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20 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. December 2007 Winter sports preview Swimmers seek to fill key roles The Patriot Issue 3 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ December 2007 Weston Eldridge ‘10 the team.” “As a captain, I The boy’s swim teams hopes for another provide experience,” said Verrillo, promising season after making it to the State “There are many new kids on the Tournament last season. team, and I will also try to provide Twp. turns out for toy drive “We would like to improve our record over leadership at practice and during last year’s, and qualify as a team for the State meets.” Stephanie Foran ’08 Mrs. Carol Costello. Tournament” said Coach Bill Albertson. With a rebuilding mentality, The donations, Albertson’s other goals for the season are to the team works hard in practice. A Year after year during the which are mostly toys, be competitive in every meet, and have at least typical practice for the team consists holiday season, Washington first go to disadvantaged three swimmers qualify for the Individual State of stretching in the beginning, then Township High School students families in Washington Meet. He feels that it’s important to be the main set, and finishes with a show their generosity motivated Township and then to competitive because of the team’s rebuilding warm-down. However, the day only by the good feeling of knowing surrounding areas such mentality after losing many crucial seniors last before a meet, practices are easier so they helped change someone’s life. as Camden and Salem year such as Billy Creager (State Champion), and the swimmers stay loose coming into As the snow and temperature were counties. The money Blaise Lacca (State Qualifier). the meet. falling on Dec. 6, student’s hopes will be used to purchase Filling the shoes of those graduated seniors Weston Eldrige ‘10 “I like to mix it up with remained high as they camped out in gifts mostly for older are Bill DeMarco ’08, Dan Bower ’08, and Matt The team takes a break during a practice session. distance some days, and sprints other the Core collecting toys for needy children and teens. Mrs. Marzolf ’08. They’ll be part of the Varsity three captains to provide leadership and days,” said Albertson. children. Carol Costello said that medley relay that looks to be one of the team’s encouragement to the team. As the season goes on, Albertson will also “I think it’s exciting because the money normally major strengths going into the season. Joining “I feel honored because I’ve been working focus on helping the younger swimmers improve. there’s snow on the ground and all goes towards gift them and swimming the butterfly is a talented hard for three years to get to the point where I He feels that the younger swimmers’ improvement the Christmas spirit said, Ashley certificates to the freshman, Sal Liberto ’11. am now,” said DeMarco, “I’m also glad to have will be important for future success of the WTHS Sheriden ‘09 Deptford Mall, Wal- Along with the medley relay, the team looks the opportunity to be a role model and a leader to boy’s swimming program. Township Toys, also known Mart, and food for the to be strong in the 50 freestyle, with DeMarco as “24 in the Core” is a school- upcoming months. leading the way. Another promising event is the sponsored toy drive where the One of the biggest 100 breaststroke, in which Bower hopes to repeat Girls look to start strong Junior and Senior Class Council student donations this last year’s appearance in the Individual State Linda Hanford ‘11 these girls are determined to go all the way. spends twenty four hours in the Core year was thirty-eight Meet. Senior Captain, Gina Turdo said that she collecting various toys and cash toys given by Britney donations for needy families in Fera ‘08. Other events that look promising for the To some, basketball is just another sport, expects everyone to come together as a team and Weseley Gallaher ‘08 have the most successful season possible, make Township. “It’s good to know upcoming season include the 500 freestyle, and but to the girls of the Minutemaids basketball Santa (Alec Swiecinski) takes a break from a long night of collecting gifts. the 50 butterfly. team it’s much more. It’s a sisterhood - a bond it to the state tournament, and have great This year the drive brought in that kids around here However, Albertson feels the team’s major that is unexplainable. It gives these girls the heart memories along the way. over $2500 and “thousands of toys” are getting toys and it’s great that Mullen ’09. “I would love to surpass last weakness (setback) is their lack of depth in each and desire they have for the game. Along with That answer seems to be the popular oamong according to Class Council advisor, everyone will wake up on Christmas The advisors had high hopes year’s number. With today’s event. finding time to make bonds with each other they the girls, since they’ve known each other for a with a present,” stated Collette for this year’s event. economy and so many people out Albertson named three captains, DeMarco, Nick also put everything into their work ethic. This long time. of work, there are a lot of needy Verrillo ’08, and Marzolf. Albertson expects these year is different from past years, mainly because “We are a family,” said Ashley Giedemann ‘10. Inside... families out there,” stated Costello. Last season the team ended with a 21-7 The Odd Couple Teachers on Board to She said the officers for 2007- record and the conference title. The girls are all News -p. 3 2008 were very enthusiastic for the toy drive as well. They made hoping to be just as successful this season. Last minute shopping Diving into a new season Alex Koutras ‘09 said that one of the main obtain new contract posters and even created an goals right now is just to become the best team Features -p. 5 Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 and WTEA’s private meeting to advertisement on the morning Weston Eldridge ‘10 6-dive Meet (Gloucester County all around and improve everyday. Commentary -p. 8 negotiate the contract on Nov. 5 that announcements complete with a If you are to walk into the gym while On Tues. Nov. 27 teachers, lasted until 2 a.m. Simone said she dancing Santa. Championships). Holiday fun The Varsity diving team looks to have To work toward these goals, Elmore felt the girls are practicing you can see the heart secretaries, and other WTEA believed much progress had been Costello, Mr. Steve Swetsky another strong season with the return of their that Verderchio and Moreno were the most and care for their friends and teammates, but Odds and Ends - p. 11 supporters surely participated in an made, and stated, “I look forward to and Mr. Paul Braciante started the three top divers (Ben Brendlinger ’10, Elaina deserving of the captain positions on the team. more importantly you can see their true love What’s Happening - p. 12 after school activity. That night over a quick, yet fair resolution.” event nearly twelve years ago as a Verderchio ’08, and Elliot Moreno ’08). “I expect the captains to set the tempo for for the game. 400 members of the Washington BOE President Gerber then part of their contract as senior class “I would like to go to the State Meet again the workouts and display a positive attitude,” With their head coach and former Sleep deprivation Township Education Association announced that remarks made by the advisors. The trio had to think of this season and finish better than last year (15th said Elmore, “If the captains are lazy, then the Minutemaid Jennifer Natale, the girls are Lifestyles - p. 13 (WTEA), most wearing red, lined up public were limited to five minutes some way to raise community service place),” said Brendlinger. In addition to the rest of the team will be lazy.” guided on and off the court. The team Barnes and Noble in front of the 11-12 wing with and should not be of any in the school, thus Township Toys chemistry amongst the girls all started when protest signs before they marched “inappropriate reform.” was born. The current trio of advi- strength of the upperclassmen, Rachael Bunting A typical workout for the diving team Books -p. 14 ’11 also looks to impact the team. begins with stretching, body-shaping, Natale became head coach. The girls can into the 11/12 Auditorium to face When the meeting was turned sors consists of Costello, Mr. Robert Coach Glinnie Elmore hopes to have three positioning, basic rolls, jumps, and relate to Natale in many ways and many feel Call of Duty 4 the Board of Education (BOE) and over to the public, WTEA President, Gorski and Mr. Mike Hudock. of his top divers qualify for the State Meet at summersaults. After that, the team practices she has a way of creating a comfortable Tech Talk - p. 15 campaign for a new contract. Mr. Scardino was the first and only The very first year of the fund- the end of the season. their dives that they will perform in the meets. atmosphere. Before questions and person to take the floor. Standing raiser didn’t even have to do with This goal was achieved last season when If everything goes as planned for the The 2007-2008 girls’ basketball team is Entertainment p.