Team chemistry propels success Matt Wagner ‘10 These two and the rest of the What coach The Patriot team will try to improve on last Byatt continues to Issue 4 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ January 2007 The boys’ varsity basketball year’s strong 21-7 record. The team stress is the amount team has gotten off to a hot start by will have their eye on success in a of heart the team has. winning the Gloucester County few tournaments this year such as “On paper, we may Christmas Tournament. They pulled the ALS classic and hopefully the not look as good as off wins over Williamstown and State Championship Tournament. To last year, but I think Reason to dance Paulsboro. get there the team will need this team is closer.” Twenty-four year coaching improvement on its weaknesses He believes that this veteran Mr. Robert Byatt has high such as rebounding. year’s team can use Monzo Madness draws record participants, donations praise for his 2006-2007 boys “In general the team is not very chemistry to put Alyssa Figueroa `08 the spinal cord. varsity basketball team. big,” says Byatt, “so all five guys forth a strong effort. “Basically, your nerves quit “They compete as hard as any will need to help with rebounding.” Six time NBA Washington Township High telling your muscles what to do,” said team I’ve ever coached”, he said. He uses helpful drills during champion, Michael School’s 4th annual 24 hour dance-a- Mrs. Naval, advisor of the Interact After the loss of eight key practice to improve on agility, Jordan once said, thon, Monzo Madness, proved more Club. “With the disease, all your seniors last year, including explosive awareness, and skill. The team “One thing I believe than ever how one day can make a muscles start to lose control. Your point guard Dan spends half the to the fullest is that if lifetime of differences. legs go, your arms, your throat, all Betteridge, the “They compete as hard practice on you think and At 1 P.M. on Jan. 12, over 400 while your brain is fully team looks for a individual achieve as a team, the as any team I’ve ever students began boogieing in the high functioning.” way to maintain a offensive and individual accolades school gym during the Interact Club Naval’s sister, Kathy Monzo, strong attack. To coached.” defensive drills. will take care of sponsored event to raise money for suffered from ALS and lost her 10 lead the attack -Coach Byatt The other half is themselves. Talent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis month battle in 2001. The dance Coach Byatt used for team wins games, but /The Patriot (ALS). marathon was begun in 2004 in her looks to stand out drills. Byatt tries teamwork and This year’s Monzo Madness memory. Naval said it “raises players Alonzo Galliard, a six foot to make each drill as competitive as intelligence wins Captains Greg Prince and Alonzo Galliard provide leadership at both ends of the court. raised over $15,000, more than all of awareness of this disease that can four senior who can rebound and possible. Practice will improve championships.” the past three years combined. strike anyone.” score inside the paint. Also, strengths, which the coach sees as No matter how much talent a talent, but with strong defense, “It was a huge success; I never Kathy Monzo was only 47 defense and heart. talented shooters and defensive team has, chemistry and closeness emerging players, and an excellent thought we’d have such a great turn Jaclyn Petruzzelli ‘07 years old when she passed away, but players are Greg Prince, Joe “Defense is the key to our team is an important factor in winning. It amount of work ethic, this team has out and raise so much money,” said Dancers were allowed to take a ten-minute break each hour touched many people in her lifetime. Favatella, and Mike Bradley. every year,” said Byatt. will be tough to replace last year’s potential for a successful season. Interact’s Co-Vice President, Cait Naval mentioned, “Everybody liked Chew `07. joining. The number of participants ALS, better known as “Lou my sister Kathy. She never fought, Girls track prepped for strong season This year, the contestant pairs nearly doubled this year! They were Gehrig’s disease”, took the life of the and I don’t believe she ever said a had to get a $75 minimum sponsored not paying $75 for ‘tickets,’ they baseball legend in his prime years of mean word her whole life.” Matt Neuteboom ‘08 speed runs in order to lower their gone to the Hispanic Games, the models for the rest of the team. They in order to participate, a $25 dollar were donating $75 to save lives,” said the game. ALS is a progressive There is no known cure for this times. The girls work to improve Buena Polar Bear Meet, the Seton show qualities of responsibility and increase from last year. Interact’s Co-President Kaitlyn neurodegenerative disease that illness, and the average life It takes agility, dedication, and their speed, technique, and Hall Meets, and the New Jersey leadership, and they’re people that “This didn’t stop people from Fernandez `07. affects nerve cells in the brain and See MONZO Page 2 endurance to be on the Girls Winter endurance. State Relay Championship. the rest of the team can sort of look Track team. Every day after school, Coach Burdsall commented Coach Burdsall said, “there were up to.” Inside... the team practices rigorously to “For the meets we run indoors, but lots of big teams from all over the tri- The captains encourage the Bands rock for good cause improve their times to bring home we do practice a lot outdoors. state area attending these meets.” runners to not only train to earn Now serving in news: the gold medal. When it becomes to cold or A few of the runners were lucky medals for the team, but to aim for Fish and chicken p. 4 Stephanie Foran ‘08 something for Led by Coach Burdsall, the rainy to train outside though, the enough to take home medals. In the their personal goals as well. “We Grilled cheese p. 5 kids to open on track team meets until 4:30 every team will meet upstairs in the core Hispanic Games, Michelle Martin want for everybody to set their own During the holidays, most Christmas. day to practice and work out. The lobby in order to get their training placed 7th in the 400m dash, with a personal goals and lower their Commentary p. 6 students at Washington Township Kramer, girls on the Winter Track team attend done. No matter what the weather, 59.5s time. Melissa Oliver placed times”said Brittany Hannigan ’07. Internet in peril p. 7 spend time with their families, Brettman, and the practices to do running drills and the team is determined to practice 3rd in the Shot Put competition at Girls Winter Track is not all collecting gifts and money from Granato were all their running. the Seton Hall Meet with a about the winning and the Features p. 8 various relatives. in bands playing All season long the girls prepare distance of 29 ft.3 in. Michelle achievement though. The captains Extreme Sports p.9 However, three student at the concert. NEXT ISSUE: for the many competitions they Martin, Vivian Dim, Kim Krauss, explained that many of the girls have muscians decided this year that it Brettman and attend. In these past weeks, they’ve and Meagan Robertson placed 5th a sense of bonding between each Faculty Talent Show was their turn to give back to the Kramer played in the Sprint Medley. other. Brittany Hannigan said that What’s Happening p. 10 community. in Hey, Holden Stephanie Brettman ‘07, Joe as drummer and The girls are motivated to “the team is like a family, and we Lifestyle p.11 Winter Sports compete and improve their times by enjoy being around each other. We Granato ‘07, and Mary Kramer ‘08 bassist. Granato Wrap-ups/Updates Join the team captions. Brittany sort of understand what each other Food & Fashion organized a benefit concert on Dec. actually played Hannigan, Melissa Oliver, Michelle has to go through every day.” 16, at Saint Thomas’s Church in photo courtesy of Chelsea Zoladz ‘08 in two bands, Odds & Ends p. 12 singing for As Martin, Steph Strucko, Cait Paulson, The team is already looking Glassboro. Over two hundred people The Skeleton Rock Shock was one of the acts We Are and -Girls Basketball The Patriot! and Amando all lead the team as forward to a good year. They’ve Game reviews attended to help a good cause. featured at Noise for Toys. “It was time to do something playing bass captains. They work to keep the lost a few girls from lat year due to Tech Talk p. 13 -Ice Hockey Meetings held on for someone else,” stated Kramer, The cans, toys, and money with The Skeleton Rock Shock. team together and to keep everyone graduation. However, the coach’s -Boys Track Movies, music, television “We’ve all lived in Township all collected went to help the Interfaith Most people were very excited to Tuesdays in active in their training. hopes seemed high. Entertainment p. 14 our lives and we just wanted to Hospitality Network and Samaritan see those three of the bands, but Boys Tennis Preview Burdsall said “They’re not “We’re going to have a nice give something back to the Center to help support needy Room D-8. always the best runners, but role season this year,” Burdsall stated. Sports p. 18 community.” families around the area and give See NOISE Page 2 20 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 1 Planning, dedication create fun event Cheerleaders capture national title MONZO from Page 1 “Dancing for 24 hours straight “I never expected to stay up “This year’s dancers far A.J. Nisbet ‘08 9/10 gym. Others delivered cheer expectancy of living with ALS is 2-5 is physically and mentally all 24 hours. But once the halfway exceeded my every expectation, grams to girls on some of the years. exhausting, but the personal sacrifice point passed, the temptation of making 2007 our most successful This school year the WTHS competing teams. “The thing about this disease,” is worth what we’re able to do for making it all the way and being able year yet,” said Fernandez `07. cheerleading team looks to continue “The competition we hosted on said Naval, “is that the sufferers others who are constantly suffering,” to say I actually did it got the best And this event has certainly their success by adding an eighth 1/28 was a great success. It is a always die.” said Interact Co-President Erin of me,” said first time participant come a long way. Co-Vice President Olympic Conference title in a row wonderful fundraiser for our More research is needed to McFadden `07 and two-time Monzo and winner Jess VanMater `09. “Just of Interact, Tori Gilbert ‘07, who has to their list of accomplishments. program. Our booster club worked determine which genetic and/or finisher. knowing what those with Lou participated in the dance marathon “Olympics Conference is the tirelessly and put on a great event,” environmental factors contribute to There was a surprisingly large Gehrig’s disease would give to be all four years, stated “Monzo most important to WTHS said Atkinson. the development of ALS. Naval amount of contestants left standing, able to dance like we can- -I decided started with only about 50 cheerleaders,” said Mrs. Atkinson, “I really enjoyed helping out at stated, “All the money raised goes so there was a drawing to give out to keep going till the end and I did.” participants my freshmen year, and the teams coach. “We have won the the event because I liked my job. I to the ALS Foundation for research gift certificates. But all finishers The determination displayed in now there’s over 400 this year. It’s Olympic Conference Grand was assigned a team for the day and and purchases of equipment for walk away with a feeling that is this year’s contestants also made exciting to see how the event has Championship title seven years in a it was my responsibility to make sufferers of ALS.” priceless. many proud. grown and become so successful.” row.” sure they arrived to stretch on time, An overwhelming amount of So far on the road to accomplish got to the band room in the 11/12 to work goes into the planning. their goals, the team has already won warm up, and back to the 9/10 to “It really does take a lot of Bands supply “noise” for its first four competitions. The perform,” said Christy Pettit ’08. effort to have enough food for 400 team has already defended its WSF While the team does not people for 24 hours!” said [World Spirit Federation] National compete when they host a Fernandez `07, “The Monday fans bringing toys Championship and recently won competition, they were able to make before Monzo, we only had 5 pizzas NOISE from Page 1 first place at World Cup in Old A.J. Nisbet ‘08/ The Patriot money in many ways. First, to enter promised. But companies around Bridge, New Jersey. The cheerleading team recently defended it’s WSF title. the competition you had to pay a town really went above and there were others on the bill to satisfy musical tastes. “I’m proud of their While the WTHS cheerleading assistants. The WTHS cheerleading small fee. Also, throughout the day beyond….Plus, without the hard accomplishments so far. However, team has a winning tradition, team has “senior captains.” the cafeteria was open for work of our members and the As We Are, the first band to play, kept the crowd energized with I don’t focus on their wins. I focus Atkinson says that the team’s goal “Everyone on the team can refreshments. Also throughout the executive board, we wouldn’t have their interesting use of instruments, on their performances and is “to be proud of their performance lead, but our seniors are our competition, people could purchase gotten anywhere.” (keyboards in particular) and clean progression throughout the year,” every time they compete or perform captains. Some are more vocal and cheer grams. The money made goes Co-Vice President Amanda beat. They certainly got approval said Atkinson. for a team.” some lead more by example,” said to booster club for various things like Matticks ‘07 agreed, “After all of from the crowd. This year, the varsity team If you are not able to see the Akinson. battle at the capitol, competition the hard work, it is great to see “It’s Aldrin [Abastillas] ’08 and consists of 25 girls, three of them team compete at competitions, Most recently the team hosted fees, and the scholarship they give everyone having such a great time.” Craig [Hobbins] ’08! They were being freshman. where sometimes they travel to far the Washington Township High out each year. After each couple received their freaking amazing!” exclaimed Nicole “We have 3 freshmen on the venues, you can catch them perform school Invitational competition. With an already successful start bright lime green Monzo Madness Black ’08. team this season. They are all very right here at home basketball games. During this event, the cheerleaders to their season, the WTHS shirt and got their hands marked with Stephanie Carr ’07 was up next, talented and contribute to our team,” In most high school sports, teams had to escort teams to the practice cheerleading team looks to keep up a matching number, they were off to singing a simply beautiful rendition Atkinson said. usually have one captain, and some gym, then to the competition in the its winning tradition. dance the night away. The night was of Oh, Holy Night. filled with music from different eras, “I was really excited to see her,” from the 1950’s to the present time. Brettman stated, “She has a great Bowling team starts off strong “I wanted to play a good voice.” combination of music with various Up next was Case Closed, a photo courtesy of Chelsea Zoladz ‘08 Margaret Bonanni ‘09 team believes that no matter how tempos so the contestants wouldn’t very popular local band from Hey Holden (pictured) was among the eight local acts who physically in shape you are, bowling is a mental game, and you can always get tired that quickly or bored of the Glassboro, New Jersey. Lead singer combined their talents to raise toy, cash and food donations for When most people think of music,” said DJ Chris “the new kid” Kurt had the crowd clapping and Township sports football, improve your approach. The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Gloucester County. Holleran `07. singing along with their song, basketball, and baseball are some that So far, the team is 5-1-1, with half There was a 10-minute rest Hollywood and G-Boro. All of the playing. They played a great set and Finally, The Atlantic rocked the come to mind. One of the sports that the season left. every hour to take a bathroom break, band members have amazing stage knew how to get the room energized. stage with the last set of the night. lack recognition is bowling. “We’re definitely not the best eat the plentiful food supplied, or presence and definitely know how The next band to perform was They were, without a doubt, one of Students from Township make team; we still have room to grow, rest those aching feet. When the break to get a crowd excited. Jamie Drive, a driven local band with the most popular bands there. Pat up a varsity team, and junior varsity and things to learn like keeping a is over, contestants had to get back The fourth act up was Hey, blaring vocals and talented McCue’s ’08 voice went really well team, and even a practice squad. A consistent score,” said Christine on the floor in order to avoid Holden, which electrified the crowd musicians. They had great charisma with the raging beat. They knew how large portion of the team is lower Fraser ’07, this year’s team captain. elimination. with amazing guitar and drums. and got the crowd pumped. Another to keep crowd entertained. classman such as John Bartosiewicz, The game of bowling is a very Not only do the couples raise “I was surprised. I hadn’t heard pit started on the floor, but this time Granato, Brettman, and Kramer a freshman, who bowled a three- unique sport. Like swimming or money for an important cause, but them before,” Chelsey Gordon ’08 it wasn’t stopped until the end of want to keep this benefit concert a hundred in his saturday league diving, a bowler can not effect how most have a blast while doing it. said smiling. “They’re really good.” their set. yearly affair. competition. well a competitor performs. “It was the best 24 hours of Hey, Holden’s future is looking Next to perform was supposed Granato said, “We’re hoping to, “My older brother, Brent, Players can only bowl their best my life! And it was all for a good pretty bright; they’re due to record to be The Atlantic, the last band of but we don’t know how long people taught me how to bowl. It feels good and knock down as many pins as cause,” said Interact Executive Board an EP on January 6 and 7, 2007. the night. However, there was a will stay interested.” knowing that I have so much talent they can. One of the keys to a Margaret Bonanni ‘09/The Patriot member Marissa Fernandez `08. The Skeleton Rock Shock special surprise appearance from The Interfaith Hospitality and get to bowl with such an amazing team’s success is coming together The TWP bowling team looks to finish their season strong. But as the countdown grew played after Hey, Holden, proving Mayfair, who rocked the stage with Network of Gloucester Country and team,” said Bartosiewicz. and being united. smaller, so did the number of tired to be a huge crowd favorite. one of their new songs. The guitars St. Thomas’s expressed their thanks Like many of the people on the “I think we’re a great team, “I’m excited to see them,” to the three organizers who said they Alaina Lincoln ’09, a dedicated February, all taking place at the contestants. However, by 1P.M. the and vocals seemed to get the crowd bowling team, Bartosiewicz feels and I always look forward to Jenine Pilla ’08 stated. excited the most. Mayfair is would gladly host another benefit member of the bowling team. Brunswick Lanes. Fans are next day, another record was broken: that although he’s good, he still has coming to practice. I couldn’t A small mosh pit erupted definitely a band to keep an eye out show if it could be as popular as The bowling team has encouraged to come out and support 62 contestants remained standing. a lot to learn during the season. The imagine it any other way,” said shortly after the band started for in the future. this one. upcoming matches in January and their WTHS bowling team. 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports -19 Sports Delegates earn honors in Hershey Wrestlers champs at Princeton Laura Marder ‘07 At the Hershey Lodge on the weekend of January 6th it was Maria Brasco ‘10 existed!” difficult for an observer to tell if Even though TWP has started out they were looking at the real UN’s Washington Township captured with a great season, some changes will conference or a YMCA Model UN five weight class championships and have to be made in order to fill in the conference. Washington Township won first place over eight other spot for the junior captain Matt brought 90 students as delegates and schools for the first time in seven years Betteridge ‘08. officers to the conference this was a Dec. 16, 2006 at Princeton High School About two to three weeks ago, big increase compared to last year’s in Princeton, New Jersey. Betteridge ‘08 and Williamson ‘07 53 students.. They were a part of “We have so many individually were wrestling at practice. Williamson Photo courtesy of Model UN the 1,100 delegates from 45 school skilled kids this year,” stated Coach put him into a move and hurt Model UN Secretary General Tori Gilbert (front, center), with the other four year participants on and YMCA groups who took part Fetty with enthusiasm, “ We have Betteridge’s leg. Betteridge was in pain their return from the Hershey conference. in this life changing conference. many talented freshmen that we are but insisted to keep wrestling. WTHS was well represented for the YMCA and relay information Miss Kristin Harner, advisor I will see you yet again addressing a expecting a lot from this year.” Betteridge was wrestling at the during the conference. Secretary back to the school. They will also of WTHS commented, after seeing huge group of people with a moving Eight TWP varsity wrestlers tournament and about five minutes into General, the person in charge of the play a big role in informing their Jerry Cedrone speak at closing speech, only in the future you will went to the championships for their his first match he broke his fibula. conference was Washington delegation of issues at the 2007 ceremonies, “It’s like déjà vu no longer be a student”. weight class. Five out of that eight Betteridge is out for the rest of the Township’s Victoria Gilbert 07. conference. backwards because I know one day See U.N. page 4 won in their division. James Higgins season which opens up a spot for “She did a really good job,” said (103) and Colin Walsh (140), both Lillyan Ling ‘08/The Patriot someone. Jackie Petrozelli ’07, “there were freshmen, were two of the five that The wrestling team trains long hours running to build stamina. For now, Eric Sandy ‘08 will some problems with the conference won the championships for their be training to wrestle in Betteridge’s and she really did an amazing job at Gilbert provides leadership weight class. sophomore Steven Ambrose (119). Many individuals have stepped place at 160. Chuck Everham ‘10 taking care of the issues without Anthony Curcio, a sophomore, TWP varsity third place winners were up this year, which could lead to an and Lorenzo Muniz ‘08 will be letting it affect the delegate’s weighing in at 112 pounds came in Ed DePhillipo (215) and Kevin outstanding record for this season. wrestling off for Sandy’s old spot. in top Model UN post experience”. first place out of his weight class. Ambrose(125). Many freshman, as you can see, are The outcome of this could affect the Township left with multiple Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 Every January the MUN club president, said, “Sec-Gen is a really Tommy Williamson (160) and Joe Dave Helterban (215) and Karch really showing the coaches and their team greatly. awards. The distinguished country attends a conference in Hershey, difficult job to pull off. Between Price (171), both seniors, were the Connors (189), two TWP heavy team members what they have to “With no doubt, whoever fills award was given to Saudi Arabia, It seems amazing that people Pennsylvania with more than 30 organizing the conference schedule, other two of the five that won their weight junior varsity wrestlers came offer for the team. in the empty spots will give it their represented by Rob Jordan ‘07, manage to stand out in a high school other schools. working with advisors and officers, weight division. in first place for their weight class. “If Frodo Baggins was half the all to prove they deserve that Katie Fernandez ‘07, Andrew with more than 3,000 classmates, Delegates debate interna- not to mention all the school work Second Place varsity TWP Mike Miller (285) and freshman Chuck man that James Higgins is,” Price varsity letter with or without the Bunting ‘07, Brooks Kinch ‘10, but Tori Gilbert is one of those tional issues—like world hunger, that she still has to do, it’s a wrestlers were senior Lavar Archie Everham (152) came in second place `07 jokingly exclaimed , “ The Lord present circumstances,” stated Ryan Kinch ‘07 and Doug Tonkinson names that you have probably heard nuclear proliferation, and global tremendous feat that she pulled it (285), junior Eric Sandy (152), and a in their weight class. of the Rings would have never Frank Higgins. ‘07. Bunting was also recognized over the load speaker dozens of times warming—and the entire confer- off so well.” along with Lauren Kienzle ‘07 as throughout high school. How does ence is overseen by a senior Still, Gilbert remained modest, From the Sidelines by Maria Brasco ‘10 premier diplomats. Tyler Harding she do it? delegate called the Secretary Gen- “The hard work wasn’t the most (representing the Dominican Eighteen year old Tori Gilbert eral. The Secretary General has important thing. My favorite part Republic) won an award for his is making a splash in her senior year many responsibilities, most impor- of the conference was being in the Managers play essential role position paper. at Washington Township. Not only tantly, setting the entire mood for position to watch new delegates get On a daily basis, Danielle Brasco instructions from the coaches and get “The debate at CONA is on a is she part of the top 5% of her class, the weekend conference. up and speak for the first time and ‘09, Kimmy Cherico ‘09, Chrissie everything done. They even manage higher level of aggressiveness,” but she also actively participates in Last year, Gilbert, not content seeing their reaction.” Duffield ‘09, and Liz Keefer ‘08, to order pizza every Friday. commented Bunting, who went as a the school and the community. to sit back and vote for others, ran Fellow students weren’t so help out the Washington Township “It’s our thing! Every Friday delegate last summer. Her long resume boasts acting for this position. modest about her accomplishment. wrestling team tremendously by someone will order pizza and fries Gilbert, Laura Marder ‘07, John as Interact’s Executive Vice And she won. Alaina Springsted ‘09 said, writing/checking/filing paper work to end our busy week with some fun!” Mason, Fernandez and Brooks President, serving as a Cabinet Since then, she has spent every “Tori impressed us all! Sec-Gen is and keeping the coaches organized. explained Cherico. Kinch were selected to go CONA in member of the Youth & Government weekend, and most of her “free time,” the most highly regarded position at Everyday after school the girls The managers’ days are not the summer. Bunting, Michelle Scott Conference, being piano section performing her duties as Secretary MUN and she was a great role walk to O’Brian Hall and begin their short. A usual day is about seven- ‘07, Cedrone and Petrozell were leader in the Symphony Orchestra, General for 2006-07 year. Her model.” afternoon by watching the boys hour school day; following about a selected as alternates for CONA. teaching CCD at Church of the Holy responsibilities included setting up Scott added, “A lot of the warm-up to 80’s music. After all four-hour afternoon managing. Alaina Springsted was selected chair Family, and working part time during the conference schedule, determining success of the conference can be the boys have left the building to go “When you think about all the of Social, Humanitarian and Cultural the school year. the opinion of the UN on all world directly attributed to her hard work. run, the girls get down to work. hours we spend at school it’s scary. committee for next year’s conference But Gilbert’s greatest issues, and acting as the conference She made sure everyone was Someone will do attendance; another We spend most of our week in school in Hershey. All these awards created involvement actually falls outside of figurehead. informed at all times.” photo courtesy of wrestling will do the match schedule. It may or on school grounds,” stated Keefer, a wave of cheers across the huge school. Having participated in the The familiar face on the podium In the end, Gilbert was proud The wrestling managers take a break at the end of a busy day. sound easy but working for three “It may sound boring or tiring but in WTHS delegation sitting in the front Model United Nations club since her was exciting for WTHS delegates. of her hard work. Still, while she busy coaches with very chaotic the end it’s all worth it. We get to be one the team could not thrive. socialize during practice. The rows of the conference center. freshmen year, it is obvious that she Lauren Kienzle ‘07 said, “I looks forward to returning as a schedules doesn’t help. involved in the makings of a Having six managers and about managers may be motivating but the Next year Washington knows a thing or two about thought it was really cool that I could college advisor in the future, she also Coach Ross is expecting a baby successful wrestling team; that’s great forty athletes, of course there will wrestlers entertain them everyday. Township will have Stephanie Foran international politics. Few people say to the other kids at conference, anticipates the opportunity to in the upcoming months and Coach in itself.” be restrictions. Although we may “Seeing the boys slamming each ‘08, Kyle Bunting ‘10 and Felicia in our school know, however, that ‘I sit next to her in Euro!’” finally sit back and focus on school Fetty just had twins. But some how, The athletes, managers, and be motivation for the boys to work other onto the mats is always Revero ‘10 as Youth Secretariat. this past January she led a 1,200 Michelle Scott ‘07, a WTHS work. Or not…depending on how everyday, the girls manage to get coaches all make up the team. Without harder, they are not allowed to amusing!” They will act as a student council student conference. representative and committee much senioritis takes over. 18- Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Twilight dance glows in new venue Film Laura Marder ‘07 “’06 missed out, Twilight was admitted within seconds. The people who did resort to pills, Blood Diamond sparkles illustration: Courtney Wright ‘07 amazing this year!” exclaimed Tori WTHS staff and parents were some worse for them then alcohol Nicole Heath ‘10 his accent seemed a bit forced out. Toczylowski ’07. content with the results. No one should ask themselves why they But like in all of his films, he gave an The New Jersey State “It was a better atmosphere, I was detected to have been drinking. can’t enjoy a night they will always “In America it’s bling bling. In Oscar-winning performance. Aquarium, before seen as the hot loved the fishes above the dance “I got really nervous, even remember sober,” commented a Africa it’s bling bang,”- Danny DiCaprio might be the star in spot for Elementary school field floor, and the beautiful tanks you though I wasn’t drunk,” commented student in the class of ’07. Archer. this movie, but Dijmon Hounsou trips, transformed into an awe- could see when you walked around,” Bassetci. Most of the juniors were This is the saying that brought stole the show with his powerful inspiring dance hall for 900 WTHS said Angela Donato ‘07. Some students felt mistrusted newcomers to formal dances. They thousands of people to the theaters acting. Hounson became his students on Jan. 20. The event encompased the by this testing but the majority have been accustomed to dances held to view Leonardo DiCaprio’s new character by displaying a range of This was a large amount of entire first floor which consisted of found it to be very helpful. at the school. film, Blood Diamond. Though this emotions from grief to anger. With people compared to last year’s 600. the main dance floor as well as the “It was a lot better than last “It was a big improvement, I movie was rated B– by Yahoo many emotional scenes throughout The increase was a result of Student fish tanks where tables were set up year when people were throwing up really liked the place, it would be critics, Blood Diamond is nothing the movie Hounsou displayed the Council’s decision to hold the event for dinner. under the tables, said Jessica cool if it were there again next year,” short of an A+. qualities of a best actor winner. at the aquarium, one of the biggest The food was said to be very Costantini ’07, “not having anyone said Mike Young ’08. The movie begins following Shot in the wild of venues in South Jersey. pleasing and better than that at many drunk there made it a better Twilight unquestionably was a the life of Solomon Vandy (Dijmon Mozambique and South Africa this Even with the increase about other affairs people had attended. atmosphere for a formal”. huge success this year. Hounsou), a Sierre Leone movie shows the raw beauty of 100 people were on the waiting list. “The bread sticks made the The dance floor was full of Attendee’s only real fisherman in 1999 when Sierre rural Africa. Many seniors thought the dance dance,” said Allie Bassetci ’08. teens having a great time. complaints were that they got lost Leone was on the brink of civil The quality of the movie comes was much improved over last year’s Breathalyzer tests were a Speculation remained that because driving into Camden and that their war. Vandy is thrust into action as no surprise from film director dance at Allettos. newly implemented tool at the of the breathalyzers, which detected friends were stuck on the waitlist when rebel forces raid his small Edward Zwich. dance. Everyone had to take one in only alcohol, some in attendance and couldn’t come. village and kidnap his son. With hit movies like The Siege order to enter. It went very swiftly turned to other drugs such as ecstasy “We were happy with how it Leonardo DiCaprio & Dijmon Hounsou are diamond hunters Barely escaping death Solomon and Glory, it is no wonder that and didn’t hold up the line like and speed. went this year. We really liked the seeking their fortune in war torn Africa. Model UN is sent to work in the diamond fields. Zwich was able to produce a film people had expected. Students “I think it is sad that some aquarium, but are looking into Through a sequence of painful audience a complete story with an the movie with two strong actors on the same caliber as The Legend simply had to say their name and people have to take something to not changes for improvements for next events, Vandy finds himself working ending that will leave them leaving such as Dijmon Hounsou and of the Falls. building on grade or address into one of the five be them selves, they should be able year,” said Student Council advisor, with diamond smuggler Danny satisfied. Leonardo DiCaprio. The sincerity Violence and strong language is breathalyzers and they were to have fun without taking anything. Mrs. Apryl Palazzo. Archer, played by Leonardo The film does lack an original and authenticity these two actors used throughout the film. Though conference DiCaprio. Together the two must storyline with the normal story of a add to their characters is what makes Blood Diamond is rated R, it is a find a rare, pink diamond worth more father trying to find his family in the movie great. must-see movie. With its outstanding Early birds get their Way than either of them could imagine. the middle of chaos. Though the plot Though it was not as perfect as acting, breathtaking setting, and success Finding this diamond can change the may seem a bit over used, it is The Man in the Iron Mask, DiCaprio heart wrenching plot, Blood Blaise Lacca ‘07 told me it was a senior course of both their lives. developed nicely throughout the film. should be complimented on his Diamond is one of the best films of From U.N. page 3 prank,” said Allie Blood Diamond gives the The acting alone could carry accent. At times during the movie the year. The club has worried in the past Dec. 22, 2006 was a day full of Denicuolo ’09. about its future because it was so excitement, not only because it was Assistant Princi- heavily filled with seniors. This year the day before the holiday break, but pal Mr. Joseph Film 14 freshman and 14 sophomores mainly because of the unusual event Bollendorf however joined, so the feeling among the that took place that morning. had his own opinions Night filled with life leadership is that they will be able to As students walked into the has to how the chick- Laura Marder ‘07 the museum truly does come to life.” keep the club strong. Many of the halls that Friday morning, a few ens got in. The skeleton dinosaur playing fetch new members spoke up at conference excited shouts were heard throughout “The chickens Being a night security guard and the animals running wild fills the and it was clear to many that they the 11/12 wing. At first no one were flying south for the is usually a tedious job, but screen with superb special effects. would bring a bright future to the bothered to really pay attention to winter and must have somebody’s got to do it. In the film The artifacts in the museum add life club. Brooks Kinch was one of very the voices since it was seven o’clock lost their way,” said Night at the Museum a 20th Century lessons as well as comedy to the film. The Patriot few freshmen ever to be selected to in the morning, but once the word Bollendorf smiling. Fox production, Ben Stiller, This film is stuffed with high- go to CONA. This is an extreme got around, students were flocking to Since Quay Way The visiting chickens roamed Quay Way for playing Larry David, is just the caliber comedic talent: Ricky honor to be recognized as a freshman. the school’s court yard, to see the is a short cut from D- two periods before being evicted. man for the job. Gravies as the uptight, malapropistic “He was prepared before the chickens in Quay Way. hall to B-hall, the administrators had Duffields had rounded up all but four David has struggled for jobs in curator, Owen Wilson and Steve conference, I was really proud of “I was at my locker when I to step in not only for the student’s of the chickens. the past, disappointing his ex-wife Coonan as turf-warring miniatures, him,” said Brookes’s older brother heard Vince Doud yelling about safety, but for the chickens’ as well. “We used an orange plastic net and most importantly, his son. He is and Dick Van Dyke, Bill Cubs and Ryan. chickens in Quay Way and at first I They decided to call on one of the and slowly we closed in and grabbed faced with an ultimatum of settling Mickey Rooney as a trio of young- Model UN will hold a meeting didn’t really hear him but then ... I town’s local farming families, the them,” Chrissie Duffield explained. with a job he is not in love with or at-heart guards in a hurry to retire. at the end of the year to get people’s was like, what the heck?” Loriel Duffields, for help. After the school’s new feathery loosing all rights to see his son. Not Through his nights at work Daley information who would like to join LaMaestra ’07 said. Arriving to the scene were Mr. friends were caught, they were taken wanting his son to see him as a dead- learns life changing lessons and puts next year. New members are always Students from all over the David Duffield, Matt Duffield, Keith to Duffield Farm and put into cages. beat dad, he steps up and takes the his all into the job. He gains the pride welcome, even to just come and check building were out in Quay Way Duffield, and Chrissie Duffield ‘09. The school’s staff is still trying first job he finds. He decides to go from his son, as well as himself. He Ben Stiller, pictured here with Robin Williams as Teddy to a job agency and gets set up to learns the lesson of not giving up by it out. wondering how the chickens got in to “When I was called down to the to figure what to do with its feathery Roosevelt, plays a night watchman who discovers the secret Harner feels that the effort can the courtyard. Right away rumors office they didn’t tell me anything new mascots since they seem to be become a night guard at the Museum working in the musuem even after he prove beneficial. of a senior prank hit the halls and about what was going on, but when quite adept at avoiding capture. At of Natural History. felt he couldn’t handle it. life of the museum exhibits. “You make connections with spread like a wild fire. I went to the 11/12 wing I saw the least one was still at large as of Jan 26. The job turns out to be a job of This movie plays on all the of viewers; therefore it is doing very consecutive weeks. Family other kids from all over, it gives you “Throughout the day I would chickens and thought it was really “We are currently working on a more then he expected when on the emotions, viewers cried, laughed and well in the box office. The film has friendly and date appropriate, the chance to get involved more in here people talking about the funny,” said Duffield. humane situation as how to collect first night he has a mind-blowing sat at the edge of their seats during taken in $24 million and stayed on the everyone is enjoying Ben Stiller’s what is going on in world,” she stated. chickens, and then one of my friends Within 45 minutes the our little friends,” said Bollendorf. discovery that “at night, history at the film. It pleases such a wide range top at the box office for three performance. 4 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment -17 Save the cheerleader, save the world Opinions differ on death of Hussein Kate Fernandez ‘07 cheerleader from Texas might single-handedly save NBC Stephanie Foran, 08 for what he did, he most certainly vanquished. learns that she is totally from falling behind the other got what he deserved,” said Dave “He oppressed It begins with the simple indestructible—even networks. Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Sillitti (’07). Some students were so many people. It discovery of a genetics professor in facing death. A Las Just as with the hugely popular Hussein was hanged for crimes even a bit disappointed in how the kind of seems like India—there are people with super Vegas stripper discovers Lost, Heroes is inspiring (and is against humanity before dawn on Iraqi government handled the trial. karma full strength,” powers living among us—and that her mirror image dependent upon) a huge internet December 30, 2006. His death Aldrin Abastillas (’08) believed Allison Bittner evolves into an ever growing might be another following with its own graphic enraged his former supporters who that, “Of course he deserved it, but (’08) declared. In mystery propelled by the cryptic personality entirely— comic, theories, games, and blogs. claimed he was a martyr. Many it was kind of sad the way they did the eyes of many mantra “Save the Cheerleader, Save and it is not very happy. The slogan “Save the people were also very happy that a it.” Americans, the fate the World.” A drug-addicted artist Cheerleader, Save the World,” has tyrant who caused so many people Many students felt particularly of the man who From the imagination of creator/ can paint the future. A become a catchphrase referenced in pain was finally dead. that there could have been an seemed so forlorn as writer Tim Kring (“Crossing Los Angeles cop can daily conversation. And yet, despite Even in Washington Township, alternative to his sentence. he stood upon the Jordan”), the self-proclaimed NBC read minds. A Japanese this clamor, only 11 episodes have opinions were varied on the “Perhaps lethal injection would have Former Dictator Hussein awaiting judgement for gallows was exactly Heroes office worker can aired. What makes Heroes so “epic drama” successfully execution. “I just don’t like to talk been better,” Sillitti continued. Some, crimes against Iraqi people what he deserved. merges the success of X-Men and manipulate time by will popular? about it,” Mary Kramer (’08) however, thought it was fitting for No one knows Lost into a series that is taking TV power alone. Perhaps it is the world we live shuddered quietly. Kramer feels the the crimes the dictator committed. (’08) said, “Since its Iraq’s policy how this event will change history; viewers by storm. The weekly Seems too bizarre in today, but many viewers (this one war in Iraq is a very touchy subject “It’s primitive,” Kristen and not ours.” of the world, Iraq, or even installments chronicle the lives of to have gained success? included) seem genuinely inspired by among students. Linderman (’08) stated, “but oddly Many Iraqi citizens were Washington Township. ordinary people who discover they In actuality, the show the idea that ordinary people could Many students believe that fitting for a man who committed outraged that their leader was killed, “There’s a lot of people who possess extraordinary abilities. has managed to gain Indestructable cheerleader, Claire have extraordinary abilities. Other Hussein’s hanging was justified, but genocide without batting an eye.” protesting in the streets of Baghdad were opposed to it, and those people Together, their ultimate tremendous viewership, (Hayden Panettiere) struggles to under- viewers may be relieved for a new felt that the way that the Some students believe that the and holding portraits of the former are going to end up starting a chain destiny is nothing less than saving press, and critical praise. stand her super powers. show that isn’t about the life of crime executioners carried out the sentence United States should not get even leader. But in other parts of the reaction and there’s going to be one the world. When the series scene investigators. was extreme. more involved in the new Iraqi country, the streets rang with joy as huge war,” Chelsey Gordon (’08) In New York City, a young man premiered, it attracted 14.3 million New TV Drama.” The actors have Edge-of-your-seat action and “There were indeed more government. “I think the way they they learned that the man who caused contemplated, “Let’s hope that tries to convince his politician viewers. Heroes recently won the become overnight success stories. unfolding mysteries continue to humane ways to do it, but I think did it was fine,” Roman Mykijewycz so much suffering was finally doesn’t happen.” brother that he can fly. A high school People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Already, many feel that the drama bring viewers in each week. Though not a flawless series, it is certainly the most fascinating of the season. DECA cashes in on school’s favorite lunch There seems to be a countless Mike Bradley, 07 6th season villains don’t know Jack number of possible superhero Richie Elles ‘08 Action is a prime element in the powers that the creators can give to On Wednesday, January 10, show’s make-up, as there is a new characters to keep the series Washington High School was For some, twenty-four hours firefight or thrilling chase scene from going stale. taken over by Grilled Cheese can seem like an eternity, whether several times in each episode. Jack Heroes is reportedly already Man. It was just like any other time is spent in the classroom, at Bauer is trained to perfection and is outlined for the next five years. day at WTHS with the exception home doing homework, or simply often motivated by a personal With one episode story arcs that of one of the student body’s anticipating a big event. For fans of reason, such as the safety of his air as comic book installments, favorite lunches being served - the hit series 24, the duration of one family and friends or the death of each episode is clearly building to grilled cheese sandwiches, hearty day can last nearly six months. innocent Americans. Bauer’s a larger picture of a mission to tomato soup, potato puffs, a The dramatic and thrilling show cunning and clever plans combined prevent a massive explosion that blueberry muffin, and milk. features an agent who is a member with the ability to improvise when will destroy NYC. Mrs. Roseline Gill’s 8th period of the Los Angeles Counter-Terrorist something goes wrong make 24 a This end is becoming Entrepreneurship class created the Unit (CTU), Jack Bauer, who is solid choice for those looking for an increasingly clarified with the Grilled Cheese Man t-shirts that portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland. action-filled program. apocalyptic visions of the artist were sold to students on January Each season is just a single day of Though mostly praised for its Isaac, whose artistic creations have 10. The shirts were designed black crisis in the life of Bauer involving heart-racing action, 24 has a dramatic an uncanny tendency of coming true. with a logo of Grilled Cheese Man terrorist and conspiracy plots, with element that is easily worked into As the heroes discover their own Kiefer Sutherland returns as on the front. The back of the shirt Rob Cavella ‘07/The Patriot each episode being an hour in real- Agent Jack Bauer for the sixth the plot to coincide with the strengths and limits, they also begin read, “Twp grilled cheese is made The 11-12 cafeteria staff makes over 1,100 sandwiches on a typical grilled cheese day time, current with events in the life developing storyline. Events ranging to interact with each other. All the season of 24. to please.” Students who of Jack Bauer and his team of field from the death of Jack’s wife to the while, a mysterious serial killer, purchased a t-shirt were eligible to competition benefit the school’s of Grilled Cheese Man himself game at a time” shirts actually sold agents. bonds formed between CTU agents Sylar, seems intent on killing the win a free lunch on grilled cheese DECA program. patrolling the school all day long. more than the Grilled Cheese Man Beginning this January on obtain a key witness from a provide an emotional aspect, away heroes one by one. day. Gill said, “It was a perfect His identity is still a mystery. shirts. However, 7th periods shirts FOX, the sixth season of 24 will previous season. from the fighting and violence Just one question remains for Many students were left class project for the students to Bob Gorski, a student in Gill’s 8th were distributed much earlier in the premiere in a two-night, four-hour Throughout the different seasons, associated with combating terrorism. the second half of the season—who unsure of how the idea all began. simulate creating a product, period Entrepreneurship class year, and since grilled cheese day event that will shock viewers Jack has faced enemies from all With both exciting action and is on Sylar’s list? The Grilled Cheese Man t-shirt advertising and promoting it, while said, “Grilled Cheese Man comes is a timely event occurring 1-2 times across the nation and keep fans on different areas of the world, some even strong drama, 24 is one of the most Of course, it is like pulling teeth was actually created to compete at the same time competing with to WTHS on grilled cheese day to a month, Grilled Cheese Man the edge of their seat. But this inside the American government. The complete shows on television and is for answers to be handed away. against Gill’s 7th period each other. It has also turned into assure all grilled cheese consumers shirts are expected to catch up in th season of 24 brings a different show draws viewers with its very looking to make a return to the December 4 marked the last episode Entrepreneurship class, who made a great fundraiser for DECA.” are satisfied with their meal – he sales and be just as successful. element to the series, with Jack real and possible threats in a time network spotlight. The series is before a Heroes hiatus that lasted the, “Heroes are made one game at The Grilled Cheese Man means no harm or distraction to If you are interested, Grilled Cheese nd Bauer starting off the season as a when our everyday lives are based continually picking up viewers who until January 22 . a time” shirts to support the class shirts were raved about in the other students.” Man shirts can be purchased for prisoner of the Chinese around national security and quickly become engrossed in the During breaks in the season, of 07’ in the annual Powder-puff hallways all day on grilled cheese As of January 12, Gill’s 7th $10 in classroom G-115. Keep an government after a masked break- prevention of the same attacks story, and with a program of this viewers will have to content football game. The proceeds of the day. Students also saw glimpses period’s, “Heroes are made one eye out for students selling t-shirts in to the Chinese Embassy to presented on the show. themselves with re-watching in the hallways as well. 16 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 5 Rock Across the Sea by Stephanie Foran ‘08 Commentary Alice Nine: A Wonderland in Japan Each installment of Rock Across Japan. Their first concert was the Sea will focus on the Japanese performed at Ikebukuro Cyber on rock scene and its principal May 11, 2004. PS Company Round up the troops performers. discovered this fresh young talent and signed them almost immediately. Alice Nine is perhaps one of Their first hit was, Namae wa, an additional 21,500 troops to Blaise Lacca’ 07 the most popular Japanese rock imada muhi, and the band sold every Iraq. Even though Bush is facing bands in the twenty-first century. single copy of it. Soon after the band opposition from his own party as It’s time to ring the dinner bell Though their appearance has been started touring with Kagrra and well as the Democratic party, and and bring home the boys. For seen as womanly and feministic, Ayabie, which lead them to their first Congress, he still has his mind set almost four years now our soldiers these men certainly know how to solo tour in 2005. on sending more of our soldiers have been fighting hard in Iraq. shock their fans with amazing songs, From a fan’s perspective, Alice into Iraq. Within the first few months they lyrics, and music. Nine is the epitome of rock. They “I fully understand they made incredible progress by The five member band was are a part of a genre called, ‘Visual could try to stop me from doing capturing and/or killing Saddam formed by the drummer, Nao, in Kei’, where the members of the band it. But I’ve made my decision. And Hussein’s government officials and April 2004. The lead singer is more get very dressed up to go on stage— we’re going forward,” Bush told generals of his army. Then shortly commonly known as Shou on stage. sometimes even in drag. However, it after words on Dec. 14, 2004, our CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Jan. 21. Hitoro is the lead guitarist while Tora doesn’t change their music. Such hits troops caught Saddam Hussein. But While I admire the backs him up on rhythm guitar. as Yami ni Chiru Sakura seem almost now it seems like all progress has president’s persistence and refusal Finally, Saga keeps the beat with his timid in the opening, but it soon slowed down to the extreme or to give up, his decision to send amazing bass skills. changes to a hard rock supernova. Japanese band, Alice Nine, find fans on both sides of the Pacific almost stopped. this mass amount of troops should This J-Rock band is signed to They also have more pop-oriented with their pop rock sensibility. Since 2003, we have lost over Alex Parkin ‘08 have been done a while ago if not the independent record label, PS songs, such as Kousai Stripe and Japanese and know what they mean They is certainly a band to 3,000 soldiers. These deaths didn’t car bombing or a sudden ambush in 2004. Today there is still no strong from the the start of the war. The Company which has produced H.A.N.A.B.I. These guys seem like in English. Many Japanese bands watch out for. They have already just happen in one giant battle or a attack by a terrorist group. evidence of this army we were help may be appreciated from the popular bands such as Kagrra, the type who would do just about have extremely deep meanings taken the Japanese Indie-rock scene few battles; they have been taken President George Bush said supposed to be building. troops already in Iraq, but sending Ayabie, and Gazette. They are anything to make their fans happy. hidden in their songs for those by storm, now what’s next? If in chunks left and right. It seems to after U.S troops had captured The President admitted that he these men over will only result in signed to the very same label as the Like Miyavi and other Japanese willing to explore Japanese. you’re interested in learning more almost become the norm to wake Saddam Hussein, they would stay in was not happy with the slow progress a greater amount of casualties, and rockstar, Miyavi. Alice Nine was a bands, all of their songs are in Alice Nine has not scheduled about this awesome band or any of up in the morning and read in the Iraq to help elect a leader for the that’s going on in Iraq. Recently in his it would be better if Bush realizes near instant success, gathering all Japanese. Many dedicated American any tours in America, but hopefully their songs, their website is http:// paper that about eleven or so country, and build up Iraq’s police State of the Union Address he tried to the reality of the situation and kinds of fans over the country of fans, try to learn the songs in they will be making a stop here soon. www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/. troops had been killed by a suicide force and army. This was announced drum up support for his plan to send finally brings our boys home. From the editor’s desk by Rob Cavella Eminem mixes it up in new album Mitch Bracke ‘10 Among the most interesting competition when it comes to who January in February? The Patriot moments are Eminem’s infamous has better beat game. Yes, I know it’s February and the January issue has just come Issue 4 - January 2007 On December 5, Eminem defiance while rapping “Public Mathers’ next album will be out. A few delays on our end pushed us to the back of the district Editor-in-Chief - Rob Cavella ’07 (Marshall Mathers) released a new Enemy” and “No Apologies.” The more anticipated than the one which printing queue which is very full this time of year. album called The Re-Up. Once again, good-humored 50 Cent features has and will drop from Def Jam’s We are sorry about the inconvenience. Although some of the News Editor- Laura Marder ’07 it is another chart topper and is a “The Re-Up” and “Jimmy Crack newest artists. It’s not an LP, but Comentary Editor- Alyssa Figueroa ’08 stories are not as timely as originally planned, we wanted to give very popular CD throughout the Corn,” which joke at other artists instead a mixtape, supposedly going Features/Lifestyles Editor- Erin McFadden ’07 United States. and talk trash on them. to be better than any other mixtape some ink to the people and events that stood out in December & What’s Happening Editor - Kaitlyn Fernandez ’07 The album has 22 tracks on it, The minute-long song, produced before. The Re-Up shows January. You may notice references to holiday tournaments that Odds & Ends Editor - Lauren Meloni ’09 with different types of beats and “Trapped” is by Eminem’s band us how low rap is and how much took place over the holidays, as well as a couple of winter sports Tech Talk Editor - Melissa Cheng ’07 Entertainment Editor- Josh Bennett ’07 styles throughout every song. D12 and brings some new style to higher above rap Eminem is. previews, even though their seasons are well under way. Sports Editor- AJ Nisbet ’08 Conceived as a mixtape, The Re-Up the D12 raps. “There We plan to run the February issue right after this so that we Managing Editor- Richie Elles ’08 brings genuine star power with nine He Is,” uses cuts from will be back up to speed in covering the current achievements of new Eminem performances, as well former rap-legend Join The Patriot Layout and Design - Journalism II our sports teams as well as student activities. The Patriot staff as four appearances by 50 Cent and Proof and is one of the Printing - Tom Di Renzo ’08, Tom Jacobson ’08 Tuesdays believes this one of our best issues, and we hope you enjoy it. and Mr. Steve Whalen various appearances by of D12, more popular songs on Advisor - Mr. Jim Evangelisti along with Obie Trice and Akon the album. D-8 (including a remix of his chart If there’s one thing www.eminem.com/ The Patriot is published by the students of topping hit “Smack That”). you can take from this It’s never too late to join. Make your voice heard. If you feel the Washington Township High School. Eminem continues to draw huge The real point of the album, mixtape, is that need to speak out, use The Patriot as your 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 however, is to introduce new Shady crowds with his music. Eminem is back and Check our e-board on platform. Whether they are political opinions, The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all articles MCs Stat Quo, and Bobby that leave plenty of room for the despite critics calling it labeled as opinion, as well as all reviews and columns, are the views general commentaries, or highlights of people Creekwater. Despite a careful rappers to spit at such targets as another, “album where the district website for of the writer indicated in the byline. They are not meant to represent deserving recognition, send all written work to the views of The Patriot staff, the students of Washington Twp. H.S. production, The Re-Up brings some Mariah Carey and others. Despite he talks about his the next meeting time. [email protected] or its administration. Unsigned editorials are meant to reflect the of the spare, raw feel of an all of the “calling out” of various horrible life, production views of the publication. underground release. The tracks are artists, 50 Cent does give props to in most areas is up very Contact us at: Please send all correspondence to: [email protected] comprised mostly of Dr. Dre-styled separate artist The Game at one point high and is continuing keyboards and tight, flowing beats in the album. to grow. There’s no [email protected] 6 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment -15 Entertainment Save our internet Language Rob Cavella ‘07 curriculum Exposing Reality by Randall Beatrice ‘08 Americans share various should keep luxuries that have started to become A closer look at Inconvenient Truth or presently are the staples of our pace with Each installment of Exposing how our economy has been strongly way of life. Cellular communication, Reality will explore the world of affected. Many segments refute touch-screen sandwich ordering, and changing documentary filmmaking and direct critics who say that global warming the ability to pause live television readers to significant films made in is insignificant or unproven. are all perks that are utilized without world recent years. Gore notes that if appropriate much thought nowadays. Megan Robertson ‘09 action is taken soon, the problems with One freedom that Americans Sometimes a documentary film global warming can be successfully take advantage of on a daily basis is At Washington Township High attempts to send out a powerful revived by releasing less carbon dioxide now being threatened more than ever. School, all students are required to message of warning to viewers. An and growing more plants or trees. He The unbiased and facilitated surfing take at least one year of a foreign Inconvenient Truth does this without also calls upon viewers to learn how of the internet. This has become a language in order to graduate. hesitation. they can help in this initiative. privilege that is so second nature to Normally, the students may choose Directed by Davis Guggenheim This movie does a great job of us that we don’t even notice how among Spanish, French, and German; and narrated by Vice President Al scaring people into action because fragile and manipulated it could however, the school district is Gore, this documentary, released in of all of the disasters that could become. People could comfortably considering adding more languages to theatres summer 2006, is designed occur in the long run. Gore also does be forced to order at Wawa verbally Stephanie Mordente’08 the list: Chinese, Japanese, Italian, to teach audiences around the world a great job himself of presenting his and do without the ability to play and Verizon want to completely alter Congressman Ed Markey from Arabic, and Hindi just to name a few. back that one-handed catch during what’s so sacred and pure to Internet Massachusetts and Anthony Riddle, about the consequences of recklessly Photo Courtesy of www.climatecrisis.net opinion and persuading others to join The addition of any of the listed user and web junkies alike. Equality. abusing the environment and what Gore’s documentary forces audiences to recognize global warming. his cause. halftime, but an alteration to the the executive director of the Alliance languages would be very beneficial we can do to reverse the effects. It In conclusion, I felt this was a speeds and way we view the internet They want the right to pick what for the Community Media are two to students attending Washington primarily focuses on global warming over many years as part of an manmade actions and global worthy film to show to anyone who would be an alteration to our way of material can be viewed by the of the major advocates of net Township schools. and climate change. educational campaign on the warming, Gore backs up all of his is either interested or doesn’t life. Internet Provider they represent. In neutrality who are getting involved The United States is a very Now on DVD, the film is also environment. ideas with very reliable sources and understand or believe in these Sure your stomach starts to toss addition they plan to charge big name in the fight to keep the web neutral, diverse country with citizens loosely based on Al Gore’s novel of Though many people do not scientific evidence. environmental changes which are and turn with dread when someway, websites like Google and E-bay a tax they also provide links to e-mail speaking many different languages; the same name and on a multimedia believe that the recent damages to He investigates the political simultaneously being ignored and somehow the green light on your so that their sites can provide an EZ- your local congressman, donate to therefore, the more languages presentation that Gore developed the environment were caused by the side of this issue as well displaying created by the general public. modem disappears and your hand Pass lane to their subscribers while the cause, and an online petition that students can learn in school, the turns white with rage gripping your other websites have to wait longer can be signed. easier it will be for them to Join the Cult by Matt Neuteboom ‘08 computer mouse. The potential for their content to be viewed. This If you want to get involved and communicate with people in their change in our internet experience that new scheme for IP’s (Internet assist in the battle for fairness on daily lives. It will also give them more You always wanted will take place this year may not be providers) to make even more money the web, log onto to write for the options when it comes time for them A serving of 80’s angst as dramatic as complete internet loss has been deemed by many web www.savetheinternet.com and take to apply for jobs. There is definitely surfers as an infringement of first Each installment of Join the Cult Bender, although all of the Anyone who watches can school paper but and a hair-pulling customer service a stand against this pollution of the a growing need for people who can amendment rights. will explore a film that has achieved students tease him as being immediately relate to the characters. never have time call but it will induce the same kung fu internet before we all have to wait in speak multiple languages. Congress is convening again this cult status among fans. unwanted, is strangely the only The thing is, however, that you mouse grip of frustration. line to see and listen to all the great It is also very important for after school. month to take action. But action person with enough courage to do don’t just relate to one, you can relate The large telephone and cable things that the underdogs of the Americans to be able to communicate towards what is the question at hand. The jock, the brain, the what others won’t: question all of the characters in some way or You like to write providers such as AT&T, Comcast, internet have to offer. with other countries. When it comes criminal, the basket case, and the people’s deepest held beliefs and another. Each of them is bothered short stories and to trade and commerce, princess. These are the labels we feelings. by something that all of us has had poetry but never Take time for Tut communication is a vital component. put on ourselves and each other and Throughout the movie he acts to deal with at some point, which seem to make the The United States does a lot of trade these are the stereotypes The as sort of a catalyst, constantly why the movie does such a good job Rachel Brown ‘07 from tombs of rulers also part of the mummy’s wrappings and for the with China and Japan. In fact, most Breakfast Club seeks to destroy. prodding the other kids to answer of relating ourselves to the problems time to sit down and 18th Dynasty of Egypt. All of the first time, to collect a three- of the products Americans buy come The movie centers around five his awkward questions. Although of the characters. work on them. From Feb. 3, 2007 to Sept. 30, antiquities within this exhibit date dimensional picture of from China; therefore, it would be a completely different students that in the beginning he does it only to Adults can even relate to this 2007 there will be an exciting new back more than 3,500 years. These Tutankhamun. These never-before- great benefit to learn Chinese or meet for detention on a Saturday. tease the other students, he movie even though they are long past If this exhibit in the Franklin Institute. artifacts are very rare and priceless, seen images will be on display in the Japanese in high school. India is also All of these kids seemingly have eventually starts a whole chain of high school. Parents and teachers, More than three thousand years after not only because they tell us about final room of the exhibit, along with another country who is advancing nothing in common with each other, events that opens all of the other remember your old days in high sounds familiar, his death, the treasures of King King Tut and the Pharaohs, but other dramatic images and video technologically, and many of India’s and don’t even try to talk with one kids up to each other. school and try to remember how hard sign up for Tutankhamun will be coming to because they tell us all about Ancient footage. inhabitants speak Hindi. Those few, another. Vernon, the overbearing The Breakfast Club is a it was to fit in or get along with your Philadelphia, the final stop on the Egypt as well. Since most graves The people of Philadelphia who are fluent in such languages, will school principal, leaves them in the timeless classic because almost own parents. A movie like this is Journalism current U.S. tour. Tutankhamun and were raided by robbers, these area are very lucky to have such an be very useful to the United States, library for eight hours to write an anyone can deeply relate to the bound to no age group. the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will artifacts are one of the few exhibit so close to home. Since this and have a very good chance of being essay by the end of the detention. issues presented in the movie. The If you haven’t seen this yet, & Creative be bringing close to 130 pieces of collections recovered intact. is the first time in 26 years that successful in life. All of the kids act cold and movie brings forth and openly and don’t understand what all the Egyptian antiquities to The Franklin Another exciting part of the the ancient treasures of King Therefore, the adding of any of detached from each other until the discusses things that almost all of fuss is about, I urge you to go out Writing Institute. exhibit, are groundbreaking CT scans Tutankhamun’s tomb are touring the suggested languages can only obnoxious criminal, Bender (Judd us have thought about before. In and see it for yourself. Once you next year. There will be 50 artifacts of King Tut that will be on display. U.S. museums, area residents help in the long run. Bilingual or even Nelson), sets everyone off against the short 90 minutes the movie see it, you will immediately excavated from the tomb of King Tut The scans of Tutankhamun that will should take advantage of this once, trilingual students will have a huge each other with his wild behavior. lasts, The Breakfast Club manages understand why so many people fall Earn credits that range from his royal diadem, or be featured in the exhibit were a life time opportunity. advantage over students who can Once they start shouting though, to touch on the subjects of drugs, in love with this movie. The doing something crown, to the confinettes that captured through the use of a For information you can go to only speak one language. This they learn things about each other sex, peer pressure, parental Breakfast Club is a great film, and contained his organs. Additionally, portable CT scanner, which allowed http://www2.fi.edu/ or you can call addition should broaden horizons that they never knew before. pressure, and the future. worthy of the praise it gets. you enjoy. there will be more than 70 pieces researchers to see through the 1-877-TUT-TKTS (888-8587). and help to produce better citizens. 14 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 7 Features Tech Talk Snyder selected Coach of the Year Game Reviews Erin McFadden ‘07 college, and decided to maintain his interest in the sport through Mr. Shane Snyder is a teacher coaching when he became a teacher. Family Guy fathers lame spinoff in the WTHS Special Education At WTHS, he volunteered with Matt Neuteboom ‘08 thin at first, it only gets even worse. department, but has been recently the boys’ team for two years before The storyline becomes extremely getting attention as the coach of this becoming their junior varsity coach Licensed titles have had a bad disjointed, feeling very thrown year’s winning Minutemaids soccer for two more. He has been varsity streak in the past. TV show and together. It fails to bring you into team, leading the Minutemaids to the coach for the Minutemaids for the movie-based games are almost the game, and even more so it does South Jersey Group IV Finals. past four years. always poorly made, and are usually not feel like an episode of Family At the end of the season, Snyder Though he has been most only meant to promote that movie Guy at all. was named Coach of the Year by recognized for his soccer coaching, anyway. The Family Guy video game The game play is divided up both the Gloucester County Times Snyder’s involvement at WTHS falls right into this category. into three sections: Stewie’s, which and the South Jersey Coaches continues off the field. He also Surprised, maybe? Don’t be. is a mixture of platforming and Association. coaches the school’s golf team in the After playing this I can assure you shooting, Brian’s, an old-school Snyder took the accolades spring and Powderpuff in November, that this is one of the most poorly stealth rehash, and Peter’s, which for humbly, saying, “That’s not one of Erin McFadden ‘07/The Patriot and can often be seen chaperoning made games of 2006. some reason, is just him kicking the the goals in coaching. I’d rather win Snyder is known for his enthusiasm in and out of the classroom senior trip, proms, and DECA trips. The basic outline of the story crap out of people. more games, but it’s a special wrong, explained Mullen. “It’s more the girls,” he said of “I really like this school,” is that Stewie Griffin is (once again) Brian and Peter’s sections are The Griffin family in a seemingly normal family setting. accomplishment.” Brian Sachs ’07, who spent the the athletes he coached during the explained Snyder, who admitted to attempting global domination. His easily the worst this game has to “He has a very motivational season observing the Minutemaid season. “They believed in putting being interested in “any sport- plans are stopped, however, by offer. Brian’s stealth section is a puzzle, and repeating long segments hurt anyone that stands in your path, style,” said Kayla Mullen ’07, co- soccer team as their manager, the team before their own egos.” related activity” at WTHS. Bertram, his half-brother. From very rigid “memorize the character’s is torture. You eventually start regardless of the plot or context. captain of this year’s team, of commented of Snyder, “He put Snyder, who is in his eighth year Whether he is interacting with there the plot develops as Stewie path” type of stealth. Not only is hoping that you’re done his section After a while it breaks down into a Snyder’s coaching. “He knew we pressure on me and the team to make of coaching Township soccer, has athletes, students, or colleagues, tries to stop Bertram’s mysterious enemy AI non-existent, but the part even before it starts. tiring button-masher, with no real were underdogs this season, but he sure we did everything right, but we much experience with the sport. Snyder’s enthusiasm and sense of “master plan.” itself is frustrating as anything. The Peter’s is not much better. The variation in the game play. Fighting knew we could do well.” still had fun.” “My two brothers and my dad humor are consistent. While this initial plot seems game only offers one solution to any concept of his part is to pretty much feels very forced and gets boring By reminding the girls that their When asked why this year’s played. I grew up being a coach’s Sachs, who also has Snyder for quickly. talent was being largely Minutemaids were so successful, son,” explained Snyder. math, said of his teacher, “I have his GameBoy by Alfred Wainwright ‘07 Stewie’s section is the most underestimated, Snyder would Snyder credited the team, not his Snyder himself played from the class in the morning, but he doesn’t bearable. It offers a break from Brian inspire the girls to prove the critics coaching strategies. age of five through high school and need coffee. He has the energy!” and Peter’s horrendous playtime Elite Beat Agents with a bit of puzzle solving. Don’t expect to see anything more than Elite Beat Agents O-Meter tells you if you are passing Global warming poses real threat is a game for average here, though. Most of the the song or not. It’s located on the Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 According to Philadelphia reports, is hindering repro- the Nintendo DS released on puzzles have been done a million th top part of the touch screen. That our region reached a high of 72º on duction. The November 6 2006. times before by other video games. way you don’t have to strain Over the past 100 years, the December 1. A direct effect of global World Wildlife It is a rhythm game similar to Don’t be surprised if you find yourself and look at the top screen. Earth’s temperature has increased by warming? No one knows for sure, Fund stated that DDR except instead of dancing yourself thinking “Yea, I’ve done The main plot of the game is about 1ºF. The Earth could be getting but it is certainly possible. the polar bears around on a large arrowed place mat, this exact thing in another game.” different than most rhythm games. warmer on its own, but, according The weather is changing could certainly be you must use the DS stylus to hit The humor might have offered It consists of a team of 1 to 3 going to the U.S. Environmental Protection elsewhere, too. The hurricane extinct by the end beats markers on the touch screen. a nice break from the plot if it around the world visiting depressed Agency, many of the world’s leading season for the summer of 2005 was of the century. It’s a difficult game but you enjoy it actually had something not ripped people. When they find such a climate scientists think people’s the most active and deadly on Long-term ef- nonetheless. Game play is actually from the show. Seriously, has Family person they attempt to cheer them actions are greatly helping to make record. Hurricane Katrina’s fatal fects of global pretty simple. It’s just the way guy made any new jokes in the past up with their comedic dancing style. the earth warmer. blow swelled as it passed over the warming on people certain people will try to play it that two seasons? The game abuses phase marker, it has a path that it’s It features music from Sum 41, Global warming refers to an Gulf of Mexico, which was 5º range from heat makes it hard. There are three types running gags to make it seem funnier on, and when you tap the beat a Avril Lavigne, Queen, and The average increase in the Earth’s warmer than usual. stress, to extreme of beat markers to hit. They are Hit (If I have to hear Stewie shout ball starts rolling in that pathway Jackson 5. There are a large variety temperature. In the next 100 years, Recent reports prove that droughts that would Markers, Phase Markers, and Spin “Victory is mine!” one more time, and you must keep your stylus on of songs ranging from Punk Rock, scientists expect Earth’s temperature glaciers are moving meters per hour cause famine. Alaskan polar bears face shrinking habitat Markers. I’m going to chuck my controller For Hit markers, you must tap it until it reaches the end of the path Funk, Pop, and Disco. Some music to increase 2 to 6º. This minute and are thinning rapidly. The Arctic There are due to global warming. through the TV screen.) were you must release it before the choices won’t be as recognizable to degree change seems insignificant, Ocean ice cap is the smallest it has many ways to help the markers in numerical order when I wish there was some beat goes off the path, Which will the players . but consider that 18,000 years ago, ever been in modern times. reduce the amount of greenhouse gases hurricanes, flash floods, and they appear on screen. That’s not redeeming factors about this game, lose you large amounts of points. It is very difficult to play unless at the peak of the Ice Age, the Earth Global warming endangers (which trap energy in the atmosphere wildfires that destroy homes. all you have to do though. If you but there really isn’t. Even at its The final kind of marker, the alone in a very quiet room. Even if was only 7º less than what it is now. animals, too. According to a new and increase the Earth’s temperature) There are other simple ways to tap it too early or too late you get an best parts, the game is simply spin marker, is probably the in that lone room it can be difficult Climate changes can be report from scientists and artic put into the atmosphere. assist the earth. Carpooling, planting X, which loses your points. Also, mediocre. You don’t want to imagine simplest of all the beats. To gain to play because some of the timings extremely harmful, and a warmer natives, the Artic is thawing very One way to start is to open the trees, recycling, buying recycled to get credit for the hit markers, you how I feel about its worst parts. credit for them you must spin the are incredibly hard to get down Earth may lead to a wide range of quickly, affecting human settlements blinds and turn off electronics not in products, purchasing a small car, must wait for a circle that surrounds Fans of the show will be seriously stylus on the screen inside the large during the first couple runs of the impacts on plants, wildlife, and and animal habitats. use. Every time a switch is flipped, buying computers or stereos that save the Beat to close almost completely let down by this game. The Family circle until the sides of the screen game. It can be frustrating but humans. The home of the beloved polar a factory emits carbon dioxide to energy, or just spreading your before you tap it. Guy video game gets a disappointing Phase Markers are similar to Hit all start lighting up. otherwise it’s great game choice for Those who believe global bear is disappearing. Sea ice, from make the energy needed. The CO2 knowledge on global warming can 4 out of 10. warming is not affecting the Earth which the polar bears hunt their released from factories, landfills, and make a difference in saving our Markers in the same form of the Your total points are measured you to play when you need to listen this very second are terribly wrong. prey, is quickly melting, and hunger cars heats up the earth, causing planet. closing circle. But when you tap the on your Elite-O-Meter. Your Elite- to some music and relax. 8 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Tech Talk -13 Odds and Ends Festival of Lights a time for family Christine Lafferty ‘07 children’s holiday.” In her family once you become an adult, working It’s tough to think of December and living on your own, you do not without thinking of the holidays. receive gifts anymore. You are the Man of the Year One holiday that is often lost in the Lauren Finneran said, “A lot of Sarah Kurtz ‘10 also graced the cover. Every to MySpace has taken over. Hardly everyday to talk about everything commercialization of Christmas and families give multiple gifts a night, December we wait by the mailbox anyone even remembers what a from their candidate’s defeat to song New Year’s Eve is Hanukkah. but we just do one because we also It’s the cover that everyone to see who has accomplished more dictionary is anymore with online lyrics about getting dumped. The Hanukkah is a celebration of a celebrate Christmas.” waits for right before the year ends: this year than anyone else. And this Wikipedia. With the support of the internet opens doors to a new miracle observed by the Jewish Brumberg believes that Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year” year, when opening my mailbox, I millions of Americans that use it universe, almost like another community in 165 B.C.E. A small Hanukkah, like Christmas, has cover, and this year it’s You. The saw my own reflection. A mirror has everyday, we’ve made it possible to dimension. You can make your band of Jewish soldiers, the become artificially centered on the whole reason behind this is the World been placed onto the front of the keep adding thousands of websites wildest dreams come true with the Maccabees, defeated their enemies, gift one receives instead of the act of Wide Web, otherwise known as the cover simply stating that you every day, and still manage to have click of a mouse. the Seleucid Empire, and reoccupied giving. To acknowledge it as a time internet. Only the most prestigious yourself have accomplished great thousands of visits a day. So celebrate yourself this year; their temple. They cleaned and of sharing the Brumberg family, people have made the cover, and things this year. It’s not just the numbers of time you’ve accomplished a lot. repaired the Temple and when they every year during Hanukkah, now I myself have graced it. The whole behind-the-scenes we go on the internet a day, it’s how We’ve come a long way from finished they conducted a joyous traditionally makes a cash donation Time started this “contest of reasoning for this year’s choice is the much we added to it. I guess you just making fire. Now, we have pixels dedication ceremony. to Mazon, a charity food bank for naming the person” in 1927, and since one thing that almost everyone in could call it an online community. and high-definition television. The Maccabees wanted to one of the seven other candles. Each concept of eight days of gifts. Each families that can’t afford oil. then it’s been a hit. Everyone from America has in their own house, the College students make Before you know it, our world as finish the night off by lighting the time a candle is lit a blessing is said. day of gift giving is in With traditions like this, for Harriet Truman to Adolf Hitler has internet. Everything from YouTube Facebook profiles and post blogs we know it will become nothing more menorah, but could only find enough Lighting the menorah may be commemoration of every day the many Jewish families Hanukkah than a computer screen filled with oil to light it for one night. The oil the most well known symbolic Maccabee’s menorah stayed lit. Each serves as a great opportunity to imagination. Now your dreams can miraculously lasted eight days, tradition, but when Hanukkah is family has their own version of this ignite something within themselves Brand names ... who needs ‘em? become reality. creating the foundation for the mentioned the first thing that often practice. and share the light instead of merely holiday which is known as the comes to mind is the treasured Brumberg explained, “It’s a creating it. Festival of Lights. Hollister Coach Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 Mrs. Marsha Brumberg, a Gucci WTHS math teacher shared her Extreme Sports by Chad Meadows ‘07 A rose is a rose… thoughts feelings and traditions on the holiday celebration. Slopes up for snowboarders Aeropostale Or is it? On Valentine’s Day, roses As with many holidays, food AbercrombiePolo & Fitch Prada are a time-honored gift. Roses plays a symbolic role in Hanukkah. It is officially snowboarding or just don’t want to come in an array of beautiful All the food made in honor of the season, with the weather right and spend it, you could miracle is made with oil. The most the mountains covered with snow. always rent a board at Armani colors. However, some people American Eagle forget that the color of a rose well known foods Hanukkah brings If you enjoy snowboarding, or want the mountain. carries with it a certain meaning. is potato latkes and jelly doughnuts. to start, this is a great time to head The bindings are Making sure you pick out the right “It all goes back to the oil”, up to the slopes. also an important aspect Gap color roses for someone is not only exclaims Brumberg. When snowboarding for the of your board. The Another food that is very first time, you could find any bindings need to be light Express extremely thoughtful, but it is helpful in making sure you don’t interesting but not very well known snowboard at a local toy store, but weight and strong. They Robert Brennan ‘10 many people care about price as long atrocious. People should stick to send the wrong message. (We is the cream cheese cookie. It is if you want to be serious about the can run from 30 to 300 as the tag has a fancy name on it. wearing Uggs or other boots in the wouldn’t want to give our crush a symbolic of a tactic used by Judah sport, you should go to an actual dollars depending on Nowadays American teenagers Personally I think that as long as you winter when they are necessary. ‘friendship’ rose, and give our best Maccabee’s wife. She fed the enemy shop. what kind of quality you are all centered on one thing - are comfortable and think you look Also, purses are now in much friend the rose of ‘desire’!) Here’s lots of cheese to make them thirsty. The best shops in the South want. Photo courtesy of www.skibluemt.com clothes. good, why spend extra? desire. Coach, Gucci, and Prada are how to not mix those precious When they asked her for something Jersey area are Threads and Sleds in Boots are also Snowboarding slopes can be found locally With stores like Abercrombie If you like brand name clothes all big names for purses. Some meanings up: to drink she gave them wine, making Haddonfield, Danzeisen and Quigley important, because a at resorts likeBlue Mountain. & Fitch, Hollister, and American and think that they look better on purses produced by these companies · Red roses are the traditional them weak with drunkenness and (D and Q) in Cherry Hill, and special kind of boot is Eagle, teens are spending massive you than others, you can go ahead I believe are just ugly. Some of them “Valentine roses” which symbolize easier for the Maccabees to defeat. Zumies in the Deptford Mall. needed for snowboarding. They can Boulder. The lift ticket prices for amounts of money on clothing. A and spend extra. I think that Kohl’s have such colorful mixtures they romantic love. Compared to other Jewish Zumies would be your best bet if keep your ankles from breaking and these mountains will run from 30 simple pair of men’s jeans at and GAP clothes look just as good make me want to have an epileptic · Purple roses are given to holidays like Rosh Hashanah and you want a good, inexpensive board. prevent other injuries. dollars to about 50 dollars depend- Abercrombie & Fitch cost anywhere on me and are just as comfortable. I fit. I may not be a girl, but I can see those whom you fell in love with Yom Kippur, Hanukkah is D and Q, however, has a great Once you’ve found the gear you ing on what time and what day you from $70 to $100. These jeans look have bought jeans from some of the the usefulness of a purse. What I at first sight. Aww! considered a minor holiday. Students selection and is worth the drive. want, you can start heading up to go and how many people are in your no different than a pair of GAP jeans, brand name stores I’ve mentioned can’t see is why girls want them to · Coral and oranges roses are not even granted excused They currently have great specials the mountains. group. but are much more expensive. and found them to be no different be decorated with a colorful “C” or symbolize desire. Watch out! absences from school. which include a free lift ticket to Blue The Poconos, the closest moun- No matter who you are, Kohl’s sells destroyed and faded than my others. If you just try some have words all over them? · Yellow roses symbolize joy “Hanukkah is a very happy Mountain and other deals . tain range to South Jersey, has some snowboarding can allow you to have jeans for $15 to $30, a difference of clothes from non-brand name stores If the purse serves its purpose and friendship. holiday without a lot of religious When purchasing equipment, great mountains for beginners. These fun being on the mountain doing around $50. The GAP sells jeans maybe you’ll notice that there isn’t why does it need to be pretty? I · Pink roses are given as a way significance”, said Brumberg. you need to know some basics about include Blue Mountain, Camelback, something new. After a few purchases, that are just as nice as Abercrombie much of a difference. have seen purses that work fine and to express gratitude and In addition to the cuisine of the the gear. You need a good board if Elk Mountain, Jack Frost, and Big you can be on the ski lift in no time. jeans, if not nicer. The GAP has holiday, the most well known you want to be a serious Another brand name item that look nice. appreciation. Express your opinions, jeans that are made specifically for I simply don’t understand is Uggs. I just don’t understand the · Peach roses symbolize tradition is lighting the menorah or snowboarder. There are a lot of brand certain body types so anyone can I’ve been told that they are Brand Name fiasco. Why spend sympathy. the chanukiyah. The first night the names that are worth the money. A report the news, wear them for an affordable price. comfortable and look nice, but I think extra for the same item that you can · White roses symbolize shamesh, the tallest candle, and the good beginning board would and get credit for it. The prices at these “Brand they look terrible. Wearing boots in get for less? I don’t understand, do modesty, respect, and admiration. first candle are lit. Each night that normally run you about 200 to 300 Name” stores are outrageous, but not the summer? I think it is just you? follows the shamesh is used to light dollars. But if you can’t afford that, Sign up for Journalism 12 - Odds & Ends The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2007 January 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 9 What’s Happening Lifestyles Food for Thought by Lauren Finneran ‘08 Mind, Body, Soul Come support teachers in the spotlight Casual atmosphere by Margaret Bonnani ‘09 Erin McFadden ‘07 of recruiting acts, coordinating New vaccine rehearsals, and publicizing the show. makes for good time WTHS students have plenty of It’s a great deal of work, but Applebee’s is a very commonly dishes. You can prevents opportunities to showcase their worth it to the producers. Faculty known restaurant across the order salads, talents in music or acting, but until across the high school are involved country, and is a popular place for steaks, sand- cancer 1996, the staff remained an including instructional aids and teenagers to socialize on weekends wiches, burgers, In recent months, one of the most untapped source for entertainment. administrators, and the talent show and late nights after most school chicken dishes, That year, teachers Mrs. Debbie has truly become a unifying force at important advances in women’s health, dances. and pastas just to says the American Cancer Society, was McFadden, Mrs. Carol DeLucas, WTHS. Staff members aid Washington Township’s branch name a few. These and Mrs. Karen Muro conceived the McFadden, Brown, and Norris in all made possible. More than four of Applebee’s is located on the Black dishes range from thousand women per year die of idea for a faculty talent show. aspects of the show, providing the Horse Pike. It is open until 1 A.M. around $7 to “It was right before the Core talent, promoting the show, and cervical cancer. Scientists and on Friday and Saturday nights, around $16 de- researchers have been trying to find a was going to be built, and we knew acting as stage crew members. midnight on weeknights, and 11 P.M. pending on the it would be different working as one When asked why he has cure or a preventative measure for it, on Sunday nights. order. and finally have with a vaccine called complex. We had a desire to bring participated in acts and set building Applebee’s has an altogether ca- To top off the staff of the two sides of the of the last several faculty talent Gardasil. sual feel with pictures decorating the your meal there Over time, studies have shown that campus together,” explained shows, English teacher Mr. Jerry Rob Cavella ‘07/The Patriot walls and many different types of is a variety of practically all cases of cervical cancer McFadden, who has continued to Cullen responded simply, “It’s fun!” tables at which you can choose to different abso- The local Applebee’s is a familiar sight to many produce the show bi-annually since “It’s exciting for the staff to find are caused from a virus known as sit. There is no real need to dress lutely wonderful residents of Washington Township human papilloma virus, or HPV, a the retirement of DeLucas and the hidden talents in our peers, and the up. You can go with your family or desserts. Go”.With this option, food can be passing of Muro. kids, too, enjoy seeing teachers in Courtesy of Colonel Joe Wolozyn disease that can be transmitted sexually Mr. Gregory Janicki will perform with the house band. friends for a causal night out. They have desserts such as a ordered by phone and picked up at to men and women. Most cases of The show is now run by another light,” added McFadden. Applebee’s sells a large variety Maple Butter Blondie, Sizzling the restaurant. Customers get to surprises to which students should th HPV are cured by the immune system, McFadden and 11/12 secretaries WTHS students interested in 15 on its traditional date before the of foods. You can start off with an Apple Pie, the Triple Chocolate park in a special spot as a server look forward. but not all. In about ten thousand Mrs. Pat Brown and Mrs. Criquette seeing their favorite teachers and Presidents’ Day break. appetizer such as mozzarella sticks, Meltdown, Chocolate Raspberry bring the food out to your car. It is “Some people have been women per year it develops into Norris. They share the responsibility principals sing, dance, and even rap Tickets will be available during chicken quesadillas, nachos nuevos, Layer Cake, Dreamsicle Cake, or a the same concept as a drive-thru, but will not be disappointed by this planning their acts since the last cervical cancer. A Pap test can find lunches in the days preceding the boneless buffalo wings, and many variety of different flavored with higher end food. year’s show, themed “Township’s show,” said McFadden. “Expect to cancerous and precancerous cells in the show and will also be sold by more. milkshakes. These deserts range in The pleasant atmosphere, Got Talent.” be dazzled.” cervix due to HPV, but many women participating teachers. All show These appetizers range in price price from $4 to $5 and some are variety and affordability of food, and As with past years, the show This year’s edition of the show, do not get Pap tested. proceeds will benefit Project from around $4.50 to around $9.50 very good for sharing. amenities like Carside to Go make will feature the accomplished which McFadden claims will be her There are about one hundred known Graduation and the Renaissance club. depending on the size of the dish. One neat aspect of Applebees Applebee’s a restaurant worth musical talents of staff members in last as producer, will be hitting the strains of the HPV virus, and Gardasil Make sure to go out and support There is also a wide range of main is that they offer “Carside to visiting. groups like the House Band—led by CBAC stage on Thursday, February your teachers! protects against the four major types that cause cancer. It will not help existing band director Mr. Jim Beyer—as well Fashion File by Megan Robertson ‘09 as choreographed dances and skits infections, but does prevent new ones. March of Dimes Dr. Kevin Ault of the Emory formulated by administrators, the Relay for Life guidance department, and individual Saving Babies, Together Fashion statement passes test of time University School of Medicine, who led nd teachers. Sat., June 2 , 2007 Many fashion trends come commonly worn in the eighteenth personal style. This was the time trials of the drug says that, “If everyone “There’s grilled cheese in the Fundraising by the Interact Club and go, but this is not the case with and nineteenth century because it that new cuts, shapes, and styles were to get the vaccine, and the vaccine act,” bragged Mr. Rick Ambacher of Relay For Life was designed to begins February 20th. the classic blue jean. Although the was a strong material that would came out. Recently, beat up jeans would work as well as it had in the trials, Cullen’s production, with which he celebrate survivorship and raise colors and styles have changed over not tear or wear out easily. with torn knees have become a you might get up to a seventy percent is assisting. “We’re using Power money for research and There will be a MoD Walk April 29th. the years, jeans are a classic staple Cowboys were shown wearing fashion statement. reduction in cervical cancer.” Point prowess to give a school programs of in the American found in everyone’s closet. They jeans in movies during the 1930s The cut of jeans have improved The Food and Drug Administration is allowing women between the ages of history lesson. Teachers as you’ve Cancer Society. All sales will be donated to the are a versatile clothing item that and made fashionable. to fit almost every body type. Some never seen them will be shown.” MoD Foundation dedicated to can be made dressy with a nice top Jeans first became popular among popular cuts include boot-cut, straight nine and twenty six to receive the vaccine. The drug was not tested in older women, Courtesy of Colonel Joe Wolozyn With well over one hundred improving the health of babies by or casual with a sweatshirt and teens in the 1950s, when they were leg, and flare. They now even offer a The Kick-off Meeting but it is recommended that females who Ms. Honora Kelley hula dances staff members involved in this year’s preventing birth defects, sneakers. They are even popular seen as a sign of rebellion and were variety of lengths for those who may February 13th among some of the most stylish banned from some high schools. be too short or too tall for the original are in the tested age range get the vaccine. during the 2005 talent show. production, there are plenty of other premature birth, and infant 7:30 PM celebrities. 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