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Volume IV, Issue IV Your Eye at Westborough High October 27, 2006

WHS Students Rally to Help Save David Rubenstein By Diana Katz The Westbor- expense. Therefore he been active and are in- ough community has needs to raise money to volved in raising money been gathering together pay for this life saving for Mr. Rubenstein. Re- to raise money and treatment. Fundraisers, cently, the Westborough awareness in order to in the community, are High School women’s a help save the life of well underway to raise cappella group, called David Rubenstein, a the needed $90,000 dol- Girls Meet World, and Westborough resident. lars, and an additional the Middle School con- Inside this issue: Mr. Rubenstein was di- $50,000 for other ex- cert choir, performed agnosed two years ago penses, for his trans- various songs at Tat- David Rubenstein 1 with Systemic plant in upcoming No- nuck Bookseller, in an scleroderma, an uncom- vember. . effort to raise money. mon autoimmune dis- The NTF, or the Na- The two groups at- Teacher Profiles: Miss 1 Snider ease that harms inter- tional Foundation for tracted a large crowd, nal organs. At this time, Transplants, is helping and were successful in Teacher Profiles: Mr. 2 there are only 150,000 David earn money for supporting David’s Stillitano to 300,000 reported his transplant. The Na- cause. . cases of this disease tional Foundation for “Girls a cappella is Best Buddies 3 across the country. He Transplants is a non- excited to be able to help needs a life saving profit organization that in the fundraisers for Pottery Club 3 transplant immediately helps transplant pa- David,” says junior to improve the chances tients who need finan- Tanya Savitt. “It’s an Weekly Weird 4 of survival. Since the cial aid and assistance. amazing feeling to know procedure is considered As well, groups and that we're making a dif- experimental, his insur- clubs at Westborough ference while perform This week in sports... 5 ance will not pay for the High School also have (cont.’d on p. 2)

The Lockdown Procedure 6 WHS TEACHER PROFILESWHS TEACHER PROFILES

The Fall Play 7 Miss Snider: A New Addition to the WHS Faculty By Mikayla Perri Ned’s Coffeehouse 7 Miss Dara Snider is a sity of Massachusetts ing done, it was time to first year Spanish Amherst for three years Project Runway 8 think about careers. Teacher at Westborough before graduating. Snider experimented High School. Snider is a Next, with teaching in working in an office and Top Ten 9 Westborough native; she mind, she went to the retail setting, and hated graduated from WHS in University of Granada both experiences. She 1998. After high school, in Spain for a year and (cont.’d on p. 2) Comics 10 she went to the Univer- half. Now, with school- PAGE 2 THE LOBBY OBSERVER VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV

FEATURES WHS TEACHER PROFILES

David Rubenstein, cont.’d ing our music!” The “Behind the Scenes” of the Great Joseph Girls Meet World plans on per- Stillitano forming again to fundraise for David’s cause on Saturday, Oct. By Liz Zuromsky 28, at 7 p.m., at the Modern Music

Masters (Tri-M) David Ruben- In the small town of Westbor- stein Benefit Concert. They will ough, the music department is be among the many other musical lucky to have a talented choral groups performing in the high director, Mr. Joseph Stillitano. school auditorium in support of He teaches many classes, juggles Rubenstein. . numerous outside programs, and The Westborough Student takes care of his family. . Council is also trying to raise Stillitano grew up in Baldwins- awareness for David’s surgery. ville, N.Y. with his parents Mau- Colleen Hoyt a member of Student reen and Bill, and his three Council says “We are trying to younger siblings Matt, Paul, and help advertise ways to fundraise Katie. During high school, he for him.” . played hockey, listened to metal For those who would like to bands, and wanted to be an engi- offer assistance to people in need neer. During his sophomore year, of a transplant, in particular though, he made the musical and David Rubenstein, please visit his career interests changed. http://www.transplants.org/ to see “I like being able to make the how you can help. . audience laugh then cry in one scene,” he explains. His junior year in high school, Stillitano also Miss Snider, cont.’d received the role of “Tevye” in the didn’t like being inactive or the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. By lack of human interaction. She then considered her interests. borough because it is a “good and Thailand, where she spent Snider has been interested in school district” and she believes the majority of her traveling time. Spanish since age twelve, and be- that the administration cares a lot Thailand was a special experience lieves that speaking a foreign lan- about its employees. because she had the opportunity guage is important. Snider de- The Westborough native feels to live with her extended family scribes language to be that WHS has changed since she for a month. One visit to a Bud- “fascinating,” and “provides or- was in high school, but these dhist temple, the former prime der…the world would be chaotic changes were for the better. She minister came up to her and without it.” She started her ca- feels that the school is a lot more started a conversation. These reer teaching English as a Second diverse and it is easier for stu- kinds of experiences could only Language (ESL) at Westborough’s dents to find their place and there emerge from Snider’s form of trav- Armstrong Elementary for two are more opportunities. She also eling, in which she prefers to see years. She then accepted a teach- thinks that the town is more de- and experience the cultures ing position at the high school. veloped. . rather than traveling as a tourist. Snider loves her job. Teaching Although Snider enjoys spend- Miss Snider is a teacher who keeps her on her feet and busy. It ing time with friends and family, enjoys life-long learning. She is also aids her in being a lifelong listening to music, and reading, thoroughly enjoying her new job learner. Her teaching goals in- her favorite hobby will always be at WHS, and hopes to make a dif- volve trying to inspire students traveling. She has been to Spain, ference in her students. Miss and to encourage them to see France, Holland, Italy, Thailand, Snider is a happy, friendly, and what is out there in the world. Morocco, Canada, and Belgium, intelligent teacher. If you pass She refers to Westborough as “the and has traveled to every conti- her in the hallways, I highly rec- little bubble of Westborough.” nent except South America, Latin ommend that you take the time to However, she is teaching at West- American, and Antarctica. She meet her. . especially enjoyed Spain, Morocco, VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV THE LOBBY OBSERVER PAGE 3 Mr. Stillitano, cont.’d a performing arts organization. then he knew he wanted to be With that, and the loads of paper- FEATURES around music in the future. He work he always has, and the fact went to Ithaca College in New that he is also working towards Best Buddies: How York and earned degrees in Music his Master’s Degree in Music Edu- Education and Vocal Perform- cation, leaves Stillitano busy. As You Can Make a ance. . well, Stillitano also has to balance Difference By his sophomore year in col- his work and his family; his wife By Michael Josephs lege, however, Stillitano realized Heather and their dog Frodo. that he would rather teach music In whatever spare time he has Best Buddies is a national pro- than perform it. He has now been though, Stillitano loves to take gram that has been around since teaching for seven years. He walks and hikes, play golf, and 1989. The program reaches out to taught at West Genesee High watch sporting events. His favor- kids with mental disabilities and School for a year, before coming to ite sports teams are the Red Sox, special needs. It forms one-to-one Westborough. At the moment, he the Patriots, and the hockey team friendships between the buddies is teaching several classes and the Devils. His favorite music is and general education high school has taught many in the past. country and gospel and pretty students, and they keep in touch “The smiles and the joys” of the much any kind of music, except for through email and organized students is what keeps him going hip-hop and rap (of which he’s not events. And in some cases they and encourages him to teach. a big fan). He hopes to one day just hang out or go for walks. “The students are awesome. teach a professional or semi- The program in Westborough is The community, the administra- professional adult chorus and currently advised by two Westbor- tion, and the facility all support bring music education to a wider ough High School teachers, Ms. the arts,” he says. “The staff work scope. . Piscia and Ms. Breeze. It’s been a great together and the students Stillitano has made a very part of WHS for a little under work hard and are encouraging to large impact in Westborough and three years, and its current presi- work with.” . has made giant leaps in uncover- dent is a WHS senior Caroline However, there are tougher ing Westborough’s talents. “’Stills’ aspects of the job. “Managing my is awesome,” comments one of his time,” admits Stillitano. “It’s the students, calling him by his fa- nature of the job.” Stillitano also vored nickname among Westbor- teaches outside the school at the ough students. “Definitely my Handel and Haydn Society, . favorite teacher!” . (Cont.’d p. 3)

Pottery Club: Shaping the World, One Lump of Photo courtesy of www.indiana.edu Clay at a Time Walthall. All of the Buddies are By Diana Katz students or residents of Westbor- Pottery club is all fired up tery. “I first became involved with ough and have just recently been and off to an amazing start! With Pottery club through 3D art foun- matched up at the program’s ice over twenty new and returning dations because I love playing cream social. The matches for this members, and an ample amount with clay, and it was something year’s sixteen buddies were chosen of clay, President Kelly Spence, interesting to learn” says Kelly. by Walthall, and are students that and Vice President Alysia Boyle Kelly has been involved in Pottery she feels have “motivation, dedica- are working very hard to make Club for two years, and Alysia has tion, and a level of commitment to Pottery club great! The club usu- been involved for one year. . the program”. . ally meets every week, and the Alysia exclaims “Like Kelly, I This year Best Buddies has advisor is Ms. Rourke-Dupuis. was very interested in 3D art many goals at hand. They hope to The club attracts students from foundations and I wanted to con- have at least two or three big ac- all grades of all different skill lev- tinue with 3D arts so I decided to tivities per semester with the bud- els. . take Pottery. That’s when I first dies; whether it be going out to Both Kelly and Alysia have got involved with Pottery Club lunch, attending Homecoming had a strong interest and have that gave me extra practice out Dance/Festival, or going bowling, shown talent for 3D art and pot- ( C o n t . ’ d o n p . 4 ) or rollerblading. Currently, the (cont.’d on p. 4) PAGE 4 THE LOBBY OBSERVER VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV Best Buddies, cont.’d group hopes to go to Herbert’s FEATURES Candy Mansion during the Hal- loween season for an ice cream The Weekly Weird party where they will all dress up A bi-weekly overview of the odd happenings of the world in costumes. . By Vivian Ho Another goal of this year’s pro- gram is to connect with other A bottle of spoiled, chocolate with dangerous harassment and schools and their Best Buddies milk at a Michigan high school assault for the act, but claims that programs. They want to fundraise prompted an evacuation and a this was “an act of breaking free.” enough money so that the succeed- visit from the bomb squad this I wonder what the wife did with ing president can go to the annual past Wednesday. The milk was in the finger. . national meeting for Best Bud- a clear bottle that was expanded U.S. customs agents are now dies, and hope to have things like under the pressure, raising suspi- adding another item on their list car washes and t-shirt sales to cion in school officials, who be- of things to check: Vegemite. The fundraise while spreading aware- lieved it to hold a mix of home- popular Australian spread con- ness. . made chemicals. The students tains folate, a B vitamin that the The club meets bi-weekly on were evacuated to the football FDA has approved only for a few Tuesdays and is open for anyone field, and later dismissed. Quick, foods. But I think the big ques- to come. “We want enthusiastic someone get some milk! . tion here is – why would anyone kids who want to make a differ- A three-year-old Wisconsin boy want to bring Vegemite into the ence”, says Walthall. Group ac- recently ended up getting trapped country? . tivities happen monthly, and in a stuffed animal vending ma- An Iowa anti-abortion activist buddy pairs meet bi-weekly as chine. The boy crawled through was recently arrested after driv- well. They encourage anyone to the opening in attempts of retriev- ing his car into a woman’s clinic come and meet with them, be- ing a giant stuffed Sponge Bob. and then setting it on fire in pro- cause the buddies are “warm and Wow, I didn’t know Sponge Bob test. The worst part though? It spirited and love it when they can was worth all that. . actually wasn’t an abortion clinic. make dependable friends”. . In Vienna, this past Wednes- It was just a medical clinic. Everybody there claims to get a day, a man was said to have cut Buddy, these are things you need lot out of it themselves—they love off his ring finger and presented it to double-check. . to his ex-wife after a bitter divorce to meet with the buddies and see Courtesy of http://news.yahoo.com/i/757 and how happy and friendly they are. procedure. The man was charged http://www.newsoftheweird.com “I feel really good when their faces light up,” says one member, “they P o t t e ry Cl u b , c on t . ’ d The club is also involved with the give me hugs whenever I see side of class” . Empty Bowls Project, at the Gib- them”. . Pottery Club has a relaxed at- bons Middle School. Empty Bowls mosphere and where some stu- volunteers make clay bowls that dents use the pot- are sold; the tery wheels, while proceeds of Like to write? others observe and which are do- play with clay. nated to char- The next meet- Some of the more ity. They are experienced Pottery currently plan- ing of the Lobby Club members help ning more fund- others learn how to raisers to sup- Observer will be use the pottery and port other they also teach the charities. on Tuesday, Oct. clean up procedure. Photo courtesy of www.geneseart.com So if you’re not Kelly and Alysia say “We teach afraid to get your hands dirty, 30, after school kids how to create forms out of pottery club may just be the crea- pottery because not everyone has tive outlet for you. Everyone is in the CAD lab. the time to do 3D art foundations, encouraged to join, and new mem- and it gives students a chance to bers are always welcome. All are welcome! learn something new without hav- ing to worry about grades.” VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV THE LOBBY OBSERVER PAGE 5

This week in sports…. SPORTS qualify for the state tournament, ough forced a St. Peter-Marian By Kevin O’Day held at the end of this week. fumble deep in their own territory. Fighting through the fog, cold, Pete Orlando ran for a gain of three Golf and slippery greens, Westborough yards before he was met by the Over the past week, members of was able to post very respectable crushing St. Peter-Marian defense. the Varsity Golf Team have been scores totaling 318 and finish in Orlando had to come out of the skipping school to play golf… fifth place, seven strokes away game, and was replaced by senior legally. A week ago Tuesday, the from third place Wachusett. St. captain Kyle Gary, who ended up golf team participated in their John’s, one of the best teams in scoring the game winning touch- annual league meet at Marlbor- the state, won the District tourna- down on a one yard run. After the ough Country Club. The five ment, finishing with a 304. Leom- game, Orlando went to the hospital, other teams in Westborough’s inster finished in second place where he was diagnosed with two league, which are Marlborough, with a score of 306. The other broken ribs and a bruised kidney. Gardner, Quabbin, Nashoba, and senior co-captain Scott Woodacre He is expected to be out for the next Groton-Dunstable, teed off at 9:00 fired a 78 as he just missed the three to four weeks. a.m. while the rest of you were cutoff to qualify for the state tour- enjoying you’re second period nament individually. Yours truly, Cross Country classes. About five hours later, Kevin O’Day, posted a 79, fol- lowed by senior John Orlando’s Last Saturday, the Girls’ Varsity when all the players were finish- Cross Country Team competed in ing their rounds and enjoying 80. Sophomore Nick Delbuono, who was called up late Sunday the annual Quabbin Invitational their Papa Gino’s pizza, the Marl- tournament. Westborough, who borough golf team was named this night because Thompson broke a bone in his hand earlier in the was 7-0 heading into the meet, was year’s league meet winner (what a set to face some tough competition surprise, seeing the meet was day, turned in an 87, while senior Chris Dragoon turned in an 89. from schools such as Wachusett, played at their home course). and league rivals Marlborough and Westborough came in third out of Football Gardner. Westborough finished in the six teams. Senior co-captain third place in the team competition, Jim Latraverse led the way with a The Varsity Football team behind Wachusett and Gardner. six over par 77. Freshman Bobby brought home its second win of However, senior Amy Wilfert fin- Thompson also played well, as he the season on Saturday at St. Pe- ished in first place, as she com- carded an 85 in his first league ter-Marian in overtime, with a pleted the 2.92 mile course in 18 meet. score of 20-14. Westborough was minutes and 31 seconds. Even The next Monday, the varsity able to tie the game with just over more impressive was Wilfert’s run team plus a few other golf team a minute left in the fourth quarter broke the Quabbin course record by members went to Oak Hill Coun- as Dave Orlando scored on a one an astounding 17 seconds. Sopho- try Club in Fitchburg for the Dis- yard touchdown run. Older more Alexis Teevens also ran an trict Meet. Fourteen teams com- brother Pete then completed the impressive time, as she finished the peted for only three spots; the top two point conversion on a pass to run in fifth place. three teams at Districts would Ian Hayes. In overtime, Westbor-

Fall Sports Teams Record Upcoming Games

Friday, Oct. 27: Varsity Golf: 9-6-1 Tuesday, Oct. 31: Varsity Football @ Burncoat – 7:00 Varsity Football: 2-5 Boys Varsity vs. Littleton – 3:30 p.m. Varsity Field Hockey: 10-1-4 Varsity p.m. Volleyball: 20-0 Saturday, Oct. 28: Wednesday, Nov. 1: Boys’ Varsity Soccer: 6-4-1 Boys/Girls Varsity Cross Country @ Freshmen Football vs. Doherty – Girls’ Varsity Soccer: 6-5-4 league meet – 9:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Boys’ Cross Country: 1-2 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Shrewsbury Girls’ Cross Country: 2-0 – 1:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3: Varsity Football @ Shrewsbury – Monday, Oct. 30: 7:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs. North Mid- dlesex – 4:00 p.m. PAGE 6 THE LOBBY OBSERVER VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV OP/ED The Lowdown on the Lockdown By Kaileigh Connolly

Crouch in the corner and turn since school technically resumes out the lights. These are the basic afterward and who wants extra Your Beauty instructions of the lockdown pro- detentions? . cedure at WHS. Last week’s drill In light of the recent attacks at Prescription for reminded students of its flaws. schools, these drills have come to There is a fair be necessary. It is amount of criti- meant to prevent Health & Well cism circling the “There are so many ways to get complete chaos in Being hallways with into the room that many don't such an event, regard to the pro- which hopefully cedure. It is see this as beneficial in any will never happen meant as a way to way” in Westborough. Featuring: alert all in the Despite its short- building that an comings, having a • Makeup intruder is present. Announcing it plan is better than dissolving into over the loudspeaker as an initia- chaos. Nobody wants to have their Application tion of “lockdown procedure” parents standing outside without would also let the intruder in on a clue as to where they are as has • Makeup this. The general consensus in the been the scene on the news sev- Instruction halls is that students don’t see eral times in the last weeks. The crouching in the corner all to- reason students can’t just run to • Collagen Blanket gether as a safety measure. Many the “safest” place or leave is that have claimed that it just makes there would be no way to find • for an easier target. There are so them quickly. The real purpose is Facials many ways to get into the room to minimize the chaos in an emer- that many don’t see this as benefi- gency. . • Glycolic acid cial in any way. . Considering the horrors experi- treatments The area that really doesn’t enced by some schools, it is selfish add up is the procedure when out- to say that the drills are stupid • Face and Body doors in P.E. The class gathered and pointless. They are certainly outside in the baseball dugout. It not perfect, but they do offer some Waxing would seem that the logical course amount of protection and mental of action would be to leave, espe- security. Especially right now, cially since already outside. This this is not something that can be Plus a wide selec- plan doesn’t really apply in a drill, easily dismissed and laughed off. tion of specialty beauty products Got an opinion? Write an editorial! Disagree with an article? Write a 508-366-2233 Letter to the Editor! All contributions for an appointment are welcome. The Lobby Observer 9 West Main Street, wants to make YOUR voice heard. Westborough VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV THE LOBBY OBSERVER PAGE 7 “Shakespeare is really difficult with ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT the language and being able to por- tray the right emotions, despite the language,” comments the WHS thea- Shaking up Shakespeare ter veteran. By Vivian Ho With Marrella’s help, though, the cast has managed to bring the lan- The plays themselves are over 400 guage to their twenty-first century years old. The language, barely com- I feel strongly about. I don’t like comprehension. “I know what I’m prehensible, is something English blackouts.” saying and I understand it a lot better students around the world cry about. Senior Jason Kaelber agrees with that I would have without Mr. Mar- The characters are complex, with Marrella’s decision. “It adds a lot to rella,” says senior Jackie Onorato, crazy, ridiculous names that make the show,” says the first time member who plays Margaret. them extremely difficult to Even with the challenge of the keep track of. All these language getting met, the cast facts raise an important is faced with another chal- question: can William lenge for opening night: hair. Shakespeare and his plays Junior Sam Perry, along with still appeal to the young, senior Geoff Klane and other technology-enhanced high male cast members are re- school audiences? quired to cut their hair to bet- Westborough High ter fit the play. School’s theater department “It’s very depressing,” con- is determined to find a way. fesses Perry, whose long, Their 2006 fall production, blonde locks are known and Much Ado About Nothing, loved by all in WHS, “I love has been shaken up and my hair. But for the theater, reworked in hopes of ap- it’s worth it.” Perry plays the pealing to the younger role of Claudio. masses. Despite the challenges and WHS’s version of Much changes, the cast is rising to Ado is set in the 1950’s, in a Photo courtesy of Chris Moraal the occasion. post-World War II, “I Love Lucy” era. “It provides an interesting twist,” “The play deals a lot with women’s of stage crew. “Not having so many comments Klane, who plays Benedick place in society. [The lead female] blackouts means the piece really in his first-ever production. Beatrice’s role was so much different flows.” The WHS production of Much Ado than other women in society,” explains Even with all these changes though, About Nothing opens on Friday, Nov. director Joe Marrella. “This time pe- one thing for certain will not be 3, at 7:30 p.m., with encore perform- riod has a lot of that, post-World War changed: the language. ances Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sun- II, women who had jobs now had to go “The language is a challenge,” ad- day at 2 p.m. home and deal with their former mits Marrella. “Sure, they speak “You can look forward to a very en- roles.” pretty, but I remind people that these ergetic production of Shakespeare,” Much Ado About Nothing is a com- were human beings.” comments Kaelber. edy about two sets of lovers, Beatrice Senior Ilanna Saltzman, who plays “You’ll love it!” exclaims Klane. and Benedick, and Hero and Claudio. Beatrice, also found the language a Beatrice and Benedick share in a mu- difficult obstacle at first. tual love-hate relationship, and that, as well as the romance between Hero and Claudio, are manipulated Ned’s Coffeehouse is Back! through the malice of Don John and the trickery of others. By Nicole Stone Along with the change in the time That’s right; Ned’s Coffee turtle, Ned (hence the turtle period, Marrella is changing the role House is a definite go! Now, all logo), this coffee house is run by of the stage crew. For this production, the stage crew will be on stage as of you freshmen and other new the students, for the students. characters, in order to keep up the students are probably as un- The Literary Magazine organizes pace of the play. With that, the crew aware about what Ned’s is as I Ned’s once every year around will be able to run scene changes with was when I first heard about it. early November, and contains fewer blackouts. Ned’s portrays a coffee house at- acts such as improv/skits, stand- “Shakespeare is all about rhythm,” mosphere with performing acts, up comedy, poets, solo artists, says Marrella. “The crew was defi- food, and of course, coffee. a cap (cont.’d p. 8) nitely surprised, but it was something PAGE 8 THE LOBBY OBSERVER VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Running your Ned’s Coffeehouse, cont.’d erages, and popcorn being sold. a capella groups, and yes, rock The event is being held in the own business? bands. So far, an amazing 22 acts lobby of the high school. Doors have signed up, and open around 6:15 p.m., Need some ad- as part of the sound and estimated to finish committee, I can say at 10:15 p.m. Our first vertisement? that this year, Ned’s Literary Magazine will is absolute gold. also be distributed to the Based on what we’ve audience. As a member The Lobby seen, a large amount of Lit Mag, I must also of variety will be ex- say…please submit your Observer can posed on the big day. Photo courtesy of www.images.t- work! We are able to We’ve got the best of the best for print magazines for your viewing help you out. you guaranteed. Ned’s Coffee only because students have passed House will be on November 9th, in their own work. Ned’s is a Contact the and tickets sales are TBA. I breathtaking coffee house filled highly suggest buying tickets be- with remarkable performances by Lobby Observer forehand, because there won’t be your own classmates. On Novem- any sold at the door. Lit Mag has ber 9th, from 6:15 p.m. to 10:15 worked VERY hard so far in coor- p.m. you can come to support your staff for more dinating the performances, flashy friends onstage, eat great food, lights and decorations, and an and receive Lit Mag’s first maga- details awesome sound system. Don’t zine of the new school year. This forget to bring extra money for the is the one event this year you do candy, pastries, hot and cold bev- not want to miss! The Lobby “Project Runway’s” Season Finale By Kaileigh Connolly

Observer is Wednesday night the sea- tion rules. Already in this season son finale of Project Runway aired one designer, Keith Michael, was looking for on Bravo. Down to four finalists, disqualified for possession of ille- the show had pitted designers gal design books. The matter was movie, book, against one another in design left as a cliffhanger challenges for in the first half of music, and show weeks. The re- the finale. After maining contest- reviewing all of Jef- ants, Uli Herzner, frey’s receipts, it reviews. Please Jeffrey Sebelia, was found that he Laura Bennett, was not guilty of contact the and Michael cheating. However, Knight, showed he had gone over Lobby Observer their final collec- the $8000 budget, tions at Olympus for which he had to staff for more Fashion Week in give up the models’ New York. b l o n d e w i g s . details. All Co n tr ove r sy Michael Knight, was in the air in earlier voted fan the final days be- Photo courtesy of www.austin360.com favorite, had an urban contributions fore the show, with a very preg- safari-themed collection. Coming nant Laura questioning Jeffrey down the runway, it didn’t look are welcome! Sebelia’s work. The question was like the fresh, clean de whether or not he outsourced ( C o n t . ’ d o n p . 9 ) pieces, which is against competi- VOLUME IV, ISSUE IV THE LOBBY OBSERVER PAGE 9 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO 21 Project Runway, cont.’d showed a collection based on Japa- FULL SERVICE SALON signs of Michael from earlier in nese ghost stories. The collection the competition. It hinted at tacki- fit together well, and it was new & ness, embellished with a lot of and exciting. The green and white gold and sequins all paired with dress with zippers in particular DAYSPA animal prints. Uli Herzner had a was highly regarded by the judges. similar themed collection, but she The concern with his collection was drew her inspiration from her the long blue dress stuffed in the -Walk-ins Welcome- hometown, Miami. As expected, middle of the show, besides all of she featured flowy dresses in wild the pre-catwalk controversy. Come experience prints. However, she did show In the end, Jeffrey Sebelia range with some of the shapes. walked away as the winner of the the difference! Laura came into the show with third season of Project Runway. a collection of evening wear. The This gets him $100,000 to start his concern voiced by the judges was own line, a fashion spread in Elle - Hair Cut that it wasn’t a young collection. magazine, and a contract with the The designs were elegant for the DMA talent agency. After all the - Hair Color most part, but they weren’t cohe- controversy he created during the - Hair Waving sive as a group. . season, Sebelia was able to win On the other end, Jeffrey with his creative designs. - Hair Relaxing - Hair styling T h e To p Te n To p - E a r n i n g D e a d - Manicure Celebrities - Pedicure 1. Kurt Cobain, musician - $50 6. Andy Warhol, artist - $19 mil- - Waxing million lion - Threading 2. Elvis Presley, musician - $42 7. Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), au- million thor - $10 million - Facials - Body Massage 3. Charles M. Schulz, cartoonist 8. Ray Charles, musician - $10 (“Peanuts”) - $35 million million

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