HE CHREIBER IMES TPaul D. Schreib er SHigh School Port Washington, NewYork Volume LXTXXV No. 10 June 2015
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BY Carly Lanzkowsky docks. The pod is thought to be a group of young males. Contributing Writer Whale lovers and community members alike were ecstatic about the Over Memorial Day weekend, a sightings and had gathered around the pod of three beluga whales made a rare docks in the hopes of seeing the pod. appearance in Manhasset Bay. This is Those watching the whales swim particularly unusual because belugas are around the bay had to keep their distance, typically found in Arctic and sub-Arctic and local boating authorities ensured that waters. boaters stayed at least 150 feet away. They Beluga whales can be easily made sure that there was no possibility of distinguished from other species of either the whales or the whale-watchers whales by their white coloring. They can getting hurt. grow up to twenty feet in length, which is The whales, however, were not aware considered small in comparison to other that the rule applied to them too, and whales. some of the friendlier whales approached In spite of their size, there is no need nearby boats like the Water Taxi and to be frightened of these creatures; they the North Hempstead Bay Constable, are social and friendly animals, whose allowing boaters to see them close up. diets consist of fish, crustacean, and “I was really excited to hear about the worms. whales in my town. Even though I wasn’t Unfortunately, the beluga whale is able to see the belugas first hand, just listed as a threatened species as a result knowing that they were by the dock made of climate change and oil development. me excited,” said junior Sammy Segal. Therefore, its status is closely monitored Since Memorial Day weekend, by marine biologists. hundreds have gathered around The whales were first spotted in Manhasset Bay and were able to go whale Naragansett Bay, Rhode Island on May 11, watching, a treat for any animal enthusiast but they have made their way to the Long in the area. Island Sound. On their way to Manhasset The news of the whales’ arrival Bay, the whales made a stop at Fairfield, inquisitr.com brought several television stations to Port Connecticut before coming to Port. Two of the three beluga whales spent time swimming in Manhasset Bay as local Washington, where various residents were Researchers from the National residents were able to spot them from the shore. Many of the excited spectators interviewed for ABC News and News Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration watched and took pictures. 12 Long Island. The whales definetely (NOAA) say the belugas came all the stirred up alot of excitement among port way from Canada, specifically the St. two years ago. hundred twenty miles on their journey residents. Lawrence River, where they were seen The beluga whales covered nine- from Canada to the Port Washington Unplanned morning fire alarms cause confusion have gone off at Schreiber recently. other review as finals and regents exams come up, our students and staff respond BY Josh White On May 21, at approximately 7:48 approach. very well,” said Assistant Principal Mr.
Photo Editor a.m., the fire alarm sounded, resulting After these unexpected alarms,Miller. “We are always very impressed by in students and staff evacuating the Assistant Principal Mr. David Miller was how well they respond and I think that On two occasions the fire alarm at building. It was discovered that there was satisfied with the student and faculty’s comes down to how well they are trained Schreiber went off before school began. a malfunction in the alarm system, and cooperation. and the success of our fire drills early in These alarms sent students and teachers that there was a defective fire alarm head “Whenever unexpected things like this the year.” outside for a few minutes, and back inside that caused the problem. Nevertheless, without any explanation. this created mass confusion for students This past summer, a new alarm system arriving at school. was installed throughout Schreiber. “My mom was about to turn onto During the school year, under New York Campus Drive to drop me off for school, State public school requirements, it is however, there were cones in place mandatory for public schools to conduct preventing us from going up to the 12 fire drills throughout a given school school,” said junior Brandon Tsou. “I had year. Schreiber conducts eight fire drills to walk up Campus Drive so I wouldn’t be from Sept. to Dec. and four fire drills from late for class.” Jan. to June. These planned fire drills However, this would not be the last fulfill the state requirement. In addition, unexpected fire alarm to sound before during these fire drills, key Schreiber staff school in the past few weeks. are informed ahead of time to prepare for On May 26, at approximately 7:36 the drill. a.m., the fire alarm went off once again. However, as many staff members and Students and faculty were evacuated from students may know, unplanned fire alarms the building. This alarm sounded for a different reason than the one previous. A few students in the A-Wing were playing We are always very with a soccer ball and unintentionally hit the fire alarm. impressed by how well they On May 29, at approximately 1:48 p.m., the fire alarm sounded for a third respond and I think that comes time, causing unexpected disruption for students. down to how well they are “I was taking a test and I was about to trained and the success of our finish the last question and the next thing I know I was being evacuated out of the fire drills,” said Vice Principal building,” said junior Kayla Shafkowitz. “Luckily my teacher let me finish once we Josh White David miller were allowed back in the building.” For staff and students, these alarms On a May morning, confused students crowd around the turf after evacuating cut into class time, including tests and because of a fire alarm. 4 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Students prepare for this year’s Relay for Life
Courtesy of relayforlife.org Each year at the Relay for Life, luminaria are set up around the track and on the bleechers to spell “HOPE.” Luminaria are white paper bags filled with sand and a candle. They are decorated to honor individuals who have suffered or are suffering from cancer.
BY Gillian Rush year. enthusiasm and show excitement as the “I help plan the event throughout the Worldwide, over 7 million people die date of Relay approaches. year. We call businesses and encour- Staff Assistant from cancer annually. Those at the ACS “For me, I initially began brainstorm- age them to sponsor Relay, set up for the It is that time of the year again in which hope to decrease these numbers; the Re- ing with my friend about volunteering for event, and plan the event as a whole,” said students at Schreiber are preparing to par- lay, which is now in over 5,200 commu- something, and she told me how she had senior Jesse Epstein. ticipate in The American Cancer Society’s nities in 20 countries, is one way of rais- done relay teams in the past. I really want- Relay also honors those who lost the (ACS) Relay for Life. ing money. Typically, with all the money ed to do something for others, and I think battle to cancer and encourages people Relay for Life is an overnight, com- raised from the global events, the ACS cancer has touched us all in some way, so to support those affected by the disease. munity-wide fundraiser that aims to raise raises over $400 million annually. I was very interested in the cause. Relay Before dark, there is a special moment money for the ACS for cancer research Relay for Life is not only for an effec- is a great opportunity for me to volunteer. called the Survivors Lap, a time set aside and for supporting cancer-stricken fami- tive cause but also many consider it to be Plus, it’s a fun event! I was able to have for people to celebrate survivors’ victories lies. The event, which will take place on a fun event. In Port Washington alone, a great time with my friends at the bake over cancer. the track this year on June 13, is some- there are 72 teams signed up with over sales. My team has raised $2,239 already! Additionally, there is a luminaria cer- thing many Port residents anticipate each 500 participants. Students demonstrate We sold bracelets, had bake sales, and emony that takes place as the sun sets. asked our families and friends. I’m so glad Cancer survivors and participants have to have started a team and have it be this the option to dedicate a personalized lu- successful,” said freshman Jenny Valenti. minaria (a lantern with a candle inside) Harbor Fest attracts many Much of the Relay event is run by Sch- to someone they know who lost the can- reiber students. Many students have the cer battle. Each luminaria represents one opportunity to participate and contribute person who died, allowing their loved community members to the event through the Relay For Life ones to gather together and honor him or out into town and show off some vendors. club. her. BY Emma Feldman I also have very fond memories of when Contributing Writer I performed a duet for the talent show in second grade,” said sophomore Anna Each year in June, various vendors, Cohen. 2015 REGENTS & FINALS local businesses, and community The performances ranged from dances organizations set up booths along lower by students from local studios, to songs main street and in the parking lot by the performed by local students and other SCHEDULE town docks. This event, called Harborfest, music groups. Aspiring musicians, singers is attended by residents of all ages; those and dancers all auditioned for the chance FRIDAY who attend can enjoy a wide variety to perform in the talent show to be seen JUNE 12, 2015 of food, musical performances, and by hundreds of people. The Chamber of 8:15 AM opportunities to purchase unique gifts Commerce brought in a large stage for the that you will want to keep for yourself. performers and chairs for spectators to ROOM # EXAM TEACHER “Harborfest is a great way to get the enjoy all of the entertaining performances. A5 Math 10H Basile community together, and to celebrate the “We always have a good time,” said A6 Math 10H Ferruso beauty of Port Washington,” said senior sophomore Aaron Siff-Scherr. “Harborfest A7 Math 10H Carstens Rana Ismail. was a great chance to enjoy the beautiful A2 Business Law Honors Miller This year marks the 25th anniversary June weather and watch festivities.” B11 Global History 9 Dietz of the event that is attended by nearly B12 Global History 9 Dietz 12,000 people each year. This year’s B13 Global History 9 Dietz B14 Global History 9 Brenner Harborfest was held on June 7 and took B15 Global History 9 Brenner place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. B16 Global History 9 Brenner Harborfest had activities for visitors of B17 Global History 9 Dragos all ages. Whether you were looking to sell B18 Global History 9 Dragos unique creations, volunteer to help young B19 Global History 9 Dragos children create arts and crafts, perform on B20 Global History 9 Sepulvida stage, or casually observe everyone, you A1 Global History 9 Sepulvida were bound to have a great day. A2 Global History 9 Sepulvida Junior Christina Marinelli’s family A3 Global History 9 Sepulvida has been selling birdhouses for charity at A4 Global History 9 Matina Harborfest for the past two years. A8 Global History 9 Matina “Harborfest is a really great A9 Global History 9 Matina A10 Global History 9 Byrne opportunity and it’s a great opportunity C22 Global History 9 Foster-Holzer for us to sell the birdhouses we have been C21 Global History 9 Foster-Holzer working on all year and raise money for C23 Global History 9 Davis charity,” said Marinelli. 2 Global History 9 Davis This event is organized by the Port A1 Chemistry Grasso-Krebs Washington Chamber of Commerce each A2 Chemistry Grasso-Krebs Josh White year and, in addition to the vendors and 206 Chemistry Grasso-Krebs entertainers, there were numerous raffles Kids enjoy harborfest by playing Spec. Ed Chemistry Grasso-Krebs and even a boat ride for people of all ages. carnival games and having the A6 Accounting Saraceni “Harborfest is such a nice way to get opportunity to win prizes. A7 Accounting Saraceni THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 5 2015 REGENTS & FINALS SCHEDULE
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AP Photo students and AP Drawing “It was a more engaging experience and Painting students recently had of printing that was more organic and the opportunity to work with master rewarding. Dan was really sweet and I printmaker Mr. Dan Welden. Welden is felt so lucky to be able to get his expert the inventor of the Solar Etching Print opinion and assistance.” process. Students were able to print their Earlier in the year, the Chinese own work using this unique process with government paid for Welden to come help from its creator. print enormous pieces in China using his Welden’s printing process is unique process. Some pieces were 30x60 inches. because, unlike traditional development, ey supplied him with eight assistants. it does not use grounds, acids, or solvents. is is considered a prestigious honor for Instead, it uses UV light and tap water. It an artist. is a safe, simple process that is better for “It is an extraordinary experience for the environment than usual methods. our art students to work alongside, and be Welden invented this process in the 1970s. mentored by, a world renowned, expert e Solar Etching Print process produces artist and teacher,” said AP Photo teacher high quality, rich prints. Ms. Kris Murphy. “ e students worked “My print came out amazing,” said really well with Mr. Welden, and they junior Amy Zack. “I loved how I got to both really enjoyed the workshop.” use my hands and utilize the sun. e e workshop was made possible by whole process was really interesting and I Helping Enrich Arts (HEArts). is is felt blessed to be able to work with such a the fourth time Welden came to Schreiber famous artist.” to work with students, but the rst time To make a print using this process, HEArts sponsored the workshop. e Jake Knatz students expose a negative print of workshops were previously sponsored AP Photo student Jake Knatz’s photo of a plank of wood across a puddle at their photo or piece of art onto light by the Port Washington Education Welwyn Preserve was turned into a print. He took the photo on his digital camera sensitive, polymer plates. Whenever Foundation. and then used the solar etching process to develop his photo. UV light strikes the surface of the plate, “ is printing process is so di erent the polymer hardens. e plate is then from what I’ve ever done,” said junior “I thought it was really cool that I was marks on his plates.” scrubbed with water, and the water Juliette Vasquez. “I learned so many able to change my photograph using my When art teacher Ms. Miranda dissolves the unexposed portions of the new unique things and had a great time hands, rather than using Photoshop,” Best thanked Welden for working with plate. e plate is then covered with ink, doing it. Dan’s process requires more said Vasquez. “Dan showed me a lot Schreiber students, Welden replied, and the impressions in the plate hold the thought than simply printing a photo of di erent things I could use to make “ ank you for your kind words and also ink. e plate is then placed on paper and from the computer or developing lm in markings onto my plate to make the print for providing such a wonderful group hand rolled through a pressing machine. a darkroom.” more creative. He encouraged me to take of kids! I really mean that. ey were e pressure from the machine makes the e process also allows students to risks and try whatever thoughts I had. He fantastic.” ink in the grooves of the plate transfer to etch their plates. Etching is a technique told me not to second guess myself, and the paper. in which artists engrave their artwork. showed how he liked to use sticks to make 2014-15 budget passed resources we need to have the best school BY Danielle Tawfi k district we can possibly have. Although I News Editor will be a senior next year, and the budget may not a ect me that much, I am happy A er much anticipation, voters that the younger students will have all the approved the Port Washington School resources and opportunities that I had,” June 9, 1932 June 11, 1937 District’s 2015-16 budget on May 19. said junior Sammy Segal. e $144,919,392 budget passed by an Although many consider the budget Every sentence of the “Gossup Students had a competition to overwhelming margin of 2126 to 1088. passing to be positive for the district, due in our Skule” column featured see who could squash the most is year’s budget includes a .59% increase to the tax cap, this year’s budget had to be intentional grammatical and caterpillars in the fewest steps, in spending, as well as a 2.38% tax levy less than that of previous years. spelling mistakes. followed by a week-long water increase. To the relief of many taxpayers, “ e tax cap is a signi cant deterrent gun ght in school. the budget falls within the state’s tax cap. in allowing us to increase our budget e budget was created with an aim and as a result districts lose money year of developing a higher quality education a er year,” said Principal Mr. Ira Pernick. program for students without dramatically “We are no di erent than other schools a ecting community taxpayers. While in Long Island and New York State, the budget is meant to maintain so we just have to be as creative as we current programs and services such as possibly can when it comes to supporting June 10, 1964 June 15, 1983 extracurricular activities, resources, and students.” sta , it also has incorporated some new Although the budget may not be as Seniors’ fathers posed as Teachers propose the idea of changes. For example, there will be the high as it has been in the past, the school waiters and served students making Schreiber a four-year addition of multiple teachers throughout is trying to make the best of it. dinner at their Roman-themed high school, moving freshmen the school district, as well as an increase “We live in interesting budgetary Senior Gambol. up from the junior high school. in technological support districtwide. times in New York State, I think the Further, the budget calls for spending budget being where it is will allow us to $750,000 on capital projects. Lucky maintain almost all of our programs, but for many middle schoolers, the air probably a little more di cultly than we conditioning system at Weber Middle have in the past,” said Pernick. “It’s just School will be replaced. e roof of the a situation in which we are going to have administration building is also going to less money as a school and as a district June 13, 1984 June 12, 2000 b e x e d . than we’ve had previously to provide the Unlike other years, all voting this year same high quality education.” Model Congress becomes A creative horoscope read, “A took place at one location: Weber Middle Along with the passage of the budget, an o cial club, due to the Martian creature named Yg, School. Voters had the opportunity to voters also placed their votes for the demands of ve dedicated who is more than ten thousand place their votes from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 school board candidates. e elected students. years old yet and has the p.m. members were Ms. Elizabeth Weisburd disposition of a cranky two- “I am really happy about the budget with 1,694 votes, Ms. Lauren Greenstein year old, is hiding under your being passed. I think it’s so important with 1,774 votes, and Ms. Nora Johnson b e d .” for our school to have money for the with 1,957 votes. THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2015 7
Would class ranking work to motivate Schreiber students? BY Delia Rush If a ranking system were to be utilized BY Sabina Unni overemphasize a system that everyone here at Schreiber, it should not be on already knows is important. High school Managing Editor public display, but accessed for personal Opinions Editor Emerita classes should not be about beating other knowledge or sent to colleges once the students; they should be about learning Just to make one thing clear, class time comes. High school students are not always and preparing for the future. ranking should never be used to belittle Having this information can help a outspoken about their opinions. But “I think it is not necessary because it any student. It tends to place students in student reassess his or her standing in upon asking students to voice their fuels a cutthroat, pressurized atmosphere a particular order, from highest to lowest comparison to fellow students. While opinions about class ranking at Schreiber, that makes education a competition GPA or whatever other scoring system a many argue that comparing oneself to almost undoubtedly, one will be met rather than an enjoyable experience for particular school uses. others is unhealthy, this can be helpful with overwhelmingly negative responses. students,” said junior Milan Sani. ese lists are commonly not on while considering education beyond One may wonder how a school can be Not only should education be for the a public display, but rather a way that high school, especially when colleges give so anti-class ranking when it has never sake of bettering yourself, but for the sake students, guidance counselors, and statistics on accepted students’ class rank. had the system in place. e reason is of mental health and personal enjoyment. college YESadmission o cers can gain a simple: NOa class rank system proves itself And the school would be completely “I don’t think that a ranking should broader perspective on a speci c student’s be for everyone to see, but to know your to be a poor system and Schreiber should ignoring the latter two by implementing a academic abilities. own number may help put things into continue its practice of prioritizing class rank system. School cannot be a safe Currently, any existing ranking system perspective,” said junior Sophie Lipstein. learning over insigni cant rankings that and fun environment if rivalries between at Schreiber is under strict privacy and is In the professional world, individuals breed insecurity. students are promoted and encouraged. only used to keep track of the valedictorian, are constantly compared to one another A class rank system promotes “I don’t mind that the school doesn’t the student with the highest cumulative and while a fully structured ranking unhealthy competition within schools. release an o cial class rank. Colleges GPA at the end of junior year. us, a system may not exist at every business In any high school, competition among evaluate you within the context of your list serves its purpose here at Schreiber at or be prevalent within every career students is present and mostly bene cial. school, and personally I think having a graduation, similar to neighboring towns path, competitiveness is a huge part of For example, if two friends in a class were class rank is just another way for students such as Manhasset High School. American culture. trying to outscore each other on a test in to compare themselves with other According to the National Association Some may argue against a ranking the same class, that kind of competition students in an unhealthy way,” said senior of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), system out of fear that a few tenths of would serve as motivation. However, Elizabeth Muratore. a ranking system has “the purpose of a point can bump a student down the GPA is a lot more complicated. Trying to Many universities, speci cally state measuring and comparing student list due to a di cult quarter. If that compete with every kid in a grade for as schools, o er guaranteed admission and academic achievement and to promote student is thriving elsewhere in his or her arbitrary a measure as the best GPA will scholarships based upon class rank, such fairness and equity in college admission academic career, has a strong GPA, is an promote erratic behavior in order to boost as in Texas and Alaska. is system is procedures.” active member in the community, and GPAs. It would encourage a dropping of deeply awed for a variety of reasons. e has a suitable amount of credentials for classes that a student cannot get honors concept of admissions based upon GPA is a particular school, a class rank will not credit in, even if he might enjoy the non- troublesome: one student’s 5.0 at a certain “While many argue that hurt a college acceptance. honors option more and learn more high school may be the same as another If anything, a college will in that class. student’s 2.0 at another. comparing oneself to others is see just how competitive “I’m against it. I think there’s It seems, however, that schools are Schreiber is, which enough competition in this already starting to wise up to to the unhealthy, this can be helpful exempli es that the school. Each student should only ine ectiveness of the policy; according student can still need to compete with himself to the National Association of Secondary while considering education succeed in such an or herself, to be the best they School Principals, up to 50% of schools do could be,” said senior Jesse environment, which not report class rank. beyond high school, especially Epstein. is crucial to success ere is another thing to be said A class rank system in college level about prioritizing GPA over learning. when colleges give statistics also prioritizes the academics. Instead of valuing students’ individual on accepted students’ class wrong aspects of a high accomplishments, a class rank essentially school education. It says that a student’s standing is equivalent rank.” is well known that a to his or her GPA. So many factors go into high GPA is important students’ eligibility and appeal to colleges for college admissions. that students should not equate their class But a class rank system rank to their worth to colleges or to the NASSP’s explanation of ranking might help to world. systems also reveals that larger state “I think class rank is a poor way of schools, such as in Texas and California, measuring students because each person have started to require more admittances is so unique and assigning a number based on class rank. With thousands on a scale to each person subverts that of applications consisting of several uniqueness and ignores it. It also increases writing supplements, transcripts, and senses of superiority/inferiority and activity records, class rank is helpful competition, which I think is destructive,” in determining the nal verdict on a said senior Dylan Rothman. student’s admittance. One’s GPA is certainly important to Schreiber, especially, has a reputation one’s future, as is trying hard in school. amongst college admissions directors for But class rank does not help promote these having an obscure GPA system due to principles, it merely aids in unhealthy and the extra points that can be added from non-edifying competition. Schreiber is honors or AP level courses and honors justi ed in not reporting these statistics projects. as they do nothing to improve or develop e rst time you try to calculate your students’ academic skills and merely lead own GPA using the system formatted on to more stress and anger. one of the rst pages of the agenda, you will be a bit confused. Not many high schools have GPAs going all the way up to a 5.5, so Schreiber is an anomaly. Zareen Johnson 8 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Schreiber’s runner up graduation speech Briefly Olivia Mann to deliver speech on graduation day summarized which The Schreiber Times wrote about at home there. BY Sabina Unni BY Josh Curtis in the May issue, but our class more When Henry Lin put together his Assistant Opinions Editor Emeritus Contributing Writer than makes up for our school’s loss of charity organization and concerts, he traditional pride with our own bonds of was only successful because people from community. every social strata chipped in, feeling at Although the dictionary definition of Good evening, fellow classmates. I have known many of you since ease with the others, working together feminism involves the equality of men It’s important to remember who you elementary school, some even since pre- for a common cause. and women, the most beneficial type of are to know what you can do. As we school, and I have met others of you along This unity of spirit is a special thing. feminism is intersectional, meaning it venture into our next stage of life, we need the way. Our common experiences, the stories involves race, class, ethnicity, religion, to close the one we are finishing. I am amazed to have known and behind them, make us one community, education, as well as a multitude of For months now, I have been thinking learned from such an eclectic group of more comfortable with each other, and factors. about how to do this high school right, but students. I really believe we have each had make social groups less conflictual. This was coined in the late 20th it is difficult to find closure. I reflect on all a positive effect on everyone else in this Because of our strong community, century by Kimberlé Crenshaw. the things I’ve learned over my years in class, whether through direct contact with diversity need not be division. This essentially means that one this district, on all my experiences. others or by contributing to our class’s This concept has come so easily to person’s feminism is not another person’s When I was growing up, my parents overall character. us, it is easy to forget that democracies feminism. There is no ‘one size fits all used stories from their childhood to Not all of our class’ experiences everywhere have always struggled to feminism.’ enrich my sense of the world: the time my together have been happy. We each began figure it out. This means that my feminism is mom’s principal chained all the doors shut and now we end our career in this district It is a quality that is increasingly not every woman’s feminism, as our to prevent an anti-war protest, or when during a time when terrorists threaten the endangered. We can change that, though. experiences as women, and people, differ. my dad fought his school bureaucracy to world; many of you may even remember Rather than wonder if high school I acknowledge that I have privileges gain permission to use an early computer the September 11 attacks from the year meant anything, remember who we are, and different opportunities than other that the school already owned. before kindergarten. A separate tragedy because from now on, we’re the ones women, and realize that I am a different I wonder about two things: first, is the occurred in tenth grade, when one of the telling stories from high school. person because of them. odd sensation that I’m now able to say most historic buildings on Main Street Let our experience not only be a Feminism as a fundamental concept the phrase “when I was growing up” non- burned. lesson to us, but a lesson to everyone we may be the same, but every woman’s need ironically, as I just did; second, I wonder This caused hardship for many families will meet as we mold the future in our for feminism is different. if my experiences with the Class of 2015 in this community, including some you image. “An easy way to explain intersectional “when I was growing up” have been as might know, and it has taken over two Who knows what we can do? feminism is the idea that feminism in educational and interesting as those of my years for the community to recover. certain areas of the world have different parents. I can’t move on comfortably not Earlier that very year, the disastrous ‘starting points’,” said senior Olivia Q. knowing what we’ve actually done here. Hurricane Sandy left us without power Mann. “For example, in the United I refuse to believe that education is for over a week; I myself remember doing States, women are struggling and fighting homework by candlelight for days after to break the ‘glass ceiling.’ But in Iran, school reopened because I still lacked the institutions aren’t even available to “This unity of spirit is a electricity. women for a ‘glass ceiling’ to exist.” Some experiences, which may not To someone that doesn’t believe in special thing. Our common seem important now, are nonetheless intersectional feminism, perhaps the interesting enough to recall. We’ve had best means of educating them is in the experiences, the story winters cold enough to induce economic problems that exist beyond their view of behind them, makes us one contraction, right alongside winters warm the globe. enough to make flowers bud in February. This includes issues far beyond community, more comfortable If any of you who took Biology remember something as politicized as the wage gap, WolfQuest, you might remember that, and are often issues of domestic violence with each other, and make in the absence of wolves, coyotes have and basic human rights. colonized all of the contiguous US except But feminism is an umbrella term for social groups less conflictual.” Long Island; that might change soon after a movement that seeks to right all of these we are finished in school. Recently, beluga issues. whales were seen in the bay. It is a movement that seeks to bring solely about being “college and career Many other experiences of our class, equality to a population that has been ready.” Life lessons are equally important however, have been quite positive. We denied it for so long. for students to learn. Over the past half- witnessed a marked change in health So, why is this relevant now? Now, century or so, education has changed. It’s education when Chris Herren gave a more than ever, we have the resources understandable that our experience as presentation about drugs that, unlike any to spread awareness and educate people students might not be what it used to. presentation before it, did not make our about the social problems that still exist in Looking at Schreiber history in eyes roll. our world today. the school newspaper, I see that many In every academic area, our class has The issues that women face around the intriguing traditions dropped off the map, made the community proud. world are indisputable, they are not up for such as Homecoming fanfare and school Similarly, although I haven’t debate. fraternities. participated in sports since the 10th “At this point, it doesn’t really make Compared to years past, students grade, I hold our class’ athleticism in the sense to argue about feminism,” said have a much blurrier vision of what high highest esteem. senior Lena Kogan. “It’s pretty hard to say school education means and what to take I would list all of our achievements that you don’t believe in equal rights, and away from it. specifically, but it would double the I can’t imagine anyone saying that they I fear at times that schools are training length of this speech, so I’ll instead say don’t want the world to be a better place. ” kids to be bookish robots, especially on that whether we are lacrosse players or But, especially with the internet, we Long Island. automobile technicians, members of our have the ability to make a difference in the Many high school communities have class certainly seem to know how to use lives of women globally. thus broken apart into cliques that have a stick. This portion of women’s rights, on little to do with each other; each student We each have our own additional the other hand, is up for debate. The has an entirely different experience. experiences on top of these; rather than ways that women can be impacted, the This trend has unfortunately touched detract from our class’s unity, however most successful means of intervention even Schreiber. I remember that upon they add to our class’s richness. in situations where there is not gender my brother’s graduation three years ago, During Hurricane Sandy, I remember equality, and the best steps that can be administration officials lamented that his that so many different students from our taken to ensure success are controversial class was very insular and fragmented. class helped out—from the Boy Scouts, and are not agreed upon. For those trying Our class is different. Those same from the Fire Department, from religious to make a difference, one thing is for administrators were impressed at the time institutions. I didn’t really feel endangered certain. by our then-freshman class’s unity. or isolated when the weather got cold, Change is not only possible and Over the years before that and since, because I knew I could count on people necessary, but change taken must be I have felt remarkable kinship with all of whom I only knew vaguely to use the different for each woman. you. skills that I did not know they had to We may lack a Queen and Crowners, operate the shelter, and to make me feel Ethan Bookstein THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 9 What do you want to be remembered for after you leave Schreiber?
“I would just like to be remembered as the funny “I’m not dying; I’m retiring! I don’t want to think “I want people to remember me as the kid who Indian kid who did drama.” about my legacy.” never wore shoes.”
~ Sameer Nanda, senior ~ Ms. Pat Kosiba, Health teacher ~Jack Fishman, senior
“I want my legacy to be people actually reading “I want people to remember that I once co-hosted “I just want people to remember that I was kind the newspaper so that I didn’t stay at school until the morning announcements with Annie K.” and always said ‘hello’ in the hallways.” 12:30 a.m. for nothing.” ~ Jesse Epstein, senior ~ Sophie Brett-Chin, senior ~ Rachel Kogan, senior
Photos and reporting by Eli Lefcowitz and Josh White, Opinions Editor and Photo Editor Graduation Requirements: arbitrary and unnecessary BY Aaron Gindi Additionally, you need to pass an array be a graduation requirement. In college, a Technological Education, or a language of standardized tests, including Regents student would never be required to take a and corresponding (and notoriously Contributing Writer and the Foreign Language Assocation of certain creative course unless that is the disliked) FLACS exam. Chairpersons and Supervisors (FLACS) major they wish to pursue. If this system Diplomas are one of the most It is your senior year and you have exam. This may seem like a huge task, is successful in higher education, it should important reasons to attend high school. completed almost four years of high but this is only because it is filled with also work at Schreiber. A diploma is not simply a benefit at school, including countless exams, arbitrary requirements. The other arbitrary graduationmost job interviews, but an expectation. SATs, and health classes. One day, you It is pointless for an arts class to be its requirement is something that affects However, we rarely think about how we get a letter and find out that you cannot own category; it should be merged with every Schreiber student: standardized are going to attain it. graduate because you never took an art electives as a whole. While many students testing. In order to graduate with a Our guidance counselors do a great class. take exclusively art electives, some prefer Regents diploma, the most basic diploma job of making sure that we get there, but In the 21st century, high school social studies, STEM, or FACS electives. for the majority of Schreiber students, we still feel the effects of their decisions, diplomas are essential for almost “Art should not be a requirement. one needs to pass five Regents exams: the most noticeably in the classes that we take. every job imaginable. So, why is it so Some people just are not artistic,” said Global History and Geography exam, the Some students are forced to deviate from complicated to get one? To attain this junior Matt Johnston. Integrated Algebra exam, the US History their interests because they need to fulfill vital documentation from Schreiber, a Students should not be forced to exam, the English Language Arts exam, an arbitrary requirement or because they student needs 22.5 total credits: four in take an artistic elective if they are more and any Regents Science exam. For an are afraid of a standardized test at the end. social studies and English, three for math interested in another area of study. We Advanced Regents Diploma, it gets far This is unnecessary; the process should be and science, one for health, one arts class, should not eliminate artistic electives more complicated. streamlined to take away one more stress one foreign language, two for physical because they are a spectacular opportunity There are seven additional tests from the already tumultuous four years of education, and three and a half credits of for Schreiber students to express and to pass, as well as a confusing matrix high school. electives. enjoy themselves. However, it should not of extra credits for the Arts, Career 10 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Letter from the not going to count the number of hours getting things done. into this year (read: I didn’t know any- that I’ve spent in the pub room, but it’s a I’m a little sentimental about the News thing about high school athletics), but I Editor-in-Chief lot, and I wouldn’t trade those hours for section, since I started there. I’m so happy was really impressed by your coverage of anything. that this year’s News section continued to local and national sports news. I’m sure Dear newspaper staff, There were a lot of new faces on staff put the “news” in newspaper. Thank you that you guys will keep up the great work. I’m sure this is true for everyone who this year, but I think that became an as- for your commitment to informed and in- Graphics: you are probably the most has to write one of these things, but I don’t set. I heard interesting, thought-provok- depth coverage. social section of the newspaper, even if know how to start. It’s hard to suddenly ing ideas at each sections meeting, and To the Opinions section, I was a little that means you socialize by yourselves at stop and look for meaning in something I’m happy to conclude that The Schreiber worried about you. But you got things Smashburger. But the newspaper ended that you’ve been doing so habitually for Times does have a purpose. done with two people, and you didn’t up looking really good this year, and I’m four years. Or at least it’s hard to put that Ms. Zarkh and Mr. Medico, thank you avoid controversy. You became comfort- glad you were a part of it. meaning to words. It’s like having to ex- for putting up with us, and making sure able covering issues that the student body As for the photos section (Hi, Josh), it plain why you love somebody. You know that we didn’t burn the place down. But deserved to know about. And you did it took a little work to get photos to every that you do, but it’s really hard to come up more importantly, thank you for your with plenty of rational, truthful thought. section on time, but you delivered with with a complete answer, something that honesty, and for helping us make the To the Features section, you definite- high quality, thoughtfully composed pho- includes that one time they picked you up newspaper better. I know that being at ly held your own in a section that has a tos. at midnight and looked for a frozen yo- school on a Saturday afternoon is never reputation for being “fluffy.” I hope you Eli: I love your sweater. gurt place that was still open with you, or ideal, but I think you’ve made sure that learned from this experience, and that As for the new people on staff that I the way their voice sounds when they are The Times staff recognizes the value of you’ll do even better things next year. don’t really know, you seem like really ca- excited. student journalism and good writing. I Now for the A&E section. Your nu- pable individuals. (That’s why you have But I guess the first thing I should say definitely do, at least. We also all think anced reviews were worth the late nights. the positions that you do.) And I hope is that for four years, being in this club has that you’re both really cool. It’s close, though. But I think that you that you get as much out of this club as I been a meaningful constant among a lot To my Managing and Copy Editors, made your section a lot better this year, did. Read the manual, ask a lot of ques- of maddening little variables. I guess the thank you for somehow always knowing and that you wrote well about things peo- tions, and talk to people. It’s not as scary latter is all high school really is. I’m lucky which Rachel I’m referring to. I’m so glad ple want to read about, so I’m really proud as it seems, and it will hopefully prepare that I got to commit myself to something to have had you for every late night and of you guys. you for even bigger challenges ahead. I really loved at Schreiber, and that the early morning, and that you both put up Sports: I admittedly didn’t know that Love, thing that I loved taught me so much. I’m with my early onset senioritis. Thanks for much about high school athletics going Ana EDITORS EMERITI Times Policy Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Copy Editor Rachel Cho Statement Ana Espinoza Rachel Kogan Opinions Stacey Kim The Schreiber Times’ primary purpose is A&E Assistant News to inform its readers of events, issues, and Rami Chaudhry Tessa Peierls ideas affecting Schreiber High School. The Assistant Opinions Times also serves as an open forum in which Sabina Unni members of the Schreiber community may express their ideas and opinions. moderator.” First, this is false, because als, as The Schreiber Times has made its The Times will report all news accurately, Letter to the Editor no bias manifested itself in my moderat- own mistakes. This editorial-board called honestly, and fairly. We will not give pref- ing. Second, while I recognize that there announcements and posters promoting erence to any group or individual. We will This letter is in response to The Sch- could have been faults in the discussion, the event “propaganda-like” and “mis- respect the rights of all information sources reiber Times’ May editorial, which was this is true for every event. When I at- leading.” I welcome discussion about our devoid of rational, truthful thought. tended Women’s Day, I noticed several in- announcements and posters; however, and any errors will be corrected promptly. The editorial proved that The Schreiber stances of bias on behalf of the presenters, it cannot be one-sided. If the editorial- We will print submitted materials on the Times, along with many Women’s Day misleading students. This is also the case board was to use the criteria that called basis of their quality and significance as presenters and organizers, lack journalis- for the Treehugger club, which previously our posters “propaganda-like,” it would determined by the editors of this publica- tic integrity. screened Gasland, a documentary proven have come to the same conclusion for the tion. The editors reserve the right to print, On April 30, 311 AD, Roman Emperor to contradict scientific evidence. How- Women’s Day. refuse to print, or return any submitted Galerius issued the Edict of Toleration, ever, due to bias, two seniors who serve Senior Ana Espinoza previously pro- materials. The editors also reserve the right ending the Diocletianic Persecution of in Treehugger board positions have called moted Women’s Day by standing be- to edit any submitted articles. Christians. It is serendipitous that on the our event “biased” and “aggressive,” but hind a sign that read she “deserves more same day, 1,704 years later, one of the most not the politically-charged, false, and mis- than 77%,” as though she can only earn We will print letters to the editors if tolerant events in Schreiber’s history was leading screening. 77-cents for every dollar made by a man. judged to be of sufficient quality and held, Turning Point USA’s Gender Wage What defines open-minded people This is “propaganda-like” and “mislead- importance on a space-available basis. Gap Discussion. Despite it being one of from close-minded people is recogniz- ing” because it distorts the U.S. Census We will not print letters that are obscene, the most tolerant events, it will forever be ing problems and taking steps to resolve Bureau, which is comparing median earn- libelous, or contain unfounded charges. The associated with intolerance, not because them. When Dr. Sachs, a Women’s Day ings without considering factors like edu- Times reserves the right to shorten letters of actions by this event or its members, teacher adviser, was emailed asking about cation and occupation. However, using if doing so does not alter their meaning, but because of close-minded, biased stu- possible improvements for the Women’s Espinoza’s methodology, our posters are and to choose a representative letter from dents and teachers. Day, she did not respond. While the justified, because there is a wage gap in the a group of related ones. Letters do not nec- In 2015, oppression is not behind us, Women’s Day and Treehugger Club did White House. because students and teachers shunned not take measures to fix several of my Why does TPUSA’s event experience essarily reflect the opinions of the editors. an open, diverse event, and then used the concerns, TPUSA has already launched a scrutiny, but not the Women’s Day? The We will not print any anonymous letters. newspaper as a mechanism to unfound- committee to improve future discussions. answer lies in a web of conflicts of inter- Editorials printed in this publication edly slander a club and its president. Finally, our event should not be judged est. During publication, the Editor-in- reflect the opinion of the majority of the This article will be published on June based on snapshots. Critics of our event, Chief was Espinoza, a Women’s Day co- editors. If the situation warrants, minority 10, which is also serendipitous, because including several Women’s Day present- ordinator. The place of the editorial, the editorials will be published. Editorials do Psalms 6:10 declares, “All my enemies ers, cannot credibly or fairly criticize an opinions section, was edited by Unni, not represent the views of the Port Wash- will be overwhelmed with shame and an- event that lasted over an hour, when they another Women’s Day coordinator. Why ington Union Free School District. guish; they will turn back and be put to left after 20 minutes. didn’t The Schreiber Times teacher ad- shame.” Let me permit this. “They want to be heard, but didn’t visers not point out this conflict of inter- We will not publish advertisements if Senior Lena Kogan, a Women’s Day want to listen to other sides. So they left est? Again, another conflict of interest. they are deemed libelous, obscene or likely presenter, found fault in our discussion when they finished. Very unprofessional One adviser is Ms. Zarkh, a Women’s Day to incite criminal activity. Prices of adver- because there was no “unbiased mediator,” in my point of view,” said sophomore and teacher adviser. tisements are standard and price schedules who would prevent the discussion from TPUSA member Andrew Falzone. I still feel sympathy for those who pro- are available upon request. Advertisements “evolving into personal arguments.” This Senior Sally Kuan, a Women’s Day tested the discussion because they will do not necessarily represent the views of is false because I allowed every individual presenter, stated that the announce- eventually realize that they stood on the The Times. to freely share opinions. Had several of ments were “accusatory,” “more intended wrong side of history. In the future, they We will establish new policies if the our critics actually attended the discus- to displease individuals with conflicting may be perceived like those who blocked sion, they would have realized the discus- beliefs.” However, the announcements the Little Rock Nine or like those who at- need arises. Until such a point occurs, sion was without bias or ad hominems. merely asked questions, like if the wage tended the American Bund rallies. The Times will follow the policy described Senior Sabina Unni, a Women’s Day gap is caused by biology, choices, or dis- in this space as well as the guidelines of presenter, came to the same conclusion crimination, without making any claims. Best regards, common sense and reason. about the event lacking an “unbiased I cannot continue criticizing individu- Jacob Bloch THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 11 Students Say Final Goodbyes To Retiring Teachers
Dear Ms. Kosiba, Dear Mr. Schaefer, You have done marvelous things for this school, both in the Relay for As this fun- lled year of snowstorms and re drills draws to a Life club and in Schreiber health classes. You will be missed dearly by the close, so too do the revered careers of many of our sta members. It is Schreiber community. lamentable to say that you are among these retirees. Mr. Schaefer, you As an esteemed health teacher here at Schreiber, you brought joy and are an amazing technician and an unforgettable friend. laughter to your classes, cared for each and every one of your students, and Both the chairman of our technology department and the head were never spotted without a huge smile from ear to ear. of our esteemed Robotics club, you have earned a cordial spot in the You said how you “loved every minute” working at Schreiber, which is hearts of many Schreiber students. shown with your happy glow and genuine kindness. Personally, my time in Robotics club with you has been We distinctly remember you putting a singing monkey on our heads unforgettable. e freedom and trust you granted us made quite when it was our birthdays. Your high energy and enthusiasism encouraged the recipe for a bright environment, complete with laughter and the whole room to sing to us, leaving us giggling. appraisals. From cutting wood with menacing machines to making In health class, you somehow managed to engage every student in the slight adjustment in my measurements, you were always there to give a lesson. Aside from the quirky jokes and endless fun, interactive activities, helping hand. You never failed to give your all through thick and thin. you always made it clear to us that you were always available to give advice Even the sound of you clearing your throat has become something of a and help students outside the classroom, no matter the situation. prized trademark. Ms. Kosiba, you possessed a unique devotion to your students. We No one else can replace or replicate the invaluable experiences your would o en nd you, during your free periods, meeting with the the teachings have brought unto those fortunate enough to know you, and Relay coaches. With help, you ultimately planned each Relay for Life. many people would wholeheartedly agree. Simply calling you a “good is event has always turned out to be a huge success under your watch. teacher” does not su ce; your dedication and profound a ability are Your dedication to the event has always served as a great example for you key components to the steady bond between you and your students. students, encouraging us to be involved and have fun doing so. “Just saying that Mr. Schaefer is a great teacher doesn’t justify how Students clearly recall last year, when you high- ved us and cheered for amazing he is. I’ll miss him very much,” said junior Liliana Martinez. our team as we walked around the track. Although we were all exhausted, Your enormous contributions and humor will make you so your enthusiasm kept the party going. memorable. Not only have you greatly impacted us, along with your other students, “He always knew what he was talking about and he spoke but you claim that your students are the ones who motivate and inspire you, with unyielding conviction. e passion he had for his work was continuously. captivating. He will be missed,” said junior Louie Miscioscia. Ms. Kosiba, we cannot thank you enough for all you have done for this Others like Martinez and Miscioscia share the bittersweet sentiment school. It will not be the same without you, but you should know that you of seeing you go, and you will certainly be missed; however, it is have le us, along with hundreds of other Schreiber students, with happy reassuring to know that your leave will only be marked by a surge of memories of health class, motivation to help our community, and crucial good feelings. ough the parting hurts, on behalf of our entire student life advice. body, I say farewell! Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Schaefer, your time here with us at Schreiber shall be forever cherished. Sincerely, Ilana Grabiner & Maddie Lane Sinceley, Brian Rivera
Dear Ms. Behrens, As each school year goes by, we are fortunate enough to meet many Dear Ms. Lisecki, wonderful teachers who help us meet goals, and encourage us to strive for Ms. Joan Lisecki, you are one of the greatest people to ever new ones. But once in a while, we come across that special teacher who we walk through the halls of Schreiber. You possess all the great feel an extra special connection to, that teacher who we know we can always qualities of a role model, a teacher, and an overall person. turn to, who we know will always be there. at one teacher for us is you, You have worked with so many students and have touched Ms. Behrens. the hearts of dozens. You are a funny, smart, and creative From demonstrating how a 12-step proof could possibly make sense, to individual that Schreiber sta and students had the privilege of handing out king-sized Hershey bars simply because it was a Tuesday, you knowing. You have worked very hard and proved that you can never let the period become dull. You have turned around our organization do anything, and encouraged your students that they can do the skills by teaching us new techniques that make school a little less stressful. same. Aside from our appreciation with your help academically, we would also I unfortunately did not get to spend a lot of time with you, like to extend our thanks to you for always being there for us, and listening Ms. Lisecki, as a teacher, due to the knee surgery that kept you to what we have to say. We appreciate all the little things, like when you out of school. However, you battled back through your injury to would ask us how our day was, and how we could always tell that you were make sure you were here, teaching and inspiring, just like you truly listening to the stories we told. What makes a great teacher is not only always have. Hobbling around with your cart and making sure her ability to teach a topic, but by the way she can interact and engage with everything gets done properly, you have fought through injury her students. and hard times to be in school, and we are blessed to have had Now that we have almost made it through junior year, we would like to you. remind you that we could not have possibly done as well as we are doing if You will be missed, Ms. Lisecki. You were a tremendous asset it were not for you. While we are upset that you will not be back next year, to the English department, and we wish you the best! ank you we want to remind you that we will be applying all these skills that you for everything! taught us when we enter our nal year of high school, as well as throughout the rest of our lives. Sincerely, ank you Ms. Behrens. You have truly made a Matt Nicholson di erence in all the lives of your students.
Sincerely, Jacqueline Labbe and Stefanie Epstein “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” - Robin Williams
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Staff Writer With the hundreds of styles and brands to ‘Tis the season for long beach days, choose from, nding warm weather and, more importantly, sunglasses that t your BY Sam Bizenov and Danielle Tawfi k no school! As the school year comes to a preference is far from a close, it is nally time to kick back, relax, breeze. Sometimes only A&E editor and News editor and enjoy the long summer ahead. With the best will do, and in these summer and beach fashion tips, that case, saving money ere are two types of people in this your beach get-up will make this summer for a pair of RayBan world: people who like doughnuts, and even more fun and chic. sunglasses is totally liars. Whether you are basking in the sun at worth it. Not only do As doughnut lovers ourselves, we the pool or diving through waves at the the various shapes of look at these scrumptious pastries as the beach, the perfect swimsuit is essential. glasses look good on alpha male of all baked goods. Studies Target suits are a popular favorite amongst every face they meet, have shown that eating a doughnut can teenagers at beaches everywhere. If you they also protect your actually turn your frown upside down. are on a budget and looking to spend a eyes against the powerful What studies you ask? Our studies. We little less, Target has a wide selection of summer UV rays. In have searched near and far to nd the best styles, sizes and colors, so you are bound addition, sunglasses can places that will give you that doughnut to nd the perfect suit. Prices start as low make or break an out t. and smile. as $12 and rarely exceed $50. Danielle Taw k However, you do not have While strawberry-frosted and glazed “I like the bathing suits from Target Just one of Triangl Swimwear’s many bikini selections. to spend all your money are two of the more commonly indulged because they’re really well priced and I This bathing suit, along with all of Triangl’s products, on one pair of glasses. avors, more exotic ones such as salted don’t have to spend a lot,” said junior Bari is made of a material called neoprene and has a layer At places like Urban caramel and passion fruit are slowly Cohen. “ ere’s also a wide variety of of mesh on top. Out tters, Forever 21, making their way into the doughnut suits to choose from, so I always nd a lot and PacSun, a ordable scene. of things I like.” suit with your preference of pattern, style and fashionable sunglasses are a popular If your tastebuds prefer the more If you are able to spend some extra and size. ese styles include strapless, buy. ey are a good last minute add-on, simplistic avors that occupy the shelves money on a suit this summer, Triangl triangle, bandeau, halter, one-pieces, two- and can be replaced as o en as you would of Dunkin Donuts, look no further than Swimwear bikinis are taking the world pieces, and more. Pink, a store a liated like. Black, brown, colorful, oral… the Main Street and Shore Road. by storm! e neoprene two-pieces, sold with Victoria’s Secret, which speci cally possibilities never end! Port Washington is lucky enough to exclusively through the Triangl website, targets younger consumers, also sells fun, As for cover ups, a T-shirt and shorts have two locations of this chain, providing are excellent quality and are worth every a ordable suits. may always be the easiest route. But doughnut admirers with double the cent. e brand’s popularity has increased “ e bathing suits from Victoria’s if you are looking for a more stylish opportunity to get their daily doughnut over the past few years and sales appear Secret and Pink are my favorite because choice this summer season, owy dresses x. to be skyrocketing. e signature black they’re really cute and last a long time. from stores like Free People and Urban Boston Creme, Chocolate Glazed, lines that cross the suits can be spotted on ere’s a lot of di erent styles to choose Out tters are easy to slip on and o at the and French Crueller are de nitely among every corner. from so everything is really unique,” said waterfront. Swimsuit cover-ups are an our favorites. If you’re in the mood to Another favorite brand that is freshman Maddi Jester. easy way to stay fashionable during a visit try something new, go for the Croissant seemingly on every waterfront is Victoria’s However, there is more to summer to the beach or pool. doughnut, which is a crossover between Secret. is brand provides its consumers than just the bathing suits you wear to the As summer quickly approaches, beach the tasty french pastry and the classic with bathing suits of every shape, size, beach. Sunglasses and cover-ups are also essentials are becoming more and more glazed doughnut. color and price. On the Victoria’s Secret an essential part of every beach out t. crucial by the day. With these tips, you As New York City is only a train ride website, you can create your own bathing No one likes the summer sun shining can stay trendy for the 2015 summer! away, New York’s trendiest new spots to pick up these sweet rolls with holes are easy access. A er making our visit to Make some cash this summer while making a splash a plethora cafes, stands, and shops, we found Dough and Doughnuttery were by BY Julia Kim older who are certi ed, the Village Club geared to a student’s strengths. Simply far the most noteworthy. has lifeguarding jobs available during the stop by the Public Library and inquire Dough is the perfect destination Staff Writer summer months. Similarly, Manorhaven about a job at the front desk. For younger to satisfy your sweet tooth, while Pool hires lifeguards and o ers other people, 14 or 15 years of age, places being exposed to new avors. Lemon Between going to the beach and positions in the Beach Park area. like the Soundview Cinemas Poppyseed, Toasted Coconut, and Dulce hanging out with friends this summer, “It’s great being able to spend take on students for part-time de Leche are three of the most commonly you might also want to consider taking on my summer outside making sure jobs. Eateries or local shops ordered avors here. e more daring a job. Port Washington o ers a variety of the kids are having fun and being like Dunkin Donuts and 16 customers tend to go for avors like employment positions that are both fun safe,” said senior Emily de Reyna, Handles employ teenagers Tropic Chili, which is a mix of papaya, and rewarding. a lifeguard at the Village Club. 16 and older for a myriad of guava, mango frosting topped with a Oasis Day Camp presents an For students interested jobs, like baker or crew spicy dusting of chili powder. opportunity for high school students ages in music, Bach to Rock is member. With stores located in the Flatiron 17 and up to become a counselor and looking to hire as long as the “Working is di cult District, city kitchen, and Brooklyn, you assist young children at Manorhaven requirements found on their because you have to are bound to nd a Dough location near Beach Park. For those enrolled in college, website are met. ey have complete hard tasks in you next time you nd yourself wandering the camp even o ers four undergraduate speci c hours planned out a short time. It has the streets of NYC. credits as well as leadership and for those wishing to work taught me some Mini doughnuts are the perfect communication bene ts. Besides during the summer, valuable skills, compromise for those who are craving a counseling jobs, the camp hires 15- and and a variety of and I also had doughnut but are not hungry enough to 16-year-olds for Leader-in-Training open positions. the privilege devour a full one. If you nd yourself positions, where students work in ose who of working with looking for a place to nd these bite- conjunction with counselors to supervise truly take kind people,” said sized treats, look no further than the campers and earn a small salary. pleasure in senior Kim Winter, Doughnuttery. Located in Chelsea Furthermore, students can apply to be music can both earn money and who works as a baker Market, this spot o ers customers hot, swim or art instructors, as long as they pursue something they are genuinely at Dunkin Donuts. fresh, sugared doughnuts a er a day of meet the current requirements. interested in. With so many shopping and strolling. “Working with children over the “Music is a passion to me, and stores and businesses in Port A er trying various avors, we came summer is both demanding and because of that, I’m so excited to Washington, there are countless to the conclusion that “Green Tea Buzz” gratifying,” said freshman Zach Katz, who teach others about music. Music job options for those interested and “Urban Monkey” were among our was a bus monitor at Oasis. “Although is one of the only things that in working with children, in favorites. While we’re a bit hesitant to it could be hard and challenging, it can unite people and bring swimming, music, baking, try a green tea avored doughnut, we ultimately pays o when you have fun and joy to the room,” said junior or manual labor. So do not agree that it is a must have. e banana, interact with the kids.” Rachelle Huitt. just spend your summer co ee, and coconut avored doughnut e Village Club of Sands Point e Port Washington Public on the couch. Go out and named “Urban Monkey” will give you has multiple job openings for younger Library is also an advantageous nd something you are that perfect mix of sweet and tart. No students, like working at a snack bar or place to work in cataloging books, Zareen Johnson interested in and make matter what you order here, you will not carrying towels. For teenagers 16 years or operating computers, or in any eld some money while you are at it! be disappointed. THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 15 Main street welcomes Bareburger with relish BY Adi Levin and Caroline Katz atmosphere,” said senior Jenny Bernstein. Mr. Eddie Espinal. Many students have already become Bareburger offers options for everyone Assistent News Editor and Assistant A&E Editor acquainted with Bareburger’s wild menu with their highly customizable menu. and ebullient atmosphere, having visited With a “make your own burger” option Bareburger’s laid-back ambience and other branches of the restaurant in Great along with pre-set options, there is unparalleled fare have the whole town Neck and around Long Island. According something for even the pickiest of eaters. buzzing with excitement. For those concerned After a long wait, the much- about the quality of anticipated burger joint the food, the dishes are BY Sherry Shi opened its doors on May prepared with all-natural, 27, just after Memorial organic ingredients, Contributing Writer Day weekend. In the days including non-GMO, After years of hard work in the math leading up to its opening, pesticide-free vegetables research program, senior Sam Goldman those on Main Street were and free range animals. recently won a silver medal at the drawn to its cheery exterior, Bareburger serves International Sustainable World Energy, and many eagerly peered a variety of protein Engineering, and Environment Project- through the windows options, such as ostrich, Olympiad(I-SWEEEP), one of the world’s before it had even opened, elk, and duck, as well most prestigious environmental high hoping for a glimpse of the as vegetarian options school science fairs. This achievement, restaurant’s interior. such as black bean and along with numerous others, successfully Upon walking in, guests quinoa. concluded his final year of research. are greeted by friendly Bareburger’s opening Goldman was invited to Houston, servers. The restaurant’s was a “soft opening,” Texas to compete at I-SWEEEP after Brooklyn-esque style is meaning that some of winning second place at Long Island apparent. Provided that its services are not yet Science and Engineering Fair. there is room when you Pam accessible. Because the I-SWEEEP invites hundreds of walk in, you can choose Pam Hidalgo employees are still being extraordinary high school students to sit at a booth or table. Customers enjoy a variety of exotic and all-natural burgers, salads, trained, customers must from around the world to share research Dim lights draw attention and other culinary options from Bareburger. With quick service, enter the restaurant to projects in the field of environmental to the brightly colored many menu options, and a unique interior design, Bareburger is a take out food or eat in, protection. The competition values picture frames adorning rather than calling in the importance of spreading awareness the walls, while rugged, wooden tables to Bareburger’s website, the chain plans an order for take out or delivery. Over about world sustainability problems. It add an authentic feel. Located centrally to open in six new locations in the the summer, the chain will open fully promotes engineering inventions and on 42 Main Street, Bareburger is easily future, including Plainview and Rockville and release its Port Washington-specific energy efficiency management discoveries accessible from almost any part of Port, Center. Now that Bareburger has set up menu, along with additional store details that will help nurture our environment and seems to have become a favorite for shop in Port, they plan to move eastward on its website once they have settled in, and create a more sustainable future. students already. on Long Island, bringing quality burgers making online orders easier to place. This year, there were nearly 70 different “Bareburger looks like a great place for to people throughout the area. As summer rolls in, Bareburger has countries represented and about 400 teens to hang out and relax after school. “We’re doing awesome so far! The another trick up its sleeve. On warm, projects. Nevertheless, Goldman thought The food tastes great and is reasonably staff are great, people here love the food, sunny days, the front windows of the that it was a pretty relaxed event with a priced, so it will most definitely attract and the guests are happy. We saw that restaurant roll up. Pedestrians can enjoy “touchy-feely, save the world through many high schoolers. The wait staff was there were so few Bareburgers in this area, the lively environment from the outside, science” vibe, rather than the cut-throat friendly, and there’s plenty of seating, so I and we thought Port Washington would and the openness provides Main Street competitive atmosphere. predict that it’ll definitely be crowded on be a great place to start as we expand into Diners with a unique experience. “It was really exciting to meet so many Fridays because of their overall amazing Long Island,” said Bareburger co-manager different people with so many different projects all coming together for this common goal of creating new knowledge,” said Goldman. Lettuce expand our salad horizons this summer For his research, which is classified It has various types of lettuce, vegetables, salad. Not to mention, the ingredients as an environmental science project, Katie Oppenheim and Carly Perlmutter nuts, and protein like chicken, turkey, are always super fresh,” said junior Jenna Goldman identified significant Staff Writers and shrimp. There is also tofu if you are Hecht. subnetworks of genes responding to a a vegetarian. The only disadvantage about Diane’s is plant virus in cassava, a crop that serves If you are looking for a quick and “I am a salad fanatic to say the least. that everything is pre-made, so it is not a as a major food source in Sub-Saharan healthy lunch or snack, salad bars Harbor has such great salad options, and viable option for picky eaters. Africa. In preparation for his project, are the perfect place to go. With so I love that I can order it to school for Another great salad spot in Roslyn is Goldman spent last summer researching many ingredients to choose from, the lunch. My main problem is that I have La Bottega. At La Bottega, there is a great at the Center of Genomics and Systems possibilities are endless. There are many a hard time deciding since everything selection of salads to choose from. But if Biology at New York University. different salad places in Port Washington, sounds so yummy! And since there are you are not interested in pre-made salads, “I met some really cool people who and Long Island is filled with them. so many choices for my toppings, I try to you can pick your ingredients and make were helpful with advice about things that Whether it be the ingredients that switch it up and order different toppings your own. extend past that particular project, which go into each salad or the many choices each time,” said sophomore Arielle Ziv. One of its more popular salads is the made it really worthwhile,” said Goldman. of toppings, each of these places has Another place where there is certainly avocado salad, which has iceberg lettuce, Out of the hundreds of projects, something that makes it different from no shortage of options is Diane’s in Roslyn. avocado, grilled chicken, mozzarella Goldman received a silver medal in the the rest. Although Diane’s does not have a make- cheese, and toasted almonds. I-SWEEEP environmental category, a In Port, Harbor Deli has almost every your-own salad bar, it has more than just “La Bottega is a great, quick place to significant accomplishment. ingredient under the sun, and you can your typical salad. The restaurant has a grab a salad. After track, when I feel like I Despite the long hours of hard work, pick whatever you want for a fixed price. fresh selection of pasta salads, vegetable could eat anything in sight, I can just stop Goldman expressed his passion for salads, chicken over and get whatever type of salad I’m in environmental research. and tuna the mood for that day. Two thumbs up,” “It’s really cool to be contributing to salads, and said junior Harlee Tung. something that may eventually help real other daily If you are looking to pick something people in the real world,” said Goldman. specials which up and not sit down at the restaurant to Throughout his senior year, are constantly eat, Iavarone Brothers in the Lake Success Goldman received numerous other changing. Shopping Center is a great option. awards, including being named Siemens “When in Iavarone Bros. is more of a grocery store, Semifinalist and a National Merit doubt, I go to but all of the food is fresh. Scholarship Finalist. Diane’s. No At Iavarone, you can make your own “Sam is an amazing student, definitely matter what salad, and they also have various pre- all around. He excels academically as type of salad made choices. The store also has different well as through sports and other non- I’m in the chicken and other deli-style options that academic events. He’s really one of a mood for, they you can add to your salad. kind!” said math research teacher Ms. always add With all of the different salad places Tina Marie Gallagher. something on Long Island, it can be really difficult Goldman will be continuing his Josh White interesting to choose. The bottom line is, you will education this fall at Harvard University. As senior Will Berger creates a freshly made salad behind the to spice up be satisfied with whatever place you pick! counter at Harbor Deli, customers can choose their toppings. the ordinary 16 THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Take a bite out of the most high tech watch yet BY Emily Ma and Danie DiRuggiero is a personal device, which enhances high tech experience for consumers. Assistant Features Editor & Staff Writer interactions in an easy and intuitive way. “I recently bought an Apple Watch and is wearable device has highly I’m de nitely looking forward to all of e release of the Apple Watch was advanced technology, including retina its new features,” said Port resident, Ms. much anticipated, and customers are display and force touch. Retina display Rachel Wilson. “I think it will help me ocking to get their hands on the hottest has a high pixel density, which greatly keep up with my schedule and the events wearable of the year. Preorders of the enhances the sharpness and contrast I have planned. I’m hoping to put the BY Rachel Kogan Apple Watch shipped on April 24, the of the picture. Force touch technology workout function to good use too!” Copy Editor Emerita product’s o cial release date. uses electrodes in order to promote the However, a downside of the Apple e watch sold better in one day than sensitivity of the touch-screen. Watch is that it does not run independently; You stand outside the door, slouching, Android Wear watches did in all of 2014. Not only can the Apple Watch display it relies on connection with an iPhone 5 or rubbing your clammy hands on your new However, the Apple Watch is not yet sold time, but it can also present an array higher to run most apps, but it basically dress pants, praying that you do not mess in stores. It is expected to be available in of di erent information, including the has the same functions as an iPhone. up. Quickly, you whisper under your all Apple stores sometime in late June, current weather, a personalized calendar, Unlike other watches, the Apple Watch breath, “Hello, my name is… pleasure to according to Apple. a map of the wearer’s surroundings, also has an abnormally low battery life meet you too. Um, thank you,” and smile is product comes in three styles, and much more. Because it works in due to its high storage and multitude of weakly. You look at your watch; it is 2:59 each with a di erent target demographic conjunction with an iPhone, it works features. It needs to be charged every and just about time for your interview. and price points. e entry-level model, around your personal schedule and keeps night, which can be considered an One’s con dence during an interview Apple Watch Sport, comes in ve di erent you updated using noti cations. inconvenience. For the money that is is in part based on the way the body colors, and has a synthetic rubber and For those interested in tness, the charged for the Apple Watch, it o ers a secretes two hormones: testosterone stainless steel band. Its funky design and Apple Watch delivers. It has two native limited amount of features and storage and cortisol (a stress hormone). Alpha low price point make it the best choice for health apps, each with its own purpose. space. males tend to secrete high quantities of a younger, sportier audience. Activity, one of the apps, monitors “Although the Apple Watch is testosterone and low amounts of cortisol, e next watch, the standard Apple movement throughout the entire day; the latest and most advanced piece thus enabling them to appear more Watch, comes in een di erent styles keeps track of the time one spends of wearable technology, it is also con dent in stressful situations. is and is the most customizable. In contrast standing and exercising, and calculates ridiculously overpriced and it’s not worth same hormone pattern was identi ed to the casual look of the Sport, this watch the number of calories burned. e it in the end because it relies on a less in more outgoing humans by social is more practical looking, with a neutral other app, Workout, encourages a wearer expensive and better piece of technology, psychologist Amy Cuddy, an Associate palette, and toned down bands. is style while vigorously exercising, calculating the iPhone,” said freshman Abby de Professor of Business Administration at is more suitable for adults looking for a duration, caloric burn, heat rate, and Reyna. Harvard University. watch that is professional and tech-savvy. distance. ese features o er a unique, As part of her research with stress e Apple Watch Edition is the third hormones, Cuddy devised an experiment and nal model, and Apple did not hold to see how humans can trick their back on features or aesthetics. Each watch bodies to produce more or less of these sports an eighteen karat gold case, in rose hormones. In this experiment, one group or yellow gold, and sleek, modern bands. of participants was told to sit in “low It is aimed at a very high-end, adult power poses” or slouched positions that demographic, with pricing starting at made them appear more closed o . $10,000. However, investing in the Apple e other group was told to sit in Watch Edition enables you to receive VIP “high power poses,” standing up with treatment from Apple. Wearers of this their arms in a “Y” above their heads or speci c watch can skip lines in a store, generally spreading out as much as they connect with an expert over video chat could in their seats. 24/7, and access a special Apple Watch e inspiration for these high power training center. poses stemmed from the primitive “I personally like the Apple Watch instinct of many animals to expand in sport and the features are extremely useful size or appear to take up more space in because I work as a personal trainer. It threatening situations. Animals that do also has a lightweight and athletic design this seem dominant and con dent to perfect for workouts,” said Apple store their predators and successfully decrease employee Diego Lopez. Sean Lui the chance of being consumed. e Apple Watch has numerous The high-tech Apple Watch (middle) has a more modern and sleek design in Each participant was forced to hold features that allow easy accessibility. It comparison to more traditional watches brands like Skagen and Breda. his or her position for two minutes and then immediately walk into a ve minute interview in which the interviewer purposefully did not smile or react Sta re ects: How did you survive high school? in any way to any of the interviewees words in order to make the situation BY Maddie Cohen “Tavi Gevinson said, ‘Sometimes the “Learn to cook. Whether it be for more stressful. A er the participants
Features Edtior awful parts are beautiful, but some- geometry, chemistry, sociology or even were thoroughly tortured by this highly times they’re actually just awful.’ e relationship issues, you’d be surprised unusual and uncomfortable interaction, e rumors surrounding high school most important things I learned in high just how many problems some freshly their hormone levels were tested. are o en more than myths. However, for school are that it’s okay if things are baked chocolate chip cookies can help Cuddy’s experiment showed those of you who do not know how you just awful sometimes, and that it’s okay solve.” that those who sat in the low power will possibly get through four full years, not to be sure of yourself all of the time ~Ethan Bookstein, poses experienced a 10% decrease in here is some advice from our beloved because that’s not possible for anyone. I Assistant Graphics Editor Emeritus testosterone and 15% increase in cortisol, seniors and former Schreiber Times s t a also learned that you should avoid the making them less active and more members to help you keep calm, cool, and women’s bathroom, across from the “I was a bit disappointed there wasn’t susceptible to stress. By contrast, those collected. English o ce, because you will de nitely more spontaneous breaking out into who sat in high power poses experienced see your English teacher in there, and song. ough, when we all walked out a 20% increase in testosterone and 10% “Whenever I was stressed, I harassed the bathroom is a terrible place to make of our biology midterms there was a decrease in cortisol, making them more my friends and killed o my competitors. small talk.” moment when we looked at each other active and less susceptible to stress. It not only made me happier but also ~Ana Espinoza, and “We Are All In is Together” started When business owners and internship improved my grades.” Editor-in-Chief Emerita playing in heads. So, it was a close thing. o cers, analyzed video footage of these ~Stacey Kim, “I survived high school by always valuing Besides, that song sums up high school interviews (without the knowledge of Opinions Editor Emerita sleep more than studying. Failing a test really well. Surviving these four years was who sat in which pose), they primarily is a lot more humorous when you’re well a group e ort.” chose those who sat in the high power rested anyway.” ~Rachel Cho, Managing Editor Emerita positions as people they would most “Good music, great friends, and ~Tessa Peierls, likely hire. eir explanation was that knowing that behind every Monday was Assistant News Editor Emerita “ e cafeteria’s lukewarm tea. It added they seemed more con dent and had a a Friday. ose three things made four a ca eine boost to my daily diet, helped more engaging presence. years of high school y by for me. As “I survived high school through me get over my stress-induced colds, and So the next time you have an interview, George Carlin once said, ‘don’t sweat stacks of ashcards, multicolored pens, gave me a reason to run out of my morn- whether it be for a job or for college, the petty thing, and don’t pet the sweaty good friends, and through the help of ing classes to avoid ever mistaking my run into the bathroom a few minutes in things.’ ” Maddie Cohen.” desk for a bed.” advance, stand up, and take up space like ~Rami Chaudry, ~Sabina Unni, ~Rachel Kogan, a cobra ready to pounce. Go attack that A&E Editor Emeritus Opinions Editor Emerita Copy Editor Emerita interview with your mighty presence. THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 17
Summer music festivals offer diverse music and atmospheres
BY Maddy Katz “I really enjoyed the Staff Writer festival because everyone there is so loving and As soon as the nice weather hits, friendly, and they’re music fans of all kinds flock to outdoor all about respect,” said festivals all over the country. These well- sophomore Rachel attended events often last a few days Reisman. “The music and tickets can be expensive. Musical and the atmosphere may acts play on multiple stages throughout have almost made it worth the day and night, giving the audience the $200 and up price of many opportunities to move around the admission.” grounds and appreciate the carnival-like Gov Ball, a newer atmosphere. festival that started in 2011 In the New York area, two of the most has a completely different popular festivals are the Electric Daisy vibe than EDC. In 2014, Carnival and Governors Ball. approximately 50,000 Over 100,000 ravers attended the people made their way to Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC as it is Randall’s Island in New commonly called, over Memorial Day York City for each of the weekend at MetLife Stadium in New three days of the festival. Jersey. The overwhelming amount of Gov Ball is only held in Kayla Shafkowitz attendees made this event one of the New York City, and this largest electronic music festivals in the year, it was from June 5-7. world. Known for more EDC has become a worldwide Alternative and Indie phenomenon. Las Vegas, Colorado, headliners, Gov Ball Puerto Rico, London, and Mexico are just offers more of a playful a few places that hold this extravaganza. and relaxed atmosphere, However, the New York and New Jersey as well as delicious and area is the site that is most familiar to unique eating options. local ravers. Food trucks can be found The event featured brightly lit carnival throughout the venue, and rides on the blacktop around MetLife, as you can order exotic foods well as a ten foot golden Buddha at its such as Ramen Burgers, entrance. Along with the usual daisy- vegan taquitos, and themed art installations, people danced jalapeño corndogs. For in front of a car decorated to look like an many, eating is just a much ‘80s boom box. The rest of the grounds a part of the festival as the featured merchants, food vendors, water music. stations, lockers, and, of course, plenty of “The main reason I http://irocktheinternet.com Porta Potties. attended Gov Ball is for Fashion is a huge part of what makes the food! Of course I was Gov Ball viewers rock out while Noel Gallagher and the Flying Birds play, as Electric Daisy the carnival so unique. Ravers can usually excited to listen to the Carnival ravers throw their hands in the air while listening to a variety of DJs blast electronic be seen wearing beads, blinking plastic music but the food was dance music. The crowd at Gov Ball exhibits more of a relaxed vibe than EDC’s wilder bracelets, and all shades of neon. Attire most definitely a highlight atmosphere. also varies from underwear and bathing of the experience,” said junior Izzy Gold. suits, to zebra masks and tutus. As most attendees are there for the discover artists that they had not tops, or some combination of these free- While fashion plays an important music, the lineup of artists is what sets the previously known before. Chronixx and spirited clothing trends. role, EDC is all about the DJs and the festival apart from others. This year, the the Zincfence Redemption, Hermitude, “I love Gov Ball because I feel like performances. Highlights of this years’ biggest headlining acts included Drake, Streets of Laredo, and Astr. are just a few I can go and have a great time listening event includ DJ Snake, Flux Pavillion, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5, and of the up and coming artists featured at to all of the music, but I can also sit Laidback Luke, Kaskade, Afrojack, Armin The Black Keys. The variety of music was this year’s Gov Ball. and relax on a picnic blanket with my van Burren, Bassnectar, Flosstradamus apparent as there was everything from Along with the music and food, there friends,” said senior Jennifer Bernstein. and Yellowclaw. rap to alternative to indie rock. Other is also an art installation, a photo booth, Raving, flashing lights, and EDM are As the huge crowds made it difficult for well-known performers included The lawn games such as Corn Hole, and life- all aspects of EDC that make the festival many viewers to see, some fans climbed Decemberists, St. Vincent, Charli XCX, sized games of Connect Four. You will so unique. For those who are looking the three- story scaffold of the “Live it up” “Weird Al” Yankovic, Marina and the find most attendees wearing boho-chic for a way to relax, tan, and listen to chill deck to get a better view. Some even paid Diamonds, Vance Joy, and Echosmith. flowy dresses, overalls, high waisted music while trying funky foods, Gov Ball the added cost to be in the VIP areas. Similar to EDC, at Gov Ball, many denim shorts, floral printed cropped is where you are able to do that. 18 THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Swi ’s career skyrockets a er recent hype portrayed as very ruthless and strong,” Swi launched her 1989 World Tour Caroline Katz and Danie DiRuggiero said freshman Isabella Henderson. on May 5 in Tokyo, and it will be running Assistant A&E Editor and Contribuiting Writer As can be seen in her music video, Swi ’s until Dec. 12. ere will be a total of feminist views and empowering messages 78 shows in nine countries, including Taylor Swi is everywhere. From speak to boys and girls everywhere. several shows in the U.S. Swi has special magazine covers to music award Over the years, Swi has amassed a large surprises lined up for her audiences, like shows, America’s favorite country starlet and dedicated group of followers. is is Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, who BY Aliza Herz turned pop icon has been taking the largely due to the way that she connects visited Detroit to surprise her fans with Staff Writer world by storm with her recent successes. with her audience. Swi is known for her a live version of his hit song Radioactive, Her latest album, 1989, sold 4,000,000 involvement with her “Swi ies.” A video and she undoubtedly has more in store for Recently, rumors have been buzzing copies within the rst 12 weeks, and of her sending personalized Christmas future shows. regarding whether or not Christina her publicity has only grown in the Aguilera will be returning to e Voice months since. Swi recently made Forbes next season as one of the four coaches. Magazine’s list of 100 Most Powerful Some people believe that the star was Women at number 64 alongside Melinda kicked o of the show and will not be Gates and Michelle Obama, as well as returning. fellow pop star Beyoncé Knowles. An article from hollywoodlife.com When Swi began her career, she was states that Christina was not kicked o the the youngest songwriter ever hired by show, but she is indeed leaving because of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Now, at 25, her second child. she is one of seven musicians who has had According to the article, “she will be multiple albums at the top of Billboard’s focused on her new baby and will not be album chart for over 10 weeks. She has able to focus on the demands that e also spent the last six months at #1 on the Voice puts on the judges.” Billboard Top Artist chart. However, Mark Burnett said in an “I am extremely proud of Taylor’s interview, “replacing Christina hasn’t even recent publicity as I have loved her been a discussion.” since the beginning. I like how I have e lack of a de nite answer has le watched her transform from her long fans of the singer wondering whether haired country-singing days to her bob- mtvema.com or not she will be returning. So, Fact or cut pop star fame era,” said senior Eliza Swift fl aunts her signature look of bright red lipstick as she poses in front of Fiction: has she really been kicked o ? Scheckner. a white wall. Throughout her ever-changing career, this trademark look has ere is no doubt that the show will At the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, remained constant. be a success whether Aguilera returns or which aired on May 17, Swi racked not because of its huge fan base, however, up 14 entries and won eight awards, presents to her fans went viral on YouTube, Swi is making strides to connect many people believe it wouldn’t be the including Top Artist and Top Streaming which put her in the books as one of the more with her audience, and her hard same without her. Song. Swi also debuted her music video most down-to-earth and accessible stars work has paid o . Her recent success has “I love e Voice, but Christina is my for “Bad Blood” . Kendrick Lamar at today. shown that she is quickly taking over the favorite coach and I don’t know if I would the awards. In just two weeks, the video “One of the reasons I became so music industry. A er years of being a still want to watch without her on it. went viral, with over 100 million views. obsessed with Taylor Swi is because of lesser known country singer/songwriter When she took o two seasons from the e video currently has a 94% like ratio, the way she interacts with her fans,” said in Nashville, Swi has strayed from her show it didn’t feel the same and I wasn’t not only for the music and video, but junior Talia Silverstein. “I was lucky roots and has become one of the biggest as into it.” also for the powerful female message it enough to meet her at one of her concerts faces in pop music. Swi ’s blend of small Hollywood Life created a poll in portrays. and she was the most genuine human I town values and poppy tunes have earned conjunction with their article and about “I really like how the females are had ever met.” her a place as a megastar. 66% of the people who voted reported that they would miss Christina Aguilera on the show. Even though the show is de ned by much more than who the coaches are, John Green promotes newest lm adaptation some fans may not feel the same about think it’ll be fantastic.” John talked about how movies shouldn’t watching the competition without her. BY Elizabeth Muratore As was the case with the movie be exact copies of books and that the On the other hand, many people feel Staff Writer adaptation for e Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns movie captures the feeling that the show wouldn’t be losing anything John Green was a constant presence on of reading the book without copying it should she not return. Some fans believe For the second consecutive summer, the movie set. He oversaw the entire word-for-word, which I think is a really that the show is about the talented fans of author John Green eagerly process of making Paper Towns, from important thing when bringing a book to competitors more than it is about the anticipate a movie adaptation of one of the original cast read-through to the the big screen.” coaches. his best-selling novels. Last summer, it nal day of production. His legion of With the enormous buzz surrounding e fact that Aguilera has not yet won was the much-hyped e Fault in Our fans has greatly appreciated his devotion the upcoming Paper Towns movie, this a season leaves fans wondering if they will Stars (TFIOS) movie. is summer it is a to making these movie adaptations summer promises viewers laughter and actually be missing anything if she leaves. movie coming to theaters July 24, based as faithful to his beloved novels as tears. is movie will continue to show As she has yet to be successful when it on his book Paper Towns. possible. fans’ devotion to John Green’s literary comes to picking a victorious contestant e book follows the story of high “ e position of my favorite John franchise. for her team, many viewers are skeptical school senior Quentin Jacobsen and Green novel uctuates between Looking of her true abilities as a coach. how his life changes a er his mysterious for Alaska and e Fault in Our Stars, “ e show doesn’t need Christina neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman invites however I love Paper Towns as well,” because she isn’t even a good coach him on an all-night adventure around said senior Jesse Epstein. “A er seeing and she has never won. I really think their hometown of Orlando, Florida. In how well the production team of e contestants are better o with another the movie, Quentin and Margo are played Fault in Our Stars movie respected the coach”, said Junior Jesse Moskowitz. by Nat Wol and Cara Delevingne. As storyline and key elements of the book e judges for Seasons 1, 2, and devoted John Green fans may know, and its fanbase the best they could, I 3 were Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Wol also played Isaac in last year’s e feel con dent that the team behind the Cee Lo Green, and Christina Aguilera. Fault in Our Stars. Paper Towns movie will work similarly. I When Green le before Season 4, things Paper Towns was published in 2008, cannot wait to see it!” continued as normal. However, fans were four years before e Fault in Our Stars. To further promote the July release happy when he returned for Season 5. Despite this time gap, the excitement for of Paper Towns, on May 30, John Green e only original judges remaining in the Paper Towns movie appears to be just and members of the movie’s cast and Seasons 6 and 7 were Levine and Shelton. as big as that of e Fault in Our Stars. production sta appeared at a panel Aguilera then returned for Season 8 “ ere was so much hype around at Book Con in New York City. ere alongside Levine and Shelton, in addition e Fault in Our Stars because the they discussed, among other things, the https://pbs.twimg.com to Pharell Williams. book is so popular, but I think Paper di erences between the novel and its e Voice has become more and more Towns is equally as good and will make movie counterpart, the process of lming Delevigne and Wolff prepare for a popular since it rst aired; however, in the a fantastic movie,” said senior Ariel the movie, and how much they have kiss during a romantic scene in Paper past few years their rank has fallen from Waldman. “Paper Towns made me laugh enjoyed working with each other. Towns. The movie is set to premiere #7 to #12 in views. What do you think, and cry, which are two extremes a lot of “I am a big John Green fan and I’m July 24. does e Voice need Aguilera or are they books don’t cover. I’m beyond excited to so excited for Paper Towns,” said senior better o without her? see how it’s adapted into a movie and I Jake Arlow. “At his Book Con panel THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 19 Chance the Rapper surfs the wave of his newfound success BY Eric Fishbin distinct beat and drags on. Copy Editor “Go” is next and is extremely high- spirited, following a long build up. Like on If you love Chance the Rapper many other Chance songs, a female voice for his hooks and verses, fast paced provides the background as several verses screeches, and unique voice in “Acid Rap” follow. “Surf’s up” is echoed throughout and “#10Day”, the recently released the track, and perhaps is the origin for the album Surf might come as a surprise. Fans album’s name. anticipated the release of the album since “Questions” asks about the basics of Oct. 2014 and were promised its release life and deepens thinking about social multiple times in the past few months. problems. Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment “Something Came to Me” is a Donnie dropped the album early in the morning Trumpet solo instrumental and, as the on May 29, unannounced. Available for title suggests, indicates that he was finally free on iTunes, fans downloaded it avidly able to come up with a tune. and listened to the 16 song, 52 minute In “Rememory,” Chance steps into album with gaping mouths. the shoes of a man who divorces his Chance does not appear on every song wife. Erykah Badu lays down a soothing in the album. In fact, he appears in nine verse to put Chance at ease at the end of songs, just over half of them. His motto the song. lately has been working with his friends Previously released “Sunday Candy” to create something unforgettable. Surf, can easily be considered the best track the most anticipated album of the year, of all. Although it is not the last song on epitomizes why Chance sought to do the album, it culminates the hard work of this and has rejected going solo, for now. Chance and his group appropriately. As The Social Experiment, which comprises the day of rest usually brings a relaxed Donnie Trumpet, Peter Cottontail, Greg vibe, Chance hypes the song early, and Landfair Jr., and Nate Fox along with https://theearlyregistration.files.wordpress.com Jamila Woods brings it back to a swinging, Chance, successfully conglomerates breezy beat. A choir concludes the song horns, drums, pianos, and vocals into Chance the Rapper puts strong emotion into all of his performances through with a high spirit. a masterpiece. Chance’s influence over his movements and motions in addition to his song lyrics. His dedication and “Pass the Vibes,” another Chance-less the production is undeniable despite his commitment to his music is seen through his newest album, Surf. song, is the last on the album. It has a limited verses. sound unlike any other on the album, and Without much of a surprise (unlike the worth it. influential person and role model, Chance leaves listeners sad that the album is over album’s release), Surf features many artists Things calm down a bit as Donnie wants to encourage people to find their and eager to go back for another ride. from all around the rap industry. Ranging Trumpet blasts his horn in “Nothing own paths in life. Tour dates have yet to be announced from Chance’s friends from Chicago’s Came to Me,” which is followed up later Peter Cottontail and D.R.A.M are the for the album, but the group will likely be South Side to J. Cole and Busta Rhymes, in the album by “Something Came to Me.” only ones involved in “Caretaker,” the next at festivals this summer. Chance himself each artist on Surf brings something Donnie Trumpet’s presence is evident track. Following is “Just Wait,” a song that will be in London and Canada over the unique to the table. throughout the album, and especially in combines loud horns and shrieking voices summer, with Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Surf begins with “Miracle,” an angelic the first few songs. of background singers. It has the message Festival in between. opening that introduces the album Big Sean appears on the next track, of patience and waiting for good things to As Chance is only 22, he is not an appropriately. The slower paced song leads “Wanna Be Cool.” Chance declares he happen. A-list celebrity yet. However, he is on his into “Slip Slide,” an upbeat, feel-good tune does not “Wanna be cool, I just wanna be “Familiar,” a song that might be the way to the top of the rap game and gaining that makes you want to get up and move. me.” This song penetrates the soul and most popular on the album has a catchy popularity daily. Busta Rhymes takes the mic first and lets listeners sit back and groove. It also hook and tune. King Louie and Quavo Surf is a testament to the hard work absolutely kills it as Chance provides the has a deeper message that encourages from Migos make appearances. It is Chance & the Social Experiment put in lethal hook. individuality and commitment to moral somewhat comedic and talks about the over the past year. As he has made very J. Cole and Noname Gypsy appear in beliefs. ideal girl. clear in interviews and lyrics, Chance does the next song, “Warm Enough.” Chance Chance follows with “Windows,” in Good luck pronouncing this next not rap for anyone but himself and his pours his heart out, asking “Who are you which he demands you do not “look up to one… After a few attempts you might friends. He does not do it for the profit, to tell me I can’t love you like the way me, don’t trust a word I say.” His heartfelt, figure out “SmthnthtIwnt” is “Something as there was no charge on the album. mothers love daughters?” The song has somewhat apologetic tone brings us back That I Want,” and is probably the most He simply does his thing for the love of a slow build up, but getting to the end is to reality for a brief moment. As such an forgettable on the album, as it has no making music and working with friends. Disney goes back to the future with Tomorrowland premiere
BY Izzy Gold oversimplified and muddled by side While there were many individuals Staff Writer stories. who were not happy with the outcome “After months of waiting for this film of the movie, there were a handful of to come out, it was a huge let down. The individuals who were very content with Disney’s Tomorrowland hit theaters trailers for the film were much better than the final product. across America on May 22. After much the film itself and I should have left after “This film definitely lived up to my anticipation, the movie generated around 20 minutes. Not only a waste of time, but expectations! The graphics were excellent $63.7 million in box office sales. a waste of money. The ending was a let and I enjoyed the plot as well,” said junior The story follows Casey Newton (Britt down as well,” said junior Jenna Hecht. Blake Dolin. Robertson) on her many adventures after Many viewers also felt that the movie Others enjoyed the fact that the finding a lapel pin with the letter ‘T’ on was too long and dragged out. Others movie encourages people to try harder it. She is transported to Tomorrowland, a believed that the film had no clear-cut and promotes a positive message. The futuristic city filled with huge robots and audience, although the film was meant for futuristic feel of the movie had science sleek buildings. Casey receives the help of families. lovers feeling satisfied. scientist Frank Walker (George Clooney), “The film never had a happy moment “The acting was great in the movie, a previous visitor of Tomorrowland, and and that left me feeling depressed. The especially George Clooney’s. I enjoyed makes a startling discovery about the www.imdb.com plot was too preachy for adults, yet too the special effects of the movie as well,” future. Together, the two adventurers confronting for children,” said film critic said junior Anna Fox. travel to the metropolis to uncover its Frank Walker (George Clooney) and Mr. Tom Glasson in his review. The film encourages the audience mysterious secrets. Nate Newton (Pierce Gagnon) explore This film may not be the best option to use their imagination. It also stresses What happens in the land of their surroundings in Tomorrowland. for children as there was much violence the importance of saving the world. Tomorrowland not only changes the lives throughout the movie. There were Although there were mixed reviews about of Casey and Frank but also the world Hahn. multiple beheadings and other violent the movie, Tomorrowland has made its around them. Although the film was highly graphics. Disney used product placement way into Disney’s vast catalogue of box Other notable actors and actresses anticipated, many critics and students to its advantage and there was constant office hits. in the film include Hugh Laurie, Tim were disappointed after seeing the film. advertising and branding throughout the McGraw, Raffey Cassidy, and Kathryn Many felt that the plot of the film was film.
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Dylan Livingston Catalina Salvatierra
Courtesy of Dylan Livingston Josh White Junior Dylan Livingston pitches against the MacArthur Generals on May Junior Catalina Salvatierra runs the 1500m on May 18 in the Division 28. The Vikings won 7-3 behind Livingston’s four-hitter. Livingston Championship race. The girls varsity track team won the division for its struck out six in the game. second straight year. Girls track team takes division for the second straight year fill the void, including junior Catalina June 5 to run at the New Balance Nation- is a bright future ahead. BY Matt Kramer Salvatierra, sophomore Maria Kogan, als in Greensboro, North Carolina later “This team has a lot of potential Staff Writer and freshman Lucy Hurt, a county in the month. The girls qualified for to do great things in years to come. champion in two events this season. nationals, and set a school record in the Although we are losing Jenny, Neve, The girls varsity track team has added Junior Christina Marinelli has been process. and Laura who are important mem- another accolade to its record, winning a breakout performer this season and “By the hard work on the track and in bers of our team and our success, we the division for the second straight year. has helped the 4x400 meter relay stand the weight room, and by the proper prep- need girls to step up and fill the gap, After losing in the conference cham- out as one of the best in the county. The aration from my coaching staff, the girls and I know there will be someone and pionship in the winter 2013 season, the 4x400 has become a contender to run in are definitely ready,” said Head Coach we’re excited to see who it’s going to be. girls rebounded by winning the divi- the state meet at the University of Al- Mr. Jeremiah Pope, who is currently in Many underclassmen, including Beat- sion last spring, the conference title in bany in June. his fifth year of coaching the girls team. riz Chavarria, Lucy Hurt, and Melissa the winter, and this spring division once Sophomore Beatriz Chavarria has Track runners have made extremely Hernandez are some athletes that need again, all by significant margins. also been an important part of the team, close bonds with their teammates this to step up even more next season,” said The squad has athletes that compete running on the 4x100 meter and 4x400 year. Marinelli. at a high level in each event, making it meter relays. She also competed at the “Though track appears to be an indi- With a conference championship one of the more well-rounded teams in Penn Relays for her second season in a vidual sport, it proves to be almost the this winter, division championships in Nassau County. row, contributing a 58 second leg in the opposite. Before races, including indi- back to back springs, and a county run- The team has some of the most ac- 4x400. vidual events and relays especially, we ner up this season, the girls track team complished athletes in the county with “This is the beginning of something always remind each other that racing is is primed for success for years to come seniors Jenny Aguiar, Neve Devine, and very special and they keep that in mind a group effort, and we will perform well with its young talent. Laura Russo, who each earned all-coun- at all times. When the workouts are if we encourage and keep each other mo- “The girls worked really hard this ty titles and will be running collegiate hard, hours get long and frustration tivated. All of the girls have a really nice year. They should be extremely proud track next year at Wesleyan University, builds, they remember what they have friendship and bond with each other and of their accomplishments at the Penn Fordham University, and SUNY Gen- and what they’re striving towards,” said can really trust each other. We all en- Relays and for winning the division,” eseo, respectively. coach Mr. Joe Migliano. courage each other, push each other to be said junior Peter Kirgis. “The team However, after star runner Joelle The girls 4x400, which consists of the best that we can become, and stay by has a lot of talent, and I look forward Feinberg graduated following last sea- Aguiar, Russo, Marinelli, and Chavarria, each other’s side at all times,” said Salvati- to hearing about their triumphs next son, team members were unsure of how ran a 4:03 at Penn Relays earlier in the erra. y e ar.” performance would measure. season and hoped to hit the Nationals- Although the team will lose key run- Many girls, however, stepped up to qualifying standard of 3:58 at States on ners after this season, it still believes there 22 THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Boys lacrosse season comes to an end with semifinal loss BY Bailey Galassi and couldn’t have asked for a better group
Contributing Writer of teammates,” said senior captain Joey Froccaro, who will be taking his talents to Hopes for a county championship Villanova University upon graduation. came to a screeching halt as the varsity After what they considered to be a boys lacrosse team fell to the Syosset successful season with an overall record Braves 14-7 on May 20. of 13-4, the Vikings beat the Oceanside The Vikings entered the postseason as Sailors 13-10 on May 13 before losing to the third-seeded team and showed that it Syosset in the semifinals. Despite the loss, was a team to be taken seriously. the mood among the players remains op- “Although we didn’t get the result we timistic for future years. would have wanted this season, I am re- “This playoff ride set the precedent for ally proud of all of the guys on the team Port Washington Lacrosse,” said junior at- tackman Chris Athanasian. Much of the playoff success over the last few years can be attributed to Head Coach Mr. Tom Rooney, and his assistant FBLA holds coaches Mr. Isaac Neal, and Mr. Henry Stanziale. The additional dedication of volleyball volunteer coaches Mr. Jake Froccaro and Mr. Tom Schreiber helped give the team an edge, providing skills and tactics used Josh White tournament at the collegiate level. This year, the team Senior Joey Frocarro runs against Hicksville on Senior day. Frocarro scored two has achieved its best overall and in-con- goals and had four assists on his last regular season game. The Vikings won 17-13. BY Justin Suzzan ference records, 13-4 and 8-2, respective- Staff Writer ly, over the past four seasons. “The senior leadership this year was a defense. This leaves us with many gaps The team will lose senior talent fol- big part of our team, and with all of them to fill and will only push us harder to get The Future Business Leaders of Amer- lowing graduation, and these players will leaving, we are going to need to fill the back to what we had,” said junior Aidan ica (FBLA) hosted its annual volleyball leave behind large shoes to fill. Younger holes. Some players are going to need to Finnerty. tournament to raise money and aware- players to watch next year are sophomores step up,” said C. Athanasian. Despite the loss of these seniors at ness for Sunrise Day Camp. Robbie Connors and Brian Crawley and Froccaro had an exceptional season, many positions, one thing the team will “The tournament was very well orga- freshman John Athanasian. even in light of the sky-high expectations not need to worry about is goaltending. nized and it was definitely a great way for These players performed at a high level that were put upon him, scoring 52 goals. Junior Nick Ferrero has been the back- all grades to get together and do some- than during the season; Crawley scored a This puts him in the top ten overall in bone of the team for four years, and will be thing for a good cause. I really enjoyed handful of goals on attack, and Connors number of goals tallied in Nassau County. manning the net for his fifth consecutive this event and I’m really looking forward provided a powerful offensive attack with Since his first year on varsity as an eighth season next year. A veteran in the net will to playing in it next year,” said freshman his shooting skills and ability to drive to grader, Froccaro has shown that he could be vital in helping younger defensemen Daniel Dash. the net. play at a high level and help lead the team. rise to the occasion. Sunrise Day Camp is a unique camp J. Athanasian, who made the varsity “We had a strong midfield this year, The only thing left for the team to do in Wyandanch, New York. The camp of- team this season as a freshman, received which helped us get our offense moving,” is to look ahead and focus on next season. fers children with different types of can- a lot of playing time which serves as good said Athanasian. “We want to make it further into the cer a fun and safe environment during experience for next season. His physical- Scharf and Neil will leave the defensive playoffs next spring, but in order to do the summer. It is designed so that each ity on attack allowed for him to dodge side of the field open. They both started so we need to work hard at what we were camper is able to meet their own emo- players and take on bigger defensemen. and finished most games, holding down weak at and come ready to play. The ul- tional and physical needs, while allowing The core of the team came from the the defense and preventing other teams timate goal for us now is to win county them to interact with kids who are going leadership and consistent performance from getting too close to the net. championships,” said Finnerty. through similar challenges. The facilities of senior captains Froccaro, Luke Cum- “We are losing a lot of great seniors, include everything that makes for an en- mings, Conor Jenkinson, John Neil, and such as the whole starting midfield and joyable summer such as swimming pools, Charlie Scharf. ball fields, and courts. FBLA members agreed that this would be the perfect charity to donate the pro- ceeds to. This year, five teams entered the tournament. Each member participating Senior Eric Schissel competes at States paid an entry fee of $5. The winning team BY Kevin Hazan and Andrew Kerr prove with my mental game. In the past I of New York, but it also gave me the op- of the tournament was given a $50 prize. Staff Writers would get really mad and frustrated when portunity to represent not only my team The event, which took place in the things weren’t going my way on the golf but Port Washington as a whole. Being main gym on May 29, was a way to bring Senior Eric Schissel has capped off his course. I finally realized that golf is 80% a senior made it that much more special. the Schreiber community together. final varsity golf season, earning a trip mental so I decided to work on this. I tru- It was one of the most memorable week- The format of the tournament was to States. After the team was eliminated ly believe this is one of the reasons I had ends of my life and I will remember every round robin, in which all teams have the from team competition on the second day such a successful season,” said Schissel. single minute of it,” said Schissel. opportunity to play the others. After ev- of Counties, Schissel’s score qualified him Additionally, Schissel took time to re- Schissel faced one particular challenge ery team has played the others, the team for States, which was hosted at Cornell flect on how to become a better leader for at States: the weather conditions at Cor- with the best winning record is deter- University. the season, and he credits his teammates nell were subpar. Although the conditions mined the winner. This past offseason, Schissel dedicated for their support. were not ideal, Schissel kept a positive at- “I really enjoyed that I was able to play his time to becoming a better athlete for “I also thought I needed to learn how titude, which was something he worked against students from all different ages,” his final season as a Viking. He took a to be more of a leader with my team so I on all of the offseason. said junior Andrew Kerr. “It guaran- trip to California to hit some balls shortly started to take more initiative. My team- “Considering the circumstances and teedthat the tournament was fair and gave before the season began. Schissel went mates have helped me so much over the obstacles the weather presented me with, I us more time to play.. The tournament above and beyond what he had done in years, but more than ever this year. They did pretty well and took nothing but posi- was set up very well” any previous offseason to be successful. understand the weight I am supposed to tives from the experience. I can honestly This format guaranteed that everyone “During the offseason I really worked carry being the top player on the team say it was a once in a lifetime opportunity would play the whole afternoon. on my game. For the first time in a couple and they are nothing but supportive,” said and I am so fortunate to have had such “It was a great event to participate in. of seasons, I decided to take lessons again Schissel. a unique opportunity. I have worked so I’m happy that the proceeds go to charity,” with my swing coach. I decided this be- After a successful season, he finally hard to get to States and I was extremely said freshman Dylan Spilko. cause I knew it was my senior year and I accomplished his dream of making it to happy to see my hard work pay off. It was Students who participated in the event wanted to have the best possible season States. He was nothing but grateful to- such an honor to represent my team and this year are already looking forward to for my teammates, as that is my respon- wards his teammates for their positiv- my town at Cornell for the state champi- next year’s tournament. The Sunrise Day sibility being the top player and team cap- ity and support, as well as toward Coach onship,” said Schissel. Camp is very appreciative for Schreiber’s tain,” said Schissel. Doughty, who has mentored him since As his season came to an end at Cor- contribution to their program. Embracing the role of team captain, freshman year and often asked for his in- nell, Schissel had a few words to reflect. “The tournament was a lot of fun. It Schissel wanted to prove to his teammates put on certain topics, trusting him with “It is sad knowing that my high school was nice that we were able to have fun that he was deserving of the position. his decision making. golf career is over but States at Cornell playing volleyball while raising money One way he was able to do this was to fo- “Making States as a senior is honestly was certainly a great way to end it, and I’m for a good cause. My team and I are look- cus deeply on his mental game, the facet the biggest thing I’ve accomplished in my happy I was able to go out with a bang!” ing forward to winning next year,” said which he considers the weakest. entire golf career. Not only did it solidify said Schissel. Junior Charles Kobus. “Before the season I knew I had to im- my position as one of the top golfers in all THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 23 Where are Class of 2015 athletes playing? 26 of this year’s seniors represent Vikings at the collegiate level ATHLETE SPORT COLLEGE
Jenny Aguiar Track and Field Wesleyan University
Molly Alstodt Rowing Boston University
Diego Alvarez Lacrosse SUNY-Brockport
Diandra Burton Lacrosse Loyola University Maryland
Luke Cummings Lacrosse Lafayette College
Nick D’Alonzo Golf University of Scranton
Neve Devine Track and Field Fordham University
Christian Esposito Baseball McGill University
Joseph Frocarro Lacrosse Villanova University
Ryan Garry Lacrosse UMass-Lowell
Alex Herron Rowing Columbia University
Jina Lay Field Hockey DeSales University
Anton Livshin Football Washington and Lee University
Steven Lopez Volleyball Kean University
Elmer Mendez Wrestling SUNY-Brockport
Blaise Mongiardo Tennis New York University
Alec Nadjari Volleyball Johnson and Wales University
John Neil Lacrosse Wesleyan University
Matthew Nicholson Football Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Michael Petty Lacrosse Maritime College
Patience Ragione Field Hockey Sacred Heart University
Laura Russo Track and Field Geneseo College
Charlie Scharf Lacrosse Vanderbilt University
Sarah Seeman Tennis University of Redlands
Mia Walker Volleyball Loyola University Maryland
Yuki Yoshinaga Tennis Stony Brook University
Names provided by Athletic Director Ms. Stephanie Joannon Class of 2015
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