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Williamstown High School October 2016 Issue Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes by Kyle Latimer Just because you forgot to get a costume Skeleton tume will doesn’t mean you can’t look amazing for Got any old shirts lying around? Cut up a be the talk Halloween. Last minute doesn’t have to black t-shirt and layer it over a plain white of the be boring. We’ve come up with these one to get a super quick skeleton outfit. party and super easy last minute do-it-yourself To add to it, get some black eyeliner and would costumes that are sure to impress. Ditch paint on a skull to really complete the make a those eyeliner cat whiskers for some of look. Tutorials on-line are the best way to great Instagram post. Starting with these cool DIY costume ideas! perfect the technique. Eleven, find a pink dress or a long pink shirt and a blond wig. For extra detail add Tacky Tourist Mime a fake nose bleed and a box of Eggo This costume is probably the easiest of This next costume uses Waffles. Any police costume, or tan shirt them all. Take or buy a Hawaiian shirt, items you probably have will be perfect for Sheriff Jim Hopper. strap on a fanny pack, put on some cool in your house. Grab and The monster is a little tricky, but get sunglasses and BAM! you’re a tacky black and white striped creative with some cardboard cutouts and tourist! This costume is funny and quick shirt, some red lipstick, spray paint and have the scariest costume if you’re invited to a last minute party or and a black hat and of the year. if you just don’t want to waste any money. you’re instantly trans- formed into a mime. Finally, we couldn’t forget to include Learn how to stay in an invisible box and Barb. A patterned, puffy button down, a you’ve got yourself a fun party trick as curly orange wig, and some big glasses well! This costume shouldn’t cost you and you’ll do anything and it’s super cute. justice. If you want you can even wear a Stranger Things patterned shirt and Want a group costume? This year gather some Christmas up some friends and go back in time to lights and try and the 80s. A Stranger Things group cos- talk to Will! I N 2 Surviving College 4 WHS Celebs/Books 7 Fall Play S Applications 5 Music 8 Horoscopes I 3 Clubs Students of the Month D 6 Fashion/Comic Strip E CLASSROOM news How to Survive the COLLEGE APPLICATION Process... Without Losing Your Mind by Grace Chen and Louisa Waife For those of you seniors applying early decision to any colleges or universities, this article might be a bit late considering the deadline is November 1st. However, for everyone else applying regular deci- sion, here’s a breakdown of the college applications to make the whole thing a bit easier and less stressful. Step 1: Select your Schools Step 2: Complete the Common App Step 4: Take the SATs (again) Yes, schools. Unless you’re planning on Most colleges accept applications Hopefully this won’t be your first time. doing the STARS program at RCGC (more through the Common Application (avail- The last time for us seniors to take the on that in a later article), applying to able on commonapp.org). Just sign up SATs is November 2nd, you can still sign multiple schools is probably a good idea, and begin your journey! Be wary of the up (with a late fee) on Collegeboard. considering that rejection is a possibility. required personal essay; the Common College applicants usually divide their App caps you at 650 words (which is Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid schools into three categories: safety, kind of a good thing to be honest). Fill out FAFSA. FAFSA refers to financial match, and reach. Safety schools are aid for colleges, and this application can the ones you’ll definitely get into, match Step 3: Secure Recommendations help you find a way to pay for college. schools are the one’s that you’ll proba- Most schools require at least 2 rec- The FAFSA is a FREE form. There are bly get into, and reach schools, well... ommendations: 1 from your guidance handful of websites that try and charge are a reach. counselor and 1 from a teacher that you to fill it out. Don’t get scammed. liked you. Before asking for a recom- Don’t know where to start? You’re mendation, fill out your brag sheet on Step 6: Wait for things to happen not the only one. Collegeboard has a Naviance. Be wary of Naviance, because You did all of your work, so now what? convenient college search available on if you take longer than an hour it doesn’t Wait for the response letters. Some bigfuture.com that is very helpful. Sift save. I experienced the pain of filling the may be acceptance letters, and other through the mess of flyers and letters entire brag sheet out and it not saving rejection letters. Don’t be upset if one that colleges have been bombarding firsthand, so make sure you periodically school does not want to take you. You your mailbox with. Sign up for a few of save it. Remember that once you submit may end up enjoying where you go, or the college meetings held at our school your brag sheet, you cannot go back possibly transfer to that dream school in (just log into Naviance!). When you have and edit. the future. time outside of school, take the time to visit some colleges. 2 CLUBS what's goin on? Think you've got what it takes to be in Newspaper Club? We are always looking for creative people with new ideas and talents. If you're looking for a great club to join this year, consider Newspaper Club! Talk to Ms. Ferranto or Mr. Longo if you're interested! REQUIREMENTS: · Be creative and want to show your talent · Have ideas to help, educate and to entertain our school · Be able to work as a team: Have your own opinions and voice them BENEFITS: · Get involved with the school · Showcase your artistic talents · Get a taste for journalism and writing · Learn how to write for a target audience · Learn how to be a reporter and how to interview Positions available · Be in a club that will look good on applications immediately. · Help those who are going into a writing field Join today! · Build up points for prizes (gift cards, food, etc.) It's never to late to join a club or activity. Clubs are always welcoming new members. Check out all of the offerings below and listen for meeting schedules and events on the morning announcements. Academic Banquet - Ms. Zimmerman Guitar Club - Mr. Longo Spanish National Honor Society * Academic Breakfast/Student of the Month Health Careers Club - Ms. Graham Stage Crew - Mr. Meeks/Mr. Matranga -Mrs. Czbas/Ms. Nolen Interact Club - Ms. Mullen Steppers with Style * African-American Cultural Society - Mr. Redden Irish Culture Club - Mrs. Laxton/Mrs. Spitalieri Student Council - Mr. Zane Asian Club - Mrs. Carpenter/Mr. Rue Italian-American Club - Mr. DiCristofaro Student Athletic Training Club - Band - Mr. Fantazzi Journalism/Photography Club - Mr. DeAngelis - Ms. Ickenroth/Mr. Lee Chess Club - Mr. Jengehino LGBT+ Alliance Club - Ms. Peterson/Ms. Duskee S.U.R.E. Club - Mrs. Carpenter/Mrs. Gaudio Choir - Mrs. Botbyl Mock Trial Club - Mrs. Angelozzi-Gazo/Mr. Spaman Technology Student Association - Mr. Kurczeski Color Guard * National Honor Society - Mr. LaPalomento Tri - M Music Honor Society * Computer Club - Mr. Weikel Newspaper Club - Ms. Ferranto/Mr. Longo TV Club - Mr. Meeks Dance Club - Mrs. Shoemaker Peer Mediation - Mrs. Gaudio/Mr. Kelly Variety Show - Mr. Zane D.E.C.A. Club - Mrs. LaPalomento Poetry Club - Mr. Belluscio Varsity Club - Ms. Dilmore/Ms. Peterson Drama Club - Ms. Krapevka R.E.B.E.L. Club - Mr. LaPalomento Williamstown High School Gospel Choir * Engineering Academy Club - Mr. Kurczeski Renaissance Program - Mrs. Gaudio Yearbook Club - Ms. Ferranto Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Mr. Fischer R.O.C.K. Club - Mrs. Alfarano Class of 2017 - Ms. Borucki/Mrs. Slade Film Club * S.A.D.D. Club - Mrs. Gaudio Class of 2018 - Mr. Carullo/Mrs. Carullo Foreign Language Club - Ms. Quinones S.A.L.S.A. Club - Mrs. Illa-Rojas/Ms. Lopez-Maya Class of 2019 - Mr. Redden/Ms. Zimmerman Friends of OTP - Ms. Zentz S.A.V.E. Club - Mrs. Davis Class of 2020 - Mr. Carl/Mr. Fau Future Teachers of America - Mrs. Boyce/Mrs. Ferraro Science Club - Mrs. Davis 3 ENTERTAINMENT whs celebs books by Stephanie Boateng and Kyle Latimer by Abigail Twiford REAL-LIFE SUPERGIRL MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN Junior, Natalie Donisi is a real-life by Ransom Riggs supergirl. She is currently featured in two plays; "Twelfth Night," here at Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar the high school (November 3rd- 5th Children by Ransom Riggs is about at 7pm), and "Mary Poppins" at the sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman as Grand Theatre on Main Street he struggles to understand his (December 8th-10th at 7pm). grandfather’s past. Jacob’s grandfather had been telling him Natalie is no stranger to the stage. fantastical stories of his time in a She has been dancing for 13 years children’s home, during World War and performing in shows since she 2, since Jacob was seven-years-old. was in 5th grade. Natalie also Grandpa Portman, as Jacob called teaches a dance class to special him, would tell tales of levitating needs kids.