Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org March 2017 Volume XXI Issue 2 Debate Team Rolls To Eleven Tournament Wins Sara Bove Staff Writer

The Harrison High School De- 16 debaters nationwide, and Piliero round robin's pods after preliminary In the Byram Hills champion- four) of both the Valley Round Robin bate Team has quietly been rolling won it with a 13-1 ballot and was rounds, and placed second after ship, junior Carl Spana reached in Iowa and the Glenbrooks Tourna- along, rolling to one of the most undefeated in the Greenhill National losing a close final round on a 2-1 quarterfinals and elimination rounds ment in Chicago. Lapkin was invited successful years they’ve ever had. Championship in a field of 102 Lin- decision. He also did extremely well alongside junior Brian Siegel at to the Valley Sophomore Throw- As they win more and more tour- coln-Douglas debaters. Raffi also at the Greenhill National Champi- Yale’s National Championship. Carl down in West Des Moines, Iowa, as naments, the team grows stronger placed fourth overall at the Valley onship, where Zinman received his Spana also has reached elimination one of the top sophomores in the with each passing week. Since early Round Robin and third at the Valley first bid to the Tournament of Cham- rounds at Byram Hills, Yale, Apple country and placed in the top four. September, the debaters have won Tournament in Iowa, where he was pions. He has gone on to receive Valley, Princeton, and Newark. The Harrison freshman debat- two national championships, a na- the top seed. He also was the top TOC bids at Princeton and Newark. Brian Siegel has reached elim- ers are also advancing quickly as tional round robin invitational, three speaker at the Bronx High School of O'Reilly placed in the top 16 at ination rounds at Yale, Bronx, Princ- they learn the dynamics of debate. regional tournaments, as well as four Science's New York City Invitational Yale's National Championship and eton, and Newark. At the Regis First-Timers' Tourna- novice championships. All told, the and at the MinneApple Invitational also reached elimination rounds at Sophomores Caroline Wong ment, the novices took seven of the team has won an incredible 11 tour- in Minnesota, as well as Newark’s Scarsdale. and Matt Wilson reached JV elimi- top ten places. Ava Zinman placed naments this season first, and Matthew Repecki, to date. Students Eva Rogers, Diana Djang- have placed in the aracheva, Ethan Voskoff, top four in five oth- Victoria Lendino, and Lo- er tournaments and gan Wasserman all placed team members have in the top ten. The novices held the top speak- have gone on to win three er at two national subsequent tournaments: championships. Scarsdale, Stuyvesant, and Senior Raffi Newark. Ava Zinman won Piliero is a strong Scarsdale and Stuyvesant, force in the national and Matthew Repecki and debate communi- Ethan Voskoff closed out ty. He started his Newark. The older members debate career as of the team expressed their a freshman on the excitement in seeing the rapid team and has since development of these begin- advanced himself to ner debaters. become well known The team owes its for his debating thanks to their dedicated skills on a national coach, Mr. Chetan Hertzig, scale. He current- who shares the same passion ly is ranked the #1 for debate as his students Lincoln-Douglas and works ardently to prepare debater by the Na- the debaters to perform to the tional Speech and best of their abilities. Debate Association, “The team continues to and has the largest attract a large and diverse ar- number of bids to ray of talent from the Harrison the Tournament of student body, and I look for- Champions – eight ward to seeing new members thus far – of any Lin- join in the coming years as coln-Douglas debat- The great debate. This year’s debate club continues to impress, winning tournament after tournament. Pictured here at a recent tournament, are: our team keeps growing,” Mr. (left to right) Justin Wilson, Matt Zinman, Carl Spana, Raffi Piliero, Caroline Wong, Lauren Cole, and Mr. Chetan Hertzig. lorful life, photographing ers in the country. and experiencing critical moments in history. The HHS debate team leads the nation in Lincoln-Douglas debate Tournament of Champion bids. Hertzig said. He is excited to Piliero has Courtesy of Mr. Chetan Hertzig see the current team’s rapid been the top seed progress. and top speaker in many events Tournament. Junior and sophomore debat- nation rounds. Caroline was in JV The Harrison students and since early this school year, winning The team is also fortunate to ers have also had a tremendous elimination rounds at Yale and Apple community congratulate the debate the Byram Hills championship after have seniors Matt Zinman and Sam- start to the season. Valley. team for their tremendous success being top seed and top speaker, the mi O’Reilly, who also are advancing Junior Lauren Cole is now Matt Wilson cleared through to so far and wishes them well for the Greenhill Round Robin, Greenhill very well in the high school debate TOC-qualified. She won the Ridge JV elimination rounds at Yale, while remainder of their season and the National Championship, the Prince- world. In the Byram Hills Round Tournament, reached quarterfinals Justin Wilson reached JV elimina- upcoming Tournament of Champi- ton Debate tournament, Scarsdale, Robin, an invitation-only event, Zin- at Newark, and has been in elimi- tion rounds at the Glenbrooks Tour- ons. and Newark. The Greenhill Round man was runner-up, and was the nation rounds at Scarsdale, Apple nament in Chicago, and sophomore Robin was an invitational for the top top-placing debater in both of the Valley, and Princeton. Eli Lapkin was in JV seminfinals (top

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Gavels Galore For MoCo On Princeton Trip

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor

The Harrison Model Congress Senate Judiciary Committee, sopho- Science and Technology Committee. multiple members of the club’s board co-President Jess Hart, winning an team returned home on November more Matthew Griff won an Honor- In addition to the newcomers, brought home hardware as well. For Honorable Mention in the House Ed- 20 with nine awards from the Prince- able Mention in the Senate Banking, senior Leslie An won an Honorable the second consecutive trip, senior ucation and Workforce Committee. ton Model Congress in Washington, Housing and Urban Affairs Commit- Mention for her work in the Full Sen- co-President Spencer Korek won Junior Secretary Samara Lipman D.C. The trip was definitely one to tee, and junior Ethan Evans won ate sessions. a Gavel in the House Government won her second consecutive Gavel remember for everyone, with a lot an Honorable Mention in the House Not to be outdone however, Reform Committee, along with fellow in the Senate Environment and Pub- of newcomers who made strong im- lic Works Committee. pressions on both the Harrison del- The final Gavel from the dele- egation and their committee chairs. gation was also a consecutive one, Club Secretary Samara Lip- with Matthew Schwartz bringing man, in the official press release home another one in the Senate Ap- put out by the delegation, described propriations Committee. Schwartz, the group as “A combination of big who has taken the club by storm personalities and differing opinions since his arrival in 2015, received a made up our team this conference,” broken Gavel, but a MoCo source and, in spite of these differences, “ul- confirmed to the Husky Herald that timately become a close knit group he will be receiving a new one in the of students who supported and en- mail after reaching out to the Exec- couraged their teammates the entire utive Directors of Princeton Model weekend.” Congress to request one. The newcomers definitely had In addition to the award wins, to step up, with board members the club exemplified that every mem- and experienced debaters Christian ber is an extremely strong debater, Steins and Lauren LaManna unable with 22 out of 23 bills presented in to attend the conference. committee sessions being passed, “A little political diversity should including two Constitutional Amend- always be encouraged,” said junior ments, proposed by Spencer Korek Mark Rossi, “made us a better group and Jack Roshco. this trip.” The trip was definitely not all Rossi, on his first trip, received work, however, as the group used an Honorable Mention for his work the eight hours of free time on Sat- in the Senate Homeland Security urday November 19 to take advan- and Governmental Affairs commit- tage of the sights of Washington, tee, which he described as a perfect including Georgetown University, match. Going for the Gavels. Harrison’s Model Congress Club went down to D.C. and returned with nine awards. PIctured here (Left to the Smithsonian Air and Space Mu- right) are (Bottom Row), Leslie An, Rachel Schmaier, Samara Lipman, Jess Hart, Julia Appelbaum, Sara Bove, Amelia Fisher, Rossi wasn’t the only new (Middle Row) Matt Griff, Brian Aslanian, Thomas Zink, Joey Tiburzi, Chris DiRusso, (Top Row) Ethan Evans, Spencer Korek, Alex seum, the National Mall, the World delegate who found a niche in his Kaplan, Ben Stein, Matthew Schwartz, Keon Azar, Ari Heilbrunn, Jonah Gellert, Mark Rossi, Jake Coloccia, and Jack Roshco. War II Memorial, and the legend- committee; junior Keon Azar won a The next conference will take place from March 30 to April 2 at the University of Pennsylvania. ary Washington institutions, Shake Courtesy of Ms. Meghan Orban Gavel as outstanding delegate in the Shack and J. Crew. DECA Club Has Record Wins At Regionals Ally Platte Proofreading Editor DECA, the business club at fourth places in their individual com- terview), Krizia Franciosa (Sales Schnapp (Travel and Tourism). Isabella Tosto (Quick Serve Harrison High School, participated petition. Demonstration), Erin Nelson (Vi- Students that came in second Restaurant Management), Nahuel at the Regional Competition at Rock- Students that came in first place sual Advertising), Grant Muller and place in their individual competition: Aguirre (Business Finance), David land Community College and fin- in their individual competition: Lauren Nielsen (Business Law and Matthew Griff (Personal Financial Choi (Principles of Marketing), Re- ished with a record-breaking amount Brett Silber (Restaurant and Ethics), Adam Eljamal and Matthew Literacy), Ally Huhne (Retail Mer- ese Ptashnik (Principles of Hospital- of wins. With 33 qualifications for chandis- ity and Tourism), Jeannine Eljamal the State competition out of the 41 ing), Anisa (Principles of Business Management students that competed, all students Naddschar and Administration), and Thomas competed to their best abilities and (Food Gresham (Public Speaking). succeeded academically, personal- Market- Students that came in fourth ly, and professionally. ing), Kevin place in their individual competition: In order to compete at the Re- Allegretti Thiago Meneses (Hotel and gional Level, students are required (Apparel Lodging Management), Adriana Io- to complete a written exam as well and Ac- lascon (Human Resource Manage- as a role-play. These scores are cessories ment), Ally Platte (Marketing Com- then added up at the conclusion of Marketing), munication), Max Scoli (Sports and the role-play and are averaged to Matt Coo- Entertainment Marketing), Ben Gold- make a final score. Those students per (Prin- man (Business Services Marketing), who qualify in the top four at the ciples of Jeanniviv Bansah (Principles of Regional competition are eligible to Regional Success. Of the 41 students that competed, 33 qualified to advance to the State competition. Business Hospitality and Tourism), and Ryan move on to the State competition Courtesy of Mr. Joe Santo Manage- Homem (Decision Making). on March 8, 9, and 10 in Roches- ment and Congratulations to all of the ter, NY, for the New York State DECA Food Service Management), Spen- Schwartz (Buying and Merchan- Administration), and Zach Greif students that placed in the Regional Conference. cer Danzig (Accounting Applica- dising), Alex and Sammy Kaplan (Principles of Finance). competition! Cheer on DECA as they All students that qualified for tions), Josh Cooper (Principles of (Sports and Entertainment Mar- Students that came in third advance to the State level Confer- States placed between first and Marketing), Will Marriott (Job In- keting), and Darin Iraj and Jarred place in their individual competition: ence in March! March 2017 News & Features Husky Herald 3 Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Thrives

Ari Heilbrunn and Paige Zeidel Proofreading Editor and Staff Writer

September 2016 marked the because they took the same course have reached out to get help, which the students through the program. the geometry department is particu- resurrection of one of the best pro- and were in the exact same shoes as widened the variety of students that For young adults to get experience larly fond of the program as it helps grams to ever touch Harrison High these students are in now, making it the service touches within the great- adapting their methods of learning to incoming freshmen adapt to the new School students, the free, peer- easier for tutors to create bonds with er Harrison community. help others and to become the teach- atmosphere of high school, both in to-peer tutoring service. Originally er is teaching the student-tutors how the math-specific content, but also started by senior Spencer Korek in to work collaboratively with others as through the peer-to-peer mentoring 2014, the reigns of the program have well as reinforcing their own under- aspect, as tutors provide great in- been passed along to current juniors standing of material, which will help sight for freshmen to address all of Paige Zeidel and Ari Heilbrunn (Pro- them later down the road. their needs as incoming HHS stu- gram Directors ). The collaborative The keystone principle of this dents. effort has made the effective team program is that the service provides The guidance department and take the program from its initiation to benefits to both parties, which en- high school administration have becoming one of the premier offer- sures, maintains, and upholds the also voiced their high praise for the ings for students at HHS. continued success of the program. program. Ms. Marshal, a counselor Together, in order to keep the A HHS student after receiving at the school, said, “The HHS peer program running smoothly and to en- tutoring noted, “The tutoring program tutoring program is truly a very valu- sure that students at the high school has helped me tremendously in my able asset to our students and com- can get the necessary help they core classes this year so far. Once munity as a whole. The efficiency of need, the Program Directors careful- I was made aware of the program the process and the quality of the ly match students who request help I knew that it would be in my best support is unbelievable. Many of my with tutors who have specialties in a Tutoring their own horn. The free service started last year by senior interest to take advantage of the students have greatly improved their multitude of specific subject classes. Spencer Korek, is now carried on by this article’s authors. Peer-to-peer opportunity and use this incredible grades after just a few sessions. I tutoring is available to everyone at the high school from student tutors The program is especially effec- specializing in a multitude of subjects. resource to develop my understand- know and hope the program will con- tive because it is founded on the idea Courtesy of Ms. Monica Miles ing in my classes. Not only has the tinue to grow to new heights.” of true “peer-tutoring.” The efficacy tutoring reinforced my learning, but it If you know anyone in need of peer-to-peer tutoring over tradi- students and truly provide the best So far, the program has been has also taught me great study tools of academic support, or in need of tional teacher-to-student tutoring is service possible. a great success. With over 70 stu- and methods that I will be sure to use additional insight into Harrison High that in the former, both parties can The majority of the program in- dent-pairs so far this school year, in the future.” School, give them a small nudge to feel comfortable with each other, and cludes upperclassmen tutoring the many students are benefiting from In addition to students sharing look into this beneficial service. likely will share more commonalities lowerclassmen, in classes they have the extra help. The students are positive feelings in regards to the than that of a teacher-student tutor- already taken in past years, have learning and are improving in their program, the faculty is seeing great ing. Additionally, the students are excelled in, and thoroughly enjoyed. classes. Additionally, the tutors are improvement among their students best apt to become tutors for others Even some middle school students learning just much if not more than with grades as well. For example, No-Shave Initiative Raises Funds, Questionable Beards Ari Heilbrunn Proofreading Editor In November of 2007, the Hill while, the once local tradition At the end of the month, family from Chicago had their lives became world famous. Since its the Executive Board Spon- shaken like never before. Soon af- inception, No-Shave November sored an event held after ter being diagnosed with colon can- and other noteable facial hair school to commemorate the cer, Matthew Hill, father of 8, passed fundraisers in November have month, but most of all, to shave away. After years of grieving, the Hill raised millions of dollars and has the teachers! Many students family decided to turn one of their fa- stretched to all corners of the and faculty attended, and there vorite traditions into a memoriam for world, including South Africa, the were lots of laughs alongside their father. Czech Republic, Denmark, and the “warm-embarrassment” The idea behind “No-Shave No- Australia. from the somewhat-cleanly vember” can be traced back years, In Harrison this November, shaven teachers. most notably to pro sports. In late Executive Board Member Sa- Some of the most note- October, as the World Series winds mara Lipman headed the event able beard designs included down each year, the monstrous alongside Board President, Andie Vice-Principal Larry Mastrota beards atop most of the players fac- Steinberg. Before the com- SIdeburns and more. Mr. Digioia shows featuring “Mutton-Chops,” and off his new power look. es are sometimes more interesting mencement of the event, Lipman English teacher Jacob Brill Mad Max: Kaplan Road. Mr. Kaplan heads out into the new facial hair frontier. and appealing than the game itself. Those who participated in the ing Execu- event upon its creation tive Board could not shave for a chaired month, and the idea the event was to see who could along- grow the longest, and side the most beautiful beard. board of Many members of Harrison’s the Hill family had par- “Relay for ticipated in the festivi- Life” team, ties before, but in 2009, which al- they decided to use the lowed the traditional game as a event’s fundraiser for cancer allocated donations to be do- nated di- rectly to the Amer- The Hairful Eight. A motley lineup of participants in this past year’s charitable No Shave November initiative. Pictured (left to right) are Mr. Roberts, Mr. Digioia, Mr. ican Can- Zappala, Mr. Mastrota, Mr. Napolitano, Mr. Kaplan, Mr. Brill, and Mr. Martindale. Their hirsute histrionics raised more than $450. Students and faculty had a great cer Soci- time. Photos courtesy of Samara Lipman ety. De- their faces!” In this Lipman was re- re- said, “This month should be really showcasing his mix of “handlebars” spite al- ferring to the fundraiser-side of the search great. Not only will it raise money for and a “Tony Stark” goatee. most all of the teachers being berat- event, as alongside having partic- and a great cause, but it will strengthen In the end however, this event ed with photos the following day, the ipants grow their beards out, HHS aware- the camaraderie between students was truly designed to raise money event was truly a great success, and community members could pay Wolverine. Mr. Roberts ness. and faculty alike.” She later added: for cancer research and awareness. students and faculty alike are cer- and donate to vote on designs that shows his wilder side to After a “I can’t wait to see all my teachers Through the voting and donations, tainly looking forward to it in years accompany his super math they wanted to be shaved onto their short with comically striking designs on over $450 was raised. The sponsor- to come. powers. teachers. March 2017 4 Husky Herald News & Features Getting Ready for Relay

Samara Lipman Staff Writer

Have you noticed an increasing ther do we. the fight against cancer is, unfortu- battle, I Relay for those who are still filled with food, information about the abundance of the color purple in the Over the past three years, the nately, a shared obstacle in a world fighting, and I Relay for those who event, people from all demograph- school hallways? Well, there’s a rea- event has grown immensely and where finding a common ground has cannot fight themselves.” ics of the community…and a lot of son. The third annual Relay For Life has become something that touches become seemingly impossible. We Christian Steins, a junior on purple! Any and all are welcome to of Harrison is quickly approaching, each member of the community in a are all working towards one goal: to the committee, said, “I Relay for my attend!! and we want you to help us paint our unique way. Last year, grandfathers who The actual Relay event will be world purple! Relay For Life raised were both diag- taking place on June 3, on the high Just three years ago, a group $117,000 with over nosed with cancer, school’s track and baseball field. In- of eight high school students took 600 participants, mak- one taken in the ‘90s terested in how to get involved? It’s action in starting a Relay For Life ing it the most highly and the other taken super easy! Just go to the Relay For of Harrison. Relay For Life is the attended event at the in the 2000s. I also Life of Harrison website and start signature fundraising event of the high school. Relay for my former your own team. Get your friends to- American Cancer Society. The mon- This year, the babysitter, Nancy gether and create a goal. All contri- ey raised goes towards research Event Leadership Defonce, one of the butions go a long way, no matter the and various forms of support for pa- Committee has an- strongest women I size. There are so many ways to get Courtesy of Relay for Life tients and family. For one night, par- nounced their goal to knew, who fought a involved, so please reach out with ticipants come together to walk the be $120,000. In addition to this mon- find a cure. The color purple denotes strong battle against breast cancer.” any further questions to the Event track, not only with the goal of raising etary goal, the committee is promot- that, in this war, we all share one true Like Andie and Christian, we all Leadership Committee. money for the American Cancer So- ing Relay’s slogan, “Paint your World color. have a reason to get involved with Relay For Life: Each lap gets ciety, but also to stand as a support Purple,” in order to publicize the The entire high school is en- Relay For Life and to join the move- us closer to more birthdays, each to all those in the community affect- event. But why purple? Why does couraged to think about the ques- ment. penny raised gets us closer to find- ed by cancer in some way. The event Relay even have a color? Of course, tion: “Why do you Relay?” The Relay For Life Kick-Off ing the answer, and each stroke of lasts approximately twelve hours. there is a reason for everything. In Event Group Lead Andie Stein- Event, originally scheduled for Feb- purple gives us a sign of hope. Don’t Participants are encouraged to stay the fight against cancer, there are berg says, “I Relay for my Grandma, ruary 9, will now be happening on miss out on this amazing event and up for as long as possible – signify- no barriers. The event has been one of the strongest women I know. March 21, starting at 7p.m. in the opportunity! ing that cancer never sleeps, so nei- able to grow at such speed because I Relay for all those who won their Student Union. That night will be A Moving Experience x 2 Margaux Ducasse and Amelia Fischer Staff Writers

Change is never easy, and of- she said. “When I found out I was dled many old friendships in Harri- and worth the experience.” nervous as I had expected to be.” ten it is out of our control. Switching moving back to Harrison though, I son. Moving can be hard and a dif- It was a concern for Amelia Now that half of the school year schools is fairly common and, for was even more excited, but nervous. ficult time, but with the right people Fischer, who had never been to Har- is behind her, Amelia reflects on the many, so are the anxious feelings I had heard from my friends here, guiding you, it can make it easier rison before. change. which accompany the transfer. From how much everything had changed, “Although I did not relocate to “Looking back, despite my dev- new classes, to new hallways, to and was nervous because while they Harrison from another country, I did astation upon first finding out I would new people, relocating schools can all transitioned to the high school move from a different state,” she be switching schools, if I had the be very intimidating, especially when together, I would be making the said. “Prior to moving to Harrison, opportunity to change my predica- the incoming student is coming from change later.” I lived in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon ment, I wouldn’t,” she said. “Moving another state, or in some cases, an- It was going to be a big transi- finding out that I’d be moving toa to a new place can be intimidating; other country. tion. new state and a new school mid- however, the outcome is worth it. Here are the personal stories “To make the change a little way through high school, I was dev- I still am friends with all the people of two recent additions to Harrison’s easier into the high school, I decided astated. I too did not want to move from my old school, and my transfer student body. to go to orientations and had several away from all my friends and family to Harrison has allowed me to make Junior Margaux Ducasse, re- different meetings to meet the teach- in St. Louis.” new friends as well. I’m someone cently returned with her family after ers,” she said. “While at orientation, It is a lot to go through for any- who enjoys meeting new people and living in France. I also met many new people and re- one. Amelia felt apprehensive about if I had not switched schools, I nev- “I had lived in Harrison my alized the transition wouldn't be as being “the new kid.” In an attempt, er would have gotten the chance to whole life,” Margaux said. “I had all intimidating as I thought.” to feel more at home, she joined the meet the people I now know. Moving my friends here and had grown up Margaux is now happily back in soccer team. to a new area also has allowed me American. When I found out I was Harrison, reunited with old friends. “Despite the fact that I’ve to experience a different community moving to France, I was excited but “Having had these two very dif- switched schools before, I was still and overall, broaden my horizons. devastated. I had never experienced ferent experiences has prepared me apprehensive about the hardships,” With college in the near future, I a big change until now. I did not for different obstacles that I could Amelia said. “Joining the soccer recognize that learning to adapt to a want to leave my friends and the life face in the future,” she said. “I now team proved a great decision. The new environment is essential and, to I had created behind.” have lived through two different cul- girls on the team were so welcoming an extent, I am grateful I got the op- Yet her family moved, and so tures and realize how lucky I am to and inclusive. Overall, they eased portunity to experience the challeng- Welcome to HHS. Amelia Fischer did Margaux. be able to have these experiences. and Margaux Ducasse look happy and my nervousness about the start of es inherent in moving to a new place “The two years I lived in France I have kept in touch with my friends well-adjusted to their new environs. school. When the first day of school prior to college.” were an unforgettable experience,” from France, but also have rekin- Courtesy of Jane Abi-Habib eventually rolled around, I wasn’t as

Friends of Rachel Club Works to Keep Things Positive at HHS Olivia Naioti Staff Writer The Friends of Rachel Club at chel’s story and started the non-prof- School Friends of Rachel Club guid- to individually named U.S. service sorted by the members of the club to Harrison High School, with advisor it organization that is Rachel's Chal- ed two donation drives this fall. The members deployed overseas and be shipped to the charities. Ms. Cathy Roger-Ganns, is an or- lenge today. first drive was having the club col- their families waiting at home. Each According to the Co-President, ganization created in memory of Ra- According to Harrison Central lect Halloween candy from students package contains food, entertain- junior Sara Barbieri, “I feel very ap- chel Joy Scott, the first person who School District, Rachel’s Challenge around the school. The second drive ment, hygiene, and man-made items, preciative and privileged to have a died in the Columbine High School provides a framework for students had students and other peers donate as well as personal letter for support. big part in this club. I feel so happy shooting on April 20, 1999. Harrison to create a positive atmosphere and warm socks to be given away for do- The goal is to help lift the spirits and that we have the opportunity to do High School’s club is a connection to culture in their own school by making nation. meet the needs of the Veterans and so much for other people. For the help continue Rachel’s challenge. students feel more connected as well For the first drive, the Hallow- their communities. Also, to help pro- upcoming holiday, the club is trying According to Rachel’s Chal- as creating a connection with their een candy was collected and sent vide volunteer opportunities for peo- organize and promote a donation lenge, after her death, many stu- communities. As Rachel Scott wrote to veterans overseas through the ple all over the country to express where students in the school can dents that Rachel reached out to in her final school essay, “I have this American Legion’s program Opera- their appreciation for those who fight bring in toys for children. We will shared stories with the Scotts about theory that if one person can go out tion Gratitude. for our country. then donate the toys to the needy the profound impact her simple acts of their way to show compassion, According to Operation Grati- Secondly, the Friends of Rachel and those who don’t have a chance of kindness had on their lives; even then it will start a chain reaction of tude, more than 200,000 care pack- Club collected cozy socks to be do- to receive gifts on the holiday. The preventing one young man from tak- the same. People will never know ages are annually sent to Veterans, nated to a local homeless shelter in Friends of Rachel Club is a great ing his own life. They soon realized how far a little kindness can go.” First Responders, Wounded Heroes, regards to the upcoming cold winter. opportunity to help volunteer and the transformational effect of Ra- Members of the Harrison High New Recruits, their Caregivers and The donations were collected and brighten the lives of others.” March 2017 News & Features News & Editorials Husky Herald 5 10 Tips To Help Reduce Study Stress

Kendall Gaynes and Richa Mehra Editor-in-Chief and Co-Managing Editor Munch’s The Scream Courtesy of The National Museum Tests are inevitable. They are day can really help as you get closer you might as well kill two birds with for your next test can even turn into nothing more or less than a basic to your inevitable test. You will feel one stone and take a study break to a new lifestyle! Although you may think you part of school. Nevertheless, testing much more prepared and be hap- get some exercise or go on a long breathe all the time, taking concen- is stressful, and is probably one of pier with yourself if you start study- walk. You'll be able to refresh as well 7. Stay Hydrated trated breaths or working through the most stressful aspects of school. ing early instead of trying to cram a as clear your mind and go on a quick breathing exercises is extremely So, we thought a couple of tips for whole unit’s worth of learning into getaway from schoolwork. The amount of water in the effective at clearing your mind and studying stress-free are necessary one night. human body ranges from 50-75%. lessening your stress levels. When- to make your high school experience 5. Sleep That’s a lot. Drinking water can re- ever feeling stressed, just take a few just a little better. 3. Create a Productive At- lieve fatigue, improve mood, treat long breaths in and out and you’ll be mosphere If you're planning on pulling an headaches/migraines, flush out tox- surprised by how much better you 1. Stay Organized all-nighter the night before a test, ins, and more. All of these things soon feel. One of the worst things you can think again. The key to efficient help with the focus and retention Yes, it’s hard. But when you do when studying is get distracted. studying and feeling healthy is to get necessary during studying. Water 10. Create a Routine are stuck in a situation with back- First things first, put your phone in a lot of sleep. According to The Na- is clearly pretty awesome, so make to-back tests, organization is neces- another room so you aren't tempted tional Sleep Foundation, teenagers sure to stay hydrated and drink up! Creating a schedule and stick- sary. Some suggestions for this in- to use it. Some things to help you need around 8-10 hours of sleep per ing to it can make life a lot easier. clude color coding your notes, using stay focused are listening to sooth- night in order to function properly. A 8. Play With Puppies When you have a basic routine to post-it’s to mark important material, ing or classical music, lighting a can- good night's sleep will go a long way slip into, you don’t have to worry and creating lists/schedules to make dle, and organizing your notes by in the study process. Animal therapy is a real remedy about what to do and when to do sure you study what you’re sup- subject. A more relaxed atmosphere for stress. Yes, it’s amazing, I know. to it. Although this can get boring, posed to study. can lead to more productive study- 6. Eat Right During midterms and finals, Stanford when it comes to studying, having ing. University actually creates a place a schedule is often the best way to 2. Start Studying Early Ever heard the term “you for students to play with puppies to stay both focused and organized. 4. Get Exercise or Take a are what you eat?” Well, by eating help relieve their stress. So, whether When your teacher tells you Walk brain-boosting foods, you can make this is going downstairs and giving School and studying in gener- to study throughout the unit you’re sure you turn into a healthy, studious your dog some love or heading out al is hard. But, hopefully, with these learning, it often sounds unneces- You may know that exercise student. Avocados, blueberries, dark to a pet store, this is one fun, easy, tips we can help make the process a sary. The weeks ahead don’t cry out can improve your physical health, chocolate, and celery are just a few and very cute remedy to stay stress bit more bearable. with urgency; however, it's important but did you know it can also stimu- of many foods you can eat that will free. to take this advice seriously. Review- late your brain? It's important to get give you energy for an efficient study ing a little bit of each subject every 60 minutes of exercise each day, so session. Maybe this healthy eating 9. Take a Breath Trump Bans News Media From Briefings Andrew Alper Staff Writer On February 24, the White and have looked on the Trump Pres- Jeffrey Ballou of the United States Constitution, so House announced the banning of idency in a positive light. Trump said that the famously part of the Bill of Rights. several news sources from White has been known to be at war with decision was The Trump Presidency has already House press briefings. These news the media, even calling them “fake “‘deeply dis- been surrounded in controversy sources include CNN, The New York news.” turbing and throughout its short tenure, and has Times, Politico, The Los Angeles Out of all of the approved news completely not seen any harsh repercussions., Times and BuzzFeed. These sourc- sources, perhaps the most contro- unacceptable Sophomore Joe Reilly believes es have been the most critical of the versial is Breitbart News, due to its that the White that the Trump Presidency is a “a Trump administration in the past past and its recent dealings. Found- House is ac- mess and a fiasco.” month. ed by Andrew Breitbart in 2007, the tively running “The Trump Presidency so far According to Paul Farhi of The strictly far-right venue was later led a campaign has been able to basically get away Washington Post, “The White House by current Trump aide Steve Ban- against a with murder,” he said. “Think about Fake news or not? President Trump is now choosing which said the decision was not made to non, who’s been known to have reporters can attend White House press briefings. The move constitutional- it. Russia talked with Trump aides exclude journalists from organiza- expressed racist and anti-Semitic is unprecedented. ly enshrined during the election, and there was tions that have been the most critical views in the past, and most recently Courtesy of CBS free and in- no punishment. The things Trump of Trump in their reporting in favor of was led by Milo Yiannopoulos who in the show had to be cancelled. Simon dependent has done in his first month are those who are more favorable.” fact resigned after footage was re- & Schuster cancelled publication of press.” mind-bogglingly stupid. What makes This comes as a controversial vealed of him condoning paedoph- his forthcoming book. It is unprecedented and, in it even more stupid is that he hasn’t decision as the White House has in- elia. He also has been in the news The Associated Press and a way, an act of censorship by the been impeached in situations where, vited Fox News, Breitbart News, and recently for being seen as a racist. Time Magazine reporters refused to leader of the free world and his Cab- were it any other person, they would The Washington Times, all of which When he was supposed to speak at attend the briefing in protest of the inet. That means this can be seen be impeached by now. So they will have been sympathetic to Trump California Berkeley, riots ensued and exclusion of other news outlets. as a violation of the first amendment likely get away with this as well.” National Press Club President Trump Business Conflicts Worry Ethics Watchdogs Alex Kaplan News Editor Since the election, there has business deals. Despite this, Trump ment Ethics, told reporters at a re- stake in the Trump Organization. In- Government Ethics Summit Officials been a common ground for con- will still own the business. There is cent news conference. stead, he will move his business as- about his plan. fusion pertaining to the extent to much scrutiny over the ethics of this Trump was advised to follow sets into a trust that his adult sons, John Wonderlich, who over- which Donald Trump would still be action, as top government ethics what other presidents have done by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, sees the pro-transparency Sunlight involved with his business entities. officials are denouncing this busi- stashing his holdings in a blind trust and a Trump Organization executive Foundation, said, “Trump's approach Making the jump from real estate ness plan. Trump’s plan to retain or a bland mix of diversified mutu- will manage. Even though the Pres- to "governance and ethics repudi- entrepreneur to president has led to his financial interest in his global al funds and Treasury bonds. That ident will not participate in the run- ates decades of accepted norms for great conflicts of interest in the “po- real-estate and branding empire is would avoid the conflicts that could ning of the company, the whole plan modern democratic accountability. litical-sphere” of the world. being attacked by a wave of ethics arise between his official duties and seems a bit suspect. His presidency likely will be mired in Trump went on record saying “watchdogs.” his family's sprawling array of licens- Further, it is unsettling to hear litigation, doubt, scandal, and crisis that he would place his business “The plan the president has an- ing, real estate, and property-man- Trump claim, "I could actually run my as a result.” assets into a trust and put his older nounced doesn't meet the standards agement firms. business and run government at the sons in charge of the family busi- that every president in the past four Trump, not surprisingly, has same time,” ness. During his presidency, the decades has met," Walter Shaub, done the opposite. He made it clear Trump is already setting a poor business will say “no” to foreign the head of the Office of Govern- that he won't give up his ownership example as he neglected to inform March 2017 6 Husky Herald Opinions & Editorials

Refl ections About Rejection The Husky Herald Volume XXI, Issue 2

Staff Editorial Distribution: 900 www.harrisoncsd.org/index.php/school-publications/husky-herald Picture this: you check your email and see that you’re fi nding out about your Harrison High School dream school on Friday at 3 o’clock. The anxiety immediately sets in. You’re 255 Union Avenue afraid to refresh the page. You arrange your whole day around it - nerves kick- Harrison NY 10528 Students: 1091 ing in by second period. The reality is enormous - your worst fear may actually Staff: 175 come true, that you might get rejected. For many students, this response may be their fi rst true experience with Principal: Ms. Kimberly Beukema rejection. For 17 years, the vast majority of kids generally get what they ask for - call it the “curse of the millennials.” However, it’s not until the moment that Staff 2016-2017 they see the word “rejected” across their computer screen that students truly Editor-in-Chief - Kendall Gaynes experience that fi rst real refusal. The college process is so challenging because often it is the fi rst time that Managing Editors - Richa Mehra, Jack Roshco students face something beyond their control. Once applications are submit- Sports Editors - Sarina Iraj, Sammy Kaplan ted, most kids are relegated to the uncomfortable and powerless position of News Editor - Alex Kaplan waiting for the decision. Even with the help of teachers, guidance counselors, Entertainment Editor - Allie Coonin parents, friends, and the wonders of Naviance, there is no way to accurately predict the eventual response. Club Secretary - Isabel Rosenstein Online social media and chat boards devoted to admissions discussions Head Proofreaders - Ari Heilbrunn, Ally Platte are fl ooded with students requesting to be “chanced” at an elite school by their Graphics/Design Editor - Anne-Marie Dillon peers, based upon extracurricular activities, SAT/ACT scores, and grades. Staff Writers - With an increasingly qualitative and “holistic” admissions process, rejections Andrew Alper, Lindsay Amann, Leslie An, Salah Areikat, Alex are oftentimes perceived as a condemnation of the student as a whole rather Baio, Lauren Barbulescu, Brian Barry, Thomas Baruzzi, Emma than a statistical anomaly of falling just a few digits short of acceptance. The Berkowitz, Michael Canno, Chloe Dichter, Julie D’Onofrio, John matter is further complicated by the fl urry of early decisions -- peer pressure Dos Santos, Judy Fierman, Natalia Galeano, Miwa Goble, Cara Gonnella, Sofia Guaraglia, Marisol Hansen, Darin Iraj, Michael becomes an additional factor. Jubak, Ava Judelson, Will Kirshner, Brandon Landsberg, Kendall With the population of college-educated Americans in the workforce too Lefkowitz, Lauren Madonna, Michael Maida, Adrianna Mannino, large to be considered a minority, simply receiving a four year Bachelor’s de- Sally Matthews, Sarah McGinity, Austin Mueller, Olivia Naioti, Is- gree from any school is no longer seen as “enough”- students and parents abella Petermann, Tristin Principato, Reese Ptashnik, Lily Rosen- stein, Jordana Roshco, Dani Ruff, Daniel Schapiro, Emily Scremin, push for coveted spots at elite schools. Pressure to be plucked from the lot- Max Simon, Peter Sinis, Kyle Slater, Sydnee Smith, Samantha tery of the overly-qualifi ed pool of competing students at schools around the Tardio, Nicole Waldman, Chris Wallace, Paige Zeidel, Sam Zucker country now mounts to an illogical degree. Geography is a challenge as well. Faculty Adviser - Mr. Gary Glauber So many qualifi ed (and over-qualifi ed) students from surrounding schools are applying to the same places in seemingly larger numbers. Printer: School Paper Express The most impactful part of college rejections is how students interpret Affi liations: American Scholastic Press Association them. Many students see getting rejected as a mandate for self-refl ection and Columbia Scholastic Press Association, can feel like they have failed themselves or that all their hard work was for noth- National Scholastic Press Association ing. Many also believe that said rejection is a direct attack towards them as a person and they feel they are not seen as “good enough” by schools. The reality is that any rejection is not necessarily a personal matter. The Mission Statement process that goes into these college decisions is complicated, decisions are decided upon from a multitude of reasons, and your best strategy is to move on Our mission is to be the voice of all of Harrison High School by and accept that, for whatever reason, you are not meant to be at that particular professionally representing and informing our school with an school. accurate and entertaining newspaper. Our newspaper strives to In the end, success does not come from which college you attend, but from uphold the tenets of journalistic integrity. the effort and work you put into reaching your goals. It is extremely important to keep that in mind throughout the entirety of the college process, particularly Editorial Policy if one of these institutions for higher learning sends you a rejection along the way. The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at Harri- son High School, along with the volunteers who attend the weekly meetings Editorial content of The Husky Herald is determined by the editorial staff and refl ects the opinions of the editors and staff, not necessarily that of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The staff of The Husky Herald encourages stu- dents to get involved and have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good taste) will be printed. We reserve the right to edit such responses for grammar usage, clarity, punctuation, and length. March 2017 Opinions & Editorials 7 Husky Herald Electoral College Provides Needed Safeguards

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor

Dear Democrats, cameral legislature and an Elec- the North handily, Democratic-Re- son it’s such a challenge to get rid themselves, as we’ve never actually No. Please no. Don’t be sore toral College in order to ensure the publicans—“Jeffersonians”—would of. Every time the Electoral College directly elected the President of the losers. In reality, you’re probably sparsely populated South would not take the South, and those key cen- winner does not win a majority, the United States. right. The Electoral College is un- lose its say in Elections to a more tral swing states, Pennsylvania, losing party decides the whole sys- Unless you would like to scrap doubtedly an outdated system de- densely populated North. The Elec- Maryland, and in some cases North tem is an abomination and it needs Article 2.2 of the Constitution (how signed to get the Southerners of the toral College was intended to grant Carolina, would decide the election. to be scrapped for a popular vote. we elect people) and completely 1780’s to stop whining. It absolutely each state proportional represen- California has 55 electoral votes and It’s not as infrequent as you might make this a direct democratic sys- whittles the election down to six or tation in elections in a time period Pennsylvania has 20. Why should think. Since 1876, the popular vote tem, which will drastically decrease seven states that are really con- where people identified with their a vote in Pennsylvania matter more winner has lost 10 times. Each time the powers of elected officials and tested. What we need to do is ac- state arguably more than their coun- than one in California? Because the reaction has been the same: no drastically increase the power of stu- knowledge everything that’s wrong try. California will go for the Democrats reforms, for a reason. pid and uninformed people all over with our election system, and then What the Founding Fathers viv- until the end of days, but Pennsylva- The reality is the Electoral Col- this country, you’re going to want to address why it’s all completely nec- idly saw was a way to ensure that un- nia voted for George Bush in 1989 lege is fundamental to this country, keep this system in place. essary for the sake of our Republic educated people could be overruled and then Bill Clinton twice in ’93 and precisely because this is not a de- Always remember: the Electoral (not democracy). if they “voted wrongly,” essentially. ‘97. Donald Trump and Hillary Clin- mocracy, and the entire reason ev- College is a safeguard for stupidity, In 1787, Alexander Hamilton, The Electoral College was designed ton spent half a second in California, eryone is so whiny about the whole and Electors are allowed by the Con- James Madison, and Thomas Jef- to be a check on a politically unedu- but both were in Pennsylvania three process is they are sorely miscon- stitutional systems of checks and ferson met in New York to hash out cated public. However, it also gave times each between November 1-8. strued about the form of government balances to vote against the winner a plan to ratify the documents that each political party a clear-cut map Voter manipulation clearly goes we live under. It’s a republic. We of their state if they see fit. Clearly, would become the United States to the Presidency. Federalists and back all the way to roots of this coun- elect people to represent us, and they have yet to see fit. Constitution. They proposed a bi- Whigs—“Hamiltonians”—would take try. However, that’s precisely the rea- we have never once voted on laws Learning Languages Matters

Marisol Hansen Staff Writer

As the cultural variety in Amer- the language, then encourage the are schools that offer American Sign know is Spanish; take advantage of ica changes and grows, more and What Teachers Should Do: students to try and read things like Language (ASL) and Chinese as being able to learn it in school. more people are taking up new lan- news articles. A good way to learn a well as basic Spanish and French. If a certain language isn’t of- guages to broaden their horizons. Teachers should use elements language is to learn how to fluently If students limit themselves to fered, take it up individually. Maybe In middle school and high school, other than the textbook to get stu- read and recognize the letters and romance languages, perhaps they start a club? students usually have the option be- dents immersed in the language, find consonants before learning what should consider adding Latin as an Try communication with pen tween two or three different languag- things to get them fired up. Music, each word means. It adds to the option. Latin, offered here at HHS, pals.That isn’t really a common thing es to choose from. The concept itself food, films, and books in the lan- mystery and curiosity of it all. is the root of all romance languages. anymore, but it really should be. The is brilliant, however the way it is con- guage are a great way to start. Slowly ease students into the Allow for other outlets to be closest thing to pen pals now would veyed often is not so brilliant. Instead of giving students a language, then begin to add phras- used, such as guest speakers and be internet friends. Being friends A lot of times, when students list of words to memorize, teachers es in the language into daily lessons. field trips. These steps could make with people who are fluent in the lan- take Spanish in high school, it’s shsould have them look through By the end of the year, students will learning fun. guage is often a great way to pick it purely because they need the credit books and song lyrics to pick out most likely be able to understand. up. to graduate. There’s no real passion words that they would be curious What Students Should Do: In the long run, learning a lan- for learning the actual language. In about learning. Let students take the What Schools Should Do: guage will pay off. Sitting through a classrooms, students are drilled with reins for once. Silly dialogue projects For one, students need to take class is the easy part, but retaining vocabulary and dialogues from text- don’t do anything. Add a larger variety of lan- it seriously, as it might be crucial the knowledge is what really counts. books, though there is really no skill Teachers should spend a good guages. Not everyone wants to and necessary later in life. As of right being acquired. amount of time on the alphabet of learn Spanish and French. There now, the most beneficial language to

“Fake News” Is Real, And That’s A Problem

Lauren Barbulescu Staff Writer All throughout this past election of article that should have an opinion Rachel Maddow, with hosts promot- ous. This goes far more beyond just Times, once the most revered and year and following into 2017, “fake from the writer is in an editorial, such ing a certain vision or viewpoint that a tilt to the left or right; to paint a pic- trusted newspaper in the nation, has news” has taken its toll on society. as this one. Many factors contribute is subjective. Other outlets, such as ture without any facts as evidence is recently been accused of being more Many people have fallen victim to to this. The diction that the writer Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Buzz- completely outrageous. and more polarized and opinionated. the fabricated tales pushed by fake- uses to present an article reveals feed, and other social media apps Recently, Buzzfeed went out The spread of fake election news on websites. News is a report the writer’s point of view. Writing are not fully vetted, and don’t adhere of their way to publish something news escalated the conversation of a recent event, conveyed objec- about something for which there is a to any journalistic ethical standards seemingly unsupported by facts and about misinformation on Facebook. tively with intelligence and informa- passion inspires feelings and a per- – yet many readers don’t realize this, unsubstantiated. According to The Some blamed the social network for tion. sonal point-of-view. Small tweaks in and think they are an outlet for reli- New York Times, “BuzzFeed News the election’s outcome, but Facebook With this in mind, one would language emphasize a writer’s per- able facts. Additionally, many people became the center of a swirling de- CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it was think that events reported on a daily sonal feelings: New Information Re- today get their news from comedy bate over journalistic ethics on Tues- "extremely unlikely" that phony sto- basis would be true. However, many leased on Trump versus Bombshell shows, like The Daily Show, Last day after its decision to publish a 35- ries posted on Facebook influenced websites, some miniscule and some Accusations Dropped on Trump. Week Tonight, and Full Frontal with page document carrying explosive, President-elect Donald Trump’s win. large, have been releasing news that These headlines express drastical- Samantha Bee. These are comedy but unverified, allegations about Nearly half of Americans get their is to every extent incorrect, at worst, ly different tones, and many people shows, and represent the opinion of ties between the Russian govern- news from Facebook, according to and at best, unverified rumor. Some only read the headlines. In the first the stars and their writing staff, but ment and President-elect Donald J. the Pew Research Center. In con- journalists have become fixated on example, people think that they are many people actually get their news Trump. The document, a dossier pre- trast, just two in 10 U.S. adults get being the first to release a fresh sto- reading unbiased facts in order to from these shows, without question- pared by a former British intelligence news from print newspapers. ry, the first to be read, but what they then form their own opinions on a ing the source. officer hired by Mr. Trump’s political With the proliferation of news don’t take into consideration is the topic. In the second, readers should Throughout the election year, opponents, had been circulating sites that don’t adhere to time hon- content of the article, and whether understand that they are reading al- Republicans and Democrats be- among high-ranking politicians and ored journalistic standards, it is more or not the report is actually true. In- legations—not something verified. came pitted against one another with some journalists since the fall. Intel- important than ever for the populous stead, in an effort to be the first with a “Fake news” has been grabbing partisan and opposing views on top- ligence officials recently presented a to do its homework before believing “scoop” they often report what some- the attention of many innocent vic- ics that these “news stories” reported two-page summary of the allegations something that they “read some- one “said” without verification of the tims recently. Certain TV news net- on Facebook. Some of them were to Mr. Trump and President Obama, where.” No matter what political par- truth– and these unfounded rumors works have a long history of trying fabricated, while others were highly CNN reported on Tuesday.” ty you follow, that if you want to make reported as facts can have serious to report the news objectively and opinionated – shining a spotlight on In the wake of Buzzfeed’s rush any sort of claim on a current event repercussions on today’s society. without opinion. However, outlets facts that supported the opinion of to print, Facebook has decided to or significant political figure, that Journalistic ethics, articles like Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, etc., the writer, while ignoring ones that take action by attempting to erad- you inform yourself before doing so. relating to current events are sup- that are dedicated to reporting the represented opposing viewpoints. To icate most, if not all, “fake news” Make sure that you’re not just read- posed to be supported, based on news, also have opinion shows, like read and trust these outlets on facts stories from its site. This is a posi- ing some bogus story with no factual facts, and unbiased. The only type Anderson Cooper, Sean Hannity, or relating to current events is danger- tive sign, given that The New York evidence. March 2017 8 Husky Herald Photos Courtesy of HHS students HHS Senior Teacher Day March 2017 Pictorial Spread by Anne-Marie Dillon Husky Herald

Once again, on the day before Winter Break, the annual HHS tradition of Senior Teacher Day occurred. Seniors magically transformed themselves into members of the faculty and ad- ministration, teaching classes and strolling the halls en masse. Here are just a few of the many teacher and senior teacher pairings. It was another fun and informative day! March 2017 10 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

The Crucible: Surprisingly Still Relevant

Miwa Goble and Anne-Marie Dillon Staff Writer and Graphics/Design Editor

After months of hard work lecting a play to produce, Amidst the fear and persecution of and rehearsal, The Harrison High like many people, I was those accused and wrongly con- School Playhouse came together being bombarded with victed of witchcraft, the true nature on the weekend of November 18- news about the upcoming of the townspeople and the spirit of 20 to deliver a truly bewitching per- election,” she said. “Alarm- vengeance are revealed. formance of Arthur Miller’s classic ing headlines – from both The riveting rendition present- play The Crucible. ends of the political spec- ed by Harrison’s many talented Set during the Salem Witch trum – would pop up in my thespians greatly succeeded in pas- Trials of 1692, the drama serves newsfeed. It was hard to sionately conveying those crucial as a multi-layered allegory for the avoid the contention, the themes, and the depth of the perfor- McCarthyism and Red Scare of the arguments, and the ani- mance left audience members think- 1950s. mosity. ing for long after the curtain’s close. The play follows a small colo- Two words kept pop- Notably exceptional presenta- nial Massachusetts town’s descent ping out to me: fear and tions were given by the play’s leads, into hysteria as accusations of lies. The Crucible deals junior Christian Collazo as John witchcraft fall to several local wom- with both. It shows us, Proctor, senior Madeline Rawson as en. Though its setting and time of quite clearly, what ccan Elizabeth Proctor, sophomore Temia composition appear antiquated, happen if we blindly trust Innamorato as Abigail Williams, as its core cautionary message of sources of information well as fine turns from Spencer Bar- the dangers of excessive paranoia without examining them ich as Reverend Samuel Parris and and surrendering to mob mentality Do you know your commandments? Reverend Hale (Timothy Morris) pays a visit to John more closely. It shows us Timothy Morris as Reverend John is one that truly stands the test of Proctor (Christian Collazo) and his wife (Madeline Rawson), in order to investigate rumors what can happen in a so- Hale. heard earlier that day. time. ciety divided by unfounded Senior Madeline Rawson, who plays Elizabeth Proctor, dis- targets everyone from town drunks cussed the story: “This is an incred- to established and respected church ibly powerful play, not only because members. The mass panic and im- of the heartbreaking events that take mediate belief of the accusers rings place, but because of its application true in today’s society, because it to the modern day. demonstrates the effects of scape- The revenge of a teenage girl goating people for events outside snowballs into mass hysteria that of their control. Because of this,

Mass hysteria. The young women of Salem all follow Abigail’s lead. Pictured (left to right) are: Nicole Detlefs, Ariane Guyonnet, Penelope Zenhausern, Jessie Alfieri, Laura Nikolla, Temia Innamorato, Lily Reichenbaum, Lianne Davidoff, and Zogie Ighobor. Photos courtesy of Ms. Monica Miles

the play becomes scary on a whole new level. It isn’t just the characters accusations. It shows us what can High expectations are held for on the stage that are convicted of a happen if we let our fears overpower future productions by the HHS Play- crime they didn’t commit; it could be our reason.” house, including an upcoming pro- anyone.” The themes of hysteria, reputa- duction of “Servant of Two Masters” This was reiterated by director tion, and self-interest unravel as Abi- this spring. Is Betty witched? Reverend Parris (Spencer Barich) is concerned about the gail Williams leads a group of young trance state of his daughter Betty (Lianne Davidoff), while Mr. Putnam (Nick Erb) Ms. Nina Haberli, in a statement in- and his wife Ann (Miwa Goble) relate a similar tale with their own daughter. cluded in the playbill. girls in falsely accusing members “This summer, when I was se- of the town of practicing witchcraft.

HEY HUSKIES! What did you do over December break?

“I went to South Carolina to visit “I went to South Carolina “I went to Newport, Rhode “I went to Puerto Rico with my my grantparents and went and hung out on the beach.” Island.We toured mansions that dad. I went snorkeling and golfing. It was really fun!” -Ashley Brouillard were decorated really nicely.” walked into Old San Juan.” -Charlie Sheffield Sophomore -Thomas Zink -Theresa Shanahan Freshman Junior Senior March 2017 Arts & Entertainment Husky Herald 11

Anne-Marie Dillon Arts & Culture Column Graphics/Design Editor A selection of some of the many accessible and enriching New in Long Island City in Queens and admission to the museum is York City cultural happenings for the months of March and April. free to all students with a valid ID.

Raymond Pettibon: A Pen Of All Work New Museum 2/08/17 - 4/09/17

Though possessing a uniquely wry examination of Amer- icana themes and serving as a counter-cultural mainstay, the work of American artist Raymond Pettibon had yet to be sur- veyed in a signifi cant way prior to the artist’s expansive New Mu- Raymond Pettibon. This is an untitled work (Let me Say) from seum solo exhibition. Encompassing three fl oors of the Bowery 2012, ink and goache on paper. For over 30 years, Pettibon has area Manhattan building, remnants from every distinct epoch of been chronicling the history, mythology, and culture of America Pettibon’s extensive 20th century oeuvre are presented, from through his drawings’ signature interplay between image and text. Courtesy of New Museum early zines to later commissioned graphic work for advertise- ments and album covers. Pettibon’s muses span from Charles On view January 20–April 29, 2017 Manson to Gumby, utilizing quintessential American glyphs to piece together nuanced narratives critiquing Western idealism Join activist-artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman and the military-industrial complex. Pettibon offers a voice in his in their evolving workshop exploring the fi rst 100 days of Donald work that only heightens in relevance with age, proving espe- Trump’s presidency. Not disclosing or adhering to any specifi c political bias, Gottesman and Willis Thomas aim to pose art as a For Freedoms. This billboard is on display as part of the evolv- cially telling when applied to the current socio-political climate. ing workshop at PS1. The billboard, which measures a sprawling Admission to the New Museum is free for all under 18 with a tool for the uninhibited exploration of democracy’s various cave- 36 by 10.5 feet, will be offi cially on view there. It is the one that student ID. ats. In addition to inviting full participation in the workshop, rem- the For Freedoms super PAC, which was founded last year by nants from previous community-forged political projects created artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman, put up last fall on Highway 80 outside Pearl, Mississippi, showing Donald Trump’s Artist Residency: Laboratory For Freedoms by Willis Thomas and Gottesman are on display. All may partake phrase “Make America Great Again” against the backdrop of a in the workshop until April 29, 2017. The MoMA PS1 is located famous photograph of the “Bloody Sunday” march led by Martin MoMA PS1 Luther King on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Finale Fiasco at the Oscars Reese Ptashnik Staff Writer Lights… Camera… Action. On who were celebrating the fi ftieth an- ducer Jordan Horowitz was advised showed it for the whole world to see. in the moment. "I can't imagine be- Sunday, February 26, the 89th edi- niversary of their iconic fi lm “Bonnie of the mistake, he explained, "I'm Then the people of “Moonlight” pro- ing in their position and having to do tion of the Academy Awards (Oscars) & Clyde” presented it, Warren Beatty sorry, there's a mistake. Moonlight, ceeded to come on to the stage and that," he said. "We spent a lot of time took place. With much anticipation looked down at the award and hes- you guys won best picture." Amid deliver their unexpected acceptance together in the last six months and I and excitement, the night proved to itated, causing an unintended com- the confusion, producer Marc Platt speech. can't imagine being in their position be a success from host Jimmy Kim- ical effect. Many viewers felt that reiterated, "This is not a joke. They CNN’s Sandra Gonzalez re- and having to do that. It's wild." He mel’s surprise public tour guide visit he was doing it to build suspense; read the wrong thing." ported that, “Barry Jenkins (director added: "I wasn't speechless because to the obvious political jokes slam- however, he later revealed that the Jordan Horowitz was the hand- of “Moonlight”) thanked the "La La we won. I was speechless because it ming President Donald Trump. How- card did not show who had won Best ed the actual best movie card and Land" team for being "so gracious" was so gracious for them to do that." ever the biggest news from the night Picture, but instead was the backup Sophomore Charlie Rube said,, brought a negative that impacted an card for the Best Actress award, “I wasn’t watching it live, but when I otherwise successful night. which Emma Stone of “La La Land” woke up on Monday morning it was It was expected that the biggest had just won. all over social media and I thought news would most likely come from This led to Faye Dunaway tak- I would watch it to see what all the who won Best Movie of the Year, ing the card and announcing that fuss was about. To be completely with the widely popular “La La Land” “La La Land’ had won, because honest, I thought it was hilarious.” as the odds-on favorite to win. The of it being the only nominated fi lm This incident has raised some bittersweet musical stars Best Actor on the card. After a few minutes of eyebrows as to whether or not this nominee Ryan Gosling, as well as the acceptance speech there was was a publicity stunt; however, those the winner for Best Actress, Emma a scuffl e as people were running theories have been refuted by those Stone. across the stage, causing confu- in charge of the envelopes, the ac- “La La Land” was announced as sion for the audience and those on counting fi rm of Price Waterhouse the winner; however, it was only for a stage alike. Coopers. brief two minutes. When presenters Forbes reporter Kelly Phillips Sorting out the confusion. “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz (left) looks on as the real card is presented to Warren Beatty (center), while host Jimmy Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, Erb stated, “When La La Land pro- Kimmel (right) seems to be wondering what is happening. Courtesy of ABC News Breakfast: How Important Is It? Emma Berkowitz Staff Writer Is breakfast really as good or then reviewed this paper and found The same article says that a The same article states that food is important to provide ATP en- important as everyone says it is? a lot of fl aws. study in 2014 had people that eat another study was conducted at the ergy for us that we need to survive. According to an article by Aar- Researchers found that “they breakfast, skip breakfast and people Salk Institute for Biological Studies So, I believe that eating breakfast is on E. Carrol in The New York Times, improperly used causal language that skip breakfast, eat breakfast. that tested mice (so it is not very ac- important but I don’t necessarily be- “our belief in the power to describe their The results of the article found that curate, because it wasn't done with lieve that breakfast is the most im- of breakfast is based results.” This this “made no difference with respect humans, but still important to take portant meal. on misinterpreted re- made breakfast to weight loss.” into account). The study said that I don't eat breakfast due to time search and poor stud- seem more im- Another trial that took place in “one group of mice ate whenever in the morning and I always feel fi ne. ies.” portant than it 1992 did the same thing and found they wanted, and the other could But, I have been told many times and The article states is. The language that both groups lost weight. only eat for eight hours, starting in have read many articles on the im- that there is a lot of that the article As for metabolism, the article the afternoon and fi nishing at night.” portance of eating breakfast making research that shows used can easi- “Breakfast is Not The Most Important This study found that a “larger me think harder about my choice.” the importance of ly make some- Meal” by Adam Bornstein from Born eating window was associated with Although breakfast may be an breakfast and how it Courtesy of Creattor one believe that Fitness, says that a study was con- more fat storage and a higher like- important meal for people to eat be- increases health, but breakfast is really ducted where the participants ate or lihood of health problems such as cause it can provide one with energy, the research is often biased and not important and good for you. skipped breakfast over a period of diabetes and liver disease.” many articles are fi lled with mislead- completely true. Also, “they misleadingly cited six weeks. So, by eating breakfast, one ing information. They lead you to A paper that was published others’ results. And they also im- The study found that “there was possibly can be creating a larger eat- believe that breakfast is much more in the American Journal of Clinical properly used causal language in no change in metabolic (fat loss) or ing window and therefore be more necessary for your health than it ac- Nutrition wrote about the correlation citing others’ results” in an effort to cardiovascular health.” This goes susceptible to these problems. tually is. between skipping breakfast and how make people believe that breakfast against the theory that breakfast Noah Malin, HHS freshman it can cause obesity. Researchers has a big effect on obesity. helps increase your metabolism. said, “In biology we learned that March 2017 12 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

“90 Second Interviews” is a feature wherein we sit down with two teachers and see how many random questions they can 90-Second answer in only 90 seconds.This issue we focus on administrative matters, turning to Assistant Principals Ms. Laurie Griffo and Mr. Larry Mastrota. Interviews Interviews coordinated by Richa Mehra and Isabel Rosenstein Mastrota Griffo

Favorite State? New York Favorite State? Connecticut Yankees or Mets? Mets (by marriage) Yankees or Mets? METS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Favorite quote?“If your passion is deep enough, Favorite quote? “Don’t give up, don’t ever anything is possible.” - The Freedom Writers give up.” - Jim Valvano Names of any pets? None Names of any pets? None Favorite song? “Play That Song” by Train Favorite song? “Promised Land” by The Any siblings? Three: one brother, two sisters Grateful Dead - all younger Any siblings? Two older sisters and an Favorite movie? Up older brother (baby of the family) Favorite beverage? Black cherry seltzer Favorite movie? Casablanca Who is your role model? My mother Favorite beverage? Club soda with lime Toughest student you’ve ever dealt with Who is your role model? My father (initials only)? JM Toughest student you’ve ever dealt with What subject did you teach? Math (initials only)? CC Favorite vacation spot? Cape Cod What subject did you teach? Social Studies Dream job? Vice Principal :) Favorite vacation spot? Montauk Favorite childhood memory? Kids day in Dream job? Head Coach of the NY Knicks neighborhood with family Favorite childhood memory? Summer Biggest fear? Something happening to family gatherings someone I care about Biggest fear? Heights Powerschool or Google Classroom? Powerschool or Google Classroom? Google Classroom Powerschool Favorite Marzano Design Question? Question 2 Favorite Marzano Design Question: Question 9 Favorite Word in the Pledge of Allegiance? Favorite Word in the Pledge of Allegiance? Indivisible Nation Favorite outfi t? Anything that is bought on sale Favorite outfi t? T-shirt and shorts, no shoes Best meal? Meals at my mother-in-law’s house Best meal? Spaghetti and Meatballs Favorite season? Fall Favorite season? Summer Favorite rapper? Sugarhill Gang Favorite rapper? Run-D.M.C. How many scarves do you own? At least 15 How many scarves do you own? 3 Favorite POTUS? No favorite Favorite POTUS? George Washington Best High School Memory? Winning Best High School Memory? Hanging out in homecoming game senior year school courtyard with friends March 2017 Husky Herald 13 Arts & Entertainment Changes in Hip Hop and Rap Chris Wallace Staff Writer

Hip Hop emerged from the into the nightlife scene with perfor- ated a group called Lynch Mob, Dr. charts. Coming with a fresh new number of years in the early ‘00s. He burning streets of the South Bronx. mances and battles at night clubs Dre left to start Death Row Records. style and marketing blew up their created G-Unit ,which signed multiple The mean streets filled with drugs, all through New York City. This soon Death Row Records featured artists stage personalities. These new rap- successful acts, had a huge clothing gangs, and violence created an art- caught the eye of record labels. Hip such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and pers were featured on local DJ’s mix- line, including sneakers deals with form loved by millions all over the Hop was about to go mainstream. Tupac. All three are considered leg- tapes, put out clothing lines, made Reebok, movies, and his own video world. Much has changed from the Hip Hop took on a new face ends. Those three artists are given movies and even video games. game. Rap was turning into a mass Hip Hop created in the late ‘70s to from which it was originally created. the majority of the credit of making Rappers started creating entertainment and culture business. the smaller genres in Hip Hop of the Rappers like LL Cool J, and Kurtis West Coast Rap popular and amping groups while doing their solo acts:- All the while something was brewing 2010s. Blow made party and upbeat music up Gangsta Rap. Jay Z had Rocafella, Ja Rule had down South. Hip Hop was created by manip- for the radio. There was no more While the West The South had some notoriety ulating R&B and Funk vinyl records grimey streets and focus on DJs. Coast was dominating from acts like the Hot Boyz, Master by a technique called scratching and Hip Hop took over the airways and in the early ‘90s, the P, and UGK. That didn’t compare mixing. DJs would mark the breaks spread the new culture to the mass- East Coast began to to the explosion of Southern Rap (part of the song that’s just the beat) es over the airways. Funky beats revamp themselves, Artists in the mid to late ‘00s. Artists with crayons and keep replaying it. were ringing out of boom boxes ev- mostly in the New like T.I., Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne They would do this with two records erywhere to the point where police York area. New rap were how the South dominated the at a time to create a distinct sound enforced volume control zones in the groups like Wu-Tang rap industry and the airwaves with or a mix. inner-city. Clan, EPMD, and Bad their unique beats, styles, and danc- Local DJs would sell these mix- The New York style of party Boy started to get the es. Next to hit was the Midwest. es to people who wanted to listen to hip hop took a turn in the late ‘80s limelight as well. Many Chicago is known for its gang the music all the time. These tapes with the creation of “Reality Rap” or of these new artists violence. But now it has become were called mixtapes. what is now called “Gangsta Rap.” gained publicity from known for the new sub-genre Drill, MCs were the first rappers. In 1988, N.W.A. went mainstream MTV’s program “YO! which offers lots of drums, bass, They would rap a little rhyme, but and blew up. This was not without MTV RAPS.” There and aggressive content. This be- were never the main show. In the ‘70s repercussions, though. The aggres- were new rappers, came popular in the early 2010s and early ‘80s, it was all about the sive and violent content talked about with different flows and with the emergence of Chief Keef. DJs. The DJs would battle at block gangs, drugs, violence, and the deg- styles emerging from When Rap Was Real. Tupac Shakur was one of the He opened the flood gates for many parties. Local teens would compete radation of women. the cracks of rough original legends of Death Row Records, responsible gang members turned entertainers for the popularity of West Coast Rap. in dance battles at these parties in- Their music came with a huge neighborhoods. Courtesy of When Rap Was Real from Chicago. stead of fighting in the street. This following, tons of record sales, con- Rap came with a The past couple of years has brought about break dancing. troversy, and a split that gave birth to price. Especially Gang- been filled with a lot of different Hip Hop spread like wild fire West Coast Rap. sta Rap. After the deaths of Tupac Murda Ink. These new rappers and sounds,from horrible rappers with due to DJs like Grand Master Flash When Ice Cube left N.W.A. and Biggie, arguably the best rap- groups were very competitive which good beats to political rappers that and Kool Herc (creator of Hip Hop). everything went south because he pers of all time, new artists emerged lead to beef. Beef is a heated con- are overshined by Gangsta Rap. Ev- DJs and MC groups popped up wrote the majority of the lyrics on to fill the void. flict between people or parties. Beef eryone wants to know: what’s next all through the five boroughs, mainly their debut album, “ Straight Out Of Artists like Slim Shady (Em- sells. for Hip Hop? in poverty stricken neighborhoods. Compton.” inem), Jay Z, DMX, Mase, Ja Rule This lead to 50 Cent becoming Due to its expansion, Hip Hop leaked Soon after Cube split and cre- and The Lox quickly shot up the the face of Gangsta Rap for a good The Weeknd Drops Studio Album Sam Zucker Staff Writer

Abel Tesfaye, also known as cording to Billboard, it was as high potentially marks a new era for The is “I Feel it Coming” yet again featur- ration album with Drake. The Weeknd, dropped his third stu- as number two on the Billboard Hot Weeknd. On the release date of the ing Daft Punk, ranked at 48. “Maybe,” he said. “Why not? dio album, “Starboy”, toward the 100. He also released a single and song, Abel posted an Instagram pic- Abel should be extremely proud It’s cool to have both monsters work end of 2016. This is his most recent music video for “False Alarm.” As of ture with the caption ‘r.i.p @abelxo’” of this album. Working with the together as opposed to one mon- album since “Beauty Behind the November 30, it had A s French duo, Daft Punk, goes to show ster and one little guy coming in. It’s Madness” which released in August 49 million views. of De- how much of a signature artist Abel dope, like Kanye and Jay Z. (Watch of 2015. That album went double The song “Star- cember is. Daft Punk have worked with likes the Throne)” platinum and Abel has only been boy” contains vo- 2, three of artists such as Pharrell Williams Drake has been destroying increasing in popularity since then. cals from Abel and is songs and Kanye West. It is completely ac- the competition with his release of According to the International Feder- heavily produced by from the curate to place The Weeknd in the “Views” in late April last year. He also ation of the Phonographic Industry, the French electronic “Starboy” same category. had “More Life” arriving sometime “Beauty Behind the Madness” has duo “Daft Punk.” The album The album “Starboy” is current- in December. Drake has called it a sold 3,682,000 copies worldwide. song itself has a lot of were in ly swiftly rising in the album sales “playlist,” rather than an album. Third time’s the charm. The Weeknd’s Prior to the full album release meaning to Abel’s new third studio album has propelled him into the Bill- chart and looks to reach the number The two artists have very similar of Starboy, Abel released the single personality as an artist the popular music mainstream. board Hot one position. styles in the manner that they tend to “Starboy” which is the lead song on in the music industry. Courtesy of Republic Records 100 list. The Weeknd has also dropped discuss their struggles with love in the album. Along with the release According to Rap Ge- “Starboy” hints at releasing a collaboration al- an R&B style so this could work out of the single, The Weeknd post- nius, “Starboy’ is The Weeknd’s real- featuring Daft Punk was ranked third bum with fellow Toronto native and quite well if it were to happen. ed the music video for the song on ization of his mega-stardom. Trans- on the Hot 100. His next closest song rapper Drake. If the collaboration were to hap- YouTube. As of November 30, it forming from mysterious Canadian comes at rank 39, which is “Party In an interview with Zane Lowe, pen, it would likely not be released had reached 287 million views. Ac- act to Billboard mainstay. ‘Starboy’ Monster.” Not much further from that Abel spoke about a possible collabo- until late 2017 or early 2018.

Dear Evan Hansen Is The Broadway Show To See

Natalia Galeano Staff Writer Broadway’s world was turned Cynthia and Larry (Jennifer Laura his father left the family years ago. Broadway. Many people have found brings me to tears. There is nothing upside down when Dear Evan Han- Thompson and John Dossett), who Although the two young men were a sort of comfort in it because of its like this show, so do yourself a favor sen came to light. This musical re- find a note apparently from Connor not friends, Evan decides to attempt familiarity to real people problems and go watch it.” cently just opened and has created (Mike Faist) to Evan Hansen (Ben to help Connor's parents in their grief like anxiety. Whether you want to go see a an uproar in the Broadway commu- Platt), both seniors at the same high by pretending to have been a close “I love the show, I’ve seen it five random show while you’re in the city nity. Celebrities after celebrities keep school, after Connor passes away. friend of his and writing fake emails times and there hasn’t been a time or if you’re a big theatre fan and have coming back to see the most antici- The note actually was written to reinforce his claim. where I haven’t cried,” said Laura J been wanting to go see this show, it pated musical of the season. by Evan himself in an exercise sug- Zoe (Laura Dreyfuss), Connor's Brown, enthusiastic theatre fan. “The is totally worth every penny. Starring Ben Platt, Jenni- gested by his therapist to help Evan sister, and Evan's "dream girl," is show is so amazing, with Jennifer The show will make you cry, fer Laura Thompson, Rachel Bay overcome his socially awkward per- grateful to Evan for helping her par- Laura Thompson, who is one of my laugh and smile like you haven’t be- Jones, John Dossett, Mike Faist, sonality and anxiety. ents. favorite broadway actresses. See- fore. If you have the option to see Laura Dreyfuss, Kristolyn Lloyd and Evan's mother Heidi (Rachel The show has already impact- ing her play that emotional part of this show, please do, as it is some- Will Roland, Dear Evan Hansen is Bay Jones) works long hours as a ed many people’s lives during the a mother who is grieving and deal- thing you do not want to miss. a musical about Connor's parents, nurse and also attends school, and short amount of time it has been on ing with her son's death just always 14 March 2017 Husky Herald Sports

Girls’ Varsity Hoops Sarina Iraj Co-Sports Editor The Harrison Girls’ Varsity Bas- play when the ball was turned over. lation game was played on Sunday As the girls’ season advances, for ALS. ketball Team is off to a strong start of The biggest highlight of the against Carmel and the team pulled they will continue to fight in hope of In this year’s tournament, both this winter season with a 3-2 record. season thus far has been the annual together, up 38-13 at the half and winning the league this year. the girls and boys opened up playing Coach Louis Kail returns as the head Winter Classic Tournament at Har- winning by a final score of 60-33. League games begin right after away at Woodlands. coach for his sixth season. The girls rison High School, where the team Avery LaBarbera was nominat- Winter Break. This year with the ad- Avery LaBarbera lead the way are also fortunate to have Jay Ciraco placed third overall. This tournament ed as All-Tournament team player dition of Ardsley to the league, there for the girls with 28 points in the 71- move up from the JV Girls’ Basket- was held in honor of the late Mr. Chi- for Harrison at the end of this tour- is no doubt as to the toughness of 58 point victory. The boys played a ball Team as the new assistant varsi- arella. The Husky Girls faced Hen- nament. the competition in every league tough game, losing 68-65. ty coach this year. drick Hudson game played. In the championship game the The Team captains Avery La- the first night of On Feb- girls played a tough Fox Lane team Barbera, Kendall Lefkowitz and Me- the tournament ruary 8-10, who came to Harrison in the hopes gan Clow hope that this team will be and trailed 29- both the Har- of defending their championship title. successful. 13 at halftime, rison Girls The Lady Huskies started slow,, The Huskies Girls’ Basketball despite a tough and Boys trailing 31-16 at the half. In a second Team graduated three starters last defensive ap- Varsity Bas- half push, the Huskies were able to year, but the players are not con- proach and ketball teams cut the lead to just 6 points in the cerned since they know they have quick steals. participated fourth quarter. great talent that will step up. The Harrison in the annual However this push came a lit- season opened on the road at Car- picked up mo- Dapper Mc- tle too late as the Foxes were able mel with the Huskies winning 58-41. mentum in the Donald Clas- to hold on to win the championship This was followed by a close fourth quarter sic. 65-55. loss to New Rochelle 55-53, and when junior This For the boys, Woodlands was wins agiainst Saunders (56-23) and guard Avery tournament able to defeat Fox Lane in a 49-44 Brewster (47-37). LaBarbera hosts girls game to win the title. In an exciting The winning streak ended with scored 16 of and boys consolation game, the Husky boys a tough face off with Nyack. The her 25 points teams from were able to fend off Port Chester in Huskies were up 21-19 at halftime for this game. Woodlands, a 63-59 overtime victory. and continued to play tough in a But it was too Harrison, Seniors Kendall Lefkowitz for tense game. With 10 seconds left in late for Harrison Port Ches- the girls and Matt McLaughlin for the game, the Huskies were up 44- to come back ter, and Fox the boys took home All-Tournament 43, only to lose by one point when and the team Lane in an team selections. Lefkowitz had 20 Nyack scored a basket with six sec- ultimately lost, Driving hard. Junior Avery LaBarbera shows what an All-Tournament player is all effort to raise points in both games. about, driving past the competition en route to another high-scoring game. onds left. The Huskies could not 71-59. awareness Courtesy of Avery LaBarbera regain possession after an inbound The conso- and money Seasons Change, Huskies Keep Running Lauren Nielsen Staff Writer It was another successful sea- enthusiastic freshmen and son for the boys and girls Harrison more than half our team was Varsity Cross Country Teams. A mix newcomers, so I think it was of new freshmen and seasoned up- a fresh start in the end!” perclassmen, the team is incredibly The four senior cap- diverse in talent, age, and experi- tains (Romy Pein, Nadia ence. The running Huskies did not Gonzalez, Ellery Rajagopal, score as well as they would have and Peter Burkhardt) have liked, but it was a fun and productive been participating in cross season nonetheless. country since middle school Senior Ellery Rajagopal com- and did a fantastic job lead- mented, “Our League really im- ing the team this year. Bur- proved and some of our returning khardt feels as if he made seniors had rough patches.” a genuine impact on the Ellery was injured for half of younger runners this year, the racing season due to a medical and is “glad to have been incident in the early stages of the given the opportunity to lead season. drills and offer advice to [his] He added, “We had some really teammates.” Showing off the hardware. The Huskies relax after a strong performance at the Suffern Invitational. Many Photos courtesy of Coach Dom Zanot of the seniors port and guidance from their coach- running, jumping, and throwing. addition, there are only two indoor felt that the es Charlie Bennett and Tim Poole. Both the girls and boys track tracks in close proximity to Harrison: 2016 cross The coaches are excited about the teams are eager to capture the Rockland Community College and country season team’s results, and look forward to League Championship title for the the Armory in Washington Heights, was one of their success and increased participation seventh consecutive year. Each Manhattan. For this reason, the track favorites thus in the seasons to come. year, the track and field program and field program could benefit from far; the team In the interim, many cross coun- undergoes change as contributing increasing school and community atmosphere try runners are gearing up to run seniors graduate and new fresh- support. was welcoming winter track. The transition from the men arrive, bringing with them new and positive de- fall to winter sports seasons brings potential and skills. This year’s boys spite the scoring along new excitement and challeng- and girls teams are shaping up to be roadblocks. es. Indoor track coaches Dominic promising. The run- Zanot, Charlie Bennett, and Michael Training for winter track can be League Champs. The Boys took first place, and the Girls took second at Leaguges. ners received Pellet are excited for another suc- especially challenging with school continuous sup- cessful and productive season of breaks and inclement weather. In March 2017 Sports Sports Husky Herald 15 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Caps Turnaround With Playoff Berth

Luke McCarthy and Sammy Kaplan Staff Writer and Co-Sports Editor Boys’ Basketball hit the court Luke McCarthy said. “A lot of the op- and win.” and the whole Harrison community, come. for the 2016-2017 season searching ponents we are seeing are fi lled with It’s not always about basketball. endured a tragic loss this past sum- As a result, each game carried for the fi rst championship in school talented, experienced players who Over the weekend of December 16, mer as coach Chiarella’a father, Cor- great importance and emotion for history. have adapted to and dominate the the Huskies hosted the Fifth Annual rado Chiarella, passed away. Better the coaches, players, and fans. It re- “There’s something missing speed of varsity basketball. It’s a big Harrison Basketball Holiday Classic known as Mr. C, Corrado was a life- minded everyone in attendance why on the wall of the gym,” guard, Alex difference from JV and our Junior- Tournament. This year’s event was long resident of Harrison and was a the game of basketball is so mean- Siapanides said. “This is the year we fi lled team has to learn to play at this more than just a regular tournament. Harrison basketball fanatic. He was ingful. change that, this is the year we raise speed to allow ourselves to compete Head coach Gary Chiarella, a strong presence at every game Although the boys did not the program’s fi rst banner.” and always succeed in winning the champion- This year’s team has some big brought a ship, they played hard to honor and shoes to fi ll, as the Huskies gradu- positive atti- demonstrate great remembrance for ated nine seniors from last year’s tude. Mr. C. group that made it all the way to the Har- “This event showed how close section quarterfi nals. rison bas- the Harrison basketball family is,” “The seniors from last year real- ketball was said Huskies guard Tyler Menniti. ly paved the way for the guys coming proud to “It was truly a special weekend, one up the ranks,” forward Austin Evans honor Mr. C that will stick with us throughout the said. “They have instilled a winning on this spe- season.” tradition in this program that we will cial day and Day in and day out, the Huskies carry on for years to come.” start a schol- work toward improving as a team Like any team with inexperi- arship fund and competing. The boys have a lot ence, the boys have encountered in his name to build off of going forward and are growing pains, opening the season that will be excited to turn things around in the 1-5 through the fi rst six games. awarded to near future. With only three returning play- both a girl “For the next couple of months, ers, a lot of new faces are getting and a boy we’re more than a team, we’re a their fi rst taste of the Varsity level, at the com- family,” Harrison high school guard and are logging key minutes for the pletion of Christian Murphy added. Holiday Classic Remembers Mr. C. The Chiarella family poses at the Fifth Annual Holiday Classic at Huskies. Harrison High School on December 18. This year’s tournament was held in honor of Coach Chiarella’s each holiday “We have played some tough, father, Mr. C. tournament experienced teams,” Huskies guard Photo courtesy of Harrison Athletics for years to

Sports Editorial NFL Pro Bowl Must Go

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor If you watched the 2017 Pro city where the Super Bowl is being er with more than four players, you An extra $30,000 isn’t incentivizing a These players just want the Bowl, the NFL owes you a huge apol- played. The NFL is all about PR and basically can’t hit anyone with any thing for them. prestige. If you aren’t preparing for ogy. The only people who were more money, bad as they are at the former. real force, and the offensive and de- The NFL should really just get the Super Bowl, you don’t really upset by the Pro Bowl than the fans So wouldn’t it make more sense to fensive linemen don’t even bother rid of the game altogether. Every want to be playing football. So just fl y were the players, who didn’t want to centralize your product in one loca- trying. The NFL treats their players player values the honor of being a them all in to Minneapolis next year, be there at all. We have fans pissed tion? No one’s going to Orlando just like complete and utter garbage, Pro-Bowler; they just don’t want to give them fancy food, get them a little off with the product on the fi eld, and for the Pro Bowl, but plenty of people so you know they won’t incentivize actually play the game as their “re- drunk, roll the cameras, and tell them players who don’t want to play. So, could spend an extra day in Houston the game with any real money. As it ward” for being so great. So get rid how great they are at what they do. what’s the solution? to see the NFL’s biggest stars. stands now, every player gets mon- of the game, and just have a big People will watch that like they watch First thing’s fi rst: the Pro Bowl is The bigger problem is what ey for playing the game, with the fancy show (think in the mold of the the Oscars. But no one is watching supposed to be this kind of precursor those stars are actually putting on winners getting $30,000 more. The College Football Awards Show) in a the Pro Bowl like they watch any oth- to the Super Bowl, so it would only the fi eld. The current rules prevent reality is that kind of money is chump conference room at the Super Bowl er All-Star Game. be logical to move the event to the the teams from rushing the pass- change to players like these guys. stadium.

Sports Editorial An Open Letter to College Football Fans

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor Dear College Football Fans, or another…They seem to be doing it isville out of their expected place in they have a tinge of spontaneity ably a moot point, but don’t “hate to just about everyone lately. On the the bowels of the ACC and hurdled about them, markedly inconsis- Clemson because you ain’t Clem- Much like the NFL’s Patriots, other hand, the issue college football through everybody en route to being tent from the forgone conclusion of son” either. Just hope your team unless you’re an Alabama fan, you has run into is why we hate them: be- the youngest player ever to win the Nick Saban’s team playing in three beats them. They probably won’t probably hate Alabama. cause we want to be them. Therein Heisman Trophy. straight College Football Playoffs. repeat, and we should really hope Quite frankly, it’s out of jealousy lies the problem. Those two things sound like The point is this: stop hating they don’t. Alabama and Clemson and you know it. They have no his- Alabama should not be the goal. Alabama because you aren’t them. have slowly become everything we tory of cheating or lying; they don’t Winning four titles in eight seasons is Stop wanting to become them. The hate about the Warriors and Cav- carry themselves with that smug incredible, and my god please never goal isn’t to win the title every year; aliers: they’re predetermined to be sense of elitism or superiority that let it happen again. The brilliance of it takes the fun out of watching the contenders. Remember 2014 when has drawn the ire of non-Pats’ fans. college football is in its parity. game. Everyone should still want to preseason No.5 USC didn’t make a Their head coach is, by all accounts, In 2016 alone, PJ Fleck took a beat Alabama when they play, but it bowl game? That’s what makes col- a nice guy who cares about his play- Western Michigan squad that was should be different teams playing for lege football so great: we never know ers like a father, and he just so hap- on no one’s radar to a perfect 13-0 a title every year, as opposed to the who’s going to surprise us next. So pens to be the best who’s ever put regular season, and almost pulled other 120+ teams in FBS trying to next year, let’s all hope and dream on a headset. off a miraculous upset of Big Ten play “King of the Court” against the we see a new four teams in the play- Hating Alabama is a perfectly blue-blood Wisconsin in the Cotton Tide. off… and then watch as Alabama rational thing; they’ve probably wiped Bowl, and unheard-of sophomore Now it’s Clemson’s turn. They smashes our hopes and dreams. the fl oor with your school at one time quarterback Lamar Jackson led Lou- Courtesy of University of Alabama lose Deshaun Watson, so it’s prob- Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org March 2017 Volume XX I Issue 2 Mayors Cup Helps Benefit Disabled Wishing to Compete Sammy Kaplan Co-Sports Editor

The Rye Town Harrison Titans Sam Smith said. “A lot of us play club Plains) team. It was a fun night and group of organizations.” special night by capturing the inau- partnered with the New York Wheel- hockey with guys on their (White a great way to promote a fantastic The Titans capped off a truly gural Mayors Cup with a 7-5 victory. chair Sports Federation for the inau- Freshman Anthony Cipollone led gural Mayors Cup. the way with his first varsity hat The Wheelchair Sports Federa- trick, according to LoHud Hockey. tion is a non-profit organization that It was about more than the provides opportunities for people hockey on this day. Playland Ice with physical disabilities to compete Casino graciously offered to do- in adaptive sports recreationally and nate all ticket sales to the Wheel- competitively. They offer a wide ar- chair Sports Federation and The ray of adaptive sports programs New York Rangers Sled Hockey to people of all ages, according to team. The event also featured wheelchairsportsfederation.org. a chuck-a-puck fundraiser, a si- The event took place on Jan- lent auction, and a very special uary 21 at Playland Ice Casino and guest appearance from New York featured three games including a Rangers legend Adam Graves. All Modified game, a Varsity game, and proceeds from these fundraisers a Sled Hockey game. benefited the great cause. The Modified and Varsity “This was a great cause for games were between Rye Town Har- the whole program to get involved rison and White Plains, and the Sled in,” Titans’ defenseman Mark Hockey game showcased the NY Hlushko said. “It really shows why Rangers Sled Hockey team against hockey is a game for everyone.” the CT Wolfpack. The Titans plan to continue The Varsity team had faced this tradition and partner with the White Plains prior, defeating the Ti- Wheelchair Sports Federation by gers 7-2 in their first meeting at the making the Mayor’s Cup an annu- Coach Matthews Thanksgiving Tour- al event. nament, as reported at RTHTitans. com. “We have built a strong rival- Get ready to play for the Mayors Cup. Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont drops the puck during the ceremonial face off at the ry with White Plains over the past inaugural Mayors Cup, at Playland Ice Casino on January 21, 2017. (From left to right, James Garnet, Ron Belmont, Jackson couple years and they were perfect Schultz.) for this type of event,” Titans’ goalie Courtesy of Tommy McAdam Harrison Squash Team Advances

Sarina Iraj Co-Sports Editor The Harrison Squash Team and some of my closest friends. making this team a success. of Rye Brook, and new senior player er, Tucker Martino, just prior to the was founded three years ago as There’s nothing better than having a The team is lead by captains Lauren Nielsen. season’s start and resultingly had a part of the FairWest Public School teammate to cheer you on.” Elisa Pettinato and Grant Muller and Last year, this competitive team tough start to the season, facing one League for middle school and high Although, the team is not a rec- comprised of returning freshmen made it to tenth place in the High of the most challenging opponents, school-aged players attending public ognized Varsity Sport ,it has attracted Jessica Saviano and Sydney Savi- School Nationals after a season Bronxville. schools in both Fairfield and West- many talented players that are willing ano, sophomore Luke Saviano, ju- record of 8-2. However, this year Despite a team loss, players chester Counties. It has now expand- to put their own time and energy into niors Sarina Iraj and Russell Scharf the team lost their strongest play- Sydney Saviano and Elisa Pettinato ed to NYC and New Haven as well. fought hard and went to four long The goal of the league with the games. help of U.S. Squash is to expand the Senior Grant Muller states the sport in each region of the country. key to victory is teamwork. There are currently three divisions “The team only succeeds in the girls and boys mixed leagues. when we work together as a co- The Harrison team is placed in the hesive whole,” he said. “We must A division and home matches are cheer for each other, coach each played at Lifetime Athletics and Chel- other, and be supportive of one sea Piers. another.” As of last year a mixed boys This philosophy has helped and girls middle school team also this team on and off the courts. was formed and this team competes These players have even orga- in local jamborees during the winter nized a service around squash club season and acts as a feeder team to where they engage in community the high school. service activities such as collecting Seniors and founding players, racquets and volunteering at the Elisa Pettinato and Grant Muller, felt organization City Squash to tutor it was finally time for the formation of and play squash with underserved a team where other students could New York City children during the come together to compete against school year and summer. neighboring towns and pursue their In addition, Harrison has rep- passion for squash. resentation on the the FairWest “I really enjoyed competing indi- Executive Board and is current- vidually in squash; however, I always ly developing their new website felt as if something was missing in which will be published shortly. comparison to the other sports I’ve The team has practiced hard played in the past,” said senior Eli- and hopes to progress during the sa Pettinato. “It’s difficult to travel season and make another state- far away with only your parent and ment at Nationals that Harrison maybe a coach. I knew that the miss- Squash is a team to be reckoned ing component was a team, which with. prompted me to create the Harrison Meet Harrison’s Squash Team. Pictured here are the members of the Harrison Squash Team, left to right: Luke Saviano, Russell Scharf, Lauren Nielsen, Elisa Pettinato, Sarina Iraj, Grant Muller, Jessica Saviano, and Sydney Saviano. They hope Squash Team. Now I get to travel to expand awareness of the sport. near and far with other kids my age Courtesy of Ms. Gena Pettinato