insight See pg. 18 Volume 49, No. 2 Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA 02601 December 2013 BHS Students Major Featured in New Novel Schedule Changes Planned By Grace Elletson Staff Writer

Barnstable High School is preparing for a dramatic change to the daily schedule of classes. Although some details have not been finalized, Principal Patrick Clark said he is almost positive the new schedule will be implemented for next year. There are many major changes that accopany this new schedule. The proposed schedule for next year consists of a red week and a white week that would alternate. And instead of having six classes, this schedule allows students to take seven. Clark said that by photo by Claire Sawayanagi allowing students to take seven classes it Various Barnstable High School students, past and present, are on an “Undertow” banner hanging in the Cape Cod Mall. lessens constraints and conflicts students are running into with the six-course By Emily Penn of crazy myself,” said Conway. war. “Absurd stuff,” she said. Conway did, schedule. Staff Writer Undertow is Conway’s first novel. however, like the idea of a story where a The book takes place entirely on the Cape “breakfast gang” group of teenagers get where characters attend BHS. She wrote swept into war. Undertow does exactly that “By allowing Make way for Barnstable High the book based on how she remembered and more. School’s newest stars: the cast of the new students to take sev- Barnstable as a student, although Conway “It was definitely a page turner,” young adult novel Undertow. The real star, claims “it was a lot smaller than now... said junior Megan Jones. Jones portrayed however, is author K.R. Conway. en classes, it lessens Now I need a GPS to find my way around the character of Nikki Shea, the “mean girl” Born and raised on Cape Cod, the school!” in the novel. She is not on the cover, but her Conway is a BHS graduate of the class of constraints and Conway’s family has always picture is used for promotional purposes. 1994. She has been a journalist for 15 years, wanted her to write a book on her Undertow steers clear from conflicts students are and in addition to driving a school bus for grandfather’s experience in World Word II vampires or werewolves, but rather the Bourne school district, she serves on when he was only 17 years old. introduces a new form of paranormal running into with the the Board of Directors for the Cape Cod “I couldn’t do it because I had creatures which Conway has created. The Writers Center where she teaches fiction six-course schedule.” no clue what it was like to be a marine,” book begins on the first day of school writing for teens. she said. She’d hear humorous stories and goes through mid-October, where the --Principal Patrick Clark “I love teaching because I’m kind from her family about teens caught up in second book, Storm Front, picks up. Storm He also said that the intention Continued on pg. 22 Learn about “Understand- for the seven classes isn’t for students to cram in another AP class. He wants ing Diversity” on pg. 13 Alum Wins National there to be room for creative outlets that benefit all types of learners, which he feels the current schedule is lacking. To Check out some Scholar Athlete Award diversify the course selection, semester By Madeline Terrio Grinold Chapter, also known courses will also be offered across the holiday recipes on pg.10 Staff Writer as the Eastern Mass Chapter. curriculum. The National Also, when it’s a red week, Football Foundation looks for on Tuesday students will be dismissed Every year the student-athletes who excel at 1:20 p.m. This is the same for National Football Foundation academically and in football white weeks on Thursdays. This extra awards five recipients with the as well. Peabody fits the bill 40-minute time period would be used National High School Scholar- perfectly. In his senior year he for collaboration time between teachers Athlete award. The award is threw at least 33 touchdowns after students are dismissed. given to a freshmen in college and approximately 2,600 yards. “Teachers will have the time for based solely on his football Insight File Photo He received the Offensive collaboration… it’s for the purpose of the and academic career in high Nick Peabody was one of the Player of the Year award for professional learning community (PLC) school. This year one of the best players for BHS and still Massachusetts and the Player time so the quality in the classroom is five recipients of the award is managed to keep his grades Do you need some of the Year award for Division high,” Clark said. He wants teachers to a class of 2013 graduate, Nick up. 1A. Peabody graduated with be able to communicate with each other Peabody. for the award. From that point, interesting things to do a 4.71 GPA and was the and share lesson plans in order to create Peabody, who one winner is chosen from each valedictorian of his class of 358 a consistent curriculum among all of the over winter vacation? received the award for the of the regions, leaving the NFF students. He also received the classes. Northeast region, was one with five winners. The five 2013 Superintendent’s Award AP Language and Composition see pgs. 14 and 15 of the 33 student-athletes regions that are represented for Academic Excellence. teacher, Mrs. Brooke Styche, who is also nominated from the region. are the East, West, South, the Even with these President of the Barnstable Teachers Every chapter in each region Midwest and, of course, the honors on his side, Peabody Association (BTA) agreed that the Students are visting Cuba nominates an athlete to Northeast region. Peabody was not expecting to win the collaboration time will be helpful. “We represent them as a candidate was nominated by the Jack in April! See pg. 5 award at all. He explained that need to collaborate with our peers and Continued on pg. 22 Continued on pg. 8 Editorial 2 Insight Technology Use Recent surveys show that people worldwide use an average of 2.3 TECHNOLOGY devices. What we use: Mobile phones OVERLOAD 82%

Laptops 66% © 2013 MCT Desktop Have we become too Source: Ipsos Global Advisor computers monthly online 66% dependant on technology ? surveys of 500-1,000 adults in 24 countries Tablets Graphic: confused as to what crosses the line when you Pat Carr, 17% Paul Trap There are more televisions in your connect through these websites. After all, there house than people, nearly everyone you know is no proper etiquette when tweeting your has a cell phone, and you have to spend hours homework questions to the “class Twitter” or online doing your homework every night. friending a former teacher on Facebook. A cruel Technology has developed to mind-blowing proportions, and whether you love it or hate it, it has rooted itself into multiple aspects of our lives. Insight Staff 2013-2014 With the rapid growth of the technology industry, there seems to be a new Business Manager: gadget out before we can even consider buying of Americans75.9% own Editing Staff Mary Anglin the previous one. According to the United States Editor-in-Chief Social Media Editors: Census Bureau, 75.9 percent of people 15 years a smartphone in 2011 Zoe Calianos or older used smartphones and 75.6 percent of Ana Coutinho Features Editor: Emma Gauthier households owned a computer in 2011. But, Emily Penn while Internet use is at an all time high, there joke or inappropriate photo could potentially Sports Editor: are still many people who are not completely on land you in the principal’s office if a teacher Reporting Staff Cate Harrington board with this digital revolution. Some don’t finds it. There is a risk of mixing your personal Orlando Henry believe in investing their time into technology, accounts (which may not be so appropriate), Arts, etc. Editor: Emily McMahon while others simply can’t afford the high costs with the academic part of your accounts. Jenny Griffin Julianne Santos of being online and “up to date.” Unfortunately, It’s no wonder why schools experience Op-Ed Editor: technology is no longer a luxury, as much as it is whiplash trying to update their own technology Nikki Capeless Liam Russo a necessity to function in our society. departments for our education. Proposals of Ally Isemen News Editor: Many careers now are based on iPads for students and even standardized testing Madeline Terrio computer science and engineering, which have online are concepts that seemed outrageous only Grace Elletson Maggie McNulty emerged as high-paying jobs today. Technology a decade ago. Different funding and training Photo Editor: Emma Childs also educates the population in a new way, has created some schools that are extremely Claire Sawayanagi and consequently is popular in school settings. tech savvy, while others have barely enough There is always opportunity for collaboration, computers for a single class. Technologically, organization, and convenience because of schools are not upgrading uniformly. technology, and it also helps people learn in Not only is it hard to keep up with varying ways, rather than out of a basic textbook. the “latest and greatest,” but when teachers are Liam’s Tweet of the Issue But there is something lacking in finally given resourceful tools like Smartboards, doing everything online, which is the personal the students usually seem more handy with them than the teachers. Naturally, we have grown up with technology and are more comfortable with it, so it can be difficult for a class to rely on these tools that teachers haven’t been trained to use. But how can teachers be expected to be technology savvy when the type of tools we use of houseolds75.6% owned a now weren’t around 20 years ago? If students have to teach the teachers how to utilize a projector or a Smartboard, maybe teachers could computer in 2011 benefit from a uniform training that all have to attend. discussion, rather than on a computer screen. If our generation wants to move Our overly social generation is known for the forward with technology, instead of being left exorbitant amount of time we spend on phones in the dust as it evolves without us, we have to and computers. focus on using it wisely to educate ourselves. Most students and teachers at BHS Teachers and students should be consistent in are familiar with convenient websites like using the same programs and working together Edmodo, X2, and Googledocs, where grades to further their schools’ progress. And most and assignments are available online. But not importantly, know why you’re using technology all students and teachers are on board; some and understand that it is a tool and not a crutch. use the bare minimum of technology, while Technology is not going away anytime soon, so other teachers have additionally branched out to we may as well embrace and understand it while Twitter and Facebook. we can use it to our advantage. However, this grows tricky for both parties when school matters travel online. Social media is an integral part of computer use for all ages, but this leaves teachers and students opinion 3 Gift Shopping: Online or In Store? By Ana Coutinho websites even make it easier for online Staff Writer shoppers by recommending items based on what shoppers buy and place them in a In a generation where almost wish list for later on. everything is shifting to the internet, such In addition, many stores have a as reading newspapers and books, why limited amount of sizes for clothes unlike shouldn’t shopping move online as well? online stores so it’s easy to always find It’s no surprise that many people spend the perfect size for someone. a majority of their time online and most Quality and pricing of items websites make it relatively easy to shop are usually posted in customer reviews, online, with no hassle. Online shopping is which are handy tools when debating on easier to access, has more of a selection, whether to purchase something or not. saves time and gas, and you can shop Customer reviews have saved me from whenever and even wherever, right from buying items that weren’t worth their your own living room. All of this can be price. Shopping online definitely has photo by Claire Sawayanagi extremely helpful, especially during the With its decorations up, the Cape Cod Mall is a cheery and festive environment for its perks, but it’s not flawless. Almost holidays. holiday shopping. Although online shopping is everything you purchase is bundled with popular, I still see the mall parking lot a shipping cost but during the holidays completely filled on a Friday night. But many retailers run specials and even By Ginger O’Day shipped in a timely manner. There’s no if I don’t feel like dealing with all the provide the option to send a gift straight Staff Writer way to completely avoid the inevitable hassle of finding a parking spot, I can to someone’s house. However, it may shipping problems of technical mishaps, simply access an even better selection of take a couple weeks for purchases to It’s happened a million times. The address confusions, weather delays, or lost items online. In addition, I’m saving gas, arrive, unless you decide to pay extra for package arrives at your front door and you packages. which really doesn’t need to be spent on faster shipping so you have your items rush out, eager to see what’s inside. You get Some online shopping websites recreational and sometimes unnecessary earlier than usual. all worked up and tear open the cardboard offer to wrap the gift and send it to the shopping trips. Despite its few cons, shopping only to find out that the sweater you ordered person’s house for you. This may seem I especially love that I can online is easier to access and has more as your best friend’s Christmas present convenient, but really, it’s just lazy and look through my favorite stores in the of a variety of items to choose from. But looked way cuter through the screen. This impersonal. Wouldn’t you want your friend comfort of my sweats and without all of just be careful because it’s easy to get wouldn’t have been a problem if you had to make the time for you to visit to the store, the persistent customer service. Some addicted and spend more than intended! simply taken a trip to the mall and did your pick out the gift personally, and wrap it holiday shopping in the store. with their own two hands before delivering It’s no secret that purchasing an it to you; or would you prefer your friend item in store is more reliable, but it also to see something through a screen and provides a more personal and genuine click a few buttons to electronically send a shopping environment; making it an gift to your house. overall better experience. Before buying a While shopping for gifts online gift, it’s crucial to see the item in person. can be sketchy and unreliable; shopping For example, when shopping for new in store, not only do you get a more clothes for someone; some brands may friendly and social ambience, but there’s be sized differently than you’re used to; no stress that your purchase is legitimate some might be made of an uncomfortable and that it’s coming home with you. Also, material, and some may be downright if the product isn’t satisfactory in the long unflattering. It’s impossible to determine run and your friend wishes to return it, any of these factors by merely looking at most stores are usually very clear about the article of clothing through your laptop their return policies; whereas returning screen; but when you’re shopping in store, something that was bought online can be a whatever you’re buying as a gift, what you drawn out and complicated process. This holiday season, don’t waste photo by Julianne Santos see is always what you get. Shopping online, you have your time and money shopping for gifts Shopping online allows you to purchase your holiday gifts from the comfort of online. Shopping in store is clearly the your home, without having to worry about the trip to the store. to spend an excessive amount of time typing your information and spending more authentic, dependable option. more money if you want the item to be Snapshot “What is the most annoying holiday song?” By Nicole Capeless Staff Writer

Darwin Calle, Junior Henry Anzola, Freshman Billy Stewart, Substitute Rebecca Latimer, Senior Kristen Donnelly, Senior “Jingle Bells.” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Teacher “Silent Night.” “Dominick the Donkey.” Reindeer.” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause.”

Lindsay Phelan, Junior Andy Ho, Senior Will Moser, Eighth Courtney Mceneaney, Wendy Johnson, Math “Merry Christmas, Merry “All I Want for Christmas grade Eighth grade Teacher Christmas.” is You.” “Hark! The Herald Angels “Frosty the Snowman.” “Grandma Got Ran Over Sing.” by a Reindeer.” 4 opinion The Stress of Holiday Gift Giving By Nicole Capeless pants? Jeans? Tank tops? What your parents want, what do you Staff Writer about sizes? Small, medium, and get them? You want something large? It’s all a generalized mess meaningful, thoughtful, and when it could be something so special, of course. But what? Do you stress about simple. Every year the gift giving holiday shopping? Well, join the holidays come and go, and you club because you are not alone. tell yourself, “Next year I’ll get Whatever holiday you may be them a better present, maybe a celebrating, there’s always one “Shopping for bracelet or a nice shirt.” But when big question: What to get. do jewelry and shirts get old? Every year the craze for my girlfriends Every year, that’s when. the holidays increases rapidly. The only easy gift- What’s not to love? The food, the and sister is easy receivers are your friends. You music, and the company are all because I buy don’t have to get them a gift a part of the holiday cheer. Yet, but you do and for that they with all of the joy and excitement things I want and will be grateful. Shopping for comes stress and tribulation. After my girlfriends and sister is easy years and years of Christmas then just give because I buy things I want and shopping, I have found it very then just give them away. And difficult to shop for the average them away.” fortunately boys are even easier family member’s gift. Sure, to shop for because, let’s admit there’s always candles, lotion, Adults, lost and confused it, they just don’t care. They are pajamas, and socks. But who as to what kids actually want, will happy with whatever they receive. really wants socks or pajamas for walk around the store aimlessly to For those who are early Christmas? figure out what may be the best shoppers, props to you because For parents of young for their child, in which case they you don’t have to deal with children, shopping is rather easy have a 50/50 shot of getting a the procrastination stress. The considering they get a “Christmas good gift. thought process of gift giving is list’” which is sent to “Santa” and But it’s even harder to the core of holiday stress. The his “magic elves.” buy gifts for them. My parents do mobbed mall and ridiculous Teens, on the other hand, not make lists. They may verbally shopping hours only add to it. are not so easy. After reaching the tell us a few things they want, So this year, do not let age of 14 or 15, most kids keep but most of the time I’ll hear the last- minute gift giving get to you! a “Christmas list” but just put classic one-liner “all I wish is Whether they like their gift or not, general ideas on it. For example; for you and your siblings to get it’s the thought that counts. And clothes, shoes, hair accessories, along”… a Christmas wish that remember, always keep a receipt, or a cellphone... But what exactly won’t last. just in case! does “clothes” mean? Do you So after being told what cartoon from MTC Campus want a T-shirt? A pair of yoga The Little Things... -- Emily Penn realize this is why we put up with ten page packets with only four or everything. five pages filled out, it is simply Holiday Cheer The holidays are meant superfluous. to bring people together to have a Many classrooms are equipped with recycling bins; I’ve noticed that the good time and enjoy each other’s however students often neglect holiday season makes people company. Yes, the pre-Christmas them, or worse, throw their empty grumpy. It’s pretty stressful, shenanigans are more than tiring, snack bags and dirty tissues in going through the motions to but the feeling of kicking back them. The problem exists on both make your holiday “perfect.” I with some eggnog and jamming ends. Teachers should try to cut completely understand the sense to Frosty the Snowman with down on excess handouts, and of dread walking into the packed loved ones is priceless. students should be more attentive Cape Cod Mall anytime after -- Emma Gauthier to the recycling bins. Black Friday. No one wants to put BHS prides itself on up with the lines or the general impressive academics, athletics, public all trying to score a good We Don’t Love ... and extra-curricular programs, but deal on their expenses. And no we have an unhealthy tendency to one really wants to host a holiday be wasteful. party for a bazillion family Papers, Papers, and members, especially if you have -- Zoe Calianos to cook. I can guarantee that no More Papers one wants to put up with the gift Excessive Homework giving anxiety--How old are they They’re exploding out photo by Orlando Henry again? Do they have this Furby of my binders, taking over my Over Vacation Maeve and Anne Mudie take a break from sorting candy grams. already? desk, and crowding my floor. notes to the candy canes for you I get it. The holidays can Papers, papers, papers, some not We all know those We Love... and delivers them to students’ be obnoxious. even written on, clutter my life. teachers who pile on the homerooms. It’s a perfect way But, I think the thing Where do all these piles and piles homework during vacation. to get you into the holiday spirit people neglect to realize as they of unanswered math problems They assign essays, projects, Candy Grams right before leaving for winter feign appreciation for the ugly and unread MMSI passages wind and thousands of worksheet with Wrapped in red bows break. sweater their grandmother has up? In the trash. things we quite honestly don’t and tied with personal notes, There is absolutely no given them for the eighth year As a school that remember on the last day of candy grams are the easiest, downside to this fundraiser. On in a row, is that dealing with all is constantly adapting to vacation. Why? cheapest way to spread holiday top of helping out a great charity, of the obnoxious holiday speed new teaching formats and I get that we constantly cheer in school this winter and you can easily make someone’s bumps is actually worth it in the technological advances, one need to be learning and educating they are the perfect way to make day just a little bit better, before end. would think that we might ourselves, but is it really a friend’s day. the stress of the holidays really I am elated when I watch also pay some attention to the necessary on vacations? We go to Student Council is in kicks in. my younger cousins jump around wastefulness that runs rampant school five days a week for seven charge of the candy grams and What’s not to love about the Christmas tree, screaming through our halls. But no, we hours a day, plus countless hours does all of the work for you. receiving a note (and candy) about how much they love the gift continue to cycle through endless of homework. When vacation Besides the fact they cost only $1 from a friend right before winter that I stressed over at Toys R Us ink cartridges and paper. hits, we’re checked out. Loading to send, all the profits earned go break? Purchasing a candy gram for an hour. When I see my family I understand why us with homework over the towards Toys for Tots. is sure to put a smile on your face members sitting in front of the teachers pass out so many papers. holiday break just stresses us out A personalized note can this winter, knowing that your fireplace, eating clam chowder It provides students with extra even more. All teachers get out of be written to the person who simple donation to Toys for Tots that my mom and I slaved over, practice, and often it is easier just it are upset students and several will receive the candy gram as will help benefit children in need. talking and laughing about their to print pages instead of select zeros. well. Student Council ties the hopes on Christmas morning, I problems. But when I have full -- Julianne Santos 5 News Students to Visit Cuba in April BHS Students Among First to Visit the Country As one of the first high By Zoe Calianos school groups to make the trip Staff Writer since the embargo, the students will be representing not only Cigar smoke meanders Barnstable High school, but through blue and yellow the entire United States. “We’ll archways, neon 1950s Fords gladly be the guinea pigs,” said clutter the streets, musicians with Semanscin. hodgepodge drums and guitars During the trip, the serenade passerbys at every students will become familiar corner—Cuba is a Caribbean with Havana, Cuba’s capitol. island that captures the past. “One of the stipulations with A hub of culture, music, this license is that it has to have art, and food, Cuba is a forbidden interactions,” said Semanscin. On utopia to Americans. President the itinerary are a visit to a special John F. Kennedy issued the Cuban needs school, an art school, a embargo on Feb. 7, 1962 due to traditional school and multiple Fidel Castro’s close relationship museums. with the Soviet Union and the According to Lytle and human rights violations by the Semanscin, the Cuban way of communist government. Lately, life varies tremendously from that of Americans. Cubans are photo from MCT Campus however, restrictions seem to The streets of Cuba, pictured above, will host students of Barnstable High School for the first time known for a sort of resilient be letting up. And after about a in April of 2014. ten year process, Grace Lytle, spirit, a refusal to accept defeat, been sort of ignorant of the immediately knew I would regret after listening to Lytle gush about BHS Spanish teacher, and Amy even in the face of poverty. In struggles that people around the it if I didn’t go.” Kennedy most the packed schedule, she quickly Semanscin, BHS Spanish teacher, addition to this attitude shift, world face,” said Colby Burbank, anticipates the chance to meet the reevaluated. Rugo is especially have arranged a trip for students students will also have to adjust a senior and AP Spanish student Cuban students and is curious to intrigued by the political scene in to Cuba over April vacation. to what Semanscin referred who plans to go on the trip. decipher their view of Americans. Cuba. “It will be interesting to see The two Spanish to as the “spontaneous little Despite the nervousness his Caroline Rugo, how their country evolves,” said teachers contacted a company eruptions of music everywhere.” parents expressed, Burbank another senior and AP Spanish Rugo. called Explorica that is interested Semanscin and Lytle both said is excitedly awaiting the trip student, originally expressed Although their secret in cultivating educational travel they hope that this trip will put calling it “a once in a lifetime disappointment that the trip had wish is to attend a Cuban baseball to Cuba. Explorica organized the the world in perspective for the opportunity.” been changed from Spain to game, Lytle and Semanscin both entire trip and helped Lytle and students. “We’re going to do a Chris Kennedy, senior Cuba. Traditionally, the students said that “watching the kids’ Semanscin obtain a necessary lot of absorbing…and eat a lot of AP Spanish student, agreed traveled to Spain during April faces” as they experience Cuba is travel license from the U.S. Cuban food,” said Lytle. with Burbank. He said, “The vacation and lived at the homes of what they are most excited for. Treasury. “I feel as though I’ve minute I heard the opportunity, I Spanish students there. However, #TeachersTweeting: Administrators Create Twitter Accounts to Relay Information to Students

By Maggie McNulty Gauthier does not “follow” any a Twitter user for two years and be helpful and the page has they’re easy to reach and makes Staff Writer students. said she has received positive since served as platform for the them more hip and with the “People shouldn’t be feedback from students. She is release of worksheets, homework crowd,” said BHS sophomore, afraid to use social media,” said additionally an advisor for the reminders and updates in general, Jordan Sales. Tracy Trotto, also “No more pencils, no a sophomore, said, “It’s cool if more books, no more teachers’ [teachers] tell us information, but dirty looks,” sang Pink Floyd not if they follow us [students].” in 1972. Little did they know The National Board of their playful song would Education recently released an become a reality in some sense. article in support of the use of Technology is replacing pencils Twitter in the classroom. with keyboards and books with “Inside the classroom, the Internet. One new use of Twitter can be used to review technology is the usage of Twitter lessons and remind students what in the classroom. is going to be covered in class The social media site that day or the next,” the Board now has some new members said. -- teachers. Teachers and Maeve Hitzenbuhler, administrators of Barnstable who teaches English as a High School are now beginning second language at BHS, raised to use Twitter as a vehicle for the point that not all students distributing school-related have Twitter accounts or even information to students and have access to the internet. parents. Therefore, not everyone has the Barnstable High same opportunity to receive the School Guidance Counselor, information. Karen Gauthier, now joins the Most students and approximate 232 million Twitter photo by Maggir McNulty faculty agree that if Twitter is to users in her mission to release Guidance counselor Karen Gauthier displays her twitter account in the photo above. be used as a teaching tool, the information to students in the account must be run in a way that most relevant ways possible. Gauthier. Another BHS teacher Student Council Twitter page, such as snow days. The Student is structured and professional. Gauthier created her account who isn’t afraid to use social which was constructed this past Council page is used to remind this fall and claims that student media as a teaching resource school year. students of upcoming school- and parent responses have been is science teacher Elizabeth Hanchuruck created her related activities. unanimously positive. The Hanchuruck. science class’s Twitter because “I love the fact that account is solely used to release Hanchuruck has been her students thought it would teachers have Twitters because information to students and 6 news Hot Button Issue: A Nation’s Sugar Addiction Diet Staple or Drug?

By Mary Anglin were at a healthy weight. Staff Writer Mrs. Pam Ciborowski, registered nurse and Barnstable’s Nursing and Wellness

Coordinator, is also concerned Today, it is often a rarity about the amount of sugar to find fruits and vegetables in a consumed in and out of schools. student’s lunchbox. If you were “It’s such an insidious problem— to peer around any lunchroom, it’s the celebrations, rewards, fast you would hear a cacophony food, video games, and decrease of crinkling chip bags and in mobility. We all have time spurts of air as bottles of soda constraints in our lives, so you’re are opened. The alarming, picking the things that are easier large consumption of sugar and more convenient; you pick by consumers is not only a the chips versus the apple,” said major health concern for all Ciborowski. demographics, it may be an In 2006, the federal photo from MCT Campus addiction. government developed a wellness In a Connecticut College lab study with rats, the popular high-sugar cookie Oreos proved more Sugar is derived from policy because of a percentage addictive than cocaine. both sugar cane and sugar beets. increase in obesity in public It is processed and refined to schools, and have since only It really makes you think about These researchers also injected the article, “This correlated well the familiar white, granulated added regulations. The Wellness what you’re putting in your different rats with either cocaine with our behavioral results and substance so frequently used in Policy in Barnstable involves mouth,” Ciborowski said. or morphine to find out how much lends support to the hypothesis baking and found in foods, both restrictions on food labels Other parts of the school time the rats would spend with the that high-fat/ high-sugar foods healthy and unhealthy. Sugar including, “No more than 35% of are also getting involved in this addictive narcotics. Their purpose are addictive.” The college’s is in our food, drinks, and even total calories from sugar,” or “No health movement. The Food was to show the addictiveness experiment left many shocked cosmetics; it can be found in food shall contain more than 200 Service Task Force is working of high-sugar foods, like Oreos, and concerned with the addictive nearly everything. mg of sodium.” These gradual with the cafeteria staff to come up compared to the addictiveness of properties of sugar. The Center for Disease changes to foods and beverages with healthier options of food to drugs. Both groups of rats spent If a change is going to Control reported in 2012 that in allowed in public schools are serve to those who buy lunch. the same amounts of time with be made, Ciborowski said, “To America, 29.8 percent of people eventually eliminating all soda A very recent study the Oreos and with the drugs, and start, we really need to look at our over 20 years old were at a healthy drinks from vending machines, over the summer at Connecticut the Oreos even stimulated the guidelines and be aware of this weight. However, a staggering and prohibiting artificial sugars in College, documented by The satisfied parts of the rats’ brains addiction. The environment needs 68.9 were overweight, with Body any substance. Washington Post, tested lab more than the drugs did. The to be healthier to support students, Mass Indexes that were over 25. “How many people are rats in a maze that were offered professor leading this research, because diet isn’t always the first The same report shows that only actually reading the food labels? both rice cakes and Oreos. Joseph Schroeder, commented in thing they’re thinking about.” 30 years ago, 49.6 of Americans News Notes By Orlando Henry founded in 1968 as a nonprofit transformation to IB standards, behind the wheel. Further more, International Staff Writer educational foundation based in which is similar to the Common this law requires parents to attend Switzerland. The primary years Core. a two-hour seminar in order for US Still Lags in International program is for pre-kindergarten In the coming school drivers under the age of 18 to Local through fourth grade. The school year, the district will teach receive their drivers’ licenses. Testing district educates children through approximately 110 students in This law also increased According to the Provincetown Elementary eighth grade in Provincetown, Provincetown. There are four the cost and hassels of obtaining a Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Schools may offer IB Diploma then they send their high school programs for students ages three driver’s license, persuading some students to schools outside of the through 19 designed to develop teens to hold back from going (OECD), US students’ performance have decreased The Provincetown town’s borders. intellectual, emotional and social through the process. gradually on international tests, School District has been given the The school district began skills with a global perspective. with 15-year-old students scoring go ahead to teach the International the certification process three The program is in 146 countries. -The Associated Press in the middle of the global pack Baccalaureate Primary Years years ago. The accomplishment There are 16 schools with IB on the latest math, reading and Programme, or commonly known is to have worked hard at programs in Massachusetts, National science tests administered by as IB effective immediately. The transforming the school and including Provincetown and the OECD. International Baccalaureate was then to have that judged as a Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis. GED Difficulty Increases Asian countries and regions such as Hong Kong, -Cape Cod Times Americans who have Japan, Shanghai, Singapore and passed a portion, but not all South Korea topped the rankings of the General Educational for the 2012 Programme for State Development or better known International Student Assessment as G.E.D test, are scrambling (PISA), according to newly Teen Drivers Involved in Less to complete the high school released results. PISA compared Accidents equivalency exam prior to the 65 countries with varying results updated editions coming in for each country pertaining The number of teen January. to math, science and reading drivers involved in traffic With this new version, skills, due to the scores of their accidents in Massachusetts test takers are required to use a respective students. has been cut in half since 2007 computer instead of a pencil and In math, the US was However, the drop in the number paper, unlike previous exams. The ranked 26th out of 65, similar to of accidents also came at a period test itself will cost approximately nations such as Hungary, Russia of time when 16 and 17 year $120. and the Slovak Republic. old teens with a Massachusetts Critics have challenged In science, the US was driver’s license decreased by one- the price increase, and the ranked the 21st out of 65, ahead fourth. mandate that the test takers use of Russia, while still at the same A law was passed in a computer, due to the fact that level of Italy, Latvia and Portugal. 2007 that more than tripled the these are issues affecting most In reading, the US was total amount of hours teens must people living in poverty. ranked 17th out of 65, on equal spend driving with a parent This footing with England and France. law also doubled the number of -The Boston Globe hours needed with an instructor - Politico.com news 7 National Test Aims to Raise Standards PARCC Exam Scheduled to Replace MCAS in 2015 By Emma Gauthier a different teacher evaluation skills.” year to, “work on skills,” and for Staff Writer system. When it is phased in, teachers to, “focus more energy Exams at a But another prevalent students in grade three through on students who need additional change is set to drastically grade 11 will take two sections help,” and potentially take the College and Career Glance: transform how students are of PARCC, English Language exam again before going off to Readiness isn’t just a phrase evaluated on their preparedness Arts, and mathematics. The tests college, said Lane. tossed around the Barnstable to graduate. In Massachusetts, at all levels are based in context Senior Maddy Childs, MCAS: High School hallways. The phrase this responsibility fell to the of real life examples, and utilize student liason to the Barnstable -Does not measure college keys into a national movement Massachusetts Comprehensive important technology skills Public Schools Board, said she and career readiness to prepare students for what’s to Assessment System, (MCAS), necessary in schooling and in the feels she understands the mindset come after high school, no matter -Does not follow the but state education legislators felt workforce. behins early testing, but also what path students choose to Common Core that MCAS was not in aligned presents some concerns. pursue. with the Core Standards, said “Testing earlier can help -Entirely pencil and To ensure that United “Testing earlier Susan Lane, senior director of track problem areas and pinpoint paper exam States students are able to Alignment and Education for the them before they get overlooked,” -Only evaluates compete academically and can help track Mass. Department for Higher said Childs. “However, as a become better suited for the job “factual knowledge” Education. problem areas student myself I worry about the force on a global perspective, the -Tracks progress In order to assess over testing of children.” US government created a set of students more accurately on and pinpoint For the 2013-2014 through grade 10 national education standards that their readiness to graduate school year, PARCC is in its were released in 2010, known them before they high school, the government fourth stage, for, “field testing as the Common Core Standards, observed the different states’ and related research and data which Massachusetts adopted the get overlooked,” standardized testing methods. collection” according to parcc. same year. --Maddy Childs, Because of Mass. students’ higher org. For BHS students, this The regulations standardized testing scores they Senior means there will be two eighth transformed how English and chose the Mass. standardized grade pilot testing sessions with Mathematics classes are taught at testing method to model a new One sample question at PARCC for eighth graders in the all levels in a student’s academic evaluation system after, said BHS the grade four level asks students spring. Clark feels, “our faculty career, and brought new standards PARCC: Principal Patrick Clark. to drag and drop answers into the and students are ready to take on for what students need to know -Measures college and ca- The new national order they should go in, while any challenge,” in regards to the at the end of each school year. solution is PARCC, or the others involve practice with practice tests. reer readiness Additionally, they are meant Partnership for Assessment typing and reading directions PARCC is scheduled -Aligned with the Core to help enhance a student’s of Readiness for College and carefully. As students advance to be administered nationally -Entirely online exam learning experience by making Careers. throughout various levels of in 2015, said Lane. However, classroom lessons more relevant -Evaluates content knowl- PARCC is an entirely schooling, questions have less the Massachusetts Department and applicable to the real world, edge and critical thinking computer generated exam, which computer skills and are more of Elementary and Secondary as stated in the Common Core’s aims to evaluate students on focused on content. Education voted on Nov. 19 to -Tracks progress mission statement. what they already know, and to Test administrators hope delay the decision to replace through grade 11 These changes are most see how they apply that in a real to partner with colleges and other MCAS with PARCC for grades -May eventually be used in prevalent in the English and world situation. institutions so that junior year 3-8 until the fall of 2015, math curriculum, but affect all conjunction with college “MCAS tested students PARCC exams may eventually according to a recent Cape Cod subjects in some way. BHS has placement exams on what they factually know,” said replace college placement exams, Times article. already seen these changes begin Clark, “PARCC is performance said Lane. High school seniors to percolate, with a new gym based critical thinking, and who had lower scores junior requirement and a new schedule utilizing higher order thinking year can use twelfth grade as a set to launch next year, along with BHS Has New Wi-Fi System

By Julianne Santos frequently bumps students off of three different products that Staff Writer the network, some have found the technology department has that the Wi-Fi is still easily reviewed, the technology director accessible, “I just logged on once happily stated the Ruckus, a Trying to find the perfect and I was in. It was easy,” said Californian built Wi-Fi system, Wi-Fi hotspot in Barnstable High Junior Jessica Duane. has been chosen to support School? You won’t have to wait Although Orr had to Barnstable Public School’s Wi-Fi. much longer. After trying for make the hard choice to kick off This system is the most powerful three years to acquire Wi-Fi students from the network, she and fastest wireless system on in Barnstable Public Schools, strictly believes in providing the market, using a fiber optic Bethann Orr, director of the Wi-Fi for all. “We need Wi-Fi network, Orr said. BPS technology department, desperately… it is like the water The Wi-Fi upgrade has successfully secured a much we drink, the air we breathe, or is urgent for BIS due to the needed and desired Wi-Fi system. the food we eat,” said Orr. iPads issued to students, so Last year, Barnstable Just recently, the Capital the technology department has High School’s internet server Improvement Project (CIP) started to line the school with crashed after 500 devices were approved Barnstable Public the orange Wi-Fi wires needed found on the network. This Schools for a $5,000 grant to for Ruckus. Once the wires are significantly slowed down all help fund Wi-Fi throughout strung in the sixth and seventh internet access in the school. the district. Coincidentally, the grade building, the wires will Because of this incident, Orr Barnstable Intermediate School lead into the “powerhouse” of the had to bump off the 500 roaming (BIS) was also given a grant to network--the technology closet. devices on the school’s network. allow all students attending the Here is where the wires will be “I don’t mind kids accessing the school to receive iPads. Because finally connected to the Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, but when they start causing of the new iPads, the Intermediate router. our network to significantly slow school also needs a Wi-Fi boost. Although Orr admits down, making it hard for teachers This process isn’t that the technology department is to put in grades and attendance, I as easy as one would think, a little behind, the BIS network is have to shut them off,” said Orr. however. Because of the size expected to be finished sometime Since the network’s and the amount of devices that in February. Shortly after, crash, the technology department are expected to be using the Wi- Barnstable High School’s Wi-Fi has invested in strengthening the Fi system at both schools, the system will also be ready for all network. In effect, the existing new system must be a business BHS’s eager teenagers to roam network has significantly enterprise system which is why it the internet. improved since last year’s crash, photo by Julianne Santos is so expensive. but it hasn’t improved enough for The Wi-Fi server room will be upgraded with the Ruckus system, Orr said she has gone all students to utilize it. one of the fastest networks on the market. through many obstacles to find Even though Orr the most fitting sever. Out of 8 news Schedule Change Continued from pg. 1 create lesson plans together… it’s a great He said that there could be a possibility opportunity.” of blended wellness courses as well as There is also no TGA in the movement time, but nothing is official proposed new schedule but instead a so far. He also stated that there are no set 35-minute activity block on Thursday revisions for graduation requirements yet, for red week and the same block on but they are striving to make some changes Tuesday for white week. History teacher in order to be in compliance with Mass Mr. Brent Jansen said that the block was Core. not a homeroom but a time period for However, if this schedule miscellaneous purposes. He said it could is implemented next year, it will be be used for class meetings or counselor noncompliant with the current teacher meetings, but also as a time used for contract, explained Styche. After the students to personally connect with an teachers received the proposal, the adult in an informal, non-academic setting. BTA voiced concerns because there are “Its purpose is to support violations that correlate to the schedule students and to remove the grade from the that breach the current contracts with the environment. It allow students to connect staff. with an adult,” said Jansen, who is a co- The violations include teaching chairperson of the scheduling committee. five classes instead of four, the amount of The reason behind the entire total teaching minutes, and duty reliefs for schedule change relates to the requirements teachers and paraprofessionals that includes of the Mass Core curriculum. Mass Core assistant teachers. Styche explained that states that in order for a student to graduate discussions about negotiations are starting, high school he or she needs to complete but nothing has been decided. four units of English/ language arts, four In addition, she said that her units of math, three units of science, two concerns for teachers include potentially units of foreign language, one unit of art, having to teach five varying courses, five units of additional core courses and especially if semesters are going to be physical education as required by law. introduced. The current BHS requirements “If there’s a larger variety of for graduation are four units of English, curriculum, more diverse planning is three units of social studies, three units of needed [for teachers],” Styche said. She’s mathematics, three units of science, and also concerned with the classes meeting for one unit of personal development. 30 minutes less each week. She explained Massachusetts State Law that she’ll have to cut some things out of (M.G.L.c. 71,s. 3) states, “Physical her teaching in order to stay on pace with education shall be taught as a required certain classes. subject in all grades for all students.” There have also been concerns Despite this law, Clark said that it is still about teachers being laid off, Styche said. unsure as to whether all students will be If teachers end up taking on more classes, designed by Nathan Fitzgerald and Nick Thum required to take a gym course next year. then potentially less teachers are needed. Above and below right is the model of the revolving week schedule, which is pro- posed for next year at BHS. Student Feedback Cam Faszewski, a freshman at Barnstable High School, is resistant to the changes that the schedule will bring to BHS. He’s concerned that the five minute passing time will be too short and that students are already having a hard time getting to class on time. Faszewski also said that having seven classes next year will be challenging to balance than just six. “It’s going to be a lot harder... some kids aren’t doing well now,” Faszewski said, comparing the current Cam Faszewski, schedule to the proposed one for next year. freshman Faszewski also said that if there is a physical education requirement for next year he thinks that might be hard to juggle too, especially if a student is a three-season athlete.

Eighth grader, Hannah Danziger, said that she likes the change for the expansion of the program of studies. “Semester courses are a good idea for the variety [of courses].” Danziger said. She thinks that having seven classes will be harder to keep up with but she likes the potential of having more options to choose from for classes. Danziger said that having different revolving weeks, red week and white week, might be confusing. She remembers in sixth grade having revolving weeks and it Hannah Danziger, being hard to keep track of. eighth grade

Cori Cea-Curry, junior, said she has mixed feelings about the schedule changing for next year. As a junior, she said that she’d rather not deal with the change during her senior year. She hopes that changing graduation requirements won’t throw her off track with her personal academic schedule for next year. Although, she does appreciate the semester classes that will open up more opportunities for courses. “I like it [the schedule]; semester classes will give Cori Cea-Curry, us [students] more opportunities. I’d like to see a wider junior variety of courses being added,” Cea-Curry said. photos by Grace Elletson 9 features Story and Photos By: Emily McMahon Get to Know Your: Staff Writer Class Presidents

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Robbie Welsh

Senior This is sophomore Robbie Welsh’s second Eighth Colby Blaze year as class president. He ran because he Grade Colby Blaze has “really wanted to make Griffin Crane been class president since changes to how things the eighth grade. “I ran for were functioning in the Eighth grader class.” Welsh likes that Griffin Crane considers class president because I Junior he is able to help people Freshman like competition and why himself the underdog in Margot Rice in his class and that he is Halle Dennis the election to becoming not help out the class,” able to “make their ideas class president. “I said Blaze. Since he was Margot Rice a reality.” Halle Dennis thought all the other elected, he and the other ran for class president “I would really started as the secretary of people who were running like to wrap up with a officers began fundraising sophomore year because her class her eighth grade were not able to give our she “wanted to be able to nice class gift, have a year before becoming for the class of 2014 with class the good things they create an event that could steady budget, and have president for her freshman deserve,” Crane said, events such as car washes raise money for senior money left over for the year. “I wanted to be more referring to the reason he and an auction. “The year.” So far her favorite class below us,” Welsh involved in the school ran for class president. best part about being part of being a class said, referring to his and help out our class,” “I plan to make this year goals as class president. an officer is putting on officer is having a voice Dennis said. So far as a an introduction to raise and a say in what goes He would like people to class officer, Dennis has senior activities like the money for our actual on. There has not been remember him as hard helped out with many years in high school,” class gift and prom,” said a hugely successful part working and he intends to school events such as said Crane. Blaze. of her time as president. hold his class presidency penny wars, the winter As a class officer, Blaze claims the “Not much has happened for the rest of his high formal, March madness, Crane would like to raise biggest memories for yet, most happens this school career. and homecoming. a lot of money for prom, the class of 2014 have and next year.” “I want to create the senior trip, and the yet to occur, alluding to Rice wants her memories for our class to class gift. Crane said he is the forthcoming senior class to achieve a good provide a good high school “going to try” to be class events. His goal as class senior trip, cheap prom experience,” Dennis said. president for the rest of president is to have “a tickets, and successful She plans on doing this by his and his class’s time at sweet class gift that senior events. “That I was continuing to put effort BHS. immortalizes our class successful in doing what into all school events and in the halls of Barnstable I wanted is how I want dances that she will put High School.” When to be remembered,” said on in her future years as asked what he wants to Rice. class president. She wants be remembered as, Blaze to be remembered as the said, “as I am.” president who succeeded in giving her class these memories. She plans on remaining class president for her next three years in high school. 10 features By Julianne Santos Holiday Desserts Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. Like the majority of us, you’ve already taken out those dusty aprons and cleaned the numerous cupcake holders. Now you sit in front of an 800 page holiday dessert book. What to make? Instead of heading to your local market and snatching the last bag of “homemade” cookies, try to mix it up. Open yourself up to those unique, yet delicous desserts.

2. Southern Style dessert. Pecan Squares: Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 45 min Serving: 20 large squares

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2/3 cup butter 3 tablespoons whipping cream 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Directions: Step 1: Sift together 2 cups flour and 2/3 cup powdered sugar. Cut in 3/4 cup softened butter using a pastry blender or fork just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Step 2: Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. photo from MCT Campus Step 3: Bring brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter, and whipping cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in pecans, and pour hot filling into prepared crust. Step 4: Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares. 1. Fruit lover dessert. -southern living.com Australian Pavlova Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Severing: 6

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped 10 passion fruits, for serving (optional) 4 bananas, for serving (optional) Mixed berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, boysenberries, or blackberries, for serving (optional)

Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Using an 8-inch bowl as a guide, trace the perimeter of the bowl onto a sheet of parchment paper. Transfer parchment paper, pencil side down, to a baking sheet. Set aside. Step 2: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt together until glossy peaks form. With mixer running, add sugar in three additions, beating until photo from MCT Campus meringue is stiff and glossy. Sprinkle in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla; gently fold to combine. Step 3: Mound the meringue in the center of the 8-inch circle. Using a spatula, evenly spread meringue out towards the edges. Transfer baking sheet to oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250 degrees. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Step 4: Turn off oven and let meringue cool completely in oven. When meringue is cool and completely dry,top with whipped cream and desired fruits. -allrecipes.com 3. International Treats

Brazilian Beijinho de Coco Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Serving: 15

What are Ingredients: you waiting 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk for? Try out 1/2 cup dried coconut (I like to use the unsweetened kind) 1 tablespoon butter these recipes! Post your Directions: pictures to our Step 1: Put all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and Facebook or mix constantly with a wooden spoon (about 15 minutes). Twitter page! Step 2: When mixture begins to thicken and begin to loosen from the bottom of the pan when you scrap it with the wooden spoon you know the mixture has completed the cooking cycle. Step 3: Remove from heat and transfer to a greased plate and cool for 15 minutes. Grease your hand very well and roll into 1 inch balls. Drop

photo from MCT Campus balls into a plate full of sugar and completely cover the ball. Step 4: These deserts are usually served on miniature paper liners. -food.com features 11 January February March Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became the President Barack Obama was On Feb. 8, the Northeast world’s first Jesuit pope, as well as the first to have come inaugurated for his second term experienced the Blizzard of 2013, from the Americas. He took the place of Pope Benedict on Jan. 21, also Martin Luther or Nemo. Cities hit hardest included XVI, who was the first pope to resign since 1415. King Jr. Day. He was sworn Boston, Massachusetts with 24.9 in with Abraham Lincoln’s inches of snow, and Portland, Bible, as well as Dr. Martin Maine with 31.9 inches of snow, Luther King’s. The President which was a record for the city. addressed the pressing issues However, the highest snowfall was of America’s economy, the in Hayden, Connecticut, receiving deficit, gay marriage, health 40 inches. At least 18 were killed care reform, and peace in his in the storm, with hurricane-like second inaugural speech. flooding and winds.

April

After very tragic and devastating bombings in Boston, a major highlight of 2013 was seeing a city come together as Boston did, and pulling together as a community. The June two bombings during the Boston Marathon on April 15 killed two people and injured On June 27, an immigration reform 282 out of a race of 23,000 starting bill was passed in the Senate, with a runners. With the cooperation of the city majority of 68-32 voting for it. Only and the work of its law enforcement, those 6 years ago, in 2007, the bill failed to responsible were identified. One suspect, pass. Now, it will give undocumented Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was killed and his residents a chance to receive citizenship brother Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was arrested May in the United States, and grant less- after an intense manhunt. qualified workers visa programs. Three states, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Minnesota, all legalized same-sex marriage in the houses of their legislature in May of 2013. The laws went into effect on August 1 for Rhode Island and Minnesota and July 1 for Delaware. Highlights

By Mary Anglin of 2013 Staff Writer July August Prince William, the Duke of September Cambridge, and Catherine, On August 14, Egypt declared a the Duchess of Cambridge, state of emergency after 500 people Mid-September, Apple released welcomed the royal baby, were killed in protest camps by riot its latest iPhone update, which George Alexander Louis, into police. The vice president, Mohamed was longed awaited since its the monarchy on July 22. ElBaradei resigned, and U.S. announcement in June. With an entire Formally known as Prince President Barack Obama revoked new aesthetic design, iTunes Radio, George of Cambridge, George all scheduled military exercises and AirDrop, the iOS 7 system update is the only grandchild of with Egypt. Former President Hosni was a major change for iPhone users Charles and Diana, and he is Mubarak was released from jail on everywhere. third in line to rule after Queen August 22, who was the cause of the Elizabeth II. revolution in 2011.

October November December The Boston Red Sox won its first Barnstable’s Varsity Girl’s Volleyball Nelson Mandela, who lead World Series since 2007, making team received its 16th state title, South Africa out of apartheid, this the eighth championship in the beating Newton-North with a score died at the age of 95 on Dec. history of the team. The Red Sox of 3-0. After sweeping Andover 5, 2013. Mandela was impris- were cheered on by New England North on Nov. 13, the team succeeded oned for almost three decades fans while playing against the St. again, receiving its fourth Division 1 before he committed his life to Louis Cardinals, and won the series title in a row. acheiving racial equality while four games to two. avoiding civil war. Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

photos from MCT Campus 12 features Pursuing Passions Students Travel To and From the Cape to Enhance Skills in Sports They Love

By Claire Sawayanagi when Glennon was invited by a weekends. Instead of waking up to Johnson, getting to bed other on news. Staff Writer prep school to play at a tournament to go to school, he is practicing at a reasonable The raw, authentic called “Hockey Night” in Boston hockey by 8 am every morning. hour has been a beauty of ballet is what drives this summer. Hoping to be noticed However, he is taking online challenge that she has Johnson to love it. “The fact Whether it is music, art, by a coach, Glennon attended classes with Florida Virtual High overcome. The level that there is never perfection and or a sport, Barnstable students the tournament, where he knew School. While he misses his of expectation from there’s always room to improve Clay Glennon and Laney Johnson no one. Glennon was then put friends and family back home, the teachers at Boston excites me,” Johnson said. have the common belief to do on Florida’s team because they Glennon has made a close family Ballet is much greater Johnson believes that whatever they can to utilize their were lacking in defense. Tim with the six players that live with than those back at her old everyone should strive to go after passion. They both have traveled Kyrkostas, the coach of the him in their apartment. “It’s a school in Louisville. their dreams. “Without dreams long distances for the benefit Florida team, was impressed different way of living,” said “[They] expect so you have nothing. You’re just of their passion. by Glennon’s ability to play Glennon. much more from me; I love the wandering without a purpose; go Currently hockey. When comparing competition and intensity,” said after it!” attending school in Just as Glennon was Barnstable hockey to Florida, Johnson. Both ballet and school Palm Beach, Florida, hoping, Kyrkostas invited Glennon said he has learned new Johnson has no plans to are equally important to Johnson, senior Clay Glennon Glennon to play for his techniques and passing methods move back to Kentucky, although however she plans to make ballet can be found playing team in Palm Beach, with the puck. “I feel that I’m she does visit her hometown her career and hopes to dance in a defense on his new Florida. Glennon took the becoming a stronger player, and every extended school break. professional ballet company. hockey team, the offer, and moved I feel better,” said Glennon. “I “When I first moved, I was really Students like Glennon Palm Beach there a month feel better on the ice and I’ve homesick and I really missed my and Johnson have the strong Hawks. later on developed to see the game better.” friends. I still really miss them but ambition to pursue their passions. It Sep 1. Glennon will be I have made new friends here.” They are committed to travel began Glennon returning in March and will be It is not difficult for far distances to fully apply practices graduating from BHS. He said Johnson to stay in touch with her themselves to their passions. five days he plans on continuing to play close friends back in Louisville a week, hockey at the college level. either; they spend time talking for along While Glennon moved hours on the phone updating each with off Cape to pursue his passion, having senior Laney Johnson moved games permanently to her summer on the house on Cape Cod to pursue her passion in ballet. She moved when she was 15, from Louisville, Kentucky. Johnson received a merit-based scholarship to the Boston Ballet School, and dances six days a week. The commute to Boston is about an hour and a half every day after school. According

photos of Laney Johnson contributed by Igur photography photo of Clay Glennon contributed by Clay Glennon features 13 Understanding Diversity BHS Class Learns About Respect and Diversity

By Jenny Griffin study with me where she created Staff Writer the curriculum guided by the ADL, A World of Difference curriculum, and our senior When you hear the English curriculum.” word diversity you may think of Rice who has a “passion differences among people. Our for diversity” said her goal was diverse student body, languages, to keep the Challenge Day spirit friend groups, and goals are just a year-round characteristic for a handful of what makes students BHS. “My time at Barnstable different. However, as a whole, came to a close all too quickly in we are not as diverse as one might my eyes and I wanted to ensure assume. The Understanding that the school would continue Diversity senior English class is growing, becoming a safer more about just that: finding similarities accepting community every day,” and common ground amongst the said Rice. With the support of most opposite of people. faculty, Rice’s vision became a The class, taught by Mrs. reality. photo by Emily Penn Martha Swindler, first became Meaghan Donnelly, Understanding Diversity students lead a freshman class in bonding activities. available to students in the 2012- a senior who currently takes might be going through. awareness and sensitivity role also investigate how people 2013 school year. Although the the class explained what Throughout the course playing too,” explained Swindler. cope, survive, interdependently class is fairly new, it took the Understanding Diversity is of the year, students read mostly With this “No Place For Hate” act and how they are capable of hard work and determination of about. “We are taught to walk non-fiction, write the college environment, Donnelly believes functioning at higher levels when one student who was inspired a mile in other people’s shoes. essay, a research paper, complete it’s an essential course and cooperative work is done. “We to create a new kind of English We are taught to judge less and literary analysis, and more. “The everyone would benefit from learn what makes a leader and class. to understand more.” Donnelly students are also trained by the taking it. how we can all be leaders in our “It all started when believes that it’s a class that “drops ADL and other peer leaders to During a typical day, own ways to make BHS’ climate Fallon Rice attended an Anti- the water line,” since it exposes facilitate discussions with the students read and analyze non- better and more accepting,” said Defamation League (ADL) Youth the reality of student issues and freshman English classes. They do fiction focusing on the conflicts Swindler. Congress and wanted to have a works as an eye opening catalyst many activities with the freshman with society - why society peer leadership program at BHS,” to those who never had a second that are similar to Challenge behaves the way it does and explained Swindler. “In 2011- thought about what someone else 2012, Fallon did an independent Day. Icebreakers, identity, self what are the universals. They Cheap Eats Green Lotus Cafe: Vegetarian and Vegan Cuisine By Emma Gauthier The cafe serves a variety of Bubble tea is a little Staff Writer breakfast and lunch selections, strange the first time. The cafe with everything from spicy tofu has tons of flavors to choose breakfast burritos to seasoned from, and I picked a safe vanilla When someone said the kale salads, squash soups and a with a whole milk (don’t worry, word “vegetarian,” I used to get plethora of sandwich options. I they offer skim, almond, soy and anxious about giving up spicy was further impressed by how coconut, too). I started sipping on carnitas burritos, and get nostalgic accommodating the restaurant my drink through this massive about a Sunday breakfast without is. A diner can customize their straw, and became a little worried bacon. Munching on tofu, sprouts order to any kind of food allergy when I accidentally sucked up and tomatoes wasn’t really my or preference: vegan, gluten free, something slippery - the tapioca. I idea of a worthy meal either - raw, lactose free - practically didn’t think it tasted like anything, where’s the protein in a piece anything. The cafe offers take but the texture was different, of lettuce? I had a hard time out, and even delivery. squishy and chewy. The liquid believing eating vegetarian would After much debate, I part was delicious, and I suppose be filling, let alone taste good. finally decided on “The Malibu,” it was all part of the experience, But, after sitting down a sandwich on seven-grain bread, but next time I might go for one for lunch at the Green Lotus Cafe piled high with sprouts, sharp of their fruit smoothies or a coffee on Main Street, my feelings about cheddar, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, or latte. I liked that all the Cafe’s eating animal-friendly changed red onions and avocado, served coffee options are all fair trade drastically, and I was pleasantly with a pickle spear. To drink, I and locally roasted in Wellfleet, surprised about what those ordered a bubble tea, a type of too. vegetables have to offer. cold milk tea with flavoring and My friends graciously let After those arduous tapioca pearls. me sample their sandwiches, and photo by Emma Gauthier November SATs, I was starving, I’ve never been happier they were noteworthy choices. I A delicious “Malibu” sandwhich stuffed with sprouts, sharp and looking for something packed with a compilation of vegetables tried the Cafe’s Buffalo Tempeh, cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, and chipotle mayo on a with protein that would hold me or mayo - which I’m not a huge which is bleu cheese, buffalo seven-grain bread. over until dinner. I walked into fan of either - in my life. The smothered tempeh, lettuce and solid. the tiny and somewhat cramped sandwich was phenomenal. tomato on whole grain bread. I The last bite that I Despite any initial doubts I cafe, noticing the subtle Cape Cod The crunchiness of the was too busy savoring the hot, mooched was off an ELT, the had, I left the Green Lotus Cafe themed decorations that adorned lettuce and sprouts paired with but not too spicy tempeh to even vegetarian equivalent of a BLT. full and happy, and with a new the walls. The cafe’s overall the mildly spicy cheese and ripe question what the heck tempeh is. Instead of the pork bacon, appreciation for the vegetable. If atmosphere is very intimate, but avocado complimented each Now I swore I’d never eat tofu, lettuce and tomato, and mayo, you have any hesitations about not great for a gathering of the other between the almost sweet because ew, what even is that the ELT has eggplant bacon and eating vegetarian, this is the best four diners in our group that day. whole wheat bread. The chipotle whitish stuff. I soon found out that is served in a wheat wrap. From place to try something new. I’d Seating was limited, the barstools mayonnaise actually enhanced the tempeh is mashed up soybeans, my understanding, it’s the outer recommend the Cafe to anyone were filled with customers, and all around flavor, and prevented which is essentially tofu, and eggplant skin baked crispy and who wants to eat healthier or be the five or six tables were almost any dryness. All of those flavors I ate it and I loved it. Overall, seasoned. It wasn’t really for me. I daring in your breakfast or lunch full both inside and outside. blended well together. I would the sandwich tasted like a very could taste the mayo, and I wasn’t choice. However, the vast menu definitely order that sandwich typical buffalo chicken sandwich, a fan of the smoky aftertaste the made up for a lack of seating. again. minus the chicken. Average, but eggplant gave me. 14 features 10 Ways to Spend Winter Vacation

dine and bowl grab a cup of cocoa 1 Bowling: Bowling can be In the cold weather, we find sort of conventional in a 3 ourselves indulging in a hot negative way. It can get a chocolate or warm fancy little repetitive and boring. skate in the city holiday drink more often Luckily, last spring the 2 Often times we take than not. Seeing as it is the Cape was introduced to a skating for granted, as it holiday season, why not self proclaimed “uncommon treat yourself? bowling experience.” The is an activity that many people take part in New Drive down Lanes Bowl and Bistro in to Orleans Mashpee Commons is a new England. What is more fun than skating in the city? to the Hot eclectic way to experience Chocolate bowling. First you bowl, then Take a trip up to Boston and skate on the beautiful Sparrow you eat or vice versa! There for a is even lane-side waitstaff, so Frog Pond in The Boston Common. With twinkling gourmet you can do both at the same coffee or hot time. Each game is about lights above and snow on the ground, Frog Pond chocolate. $25 per hour or $6 per game, The depending on what time creates the perfect setting for a winter skate. Sparrow you go. The food is priced offers the best reasonably as well. flavors and richest tastes, The Lanes well worth the drive. The makes for Sparrow also offers great a great candy, chocolates, and other place sweets. to pass time over vacation. paint your own pottery 7 Before you partake in a game of bowling, catch a movie head over to Color 6 Going to the movies is Me Mine in Mashpee something that most Commons for fun people either never do or painting and decorating do too often. As award pottery. Make a gift for season approaches in a family member or even February, it has become a something for yourself. trend that the best movies Mugs are great for a cozy come out around the holiday holiday season, especially drink or on Christmas day. This make a dish year the selection includes for a family the next Hobbit movie, meal. Be the second Anchorman, creative and let and the anticipated your inner Leonardo artist DiCaprio filmThe Wolf come out. of Wall Street. Winter: By the Numbers

-128 degrees Celsius was 466 pounds was the weight of the the coldest temperature ever recorded, in largest gingerbread man Vostok Station in Antarctica in 1983. 113 feet is the height of the tallest 5,800 people end up in the hospital snowman ever made each year from holiday decorating related injuries 1.76 billion candy canes are produced each year for the holiday season 15

Don’t know what to do this winter vacation? Well Insight has got you covered with 10 fun things to do over the break! By Madeline Terrio Staff Writer grab a cup of cocoa throw an ugly 5 sweater party bond with a board game For some silly winter fun, invite 4 your friends over for holiday As we get older, we tend to get busier and old traditions movies and snacks, but with like family game night seem a dress code --ugly sweaters to die out. So this winter required. Set up a photo backdrop break, play some board using some fake snow and cute games. Spend holiday decorations and take some some time pictures together. Have attendees with family or vote for the best ugly sweater, friends while or even play ugly sweater bingo. challenging Serve peppermint hot cocoa and each other wind down the festivities in your in a game of snugly ugly sweaters and watch Monopoly. Or a holiday classic such as Elf or See page 26 for Frosty the Snowman. a review on the board game Spot It!

shop the outlets 8 After the holidays are over, we usually find ourselves with bake some treats gift cards from 9 Holiday food is arguably family members some of the best food you will who forgot how eat all year. So this holiday old we are and break, stay inside and do had no idea some creative holiday baking. celebrate first night what to Make traditional things like get us. So gingerbread men or, for all On New Years Eve, go to you Pinterest lovers, find a 10 a First Night celebration. take the trip to Wrentham new creative recipe. See page First Night celebrations Outlets 10 for some non-traditional usually include food, music, and take ideas. Invite your friends ice sculptures, advantage over to bake or just enjoy fireworks, and of those peace and quiet other fun great after by yourself. activities. Christmas Festivities start deals. Not usually around 5 only will p.m. and end at about you get more midnight. Some local First for your money, Night celebrations include you will also Chatham and Sandwich get to hit up the or even head up to Boston. stores that the Cape doesn’t have.

9 hours of daylight in the shortest day 20 billion cards and packages of the year are delivered by the US postal services between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 3.1 mph is the average speed at which a snowflake falls $646 was the amount of money the average person spent on holiday gifts and 95% of Americans will celebrate decorations last year Christmas this year By Cate Harrington Staff Writer 16 features features 17 Year-Long Season of Giving By Grace Elletson ads in the newspaper requesting Staff Writer unneeded stuffed animals to give to the kids as an early Christmas gift from Santa. You’re sitting at a red One of Luciani’s light on route 28 in Centerville. most recent projects included It’s raining, you’re tired, and you renovating the Centerville spilled your hot coffee down the playground. He replaced swings, front of your white shirt. You added playground equipment, just know it’s going to be one planted plants, put in steps, of those days… but something brought in new sand and catches your eye out of the car even added a handicap swing window. You look down and you for children in wheelchairs. see a small white sign that says, Unfortunately, some of the “Did you know that nothing in the playground equipment was taken English language rhymes with the down because it was deemed word, ‘month’?” You ponder the unsafe by the state. little sign, trying to disprove its “Stupid…” Luciani said. statement. You smile. Someone Despite the town taking blares their horn behind you. away toys and playground The light is green, and you have equipment that Luciani said he to go, but that little sign at the bought himself, he continues to Centerville intersection, squished put in effort to the project. So far, between a gas station, TD Bank, he said he’s put in $18,000 of his and the Beechwood Cemetery own money into the playground. might have just made your day a As of right now, he said that the little bit better. photos by Grace Elletson state has his hands tied because The man trying to make Above, Steve Luciani poses with his 1934 Model B pickup in front of his store. Below are the Christ- of liabilities concerning the your day just a little bit better mas themed decorations with which Luciani recently adorned the Centerville intersection. playground toys he wants to is Steve Luciani, the owner of add to the project. Despite the design,]” Luciani said. Coachlight Carpets, who has setbacks, he’s continuing to raise Luciani said he likes been in business for 40 years. money for the playground. the challenge of seeing what He’s become famous in the However, Luciani might works and what doesn’t in the small village as the man behind be most famous for being the intersection. He also said people the design for the Centerville creative mind behind the decor will stop and thank him and say, intersection a block over from of the Centerville intersection at “It’s the best red light in town!” his business. However, his civic Falmouth and Old Stage roads. Luciani said that if he ever retired, engagement doesn’t just stop “People get a kick out of (which he said will never happen) there. it!” Luciani said. He gardens and he would love to go around and Luciani involves tends to the median himself and fix up very island in town. himself with the Centerville even places small signs onto the Luciani attributes his Civic Association, which is median with fun facts on them desire to give back to the town an organization that sponsors for drivers to ponder over as they just because it make him feel and is involved with events wait at the red light. He changes good. He also said that his son in Centerville and helps local them out every 20 days. Luciani was injured in a car accident families in need. He also spends also designs the setting in front that put him in a coma for five his free time helping with Meals of the Cemetery that varies from weeks. During this time period on Wheels, which provides home being a massive yellow smiley he explained that the town really delivered meal services to people face, made from bright yellow helped him out with business. “So in need. plastic daisies, a scenic waterfall I owe them that…” Luciani said. “It makes me feel good; portrait, a Valentine’s Day heart Even as you walk into simple as that,” Luciani said about and many more designs. He’s Luciani’s small business you can giving back to the community. also honored 16 men and women tell how much he cares about The holiday season is one of from Centerville who died in other people and how involved he the busiest times for him during Afghanistan with their picture and is with the community. He has a the year. Luciani dresses up as name placed along the median. section in his own store dedicated Santa Claus for the Centerville Luciani said he works with Jade, to donating canned foods to Christmas Stroll and the Fire Moede a local artist, on creating families in need for this holiday Department. He’s been exciting some of the murals for the season. Even at his desk hundreds of children for 30 years intersection. “I buy him the wood by taking into account their and then he comes up with [the Christmas wishes. He also puts 10 Questions With William O’Day

By Orlando Henry “Everything would be Staff Writer 5.) If you were an insect, what spelled backwards, and mean the would you be? opposite.” “A spider. Who 1.) What’s your favorite hobby? wouldn’t wanna be a spider?” 9.) If you were a super villain “Basketball.” who would be your arch enemy? 6.) If you met Big Foot, what “Batman, no one likes 2.) What’s your biggest fear? would you do? bats.” “The dark, you don’t “Measure his feet.” know what’s gonna happen.” 10.) If you ruled America what 7.) If you could speak another would be your first decree? 3.) What’s your worst pet peeve? language what would it be, and “I would make the work “I’m a perfectionist … why? week; Mondays optional with but it’s kinda a pain in the butt.” “Mandarin, because its Wednesdays and Thursdays [off]. an economic power and it might Come to work on Tuesdays and 4.) If you could listen to one song come in handy.” Fridays.” for the rest your life what would it be? 8.) If you invented a word what “Night More, by Bob photo by Orlando Henry would it be, in English and Seger.” Freshman William O’Day answers quirky questions. “alien?” 18 Sports Stand Out Star: Jill Fraser Tumbles to Success By Cate Harrington to regionals where she placed on her ultimate goal. that it doesn’t matter to her her sophomore year. Staff Writer second in the all-around and was A big part of why what division the school is, all But for now, Fraser is the regional champion on beam. Fraser enjoys the sport so much she wants to do is to continue to concentrated on this upcoming is because of the people she compete in the sport she loves and high school season. Her goals Not many young has been able to work with and continue to improve her skills. include being the all-around adults have the dedication or the strong relationships she has Competing at the college level champion at regionals and states commitment to spend all their formed over the years. shouldn’t be hard for Fraser and for the team to win the state free time in the gym turning and “It wouldn’t be fun if it seeing that she has already championship for the second year tumbling over and over until their weren’t for all of my teammates received numerous recruitment in a row. skills are perfect. Barnstable cheering me on,” said Fraser. letters based on her performances High School’s standout gymnast “They have my back.” Jillian Fraser has this extremely Her teammates think high level of dedication and highly of Fraser as well. “Jill is commitment to the sport she hard working and knows what loves. she needs to do to help the team,” Fraser spends three and said fellow junior teammate a half hours, five days a week in Jackie Hansen. “She’s also a the gym year round. Since she goofball like the rest of us which competes not only on her high helps with team bonding and school team, but also for her club friendships.” team, Cape Cod Gymnastics, Fraser also gives some there is no such thing as an photo contributed by Jill Fraser of the credit for all the great offseason for this gymnast. Jill Fraser preforms her beam success she has had to the many “I love gymnastics routine in a recent competition coaches she has worked with because it has been a part of me since she was young. “I couldn’t since I was five and I couldn’t Since the sport is tough be where I am today without my imagine my life without it,” said on the body, many gymnasts high school and club coaches,” Fraser, junior at BHS. “I love the suffer from injuries constantly. Fraser said. “They’ve helped me feeling of getting butterflies and At the age of 16, Fraser has so much throughout the years and the way it makes me feel after a already had two major and one I thank them for everything.” perfect performance.” minor surgeries. She explains The young gymnast is Last year, Fraser led that injuries are just a part of the already looking at her options her high school team to a MIAA photo contributed by Jillian Fraser sport and if someone wants to for the future. She plans to go to Division 1 state championship. Fraser competes on vault for her club team Cape Cod Gymnas- improve and succeed, she must a college where she can compete Fraser and her team moved on tics push through the pain and focus in gymnastics. Fraser explained The Pony Express Staff Writer Learns to Horseback Ride at CJ’s Ranch in Marstons Mills

By Emily Penn Owner of the barn, Cathy Hill, Staff Writer bought Jet, who now is a retired horse used to teach lessons like mine. Horseback riding has My nerves kept rising always seemed fun yet extremely as my mind raced through all the frightening to me. And I’m not possibilities of what could go talking about the pony rides at the wrong. I know, it’s just a horse. fair -- I’m talking fully grown, But it’s a lot more intimidating -- fast, trained horses. and challenging -- than it looks. Despite my fears, I Before I could even walk Jet decided to give it a try. Walking down to the small enclosed ring, I into the cold, smelly barn I had to prepare him. became nervous. Fellow staff Armentrout showed me member Grace Elleston along how to brush the horse in order to with another trainer, Lee not only get the dirt off him, but to Armentrout, spent an hour with lessen the friction once the saddle me for my riding lesson. photo by Grace Elletson was placed on him. Brushing a I have only been on a At the start of the lesson Emily Penn walks causiously around the ring. horse is not like brushing your horse once in my life which was earth I was supposed to get on. while of walking and practicing similar process with Grace of hair. There were three different over this past summer, and all I Luckily, a small ladder was in the how to turn, riding became not brushing the horse to get rid of brushes: a curry comb, and a hard did was walk through a woodsy corner to help me. only enjoyable, but fun! any sweat and dirt. When Jet and soft brush that I used on the trail. The horse I rode then wasn’t As I sat on the horse, Now it was time to take left a lovely surprise for me, I entire horse, as well as a hoof too big, but even that experience Armentrout quickly taught me it up a notch. I softly tapped the couldn’t believe when Grace told pick to clean the dirt out of Jet’s was a little scary especially when the specific commands to make horse with my heel and made me to clean it up! She told me it’s hooves. It looked as though this walking down steep and narrow the horse walk, stop, trot, and kissing noises to make him trot. part of learning to take care of action hurt the horse, but before dirt paths. turn. She had attached a lunge Fear once again settled in -- but the horses. I guess I really had no I could even express my concern, This time, the horse line, a piece of rope she held that only for a few minutes. It felt as idea what I was signing up for. Armentrout informed me the I rode looked so large I was ensured she stayed alongside Jet though my entire body was being Horseback riding turned horse feels no pain, and it helps convinced I’d somehow manage and me, which greatly calmed my thrown five feet into the air, but out to be an exciting experience. prevent the horse from a disease to fall off. The huge golden brown nerves. I began by simply walking really I was just slightly bouncing I never realized how challenging known as thrush. horse I rode was named Jet. Little with the horse and Armentrout out of the saddle. After a few the basics of riding could be. Finally, Lee strapped did I know this lesson was not showed me how having proper times around the ring, my nerves People definitely underestimate the many pieces of the saddle just about riding the horse. posture effected how Jet would once-again calmed down. the amount of time, commitment, together and it was time to ride. When Jet was a younger respond to me. She had to keep When I was finished, I and skill that goes into this sport. Once we were in the ring, I stared horse, he used to race, and then reminding me to relax, which was walked the horse back into the at the horse wondering how on transitioned to barrel racing. nearly impossible to do. After a barn and again went through a sports 19 Balancing Studies and the Scoreboard Students Athletes Deal with the Pressures of Sports and Academics By Ally Iseman athletes strive for so much. Senior Jacob Palmer, a varsity football and baseball player, not challenge, but Thomas made it Staff Writer only is dealing with the pressures clear that if a student were to face of a strenuous academic workload issues that clashed with an away Success both in athletics to balance his focus on his sports, game, he would assist a student and academics requires quite the but also with the added pressure of athlete with working around that balancing act. applying to college and working obstacle. But, home games seem When a student towards his plans for the future. athlete reaches high school, the He takes on a challenging course “If a student ath- demands of both may pull them load, and said how much easier in two different directions. Some school works into his schedule lete needs to stay students may be working hard to in the off season. Nevertheless, after for school catch the eye of a college scout success in school is of a top based on their talents in athletics, priority for Palmer. it is 100 percent and the pressure to perform only “Academics come first. increases as they approach their It’s alright to miss practice every accepted and 100 senior year, sometimes making once in a while,” said Palmer. it unclear whether sport or study Both Rice and Palmer percent excused.” comes first. have played at least one of their --Scott Thomas Junior Margot Rice, a current sports since they were three season varsity athlete in young and both mentioned the soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, noticeable heightened pressure to be the perfect time to stay after faces the pressures of both school and difficulty when they reached due to the fact that there is plenty and sports. However in reality, it freshman year. In order to really of time between the last school takes a few strategies. successfully go from freshman bell and the start of the game. “Time management is to senior year keeping one’s Although, for some the the most important thing. You athletics in mind, one must really pressure surpasses high school, have to realize you’re committed have to be focused and driven to and moves towards the college to both things and you can’t effectively balance both of their level. For some student athletes commit to one any less than commitments. achieving scholarships are at the the other,” said Rice. Scott Thomas, Athletic forefront of their minds. Thomas She also made Director, new to BHS this year, brings up the point that parents it clear she has a whole lot more encourages student athletes to can have false expectations when time on her hands in the time get to know him, because if a it comes to athletic scholarships, between each season. Rice said student athlete ever needed help and students too for that matter. the biggest struggle she faces as in balancing their time or if they Less than one percent a student athlete is managing her were to have issues with a coach of high school athletes actually time and focus for away games. they could certainly come see receive scholarships. In terms of Yes, one may have enough time him. “If a student athlete needs receiving scholarships, “better off to say, study for a big test the next to stay after for school it is 100 having good grades than being an day on the bus, but Rice feels as percent accepted and 100 percent athlete,” said Thomas. excused,” said Thomas. though that is taking her mind photo by Cate Harrington As brought up by Rice off of a game-ready focus that Senior Jacob Palmer keeps his head in the game and the books. as well, away game days are a 20 sports sports 21 Team Whidden Coach Earns Respect of Barnstable Players and Fans

By Emily McMahon team in 2011: “When Whidden Staff Wrier received that job a lot of us were relieved because we knew that the transition process was going Chris Whidden started to be seamless,” said Grimmer. coaching girls’ high school Grimmer graduated last softball while finishing his year and was part of the football undergrad at Springfield College. team when Whidden became Since then he has become head coach. “Where he has taken Barnstable High School’s varsity this team is amazing,” added football and boys’ lacrosse coach. Hayden Murphy, senior football Many of his players player and running back. consider his coaching method to His success can also be be efficient, as he has lead both of credited to his dedication to his his teams to win multiple league teams. “Coach has put in a ton championships. “His coaching is of hours in and out of season to quiet, yet effective,” said senior make the program successful,” varsity football and lacrosse photo by Emma Gauthier said Grimmer. player Nathan Yingling. Coach Whidden instructs his team during a break in the DY game. Whidden helps players Last year, the football train in building M, a building “It’s great to see players Whidden. He considers coaching expertise and dedication of his team made it to the Super Bowl, locating near Leo Shields Field in the weight room in August another aspect of teaching, but personal time to the weight room where they lost to Everett in a where many athletes go to work to prepare for the grind of the more personal, “You don’t always facilitated my high school and close game and this year thrived out, in and out of season. “I season,” said Whidden. “Football get to build the same relationships collegiate football success,” said in a new division, losing only credit a lot of my success in the has got to be a twelve month in a classroom,” said Whidden. Grimmer. two games. Former BHS football weight room and on the football commitment,” said Whidden. One of Whidden’s Overall, Whidden is player, Tom Grimmer credits a field to Coach Whidden because Despite the hard work, favorite parts about coaching respected by many of his players. majority of the football teams the majority of my knowledge of Whidden said, “when you enjoy is hearing from old players, for “He is definitely someone to look new success to Whidden. weight training comes from him,” something so much it is easy example congratulatory texts up to,” said Yingling. This can be “As a team we knew we had a Grimmer said. to put the work in to see some from alum before or after a confirmed by a nickname,”Dad”, lot of potential for the years to Whidden said he expects success,” said Whidden. game. the football team gave him during come, but that potential didn’t to see the same dedication from He wants to keep his As an alum, the 2012 season. Murphy said, mean much without the right his players. He likes when his teams motivated and believes it Grimmer believes Whidden is “It’s because he is like a father leadership,” said Grimmer. players push themselves to their is crucial to constantly present responsible to where he has gone figure to us.” Murphy claims it Whidden became head full potential. new challenges, “Practices in his football career – a starting has grown on him, despite the coach of the varsity football can’t become mundane,” said center at Union College. “His initial hate he had for the name. New Season, New Coaches Both Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams Get New Leaders By Liam Russo taxing workouts, Kipnes has high her gym. Staff Writer hopes for his upcoming team this “I like to implement season. He plans for the boys to drills that will work skills into win OCL, the South and the Cape game play. It’s important that Stepping onto the court championships, but he has his eye the players are learning skills for the first time spreads nerves on the state title. that can be transferred easily into and excitement throughout the “Barnstable High School the offense or the defense when team with the dread of final cuts, Basketball under my leadership they are running in a game,” said new goals and personal fears to will always have the goal of Cedrone. overcome for the upcoming bas- winning the State Tournament Cedrone also has sights on a ketball season. But this year, even and nothing less,” said Kipnes. victorious season for her team the coaches will be experiencing But his forecast for the season this year as this year’s team is similar jitters as they too will be is not far out of bounds as his full of “very hard workers who starting the upcoming season team possesses “athleticism, want to work together to become with their own nerves and expec- photo contributed by Chuck Kipnes photo by Cate Harrington length and character. This is a successful. Defensively, they are tations. With a strong highly focused group of athletes,” coached a variety of sports from strong, and they strive to get better background in coaching high Kipnes added. girls soccer in the fall, to girls all around,” stated Cedrone. Chuck Kipnes school basketball, Kipnes has As for rivals, Kipnes basketball in the winter and then DY and Falmouth are the gained experience as to how to sees DY and Falmouth as giving softball in the spring. biggest rivals for upcoming The new boy’s varsity maintain focus for the upcoming them the greatest competition Cedrone was originally championships for the girls’ coach, Chuck Kipnes, has been season. He plans to incorporate as DY will be fueled by Kipnes’ involved in coaching soccer and varsity team this season along coaching basketball for over 12 new drills and workouts designed return to Barnstable basketball, basketball at the Newton Boys with division rivals, Dartmouth years. Kipnes began coaching for to be “exhausting, but effective.” but he hopes to gain rivalries like and Girls Club and Newton North and Bridgewater-Raynham, said the Barnstable Town Recreation One of his most unique those of New Bedford, Durfee High School and then spent a Cedrone. Department and the Y.M.C.A in practices comes from observing and Brockton off Cape. few years coaching at Wareham But Cedrone isn’t necessarily 2000 and has had a passion for coach Amarks’ practice at It’s no question that Kipnes High School. But most recently, completely focused on the trophy, the sport ever since. Over the Harvard entitled “the big man has fervor for the game of Cedrone was offered a job to as she sees the value in the past 10 years, Kipnes has been drill.” In this drill, there are two basketball. He enjoys the lessons coach the girls soccer and softball collaboration of her team. She a coach for the Bay State Magic, football linebacker pads and as of responsibility, accountability teams at Barnstable this past year. enjoys the life lessons that her an AAU team out of Brockton, the “big man” goes up for a pass, and commitment to the team, but With a balance of sports athletes will gain from being on the Barnstable Travel Basketball the two assistants close out to what he remarks as the best part under her belt, Cedrone plans a team and having to commit to Team, the Barnstable JV him and pressure him with the about coaching, is the feeling of on starting the season fresh by the success of each individual basketball team. He has also held pads. The goal of this drill is for a player who finally absorbs his incorporating her own techniques member. the head coaching position for the “big man” to catch the ball, teachings and truly “gets it.” and drills for her team. After For Cedrone, the most important Dennis Yarmouth Regional High absorb the contact and power up playing basketball in college, part of her coaching experience School basketball team. Kipnes to the basket. Cedrone will also try to bring is “Seeing the players learn, and has even been involved with “We try to run an Vanessa Cedrone back any skills that she learned become successful, regardless of coaching Little League Baseball organized, scripted and fast paced The girls’ varsity in college into her high school wins and losses.” She sees the and the Barnstable Silver Bullets. practice, with various individual basketball team has also coaching. Some practices will be “impact that coaches can make But this past year, Kipnes applied skill drills, group focused stations welcomed a new head coach for more complicated and demanding on players, which will stick with for Barnstable’s head coaching and team oriented training,” the upcoming season. Vanessa than others, but Cedrone hopes them in the future,” she added. position for boys basketball and stated Kipnes. Cedrone, has been coaching for to create an environment of was thrilled to accept the job. With unique drills and the past eight years and she has commitment to the team effort in 22 continued Peabody Plays Students Model for Princeton for Undertow Continued from pg. 1 Continued from pg. 1 he knew how many qualified athletes are in is now a freshman at Princeton, agrees. Front will be coming out this June signings yet, but I am very excited to do the area and thought that there was a slim “I am also really proud to represent As residents of Cape Cod, “you some in the future,” said Mckinnon. chance that he would receive the award. Barnstable in winning the award as I love could walk your way through the whole “I felt like kids on Cape Cod “I think it’s a credit more to my being able to say I am a Barnstable grad and story,” said Conway. Besides featuring needed some crazy stories that you could family, coaches, teachers, friends, and all I think I gained a lot from going to school BHS, Undertow describes a boardwalk feel kind of a part of,” said Conway. the people who have supported me along the there,” said Peabody. in Sandwich and the old Centerville way,” said Peabody. He credits his parents, On December 10, all five mansions. Information about Undertow who instilled a great work ethic in him at of the winners received After finishing the novel, and the BHS students can be found at a young age and expressed the importance the award at a luncheon Conway immediately knew she wanted Conway’s blog, www.capecodscribe. in doing well academically. The National in New York City at the to feature past and present BHS com Football Foundation looks for people who Waldorf-Astoria. students rather than Hollywood actors rise to their full potential in football and in Joining Peabody at for promotional materials and to be on education. the event were his the cover. She had multiple offers from BHS Varsity father and Whidden. different agents to produce the novel, BHS Students Football coach Chris Even though but Conway stood on her own and self- Featured in the Whidden expressed that he Peabody has the published, as she didn’t want any agent felt that Peabody was more than award dubbed “the to take over the cover. “It makes it a Series: deserving for this award. most prestigious community event in someway.” “What drives Nick both on award given to a high Seniors Leslie McKinnon and the field and off is his competitiveness,” school football player” Colby McWilliams are on the front cover Justin Blaze as Kian said Whidden. “He wants to be the best at on his side, he is not of Undertow. McKinnon’s neighbor everything he tries.” letting it go to his head. was a beta-reader for Conway’s novel, Christa Mullaly as Ana Peabody’s drive to do well “The one thing and thought that her face fit the main Sean Potter as MJ even resulted in him taking multiple about awards that I’ve character of Eila Walker, “the defiant AP languages, something that does always tried to keep in heroine.” Conway then contacted Leslie McKinnon as Eila not happen often at BHS. mind is that they don’t McKinnon and the rest is history. Colby McWilliams as “I just think it determine how you’re “Eila is actually very relatable was important to be able going to do in the future. for most girls in high school,” said Raef to compartmentalize and Being in college now, I McKinnon. “She’s kind of awkward John Sullivan as himself make sure to put forth the same really don’t have the luxury sometimes and is just trying to fit in and great effort both on the field of being too proud of an award I find her niche. She’s sarcastic but also Megan Jones as Nikki and in the classroom,” said won for my achievements in high very strong-willed and protective of her Peabody. school; I’m just trying to make my way friends and family, which I can relate to Whidden said as a Division 1 college student-athlete,” a lot.” In future books in the Peabody always Peabody explained. “Hopefully, I’ll be able The photo shoot for cast series: balanced school and to have as good of a college experience as I members took place this August, and sports very well. Whidden also had in high school. “ was a highlight of McKinnon’s summer. added that Peabody fully committed “At first, I was nervous... but I got used Chris Houghton as Henry to everything he did in school and in to it. It was interesting to get to model as football and basketball. a character, and all of us bonded over the Sara Dever as Katherine “Not only is it a great honor for experience.” Jeremy Peacock as him individually but it is also a great honor As Undertow takes off, many for the football program and for Barnstable book signings have begun at local book Christian as a whole.” said Whidden. Peabody, who stores like Books By the Sea and Barnes and Nobles. “I haven’t gone to any book Presenting The Barnstable Tie (Soon to be world famous!)

Be a Proud Red Raider! $20 (Limited supply- $10 deposit recommended) See Mr. O’Connell or Ms. Pacheco arts, etc. 23 A Sound Unlike Any Other Students Discuss Playing Their Unconventional Instruments By Emma Gauthier Dulac doesn’t perform The player places the reed in Staff Writer in front of other people, but he his mouth and plucks it with does his best to play when he can, his finger to produce a note. like in front of family at parties. Silva said the jaw harp As you watch any school Meghan McNair, senior, “wasn’t too difficult” to learn, band or music performace, there’s doesn’t play her ukelele in and he says he picks it up and always the standard sections like front of crowds either. But, she plays it for a couple minutes once brass, woodwind and strings. But does like to show off her well or twice a day to keep in practice. there are plenty of instruments practiced skills to her friends. But it’s still very that don’t fit into those traditional “There’s a good chance different than other instruments forms. if you come over my house I’ll in that the jaw harp doesn’t When senior Manny end up grabbing it and playing have regular notes, but specific Dulac heard an electric it at some point,” McNair said. tunes, and has a completely kazoo being played at a Two summers ago, different way of producing sound. talent show when he was 14 McNair borrowed her sister’s “You have to adjust your he knew he had to try it out. ukulele and liked the way it mouth to make different sounds. “He laid down some sounded. With only four strings, So you’re not playing notes like riffs and displayed diversity learning was a breeze for McNair. A, G, D,” said Silva. “Your mouth in the musical spectrum,” She picked up the notes and chords is the resonation chamber, and said Dulac. “Needless to quickly, and within a couple sound it makes is unlike what I’ve say, I razzled from the start.” weeks she was playing songs heard any other instrument make.” An electric kazoo is like Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran While Silva says the exactly what it sounds like a and I’m Yours by Jazon Mraz. jaw harp is mostly an “improv normal kazoo hooked up to “It has a really catchy instrument,” he notes that there are an amplifier using a special and inviting sound,” said McNair, actually some songs that feature connector piece, which intensifies “I fell in love with it instantly.” it, like Join Together by The Who. the humming sounds that come In addition to the Played by music out of the kazoo normally. ukulele, McNair has played legends like Earl Scruggs, the “It depends on what the piano, guitar and the flute. banjo is a staple in bluegrass type and how good of an amp “It’s easier to play [than and country bands. For you have, but you can make it my other instruments] and more senior Colby McWilliams, sound like an electric guitar or fun too. The ukulele is simple, but musicians weren’t exactly an just a louder kazoo,” said Dulac. it sounds so nice,” McNair said. inspiration for his banjo playing. photo by Emma Gauthier Although he’s played Senior Ryan Silva “I saw the movie Meghan McNair, senior, jams out to Somewhere Over the Rain- the cello and guitar before, the likes the jaw harp because of Deliverance and it was the bow on her ukulele. electric kazoo was easier to learn its simplicity and originality. duelling banjo scene that just an instrument that’s “standard banjo “considering it’s a string and play in comparison to the “Plenty of people play lured me in,” McWilliams said. tuning is open, which means instrument.” other instruments. Dulac thinks the guitar, piano, etc. but very few Two years ago it’s really easy to improvise McWilliams has been that knowing how to sing is a people play the jaw harp. And I like McWilliams got a banjo for along with other songs and playing the guitar for about three huge advantage when playing. the sound, of course,” said Silva. Christmas, and loved to play instruments,” said McWilliams. years, which helped him learn the The chords are “crucial” for The small instrument because of how distinct it was McWilliams also plays banjo in about six months. He knowing how to make the correct consists of a flexible metal or from other stringed instruments. bass and acoustic guitar, which said “playing is very relaxing.” sounds flow nicely together. bamboo reed attached to a frame. He explains that the banjo is helped him learn to play the Chorus Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer By Virginia O’Day orientation is another large factor.” Staff Writer Despite the decrease in popularity, Wytrawl and the Barnstable High School Knock knock knock. chorus are keeping the tradition It’s mid-December and strong, performing at holiday below freezing outside. You’re services and strolls annually. sitting by the fire, trying to escape Wytrawl revealed the inevitable holiday madness that the chorus members put that arises like clockwork every their hearts and souls into the year. Who could possibly be at carols, rehearsing from the your front door? You tiptoe across beginning of the school year. the floor and reluctantly pull the “Caroling is fun, but door open to discover a pleasant it‘s also a lot of work,” she surprise: Christmas carolers. added. “In order to have a Among the hustle and good carol, you have to start bustle of the holiday season, practicing in September.” these kind strangers take time out “It’s all worth it when of their day just to sing a song it comes together and we get for you; not for money, not for to perform our favorite songs,” attention, but for the pure purpose said Ohlson. “Everyone has of spreading the holiday spirit. a favorite,” added Wytrawl. Christmas caroling photo by Virginia O’Day “Chamber chorus really loves goes back to the early days of Barnstable High School’s chorus carols classic holiday tunes like Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer singing ‘Carol of the Bells,’ and Christianity. Most carols tell us a and Jingle Bells at the Barnstable Village Christmas Stroll on Dec. 4. the public always likes hearing story. It may be about the birth of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town!’” Jesus Christ or about the tradition a group of Christmas carolers. and Barnstable High School meaning of the holiday spirit Although it‘s viewed of gift giving, among other As Barnstable High senior Virginia Ohlson added, and the commercialization by some as outdated, Wytrawl elements of the holiday season. School chorus teacher and “Christmas music is a huge of Christmas have become believes that Christmas However, all Christmas carols Christmas caroling enthusiast, part of the season, and hearing blurred over the years. caroling is a timeless warm have something in common: Wytrawl believes that the festive, it from a group of people who “Living in the digital gesture that can go a long way the theme of festivity and joy. outgoing activity can bring the are trying to personally spread age, it seems like less people when it comes to sharing the “I would invite them holiday spirit out of any Scrooge. holiday cheer can definitely enjoy actually going out and doing meaning of the holiday season. in and give them hot chocolate, “It definitely brings put someone in the spirit.” things,” said Ohlson. “Some “The whole point is cookies, and hugs,” joked cheer. It takes you back to your However, door-to-door people’s lives move very fast and about spreading good intentions, music teacher Marcia Wytrawl childhood and makes you feel Christmas caroling is hard to come they don’t want to be interrupted which is a great message, when asked what she would like a kid again,” Wytrawl said. by these days. It has significantly by Christmas carolers,” added regardless of what holiday do if she answered the door to Chorus member decreased in popularity as the Wytrawl, “and religious you celebrate,” said Wytrawl. 24 arts, etc. Take Two (and Three and Four) By Maggie McNulty of scandal if the new movie aligns Staff Writer with the original. Modern classics such All one has to do is as Dirty Dancing and Annie are look at a list of upcoming movie being recreated in 2014 as well. Although this does give younger releases to see that most of them generations easy access to these are tired sequels, movie renditions “classic” stories, it also makes the of books, and of course, remakes. original version less relevant. Just in 2014, the Amityville One positive aspect Horror is proposed to be remade of Hollywood’s lack of ideas is yet again, while two “Paranormal the movement of books to the Activity” franchise movies are silver screen. The influx of book- expected to be released along based movies motivates people with a new Godzilla. These are to read books that they would just a few, but the list goes on and have otherwise not known or on. cared about. While some people The exact cause of this will still just watch the movie trend in Hollywood is unknown, and never read the book, others but it is speculated that it could find it a magical experience be an accumulation of lack of to watch one of their favorite creativity. Directors already know works of literature come to life. how viewers will respond so it’s a Some book-turned-movies are safe choice and there is no chance The Hunger Games: Catching

photo from MCT Campus Ron Burgundy, played by Will Farrel, will be returning for Anchorman 2 on December 18th. Fire, teen favorite The Fault in Whether you feel this in your lifetime. Our Stars, and children’s classic re-creation craze is good or bad, As of now, there are Alexander and the Terrible, it is guaranteed to rake in billions some producers and film-makers Horrible, No Good, Very Bad of your dollars in the upcoming preserving the art of cinema for Day. year. People will always watch us while we watch yet another A sequel to your favorite movies, at least for now, and remake, though not all remakes movie is always fun- until you while this remains true, every are terrible. Regardless, movie- actually see it and it’s so bad it movie will be someone favorite goers in 2014 are in for a year of ruins the previous ones for you. film of all time. So, when you’re déjà vu. If this is a risk you’re willing to about to give up and read a book Dumb and Tyler photo from MCT Campus take, then you have instead, just remember that The 1987 classic Dirty Dancing, featuring Jennifer Grey and Pat- Dumber To, Anchorman 2 and 22 Perry’s Single Mom’s Club will rick Swayze, is being re-created for 2014. Jump Street to look forward to. make more money than you will arts, etc. 25 “You Have Been Voted Off the Island...” TV Shows That Have Run Their Course

students feel this is the similar said Senior Ryan Melley. Seniors While TV shows are – what is the exact lifeline for a By Emily McMahon case for so many other shows. Danny Skala and Andrew Ho are entertaining and a great way TV show? And is TV all together Staff Writer Senior and avid TV-watcher, also bored with reality shows like to unwind, some just are not overstaying its welcome? Maggie Pedicini, said, “I Survivor and Wheel of Fortune. meant to stay around, despite thought the Office should have Survivor has been any initial success a show may Devout TV watchers been taken off the air as soon as around since 2000 and is now have. And this leads into the can all agree each TV series has Steve Carell left. And America’s going on its 27th season. It was perhaps unanswerable questions its own timeline – some longer Next Top Model needs to go.” once a wildly popular TV show, than others. While some shows Senior Maeve Mudie but now seems to be running out have the entertainment factor feels otherwise. “I think of ideas. Its 26th season is titled to keep them relevant, some Dawson’s Creek should be back “Fans vs Favorites.” Is having shows overstayed their welcome. on. And the Tyra Show,” said to bring back old cast members Matthew Gilbert, longtime Mudie. Senior Nick Kieffer to boost viewer numbers a TV critic of The Boston Globe believes 16 and Pregnant sign it has been on too long? said, “Too many shows stay on the has also become redundant. Another aspect of TV air long after their creative peak, Another franchise that that seems to being growing out after their story has been told. has taken over TV sets is the of control is the competition Because if a show is still making Kardashian one created by E! show that prides itself on finding money, none of the executives Network. Senior TJ Wardwell new talent in any corner of the behind it want to see it end.” said, “Anything with the world to give “the average folk” It does not matter the Kardashians has been on way too a chance. American Idol, The subject matter or genre, not long.” Wardwell is referencing the Voice, and The X-factor are all all TV shows are meant to last Kardashians’ many TV shows – competition shows that are only forever. Junior Charlie Myett Keeping Up with the Kardashians, “making a joke of true talent,” believes Grey’s Anatomy has Khloe and Kourtney take Miami, said senior Spencer O’Connor. run its course. Grey’s Anatomy’s Kim and Kourtney Take New American Idol debuted in pilot episode aired in March of York, and now the mother of the 2002 and is still airing; its 13th 2005, and this fall entered its Kardashian clan, Kris Jenner, is season is set to start in January. tenth season. It has lost many of taking her own spotlight with the It has kick started the careers its original characters and has debut of her new talk show The of many successful artists such adopted many new ones since Kris Jenner Show. For a family as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie then. This, and perhaps its similar known for being famous for Underwood, but it seems a storylines, has caused the show to doing absolutely nothing, there majority of the winners only go become mundane. Gilbert said seems to be no escaping them. as far as their guaranteed record this happens “when the writers Some shows just grow deal and perhaps a commercial. Photo by MCTCampus have explored the story and the irrelevant, no matter how popular Its effect seems to have grown America’s Next Top Model, a reality competition for young aspir- characters for too long, they they were at one point. “Wipe insignificant, while its presence ing models, has been on for 20 seasons and some are wondering if start to repeat themselves.” BHS Out. Who watches that anymore?” has become superfluous. thats 20 too many. Stay Tuned: Options Abound For Watching Favorite Shows By Liam Russo variety,” said Norah Murphy, build their shows. They tend to reason Netflix has emerged live TV on the web, to Staff Writer sophomore at BHS. “I hardly ‘dumb down’ the material, to draw into a major competitor in the developing tablet apps that watch primetime television due to in the biggest audiences,” said past 10 years. Netflix recently make a subscription more lack of time in my schedule. But Mathew Gilbert, TV critic at the developed original series of its compelling, big cable is wasting Ever since the 1960’s, with Netflix and Hulu combined, Boston Globe for over 10 years. own, such as Emmy nominated no time repositioning itself for we’ve crowded around a single I can binge on the weekend.” Netflix recently burst into “House of Cards”, a political the future,” stated John Titlow television set to tune in to the The major TV networks the TV world in 1997 and hasn’t drama about Frank Underwood, in a recent Readwrite article. Superbowl, countless presidential for primetime television were stopped its ambitions to obliterate a Democrat in South Carolina’s Comcast’s most recent inaugurations and the last 10 originally CBS, ABC and NBC. primetime television and become Fifth Congregational District, “weapon” against its competition seconds of the New Year’s Eve But new rivals, such as Netflix, the preeminent TV giant. With who seeks revenge against those is Streampix, a service similar to countdown. And the television have posed as an obstacle for its ability to premiere recent and who betrayed him after being Netflix and Hulu that premiers itself has evolved from blurry viewership in the recent decade. canceled TV shows instantly passed over for appointment popular, past television shows black and white, to vibrant color; available across multiple mobile from antenna to satellite; and from devices. Starting at $4.99 for modest to superfluous in size. But a subscription, Streampix is never has the TV had competition highly competitive with Hulu and for viewers until recently. Netflix, but the only catch is that With the rapid rise of Amazon, Streampix’s cheap subscription Hulu and Netflix, the major price is also combined with Cable’s television networks are grappling traditional subscription packages. over how to deal with their The way in which unanticipated, new competitors. Americans watch television This newfound competition for has completely evolved from the spotlight is finally, once again, the static of antenna TVs in the eliciting the innovative minds of Graphics by Emma Childs 1950s. And although the cable writers and producers to develop The evolution of TV over the years. companies and online TV sites masterpieces of wit and drama. are continuing to develop new “We are living in the “The problem with these on any mobile device, Netflix to Secretary of state; and their ways of attracting viewers in the Golden Age of TV,” said Time major networks is a lack of has quickly gained popularity, revival of Fox’s original series, new age of television, what the Warner’s Jeff Bewkes in a PBS innovation,” said Bewkes. maintaining over 29 million “Arrested Development”, a frontrunner will be in the next interview with Charlie Rose. They’re “old news” compared loyal subscribers this year. sitcom about a level minded 10 years is still a bit blurry. The And there have already been to the new ideas of Netflix and “I love being able to watch son who tries to make sense of only request by beloved viewers major shifts in the ways Americans Hulu, who possess a plethora a TV series with no waiting, decisions in his dysfunctional anticipating the future is to watch television. Whether it’s of shows from every genre, no commercials and multiple family and his imprisoned father. “maybe add a warning label on from the household television, such as “Breaking Bad”, “The options on how to watch them. But the cable companies have TV, because it can easily become a computer, or a phone, viewers Office” and “The Biggest Loser”. There’s a show for everyone taken a note of the recent success a sick addiction,” added Gardiner. now have a variety of options “Network television channels on Netflix,” said Kirsten of online television and have on how they choose to watch are entirely dependent on ads, Gardiner, junior at BHS. created their own plans for moving their favorite television shows. so they must take marketing into But its ardent and devoted into the new age of television. “I think all of the options are serious consideration when they customers aren’t the only “From testing out streaming helpful because people want 26 arts, etc. The Royal Lorde of Pop By Emma Childs achievement since I Think We’re “For a long time pop has been “I can’t touch Staff Writer Alone Now by Tiffany in 1987. this laughable, shameful thing.” alcohol at my age and I’m If you listen to her lyrics She aims to make pop not sure I even want to you might realize the deeper have more meaning and impact. when I’m older,” she said. “And we’ll never be meaning to the chart-topping Her most recent album entitled Her lack of filter royals…Royals!” We have all song. She tells the listener how Pure Heroine has 10 songs on has landed her in some heard that catchy tune coming she’s never been in the realm of it that equally showcase both hot water, but Lorde from the radio station, but not wealth and she’s okay with being her vocal and songwriting admits beneath all this everyone knows that there is her ‘poor’ self. The irony now is talent. Her well-written lyrics bravado she is still just more to the 17-year-old Ella how she has that fame mentioned have intrigued so many and an insecure young lady Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor, in the song and is entering make her appear as more than underneath it all. better known by her stage name, the world of extravagance. just another pop star who can The young singer Lorde. If she wanted to, she could churn out formatted music. may have gotten The young, up- buy “tigers on a gold leash.” “But it’s actually swirled up in a and-coming artist from New Her signature luring gratifying and fun and can unite storm of fame, Zealand has taken the world voice, crazy mane of curly populations, which I think is but back home in of pop by storm. Her debut hair, and thought-provoking incredibly powerful. So hopefully Auckland, New EP, The Love Club, was put lyrics are what seemed to I am showing that pop can be Zealand she goes on SoundCloud in November make everyone stop and taken seriously,” said Lorde. back to just being 2012. It contained five songs listen earlier this fall. The eloquent young herself with her including the popular Royals. The talented young lady also is not shy in voicing friends. There she Royals was soon released singer is changing the genre of pop her opinions. She told the is known just as Ella. as a single and 85,000 copies in as we know it. She recently just FasterLouder that she will the US were sold during a single made Time magazine’s list of the never work with DJ David week in July. It has remained on world’s most influential teenagers. Guetta and that he is “gross” the US Billboard Hot 100 chart photo from Lorde.com “I didn’t expect to be in and says she hopes to never “go for seven weeks and Lorde is the Lorde’s unique album cover for her new debut EP, this world, but I think it’s kind of off the deep end” like Britney youngest musician to reach this The Love Club. cool,” Lorde told The Telegraph. Spears and Amy Winehouse. Seeing Let’s Play a Board Game: Spot it! Stars By Jenny Griffin to the stress of identifying try. All instructions are located Staff Writer the object, and he effortlessly on a card inside the tin which swooped in and stole the point. reduces bulk and eliminates In the end, Jack came out the need for paper instructions. victorious with a hefty 39 points Along with the other I’ve never been much of against my meager 16. The key to ways to play come other versions. a gaming gal. When it comes to winning is being able to link your Our version was the original, but I video games, virtual worlds, and visual perception and speech skills discovered others such as baseball, those nauseating pastel colored in order to spot the object and animal, ABC’s, Halloween, and board games, you can count me accurately communicate it to earn Spot It Jr. Whatever version out. However, there are a plethora your point. This game certainly you choose to play just know of simple, smart party games that requires a sharp mind and I hope one thing: you are in for a game continue to be a blast, time and that with practice I can get better. that sure seems simple, but in time again. One of those games, Included with this practice, will take you for a Spot It, is the perfect way to pass game are four other ways to frustrating, yet fun-filled ride. the time or challenge a friend to a play. My brother and I chose duel of thought, reflex, and speed. the basic way since it was our The first thing I noticed first time playing but the other about Spot It is its 55 round cards methods are definitely worth a photo by Jenny Griffin (59 if you include the instruction cards). All reside within a Is the star of Pirates of the Carribean compact tin, small enough to a new student here at BHS? You wish! fit in your hand. Its packaging makes for the perfect stocking Dont mix up Ethan Clifford with the stuffer or an on-the-go game. actor Orlando Bloom this winter. The Spot It rules are so easy that everyone from kids as young as seven can enjoy this game. The concept is simple: each of the 55 cards in the deck features eight symbols, and there is always exactly one matching symbol between any two cards in the deck. Your goal is to be the quickest to find the match between two cards. The instructions seemed so elementary that I decided to play with my eight-year old brother, Jack, and assumed I was in for a yawn worthy half hour. Let’s just say I was very wrong. Our sibling rivalry turned into a witty episode of frustration, laughs, and photo from ghettyimages.com competition. At the beginning I was on a roll, but the intensity of If you know a BHS celebrity look alike, let a fighting against my opponent’s staff member know or email insight at insight- visual perception threw me for [email protected]. a loop. Countless times I was photo by Jenny Griffin positive I discovered the match Griffin brothers Jack and Marty play the card game Spot it! before him but I succumbed arts, etc. 27 Drama Club’s ‘Shop’ Impresses By Claire Sawayanagi to commit suicide, but is saved Staff Writer just in time by Pepi Katona, the innocent delivery boy, played by junior Gabe Rourke. The Barnstable Drama Later in the month, on club never fails to fill the house Christmas Eve, the shop hits with laughter and applause, as it record sales and Mr. Matuschek did again earlier this month with sends his employees home early The Shop Around The Corner an to celebrate. Everyone joyfully incredible play welcoming the leaves, and it is only Kralik holiday season. This play was and Miss Novak left in the a remake of the 1940 romantic- shop. Kralik pretends to have comedy, Hungarian play by met her mystery man, saying Miklos Laszlo, and the Drama he is unemployed, balding and Club managed to portray the perhaps obese. The play ends love story, humor, and even bits with a kiss after Miss Novak tells of Russian culture in its version. Kralik that she has had a crush The impressive set designs on him, and Kralik confesses and effective acting made the that he is her mystery man. storyline even more touching. The Drama Club cast “Matuschek & did an amazing job depicting Company,” owned by Hugo each character. Nash flawlessly Matuschek, played by senior portrayed the distraught Mr. Charlie Nash, is a gift shop Matuschek, showing signs with the oldest and most trusted of frustration with his wife, employee, Alfred Kralik, played being ill, and a love for his by junior David Palmer, and shop. His grayed hair and loud, recently hired employee, Klara photo by Claire Sawayanagi demanding voice completed Mr. Novak, played by seniors Kralik, played by junior David Palmer, becomes fed up with Vadas’ naive attitude, played by junior Matuschek’s powerful image. The Chloe Brumfield and Virginia Johnny Robinson. unforgettable Vadas, performed Ohlson. Kralik and Miss Novak by Robinson, continuously made almost sounded authentic. The of having an affair with Mr. walls with shelves to portray the simply can’t stand working with the audience laugh in hysteria. His actors playing employees in the Matuschek, his other side came inside of the shop, and the walls each other. They are also both foolish behavior and heightened shop were constantly active; out and he became very stubborn were built on wheels to be turned anonymously writing letters to spirit disguised his two-faced they were working, answering and stern. He would march around to become the outside their future spouse, however not personality when Mr. Matuschek the phone, and redecorating around and yell at Kralik and the of the shop. There was limited realizing that they were writing realizes that it is him having an for the shoppers. This made other employees. He was finally space on the Knight Hall stage; to each other the whole time. affair with his wife. the entire play convincing. stopped when he was pushed and however, the cast certainly made The play goes on with Jake Langfield, senior, One captivating fell into the display of cigarette the best of it. The detailed paint Mr. Matuschek’s finding out played three characters: detective, scene was Vadas getting fired. cases, then stormed out the door. work, decorations, and the jingle that his wife is having an affair doctor, and policeman. They Throughout the play Robinson His sudden change in character bells during the change of scenes with one of his employees, were all extremely different, and made Vadas be quirky, silly, seemed to have frightened both gave the play an endearing touch. Ferencz Vadas, played by Langfield did an astounding job and almost always joyous. If the employees and audience. junior Johnny Robinson. Upon making each character unique. something went wrong, he would Also, the sets and hearing this heartbreaking Langfield’s convincing Russian shrug and move along. However, scenery design were exceptionally news, Mr. Matuschek attempts accent used for the doctor when Kralik was accused well done. There were three Find the answers in the articles

Across of the newspaper! By Claire Sawayanagi 5. To make Finnish Pulla, warm milk in a saucepan until it Staff WriterCrossword ______. 8. A three season, varsity athlete in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. 9. How many seasons has “Americas Next Top Model” been airing? 10. Owner of Coachlight Carpets. 12. Karen Gauthier joins the 232 million users on this social network. 13. How many students win the National High School Schol- ar award per year? 14. Martha Swindler teaches this class finding similarities among the most opposite of people. 7. Jillian Fraser is recognized for her talent in this sport. 11. During “Red” week next year, students will be dismissed at 1:20 on this day. Down 1. Stephan Pratts can be found listening to ______by Wiz Khalifa. 2. K.R. Conway wrote this book based on how she remem- bered Barnstable as a student. 3. William O’Day would be this insect. 4. Chloe Brumfield played this character in the winter play, “The Shop Around The Corner”. 5. Find us on twitter @______. 6. 113 ft is the tallest ______ever made. The first person to bring correct crossword to room 2702 wins a prize! 28 school calendar

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