24 - Township Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 Interview In stride with Anthony Dentino The Patriot Washington Township High School, Phil Jaffe ‘11 where I am now. They’re always there for me progress. I was able to break 2 minutes in the Vol. XVI, Issue 7 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ June, 2011 and they help me out a lot; if I ever need them 800-meter run, which was one of my big goals Anthony Dentino ‘11 is one of the stand- they’re always there for me. From a track heading into the season, and while I wasn’t able out athletes at WTHS. He has won meet after standpoint though, definitely Coach Bostwick. to break 4:20 in the mile, I was able to break the meet, and seems to be on the morning announce- Without him I wouldn’t be where I am in track. school record in the 5000-meter run, and I’m ments every other day for winning one thing or The one thing I pride myself on is hard work, but hoping to finally get the school record in the 2 another. This reporter was lucky enough to sit without his direction and coaching I wouldn’t be mile, which I just missed at our State meet. One Girls capture SJ Group IV down and get some one-on-one time with him. the runner I am today. of the biggest reasons for my wanting to achieve this is that Coach Bostwick has coached every The Patriot: Thanks for sitting down with me. P: What kind of advice would you offer to young, other record we have, and I’d like to be able to Provide strong effort in loss to defending state champs First off, what is your main goal in life? aspiring athletes? get him the one he doesn’t have. Ally Gallo ‘11 Anthony Dentino: I’m going to be attending AD: For runners, I would say that the biggest Rider University and majoring in secondary thing is to work hard. You need to trust your P: What’s one big thing that you’d like to do in The pressure was on. education. Once I get out of school, I’d like to coach, and you have to understand, especially life? The Minutemaids have played a season teach and coach, probably at the high school level. here at Township, for guys that are going to come AD: As I said earlier I want to teach and coach. worth talking about and made memories worth And, of course, I’d like to live to be 200. into the program; if you just listen to the coaches, As far as that goes, if I can change kids’ lives for remembering. For the first time, they girls won you’re going to improve. And never hesitate to the better and help them accomplish what they the first seed in the state tournament. The team P: What would be some of your short term goals? ask questions of the coaches or the older athletes. want to in the classroom, in addition to on the won their first three games and was anticipating AD: Personally, I was really happy with my The other thing that I would say is that cross- track, then I’ll consider myself a success in those a fourth win. With a record of 16-2, the girls had cross-country season... I got sick at the end but I country and track are sports where what you areas. I’d also like to start a family. high hopes for the rest of their season. They was able to bounce back for track and I’ve also put in, is what you’ll get out. were going for the South Jersey Group IV been pleased with my progress throughout the P: Now, you’re a big fan of basketball, so I have Sectional title. track season. P: What would you say in terms of advice to to ask: why did you stop playing?! You’re On May 26, the girls defeated Lenape 14-7 young people in general? ridiculous out there, and you’re constantly getting and became the SJ NJSIAA Group IV champs. P: Who would you say are a couple of role models AD: Definitely stay involved. The four years your Jimmer on. “Being a senior on the team made us all to you? really fly by, and that’s why you need to get AD: Honestly I stopped playing basketball step up our leadership and strive to come out AD: I would say my two main role models are involved. It’s hard to make friends at first so if because I just love track. I think that I’m doing with a great end to our season,” Erin Waller ‘11 my parents. Without them, I would never be you get involved with a club or sport, it makes it better in track than I would have in basketball. I said. a lot easier. And of course, work hard in school. mean, don’t get me wrong, I definitely miss the The lacrosse team is led by varsity coach Your grades are the most important thing. game, but at the same time I pretty much fell in Sandy Stockl. With a 200th win celebration under love with track, and I’m really glad that I made her belt this season; she was ready to start her P: How would you say the season went for you the decision that I did. path going all the way with her girls. She feels Photo courtesy of MS. JENNIFER REALI and your team? the girls’ deserved every bit of success they had AD: The season went well for us in both cross- P: Who is your favorite player to watch? this season. The WTHS Minutemaids celebrate on the field minutes after winning the South Jersey country and track. In cross-country and outdoor AD: In all honesty I’d have to say the afore- Stockl relied on the three senior Group IV championship. track, we ultimately fell short of our goals of mentioned Jimmer Fredette. I’ve never seen a See LACROSSE page 22 winning the Gloucester County Championship guy with that kind of range, and still have the and the Olympic Conference title, but we had ability to be effective while driving to the basket. good runs in both. In the indoor season, we He was like the college Reggie Miller, minus the Theatre and pulled out a shocker and were able to win the flopping. Opinions and Perspectives Concerts South Jersey Group IV Sectional title. I was Inside... Commentary - p. 6 really proud to be a part of that team because P: Who is in your opinion the future of the The Arts - p. 16 three weeks before we had only scored four points Township track squad? News - p. 1-3 at the State Relay Meet, and to make such a AD: Usually what happens is that a lot of guys Sunscreen and Shopping quick turnaround was something that we all took tend to grow up a lot during their junior and Lifestyles - p. 10 Pirates of the pride in. senior years so there’re a lot of unexpected guys Profiles and Harry Potter Carribean that take over and lead the program. But right Features - p. 4 returns. P: What about individually? now there are definitely some kids that look like End of the World? Entertainment AD: Individually I was really happy with the they’re on the path to being big contributors to Odds and Ends - p. 11 cross-country season. I never would’ve expected our team. Right now we have an incredible Get a look at the Teachers of p. 18 to accomplish what I did this year, even as of sophomore class, both in the sprints and the the Year. NICK LEDONNE last year. Breaking 16 minutes at Holmdel and distances, and I can definitely say our cross- p. 12. People - p. 13 Major League Baseball winning sectionals were definitely the highlights country team will really be good next year, and of my season. I was really glad to see all my for a few more to come. We also have a solid core National Sports - p. 21 hard work over the summer pay off. Ultimately group of sprinters that will really lead the team Retro gaming I did get sick at the Meet of Champions, and had when they become upperclassmen. On the Tech Talk - p. 14 a rough start to my indoor season but I kept at it distance side, leading that will probably be Kyle Q & A with Tyler Bright Photo courtesy of Brittney Lillya and listened to Coach Bostwick and was able to Leonard ’13, and on the sprint side it will and Anthony Dentino Anthony Dentino ‘11 has accumulated maintain high mileage throughout my training and probably be Drew Balkenhol ‘13, AKA Specs. I Books - p. 15 several awards throughout his high ended the indoor season on a high note. As for would also have mentioned some of the juniors, Twp. Sports - p. 22 school career. the outdoor season, I’ve been happy with my but they’ve already taken a lot of leadership. Photo courtesy of MS. ELIIZABETH LONGO 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Township Sports -23 Bright looks back on successful season Phil Jaffe ‘11 takes them. The offense is average this year, Township’s finest honored for success middle of the league to be honest, but it’s more The Washington Township Minutemen than good enough to allow the pitching to win. Ally Gallo ‘11 nominated, let alone named a Scholar Athlete in baseball team is having a successful season. One This year’s best pitcher could very well be Josh this school,” said Hatch. “There are so many of the driving forces behind said success is senior Johnson of the Florida Marlins. With his big build Field hockey player Lindsey Hatch ’11 and talented student athletes in Township and to be pitcher Tyler Bright. Bright is 3-1 with one save and dominating repertoire he should have the wrestler Christian Mathew Salera ’11 were selected was a great reward for all the hard work and an ERA of 1.83 to go along with 25 strikeouts stamina as well as the stuff to be a force this year named the Courier Post Scholar Athletes of the that was put in both on and off the field.” and only seven walks at this point in the year. and for years to come. year and will be honored on Monday, June 13 at Salera will be graduating in the top five of Recently I got to sit down with the ace of the Valleybrook Country Club for all of their hard the class of 2011. He was the captain of the Minutemen pitching staff, and ask him a few P: So let’s get more into you. What kind of pitcher work and dedication throughout high school. varsity wrestling team this past season. He was questions. are you, what pitches do you throw, and if you According to the Courier Post, thirty-seven also the District 30 and Region 8 runner-up and a had to pick one, what MLB player would you seniors, representing 22 South Jersey high state qualifier. He won First Team All- Olympic The Patriot: So first off, how’s the season going compare yourself to, and why? schools, were nominated by their athletic Conference, Courier Post First Team All- Group Photo Courtesy of Tyler Bright for the Minutemen? TB: I’ve always considered myself to be more of directors and guidance counselors. A selection IV, 2nd Team- All Gloucester County, the Wendy’s Tyler Bright: It’s going well, all around we’re Senior pitcher Tyler Bright has a finesse pitcher with more of a reliance on committee, composed of Courier-Post editors High School Heisman School award, and the solid. created a buzz throughout South movement and command. I throw a two-seam and the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons narrowed Gloucester County Academic Excellence award. Jersey. fastball, slider, and change-up. As for a the list to 20. Ten boys and ten girls are being He was also honored as “Most Studious” by his P: You guys recently won the Grand Slam Title. they’re going to be good for a while? comparison, I’d say Greg Maddux because of honored for outstanding academic and athletic classmates back in November. How’d it feel? TB: Sophomores Shaine Hughes, Matt and Ryan the afore-mentioned movement and command. achievement, two from “It feels really ALLY GALLO ‘11/The Patriot TB: We didn’t really worry about it too much. Long, Billy Grubb, and Brandon Diciano will WTHS. nice to be honored for all Salera and Hatch are both honored and There are other important events (the season as support juniors Matt Laudenslager, Tyler P: What are your plans for after high school? This season, along the hard work that I put ...to be selected was a great appreciative for being named WTHS a whole, the Diamond Classic, and the playoffs) Flockton, Tom Monteith, and Vinnie Nocella Planning on playing in college? with being named into school and Scholar Athletes. that currently garner more attention. next year. TB: At this point I’m going to George Mason Courier Post’s Scholar reward for all the hard work wrestling,” said Salera. Hatch said. University. As far as playing there, it would be a Athlete, Hatch had that was put in both on and Both Hatch and P: What do we here at Township need to know P: Do the other players and coaches often rip on She believes her very goal-oriented, stretch seeing as I’d need about six things to go many other Salera have their reasons about our Minutemen? (big games coming up, you for having red hair? off the field. determined, and motivated personality helps her right, or wrong in their case, for me to make the accomplishments. She for staying so involved in tournaments, key players, etc.) TB: More or less just good natured ribbing. It -Lindsey Hatch succeed. Similarly to Hatch, Salera feels he shares team. won First Team All- both school and sports. TB: The regular season’s closing down now, but always helps that Roy Halladay has some red in those qualities. Olympic American “I think it is like I said earlier, the playoffs and Diamond his hair too. “I never really needed people to tell me P: What things do you mean? Conference, First Team important to be an all Classic are coming up; for game times and what to do,” said Salera. “I would just do it on TB: Some of their players getting drafted, All- South Jersey, First Team All - Group IV, around person. Succeeding in both wrestling and locations feel free to check your local newspaper. P: Speaking of Roy Halladay, a lot of people are my own, like going for a run for wrestling or transferring, failing out, etc. and First Team All- State. She scored a total of school made me feel like I was achieving that,” As far as key players go, it would be hard to pick excited about the Phillies this year. What’s your studying a little extra for a physics test.” 32 goals and made 21 assists. She was picked said Salera. just a few. Everyone contributes in some capacity. take on them, and who do you think is going to This fall, Salera will be attending John P: Good luck to you, Tyler. May your future in for the National Field Hockey Coaches’ They also think their dedication in high be the best pitcher in baseball this year? Hopkins University and Hatch will be attending baseball burn bright. Association High School Academic Squad, South school will have an impact on their future. P: How about some young players who look like TB: The Phillies will go as far as the pitching Jersey Senior All-Star Showcase, National “I think success in both academics and Fairfield University. Both WTHS seniors are Women in Sports Award, and she was named the athletics is important because after playing 4 thankful for all of those who supported them Olympic Conference Scholar. years of college field hockey I will need to use throughout the years and look forward to “It was an honor and a privilege to be what I learned in the classroom to build a career,” continuing on with their success in college. Sparacio makes all-conference first team Chris Bosnjak ‘12 “We all knew we had good scores in us. It was just a matter us going out there and posting good scores against the quality opponents. Having As WTHS spring sports are coming to an end, awards are being given freshman Joe Russo ‘13 on the team this year helped a lot. He gives us a Renaissance rallies for spring out to players who have excelled during their regular season. Golfer Nick bright future. Sophomore Frank Hughes has improved immensely since Sparacio ’12 has been honored with his selection to the first team Olympic last year. Seniors Jack Loeber ’11 and Eric Naccarelli ’11 put up solid conference team. With his three best scores being 37 (against Triton), 41, scores consistently, in high thirties to low 40’s,” Sparacio said about his Kaitlyn Gallagher ‘12 holding Renaissance cards. who went to the rally that day, so I and 41, Sparacio put the odds in his favor for being selected to this team. teammates. “I worked really hard this It was nice that I got to didn’t have to worry about making “[It was] probably one of the best days I’ve had in awhile. I couldn’t This year’s team also qualified for states placing 5th out of 14 teams. All students holding a red, year,” said Corie Yatzus ’11, “and take a whole period off anything up.” stop smiling once the round was over,” Sparacio said about making the Because the team didn’t place last year, the feat is all the more impressive. blue or gold Renaissance card filed it was nice that I got to take a whole during school just to relax Most participants felt the first team. To carry this season’s success into the offseason and next year’s over to the soccer fields for an hour period off during school just to relax and socialize. event worked as an incentive for Sparacio was the only WTHS player to make the first team this year spring, Sparacio plans to be out on the golf course every day or as he long period of fun, relaxation and and socialize.” students to stay motivated, even -Corie Yatzus while Justin Elwell ’13 made the second team Olympic conference. would say, “Practice, practice, practice. The more we play, the better rewards. The Spring Renaissance At the beginning of the year, towards the end of the year. With outstanding players such as Sparacio and Elwell, the team was we’ll be.” Rally on May 25, put together by students with the Renaissance ice was a nice addition too.” “Getting out of that one class able to get off to a great start with a record of 11-3 and the possibility to It is exceptionally difficult to find time for practice while being in the school’s Renaissance club was eligibility were also given a Fall All in all, the Renaissance club period, even for only a day, is just win out and grab the conference title. This team turned a ton of heads after various after school activities. However, Sparacio manages to do his all of a game and festival themed rally to Rally, which featured an in school tried their best to reward all students another reason for me to keep many students at WTHS were worried that they wouldn’t do so well after his school work while participating in after school sports and clubs. Taking celebrate successful students’ hard dance in the 9/10 gym. However, it with good GPAs and a myriad of working as hard,” said Sahni. losing some key seniors last season. Those doubts before the season fueled the challenge in stride, Sparacio has worked hard to achieve the prestige of work throughout the year. seemed as though this season’s rally extracurricular activities. Some For those looking to become Sparacio’s motivation throughout the season, as well as the drive of his being inducted into the National Honors Society. Featuring a moon bounce, was the one the students preferred. teachers even halted working in class eligible for a Renaissance card, all teammates. “I manage everything by just making sure I get done all my work no blow-up slide, water ice, a DJ and “This rally was definitely a for a period so that students going the qualifications are listed in “We proved a lot of people wrong. Nobody would have thought that matter what. If that means I’ll stay up late at night to finish some plenty of games, students were able more fun experience,” said Raghav to the rally could enjoy themselves. WTHS’s student handbook. we would do well after losing three seniors from last year. The Courier problems, I will. Even if I have to complete some work a couple periods to forget about all of their Sahni ’11, the featured DJ at the “It was worth it to miss my “Hopefully I get to DJ another Post said that we had no shot to do anything this year. Now, we’re 11-3. before, [I’ll do] whatever it takes to keep it up,” Sparacio explained. responsibilities and just have fun rally, “All the students seemed to eighth period class for the rally,” said Renaissance event like that,” said We have 7 kids that can post quality scores. Everybody is doing their part; With his success on and off the course, the future of both Nick with their friends. It was a welcome appreciate going outside and Began Yatzus, “my teacher Sahni, “just because it was the best it is not a one man show this year by any means,” Sparacio stated. Sparacio and the WTHS golf team looks bright. Only time will tell whether respite for overachieving students playing all the games. The water exempted students from class work one that I’ve been to.” This year’s team wasn’t surprised by their success this season. or not the high expectations are met in the years to come. 22 - Township Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Township Sports Academic effort recognized Boys lacrosse has memorable year Ally Gallo ‘11 presented each of the Honor Graduates who took the stage Emily Bierman ‘11 had a lot of potential this year. Every year at Washington one by one giving a briefly stating They had a great win over Township HS, the graduating their future plans and to whom This year, the boy’s lacrosse Clearview, and a huge win over seniors who are ending the year they attributed their success. team ended their season with a Shawnee. John Steck ’14, Alex with a cumulative GPA of a 93 They were then honored with the record of 12-3. The team said Chalef ’14, Issac Egizi ’14, Jeff or above are recognized at the chord they will wear at goodbye to captains Ryan Phillips ’14 and TJ Mulderig ’14 annual Honors Banquet. It is graduation and two awards, one Francisco ’11, Rayd Barqawi ’11, were five freshmen who were time to both celebrate and honor from the mayor and one from the and Steve Chapman ’11 as they get brought up to varsity this season. the most academically successful principal. ready to go to college in the fall, Although their season is over, students of Washington To some of the graduates, talking along with the nine other players the boys have created everlasting Township High School. This on stage in front of over 300 and the three managers on the team. friendships. year, 171 senior graduates of the people was harder than passing “It was a fantastic experience “The greatest times we had class of 2011 were recognized at high school in the top of their to play along side such a great team were always our bus rides home. this event. class. and to create so many memories I’ll miss the brotherhood the most At the end of the 7th “I had my speech all planned with Township lacrosse,” said and team bonding, especially the semester, each senior with a out,” said Gina Panchelli ’11, Barqawi. pasta parties,” said Fransisco. cumulative A average received a “but when I got up there I just The team accomplished a lot Borie also talked about the letter of invitation. got so nervous. There were so ALLY GALLO ‘11/The Patriot this season. They were able to win RYAN SMITH ‘14/The Patriot strong bonds he made with his “My parents were so many people staring back at me the Gloucester Cup this year, Solid teamwork helped the Minutemen achieve a successful fellow players throughout his happy when they opened the The 2011 honors graduates dressed up and attended a dinner at and I completely blanked out.” which is the Championship game season in 2011. seasons playing for the Minutemen. letter,” said Jenna Conroy ‘11. Auletto Caterers to be recognized for their academic success. The night of the Honors between two of the four “My favorite part of the season was “It felt good to know how proud Banquet was an awakening to the (Kingsway, Clearview, West another rivalry was Shawnee on senior speeches,” said Matthew just the quality time with the I’ve made them the past four years. The smile on formal program. The night began with the Pledge seniors that graduation is quickly approaching. Deptford, and Washington senior night. Borie ’11. teammates, and that’s what I’m their faces was really rewarding.” of Allegiance led by Student Council President “It literally hit me that night that graduation Township High School) teams in “It was an honor to have all The team was led by a great going to miss most about playing WTHS guidance counselor, Mrs. Tanya Ryan Francisco and the National Anthem sung is here. All of the speeches and everything made Gloucester County. the boys I grew up playing with coaching staff this year. Dan Wilber for Township lacrosse.” Brown-Johnson, organizes this event. Her duties by senior Candace Brown. me realize that this is all over,” said Carly “As a team this year, we did recognized all together with me,” from Drexel University joined Bruce All of the players enjoyed their included, sending the letters, collecting the 11/12 Executive Assistant Principal Mrs. Matticks ’11. “Senior year went by so fast, and amazing. This year was definitely said Barqawi. Jones and Steve Arata as the time together, whether it was on or responses, inviting the guest speakers, and Theresea Pietrowski, Principal Mr. Joseph that night really made it official it’s all ending one I won’t forget,” said Francisco, The team definitely had their assistant defensive coach this year. off the field. arranging the dinner and table seating. She finds Bollendorf, and Superintendent Dr. Cheryl soon.” a defensemen playing three years troubles against their competitors, “Coach Bruce always has a “The whole season all together coordinating the Honor’s Banquet every year to Simone shared words of congratulations. Both the seniors and their families agree the for the Minutemen. “Getting losing their senior night game 9-10. smile and looks for the best in all of was my favorite part, and I’ll miss be very rewarding. Guest speaker, 2002 honors graduate Blake Honors Banquet was a beautiful evening for the revenge on Kingsway and winning Even with the loss, the team still us,” said Francisco. Coach Arata all the kids and connection we all “I love seeing all of the parents’ faces that Summerfield discussed how his hard work and top academic students of the class of 2011 to be the cup felt great.” enjoyed senior night. won coach of the year, which had,” said Barqawi. “I’ll miss night. It is such a beautiful event, and the families dedication throughout high school played a major recognized. The team played their typical “My favorite part of senior speaks for itself.” everybody because they’re all are so happy and proud to be there,” said Brown- role in becoming successful. Class Council “It was just relaxing. The speeches were rivals, Clearview and Cherokee, but night was being able to hear the The junior varsity team also family to me.” Johnson. “It’s so nice to see everything come Executive Board Member Peter Spatocco then entertaining, dinner was fun, and I basically just together.” presented him with a gift. got to hang out with all my friends. It was a nice On Wednesday, May 18, the honorees and After dinner and a musical interlude, 9/10 way to spend time with some people I’m going Girls lacrosse wins SJ Group IV their guests arrived at Auletto Caterers for a executive assistant principal Ms. Ann Moore to soon never see again” said Mike Ziccardi ‘11. From LACROSSE Page 1 The girls’ started off the season from captains, Erin Waller, Taylor Foussadier the very beginning making their fans and Sarah Kelly. The girls agree that proud. With a regular season record of Playwright headed for California playing on a team where they can depend 13-2 and then going undefeated in the Sunset McCarthy ‘13 of effort into it.” Though she who the antagonist in her play was, on their leaders makes it easy to Olympic conference winning the title, they doesn’t feel the play was excellent, she responded, “No one is really consistently win games. contribute their success to the Washington Township High other people do since she was able the bad guy because both are “Our captains work really well relationships they have forged. School student Samantha Smith ’12 to get a gold medal for her work. conflicted, both have their flaws.” together and are really good leaders,” said “My favorite part about being on has won a gold medal from the Three of her friends also So where is she headed now? Brittany Bollendorf ’12. “They help keep the lacrosse team is our bond on and off NAACP (The National Association competed in this competition in arts Smith said, “Because I won the the team together and pump us up before the field,” said Waller. “Being great friends for the Advancement of Colored and science. Chloe St. George ’12, gold medal, I’m going to nationals the games.” off the field helps us respect and trust People) for her one-act play Broken Mark Cook ’12, and Latoya Dove in July in California.” While in Other key players on the field are one another.” Arrow. ’12 competed in different California she has to compete again. Megan Tiernan ‘12, Nicole Tiernan ‘12, On Thursday, June 2, the Smith plans to pursue a career categories. George was able to win She’ll be asked questions about her Lou Kalitz ‘12, Christina Brennan ‘12, Minutemaids fell short by 3 goals in the in screenwriting for film and a silver medal for entrepreneurship play, such as who the antagonist is Katie Gill ‘11, Jill Spencer ‘11, Alyssa Group IV State Championship with a final television. Though this is what she and Cook was able to win a silver and questions about the plot and

Remini ‘11, Brittany Bollendorf ‘12 and Nick LeDonne ‘12/The Patriot score of 14-11. As the season wrapped prefers, she also finds playwrighting medal for photography. such. Merredith Bechler ‘12. The strong starting up, the seniors all agreed they wouldn’t interesting. Her genres of choice are MARK GIANNONE ‘11/The Patriot Smith’s play centers around Smith goes to California often lineup helps them on the field. have wanted to have it any other way to end their high school career. romances and dramas. two people who recently broke up, because she has family there, “[It] is the connection we have along with the basic skills of throwing “I would have to say that I’m glad we’ve come this far we have a Smith tells us about her reaction to Samantha Smith wrote a one- torn apart by the disease HIV, who however this time it will be different. and catching. This team is extremely talented in all aspects. We are also really talented group of girls that play well together,” said Spencer. “We’re winning, “I can’t believe I actually act play that took first prize in are speaking to a psychiatrist She said, “It’s still really exciting to extremely fast, which we use to our advantage,” said Remini. all friends on and off the field so it makes winning even better.” won. I didn’t put an extreme amount a state-wide competition. throughout the play. When asked go for something like this.” 4 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Opinion: National Sports - 21 Features Opinion - National Sports Rewind cast ready for Season 16 Inside the Park by Rebecca Serad ‘11 Kaitlyn Gallagher ‘12 as soon as one is done there’s no Utley’s return ignites offense Monthly Rewind Season Sixteen time in between to start the next With an award winning Nikki Sandelier: Producer Brett Deckert one,” said Ally Gallo ’12, a Season Rebecca Serad ‘11 critics predicted, the Phillies communications program and Kurt Beadling Jordan Colna Fifteen cast member. bullpen has been one of the best in excellent technological resources, Eric Brewer Lexi Morrison Despite all of the work Season As expected, the Phillies the Majors. Closer Ryan Madson it’s no surprise that WTHS’s Zach Summerfield Ashley Rosenberg Sixteen must endure, most of the pitching staff has continued to put has been dominant, only blowing Monthly Rewind has been such a Kimmie Keppler Shannon Heasty cast members hope to continue their up spectacular numbers in the two saves thus far. Since returning success. communications career in college. month of May. However, the from the DL, Jose Contreras has fit Lauren Rotella Jill Nawoyski Each year, a large number of “Ever since I was a kid, I loved offense has deprived the Four Aces nicely into the role of set-up man. Nicole Alexander qualified students send in their Grace Dollarton to make movies. I think it would be of wins, due to the utter lack of Young pitchers Antonio Bastardo applications, hoping that they will Dante Maglio Julie Costa cool and if not, I would at least do consistency. Rarely have they and Michael Stutes have proved to get the chance to take part in this Olivia Dwyer Ryan Long something television or film scored more than three runs in a be crucial parts of the middle-relief monthly television show. related,” said Lexi Morrison ’11. game, which is frustrating to say corps. In order to continue nailing Communications technology Whether these students joined the least for the starting rotation. down wins for the rotation, they teacher, Mr. Marty Bouchard takes Sixteen cast members, those chosen really going to have to focus on Rewind for the college benefits, for The success of the rotation has need to limit their mistakes in the his pick of eighteen students from were immediately excited to start keeping organized and managing my the fun or for the education in film been headlined by Roy Halladay and middle of the plate and have the pile of applications and insures the coming school year. time in the right way,” said Shannon and television, each cast member Cole Hamels. Both had a league confidence in their arsenal of that each selected individual meets “ I am very excited because I Heasty ’11. seems excited to top the previous leading seven wins as May came to pitches. the criteria. think we have a great cast and I’m Rewind requires each cast season. a close. Right-hander Roy Oswalt The outlook for the rest of the A Rewind cast member must going to have fun getting into crazy member to hand in a monthly “This season will be different had been pitching well before a back season isn’t quite as bleak as it was have a good grade point average and shenanigans with them,” said Kurt segment, in which they preview or from the last because our group injury put him on the DL. Since his after the month of April. This a history of turning in telecomm Beadling ’11. summarize an important event from always puts a lot of effort into their return, he has been stellar, only month has provided a boost in the projects on time. In addition, those Although some, like Kurt are the month before. However, work. We’re all outgoing people, so allowing three runs in three starts. form of Chase Utley and critical applying for Rewind are asked to looking forward to the fun times handing in the segment on time each we’ll have awesome chemistry,” Unfortunately, the Phillies will have members of the heart of the line-up write an essay explaining why that this Rewind cast will have month proves to be a challenge, no said Beadling. to be cautious with Oswalt, due to AP Images (first baseman Ryan Howard and All-Star second baseman Chase Utley has been eased Rewind would benefit them as a together, there will undoubtedly be matter how organized a cast member Monthly Rewind Season his penchant for injuries. left-fielder Raul Ibañez) have started back into an everyday role by manager Charlie Manuel. student, and how they would be an a lot of work ahead. may be. Sixteen urges everyone to tune in Despite the lack of production to heat up at the plate. Once the asset to the cast. “I’m definitely going to have “Turning in a segment on time next year to channel 9 for Comcast, in the beginning of the month, the list on May 23rd, the team utterly field alone sparked the offense with offense starts to perform at the When this year’s acceptance my hands full trying to balance every month is so stressful. I’m and 36 for Fios to watch them long awaited return of second crushed the Cincinnati Reds by a new energy. Once Utley gets into a expected elite level, the team will letters were sent out to the Season school, sports and Rewind. I’m just constantly thinking about it. Then deliver WTHS’s monthly news. baseman Chase Utley has score of 10-3. groove at the plate, he will most collectively continue to rack up seemingly fueled the Phillies’ Notably, Utley had no hits in definitely help boost the listless ‘W’s and should give them a Perspective offense. In Utley’s first game since that game. It seems that his offense. comfortable lead in the NL East being activated from the disabled presence and his leadership on the Contrary to what baseball standings. Economy takes toll on babysitting Pitching takes center stage in MLB Ginna Neill ‘12 they have been having family members come over to watch them now and they’re getting older so they don’t need a babysitter really anymore. Rebecca Serad ‘11 sure to be beneficial in limiting the threw a no-no on May 4th versus strike-out king Tim Lincecum. But Babysitting is the best job for someone who is under the age of 18 Another family that lives around the corner from me, I used to babysit number of records that are the Chicago White Sox, saving his others, like Cleveland’s Josh Tomlin and has difficulty getting hired somewhere. Lately though, it seems as if their two little girls for them. The one girl was about seven and her sister Critics across the nation titled accompanied by an asterick. spot in the rotation. Just days later, and Justin Masterson, are a new more and more families are choosing to stay in on their Friday and Saturday was only about one or two years old when I started babysitting them. I the 2010 season as the “Year of the This unofficially marks the end fire-baller Justin Verlander of the class of rising stars who are ready nights now to spend time with their kids instead of going out and having used to babysit them all the time in the summer, and not just for a couple Pitcher”. It was a good name; of the Steroid Era. A new era is Detroit Tigers blanked the Toronto to leave their mark on baseball. “date night” or just getting out of the house for a little. hours, we’re talking all day and all night. It was good money for me, I multiple pitchers won over 20 arising, where hitters once again Blue Jays on May 7. Even more Although nothing is This seems to be somewhat of a good thing right? Well actually its didn’t ask to be paid much but the parents always went out of their way games in both leagues. After the have to use solely their own skills impressively, Verlander continued guaranteed, this season of Major bad news for teen babysitters. Recently, it’s becoming harder and harder and did more than what I asked for. spectacular May showing, one to prove their worth. One could to throw in the high nineties, and League Baseball is shaping up to to find babysitting jobs nowadays because families are choosing to stay Unfortunately, I drifted away from the family over this past summer cannot help but wonder if we are in say that the decrease in steroid- even reached 100 mph, in the ninth promote the talents of starting in. Let’s face it, babysitters don’t ask to be paid that much, even $5 an and haven’t really talked to them enough to start babysitting again, but the midst of the era of the pitcher. induced power statistics accounts inning. pitching more so than in years past. hour is a reasonable price to babysitting or you base on how much you they know I’m always there when they need me; they’re just another Since steroids have been for pitchers’ success. However, Through the first two months With two no-hitters already in the want to be paid by how many kids you’re watching. family that either takes their kids with them or has a family member watch banned in professional baseball, pitchers like Roy Halladay of the of the season, there are twenty-three books for 2011, it is more than I used to babysit a lot, it’s only been the past one or two years that them instead. Commissioner Allan “Bud” Selig has Philadelphia Phillies are proof in starting pitchers in MLB who have likely that there are more to come. I haven’t really had any babysitting jobs at all. I used to babysit for a It is a good thing to see families spend more time together nowadays, cracked down on the use of illegal themselves that hard work and an ERA under 3.00. Yes, it’s still Regardless of what the future holds family that lives across the street from me who had two boys, one in but I mean we all know parents need at least one or two nights of getting substances. Players who violate the perseverance are crucial to the rise early in the season, but it is for the hurlers who have been elementary school and one in middle school. Since times have been hard out of the house and having time to themselves. drug policy are subject to a fifty of the pitcher. astounding to see so many pitchers successful thus far in the season, game suspension after a first In the month of May alone, in both leagues dominate the one thing is evident: baseball is no offense. This strict policy has two no-hitters were thrown within opposition. Some of those pitchers longer a game of only home-runs Join the Patriot. Meetings will begin in September abruptly ended the career of days of each other. Minnesota are expected to have a small ERA, and RBIs. superstar Manny Ramirez and is Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano like Marlins’ ace Josh Johnson and 20 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 5 Ellie Goulding’s shining debut An Artistic Viewpoint Rebecca Serad ‘11 addicting melody in the chorus and the cover of Natasha Hesketh discusses her creative influences Sir Elton John’s “Your Song”. The latter is When most Americans hear the name Ellie stunning because of its simplicity and the sincere Noel Abastillas ‘11 Bacon, Kate Shaw, Jaspers John. From Goulding, they either naively shrug or way that Goulding sings the verses. Her piano An up and coming artist, Natasha being exposed to the arts, she’s never remember her as the singer-songwriter who was performance gives the listener a glimpse into her Hesketh plans on attending Platt takes side to a story. Novels like My personally chosen to perform at the wedding live performances, which often lack the dance- University to pursue her passions. She Sister’s Keeper have reinforced her reception of Prince William and Kate pop background music that is featured was awarded the senior art award for a principle of trying to see things from Middleton. throughout the album and allow her to showcase chalk pastel self-portrait. She is an artistic everyone’s point of view. She finds Jodi However, Goulding’s debut album, Lights, her vocal ability. student that’s deeply delved into the Piccolt’s novels like My Sister’s Keeper, has finally been released in the U.S. and is “Every Time You Go” explores the effects world of art. She’s been drawing and Nineteen Minutes, and stories by Kate quickly climbing up the iTunes charts. of a strained relationship. You can feel the depth painting from a young age, but her hobby Chopin intellectually satisfying. In terms of her vocal ability, Goulding has of Goulding’s desperation to keep the one she developed into a serious commitment as In the future, Hesketh plans on a feathery mezzo-soprano voice that loves, despite his tendency to leave her when a freshman in high school. Natasha feels pursuing an art major. The art world is a compliments her British accent. While she isn’t she sings, “I’m tired of trying to keep you. All I that her favorite style to paint is the self very competitive business filled with a powerhouse vocalist like other well-known want to do is sleep. Then perhaps, when I’m portrait. talented people hoping to achieve the Brits Adele, Amy Winehouse or Duffy, her sleeping, you’ll get back on your feet.” “It’s always available to you, and same goal as you, but if one can “make unique tone helps her to stand out. Goulding reminisces about a passionate fling you’re able to capture different views of art your business” as Hesketh said, In addition, her lyrical content is through Google Images in the catchy “Starry Eyed”. The playfulness yourself emotionally.” says Natasha Ellie Goulding rocks the music world on you’ll most likely be fine. If she’s not the roof. Unlike most musicians of today, of the lyrics allows the bright and soothing Hesketh. Currently, she’s painting a water able to succeed an artist, she’ll pursue a both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Noel Abastillas ‘11/The Patriot Goulding wrote or co-wrote every track on the melody to take center stage. While it may not color self-portrait using shades of orange, job of expression similar to that which album, with the exception of one cover. Her be her most serious song, the level of excitement red, and brown. Hesketh works on one of the many paintings in her will give her that freedom that the art lyrics can be deep and insightful and are consistently radio-friendly due to in her voice is so audible that the listener can’t help but enjoy it. However, one of her favorite self portfolio. world provides. From an entertainment the accompanying electronic beats. Ellie Goulding’s debut is a shining effort and will help her make a portraits is one she has displayed in her level, things that she enjoys include films Among the stand-out tracks are the title track, which includes an name for herself across the Atlantic. room. like Black Swan, Moulin Rouge, and Marie “I used bright colors and shades of blue “Every piece needs emotion behind it, or Antoinette. And music like Arcade Fire, Weezer, with an acrylic base [a primarily plastic base else it has no meaning.” said Hesketh. Kate Bush, Florence and the Machine, Regina It’s Simple: Plan on buying this album paint]. It gave the painting a dreamy effect and “The world needs to be more creativity” in Spector, Lykke Li, Dirty Projectors, The Smiths, symbolizes my childhood.” Painting is something her opinion. “I think people should be exposed The Beatles, and Elliott Smith. Jenn Gordun ‘12 Both versions of the song are now available buy and download any three of their newest she does normally, it’s a creative outlet that to art, it’s mind-broadening.” Hesketh said, “it From painting in her art class to painting in on I-tunes. singles, and log on to www.simpleplan.com to expresses her emotions. She enjoys painting can transform a person and make them more her room in her spare time, she has made the After staying dormant since 2008, Simple With the long wait for the new Simple Plan check out all the new information on the album subject’s faces with non-realistic colors to accepting and more in tune with their emotions.” transformation from a mere student to an artist, Plan is prepared to release their newest album, record almost over, the band still wants to give release on July 21. capture a side of a person’s soul. Some of her favorite artists are Dali, Francis in lifestyle and hopefully in profession. Get Your Heart On, on July 21 of this year. the fans something to pass the time. Their website Though three years have passed since their self features a “Jetlag Airlines” homepage, and allows titled album was released, the band refuse to stay the fans to click on a new flight to “board”. Each quiet any longer. day a new flight is available, and when clicked, Potter movie finale has fans spellbound Though the album isn’t due out until the flight will feature new, never before released summer, Simple Plan has just recently released a information. Some flights include the lyrics to Christina Cockerill ‘12 and friendship. The books have inspired me, one music video for the albums’ first single “Can’t new songs off the new albums, video blogs from Every year since 2001, a new Harry Potter of the few things I truly got into reading. I’ve Keep My Hands Off You”. The song features the band members themselves, the track listing book or movie has been released to millions of been reading them since I was ten or eleven.” Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and takes a step outside of the new album or pictures and tour dates for eagerly awaiting fans. With summer quickly With her senior year quickly approaching, she’s of the band’s comfort zone. Though the song is the upcoming Simple Plan tour. Each weekday, approaching, so does July 15 and thousands will eagerly anticipating the release of the final movie. genetically more “pop” sounding, the song still new information will be revealed until May 9. be gathered at midnight for the final part of the There’s a special bond with fans aged 17-18. For has traces of the bands infamous alternative style The album will feature eleven songs, all epic saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, them, their lives are almost parallel with Harry’s and a classic “big” chorus. The song is easily produced by Brian Howes who has worked with Part Two. journey through Hogwarts and his battle against sung along to and will make you want to get out various artists such as Hinder, David Cook and Fans of Potter have been there since the evil. While November’s movie release and of your chair and dance. Daughtry. The track listing was released on April very beginning. Many have been reading the tantalizing cliff hanger left fans begging for more, Along with the music video, the band has 29, and include songs like “Astronaut” and “This books or watching the movies for years; Harry the finale has some mixed feelings associated with AP IMAGES also released another new song which will from Song Saved My Life”. Get Your Heart On is Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in it. Many young readers are enamored the new album. “Jetlag” It features something believed to deal with songs dealing more with 2001. Gus Totolos ’12, remembers the first time “I’m going to be a little sad that it’s over,” Google Images with the Harry Potter book series and that a Simple Plan song has never done before: relationships and how they affect the ‘heart’ to Simple Plan’s is set out on a mission to he saw the movie. “I was with my older sister…I Messina said, “It’s been something to look movies. two versions. One version of the song features compliment the album title. impress old fans and attract new crowds just remember thinking how amazing it was.” forward to every year. I grew up with Potter, Natasha Bedingfield –a British pop singer best Though the songs that have been released with their newest CD, Get Your Heart On. Alexandra Propati ’13 was nine when she but I’m still excited beyond words for this left off last November in searching for the three known for her 2005 single “Unwritten”. The are a bit more on the “pop” side, they still have first began reading the Harry Potter series. “I movie.” “deathly hallows” in order to defeat Voldemort second version is sung in French and features the classic vocal styles of the band and bring the was that young and I still cried when I read the And, as always, plans for midnight release parties and his death eaters and fulfill the prophecy set Quebec pop star Marie-Mai. same amount of energy to each song. You can fifth book. It was a tear jerking moment. It’s and movie marathons are many. “Thankfully it’s for him since he was just a baby. going to be weird, I grew up with it and now it’s summer time,” Totolos stated, “I remember Fans who grew up with the series expect to be finished.” coming into school on the Friday afterwards, fulfilled as well. “Even when it’s over,” Messina If you enjoy music, films or television consider writing Fans like Megan Messina ’12 have had their dead tired, and telling everyone how great it was.” said, “I’m always going to love these books. I lives changed by the books. “It’s taught me a lot With Part Two, Harry’s final installment will grew up with them; it’s a huge part of my reviews for The Patriot. Meetings will begin next September. lessons—it really has a good message above love come to a close. In this, he’ll pick up where he childhood.” 6 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment -19 Commentary Enjoyable, romantic tale Emily Bierman ‘11 his destination, he tells them persistence, and he makes the Emma’s and his story. Dorothy tells audience believe in Will and Emma’s AP summer reading clarified Will Donner has been Waiting him to make sure he calls and lets love story. Although Bilson was cast for Forever to tell his childhood them know what happens between perfectly as Emma, the filmmakers Kelsey Wainwright ‘11 passed after returning to the classroom, some best friend Emma Twist that he them in the future. didn’t seem to go as in depth with students find it challenging to complete essays loves her. When an overly stressed Will returns home to visit his Emma’s character as they did Will’s. At the end of every school year, students With philosophical questions, that are assigned a couple weeks into the school Emma returns to her hometown to best friend Joe (Nelson Franklin) While it can be assumed Emma is a pick up their summer reading books for the some find it to go against their year. Presented with philosophical questions, help take care of her sick father, and Joe’s wife, Dolores (Nikki struggling actress, that is only following school year. some find it at odds with their religious beliefs Will also returns, hoping it is finally Blonsky, Hairspray). He also visits because it is mentioned once about With the number of books increasing and religious beliefs and have and have concerns. time for him to confess his love. his brother, Jim Donner (Scott how her show has been cancelled. their choices being limited, students at WTHS concerns upon receiving the When the problem occurs, students are Will (Tom Sturridge) does not Mechlowicz) who believes Will has The audience is left to fill in most aren’t always the most receptive when It comes simply asked to take a stance that if they did have a home, a car, or a life of his a mental problem. Will is able to of the blank space left in her to some of their required summer reading books. essay questions. believe in God, how would they answer the ques- own. Years before, Emma (Rachel finally gain the courage to talk to characterization. Students entering into AP English 12 are surprised tions. Overall, it doesn’t seek to challenge Bilson) stood by Will’s side when Emma after all these years. In one There are bright supporting every year by an unusual selection on their list anyone’s beliefs, be they religious, agnostic or his parents were killed in an day, they go back to the places they performances. Although of required books: The Bible. tool to better comprehend other literature that is athiestic. accident. Every time Emma has enjoyed together as children. Mechlowicz isn’t the main Some students are stunned by the choice read during the beginning of the year, much of Simply put, reading The Bible for AP may moved, he has traveled to where she Instead of meeting her boyfriend character, he stands out in the film. and question it. Why do they need to read it? which draws upon biblical allusions or symbols. be a strenuous academic effort for adding onto was, juggling and entertaining people (Matthew Davis of The Vampire www.onlinemovieshut.com Both Mechlowicz and Sturridge are Will they be tested on the material? What Students are expected to read the first 50 chapters the additional four summer reading books to make money. Diaries), Emma enjoys a day with able to capture the tension between purpose will it serve them in class? As someone of The Book of Genesis. The classes are never required for the course, but it only is used as a The film opens with clips of Will. emotional. Those who often cry Jim and Will perfectly. who’s been through the class, it’s not as terrible tested on it, but rather just expected to know reference tool and discussion point and not as Emma and Will together as young Not everything is “peachy” during movies will find themselves While Waiting for Forever is as it may seem. what happens the principal events. another test grade to add onto the beginning of children. Will is seen as an adult though. After Will tells Emma how tearing up within thirty minutes of not a well-known movie, it is a The AP classes use The Bible as a reference While the fear of another summer test is the year. hitchhiking back to his hometown he feels and how he has followed the film. The movie goes at the movie worth watching. Director after hearing that Emma is returning her to where she has gone these past perfect pace, although it does seem James Keach does an excellent job home. He manages to catch a ride few years, she gets angry and upset. to end a bit quickly. telling the story of two best friends Unlocking bathrooms with a funny, elderly couple, Albert Waiting for Forever is not a Sturridge plays the character of who grow apart, but with the The Patriot (Richard Gant) and Dorothy (Roz simple, lighthearted story. While it Will Donner perfectly. He is able to constant persistence of one, they portray Will’s heartfelt longing and have a second chance to be together. a number one priority Volume XVI, Issue 7 - June, 2011 Ryan). While he rides with them to is not a complicated story, it is very Samantha Smith ‘12 for school hours. It helps repress Washington Township High School, Blast From The Past by Mariatu Santiago ‘11 troublemaking and makes it easier for 519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ When the clock strikes 2:10 and administrators to figure out who the students start filling the hallways and culprit is of any problems that may Editor-in-Chief - Emily Bierman ‘11 A tale of two screen stars filing out the doors, school is over. arise in the bathrooms. Unfortunately Managing Editor - Anthony Dentino ‘11 However for some people, school is in this system cannot be enforced after Recently we all said good bye was so under appreciated. As an fact not over and many still remain in school because there will be no one to to one of our nation’s biggest stars, African American actress/singer in the building after the final bus has monitor the doors. Section Editors Elizabeth Taylor. She was one of a those days it didn’t matter how News - Ally Gallo ‘11 kind; starring in major pictures such pulled away. Students are either However there comes a time when Commentary - Jennifer Gordun ‘12 talented you were, your skin was staying after for extra help or running high school students have to be trusted The Arts - Kelsey Wainwright ‘11 as Father of the Bide and Cleopatra. put before your talent. After her over to whatever club or activity they to use the bathroom for its intended Lifestyles - Leanne Abrams ‘11 She had an elegant “movie star” breakout role in Carmen Jones, are a part of. So despite the fact that purpose. The majority of the people Tech Talk- Steven Hauser ‘13 beauty that made her popular and Dandridge was the first ever African classes might be done, the building is who stay after are there willingly so Entertainment - Christina Cockerill ‘12 besides her looks her acting was one American actress to be nominated Odds & Ends - Amy Dennis ‘12 in a million. still fairly active. Which brings to mind they aren’t looking for trouble. The Features - Kaitlyn Gallagher ‘12 for an Academy Award. This was a one unanswered question: why are inability to use these bathrooms Books - Alexandra Propati ‘13 A movie that I recommend for significant moment in history, bathrooms, a very useful commodity, however, is becoming a problem. People - Alexis Donia ‘11 anyone would be Who’s Afraid of making it possible for actresses such locked after school? A way to fix this would be for the Twp. Sports - Rebecca Serad ‘11 Virginia Wolf it has captivating as Halle Berry and Angela Bassett Admit it, we’ve all had those school to consider unlocking the National Sports - Phil Jaffe ‘11 drama leaving you wanting more to make their mark in the industry. times when nature called with a sense bathrooms. Many students would with each passing scene as well as There are not many things out of urgency. They can’t be predicted appreciate it and if it helps, it can be a Adviser - Mr. Jim Evangelisti superb acting that can’t be matched there about Dorothy Dandridge but when it happens, an immediate done on a trial period. If something Assistant Adviser - Mrs. Heather Finn even today. because right after Carmen Jones her solution is necessary. There needs to bad were to happen, then the school Usually when we think of old Both Elizabeth Taylor and Dorothy Dandridge were considered career went in a significant decline be a place where students can meet this can revoke this opportunity. Printing- Mr. Dale Biebel, classic, many think boring and for the title role in 1963’s Cleopatra. In a different time the role because of a lack of roles. urgent need. There are a number of Unlocking the bathroom would Chris Pelley ‘11, Brett Deckert ‘13 uninteresting. But when you watch might have gone to Dandridge A biographical movie on her, bathrooms available in both the 9/10 also not just be a plus for students but an Elizabeth Taylor movie all of starring Halle Berry called and 11/12 buildings. Why make them for the faculty as well. It’s no secret The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all ar- those skeptical perceptions vanish. Dorothy Dandridge was the entertainer. Dandridge made her Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is unavailable for student use? that students have used faculty ticles labeled as opinion as well as all reviews and columns, are A movie that kept Taylor at first person considered for the role name in the industry with the lead a great movie that shows an in depth the views of the writer indicated in the byline. They are not meant We all recognize that an unlocked, bathrooms in times of desperation. to represent the views of The Patriot staff, the students of Wash- legendary status would have to be of Cleopatra. If only Dandridge was role of Carmen Jones in the all black account about what her life truly unmonitored bathroom could lead to Freeing up more bathrooms would ington Twp. HS. or its administartion. Unsigned editorials are Cleopatra. However,Taylor’s part born just a few decades later she production of Otto Preminger’s entailed. In the movie you see some trouble. During the day, aids sit by the make both parties happy. It’s only fair meant to reflect the views of the publication. as leading lady almost never would have no doubt gotten the Carmen Jones in 1954, also starring of her hardships such as having to door and students have to sign in and to give the students a chance. Give happened. Writers and producers part. Dandridge was a stunning major music star Harry Belafonte. use a Styrofoam cup instead of using sign out when using the bathroom. This them the freedom to use the school Please send all correspondence to: first considered Dorothy Dandridge African American actress who, like When I first saw this movie I the toilets in hotels because of the [email protected] is a good system and works effectively bathrooms wherever, whenever. for the big part. Elizabeth Taylor, was a superb was shocked that a woman like this color of her skin. 18 - Opinion: National Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 7 Entertainment Transportation Trouble

Dylan Lambe ‘14 bicycle to school. I was right; it took Pirates sequel, swashbuckling success me less than ten minutes to arrive at Washington Township High the core. Kelsey Wainwright ’11 his character back to life once again School needs a bike rack. Recently However, when I arrived, there was to appeal to his fans. What will students have been talking about n-owhere to lock up my bike. For The quest to find the disappoint many is the transportation funds being cut and almost fifteen m-inutes I aimlessly Fountain of Youth is on in Pirates disappearance of beloved William some students losing their bussing. I looked around the school for a bike of the Caribbean: On Stranger Turner (Orlando Bloom) and live less than two miles away from the rack. I never found one, and I wasn’t Tides. With new battles and Elizabeth Swann (Keira school and I too going to leave my strange faces, the story takes you Knightley). At the end of the third would be cut from the bike unattended into the pirate world. movie, fans were left with a thirty public transport- For almost fifteen and risk it being The audience gets taken onto second excuse of why the two love ation. minutes I aimlessly stolen. I ended up Blackbeard’s boat in search of the birds wouldn’t be joining Sparrow Now with gas causingScheduling, congestion before truth. While some will be thrilled again on the silver screen. prices constantly on looked around the in the halls of the ...and after considering state by the fourth addition to the Crowds are also likely to be the rise it’s not school for a bike high school by popular movie series, others are underwhelmed by the strange exactly fair to make bringing requirmentsmy bike destined to be more underwhelmed storyline. While the main plot my parents drive out rack. into the school and and disappointed. remained solid throughout the of their way to get me leaving it in the At the end of the third movie, entire performance, the new to school. So, the only other option is office to pick up at the end of the day. Pirates of the Caribbean: At characters and side plots got to walk or ride my bike. Walking two What did the school plan on doing World’s End, it was inevitable that confusing. After watching an miles for the average person would take if four or five students brought their Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny unnamed, die-hard Christian die twenty to thirty minutes in bikes? With the option of providing a Depp) and Captain Barbossa DISNEY.GO.COM/PIRATES twice during the movie, just to be comparison to biking two miles which safe, secure place to lock up our bikes (Geoffrey Rush) would be back Legendary Blackbeard (Ian McShane) makes his appearance taken away at the very end by a would take half the time. So I decided more students may be compelled to again to battle it out. with Johnny Depp returning as Captain Jack Sparrow. mermaid, movie goers were left to test my theory; the other day I go green and save tax money on With stories of a fountain that with more questions after leaving missed my bus and decided to ride my transportation by cycling to school. NICK LEDONNE ‘12/The Patriot takes one person’s life span and gives it to from Whitecap Bay in order to gain a mermaid than when they entered. another, the pirates, as well as some new guests, tear. Next, they must find the two silver Chalices Overall, the new Pirates gave crowds a go on another search for their treasure. The of Cartagena from Ponce de Leon’s ship. And definite mix of feelings. Some left the theatres in Competition TV unrealistic? legendary Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and his lastly, they must locate the secret entrance to the total awe of the new movie, others upset over daughter Angelica (Penelope Cruz), as well as fountain itself. the wasted money they used to get in. Samantha Smith ‘12 like this, is the best singer really voice is important. Letting them the Spanish Army, take their shots at finding the With all three groups slowly finding their Despite the mixed feelings, Pirates was being chosen? share their opinion is a good thing. treasure. way to the fountain, an anticipated fight scene definitely worth spending the money to see. Not Have an Over the years, reality tv Viewer voting systems also However what is the point of having It’s an all out brawl between the Spanish, and twist ending thrilled the audiences. only were the loose ends of the third movie tied competitions have taken over the have the ability to turn into a judges on these shows if their the English, and Blackbeard’s in a race to find Depp gives another spectacular performance up, but Depp and Rush provided Pirate fans opinion airwaves. From shows like Dancing popularity contest. People vote for analysis of a contestant’s some necessary items in order to use the fountain. as Sparrow. With his witty comments, crazy with another action packed, love-filled movie in with the Stars to American Idol, both all different reasons but it’s likely performance has little effect? They Their first task: take on and capture a mermaid antics, and silly love games in full swing, he brings a long line of successful films. you’d like to celebrities and everyday people are that most of the time, people don’t are experts in their respective field competing against each other for focus on who is the best singer or and know what it takes to be a great share? prize money or the chance to be the best dancer in the competition. artist. The average American does crowned a champion. Each of these They base it off of other factors that not. On American Idol, it’s entirely Thor smashes box offices shows has a different premise but have nothing to do with the skill that up to the country to determine who Alexandra Propati ‘13 vincing god in exile. Thor’s father have probably sat better with me. there’s one thing The voting system contestants should win. The voting system not only sent him down to Earth, Everything else was great. that ties them all demonstrate on would work better if the judges got On May 6, Thor showed us but also his hammer that gives him There was laughter and heart together and would work better if these shows. a greater say in who should stay and just exactly what happens when a all his powers. However, Thor is wrenching moments along with it. that’s the voting the judges got a Viewer votes are who should go. God disobeys his father. Thor, not worthy enough to use it. Kenneth Branagh, the director, did system. Each greater say... being given Same goes for Dancing with the played by Chris Hemsworth, gives Somehow, in a short time since a great job with all the scenes and Send it one depends on based on the age, Stars. Although, the judges’ points an excellent performance as the God they’ve known each other, Thor and special effects. viewer votes to determine who gender, or physical appearance of make up 50% of the vote, that of Thunder. Jane kindle up a romance. The Thor was pretty cool to see in should win but is that really fair? the contestant. percentage should be larger. They The film is based on the comic romance is okay, but it really wasn’t 3-D, however if seen in regular to us. There have been a number of When people vote like this, it’s not should be responsible for the book by Stan Lee. It centers on Thor necessary to add it. version, it will still be fine. There upsets on these shows in which a talent competition anymore. The majority of the votes a contestant getting thrown out of his home There was just so much action wasn’t anything that really popped talented people have been voted off current voting system, especially gets. That way there’s no argument world for disobeying his father. that there wasn’t enough time for out, so I think I would have rather before their time. Just this year, online, can easily be messed up as over talent leaving too soon and the Thor is sent to Earth, where Jane the romance to blossom, so it kind saved the extra money that it costs judges’ favorite, Pia Toscano, got well. It has been known that focus will lie on the winner being voted off of American Idol, causing contestants have had voting lines the best of the best. With an Foster (Natalie Portman) finds him. of feels like they fell in love out of for 3-D and seen it normally. THOR.MARVEL.COM Thor has to face the fact that nowhere. It was only about three Thor will be back, along with wthspatriot thousands across America to be that were down or hackers have improved voting system, these Natalie Portman continues he’ll never be able to go home, days since they met, and then they’re some other superhero friends in the outraged. Many considered her the hacked into the computer system competitions will lose their her successful year in film as meanwhile, his brother, Loki, is up both in love. The most unrealistic Avengers. best and expected her to win. She and altered the votes. These faults reputation of strictly being a she stars as Jane Foster in @gmail.com to some mischievous things back thing in a movie about gods was the Don’t forget to stay after the wasn’t eliminated because of her lack can be responsible for someone popularity contest and become Thor, the latest Marvel super- on Asgard, Thor’s home. romance. It could have left them off credits, because the movie doesn’t of talent but because she didn’t get losing the opportunity of a lifetime. known for the talent they showcase hero to hit the theaters. Hemsworth plays a con- as friends in the end, and that would end until then. enough viewer votes. With a system Giving the American people a and reward. 8 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. The Arts - 17 Weight a second... Concert offers hope to families Robot Manhattan Amy Dennis ‘12 spend more time together. Teenage obesity can be countered The performing arts of WTHS brought hope After presenting the idea to Assistant ready to conquer to families in need through the benefit concert principal Mrs. Theresa Pietrowski, Rimby began Jenn Gordun ‘12 help produce the biggest results, find held in the TD Bank Arts Center on May 14. to generate other staff and student interest after someone who is highly motivated and can Including singing, dancing, and instrumentals, the Winter break and prepared a performance list local music scene Many teenagers are found obsessing over also inspire you as well. concert offered the opportunity for many made up of popular songs with a positive appearances. Whether it’s getting a hall pass Heart disease is also very common in musically inclined students to show off their message. and fixing their make-up in the bathroom, or obese people. The fatty tissue builds up in talent for a worthy cause. “We tried to keep it open to all genres,” said the Christina Cockerill ‘12 checking their hair in the hallway mirrors, the arteries, making it harder for blood to The Township United Concert was director, “we had everything from Pop to teenagers are meticulous with the way they get through. Eventually, the artery might organized in support of Township Hope, an Country so that everyone could have something Sicklerville’s Robot Manhattan, a ska-punk look. completely close, causing a heart attack. organization put together to raise money for to enjoy.” band from South Jersey, has made their way A factor that plays a huge role into Having an increased amount of weight families in need. The acts were mostly comprised On the evening of Saturday, May 14, into the second round, semi-finals of a Battle of appearance is weight. also affects the health of your joints and of popular modern songs by artists like Carrie members of the Washington Township the Bands. On June 11, at the Trocadero Theatre, Obesity is defined as being at least 20% muscles. According to MedlinePlus Underwood, Lady GaGa, Mike Posner and Katy community came out to support the students Robot Manhattan will mount the stage for the heavier then your ideal body weight. It is magazine, adding extra weight to your Perry and each of the students who performed and donate to the Township hope fund. A total second time to fight for chance win. Made up of something that 15% of teenagers worldwide body, stresses your knees and hips. Joint were able to bring their own rendition to the stage. of six-hundred dollars was raised. seven boys from Sicklerville, Robot Manhattan are going through, and 15% more are in danger replacement surgery might not be an option “I had a lot of fun singing,” said Erika Van Mater “Since it was my first time as a director, I has been playing together since last summer. of. Many people do not take weight very because an artificial joint has a higher risk ’14 “the songs were really popular but we could was especially proud that people came to In January, they released their first EP with seriously. They figure, “I like to eat, I’m a for loosening and causing damage. Obesity all bring our own personality to them and that support the show, and of all the students and Test Tube Records in Deptford, New Jersey. It little fat, so what?” Not many people recognize also causes for a higher risk of cancer in made it a special performance.” staff members who stepped up to work together contained six original songs written by the band, the serious danger that they put themselves NICK LEDONNE ‘12/The Patriot both males and females. The concert was directed and originally and make the performance so successful.” said such as their signature “11:11 Is A Lie” and “Low into when giving in, and eating that one junk Obesity also causes extra weight to the conceived by Andrew Rimby ’11. Inspired by Rimby. Expectations”. food that they cannot resist. blood flowing. The little things make all the chest and lungs and could cause sleep apnea similar benefit concerts held by professional In hopes that it will grow larger and more The band, which is made up of singer and It’s not just eating too many fattening foods difference. (when people stop breathing for brief periods). Broadway theatres in the fight against AIDS, he successful every year, the concert cast has agreed guitarist Mike Campanelli, bassist Joe Romano, that puts teenagers in serious risk; it’s inactivity The effects of being overweight and staying This can cause little sleep at nighttime and couldn’t help asking himself “Why not here in to continue the tradition in the future. Performers trumpet Joe Lees, trombone Justin Smith, and not giving your body the exercise it needs. inactive are very serious. According to drowsiness during the day. It also can cause heavy Township?”. Carmina Delfierro ’12, Brandy Staffari ’13 and saxophonist Joe Keating, baritone saxophone Many kids come home from school, and go right TeenHealth.com, increased inactivity can increase breathing and snoring. These are all affects to the Finding a worthwhile cause for the concert Jackie McClear have all agreed to take it under Dom Henry, and drummer Sal Dragone, have been onto the computer, or watch TV. Some might your blood pressure. Additional fat tissue in your respiratory system, when the added weight of came easily through the school’s Township Hope their wing. They are already preparing ideas for playing together since summer, their first not think that it’s a big deal, but it’s the little body requires more oxygen and nutrients, so the the chest walls squeeze on your lungs. Sleep program which benefits anybody involved in next year, with Rimby promising to return as a rehearsals starting in August, with a few line-up things that matter. Even just twenty minutes of blood vessels and heart have to work harder to apnea is also associated with high blood pressure. Washington Township schools who has an illness producer for the upcoming shows. changes since. exercise three to four times a week can help fight get that extra oxygen into your body. This can So think twice before you go home after or disability. With all the costs and funds of “I had a lot of fun singing and dancing and it “I’m just amazed we made it this far,” off obesity. It’s not a difficult task to help keep eventually lead to high blood pressure. school and go on the computer, or watch TV all hospital care, Township Hope helps lift some of was a great experience to be in a concert like Keating said, grinning. you healthy, and it can be easy and fun. Simply joining a gym for a minor fee, or weekend. Just a little exercise a few times a week the financial burden for families in need. It helps this,” said Delfierro, “I’m looking forward to Throughout late summer and fall, they Instead of coming home and sitting down merely getting a workout buddy can easily make can not only change your appearance, but it can the community come together to help take away helping out next year with the directing and being played reoccurring house shows, school events, to watch TV, just go for a walk, or do some all the difference between being overweight and change your outlook on life and your future some of that stress, allowing those families to able to perform again.” and small concerts at Savage School of Rock. In quick sit-ups while watching TV to get your being healthy. To find a workout buddy that will health. November, the boys entered “The Next Big Thing” contest, a competition for unsigned bands Venue experiments with local talent and played at their biggest venue yet—the The Patriot Theatre of Living Arts. Prom organizers created Jenn Gordun ‘12 to enter and exit the venue without any problems. “It’s really awesome. I’ve been playing thanks their The Test Tube is a great place to hear up trumpet for, what, seven years? And now I’m The South Jersey area is home to many and coming bands in South Jersey. Many of the turning on my iPod and seeing Robot Manhattan memorable night senior editiors talented and upcoming bands. With New Jersey’s bands that play there are on the verge of getting on there. It’s amazing,” Lees said, “We’re really music scene becoming more developed and signed. Some are even playing at Warped Tour. excited to play at the Troc; it’s a huge stage and Mark Giannone ‘11 few salad and vegetable choices. desired playing at some points songs eclectic, the lack of decent venues for unsigned Checking out some of the bands at The Test Tube a great chance to get ourselves out there.” The room had a very elegant feel that seemed out dated or songs that Leanne Abrams bands is dejecting and unfortunate. One popular may give music gurus their first sneak peak of The next few months, they plan to keep Seniors at WTHS have many to it as the lights were dimmed down you couldn’t really get a dancing feel Emily Bierman venue that hosts shows almost every night is some of the next rising musicians to come out of selling their music and are hoping to go on tour things to look forward low and the place for. The poor song choices didn’t Anthony Dentino The Test Tube in Deptford. New Jersey. this summer. They’re still going to play their to during the course of Everyone who settings on the stop the spirits of everyone who Alexis Donia With each show booking three to six bands, The atmosphere at The Test Tube is one of same local venues, yet continue to grow bigger. tables made you the school year and few took part in the showed up they danced as if every Ally Gallo and the size of the crowd depending on which pure excitement and support. Whether you are a Plans for new material, both covers and original are bigger than senior feel you were at song were the best one ever played. bands are performing, The Test Tube is a great new band fresh on the music scene playing for alike, are in the works. Whatever happens, they prom. This year prom planning...made a five star Towards the end of the night Mr. Phil Jaffe place for the New Jersey musicians to come the first time, or just an eager audience member just love playing together. took place on May 6 the 2011 senior restaurant and Bollendorf performed a song for the Rebecca Serad together and show off their talents. wanting to check out the local music scene, it is a “I have the best friends in the world. The and was located at the prom a night none not a school crowd which everyone enjoyed and Kelsey Wainwright One wonderful feature about the Test Tube place where everybody is welcome. Many of the songs and the music just write themselves,” Sheridan Hotel in of us will soon dance. Compared kept on dancing for. is its location. It is located in a shopping center bands that are not playing or are on deck will Campanelli stated proudly as he sold their EP to Center City. The to the junior Looking back on the night that located off Clements Bridge road, filled with come inside the venue and listen in on the other fans and friends. weather outside was forget. prom the dance was, its hard to pick out a sore spot numerous stores and restaurants. If anyone gets bands in order to give their full support. Tickets for the show can be purchased by perfect for such an floor was very if there were any. The whole prom Congratulations hungry or thirsty, they can simply walk a few The environment of The Test Tube is emailing [email protected] or by event not too hot with clear blue large and gave people enough room was well put together by everyone stores down to grab a slice of pizza or a soda. always one of pure encouragement and it is what contacting any members of the band via their skies. Once inside everyone was to dance without too much bumping who took part in the planning. They and best wishes There is no need to worry about not being allowed makes it a special and unique place. Check out facebook page, www.facebook.com/ treated to a buffet of food ranging in to the person next to you. The made the 2011 senior prom a night back in because after paying a minor expense of The Test Tube on facebook to find schedules and robotmanhattan. They’re fourteen dollars and the from different kinds of chicken to a music however left much to be none of us will soon forget. for the future. five dollars, a simple hand stamp allows patrons times of shows. doors open at one PM on June 11. 16 - The Arts The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 9 The Arts Views on Osama bin Laden’s death Actors bring home accolades Kelsey Wainwright ‘11 extreme and unusual tactics in A time for reflection, staging a performance. Students in Mrs. Cheryl Silverman’s acting Judged by some opinionated classes made a name for themselves at the judges (Alayna Afanador ’11, Kyle not celebration Newtown Competition, June 2. Collington ’11, and John Maroldo Winning awards for acting excellence were ’12), the groups go through harsh Ginna Neill ‘12 Kristen Lamb ‘11, Krystiana Shaeffer ‘13, criticism. The witty comments and Allison Murphy ‘13, and Renee Belsky ‘11. unusual styles of each play had the May 1, 2011 was a day that will be set in history. Osama bin Laden Best Actor of the entire competition went to crowd laughing. was killed by US Navy Seals that day and no one will ever forget it. That Giovanni DiGabriele ‘11, and Competition Piece The second piece, was Soap day is significant for many reasons. First, we killed Al Qaeda’s leader. won Best Ensemble Performance. Opera, written by Roger Second, we have no reason to believe that we are safer now. Lastly, why This year, Mrs. Cheryl Silverman’s classes Heckerman. The story shows the did the world react to his death as if it was a Fourth of July celebration? put on two one-act plays. They were performed disdain a husband(DiGabriele) has When the news spread like wild fire around the world that Osama Bin on May 12 and 13 in the 11/12 Auditorium. for his wife’s favorite soap opera, Laden was dead, people celebrated like it was a New Years Eve party. The The first, Competition Piece by John S. Vera’s Vicissitudes. After having an fact that there were people in streets and outside of the White House Wells, centers on three drama groups preparing accident at his work and coming KELSEY WAINWRIGHT ‘11/The Patriot screaming and celebrating his death made us look like we were animals. for a competition and the various ways each home to a long argument with his Mrs. Silverman’s Actors’ Studio students (left to Even though some of us had no problem with the way people acted, for all group selects their play, casts the roles, rehearses wife (Abby McCann ’11), husband right) Maura Kagel ‘13, Renee Belsky ‘11, Abby we know it could have gotten bin Laden followers even more outraged than their lines, and performs the final show. From Ed falls asleep and dreams himself McCann ‘11, and Lauren Schwartz ‘11 rehearse their before. In my opinion, I believe there was no reason whatsoever for people the hippie teacher with a strenuous rehearsal into the soap opera. With the cops show, Soap Opera. to have acted the way they did when we found out the news about the man schedule (Jessica Calderoni ’11), to the on her tail and finding herself in the arms of a classes. They convince the crowd of their stories who changed America’s history forever. overbearing teacher who loves her brown-nosers strange man, Vera (Lamb) brings Ed further into and transform the theatre into another world. There’s some controversy among the people about if we are safe or (Murphy), to the fired gym coach who lands an her tragic story. The night was filled with laughs and was another not, now that we have killed the man who was the mastermind who took unwanted role in the theatre department Both acts were brought to life by the talented success in the long line of plays staged by the over thousands of lives September 11, 2001. Are we safe or are we in even (Shaeffer ‘13), the audience experiences three actors that are born and created in Silverman’s classes. more danger than we were before? In my opinion, and I know some people would agree with me on this when I say I don’t think we’re safe at all now. We just killed Afghanistan’s leader, why would we be the safe ones? The Behind the Barricades by Samantha Smith ‘12 tenth anniversary of September 11 is this year and we all have to take major precautions just to be on the safe side in case terrorists from Al Tips for attending Warped Tour Qaeda plan on attacking the US on that date or any day. We have to take NICK LEDONNE ‘12/The Patriot Fun in the sun: and other music festivals major precautions also for the reason that we don’t want to have to start Osama bin Laden relinquished his position as public Samantha Smith ‘12 be enough. There are a number of own water is also a way to easily won’t have to but if you’re on a another war with Afghanistan or prolong the war now. Some people think that the US killing Osama bin Laden was the best enemy number one when he was killed by US Navy SEALS horror stories in which people have save money. I recommend only mission to see about six or more of in his Pakistan compound on May 1. Summer is coming and in the passed out from lack of water so bringing the amount of money you your favorite bands, you’re going thing to do, which on one hand it was, but on the other hand does it make concert world this means one thing: think smart. Remember to keep the are willing to spend. It’s easy to get to need to plan it out. As soon as us safe from terrorist attacks? music festivals. Bamboozle already bottles sealed upon entry. If they’re carried away. you get there, figure out what time happened this past April but coming open, you won’t be able to take everyone is playing. A problem I up is one of the biggest festivals, them in. Tip Number Three: Have a have run into was that most of the Event worth commemorating Warped Tour. This is an all day twitter? Follow the bands playing bands I wanted to see were playing music event held outdoors where Tip Number Two: Save money, for updates. at either the same time as another Mark Giannone ‘11 later, he was brought to justice. our country onto planes with our celebrating the deaths of our people. bands like Blink 182, Green Day, buy wisely. You might not have a twitter band or a signing I wanted to go to. Since the death of bin Laden people and took out thousands of Americans were justified in and My Chemical Romance have The set list paper is something you because you think it’s lame but it is You’ll probably experience the same September 11, 2001 will not only this country but the world honest hard working American their actions after learning of his graced the stage in the past. The don’t need to buy. It’s a flyer that never more useful than it is here. If thing. There is no solution, you’re forever go down in history as the has had different opinions of how citizens. death because so many of us were st festival will be here on July 21 at tells you who’s playing when and your favorite band is having a signing going to have to choose which one day that shook this nation to its to take the death of such a sadistic Therein lies the real reason for faced with death and heartache the Susquehanna Bank Center in at what stage. I know it sounds that day, usually they will tweet matters the most. The only fix is to core and tested the will of every man. Majority of Americans were joy of his death not because he is because of him. We showed the Camden, NJ and if you’re going for extremely helpful and it is, but it is about it. If you want a chance to go to more than one date. man, woman, and child who calls celebratory to hear of the killing of not one of us this is not a racial world that we stand together as one your first time, here are a few tips not worth the money. Save that meet them, they might tweet where these United States home. There is such a heinous individual while issue the fact is he sent men into when we need each other the most that’ll help make your experience three or five dollars and take they are for a meet and greet. At the Tip Number Five: Have fun. no secret by now as to whom the others couldn’t imagine being happy our land to harm us. The final count and that’s exactly what happened even better. pictures of the set list either at one very least they will tweet what time Honestly, Warped Tour is an man was who lead the vicious over the death of another human. of all the deaths from that day is on the night of May 1. of the big boards at a tent like the they’re playing. I recommend experience you won’t forget so it’s attacks of that tragic late summer The true point here is not that nearly 3,000, thousands of Perhaps celebrating a death Tip Number One: Be aware of AP tent or the big, inflatable list of following Warped Tour’s official important to just embrace it. I went morning. Osama bin Laden in just a we are happy for the death of just American’s lives just taken away isn’t the most civil or humane thing the weather. times set up as soon as you walk twitter as well. They’ll keep you last July and I’m still laughing about few hours became public enemy another person the street we are because of the act of one person. to do, but after a decade of hurt for It will most likely be a typical, into the venue. There are tons of informed with important updates, things that happened. Take a million number one of every American. happy because this man struck pure To rub it in even more after the the families of the victims and the humid July day so dress booths set up with everything from contests, and late changes. pictures, collect as many free things We stood together as a nation fear and hatred into the hearts of all attacks happened video surfaced of families of men and women at war appropriately so you don’t band merch to jewelry or as you can and listen to your and on May 1, 2011, nearly a decade of us. This man sent his people into people in the Middle East it was long overdue. overheat. You’ll be outside the headphones and it’s tempting to buy Tip Number Four: Make a game favorite bands or check out some whole time so the risk of becoming it all. Food will also serve as an plan. new ones. Do this and Warped Tour dehydrated is huge. It is important expense since venues are always If you’re there just to chill and will be incredible. You’ll leave Enjoy writing? Join The Patriot! Look for more anouncements in September to bring water. Two bottles will not overpricing items. Bringing your listen to some music, then you already stoked for next year. 10 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Books - 15 Lifestyles Books Forever 21 open for business Literature is his passion Noel Abastillas ‘11 things that he would change. Leanne Abrams ‘11 worth the wait to get cute clothes Now that he’s an for a cheap price,” said Laura “You could be individualistic,” Mr. Richard experienced and adept For those who love shopping Synder’11. Valerio, AP English 12 teacher, said when talking teacher, he’s developed a at Forever 21, the hike to Cherry Forever 21 is located upstairs about his favorite poets, “and break the rules.” standard for teaching. Hill Mall is over! right across from Charming Charlie A lover of the poetry of Walt Whitman and For example, he The Deptford Mall had its and next to Payless. The store is William Blake, Valerio has admired their thought believes that teacher should grand opening of Forever 21 on huge and bright with many selections provoking work since he was in college. always be “on.” Teachers Saturday May 14. The store did not to explore. Valerio took many literature classes at Drew should never be selfish and open until 10 o’clock but people For those who are not familiar University, where he “gained appreciation of the say something along the started arriving at 6 a.m. just to be with Forever 21, this store sells possibility of language.” He fell in love with the lines of “I’m not going to one of the first people to walk into mainly clothes for girls, but they authors’ “natural” informality and conversational reteach this…”, it shows a the store. also have a small section for guys as tone. He became open to the intellectual realm lack of effort and shows no The mall had advertised this well. In addition to their big selection in college, taking classes like the history of ideas concern for the student’s opening online and informed of clothing, they have many different and reading classic literature like King Lear, grade in the class. A teacher everyone that the first 200 styles from which to choose Othello, and The Trial. These things helped should be able to look back customers in line would receive a “Forever 21 is amazing! The Valerio train his mind and question his beliefs. and be proud of their gift card. You could receive a $10, long lines are always worth the wait LEANNE ABRAMS’11/The Patriot In college Valerio became a playwright when students for their students $20 or $210 gift card plus a coupon because I always find adorable Forever 21 is located upstairs across from Charming Charlie in he wrote a play with an existentialist undertone indicate how much of for 10% off if you spend more than outfits. I always spend so much time the Deptford Mall. about two men on a tramp steamer. In his early knowledge they’ve 40 dollars. The store opened at 10 looking around. It’s great!” said shoes. Everything is affordable and Deptford Mall, fans of the store college years, he hoped to become a magazine accomplished to instill in am, but quickly the line grew and Kelsey Magras’11. stylish. are thrilled. editor. their minds. grew. Forever 21 also has a great “I go to Forever 21 because the “I am so excited forever 21 is He gave this up when he realized his calling. To help Valerio instill NOEL ABASTILLAS ‘11/The Patriot “I absolutely love Forever 21. accessory section to look at. It has clothes are always in fashion and so out our mall now. I’ll be shopping Valerio knew he wanted to do something that knowledge in his students Mr. Richard Valerio will go to any length to make a point to I got up super early to wait in line everything from belts, shoes, cheap,”said Alex Centrone’11. all the time now! “ said Melanie would provide an outlet for his passion for he uses humor. He feels his students. He teaches AP and Honors English 12. to get a gift card, it was totally scarves, jewelry, head bands and even Now that Forever 21 is at the Brzezinksi ’11. literature. Teaching would be something that he there’s a performance could enjoy on a day-to-day basis and allow him aspect to teaching. A teacher should know how From his high school rise as a music and that outlet for literary discussion. to grab a student’s attention, articulate important book lover, to his intellectual growth as a lover Sunscreen vital as summer nears One of his first teaching jobs was here at information and discipline students while of poetry and plays, Valerio has come a long Washington Township, teaching a basic English retaining their respec. Humor helps him way since his rural farm childhood. He’s an Leanne Abrams ‘11 block is effective on the skin. “I do not always wear sun block, class in A-hall. He describes this class as “a “perform” he can laugh at himself, and find intellectual with an expansive knowledge of art, The American Association of Dermatology sometimes I just forget and it doesn’t run through constant battle” between him and the students. something interesting for his students, even on music, and literature is in a place where he can With summer creeping just around the (AAD) recommends that a “broad spectrum” my mind,” said Alex Centrone’11. He said that if he could go back, there are many boring topic. openly express it. corner, we are feeling the heat and sun light. Many sun block with an SPF of at least 15 that is When you hear a doctor people spend most of their day outdoors. applied daily to all sun exposed say you can get sun Summer brings the activities such as long beach areas, then reapplied every damage if you don’t days, swimming, sports, and gardening that leave two hours. But who wear sun screen, most Supernatural Secret offers break from vampire trend you in the sun for hours at a time. really does this? think that’s if you are Samantha Smith ‘12 the Touch trilogy, a series centered The characters of Camelia and Despite knowing the dangers few outside for hours at a on the characters of Camelia and Ben. Ben are also written with a lot of people wear sunscreen. People are time. Regardless of Camelia’s life is simple all up Lately in teen novels, supernatural depth. You get the feeling that you aware of getting sunburn but do they how long you are until the day she almost dies. From has meant non human characters like personally know them and therefore really know what sunburn does to outside, whether you there, nothing’s like it used to be. vampires and werewolves but in this understand what drives them. The our skin. Sunburn can affect only are doing something Ben, the boy who saved her life, novel, the theme centers more on a secondary characters like Camelia’s the surface of the skin - or can like walking to your car arrives at her school three months special power that one of the best friends Kimmie and Wes aren’t go deeper, and actually cause or sitting by a window, you later and doesn’t go unnoticed. He’s characters possesses. This is a nice written with as much depth but it is serious skin damage. are exposing yourself to harmful labeled a murderer and as the rest of touch, giving the story a more unique fine when they both bring comic Sunburns don’t just occur on UV light. Some people are at a higher the school stays away. plot. relief to otherwise eerie and tense hot days, sun exposure risk of getting sun damage; this could be However, Camelia can’t help An interesting twist this novel situations. damages us through determined by where you live, such as but be drawn to him and especially has is that in between Camelia’s If you’re looking for a good radiation, which is why we Florida or other places where the sun is his touch. Things get weirder from narrative are what seem like diary read that will get you hooked, Deadly can be sunburn on cloudy usually bright all day. Also, if you are on there when one day, Camelia finds a entries from the boy who is leaving Little Secret is it. The novel is filled days. any medications, make sure to read the picture of herself in her mailbox. Next her the photos and messages. With with intensity and the ending will Sun block protects the skin side effects and warnings. Some skin she receives messages and phone each entry the mystery boy gets leave you wanting more. by blocking out to much UV light medications to treat acne say to limit your calls from a stranger who refuses to creepier and more possessive as his Fortunately Stolarz has from the sun also known as radiation sun exposure because you have a high risk reveal his identity. Ben insists she’s love for Camelia becomes an released the next two novels, Deadly the sun gives off. When deciding on while on the medicines. in danger but as her world becomes finds that he’s not the only one. obsession. It adds even more thrill Little Lies and Deadly Little Games which sun block to use, most people Sun block only takes a few minutes to more rattled, Camelia is left not Deadly Little Secret is a thrilling to the novel as the reader is left to with the fourth, Deadly Little Voice, use SPF as a major factor in their apply and could save your skin in the knowing who to trust. She knows supernatural novel from author wonder out of all the boys in coming out in December 2011. decision. This indicates how long sun long run. Ben’s hiding something but she soon Laurie Faria Stolarz. It’s the first in Camelia’s life, just who is her stalker. NICK LEDONNE ‘12/The Patriot 14 - Tech Talk The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Odds & Ends - 11 Tech Talk Odds & Ends The Alternate Gamer by Eric McComb ‘11 Perspective What is the world still doing here? Old-school Ninja still packs punch Sean McLaughlin ‘11 months now he has been using his radio station fact and allowed to rule our actions in place of to preach to America that the end of the world logic. There are people like Harold Camping who In the column, ‘The Alternate giant peach-shaped spaceship that May 21 has come and gone and it seems would occur on May 21 between 6 to 8pm. take advantage of that fact. The best way to Gamer’, Eric McComb will look shoots lasers. To put it lightly, this that the end of the world jokes have flown out But the real tragedy of the May 21st debacle protect yourself against them is to understand over different and under appreciated game doesn’t take itself too the window with it. is that some Americans went along with it. They that you can question what someone says about games and genres from the past and seriously. This adventure drags you No more will Township students get to say allowed their beliefs to be manhandled by this your faith without questioning your faith. present. all over Japan through incredibly “Don’t make that due on the 25th; the world psychopath and let 2000 year old prophecies Don’t let somebody tell you what you bright and colorful environments isn’t going to be here then.” No more wild dictate their lives. Some people went so far as to believe because belief is one of those precious Not many may recall gaming filled with tasks that range from speculations as to whether there is even a grain commit suicide in order to escape the coming things in life that is yours and yours alone. too well back in 1998. But for those jumping on platforms, to beating of truth in the ramblings of those driving around apocalypse. In one horrible case, a woman slit George Carlin said “The great thing about who do would remember the up enemies, and often times battling in the now infamous “van.” the throats of her children and finally, killed death is that it’s fair. Everyone catches it once.” amount of unique, often single giant robot. There’s a lot to be No, all that is left to do is shake our heads herself in order to protect them from the terrible We don’t know when the end of the world player experiences offered on explored in this game, which can be and chuckle at those foolish enough to dedicate events Harold Camping foretold. will come. We don’t know where we will be Nintendo 64, PlayStation One, Sega a problem considering this is one of their lives to one man’s fairytale only to be Harold Camping is a fool. Like the rest of when it happens or indeed what will happen to Saturn, and the other consoles of the few titles for the Nintendo 64 disappointed. But what did they really expect? us, he does not have special powers. No human us when we eventually reach our end. ‘the fifth console generation’. A that required a Controller Pack due Before I go any further let me just say that being knows with absolute certainty what The best way to pass the time until that prime and pure example of this type to its size. I respect all manner of faiths and beliefs. My happens when you die or when the world will great discovery is to make life as rich and fulfilling of game is Mystical Ninja: Starring Alongside its absurd sense of mantra is whatever you believe; you should end. These are the biggest questions in human as possible. Leave something behind and make a Goemon released in 1998 for the humor is a decent soundtrack that believe it with all your heart. The problem I existence and there are no easy answers. difference in the lives of others. Nintendo 64. This title offered a doesn’t get tiresome to listen to and have with the fantasy spun by Harold Camping This is where faith comes into play; Do that, and you’ll find something more bizarre journey combining platform a game-play style considered nearly Mystical Ninja mixes elements from such classics as Super is that he used people’s beliefs to gain notoriety. believing in something when there is no logical exciting and rewarding then wallowing away elements from games like Super flawless, combining different Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda. Those able to get past the Harold Camping is president of Family proof that it exists. It is a beautiful thing. But speculating about death and the end of the Mario 64 and free-roaming action- elements to guarantee a fun yet still outdated graphics will find that it offers quality play for contempo- Radio, a radio station based in California. For faith becomes dangerous when it is mistaken for world…living in it. adventure elements from games like difficult experience. However, as rary gamers. ‘The Legend of Zelda’ blending the with most platform games, you will elements into a nearly perfect mix. slowly learn that your worst enemy graphics which, while amazing for Goemon is published by company Pokémon masters and the heart of the cards The game follows a wise- is the game’s camera which you its time, cannot compare to games Konami and produced by KCE cracking ninja by the name of cannot control. of the modern era. However, I feel Osaka. This title is rare to find and Sunset McCarthy ‘13 hanging out with some new guy as well. He’s in a different region with the Goemon, his chubby friend Because of its Japanese these last two points are nothing to can often be found on eBay for a new Pokémon which are generally hated by the old fan base. Ebisumaru, a robot ninja named origins, some humor was lost in complain about considering the price ranging between thirty to forty So pretty much everyone thinks they have no idea what manga and So Pokémon had a card game with it, but it could never compare to Sasuke, and a sword-wielding translation and censorship. Also, the game-play quality. Those who dollars. anime is and that it has nothing to do with their life. If they thought this what I think is the most competitive card game to ever exist: Yu-Gi-Oh!. female named Yae as they try to game’s story is told the majority of complain about its aged features are The game is rated E for though, they’d be mistaken. Anime is a Japanese cartoon, many of which The show inspired by a manga showed us the intense card games where stop a group called ‘The Peach the time through dialogue text boxes, no better than the people who Everyone due to animated violence. are translated into English and shown here in the US. Manga is a Japanese holographic monsters would be shown fighting each other and the main Mountain Shoguns’ from turning all which can seem a little too boring complain about black and white Please consider the rating before comic book, they’re usually longer than typical American comic books character, Yugi, would overcome his personal problems and the card games of Japan into a giant stage and all for a more impatient player. movies because of the lack of color purchase and don’t buy anything and they’re read ‘backwards’, right to left. would be a big life changing experience for him. its citizens into loyal dancers via a Another dated aspect is the Mystical Ninja: Starring without prior research. I’m guessing most of you still don’t know what that has to do with Before the more light hearted episodes most of us remember, there your life, well how many of you remember Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!? was a Season Zero to Yu-Gi-Oh! which is a lot darker than the rest of the Opinion Maybe you didn’t realize it at the time, but those are both anime and show was, with dark Yugi (Yugi’s alter ego who would often come out they’ve both had manga and some game associated with them. while Yugi played card games) outright killing people. This amazing show Did you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? If you were got us all hooked on the card game we played more than we breathed. Facebook filling many roles a kid in the 90’s, you probably did. You remember collecting the cards and Personally, I’d have readily spent my food money on those cards. playing the games on your old Game Boys, I’m sure. Japanimation was a The game’s actually still fun now, it’s just a card game but you can get Emily Bierman ‘11 instantly a status made. When school is closed, post statuses with similar subjects (for instance big part of our lives when we were kids; I know that I at least wanted pretty addicted. If you spent the time I did on those cards, a status is made, and everybody scrambles to if Danny Briere got a hat trick or Chase Utley to be a Pokémon master after watching the cartoon every day. when you pick them up you’ll probably still be pretty Every surprising event that has hit the find out if school is actually closed. If a couple hit a homerun, many statuses would appear Pokémon started with the video games and became awesome with them. Though you may think it’s a world this year has been publicized by the news breaks up, or two people are now in a relationship, concerning them), it’s not really a problem. Every widely popular in Japan and America, which spawned the children’s game, playing now you’ll be able to and the internet. Osama Bin Laden is dead. The and it becomes “Facebook official,” everybody student is able to say what they are thinking. popular television show. We all know the ten year old kid introduce more strategy to the game than you Flyers were swept in the playoffs. School is knows. And while some statuses have been wrong (for named Ash who’s trying to become a Pokémon master. could before. closed. It’s snowing. While some things may not be as important, example a “no school” status when school was So what’s Ash doing now? Well, sixteen years So what’s going on with Yu-Gi- Facebook has always been a place to express like a sports event’s final score or how a movie not cancelled), they often are not. Usually, later he’s still ten years old and pretty much Oh! nowadays? The show’s still on, but your feelings in song lyrics or to tell everybody was, other things can possibly change a student’s statuses are more helpful than not. just as bad as when he started. The it’s changed a lot. Though it’s still all about your day or what that awkward moment life. Facebook makes it easier for people, Students find out news stories on more than TV show’s still going on, but about the card game, the characters was that happened to you. Now it’s one of the especially students who don’t watch the news just Facebook. Twitter has also become popular Misty, May, and even now are different and writers have best news sources on the internet. Not only is or read newspapers often, to find out something concerning current events. With just 160 Dawn are gone. He’s hanging thrown card games on Facebook addictive, it’s informative. faster that may have taken them a day longer to characters, a person can find out that their around with a new girl motorcycles into the mix to Many wonder if Facebook is a good thing. find out. favorite actor or actress has died. now, what a pimp. make it a little more While it is definitely a distraction at times, many Some also wonder if some statuses on While social network sites may not always Even Brock is now ‘epic’. Things have students are able to keep up with current events Facebook are too repetitive or too informative. be a positive addition to our world, it cannot be gone and Ash is changed, haven’t they? better. When somebody passes away, there is While it’s true that many students will often denied that they are helpful. NICK LEDONNE ‘12/The Patriot 12 - Teachers of the Year The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2011 June, 2011 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. People - 13 Teachers of the Year People Ms. Marsha Brumberg Musician to record first EP Chris Bosnjak ‘12 “It’s great. We’re friends and I admire him as a teacher. It was a great choice.” She said. Noel Abastillas ‘11 The Beatles, Led Zeppelin then to This year, Ms. Marsha Brumberg was Some of the perks to winning Teacher of Prog Rock bands like Yes, have selected as Teacher of the Year along with with the Year was that she got to throw the ceremonial “Music is everything, what I buzzed around Valenti’s head, or so Monthly Rewind’s Mr. Marty Bouchard. first pitch at the Phillies game on Washington want to do, what I’m always doing, he thought until he met an older kid Brumberg teaches Calculus AB/BC, and Township Night, May 5. and what I’m always thinking named Jake. Foundations. She has been teaching for 22 years Although she and Bouchard were unable to about,” Anthony Valenti ’13 said. Jake introduced him to the and has had 38 years of education. meet any of the players, they still enjoyed it. Valenti is a guitarist, pianist, underground indie scene, with bands Brumberg or, “Ms. B” as her students call “It was the most fun I’ve had in a long bassist, violinist, cellist, songwriter and artists like Pavement, Elliott her, was finishing up class during second period time. I was grinning ear to ear the whole time.” and lyricist. He’ll soon be recording Smith, At the Drive-in, Sunny Day when she heard the news of her selection. She said. his first EP that will be released Real Estate, Texas is the Reason, “I was so surprised to win. I was truly, Although Brumberg won the award, she along with several artists for the Dream Theater, and the Mars Volta. truly shocked.” Brumberg said. still is human and does have obstacles and opening of a new record label created Those bands introduced him to Her students weren’t amazed by the news. challenges in her career. Her most difficult by Valenti’s friend, Ted. Valenti’s punk, post-hardcore, and grunge. He “I wasn’t shocked because she is the nicest challenges she has encountered in teaching is to focus is on creating an alternative became open to a new spectrum of teacher I have had and [she] helps me whenever keep math entertaining and knowing all the sound with progressive, punk, and creativity, ideas, and sound. I am struggling.” Danielle Guzzo ’11 said. CHRIS BOSNJAK ‘12/The Patriot material to teach to others. metal influences. “How fast and clean you She got into teaching because of the love of Ms. Brumberg explains a difficult math She also joked that the most difficult thing “It will sound reminiscent of played didn’t matter, composition the students and that motivation is unchaged. concept to one of her students. is, “Teaching seniors in the spring.” the underground indie bands that and how it sounded mattered,” existed in the 90s,” he said, “so it’ll Valenti said about how his musical “I just love to help students and it’s Aside from teaching, Brumberg likes to head Noel Abastillas ‘11 / The Patriot have that distorted hazy sound.” rewarding when a student tells me they Her students are pleased at how she teaches. down to the beach, read and visit her kids. She palette has changed. He admits that he’s not much Anthony Valenti is embarking on the journey of recording music. understand something. It’s a good career working “Ms. Brumberg really helps me out in also partakes in photography in her spare From there he started playing of a lyricist but he his lyrics center with kids.” Brumberg said. class, I never really understood math as well as I time. This summer she plans to teach summer more unorthodox chords to convey several melodies for one song. to read stories by Herman Melville on “emotional feelings, teenage Getting into teaching, she knew she had to do in her class because she really takes the time courses at GCC and to go to the shore. murkier colors and took a more When he’s not playing music, and his favorite poem is “Rhyme of problems, and experiences.” Though help struggling students. She even stays after to help out every student that she can. She puts For those interested in pursuing a career in technical approach to creating he’s reading nonfiction work like the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel the topics may seem cliché, Valenti school for individual attention to students. so much effort into helping her kids succeed.” teaching, Brumberg has some advice. songs. His six years of guitar and biographies on Jim Morrison, Kurt Coldridge. He admires the meaning takes a unique approach. “I try to break down steps and give options Kelsey Brown ’11 said. “Make sure you love it and you love working music theory has helped him do Cobain, and C.S. Lewis. He finds and metaphor behind it and holds His first musical memory is of to students. In math there’s always more than Brumberg said she feels honored to receive with kids because it’s challenging but also what he calls “conscious writing”, pleasure in investigating the minds that opinion towards music as well. listening to jazz on car rides to one way to solve a problem.” Brumberg said. this award with Bouchard. rewarding.” focusing on trying to come up with of very unique and different Valenti is a musical talent whose kindergarten. His whole life has musical arrangements on a specific individuals and the opinions they writing ability has only begun to revolved around music since then. idea and expanding on it, writing express. In terms of fiction he likes flower. Mr. Marty Bouchard Student wins national award Keli Sharkey ‘11 He teaches the beginner class , opened up a lot of different Communication Technology, opportunities for him. He had to Chris Bosnjak ‘12 five years to win this national award! Kirk is a very One of this year’s Teachers of Advanced Communication Tech- make a speech at the Honors outstanding person and intelligent student. I know the Year is Mr. Marty Bouchard. nology and Monthly Rewind. Banquet, was part of the scholarship This summer Kirk Butler ‘11 will be headed to he will excel,” Anderson said. He has taught as WTHS for over 26 Mr. Bouchard enjoys his job. committee, and be a participated in Germany for the month of July. For scoring very Butler likes to be very humble and modest years. What most people don’t He said, “There are too many the opening throw for Township well on the AATG German test, Butler qualified for about his German Speaking abilities. know is that he wasn’t always a good memories to even mention.” Night at the Phillies. an interview with a representative of the AATG and “I’m not fluent by any means. To be honest communications teacher but started He loves working with the kids He explained how exciting and then to the National Committee of the AATG and though, I really have no idea. Since I don’t know as a wood shop and printing teacher. and seeing what they have to give to fun the game was and how it was was selected to receive a trip to Germany. any native German speakers, the only standards by Because he always loved doing the program. neat to be on the field. His secret is “It’s going to be a great chance to experience a which I can assess myself are my teacher and peers. hands-on projects, Bouchard One student said, “Mr. B is a that he is a diehard Mets fan. foreign culture not just as an observer, but as an By that standard, I’m pretty good, but in Germany attended Rowan University where great teacher. He always lets us be “I had my Mets jersey on under active participant.” Butler said. it’s a completely different story. We’ll see how good he studied to be a wood shop teacher. creative and we always learn a lot.” my shirt at the Phillies game,” Mr. Butler will be staying either in the famous city I really am when I get there,” Butler said. After graduating he got his first Mr. Bouchard is also in charge Bouchard said. Although the Phillies of Nuremberg in the German state of Bavaria, or Butler is in both the National Honors Society job at Washington Township . He of taping after school programs and aren’t his number one team, he still Kulmbach, the capital of the district of Kulmbach in and the German National Honors Society, but even worked as a wood shop teacher for sports. Many times he is at the had fun at the game and supporting Balvaria. Both cities have a rich tradition and cultural he was shocked that he won. a few years until new jobs started Friday night football games taping Washington Township High School. history. “I was very surprised and more excited than I opening. Bouchard felt the newer each play to make sure viewers at In his free time Mr. Bouchard On his trip to Germany, Butler would like to can express in words.” Butler said. jobs were more technically updated home can see it too. enjoys spending time with his wife visit Munich, Marktplatz, and Frauenkirche. Butler He is anticipating the trip. and he felt it was a good opportunity Though Bouchard has been Renee, his two daughters Lacey and Photo courtesy of MR.JERRY CULLEN would also like to visit Dresden which is a city filled “I’m not really a summer person. By July, I’m to open a new field in the school. He very dedicated to his job, he was Madison and his dog Riley. He Showing his true colors, Mr. CHRIS BOSNJAK ‘12/The Patriot with things to see or as Butler said, “Too much art to out of things to do, but this summer’s going to be decided to go back to Rowan and surprised to win Teacher of the Year. thinks spending time with his family Bouchard, a die-hard Mets fan, Kirk Butler was awarded a name!” lovely.” He said. studied communications before “I was shocked, honored, is very important. He also enjoys wore a mets t-shirt under his month-long trip in recognition German teacher Mr. Ray Anderson thinks very With a busy summer ahead, Butlers first time founding the communications happy and surprised,” he said. playing the bass and going boating Phillies jersey when catching of his excellence in speaking highly of him. in Germany should be a great adventure that he will program in our school. Being one of the winners also in Wildwood all summer. the pitch from Ms. Brumberg. German. “I’m very, very proud to have a third student in always remember.