FALL 2013 Bear FALL 2013 FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FREE National Honor Society Induction November 4 the Requirements for the Nation- Al Honor Society Are Strict

BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Bear FALL 2013 FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FREE National Honor Society Induction November 4 The requirements for the Nation- al Honor Society are strict. To be considered for induction, students must... - have a cumulative GPA of 93 or higher - have not had ISS/OSS in the past year - have all positive teacher re- views Homecoming festivities were held on Friday, September 27, during half- - have six hours of community time of the football game against Minersville. Erin Noon was named 2013 service Homecoming Queen. Members of the Court were Shaina Leshko and -be involved in activities or lead- Kelsey Maceiunas ership roles Congratulations to the Elks Students of the Month for The following seniors and juniors September will be inducted on November 4: Kelsey Macieunas and Tyler Cavenas JUNIORS: Daryl Andreas, Katie Babinsky, Noel Bernardyn, Ken- Congratulations to Tyler Cavenas, The 2013 D.A.R. neth Boyle, Kiera Burke, Colin Casserly, Gia Hannon, Mad- (Daughters of the American Revolution) dison Jeffries, Noel Kaufman, Good Citizen Award recipient. Maddison Lawrence , Lillian Lea- hy, Courtney Levy, Melissa Mor- The Mahanoy Area Football Boosters will be holding a mando, Jacqueline Pitts, Jason Bonfire on October 31st at 8:15. Richmond, Tori Sallaway, Mar- cus Schmerfeld, Nicholas Scic- chitano, Anne Stramara, Kelly Students in grades 9-12 who would like to contribute to the next issue Walinchus SENIORS: Brandon of Bear Facts, should see Ms. Scic any day in the high school art room Donelson and Alejandra Le- during remediation or at 2:30 Topics are available or choose one of grand. your own.

BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 SPIRIT WEEK Students and staff showed their spirit during the traditional Spirit Week held the week of Home- coming. The dress up themes were Disney Day, U.S.A Day, Neon Day, Sports Day, and the traditional Black and Gold Day. There was much participation each day. Home- coming candidates were introduced on Wednesday morning at 7:45 in the gymnasium. An outdoor pep rally was held on Friday afternoon for students in grades K - 12 where Senior Josh Baker was crowned Homecoming King. The Homecomig celebration ended with a Semi-Formal Dance on Satur- day, Oct 12 at the Mahanoy City Elks from 6:30 - 10:00.

That’s English teacher, Mr. Nester, and Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Feg- ley, who are always full of MA spirit, with our mascot. Friday’s Black and Gold Day is always the most popu- lar theme day of Spirit Week.

The theme of the Homecoming parade was Disney. The high school portrayed the Disney castle.

2013 Queen Erin Noon and 2012 Queen Katie Stramara strike a pose sporting their crowns and sashes

Senior Josh Baker was crowned 2013 Homecoming King. . BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013

Homecoming 2012 Candidates and Escorts

Homecoming candidates and their escorts are Kelsey Macieunas, Nicholas Scicchitano, Marcella Scheeler, Joshua Shoup,Sumer Messerschmidt, Joey Hullihan, Kylee Roberts, Tyler Davies, Jessie Lindenmuth, Alex Witiszin, Shaina Leshko, Matthew Derr, Erin Noon, Justin Hall, Michelle Lott, Ray Early, Shawna Welsh, Robert Wozniak, Jade Wuttke, William Fazio, Christy Evancho, Larry McNeil, Ruby Rogers, Jacob Shoup 2014 Yearbook Theme Chosen The creation of the 2014 yearbook is well underway. Koller. People Section Editor is Macey Brown and The theme the staff chose is “Beyond These Walls”. Steph Krupilis is Senior Section Editor. The cover design was completed in early October. Creating a yearbook is a huge job. The book is mainly created on the Herff Jones web- Students in grades 9-12 who are site so it is easy for any student with internet access to interested in getting involved in be a part of the staff. Editors were recently chosen by the process can still do so. Just advisor, Ms. Scicc. Sumer Messerschmidt is Layout stop in the art room Editor, Carisa Byrne is Copy Editor, and Kelsey Ma- during remediation cieunas is Photo Editor. The book is divided into sec- or after school tions and each section has an editor. The Student Life to see Ms. Scic. Section Editors are Jade Wuttke and Cait O’Donnell, Sports Section Editors are Marcella Scheeler and Jes- sie Lindenmuth, Clubs Section Editor is Jen Jackowiak, Academics Section Editors are Macey Brown and Jess BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Congratulations to the SENIOR PHOTOS Interact Club Officers for the NEEDED FOR 2013-2014 school year! THE YEABOOK A formal photo is needed from every senior for the yearbook by October 31. They should be given to Ms. Scicchitano in the art room or e-mailed to dscicchi- [email protected]. Most photographers e-mail photos for students but seniors should check with Ms. Scic to confirm it has been received. President: Tyler Cavenas If your photos have not been submitted, see Ms. Scic Vice President: Greg Merchlinksy immediately. School photos will be used if a formal Secretary: Christy Evancho photo is not received. Treasurer: Jimmy Thomas 2014 Yearbooks on Sale $76.00 fundraisers are available to earn a free or reduced price book

A $25.00 deposit must be paid before Thanksgiving to reserve your copy the balance of $51 will be due by Easter.

see Ms. Scic in the high school art room Today is Monday October 7th, cycle day 6 Any Sewing and Fashion club member planning on attending the Renaissance Fair There are only 10 seats available! Please see Mrs. Pepe with your $14 and signed permission slip by Tuesday, October 8th.

The Mahanoy Area Semi Formal will be held on October 12 from 6 until 10 at the Mahanoy City Elk’s Lodge. Cost is $5. Students MUST be academically eligible to attend and in the drug testing pool. Tickets are on sale.

There will be a meeting of the Spanish Club on Tuesday, October 8, at 2:30 in Mrs. Yakubik’s room. We will be discussing t-shirts and starting to decorate our skull magnets for the Day of the Dead. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Yakubik before Tuesday afternoon.

The first ski club fundraiser has begun. It is a wreath fundraiser which offers Mahanoy Area wreaths as well as other local schools and any college. Fundraising forms can be obtained in the Middle School & High School offices as well as from Ms. Grochowski or Ms. Behler. Money and orders are due to Ms. Grochowski by Tues- day, Oct 22nd. This fundraiser is optional. there will be a yearbook meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:15 in the LGI room. students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend.

There will be NO practice tonight. PATRONS DUE ON SUNDAY ONLY HIGH SCHOOL CAST ON SUNDAY AT 1:00. KIDS WILL PRACTICE MONDAY 10/14 FROM 6:00 – 6:30. LEADS AT 6:30.

Seniors, any orders you have for the Cap and Gown money must be handed in with money by Oct 17. The money for Cap and Gown order only will be due later in the school year.

Chorus schedule: Monday - Day 6 - 4th Period Tuesday - Day 1 - Remediation Friday - Day 4 - Remediation Schedules and Gatlinburg forms are still available from Mrs. Kline.

JV volleyball places 1st in the Shamokin tournament this weekend! Congrats Ladies!

BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Thank A Teacher, VOTE to help Earn School Rewards Mahanoy win The Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out is a community of gratitude that celebrates the difference that teachers, advisors and coaches make in all of our lives. $100,000 Here’s how you can participate: 1. Send a Shout Out The high school is competing in Visit TeacherShoutOut.com and send a Shout Out to a favorite a campaign called “Celebrate teacher, advisor or coach. Maybe it’s your current teacher or an edu- My Drive.” We can win the grand cator who meant a lot to you. Or both! prize of $100,000 grant and a Be one of the first 1,500 to post a Shout Out and receive a $10 gift concert from Kelly Clarkson. code to DonorsChoose.org, a non–profit organization that connects There are additional prizes and you to classrooms in need. both a large school and a small 2. Vote for your favorite Shout Out school will win. After you’ve posted your own Shout Out, earn votes for it by spread- We need everyone’s help!!! ing the word among your family members, friends and neighbors in Anyone 14 or older can log onto conversation or through social media channels. The voting opens www.celebratemydrive.com. February 1, 2014 and goes through March 15, 2014. You will be asked for your email, For every ‘Like’ received on Facebook, Herff Jones will donate $1 birthdate, and will answer two to DonorsChoose.org (up to $5,000). multiple choice questions. You If you’d like to learn more about Herff Jones and how we’re work- can vote once per day, the cam- ing to build a climate of achievement among both students and edu- paign ends on 10/26. cators, visit our website at herffjones.com. Please spread this information to your family and friends! If you can get the message out on social media that will also be a Students Enrolled in help. *You will notice we are entered Online Course as a large school, State Farm is The Global Foods students are participating in the Auguste Escoffier working on this issue and it will Online International Culinary Academy.. They enrolled into their first be resolved soon. This does not course on October 18. The online academy offers college level affect our commitments. culinary prep basics including the history of Auguste Escoffier, knife Thanks in advance for your skills, chicken fabrication, classic cooking meth- time and commitment, ods, and cake decorating. This course is a free course offered to our students in cooperation with the high school marketing department of Escoffier School of Sports physicals for winter Culinary Arts. sports will be given on Also, A chef representative November 4th starting at will be visiting our students 8am in the nurse’s office. on Monday, November 4th from the Pennsylvania Cost of the physical is $25. Academy of Culinary Arts Please see Nurse and YTI. Merchlinsky for more information. BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013

STUDENT Just What is Mix It Up COUNCIL Seniors at Lunch Day? Greg Merchlinsky (President), A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance a decade Erin Noon )Vice-President, ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, ques- Kelsey Macieunas (Secretary), tion and cross social boundaries. Tyler Cavenas (Treasurer), Christy Evancho, Brooke Kufrov- ich, Andy Kuzma, Shaina Lesh- In our surveys, students have identified the cafeteria as the place ko, Kylee Roberts, Ruby Rogers, where divisions are most clearly drawn. So on one day – October James Thomas, Alex Witiszin 29 this school year – we ask students to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new over lunch. It’s a simple act Juniors with profound implications. Studies have shown that interactions Marcus Schmerfeld, Jason Rich- across group lines can help reduce prejudice. When students inter- mond, Peter Luddy, Noel Bernar- act with those who are different from them, biases and mispercep- dyn, Jacqui Pitts, Anne Stramara, tions can fall away. Katie Babinsky, Kiera Burke Sophomores Lenny Dulsky, Mason Evitts, No- Congratulations to the following students lan Fegley, Luke Holman, Kim who were selected as members of the Loughlin, Trey Macieunas, Jen- nie Neifert, Gianni Versace Schuylkill County Chorus Freshman Matthew Derr, Michael Joseph, Tori Sallaway - Soprano 2 Mark Lawrence, Kyle Loughlin, Jessica Wesch - Alto 1 Katie Loughlin, Liam Mansell, Kathryn McCarthy - Alto 2 John Molina, Nolan Yanchuck Tyler Davies - Bass Tyler Cavenas - Bass

Disney Variety Show November 22-23 at 7:00 PM Tickets go on sale in November Watch for details about a character dinner BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Volleyball Senior Night Drug Take

Frank The volleyball team held its annual Senior Night Back Day and “Dig Pink Game” on Monday, October 7th, against Shenandoah Valley. Seniors honored that Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications evening were presented with their individual ban- on Saturday, October 26 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM At the ners, a rose and gift. Seniors honored were Chris- following locations: ty Evancho, Jade Wuttke, Kylee Roberts, Shaina Leshko, and Marcella Scheeler. Mahanoy senior Pottsville - Martz Hall, Lobby Entrance 16th Street Pottsvville - Schuylkill County Courthouse Security En- team members presented a pink rose to each of trance the Shenandoah Valley seniors in the spirit of Ashland - Butlor Township Police Department, 211 sportsmanship and unity. Broad Street The girls defeated the Blue Devils and raised Tamaqua - Tamaqua PD, 320 N. Broad Street over $500 for Breast Cancer Awareness. Pro- Pine Grove - Pine Grove PD, One Snyder Avenue ceeds from the event will be split between the Rita Mahanoy City - Mahanoy City PD, 239 E. road Street Holman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Orwigsburg - Orwigsburg PD, 209 N. Warren Street and the Mahanoy Area and Friends Relay for Life Port Carbon - Port Carbon Senior Citizen Center, 90 Team. Dressed in the same “Teaming Up to Fight Wasshington Street Cancer” tee shirts,the most touching moment of Frackville - State Police Station the evening was a human breast cancer ribbon Schuylkill Haven - State Police Station created by both teams. The girls then joined hands and sang the national anthem. The vollleyball boosters wish to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the evening. Seniors Prepare For The Future

Seniors attended a career fair at McCann School of Business on Friday, October 4th. Students were Art Club able to sit in three different sessions and heard from professionals that work in the specified field. Activity They also took a personality assessment and were able to gauge their personality with their interested career. Pumpkin Decorating Contest The Art Club, advised by Ms. Scicchitano, is sponsor- ing a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The contest is open to students in grades 9-12. Pumpkins must be decorated, not carved and will be judged on creativity. Judging will take place on Wednesday, October 30 in SAFE the cafeteria during lunch. All students and staff will have the chance to vote for their favorite pumpkins. A $25.00 VISA gift card will be the top prize. Second Thursday, October 31, 2013. place is a $20 VISA gift card. Everyone that enters receives a Halloween treat bag. Pumpkins may be 6 - 8 pm delivered to Ms. Scic’s room on Monday or Tuesday, October 28 or 29th. Winners will be announced during Middle School Gym eighth period on October 30th. Contact Dave Holmes with questions BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Students Work on YES Certificate

YES is a certificate program run by the Northeast Manufacturers and Employers Council. If you meet certain criteria and receive your certificate, it gives you preferential hiring at over 300 participating employers. The requirements are completion and passing of the course, high school diploma or October 21-25 The last full week of October brings a serious GED, 95% overall school attendance, passing of 2 message along with some fun for everyone at general knowledge exams and a 6 panel drug test. Mahanoy Area. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, The course also indicates that the curriculum in- tobacco and other drug and violence prevention cludes so many hours of tours from surrounding awareness campaign observed annually in Oc- businesses and guest speakers. The course is tober in the United States. Red Ribbon Week is taught by Mrs. Valerie Kane. recognized with a different theme each day of the The YES go on at least four field trips throughout week. The theme of the week is “We Can Say No the school year. The first was YES students went to Drugs!” Students are encouraged to bring in on a field trip to tour the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton canned goods to be donated to the local food pan- Railriders’ facilities on Tuesday, October 15th. The try all week. tour included seeing the field, dug outs and suites. Monday: Being Drug Free is No Sweat : Wear In addition, we learned about what actually is in- sweat clothes volved behind the scenes of a minor league team. Tuesday: Drugs Can’t Find Me: Wear camouflage They spoke about careers in the marketing, sales, Wednesday: Don’t Let Drugs Twist Your Mind: maintenance and grounds, operations manage- Wear crazy mixed up clothes ment and communications. They also offer Thursday: Hats Off to Being Drug Free: Wear summertime part-time jobs for students your favorite hat in addition to an internship pro- Friday: We are Pawsitively drug free by saying gram. Boo to Drugs. Students in fifth grade and older Students enrolled in the should wear black and gold all day. Students in YES program are Shawna grades K-4 should bring their costumes to school Barr, Stephen Bolusky, for the afternoon. Brandon Donelson, Ray Earley, Austin Forte, Jen Jackowiak, Beretta Marion, Larry McNeil,Marcella Congratulations to the Scheeler, Charlene Yost, Macey Brown, Cristy Evancho, Destint Fertig, Chelsea Hartranft, Jes- Student Council Officers sica Koller, Stephanie Krupilis, Brooke Kufrovich, Shaina Leshko,Kelsey Macieunas, Miriam Meade, President-Greg Merchlinsky Caitlin O=Donnell, Sabrina Roche, Ruby Rogers, Vice President-Erin Noon Sabrina Swartz, Jimmy Thomas, Marissa Ulinitz, B. Alex Witiszin, and Jade Wuttke. Secretary-Kelsey Macieunas Treasurer- Tyler Cavenas

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How it all comes together BB/BS Big Brothers Big Sisters operates in almost 370 How a Big becomes a Big—and a Little, a Lit- communities across the United States - large and tle. small, urban and rural. Our local agencies work Before we make a match, we do our homework. with their colleagues across the nation to design After someone expresses an interest in becoming and develop programs that are tailored to the a Big, they go through a background check and needs of their community. careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with individual preferences. And we provide full support from the donors, foundations, corporations, governments, start, so matches can grow into lasting, impactful and others to build the critical network of sup- friendships. The entire matching process is made port that funds and enables the work of carefully possible through donations—we can’t do what we matching children with caring adult mentors and do best without them! providing ongoing What are a Big and Little to do? support to the child, Each match is unique. Getting together doesn’t volunteer mentor and require a special occasion or expensive activ- child’s family. ity—just a few hours every month doing things the Professionally trained Little and Big already enjoy. For example: Big Brothers Big Sis- •Playing catch ters staff members •Reading books work with our partners •Going to a museum in the education and •Providing advice and inspiration juvenile justice communities to find children facing adversity and as- Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends. Oth- sess how our programs can have the greatest im- ers get together with their Littles in the evenings. pact. Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children Each match develops a schedule that works for who need us most, including those living in single them. parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. Anyone interested in being a part of “Big Brothers, Big Sisters” program, please pick up a preliminary application form in the high school office. Blood Drive Childhood Cancer Awareness Month A Success The most common cancers in children are differ- Mahanoy Area hosted its first blood drive of the ent from the most common cancers in adults. More school year on Tuesday, October 8. For the past than half of childhood cancers are leukemias and two years we have met our goals with our drives cancers of the brain and central nervous system. thus awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior. “Thank you for making another Blood Drive a suc- During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, visit cess here at Mahanoy Area. Special thanks to our the National Cancer Institute to: maintenace and cafeteria staff. I want to thank our Get information about cancer types first time donors, you did great! Our next drive will Learn about research into causes and treatment be in January in memory of Senator Rhoades and Find a handbook for parents of young people with will be open to the public.” - Nurse Merchlinsky cancer BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013

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570-773-2972 BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Mahanoy Students Ski Club On the Move All LCCC and AP Lit students will be attending a Wreath Sale field trip to see Macbeth on October 25th.

Literary Society will be helping out at the ES Book Fair Nov 5-8th and will be running a scholastic book fair for grades 5-12 on Dec 9-12th.

Bobby Wozniak and Alex Witiszin attended the Student Delegate Conference in Harrisburg on October 16-18.

Widener University in Chester held a mousetrap car competition which some of our physics students expressed interest in. The students built a car powered by nothing more than a conventional mouse trap to complete a “course” set up by the university. They competed against many other high schools from the state. After the competition, Mahanoy Area (or any other the students attended a demonstration of engi- local high school or college) neering laboratories. This is a great way for students to be exposed to the real-world application 18” Wreath of what they learn in Physics as well as witnessing $35.00 due by Oct. 22 the effort and level of detail expected in postsec- order in HS, MS or Elem office. ondary education.

On Thursday October 10th, forty two seniors trav- eled to Martz Hall with Mr. DiCasimirro to attend Students to Attend the Schuylkill County College Fair. Over seventy five schools of higher education were represented Youth Conference along with representatives/recruiters from various branches of military. The following students will be attending the Schuylkill County Youth Conference on Nov. 8, The band competed at the North Schuylkill Band 2013 at Penn State Schuylkill: Erin Noon, Kylee Adjudication on Saturday, October 5th. The com- Roberts, Brooke Kufrovich, Andy Kuzma, Jim petition featured Reading High, Blue Mountain, Thomas, Noel Bernardyn, Kim Loughlin, Jennie Mahanoy Area, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Neifert, John Molina, and Nolan Yanchuck. Valley, Williams Valley and North Schuylkill. First Annual Pennsylvania Game Commis- All members of the junior class and a few seniors sion Youth Wildlife Art Contest are scheduled to take the ASVAB on November 19th. The test will last approximately three hours. grades 6-12 See Ms. Scicc in the High School Art Room Freshmen will vist the Schuylkill Technology Cen- for details ter on November 21st. BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 About the month of November November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and The day after Thanksgiving in the one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. November re- USA is A famous day for shopping tained its name (from the Latin novem meaning “nine”) when January and known as “Black Friday.” February were added to the Roman calendar. November starts on the same Buy Nothing Day is the day after day of the week as February in common years, and March every year. Thanksgiving in the USA and is observed as a holiday against Black Significant November Friday. Monday immediately following Thanksgiving - fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Thanksgiving Day in the USA is Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Cyber Monday. Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. Advent: starts on the 4th Sunday All Saints’ Day (formerly All Hallows Day), a Christian holy day, is cel- before December 25; in other words, ebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween. In Sweden the All Saints’ the Sunday between November 27 official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November. and December 3 inclusive. In Ireland, November 1 is regarded as the first day of Winter. In the Roman Catholic calendar, November 2 is All Souls Day. It is known ITS NATIONAL MONTH OF... in Mexico as el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and the whole month of November is especially dedicated to praying for the dead. Adoption Month Veterans Day: November 11 Day of the Dead: The celebration occurs on the 1st and 2nd of Novem- Home Care Month ber, in connection with the Catholic holy days of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day which take place on those days. The Day of the Dead (Día de Flu Awareness Month los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage (and others) living in the United States and Good Nutrition Month Canada. Observance of the holiday in Mexican-American communities in the United States has become more important and widespread as the com- Latin American Month munity grows numerically and economically. The holiday focuses on gath- erings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and relatives Georgia Pecan Month who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the de- ceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages Real Jewelry Month of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Election Day is the first Tuesday after the First Monday of November. In Aviation History Month the United States, elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. They therefore fall between November 2 and November 8. Hunger Awareness Month In even numbered years, members of the House of Representatives are elected to two-year terms, and about one third of the U.S. Senate are elect- International Drum Month ed to six-year terms. The President of the United States is elected in years divisible by four. Most U.S. states, counties, and municipalities have some National Alzheimer’s Month part of their election cycle coincident with this date. The Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Soci- National Sleep Comfort Month ety occurs on the (third Thursday of November), one week before Thanks- giving. Smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for these 24 hours, in National Fragrance Month hopes that they will quit forever. National Adoption Day - Saturday before Thanksgiving. Native American Heritage Month Thanksgiving Day - Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday of Novem- ber. BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Giving back to your Theatre Arts community never to Perform tasted so delicious Schwan’s Home Delivery offers over 350 delicious foods, flash-frozen at the peak of freshness Through and conveniently delivered to your door. Through Schwans-Cares.com, you can order from Schwan’s Home Delivery and help the students enrolled in the the Art Club’s Tour of Italy in 2015 meet its fundraising goals. When you order between November Ears 8 and December 22, 2013, 20%of your purchase amount will be contributed to our organization. When you purchase an e-gift certificate, our group will receive 40% profit. These make great Christ- Tickets go on sale in November for the Disney mas gifts! Variety Show “Through the Ears”. The show will Help support the fundraising efforts of the students be presented by the Mahanoy Area High School enrolled in the Art Club’s Tour of Italy in 2015! Theatre Arts Club on Friday, November 22nd and Here’s how it works: Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM. Contact 1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com Mrs. Scheeler at 570-773-3443, x4014 for tick- 2. Click on “Find a Campaign” on the home page ets after November 1st. Watch for details about a 3. Enter Campaign ID: 3064 into the search box character dinner! 4. Click on the “Fundraisers” tab at the top This Disney variety show promises much tal- 5. Find “2Italia2015” ent with Greg Merchlinsky playing Captain Li 6. Click the “Support Now” button Shang, Tyler Davies as Buzz Lightyear, Jake 7. Shop! Shoup as Bert, Tyler Cavenas as Sully, Erin Noon Or call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID: as Pinocchio, Kylee Roberts as Mary Poppin, 3064 AND Fundraising ID: 6007 Kelsey Macieunas as Megara, NoelBernardyn as Thank you for your support! Pocahontas,Jess Wesch as Mrs. Potts, Matt Reed as Aladdin and Gia Hannon as Jasmine. Supporting roles will be played by Logan Strollis, Recognizing Jacob Ulicny, Cristy Evancho, Amber McCarthy, Evan McKenzie, JoshBaker, Hunter Freil, Chris Outstanding Teens Caravella, Madison Ansbach, Alby Stanley, Brad Hornung, Brandon Donelsonand Jordan Smith. The Student of the Month program is sponsored Dancers are Tiffany Spalti, Katie Babinsky, Sa- by the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge #695 in an effort mantha Gnall, Amberly Blashock, Maddie Law- to bring recognition to outstanding teens in the rence, Luke Holman, Matt Yedsena, Nolan Feg- area. Multiple achievement, citizenship, scholar- ley, Lenny Dulsky and Mason Evitts. ship, and leadership are the basis for selection Chorus will include Bri Jones, Devon Smith, of the Month. Mahanoy Area Senior High School Sarah Herring, Desiree Malacusky, Katie Lough- students are nominated and selected each month lin, Jessie Gunoskey, Haley Obrzut, Sumer Mess- by a panel of their teachers and receive a “Certifi- erschmidt, Tori Sallaway, Jayda Byrne, Journey cate of Achievement” from the Elks Lodge. Cunningham, Kate Chapman. BEAR FACTS MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2013 Notes From Mr. Smith

Katy Perry Project opportunity to participate in medieval games, I would like to thank Ms. Cheryl Fegley, Kelsey watch performances, and interact with knowl- Macieunas, Daryl Andreas, faculty, staff and stu- edgeable characters. They all had a great time dents for the production and distribution of our and feel as if they learned something new. Roar video. As a part of the Katy Perry Good Morning America Contest, almost all of our student PSAT body participated in a video to the Katy Perry song On Wednesday October 16th, Mr. DiCasimirro “Roar.” This project brought our students together administered the Preliminary Scholastic Assess- in a positive way. We are looking at creating an- ment Test (PSAT) to five sophomores, and twenty other video towards the end of the year for our “No five junior students. This is a voluntary test used Place For Hate” diversity project. to prepare students for the SAT. Cost is $14.00 per student. Teachers of the Week The following Teachers have been selected for Villanova Presentation Teacher of the Week: Cheryl Fegley, Kieran Cray, On Thursday October 17th, Mr. DiCasimirro ar- Daniel Nester, Nicole Zakrewsky, Nancy Brylews- ranged for fifty three students to attend a presen- ki. One teacher is selected per week. Nomina- tation in the LGI given by Michael Gaynor, Director tions are made by students and other teachers. of Admissions at Villanova University, and Chris Congratulations to these teachers and thank you Kovolski, Office of the President. Information in- for making a positive impact in our school. cluded programs of study and the Curvey Schol- arship and Fellowship. Some current Mahanoy Students of the Week alumni who are currently attending Villanova also The following Students have been selected for spoke. Students of the Week: Tyler Cavenas, Courtney Blackwell, Zoelle Strouphauer, Carolyn Rene, Lauren Starkey, Harley Pavelick, Anthony Dorne- man, Daryl Andreas, Jesse Lindenmuth, Victoria Ixim, Marissa Ulinitz, and John Molina. Nomina- tions are made by teachers. Congratulations to these students and thank you for making a positive impact in our school.

Peer Tutoring We will be instituting a peer tutoring program every Tuesday and Thursday during remediation. Se- nior students will be stationed in assigned rooms to assist students in the subject areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Spanish, and Physics. Any student(s) that seek extra help in these subject areas can attend.

Renaissance Faire The British Literature classes recently attended a field trip to the Renaissance Faire in Manheim with Students and faculty worked together to create Mrs. Zakrewsky to coincide with the Renaissance the “Roar” video for the Katy Perry contest. literature being taught in class. Students had the