28 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 Softball posts memorable season The Patriot Issue 4 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ June 2009 Briana Franks ‘09 “It went well this year the girls got excited. They decorated lockers Washington Township softball and left gifts for each other,” said is known for their winning tradition. coach Burkhart. Last year they were titled the 2008 “It was a good ice breaker, it Deck the Walls Conference Champions. It’s no helped the upperclassmen get to secret that their reputation has been know the underclassmen,” said acquired through hard work and Hutchinson who will be playing at Art Night transforms Core dedication. The team played six days Penn State next year. out of the week. Their practices Unfortunately this year’s team Maria Petruzzi ‘10 consisted of batting, fielding, and was thrown off by the continuous conditioning. A team can’t just be rain. “It was frustrating for the “My definition of art is just being based on fundamentals though; coaching staff to have new players creative to your best ability and no personalities, passion, and not being able to play on their home one can be better than anyone else,” motivation are key parts of a field” said coach Burkhart. said Stacey Angelillo’10. successful season. Their starting pitcher Alissa Angelillo stood near a showcase “The openness and honesty Schoelkopf was restrained by an displaying her paintings. She was between friendships are genuine,” injury. She had a pinched nerve that busily selling jewelry created by said Assistant Coach Ms. April Gina Parker ‘09/ The Patriot would swell after she pitched. She The Minutemaid captains had a big influence on team chemistry. WTHS students. The combination Renzetti. needed rest for at least two and a illustrated the wide definition of art. Head Coach Ms. Tracy to school on game days. Senior stated Valerio who will be attending half weeks which sat her until the She was one of the many WTHS art Burkhart graduated from Kean Captains Maggie Brace, Sam Immaculata University next school end of the season. students and staff who volunteered University where she played short- Mulderig, Shannon Hutchinson, and year. The team had a pre game their time to help out at Washington stop. Since then she has coached Robin Valerio, tried to keep the “Softball Sisters” is a system tradition of circling up before every Township’s District Art Night on softball. She believes unity is teams morale up and set an example that is used to get the team to know home game in their designated spot April 2. necessary in building a team. of not only hard work out on the each other. Freshman and Junior found to the left of the dugout. District Art Night ran from 7-9 She designated captains for the “We tried to pump everyone p.m. at the high school and displayed field but also in the classroom. Varsity players are paired up with Chloe Dawson ‘10/ The Patriot varsity team, set up a buddy system up,” said Brace. “We circled up “We made sure that all the girls Upperclassmen; they buy little gifts work from all grade levels. Most of District Art Night gives students from every grade level, K -12, a chance to display their work. known as “Softball Sisters,” and were in line. We tried to encourage or leave encouraging notes in each during the coin toss to talk about the high school participantss never required the team to wear uniforms them to work together and play hard,” other’s locker. our goals for the game.” left school that Thursday until painting and activities booths. out flyers about the school budget jewelry and bowls made by Jewelry She called the pitches this around 10 p.m. having helped set up Meanwhile in the cafeteria, free and how it is going to affect students Making, and Multicultural Art. season and will be attending Rowan and clean up with their past and refreshments and food were again next year. Art has already “Bowls and necklaces” helped Golf swings into sectionals University next year. present art teachers. available. gotten hit with a threat of taking away raise money for orphans in China. Captain Sam Mulderig, who Art is not only fun to the students In the core the members of the their AP Art Studio next year not They also sold t-shirts with slogans Weston Eldridge ‘10 earned a scholarship at Moravian in the Washington townships schools WTHS orchestra played. Some of because of the budget,but because about artwork on the back for 10-15 College, likes to focus on the bus it’s also a way to show others who the Art 3 students performed still only three students had registered dollars. Art is a requirement for The Boy’s Varsity golf team lived up to the high expectations ride up, play her best, and enjoy the they truly are thorugh their work. life painting, drawing, scriptures, and for the course. Should the course be graduation at WTHS, and District that were placed upon them at the start of the season. The team ride home with a winning team. This Throughout the school year, grades animation on the second floor for dropped, the seniors next year who Art Night could be the last time for posted an impressive 12-3 record with their onlylosses coming to proved to help with her .397 batting from K-12 created a variety of pieces. everyone to watch. plan to go to college for art won’t be students to show art and explore how Division Champion Lenape and Cherokee. The two losses to average. At District Art Night every grade Because of last year’s stalemate able to have a showcase or portfolio successful you can be. Lenape were competitive. “They were motivated more so presents their artwork for display in contract negotiation, District Art unless they stay after school for “I’m very pleased that District On individual notes, Dan Zieders ’09 and Frank Wilkinson by having fun at practice, I tried to up and down the hallways of WTHS. Night was not held and students several hours a couple days a week. Art Night is back. It’s a wonderful ’10 had success in the Sectional Tournament as well as Olympic joke around a little bit. They get along The teacher chose which pieces were were unable to display their work. “Sure staying after a couple days opportunity to showcase the talents Conference and Gloucester County. really well and were self motivated submitted into the program with the This year was very special to a week for art doesn’t sound that of our students. And as many years “[Qualifyingfor the second round of the Sectional because they wanted to win for each artist’s permission. There were three teachers and students. bad, but if I stay after I can’t devote we have had this program, I think Tournament]was special,” said Wilkinson, “because none of our other,” said Coach Burkhart. floors of over 1,000 different types “I’m excited our art work is myself to other clubs and part of it’s one event that brings everyone players have ever gone that far in a long time.” They played some hefty of art. Clay scriptures, paintings, and showcased for everyone to see this my senior experience would be taken together in the community, besides a This season the top five varsity positions were filled by competition this year and their even animation were on display. year,” says Sam Pfeiffer’10. away.” Said Gianna Esposito’10. football game,” said Ms. Sybil Cohen, Zeiders, Wilkinson, Ryan McCloskey ’10, Jack Loeber ’11, and record is 11-8. For younger kids, students As guests entered into District In the core the National Honor who teaches Multicultural Art Ryan Wilz ’11. Sharing time at the sixth position were Justin Next year’s team looks solid volunteered to work the free face Art Night, ROTC students handed Society set up a booth that sold Design and Jewelry Making. O’Hara ’09 and Dom Tumolo ’10. “we have both pitchers coming back “The competition for the last Varsity position made me work and may possibly have two more Senioritis - Odds and Ends p. 17 harder and strive to get better every time I played,” said Tumolo. come up from junior varsity” said Inside... Teachers Pride and Prejudice takes a They will only lose one senior from the Varsity lineup. coach Burkhart. gruesome spin - Books p. 20 Zeiders will continue his golfing career at Penn State University. “I have never seen a better year Abstinence a plus - Commentary p. 5 of the Year iPod Nano hits big- Tech Talk p. 21 The returning lettermen will have to do additional work in the off- of leadership.” Tanning not worth risk- Letters p. 8 Gina Parker ‘09/ The Patriot season to improve their game so they can fill the gap Zeiders left. “I will miss playing with the People Wolverine Captain Dan Zeiders helped the Golf “I plan on going to the driving range a lot this summer and girls and being known as one of the Home gym convenient- Lifestyles p. 11 p.19 - Arts and Entertainment p. 23 team into Sectionals, Olymic Conference, working on the simple aspects of my game that need to be best athletic high schools,” said Girls lax SJ Group IV champs Holocaust artwork- Features p. 14 and the Gloucester County Tournament. improved,” said McCloskey. Captain Robin Valerio. - Sports p. 26 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports - 27 Interact hosts Festival of Friends Minutemen battle through a tough season Kevin Whitehead ‘10 nine homeruns and 24 runs batted Katie Powell ‘12 always seems to work out in the in, was SJ Player of the Week, first end.” Their record does not show team All South Jersey, All Conference On April 18, Washington Many clubs pitched in to their talent. But their talent produces and Group IV. Favatella batted Township High School’s Interact provide games and activities in which wins. Their problem? Intensity. number three in their lineup (usually Club held its annual Festival of buddies could participate. The The 2009 Washington the team’s best hitter) and was a run Friends. This Newspaper Club, Township Minutemen finished their producing machine. yearly event is a partnered with season 13-11. A season filled with [Quote from Alvaro] carnival for “...Everyone can just the National heartbreaking losses and triumphant Outside of Favatella, the mentally chal- Honors Society, victories has given the Minutemen Minutemen’s offense is not a power lenged adults, and do little things that set up a booth in something to build on going forward hitting club. They often found it gives them a make a big difference which the buddies into next season. themselves in close games and chance to spend had their picture “Our record doesn’t show how playing small ball of working to get time with the high to someone else.” taken and set in a good we are [as a team],” left handed men on base and using bunts or steals school students -Christine Ciocco ‘12 newspaper article starter Adam Warburton ’10 said, to advance, and to manufacture runs. by playing about Festival of “We were there every game. The Second baseman and leadoff hitter different games Friends. Other talent was there, but there was no Nick Valori ’11 had to get on base and dancing to the DJ’s music clubs, like Peer Facilitators, intensity.” and be in scoring position so the together. S.U.R.E., and D.E.C.A. also ran A club filled with junior middle of the lineup had an The Interact Club, headed by some of the booths, activities, and players, the Minutemen leaned on opportunity to drive runs in. advisors Ms. Tracy Naval and Ms. games provided all day long. Among top players like shortstop Nick “Our offense was pretty good Kevin Whitehead ‘10/ The Patriot Elizabeth Longo, has been hosting which, there were hockey games, Favaltella ’10 and starter Joe this year. We got hits when we needed Along with Jankowski, Warburton anchored the rotation for this event for many years. It was “Roll-A-Ball”, beanbag and sponge Jankowski ’09. them. We had players that could get the Minutemen. started by the previous advisor Ms. tosses. There were also balloon Favatella, who led the team with the hits when we needed them,” Warburton said. “When we were put be relying heavily on the junior class Cindy Nolan. In order to make the animals being made and a DJ, and to the challenge, we came through.” of players. The Minutemen will be fair a success, many volunteers are for some lucky carnival attendees, One instance of the losing seniors Luke Atzert, Jim Gina Parker ‘09/ The Patrot needed. there were prizes for winning the Minutemen’s clutch performances is Berardinucci, Anthony Cauley, The Buddies enjoyed games and activities at booths sponsored by Unfortunately, this year the games. when they beat the best team in Russell DePiano, Joe DiMento, Dan volunteers fell short and there were “The buddies loved to win Interact and many other WTHS clubs and organizations. South Jersey, Bishop Eustace. In Dougherty, Cody Hudnall, not as many buddies for the festival- prizes,” said Christine Ciocco, ’12, shirts, prizes, and supply food for benefit from the event. fact, they tore the cover off the ball, Jankowski, Michael Northcutt, and goers, so many high schoolers who was an active participant in this the buddies,” said Interact advisor, “This experience has shown me scoring 16 runs, including 12 runs in Rob Swift. Some of which include “doubled up” or had groups of year’s festival. Elizabeth Longo. It is worth it, in that it is always great to give to others the first two innings. Jankowski also major starters and players that were buddies rather than just one. But, To run an event for over 250 her opinion, because “it gives the and that just a few hours with [the added a homerun in that game. key to the success of the this did not put a damper on the day. guests requires a lot of planning. special needs adults a chance to buddies] made their day, so everyone The offense has shown Minutemen. Other players need to “It’s always a success,” she “This is our biggest event of interact with various high school can just do little things that make a potential, but did not stay fill their void. said, “because the people who come the year, so we try to do a lot of students.” big difference to someone else,” said consistent. “We have a nice group of always have a great time and it fundraising so we can give out t- The guests are not the only ones who Ciocco. “We definitely need to work on sophomores coming in. There are our hitting,” Favatella said. “The players down there that can hit and Kevin Whitehead ‘10/ The Patriot defense will be there, but we need pitch,” Warburton said. The Minutemen adopted a scappy style of play to manufacture the bats working.” Warburton thinks that with the Budget rejection forces staffing, program cuts runs. Here they score against Eastern. Next year, the Minutemen will combined efforts of next year’s Luke Verrillo ‘10 The internet social net-working website, administration intends to work closely with the junior and senior class will be vital Facebook, was used as a vehicle to spread the new Board and with members of Washington to the Minutemen.They need to On April 21, students at the high school word about the vote by the students themselves Township Town Council to try to minimize the Eldridge, McChesney lead charge for tennis stick to the main goal to win as many were dismissed at noon in order to make way for in the weeks before the vote. impact of this unfortunate financial setback in games as possible. the thousands of township residents who came Comprised of hundreds of WTHS students, the classroom.” Cody Hudnall ‘09 Most of the players stated that they wanted to They lost in the first round of to place their vote on this the online group With class selections now in jeopardy and play more tennis than they were able to this season. the state tournament to the year’s proposed budget. dedicated to “saving” the teachers and familiar faces losing jobs, anger and The Washington Township High School Tennis The inclement weather this year forced a lot of Cherokee and left some unfinished After the budget was “The District administration teachers that faced cuts uncertainty are widespread in the high school team had a tough schedule this year. They faced cancellations. business out on the diamond. rejected by 62 votes, the intends to work closely with the from the district, was hallways from the 9/10 to the 11/12. Pennsauken, Cherry Hill East, and “Our season was Cherokee will be losing a lot of relatively good, I believe that but seniors. This gives a window of school board, along with new Board ...to minimize the created and supported the “62 votes is what upsets me the most. The powerhouse Bishop Eustace. “We played to our full Superintendent of budget throughout. budget is always so close, but it never seems to Township competed with I wish we didn’t have as many opportunity to capture the Olympic Schools Dr. Cheryl impact of this unfortunate financial “It’s horrible that get passed,” Janel Eldridge ‘12, said. Cherry Hill East, but lost, in the potential against the rainouts as we did,” head coach American Conference crown. Simone, went to the setback in the classroom.” a school is forced into As a lacrosse and field hockey player, she only opportunity that these two Mr. Richard Flemming said. “With the sophomore class tough teams.” Overall the WTHS coming up, we should have no drawing board and began -Dr. Cheryl Simone letting go teachers,” says worries most about the effect the budget will have teams met. The Minutemen also reconfiguring finances. Keith Marr ‘10, a member on her teams. played Bishop Eustace and - Coach Flemming Tennis team played a vigorous and problem with winning,” Favatella The proposed W.T. Superintendent of Schools of the Facebook group. Cara Swetsky, 2010, also has concerns for defeated them 6-3. difficult schedule. The experience said. budget included an annual “Hopefully, everyone her clubs that she’s involved in. Weston Eldridge ‘10, Joe gained should help the team in the The sophomores have big increase of $144.24 for the average homeowner involved looks at all the options before making “With swimming and diving, I hear different McChesney ‘09 and Justin Bernardo ‘09 performed future. They will need to adjust ot the absence of their shoes to fill, but they have the talent living in Washington Township with the assessed any final decisions. No one deserves this and its things about it every week from different people. very well all season. seniors. to help the Minutemen. home value of $129,902. Without the rejection just bad for everyone.” One day its cut, and the other its not. Right now, Along with seniors Bernardo and McChesney, “Bernardo and McChesney will be missed”, said “I really have that feeling that of the budget, the district had already planned to “The Board is disappointed [about the I just want to know what’s going to happen next, Eldridge was a team leader on. The three have earned Flemming, “They were the leaders of the team and I we will be one of the best teams in cut 29 positions within the school system. budget’s rejection],” Simone said. “The District so we can all be ready for it.” varsity letters throughout their high school careers. am looking for someone to step up for next year.” South Jersey,” Warburton said. 26 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Sports Sprachfest celebrates German culture Katie Mount ‘09 Anderson, the two began organizing and planning during the fall semester. Lacrosse captures SJ Group IV title On April 4, Washington They planned activities that would Township High School hosted its occupy and entertain the students. Miranda Steinman ‘09 first Sprachfest. This German Eight different schools from New festival is a day-long series of Jersey and Pennsylvania took part The title of South Group IV competitions, which highlight the in the event, with a total of a little Champions belongs to the 2009 German language and culture. The under two hundred students Washington Township girls’ lacrosse event was sponsored by the South participating. Local schools included team. Jersey Chapter of the American Orchard Valley Middle School and “The season was incredible and Association of Teachers of German, Bunker Hill Middle School. one to remember and cherish a national German teachers “There was something for always,” said Coach Sandy Stockl. association. Sprachfest was everyone to do,” OVMS seventh The girls started and ended the previously hosted by Rowan grader Charlene Park said. “It was season strongly. Coach Stockl along University or Haddonfield High really fun.” with captains Kirstyn Urbas, Alyse School. However, it had not been These activities included: Maiden, and Tori Jordan led the held in a few years. Ms. Angela baking contests, designing shirts, team to several victories and ended Bacher took the opportunity to vocal and instrumental the season with a record of 15-7 and photo courtesy of Victoria Jordan volunteer WTHS. performances, skits, and poetry an impressive title. The lacrosse team and coaches were all smiles after their historic victory. “I thought it would be a great recitations. The activities also Gina Parker ’09/ The Patriot “I want to thank my coaching Mandy Bushong, Tori Jordan, Alyse to the senior class.” leadership and it was very easy to opportunity for WTHS to host challenged the students’ knowledge Students participated in many activities which helped them use staff. They are also a big reason for Maiden, Kirstyn Urbas , Sarah All the captains would have to lead such an amazing group of girls [Sprachfest],” Bacher said. of the culture and language with such their language knowledge. Many enjoyed German versions of our success,” said Stockl. Dollarton, Samantha DiCastelnuovo, agree that teamwork was one of the all the way to the state With the assistance of Mr. Ray events as the spelling, vocabulary, classic board games. Stockl had high expectations for Chrissie Duffield, Devyn biggest factors this season. championship,” said Urbas. number and geography bees. the team before the season began. Mulholland; and juniors Taylor “The team was more like a This season was such an Anderson stayed after Judges included retired WTHS things because everyone was so en- Her goals for the season were Foussadier, Lisa Patrone, and Erin family this year, and that’s why we amazing one that none of the girls school and worked with the German teachers Mr. Leo Kulp and thusiastic,” said Prachi Parihar ’09. “To always work hard, be Waller. made it so far and made history with wanted it to end. While they do leave students as needed. Some class Mr. Donald Rainey. Anderson’s Anderson and Bacher competitive and win a The girls loved working the first SJ Group IV title ever,” said behind very big shoes to fill, the team time was used to study the former professor and mentor, Dr. considered their first Sprachfest Championship,” . together this year and had a great Jordan. plans to build on their success. vocabulary words, geography, Dagmar Wienroeder-Skinner of Saint hosting to be a success, and would All three of these goals were time doing it. The leadership quality that the Stockl said,“The players have and culture questions. Over Joseph’s University, was also a like to continue having the event at met and the team couldn’t be “The reason why the team was team possessed was another set the new standard on work ethic, twenty students competed in the judge. Other teachers and parents WTHS. Schools normally host for happier about the outcome. so successful this year,” said Urbas, important factor in making this a future program expectations, and the vocabulary bee, and Anderson’s also helped with the event. at least two years. It is possible that The starting line up consisted “is because of the chemistry the girls memorable season. level of lacrosse that comes out of help proved useful to winner “[Volunteers] gave up their time a school could host longer, if no other of seniors Bridget Bollendorf, had, from the freshman all the way “There was also great senior Township, Together With Pride.” Nick Favatella ’10. to assist us,” Anderson said, “and schools volunteer. Anderson admits “I felt very prepared,” for this we are most appreciative.” that planning the event was a lot of Favatella said. “I didn’t expect After the activities were work, but believes it was worth the Injured pitcher contributes at plate to win, but it’s a good honor.” finished, the day was concluded with effort. Students were judged during lunch. Traditional German entrées “It was a ton of work,” he said, Briana Franks ‘11 from the Washington Championship. many of the events and and desserts were served. During “but to see how much fun our Nationals, Kansas City “We didn’t just win as a team, Gina Parker ’09/ The Patriot competed for faux Euros. These lunch, the auction took place. Some students had speaking another Robert Swift ‘09, a 2008 starting pitcher for Royals, Boston Red Sox, but as friends,” he said. One event highlight is the abun- would be used later in the day to of the items auctioned off included language and participating in the the Minutemen, was limited by arm surgery to a Chicago White Sox, and the When he visits next year he dance of German dishes served. bid in an auction of German mugs, shirts, and chocolate. events was extremely rewarding to designated hitter role this season. Seattle Mariners. Though hopes he will hve left an im- Many are prepared by students. memorabilia. “It was a really nice way to end us.” Swift has been on the field for as long as he undecided, he plans to play pression on his teammates. can remember. He never imagined not pitching in college. “I want to see the under- his senior season. He said it was “heartbreaking” “My dream school classmen follow in our seniors’ when the doctors gave him the news. would be Ohio State, I have footsteps. Always playing hard Competition for summer jobs heats up Over the summer he tore his UCL ligament always loved the Buckeyes and never giving up he said.” Luke Verrillo ‘10 local pools as lifeguards. After completing a “It’s the greatest job I’ve ever had. I get to in his pitching arm which resulted in the surgery and my best friend goes He thanks his parents for training program with the American Red Cross, work with my best friend and hang out on the and an additional ten to twelve month recovery there,” Swift said. always supporting him and The temperature is warmer and Memorial Kyle Hill, ’12, got his first experience as a working beach after work,” Swetsky says. time. He went under the knife on Oct. 27 and Swift has been a varsity sitting through every possible Day Weekend gave students a taste of the lifeguard during Memorial Day weekend. However, not all jobs are the perfect fit. For plans to fully return to his sport in mid June or starter for the Minutemen weather condition with smiles upcoming summer vacation. With many counting “It was pretty intense, I’m not going to lie,” some, work is getting harder and harder to find. July. Until then he has assisted the team with his since his sophomore year. on their faces. down until June 19, sights are set towards the Hill says about his time working at Greenwood “I can’t find a job anywhere in Township. If bat and in the field if his doctors permit it. “He’s a great teammate Swift has been an idol for school-free vacation. However, summer isn’t Park Swim Club. “Thankfully, I didn’t have to I don’t get one soon, I’m going to have start “It’s hard not to help my team out on the and an even better friend,” photo courtesy of the Swift family younger WT baseball players. cheap and students at WTHS are scrambling to save anyone but it’s a lot of responsibility.” mowing lawns,” Matt Zambino ’10 said, “I hate mound, but I hope to help them with my bat,” said teammate Luke Atzert. Swift has been scouted by five His younger brother is find jobs. Leah Power, ’10, also works as a lifeguard. yard work so there’s no way I’m spending my Swift said. “He’s the type of guy you Major League teams. following suit. In fact, he is the “My parents are making me get a job for the “It’s a pretty easy job. You have to vacuum the summer doing other people’s [yard work].” During the summer he pitched for the want to have on your team, bat boy for the Minutemen. summer,” Ryan Callahan, ’11, comments. “Last pool everyday and sometimes deal with annoying Summer is a time for fun, yet these days, Philadelphia Senators and was recognized by on the field, and by your side through life.” “I am really going to miss it after this year. I summer got pretty expensive for me with movies, pool-goers, but at least you get a nice tan.” nothing in life is cheap. many college scouts and even pro teams. Ohio Swift looks forward to this season and hope one day I can play as well as him. He is my the beach, and most nights. If I want to have any Ice cream and hot summer days go hand-in- Students who have parents who are fed up State, Hofstra, The University of Southern compliments the team for their past achievement. real hero” said his younger brother Ryan Swift. kind of social life, I need the money.” hand. Cara Swetsky, ’10, found a job in Wildwood reaching into their own wallets may want to start California, George Mason, and Rider are a few His most memorable moment of his high “I look forward to coming back stronger and Many students this year have taken jobs at working for Cool Scoops ice cream parlor. job-hunting right away. colleges that tried recruiting Swift. He also heard school career was winning the 2007 State ready to win this summer.” 4 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Arts & Entertainment - 25 Music Supplies in demand Jonas’ fans counting days to new CD Liz DiLullo ‘09 Johnny Long helps with the vocals on this track. all good singers and musicians, and by changing Operation Backpack helps needy kids “Don’t Charge Me for the Crime” is about their sounds, it will make them better artists.” Brenda Savelski ‘11 did not run for a long time and was Jonas Brothers fans are marking their how you can wind up in the middle of a situation Taylor Tarr from Washington Township just revived this year. calendars for the June 16 release of the group’s that you didn’t ask for. Not only did the Jonas personally thinks that they can explore new Operation Backpack. Those “When we were looking for highly anticipated fourth album, “Lines, Vines Brothers write this song, but their keyboard sounds because of their huge talent. two words have been buzzing ideas, it seemed to work to get kids and Trying Times”. player, Ryan Liestman, also co-wrote. This tune The new Jonas Brothers worldwide tour around Washington Township High prepared for school,” says The heartthrobs explained the title on their has a hip hop vibe, and features rapper Common. kicked off in South America in May and will wrap School throughout May. But what McFadden about the service project. website saying that lines are something that Fans seem to be more than happy to allow up in Europe in November. Their opening acts exactly is it? Operation Backpack is Students in the club are people feed you, whether good or bad. Vines are the Jonas Brothers room to grow. include, American Idol winner, Jordon Sparks and a charity drive in which school responsible for making the posters things that get in the way of the path that you’re DiMucci said, “It is really great that they a new popular band, Honor Society, that the supplies and backpacks are collected and fliers that lined the hallways. on. As far as trying times, even though they are are experimenting with new sounds.” Jonas Brothers helped write and produce their for children who may not be able to Club member, Greg Furman even younger guys, they are aware of what is going on Pinto ads, “It is awesome because they are debut album. afford all of their materials. The goal made the Operation Backpack in the world and trying to bring some light to it. is to give needy children new or commercials on the morning The frenzied anticipation of this album is Music gently used supplies in order to announcements that have caught the apparent among all Jonas fans. Taylor Purvis make them feel at ease on the first eye of many students. from Sicklerville is so excited that she is pre- day of school. Fortunately, the club is not ordering the CD. Nicolette DiMucci ‘10 is so Writing strength keys Operation Backpack began in alone in their efforts. Bunker Hill anxious to get her hands on the new CD that she early April and ran through May. Middle School Futureact club is going to be at Walmart at midnight. Supplies were donated in any of the promised two filled backpacks for The first single, “Paranoid”, was released three main offices in the high school. Patriot photo the drive and staff in Hurffville worldwide on May 8. The song is a guitar driven, country singer’s rise There were also drop-off boxes in Future Teachers of America members work on posters promoting Elementary school also helped out dance evoking song. Their music video debuted the elementary schools. Some of the Operation Backpack. The fundraiser outfitted over 40 local by planning a “dress down day.” on the Disney Channel on May 23. Briana Franks ‘10 donations went to students in children with school supplies for September. Staff members who wished to The fans reaction to the song and video has Washington Township through school district, sent letters to teaching as a career and provide them participate donated five dollars to been extremely positive. Country music icon Taylor Swift is known Mother’s Cupboard, and the rest to businesses, and organized drop-off with experiences that help them the cause and were able to “dress Gianna Pinto from Sicklerville says, “I really for her number one hits on the country music and Volunteers of America’s backpack boxes for the drive. explore a career in education,” says down” on the specified day. Even love the sounds of the song and thought the video pop charts. drive. FTA members are well known Mrs. McFadden. individual teachers in W.T.H.S. such truly matched the feel of it.” At nineteen she is idolized by the younger The drive was held by Future around Washington Township as The goal of Operation as Mrs. Leigh Ann Hall and Colonel Purvis thought that the multiple Kevins in country crowd. She started out singing at baseball Teachers of America (FTA). Club being “teacher’s helpers” in the Backpack was to collect twenty Joseph Wolozyn have made generous the video were funny and it was well put together. games, festivals, and town events. At the age of advisor Mrs. Debbie McFadden said elementary schools. Most of the backpacks completely filled with donations. Some influences the band cites for this album fifteen she moved to Tennessee to pursue her the club has about twenty-seven members go to the elementary supplies. Students in FTA put in a McFadden feels that even are Kings of Leon, The Zutons, Elvis Costello, singing career. Taylor writes her own music and members. Caitlin Donahue is the schools on a regular basis and help large amount of effort to promote though Operation Backpack had a Stevie Wonders, and Neil Diamond. shares her heart on a sleeve pieces with many of corresponding secretary for FTA and the teachers with their classes. this project. This is the first slow start, help from people all According to the Jonas Brothers website, her fans. Her albums have gone gold and platinum. was also the officer in charge of the “Our club is meant to work community service project being around Washington Township is their new album is more personal, and they used By making her first appearance at the age of sixteen project. She sent out emails to the with students who are interested in tackled by the club. FTA actually giving the project a promising future. material from their own journals. she has become a well known household name. This album showcases the incredible musical Many believe Taylor’s rise to stardom is a journey of the Joans Brothers, as well as their result of her first number one hit “Tim Mcgraw.” growth as songwriters and musicians. They are She reveals the “bitter sweet” remembrance of a Band wraps year with spring concert still the same pop rock music group, only they past relationship through her song. She wrote are adding a more personal and grown-up sound. “Tim Mcgraw” for a boyfriend who inevitably The album will also feature surprise touches of had to go off to college. They both knew the Kelsey Wainwright ‘11 played, the band put forth a new, pieces of the whole performance was verses slow and harmonious. They horns, funk, country, and hip-hop. relationship would have to end, so as she did brassy sound with the help of stu- the first section of River dance, en- performed “Bassoon Concerto: Their second song, “Fly With Me”, is many times Taylor wrote a song about it. Through On May 13, the three high dent teacher Mr. Douglas Schwarz. titled “Thunder and Lightning”. The Rondo”, “Noisy Wheels of Joy”, featured during the closing credits from the movie, the stages of the song you see her wipe away the school bands had their final spring Equipped with a full low brass percussion piece, performed by the “Canterbury Choral”, and A Night at the Museum-Battle at the Smithsonian. tears of a broken heart. concert of the 2009 school year. section, the band performed three combined percussion groups from all “Malaguena”. The Jonas Brothers and fellow bass player, Greg Her songs relate to the common person. I’m apimages.ap.org With a few surprises here and beautiful pieces selected by three bands, stole the show. The band ejoyed the contribu- Garbowsky, wrote the song. “Fly With Me” is sure every girl experiences a broken heart or goes there, and a finale with the three bands Corigliano, “Temecula Valley Fan- Also featured in the second sec- tions of a special guest in their con- Unlike many young stars, Taylor Swift sure to become a love song for the ages,” said through frustrating situations where the solution performing two pieces together, the fare”, “Rhosymedre”, and “Voices of tion of River dance, entitled cert; Mr. Dennis MacMullin, a pro- writes most of her own songs. Nick Jonas on their Web Site. isn’t her first choice. The song starts off with concert was a success for everyone the Sky”. “Riverdance Finale” was a duet with fessional bassoon player from TCNJ, According to their website, “World War III” them together and then transitions into them “Fearless.” Her two albums are filled with high in the music program. Nancy Chan, a trumpet, per- Alyssa Camovale, on piccolo, and sat in with the wind ensemble and is about a confrontational relationship and was “waking up to find that summer’d gone.” After school romance narratives with Fearless taking The concert featured perfor- formed a solo in Temecula Valley Paul Crosby, on tenor sax. performed as the soloist in “Rondo”. solely written by Nick who pointed out “This is moving on she later finds herself on his street on a country pop twist. mance by the concert band, sym- Fanfare. Finally, the wind ensemble per- Finally, the three bands com- a personal experience for me. It deals with the with a letter packed with their memories or more Taylor is the first female solo artist to have phonic band, and wind ensemble, led Then the symphonic band, un- formed after a short intermission (due bined on stage to perform two final challenge of a girl that keeps attacking you, but commonly known as the refrain of the song. written or co-written every song on her platinum by their conductors Mr. Casey der the direction of Beyer presented to the fact that Mr. Corigliano lost pieces. They performed “Prelude” all the while, she’s the only one fighting”. Her more commonly known single that raced selling album. Since the first release of her self Corigliano and Mr. Jim Beyer. their repertoire which included his voice, a joke that was made about and “Fugue in B Flat” and “Overture “Poison Ivy” is described as a Weezer-ish to number one on the charts is “Love Story.” It’s titled album she has sold over three million copies. Performing first was the concert “Helios”, “Chorale Prelude: Be Thou the shortened intermission). in B Flat”. The overture featured a tune about a toxic girl that you can’t resist. This a sensational song about young love including Her success doesn’t just come from just telling a band. Comprised of students who My Vision”, and two sections of The band, under the direction trumpet duet by Brad Leonard (wind song features a horn section. Shakespearian characters Romeo and Juliet. “Love story but from having the courage to publish experimented with other instruments River dance. of Mr. Beyer as well, performed a ensemble) and Cody Little (sym- “Hey Baby” has a classic rock n’ roll sound. Story” is found on her latest album titled pages of poetry from her diary. instead of the ones they originally One of the most captivating wide balance of fast and exciting phonic band). 24 - Arts & Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 5 Music Commentary Band’s name says it all Cuba policy Candace Brown ‘11 “The weirdness, the quirkiness Benefits of abstinence before you make a life altering decision. of the material and how it’s very Briana Franks’09 So before you go into your Sex Ed class, A lot of components can draw blatant, it’s just sort of how I am as change brings Why are we taught how to have sex in know that yes, they are teaching you how to listeners into a band’s music. For a person,” said Bemis during a Q&A school? Many kids get in trouble for talking about have sex but they are also teaching you how to Say Anything those components are with Spin magazine. “inappropriate” topics in school but come protect yourself. It’s not just another class that the vocals and lyrics. Led by front- “Here I am, laid bare, at the end sophomore and senior year we have classes where you have to pass, because sex is a big deal. Our man Maxim Bemis, their raunchy of my rope. I’ve lost all hope. So families hope for one marking period it’s okay. Everyone is media’s reflection of life with no consequences lyrics and raspy sound are hard to Long!/ Molly Connolly just broke Brenda Savelski ‘11 brought up differently. Some parents tell their isn’t true. Movies and television shows aren’t ignore. Backing the raw vocals are up with me over the revealing nature kids to practice safe sex real. They focus on casual Coby Linder (Drums), Alex Kent of the songs,” are lyrics from Say Since Barack Obama has become president, some want their children sex. Abstinence is nowhere (Guitar), Jake Turner (Guitar, Anything’s song “Every Man Has a there seem to be many changes on important Our media’s reflection of life to wait until marriage, and to be found in films and Vocals), Jeff Turner (Guitar, Vocals) Molly”; the lyrics are, as Bemis said, issues in federal government. One concern that others really don’t care. with no consequences isn’t TV shows these days. and Parker Case (Keyboards, very blatant. Obama has begun to address is the relationship Well let’s go over the Abstinence is the Vocals). Max Bemis’s most recent between the United States and Cuba. true. Movies and television pros and cons of sex safe practice of abstaining from When first listening to Say musical venture is his collaboration Although Obama is receiving criticism for and abstinence. Safe sex shows aren’t real. They focus sex until you’re in a Anything, one should listen more with Chris Conley (lead singer of only making relatively small changes in policy requires some sort of steady relationship such as closely to the lyrics. In “That Is Saves the Day) to form the band Two regarding Cuba, I believe that they are reasonable. on casual sex. Abstinence is contraception; the barrier marriage. If you and your Why” Bemis utilizes his wit and a Tongues. Max and fellow Say In a show of opposition to the communist method, pill, or gel that nowhere to be found in films partner choose this route clever vocabulary to get his point Anything member Coby Linder government of Cuba, there has been a strict will prevent the chance of there is no chance of across: “With starry eyes, she’s/ joined forces with Chris Conley and embargo banning almost all trade and travel with and TV shows these days. pregnancy. The chance of contracting an STD. There Warm-glancing, entrancing/And now Dave Soloway to create this Cuba for the past fifty years. Even though this SayAnything.com pregnancy never goes away, and none of these is no chance of pregnancy. There is really no I’m through with all your sick, sad alternative super group. has not successfully stopped the communist Say Anything’s eclectic personalities are evident in their music. methods diminish the contraction of a sexually “chance” at all. The only problem is the waiting ranting/And that is why/You can’t It’s not rare to find Max’s voice government, it should remain in place. The transmitted disease. part. Everyone is not the same, but if you are rock my world”. Their songs range on the albums of other bands. “You Say Anything does have a very oftentimes vulgar lyrics, they are American government should not support a No sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are looking to graduate from high school, get a degree in topics from ex-girlfriends to times have a special gift/But they still treat unique style, but their sound is slightly reminiscent of Nightbeast or government that oppresses its people. insignificant because serious ones will be with in college, and get a favorable job by age twenty- of depression. you like you’re a kid/It must hurt so somewhat similar to a few other Bloodhound Gang. On the other hand, there were many more you for the rest of your life. If you contract one three then abstinence is your best bet. The somewhat demented vibe bad/With a knife in you’re back...” bands out there. The interesting Looking for Say Anything in our restrictions concerning families under the Bush in high school you better believe you’re going to What ever your choice, get educated before of the lyrics can be attributed to the belts Bemis in the song “The Spider vocal sound can be related to that of area? According to online sources, administration. For example, people in the United have to tell your future spouse about it. Maybe you act. Don’t feel pressured into doing mind of Bemis. Bemis, who has had and The Lamps” featured on Patrick Stump, lead singer of Fall they will not be visiting any nearby States could only send up to three hundred dollars you won’t tell them but when you’re trying to something you don’t believe in. If you feel forced a checkered past of mental issues, Forgiving Durden’s album Razia’s Out Boy. venue anytime soon. Keep your eyes every three months to relatives in Cuba and travel start a family and realize you can’t get pregnant, into having sex then you’re not with the right vents his thoughts into his music. Shadow. As for their blatant and open for any future tour dates. was limited to only once every three years. The White House just publicized their your doctor will eventually reveal your past. The person. If you do choose to have sex then protect Music decision to allow Americans more rights worst part about contracting an STD is that the yourself. Listen to your Sex Ed teacher when concerning Cuba. Families can now send person you so romantically got it from most likely they teach you different ways for prevention of unlimited amounts of money to relatives in Cuba doesn’t know that they are infected. I’m not diseases. Remember school isn’t teaching you that Genre mix creates hits saying that everyone you’re considering to hook having sex is okay, they’re trying to save you and there are no time restrictions on travel. Candace Brown ‘11 Jermaine Stewart song “We Don’t Have to Take This will greatly benefit families divided up with has a STD but it kind of helps to check from a lifetime of regrets. Our Clothes Off”. These clever remixes of classic between Cuba and the United States. It was unfair “She makes the cutest faces when she songs make all of their albums interesting. and pointless to limit how much someone can screams obscenities/And slurs her words because Sometimes even more interesting than their visit family. Restricting visits of Americans into The Patriot she’s never not inebriated.” Those lyrics from songs, are their videos where the cleverness of Cuba does not help the political situation at all or Issue 4-June 2009 their song “The Queen and I” epitomize the style the band really shines through. The Gym Class punish communist government. It only punishes Co Editors-in-Chief of Gym Class Heroes. Led by vocalist Travis Heroes video for “New Friend Request” shows the people and causes grief to the separated Maggie Bonnani ‘09 and Katie Mount ‘09 “Travie” McCoy, they used eloquence and unique Travie taking part in a version of myspace “in- families. Reversing the Bush administration’s beats to create music that’s new. Matt McGinley person”. He approves and rejects a long line of rules on sending money to family in Cuba was (drummer), Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo requests. The band also has a habit of featuring also a good decision by the Obama administration. News Editor: Weston Eldridge ‘10 Book Editor: Julia Hahn ‘10 (guitarist), and Eric Roberts (bassist) complete their label-mates in their videos. Artists such as The government should not decide how much Commentary Editor:Maria Petruzzi ‘10 People Editor: Luke Verillo ‘10 the quartet that produces the unmatchable sound. Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump can be spotted in money someone can send to family. Situations Features Editor: Nicole Heath ‘10 Entertainment Editor: Miranda Steinman ‘09 Not many bands today can successfully a few of their videos. could emerge in which more money than allowed Odds & Ends Editor: Sarah Hollins ‘09 Sports Editor: Kevin Whitehead ‘10 include two or three different genres in one song. Though their sound is unique and diverse, is needed by family. For example, someone who However, in just one track, you can hear a blend there are a few bands with a similar vibe. The needs an urgent surgery or has just lost a job Advisor: Mr. Jim Evangelisti of rock/jazz/pop/rap. Hip-Hop/Rock duo ‘Shwayze’ and innovative should be able to receive as much money as The Patriot is published by the students of group ‘The Black Eyed Peas’ have a style that is You may also hear a few classic choruses necessary from family in the United States. Washington Township High School. with a modern tweak. Lyrics from the 80’s very similar to that of Gym Class Heroes. All of Obama’s new policy overturning these 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road Supertramp song “Take A Look At My these bands have a way of blending multiple unreasonable limitations is to the advantage of Sewell, NJ 08080 genres and thus attracting a diverse audience. Girlfriend” can be heard as the catchy chorus in many. The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all articles labeled as apimages.ap.org Gym Class Heroes hit “Cupid’s Chokehold”. Gym Class Heroes are currently on tour Hopefully, Obama will follow the path he opinion, as well as all reviews and columns, are the views of the writer indicated Gym Class Heroes mix different styles of (and take a listen to the hook of “Clothes Off!!” with T-Pain, Keri Hilson, and Lil’ Wayne. Though has begun by overturning some of Bush’s in the byline. They are not meant to represent the views of The Patriot staff, the music to make their songs more interesting. students of Washington Twp. H.S. or its administration. Unsigned editorials are featuring Fall Out Boy lead Patrick Stump.) “We no dates have been posted in our area yet, keep a decisions concerning Cuba and take it even further meant to reflect the views of the publication. have to take our clothes off/We have to party all good time”. Those lyrics may sound familiar: they look-out for your new favorite band in an arena by addressing other issues such as aiding Cuban night/We have to take our clothes off/To have a are the slightly altered words in the chorus of near us! refugees. Please send all correspondence to:[email protected] 6 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Arts & Entertainment - 23 Shelters great source for pet adoption New driving Film Taylor Perkins’ 11 laws unfair Wolverine’s story revealed 2000. Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, and Dominic Many people hear about animal Luke Verillo ‘10 Monaghan round out the solid cast. shelters and think “those poor to teens It wouldn’t be a comic-book film without animals.” People think that the In the fourth installment of the highly action and, this film doesn’t disappoint. From animals are being tortured and that Gina Peloso’09 successful X-Men film franchise, we finally the very first minute to film’s climatic battle at they are miserable, but they are learn the true story of the films’ most popular Three Mile Island, the action doesn’t stop. It wrong. Yes, the animals are brought Next spring, New Jersey character. With plenty of explosions and winks seems with three X-Men films already under there against their will, but their stay teenagers will face two new driving to comic book and movie buffs alike, X-Men their belt, Fox Studios has only improved the at the shelter is a safe one. laws. The first law requires any Origins: Wolverine provides a fun ride for all. special effects and made this prequel truly eye- There are a wide variety of dogs teenager under the age of 21 and any Hugh Jackman returns as the rebellious popping. There’s a helicopter sequence in the and cats that come in the shelter, teenager that has had their and gruff Wolverine, who was introduced to second act that ends with Wolverine atop the even though most are pit bulls, they provisional license for less then a film audiences around the world in X-Men aircraft—you won’t want to miss it. are very nice dogs. Most people have year to be off the road by 11 P.M. (2000). In his fourth portrayal of the character Accompanying the story of Wolverine’s heard horrible stories about pit bulls Police will be able to identify that raised him to A-List status, Jackman brings beginning, the film is packed with nods to the and what they are capable of doing. recently licensed drivers by a the mutant hero back to his gritty roots and comic book fans and cameos of past characters. But, what people don’t know is that Illustration: Christina Alberici ‘09 removable Velcro tag placed on the reminds fans why they fell in love with him. Patrick Stewart makes a brief but significant they are some of the nicest dogs and get the chance to persuade families infected cats are kept in separate license plate. Failure to display the Director Bryan Singer teased moviegoers in the appearance as Professor Charles Xavier, who appreciate being loved. All of the and show the animals what it is like cages together so that they do not decal will be considered a secondary first two films with flashbacks of the hero’s shady past, but now—under new director audiences will remember from the first three dogs in the shelter are hoping to be to have a home again. spread their disease to the other cats. offence. Wolverinemovie.com films. His scene alone renews the possibility for adopted into a permanent home. All of these dogs appreciate the But even though these cats are very The second law prohibits the Gavin Hood—answers are finally revealed. Wolverine is a fan favorite among comic further sequels and/or spinoffs. Also, make note During an animal’s stay at the love and affection that they receive, sick, fortunately they are still up for use of cell phones, including hands- Set mainly in the 1970s, we journey with book lovers. of the young boy with the red sunglasses. Does shelter, workers treat them as if they even the cats. The cats are a little adoption. free devices. Governor Corzine Wolverine as he joins a shadow ops group under Jackman and Schreiber lead an excellent cast he look familiar? were their own pets. All of the dogs easier to deal with. They are very Many people have the wrong believes these laws will enforce and the command of William Stryker, who later is that includes rapper-turned-actor Will.i.am who You may know where the movie has to get are taken out for daily walks and calm and love to be played with and idea about animal shelters and what create safer driving. revealed to be one of the film’s main antagonists. turns on a surprisingly good performance as John to in order to fit its label as a prequel to X-Men, played with for as long as an hour. carried. Many of the cats are they are all about. The animals are I strongly disagree with both The bulk of the movie centers on the complex Wraith, a mutant teleporter. Ryan Reynolds gives but the journey of the character is what makes The dogs are brushed , washed and younger and it is hard to resist treated very well, and they have a of these laws. I believe teens who relationship between Wolverine and his brother the film a flare of comedy with his portrayal of this film worthwhile. Wolverine sets the bar high given their medicines. They are picking them up. All of the kittens very pleasant stay. When you go to have just received their license are Victor Creed. Liev Schreiber gives a chilling Wade Wilson, a character many fans of the comics for the summer season, and continues the X-Men taught how to act when a family are very lovable. other places to buy a dog it could more alert, aware, and cautious than performance as the bloodthirsty Creed, creating have been waiting to see since the first film in franchise’s strong following. comes and decides to adopt them. The only problem is that some cost up to $1,000. At the Camden individuals who have had their license a perfect villain to counter Jackman’s Wolverine. Although most of the dogs are of the cats are sick, and might not be County Animal Shelter it only costs for a long amount of time. Teens are Foreign Film pit mixes, they need love and adopted. There is a disease for cats about $120 dollars and that includes not the only ones who get into affection from a human too. I enjoy that is called FIV, that is not the animals’ shots, and getting them accidents; adults do as well. Tragic story of singer’s life volunteering at the shelter because I contagious to people. The FIV- spayed and neutered. Although there may be a decrease in the number of accidents, it will be Brenda Savelski ‘12 to live with him. He soon Ignorance isn’t Bliss by Steph Daley ‘09 due to the fact that there will be less discovered her talent for people on the road. La Vie En Rose (2007) is a foreign film of singing and her career Also, the Velcro tags could many firsts. It is a French film about the life of began a few years later. Child bride deserves say in own future easily be forgotten to be removed if one of France’s most famous singers; Edith Piaf. Life marred with Each installment of Ignorance isn’t Bliss will seek to The co-founder of the Society of Defending car is shared with an adult resulting Marion Cotillard (Edith Piaf) won an Academy tragedy, her first expose students to an international issue that normally Women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, Wajeha al-Huwaider, in being charged as a secondary Award for best actress and it was the first time manager, Pere Leplee, might go unnoticed. said in an interview with CNN.com that these underage offence. this was given for a French role. Cotillard is also was shot after her career marriages cause the young girls to “lose their sense of I also believe that displaying the first to win a Comedy or Musical Golden had begun. She lost No one in the United States is shy about expressing security and safety. Also, it destroys their feeling of the Velcro tags will influence Globe award for a performance in a foreign film. popularity, although what they feel are faults in our country. Americans are being loved and nurtured. It causes them a lifetime of authorities to pull over those vehicles La Vie En Rose is the first French film to eventually was able to constantly critiquing and complaining. We take for psychological problems and severe depression.” assuming that teenagers are doing win two Oscars (actress in a leading role and regain it with a new granted the rights and the freedoms that we use everyday. Apparently when the marriage was first arranged something wrong. makeup) and Cotillard is the first French actress manager. In other parts of the world, people are denied rights on the 47 year old man was forced to sign a pledge saying As for the law prohibiting to win a Best Actress BAFTA (British Academy Throughout the rest a daily basis; even the right to choose their future. he would not have intercourse with the girl until she hands-free devices, I do not believe of Film and Television Arts) award. These are of her life, Edith Piaf In Saudi Arabia a mother is fighting for her was older. Even with this consideration the marriage there is a difference between that and only a few of the international awards received. struggled through the Google Image La Vie En Rose is an award-winning drama about the life of famous daughter’s future. According to CNN.com the child’s has taken away the child’s rights. She is no longer able simply having a conversation with La Vie En Rose depicts how Piaf was raised deaths of loved ones, French singer Edith Pilaf. father had her married to a man 37 years older then to choose how she will live her life. Her future has someone in your passenger seat or in the slums of France and was able to overcome addictions, and poor herself to pay off an old family debt. The mother is already been decided for her. Al-Jutaili, the child’s listening to the radio. At this rate, an a myriad of obstacles to reach worldwide fame in health. She had a tragic though famous life. The director, Olivier Dahan, shows his talent currently battling the court system for a divorce which family lawyer, says that at this point in time the child everyday task such as eating french- her short life. Born in 1915 to a contortionist Cotillard’s performance in this film is throughout this movie. Not only does it follow is being denied. does not even know that she is married. fries or drinking coffee while driving father and a street-singer mother, she spent her worthy of the awards it received due to the Edith Piaf’s life through to her death, but it goes Justice Minister Al-Issa told a daily newspaper in The responsibilities of being a grown woman are will also be forbidden. early childhood on the streets with her mother complexity of the role she played. Because the back and forth between her life in chronological Saudi Arabia that he is planning to put in place a law being pressed on a mere child. If the marriage continues All in all, I believe the new laws who ultimately turned her over to her father. Piaf film follows Piaf’s life though to her death in order and scenes of her in old age. that will “preserve the rights of children and prevent she will not have a chance at love. She will never that will be enacted next spring are ended up with her paternal grandmother who ran 1963, Cotillard transforms from a lively young La Vie En Rose features astounding acting abuses.” In December the judge refused to annul the experience freedom or be able to make her own decisions. both ludicrous and uncalled for. a brothel. woman to a sickly middle-aged woman, appearing on the part of all of the actors and much effort marriage saying that the mother, who is no longer with If rights like these were taken away here in the U.S. There are much more effective and She was eventually diagnosed with an eye much older than her true age. This progression is from everyone who worked on the movie. It is a the child’s father, is not her legal guardian and therefore riots and protests would be constant and violence fair ways to prevent accidents from inflammation and was blind for several months, also credited to makeup artists who were able to stunning true story about a world many of us cannot represent her in court. This was when the case would outbreak. But the eight-year-old Saudi child has occurring instead of restricting after which she miraculously recovered her make one woman appear completely different in have never even imagined. Although tragic, it is a began to take hard criticism. only her mother fighting for her. driving privileges of teens. eyesight. Piaf’s father eventually took her back one scene than she did in the one before. movie I recommend everyone should see. 22 - Arts & Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 7 Arts & Entertainment No time to slack Exam Briana Franks ‘09 on money and work for something you don’t really want to do. Picking a major Senior year is glorified by many ties into picking a college because if you Oscar’s best picture a must-see underclassmen as being their year of freedom; absolutely love the campus and they don’t exemption their year to relax academically and do have your major you have two choices: Chloe Dawson ‘10 whatever they want. find a new major or pick a different college. Well sure there are senior privileges like The myth of relaxing academically requirements Though it was a hit at the driving to school and senior year isn’t true. Academy Awards many people have having a parking spot, If you apply to a yet to hear about Slumdog coming in late on a couple The myth of relaxing college and send in Millionaire. It is a story of an 18 days while the rest of the your transcripts, your too stringent year old orphan; Jamal Malik (Dev school comes in for a test, academically senior senior year grades will Patel) who experiences a thrilling day senior trip, and senior be on the transcript. Brenda Savelski ‘11 in his life. prom. But behind all of year isn’t true. So if you work hard all The movie is set in the slums the privileges still the way up to senior In Washington Township High School, it seems like of Mumbai and shows how Jamal is remains the stress that you experienced prior year then you slack off well that won’t hard work pays off. adept in answering game show years. look to hot to a college admissions officer. If for a semester a student gets high grades and meets questions because of life lessons he The leading contribution to stress is If you have an academic scholarship, they criteria, they receive a Renaissance card. experienced. The film has several picking a college. You really didn’t have a have the right to revoke it if your grades There are all kinds of perks that come with the different plots. The first takes place on the choice in picking your high school whether start to falter. Applying for scholarships color cards; gold, blue, and red. Some include hall pass and game show Who Wants to be a slumdogmillionairemovie.com you liked it or not you were to spend the are time consuming and you feel like late bus privileges, discounts on school events and school Millionaire? . Jamal (Dev Patel) becomes an unlikely success on a game show. He goes through many misfor- next four years of your life there. When you you’re wasting your time because there’s store items, and discounts on home athletic events. The second is when police tunes, even torture in his effort to escape the horrible poverty in which he was raised. have the choice to pick where you’re going a ton of other students applying for the But the main reason why everyone seems to want a arrest Jamal on suspicion that he is to live or the size of the campus or maybe if same one. Gold Card or a Blue Card is final exam exemption. With a cheating. The third is his childhood. trying to stay alive in the slums. His Jamal was tortured in the police community and has low expectations you have to leave some friends behind, it Don’t get me wrong I would pick Gold Card, students can choose to be exempt from two As Jamal recounts his life stories, co-star Frieda Pinto plays the station. Not many directors could for moving up the social ladder. It gets stressful! senior year over junior year any day but final exams and his past is revealed in an attempt to beautiful Latika. Jamal and Latika’s also create a film in Hindi and in shows what people have to do just Not to mention picking a major. You don’t think it’s the year to slack off. It’s a students with a Blue convince the police that he wasn’t relationship is very convincing. English. As you watch the movie to get by in such a terrible are around eighteen years old and you’re year of life altering decisions. It’s a year of Card can choose one. It is possible for a cheating. Their award for being Best Motion your attention is directed on the environment. Many harsh living picking a career you will do for the rest of drastic change. It gets overwhelming at This seems like a good One reason why this movie Picture of 2008 is supported by the foreign language in the scenes. conditions were not shunned by your life. Do you want to be happy and times but the light at the end of the tunnel deal, but there is a student who received made over $140,000,000 is because realism of their acting skills. This One of the main purposes of Boyle and screenwriter Beaufy. have a fun job with little stability or focus is graduation. catch. The student a B one marking of the acting. Dev Patel delivers an film has won many awards that prove this movie was for other people to Boyle did a wonderful job must have an “A” for enthralling performance while its success. understand what a “slumdog” is. The creating a realistic film. This movie all four marking period to have a playing Jamal. Throughout the British Director Danny Boyle movie portrays this as someone who will be watched and enjoyed for years Time to expand school periods in that class. higher year average movie you can sense his struggle captures the true intensity of how lives in a poverty-stricken to come. This is easier said driving privileges than done. Because in a course than a Candace Brown ‘11 students that hold student who received Renaissance cards are DVD extras give insight to film, culture Senior privilege is something that we all wait three years to take advantage of. But generally good an A every marking there are some privileges that would be beneficial for juniors too. One of those privileges students, what often period. Julia Hahn’10 in the comfort of your own home. The DVD is show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. is driving to school. happens is that they are just a simple one-disc but it is loaded with special Probably the most interesting group of I, and many students have a birthday early in the school year. This means that we’ll unable to “skip” The famed movie Slumdog Millionaire has features. Probably the best added bonus to the deleted scenes are those that focus on the police have our licenses by the beginning of junior year. For these students it would be an certain finals because of a “low grade” (usually a B) in one finally become available on DVD! The spectacular DVD is the remixed version of the initial scene of chief, who interrogates Jamal because he is awesome privilege to be an exception to the “seniors only” rule. marking period. film is brought to DVD so that you may watch it the film. accused of cheating on the game show, arguing Many people would argue that there’s This seems a bit drastic simply for receiving a B. Is a The significant change is when the main with his superior. The chief’s superior obviously Because driving to school no space for junior drivers, that the advantage 92% all that different than a 93%? It is possible for a student characters are being chased through the alleys of wants Jamal arrested for cheating and the chief should be reserved for seniors. However, if who received a B one marking period to have a higher year the slums of Mumbai. The scene runs a little releases Jamal in spite of his career. is traditionally a free the idea was actually thought upon it could average in a course than a student who received an A every longer than the original scene and the background In addition, the other special features given senior privilege, juniors be easily executed. marking period. Why should the student with the lower music is M.I.A’s “Paper Planes” instead of the on the DVD are pretty commonplace. There are First, cars could be parked along the back average have more privileges than the one with the higher exotic Indian music that was played in the cinema two commentaries and a making of the promo. could be charged [to gate towards O’Brien Hall. Those unutilized average? version. The new chase scene is just one of a few Director Danny Boyle and leading actor Dev Patel obtain] their spaces. spaces could become junior parking. Another It is much more reasonable for the requirement to be deleted scenes available on the DVD. There is (who plays the leading character Jamal) are the space that could be used is the parking lot of simply an A average for the whole year. Students should about a half hour of deleted footage on the DVD. commentators and stray away from the usual the CAC. The only problem with this idea would be the use of these private parking not be punished for scoring a lower grade one marking period Most deleted scenes on DVDs are ones that boring dialogues that tend to take place on most spaces. if they received high As in all the others. Many students the movie definitely could have done without, DVD commentaries. The CAC may want compensation from the school for the use of their parking lot. who have a Renaissance card are unable to use it to gain an but that’s not the case with Slumdog. They offer an interesting look on how This issue also has a simple solution. Because driving to school is traditionally a free exemption from finals because there is no class they received The deleted scenes are worth the cost of the stressful and at times difficult it was to shoot on senior privilege, juniors could be charged for their spaces. A monthly fee could be required an A in for every marking period. DVD alone! Some of the deleted scenes feature location in the slums of Mumbai. of any junior wishing to use the CAC parking. Clearly, if a student managed to receive an overall A the three young stars in their early “three The movie Slumdog was no doubt a As for the spaces on campus, they could be assigned without a fee on a first-come- average in a course, they succeeded and deserve a reward. slumdogmillionairemovie.com musketeer” days, a scene that follows the older masterpiece and the DVD can’t help but to live first-serve basis. Those spaces could be for those who happen to request them first. Allowing students who received an A for their overall average Jamal and Latika (Dev Patel and Frieda teenage version of Jamal, and another scene up to the hype of the Oscar winner, but the So really, if you think about it, it would be pretty easy to accommodate all students in a course to be exempt from that final with a Renaissance Pinto) share a tender moment. focusing on one of the questions on the game deleted scenes are definitely worth a look! who are of legal driving age. Even the juniors. Card would be a sensible alteration in the rules. 8 - Letters The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Tech Talk - 21 Letters to the Editors Tech Talk Room for improvement Tanning not Apple shakes up latest Nano Katie Powell ‘12 Nano. drop your iPod, which can change I understand that it is time consuming and at times challenging to finish issue after Besides that new the song as well. But, with this issue but I have a few suggestions that you may want to consider. worth the risks feature, there is a function, it is easy to change the song First, I suggest that you more carefully scrutinize the paper before printing an I strongly feel you should add more eye-opening articles With the way Apple sells iPods, novel function that quickly without having to look at issue. Past issues have contained grammatical errors. It is embarrassing to hand out a such as the story you had on sunless tanning. This definitely it is easy to question the value and allows a music- the screen. However, for those of us copy to a middle school student who looks up to high school students and have him or caught my attention because I used to tan on a daily basis. quality of the music players. But, savvy individual to who like to dance while listening to her notice simple errors such as misspelled words. However, I stopped after I heard a related story about an many people are happy with their pick a favorite song their iPod, this function can be Another thing you might want to consider is adding crossword puzzles or something eighteen year old girl who lost her life to skin cancer. iPods, and very few people have of theirs and find turned off to prevent accidental song to entertain readers and motivate them to pick up a copy. I was at the nail salon, when my mother began talking to complaints about them. other tunes that go changing. The new Nano is available One final consideration is to add promotions. Township is constantly conduction a woman who openly came out about how her daughter had The most recent addition to the iPod well with it using in all colors, from orange and green activities to ensure that the students are actively doing productive things. Help this died from melanoma. My jaw dropped in shock. I couldn’t family is the iPod Nano: Fourth Genius technology. to traditional white and black. It is cause and promote the many activities in the paper by creating very detailed and believe such a tragic thing could happen to someone so young. Generation. This iPod offers many Finally, this iPod very thin and is easily carried and elaborate ads that can draw the attention of the student body. The woman explained to me that being tan isn’t worth it and new features unavailable in the old offers an easy way taken care of. The paper has been around for years, as editors you have the chance to set a to warn my friends about how dangerous tanning can be. Nanos. For example, if this iPod is to change the song, Unfortunately, some people precedent that will motivate future generations to pick up an issue of The Patriot! Reading this article in The Patriot really jogged my http://www.roseatemarketingtips.com/wp-content/ turned on its side, it automatically uploads/new-ipod-nano.jpg especially when the have complained of problems with memory on the situation of how dangerous tanning can be. I goes to Cover Flow, which allows The iPod Nano comes in many color choices. owner is feeling a this iPod. Sometimes, it can be a little - Laura Sosa ‘10 thought this was an appropriate article to stick in the paper the user to scroll through to see all little frustrated: slow to react when it is shaken to because many girls in Washington Township tan year round. the albums on the iPod. Also, it has shaking it. This function can be a lot change the song. Also, sometimes I am semi-guilty myself since I have found myself watching movies and music videos an extra large screen that makes of fun, but can add frustration if you iPod malfunctions can cause the Doing it right continuing to tan for dances or special occasions. While I may possible, unlike the original iPod wrong title to show up for a song, or continue to tan, I feel that my addiction with tanning has been I never really realized how good This edition of the school newspaper even cause the iPod to stay locked improved from my old habit. The Patriot issues are. I am a little [March 2009] was very enjoyable. There are after it has been unlocked. However, I wish we could make pale the new tan and ban tanning, Solid sequel misses some embarrassed to say this, but until this so many different articles to read. The Patriot these problems are easily solved, and so it’s less of a competition over who is tannest and who has year, I had never even read a copy of touches on all school sports and events. I if not, to protect the hardware itself, the best glow. If teenage girls took a minute to consider the The Patriot. really liked the personal interviews with the a warranty is available for purchase impact on their future, they might draw the same conclusion. notes for Metallica fans I have been missing out. student athletes. Even the off-campus sports at the time the iPod is bought. A It is written excellently and like the Washington Township ice hockey team Dane DiJosie ‘12 character creation and music creator as Guitar Hero twelve month warranty on any iPod - Victoria Sheekey ‘10 presents many interesting articles that have an article in there. World Tour, except now; there are more things to choose is available for free, but an extended are appealing to me. I particularly Even though I am a sports fan, I also liked In the world of music games, Guitar Hero is truly from for each. The music creator includes a more in one, which lasts two years, costs 39 like the articles that aren’t about the the non-sports articles about many of the a rockstar. In the past year, the series has released two depth set of song designs and instrument styles. dollars. I suggest buying the school. I also like how there’s a section events happening in this school like Monzo Marley review tells games and announced a handful more games. When Even though Guitar Hero: Metallica has a great warranty, especially if it will get a that addresses some debatable topics Madness and the hoagie sale. I like when you Guitar Hero: Metallica was released in March, many set list, it does miss a few steps. The absence of such lot of use because although this iPod that are going on in our teenage lives. cover events that don’t get much publicity such half the story people rushed out to the store to buy it. Before you go essential tracks as “Ride the Lightning”, “Damage Inc.”, is thin but durable, if dropped The writing is very professional as the induction of the National Honor Society out and buy it, take this review into consideration. “The Four Horsemen”, “Blackened”, “Call of Ktulu”, enough, it could break. and unique. If I didn’t personally or articles about what the teachers are teaching. I am writing in response to the article “Dog tale The game has basically the same game play as “Metal Militia” and “…And Justice for All” are very I recommend this product to know some of the writers, I would The March issue was one of the best captivates audiences” [March, 2009] . It was a positive Guitar Hero World Tour, so noticeable, because it just anyone who is getting one for the honestly think that they were working newspapers this year. It touched on most of review about the recent movie Marley and Me. For the most if you did not enjoy World doesn’t seem right without first time. It is easy to function and for a big newspaper company. the major events. Keep up the good work. part I agree with the writer. Tour’s gameplay, then you [The absence of some them. In my opinion, is not as small as the iPod Shuffle, Marley and Me was a great movie about the bond owners may have second thoughts Guitar Hero: Metallica had as cumbersome as the iPod Video, or - Jon Graham ‘09 - Mike Ottaviano ‘10 have with their dogs. But what the review does not mention about buying this game. Of Metallica songs is] very too many Metallica songs as expensive as the iPod Touch, so it is the sadness behind the story. About 70 percent of the course, if you are a Metallica significant, but even more from late in the groups is right in the middle. Overall, this movie is heart-warming like the write said, but the other 30% fan, like I am, then the game is career, and they missed iPod gets four out of five stars for well worth the money. The devastating may be the some earlier classics in the Personal music has its place in class is extremely sad. I personally cried twice during the movie. appearance, sound quality, easiness While I would also recommend that animal lovers see the game includes such favorites absence of late Metallica process. of use, and price. I agree with Diana Lezenby [“Music enhances learning evironment” March , 2009] that movie, they should not expect to leave the theater happy. as “Master of Puppets”, These absences are very listening to music during class and/or testing would help relax me and also make going to Marley will make you laugh and make you cry, he will make “Fade to Black”, “Creeping bassist, Cliff Burton. significant, but even more Death”, “Fight Fire With devastating is be the class easier. I too enjoy listening to my I Pod or the radio while I am studying, reading, you want a puppy and make you second guess it. Marley and Enjoy writing game and doing homework. Me is definitely a movie to see but you should know what Fire”, “For Whom the Bell absence of late Metallica Listening to music helps me to concentrate and clear my mind to do what I have to you’re getting yourself into…a two-hour rollercoaster of Tolls”, “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)”, “Battery”, bassist, Cliff Burton. Cliff, one of the most influential reviews? do. Some of my teachers over the years have let me listen to my I pod and it allowed emotions. “Seek and Destroy”, “Whiplash”, “The Unforgiven”, bassists of all time, and an original member of Metallica and “One”. is nowhere in sight. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and me to relax and because of that my scores were higher. My friends also agree with this Then write for The because it has also worked for them. I feel that as long as the students stay on topic, do - Casey Rozmes ‘10 The game also has many other things for the “Orion” without Cliff seems like a crime, and even the work in class then having music in class shouldn’t be a big deal. Maybe, even some common Metallica fan. For every song in the game, though Rob Trujillo is a fantastic bassist, he just isn’t Patriot! of the poorer test takers will be put at ease and do better. there are Metallifacts, which are videos of the songs the same. Send your letters to... that have captions that tell you all about the song that Another turn off of the game is that it is not very Overall, I am just glad that someone chose to write on this relevant topic. Hopefully Email us at some of the teachers and administrators have read this article and will consider this it portrays. They have many interesting stories and long. In the end, Guitar Hero: Metallica was a good option or at least do a study to verify if music influences student grades. [email protected] tidbits that many people do not know. buy for me, but I still wish that the game could have [email protected]. Also, for every song, there are the lyrics and other been improved a little bit. In conclusion, if you are a The Patriot reserves the right to edit all correspondence - Emaline Decker ‘10 for clarity, brevity and/or appropriate content. interesting things. GH: M has adapted the same Metallica fan, this game is definitely a good buy. 20 - Books The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Lifestyles - 9 Books Lifestyles Fashionista by Elizabeth DiLullo ‘09 New twist on classic novel Spring into Summer Julia Hahn ‘10 filled with the expected civilized arguing longer considered a mere accessory that can be between Bennet and Darcy with the added The Essential included or may be ignored. It has become an When you pick up any copy of Pride violence of fighting zombie scum. important part of a woman’s look. and Prejudice, you certainly don’t expect A teaser from the novel... At a neighborhood Accessory gruesome words like “zombie” or “flesh- ball, Elizabeth, Darcy, and Bingley come upon With the country in Face the Color eating”, but Seth Grahame-Smith has recreated unmentionables feeding on some slaughtered a recession, many The make-up trends for spring-summer the way we read Pride and Prejudice with servants. designers have focused 2009 are all about fresh colors. Poppy, orange his novel Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. Mr. Darcy says, “I don’t their attention on and fuchsia will be all the rage. The good news is The book opens with a mysterious suppose…that you would give me the accessories, like that everyone will be able to wear these luscious plague taking hold of the quiet English village honour of dispensing of this unhappy handbags, rather than colors, as long as you choose the correct shade of Meryto, and those who die are coming business alone. I should never forgive myself garments. They believe for your complexion. back as zombies! Our heroine, Elizabeth if your gown were soiled.” that many people may Poppy is a pinkish-red color that brightens Bennet, is determined to get rid of the Ms. Bennet replies, “The honour is all be unable to splurge on a skin and makes teeth look whiter. Apply lipstick zombie threat, but soon gets distracted by yours, Mr. Darcy.” new wardrobe, but will in a gorgeous poppy shade and pair it with a the coming of the arrogant Mr. Darcy. Following this discussion, Mr. Darcy satisfy their fashion watermelon blush on cheeks. Matte poppy looks It begins with a twist on the famous “cut the two zombies with savage yet “sweet tooth” with on glamorous on pale-skinned women, while sheer opening, “It is a truth universally dignified movements. He then made indulgence, like a new gloss boosts golden complexions. acknowledged that a zombie in possession quick work of beheading the handbag. Orange offsets a tan like nothing else. Gals of brains must be in want of more brains.” slaughtered staff, upon which Mr. Handbag designers with pale skin will never go wrong with a sheer Grahame-Smith has created a pop Bingley politely vomited into his Christina Albericci ‘09 have played with apricot or peach gloss, while darker complexions hands” and in the end, “the dead cultural phenomenon and has definitely A classic Jane Austen novel is turned upside down proportion, color and can try tangerine in matte. Anchor the lip color created a lot of excitement. He has truly continued to claw their way through crypt Maggie Bonanni ‘09/ The Patriot when zombies invade the plot. texture for spring and Handbags come in a variety of colors and patterns and make a with a nude liner and get a faux glow with bronzer enticed audiences to read this refreshing and coffin alike, feasting on British brains!” summer 2009. Trends of on cheeks. colorful accessory for summer. remix. You would definitely be missing out if you Will Elizabeth be able to destroy the Satan this season vary from Last but not least, fuchsia is more rock ‘n’ with Ms. Bennet, her sisters, her mother, father, didn’t pick up a copy. spawn, along with trying to overcome the social highly practical totes to tiny clutches. Every this season, it’s the chain bag. This bag manages roll than paler pink. It’s most flattering on olive and of course Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley. Plus, The author does such an excellent job in prejudices and standards of the world around her? woman of fashion will be able to find something to look both classic and edgy at the same time. skin tones where it gives off a luminous glow. the ninjas are a great addition to the cast! Pride & placing himself inside the classic novel and adding This remix of a classic is something you will want that suits her style and taste. Some tempting textures this season include But women with pale skin can work it, too, for a Prejudice & Zombies is actually a great comedy his new twist. He puts his zombies side by side to pick up and finish. The classic strap her style handbag, worn quilted and woven materials. Fringe is going to look that’s ultra dramatic. Complement the on the shoulder, is fashionable and practical, as be a hot ticket item, too. Buttercup, orange fuchsia lips color with a light pink blush on this allows you to have both your hands tangerine, coral shades, and cobalt blue are just cheeks. Memorable blending of forms absolutely free. Wide, very comfortable bags, in some of the hot shades in this season’s bold color This season is all about paler eyeshadows, Miranda Steinman ‘10 graphic novel because Daniel is a Looking for all colors imaginable, will be extremely popular palette. so that your blush and lip color can pop. Black comic book artist. The reader can see this season. They are intended mostly for If classic is your thing, white and black bags eyeliner is a must, but use it on the upper lash The Tenth Circle by Jodi his point of view by reading his own a good everyday wear like shopping, work, and college are going to be popular, too. Always remember line only. This season’s delicious colors will Picoult is a jaw-dropping, fast-paced comic strips every chapter. Daniel classes because they are so roomy. that a handbag complements a woman’s ensure that no one will look washed – out or dull novel that shows how a rape can draws himself as the hero who is book? If there is one classic look that is timeless personality and style. Today the handbag is no anywhere that she goes. affect the lives of not only the victim sometimes uncontrollable. His but everyone around her. daughter is captured by an evil Trixie Stone is very close to her villain, which symbolizes Jason father Daniel. Her mother, Laura, is stealing away her childhood. Check out Classic sandwich caps Phillie’s experience the working parent which makes her Throughout the book, as Daniel Nick Raggio ‘10 just Thousand Island dressing.) The rest of the the third base gate is, it is the entrance with the more distant from her family. is trying to save his daughter from summer beach sandwich includes, you guessed it, cheese and statue of legendary hall of fame pitcher Steve Trixie had been dumped by her suicide, his superhero counterpart is Looking for a meal the next time you’re at fried onions. Carlton outside. boyfriend, Jason, of three months trying to save his daughter from hell. reads! the Phillies game? Just leave your seat and, in While many out of towners will be For those who wish to sit down and eat are and is dying to get him back. One The superhero battles through the every direction, you find yourself surrounded by immediately drawn to the tourist trap that is the able to purchase the Schmitter at Harry the K’s. night while at a party, things get out nine levels of hell until finally decisions. Hot dogs, a cheese steak, or the Bull’s cheese steak, the Schmitter is a sandwich of Although, I recommend going early if that should of control when Trixie tries to make reaching his daughter in the Tenth The IMC has Barbeque are always great choices. comparable, if not better, taste for the same price be the way you choose to eat as Harry the K’s Jason jealous. Jason goes to comfort Circle. The story drawn in the book In my opinion though, the greatest sandwich but without the incredibly long line. Also, there usually fills fast and waiting in line can take her, and then the book skips to Trixie directly symbolizes Daniel’s real life compiled a list of for your money is located behind section 139. is only one way in which the sandwich is served several minutes, if not innings. shivering in her bathroom where she Google.com sturggle. student and staff beach That sandwich is a little piece of heaven known so there is no time waiting for that New York fan While the Schmitter is delicious enough to tells her father that she was raped. Picoult deals with sensitive This novel shows how hard it read suggestions. Visit as The Schmitter. to decide whether he wants provolone or whiz. be enjoyed on its own, Crab Fries are most Picoult takes you through the topics in The Tenth Circle. is for families to overcome the Many have never heard of the glorious The only decision that would need to be made is definitely recommended to accompany your twists and turns of the beginning of obstacles of life, but how they are the IMC homepage to Schmitter. Let me educate you on what it is. The how many sandwiches you would like to sandwich. The tricky part is if you want them a rape trial; the examination, the Trixie or if she is lying. The novel willing to do whatever it takes to see the list. Schmitter is a version of a cheese steak with purchase. both hot somebody would have to go to the counseling, and the denial of the also depicts just how far a father will make it through. This book is a differences such as a Kaiser roll, grilled salami, The Schmitter is located near the third base Chickies and Pete’s stand early while another perpetrator. As you read, you start go to protect his daughter. touching and relatable read for any tomatoes, and “special sauce.” (There is some gate. It will be off to the right if you enter through friend gets the Schmitters; which, if you think to wonder if Jason really raped The Tenth Circle is also part teenager or parent. speculation that this “special sauce” is actually that side. For those of you who don’t know where about it, is really worth it in the end. 10 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. People - 19 Good Eatin’ by Chloe Dawson ‘10 Roadhouse Local cuisine offers variety overhyped 2009 WTHS Teachers of the Year Luke Verrillo ‘10 Authentic Mexican food close to home This spring, Texas Roadhouse Keeping IMC opened for business on Cross Keys La Esperanza means marinated in garlic chipolte Road, and instantly became a “hope” in Spanish. It is also “Pechuga a la Mexicana” a sauce. favorite of many in the township. the name of an authentic If you aren’t a steak lover However, after recently dining at the cutting edge Mexican restaurant in finger licking [chicken] dish you can always try “pollo”, or steakhouse, I realized that it doesn’t Katelyn VerSprill ‘10 Lindenwold about twenty chicken. La Esperanza describes live up to the hype. minutes from Washington with diced onions, jalapeño “Pechuga a la Mexicana” a finger Upon my arrival, my party and The IMC is a place of learning, literature, Township. If you’re used to the peppers, tomatoes and licking dish with diced onions, I were forced to wait outside for over traditional beef tacos with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes and and technology. It is also the workplace and seasoned with cilantro that is an hour—despite the fact that we passion of Mrs. Hill, one of this year’s Teachers chips and salsa, there is seasoned cilantro that is cooked arrived on time and with a something more for you here. in a spicy sauce. The menu is of the Year. cooked in a spicy sauce. reservation. I don’t mind waiting to Hill, who was nominated by a library When most people are well- developed and appeals to sit when there’s the dinner rush, but asked about Mexican everybody and every taste. assistant for the award, was “shocked’ when she the lack of seating outside had me heard the news. In fact, she did not even hear her restaurants they think of chains like Taco Bell or Don The hours of the restaurant are also very good. On leaning up against parked cars. Also, Pablo’s. A good way to broaden their horizons is weekends they are open until eleven o’clock. This makes name called because she was too busy unlike most restaurants known for congratulating Mrs. McFadden. with this family owned restaurant. The chefs of La this a great place to take friends or a date. their busy evening hours, Roadhouse Esperanza will bring you Mexican familiarities as well Compared to other Latin-American and Mexican “The award is not mine,” Hill said. “It belongs doesn’t provide waiting guests with to every one of the women who work in the as many other Latin American specialties that make restaurants La Esperanza creates a warm and comfortable devices that will let them know when them one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants feeling at their tables. The decor of the dining room library.” they will be able to be seated. Before becoming our well-loved librarian, Hill in the area. It was even honored as the winner of the includes authentic Mexican dolls or masks that are sure Instead, we were forced to keep our Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly- Mexican conversation starters. was a Social Studies teacher with a BA from Penn eyes on a sign that displayed four State and a Masters in Social Studies from The Restaurants 2003. The wait staff is very consistent and attentive in constantly changing three-digit As you browse their menu at, their work. Photo courtesy of Mr. Jerry Cullen College of New Jersey. However, she became numbers. If we missed our Made it to the big show. Mrs. Ann Hill and Mrs. Debbie McFadden prepare to take the restless in her chosen field and decided to earn www.mexicanhope.com, you can appreciate the Prices are also reasonabl. A meal for two could cost number,we’d miss our meal. variety of choices. less than thirty dollars. This makes it an excellent place field at Citizens’ Bank Park on May 12. The pair kicked off Washington Township another degree: a Masters in Information and The interior holds true to the Library Science from Rutgers University. Many of students in Spanish learn about “bistec” for a day out with friends or going somewhere with a Texas theme, the inside is decorated Night at the ballpark with McFadden throwing out the first pitch to Hill. or steak. La Esperanza offers a variety of dishes for boyfriend or girlfriend without having to ask your parents After graduating, Hill saw an ad in the paper with Southern memorabilia and a sea advertising the position of librarian at WTHS. all meat lovers. “Bistec Salvadoreno” is served with a for a lot of money. of cacti. The floor may be covered in large steak and seasoned onions, tomatoes, bell La Esperanza is one of the most authentic Mexican She has graced our IMC ever since. peanut shells (which are “I am blessed everyday I come to work,” peppers, and rice and beans. The most classic “carne”, restaurants in South Jersey and is certainly worth conveniently placed on the table An advocate for students or meat is “Chuletas Fritas” which are fried then checking out. she said. when you arrive, along with freshly- Miranda Steinman ‘09 satisfied with that teaching job, McFadden had While the library is stocked with a wide made dinner roles), but it only adds to leave it when she moved to NJ. She came to selection of books and has some of the best new An affordable taste of Old Italy to the roadhouse atmosphere. This “I’m very honored,” says Mrs. McFadden teach at Washington Township, and has been an technology available, Hill still has goals she would place is meant for a fun night with regarding her 2008-2009 title of Teacher of the important member of the staff for 22 years. like to reach. Pasta Pomodoro is located in Whether you are having dinner authentic and have descriptions your friends, not a stuffy dinner with Year. She is especially honored to be associated McFadden’s contributions do not stop at “The goal is to make this library the best it the heart of Washington Township or lunch you should try their underneath their names. the extended family. with all of the other “past teachers who have teaching. She was previously the Interact adviser, can be for the students,” she claims. Such a goal just seconds away from the high amazing appetizers which are priced The restaurant also serves fresh The food itself is good enough, been great.” she has run the faculty talent show, she is the includes learning about new technology and school. It opened in November 2002. under ten dollars. salads, veal, and seafood. Even veal but nothing spectacular. You won’t McFadden works in the language arts literacy Future Teachers of America adviser, an honors keeping up to date with the latest literary crazes This restaurant is operated and My waitresses pointed out that and seafood are very reasonably be able to tell the difference between program preparing students for the HSPA testing coordinator, and People’s Choice co chair person. by intergrating it into the IMC. owned by the Saparacio family. Next the majority of customers order priced. Only about ten of the of the their burgers and Applebee’s or and also facilitates the students who did not pass “I’ve been recognized for advocating for kids in However, Hill is willing to commit. door to the restaurant is Sal’s Pizza, Bruschetta with diced tomatoes, entrees are priced over $24.00! Friday’s. However, their main the test. the program, and I am very involved in theschool “The library combines reading, technology, also owned by the Saparacios for garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil Today, if you wanted fresh and specialty—steak—can’t be beat. She attended University of Dayton in Ohio, community.” collaboration, and teachers,” she said. nearly two decades. As our township for $5.25. a variety of dishes you wouldn’t be Before you are even seated, you can and earned her Bachelor Arts degree. McFadden Although at first, she may seem stern, The IMC also receives generous funding, started to grow and expand the family Or you could skip a warm up able to find that and a great price. pick out your own cut of steak right is certified in special education and regular McFadden’s teaching style proves to be effective. enabling the purchase of new software and books. wanted to extend their restaurants. and dive straight into the main course The family owned restaurant always at the kitchen door. Few other education, and has taught every grade from “I have very high expectations for students,” she A little help from the administration also aids in Pasta Pomodoro offers wide var- for the day. For under $17.00 you keeps its customers in mind and restaurants in the area offer that kindergarten to 12th. says, “ The kids don’t fail me; they rise to the making the library the best it can be. ieties of Italian dishes from Northern can try a house special, Ravioli knows what they like. choice, putting Roadhouse slightly She discovered her love for teaching while occasion.” Because of her hard work and dedication, it and Southern Italy. Monteverde, raviolis served in a If you need an event catered ahead of competitors in that attending high school. She is very devoted to the classroom and is easy to see why Mrs. Hill has won the Teacher While most of the business is pesto cream sauce topped with fresh Pasta Pomodoro can do it for you. department. The menu offers a “I was the type of person who was always her students, but outside of school McFadden of the Year award. take-out, they have a small but very tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, All of their normal dishes can be variety of choices, but it’s nothing found around kids,” said McFadden, enjoys reading and gardening. She is a huge “She bends over backwards to help whoever cozy dinning area suitable for a night spinach and shrimp. Another meal easily prepared for you in a larger we haven’t seen before. “In high school I had the opportunity to baseball fan. Her favorite team is the Phillies and needs her,” says coworker Mrs. Hackett. out with family or friends. The that customers favor is Chicken quantity. Texas Roadhouse is a fun place work with a mentally challenged student. I she and her family like to travel to ball parks With such a love of “working with the proprietors have many authentic Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala. All Pasta Pomodoro, located on to eat and spend time with your actually taught him how to tell time. It was around the country. teachers and students” as well as a love for the vases and artwork that surround the of their chicken entrees are served Egg Harbor, offers a colorful menu friends, yes, but the restaurant never inspiring to see someone learn.” McFadden has put much effort into her library itself, Mrs. Hill makes the IMC a warm dining area which create an Italian with warm bread and Penne Pasta of Italian dishes that is sure to please transcends the bar set by existing area After college, McFadden began to teach in a teaching career. She feels fortunate that she has and welcoming place. feel. You feel at home because you Marinara and everything together anyone. You could find directions at eating establishments. It’s is in no small, low income, farming community in Ohio. not had many hardships along the way. McFadden “It’s interesting and fun,” says coworker are so close to your family and costs under $15.00. www.pastapomodoro- way a bad restaurant, yet it fails to It was not hard for her to get a job here, because is a well deserving teacher for the Teacher of the Mrs. Partridge of working with Hill. “She inspires friends while you are dining. The menu items are very bygiovanni.com. live up to the expectations set for it. she taught where no one else wanted to. Although Year title. us to learn more.” 18 - People The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Lifestyles - 11 People Home workout offers savings, convenience. Esther Kang ‘10 places, besides a gym. The convenience of Studies have shown that running can help lower Freshman swims towards success working out at home makes it much easier for blood pressure and can strengthen the heart. If According to an online statistics, 54 percent people to actually exercise. running is not something you like to do, you can Katie Powell, ‘12 more physically and mentally fit, but she also of Americans are considered overweight and 20 One method of having a “gym of your own” always choose to walk a long distance, power gets the chance to hang out with many of her percent are clinically obese. With these escalating at home is to purchase exercise equipment. walk, or jog. Many people in our community are friends who she wouldn’t see otherwise. numbers, it is obvious that most people continue Because of the high cost, many people are unable Walking is something that most humans do ambitious individuals who want the best for Seigel participates in mock trial, which she to gain weight because they do not act and try to to do so, and they use that excuse to avoid solely to get from “point A” to “point B”. It is a themselves and will work as hard as necessary to enjoys for many reasons, mostly because it change their eating habits. Thus, it is important working out. There are many alternatives common thing and the average person does not achieve their pinnacle. prepares her for her dream career as a lawyer. “I that we try to correct ourselves while we can. An One of the best ways to work out the entire realize that he/she is “working out” when walking Jessica Seigel, a freshman at Washington like to argue,” She said. “I’m very competitive.” excellent way to both lose weight and “keep in body is to run. A treadmill is not required and great distances. Walking may not help much to Township High School, is one such person. Along with her ambitions to be a lawyer, shape” is to exercise. Exercising does not people can run almost anywhere: home, school, a lose weight quickly, but it definitely keeps you Seigel is very accomplished in many areas Seigel also wants to publish a book and be a necessarily mean that people have to go to a local local park, around the neighborhood, etc. Running healthy. Studies have shown that walking can of life. She is a talented artist, pianist, and politician. “I love to write,” she says. Although gym and use professional equipment. There are not only helps to burn calories, but also works reduce certain medical conditions such as high swimmer for two teams: Greater Philadelphia her now life-long dream is to be a lawyer, Seigel many ways to work out at home and in other out the body and its cardiovascular system. blood pressure and heart disease. Aquatic Club (GPAC), and the Washington wasn’t always so sure. Another way of working out the entire body Township swim team. “When I was in first grade I wanted to be a is simply jumping rope. Rope jumping. is In fact, one of her greatest accomplishments marine biologist, but then I found out they made something almost everyone can do because it’s has been making the Junior Olympics for no money. Then I wanted to be a fashion designer Learning to save really easy to learn. The only thing you need is a swimming. “It has encouraged me to keep or the fashion editor of Vogue.” jump rope. Also, because it’s portable, you can swimming and trying to do well in all areas of my To further her chances of achieving lawyer/ jump rope anywhere you want: in the living room, life,” she said. politician/writer status, Seigel enters many writing bedroom, kitchen, etc. Along with the benefit of Seigel enjoys attending school each day, contests and works hard in all her mock trial eases financial woes being portable, it is also affordable. Instead of especially English and art. “It helps my creativity competitions. wasting a lot of money on a complicated exercise flow,” she said. Like any humble citizen, Seigel’s favorite Gina Peloso ‘09 visual to see how your money is adding up. machine, you can be frugal, yet wise by buying a While for many students the day ends at topic is not herself. However, one of her favorite Each time you deposit or withdraw money, jump rope. When you jump rope, you’re using 2:10, Seigel’s day is only just beginning. Mondays traits about herself is her sarcasm and sense of Maggie Bonanni ‘09/ The Patriot Many working teenagers become so it will be stamped on your savings book. all of the major muscle groups of your entire body. bring a musical element to Seigel’s life when she humor, because she can make other people laugh overwhelmed with school work that they This will make you eager to save your money This helps to lose a great deal of weight, quickly. takes piano lessons. Then, she applies her lessons Seigel can be found in the hallways long and feel good about themselves. after the final bell. She often stays after for loose track of what they are spending their and anxious to see it add up. A savings You can lose up to 1000 calories in an hour. In later in the week as she teaches younger children Seigel is not always perfect. account also helps resist the temptation of addition, because you are in constant motion, you swimming, mock trial, or academic help. income on. They become used to spending to play piano as well. On some days, she can be “The other day in biology, I said Africa looked their entire paycheck. This can often lead to spending money because it will not be in are going to tone your muscles. found staying after to solidify her understanding like an upside down thumbs up. Then I realized hard times in the long run when you’re your pocket, but instead stowed away safely Stomach fat is a big concern of many who of the day’s lessons and skills. eye of Coach Jess Slates. Then, every night, Seigel that an upside down thumbs up is called thumbs independent and your income becomes your in the bank. are overweight. The best way to lose that “jelly Before im-portant high school meets, Seigel finishes the day with a grueling two hour workout down,” Seigel admitted, “so then I felt really life line. Once you have your paycheck, your belly” is to work out your abdominal region. Sit will most likely be in the pool, under the watchful with the GPAC, where she not only becomes stupid.” When it comes to establishing a budget, list of money needed, and an activated ups are popular methods to work out the stomach the first thing to do is make a list of all of savings account, fill out a withdrawal slip area. By doing this exercise, you can lose the fat your expenses for the withdrawing only the and tone your stomach at the same time. Within Senior stays on track, looks to the future next two weeks. Make A savings account also money that you will a matter of months, you can drop weight and sure to include money helps resist the temp- need. Make sure to put have a lean, defined stomach. You can do sit ups Anthony Rue, ‘09 activities. you will need to pay for all of the extra money almost anywhere, anytime. No equipment is “I just try to stay organized, manage my gas, car bills, cell phone tation of spending into your account for necessary! Jordan DiPinto ‘09 is involved in various time wisely, and get all my assignments done when costs, and any other money because it will safe keeping. A lot of people use the excuse of unable to after-school activities, clubs, and sports, and is a they’re due,” DiPinto said. extra expenses you will It is in your going to the gym as a reason not to exercise. With model of excellence and consistency. He has He may be a modest person, but all you owe for that month. not be in your pocket, best interest to keep these small, frugal exercises you can help improve managed to maintain a GPA grade of 96 and a have to do is ask one of his fellow classmates to You should also your deposited money the well-being of your body while not spending a class rank of 115 simultaneously. find out just how hard he works. include on the list a but instead stowed away in your savings account great deal on a membership to a gym or buying DiPinto is a member of Interact, Student “[DiPinto] is always organized and percentage of money safely in the bank. as long as possible. This expensive equipment. Everyone can exercise and Council, and DECA. He considers National consistent. He’s been that way ever since I’ve you will need for any will become beneficial you can too. Start exercising now and take the Honor Society to be his favorite club. known him so it’s not a surprise that he’s been so social activities and outings. After your list for you because the longer your money stays initiative to live a healthier life! “It’s a great honor to be apart of NHS,” he successful,” said Mike Kratchwell ‘09. is made, estimate how much money you will in your savings account, the quicker it adds said, “It’s considered a prestigious group and it’s As for what lies in the future, DiPinto has need to pay for all of these expenses. If up. a really positive thing for colleges when they see that figured out already. He is looking at a career possible, try to minimize the amount of For every month your money is left in you’ve been involved in it.” in marketing. After investigating college choices, money you will need by cutting out some of your savings account, a percentage of interest Are you interested in drawing, DiPinto is very active in the community and he decided on Rowan University. the unnecessary expenses. is added. This can eventually add up to high photography, or graphic design? pole vaults for the track team during the winter “I chose Rowan based on its excellent Once you have an estimate of the numbers and ultimately leave you with more and spring seasons. DiPinto has had his share of business-marketing program. I felt it was a good amount of money you have, ask your money. success despite the past two seasons. fit for me because it allows me to stay close to parents, or if you are eighteen years of age, All in all, saving your money properly is a “I’ve suffered season- ending injuries in the friends and family,” he said. to look into opening a savings account at crucial part of becoming independent. By Email the Patriot at past 2 years, so I haven’t been very lucky but DiPinto envisions becoming an executive for your local bank. This process is quick and following these simple steps, saving and [email protected] for I’m glad I have stayed healthy all season this a major sports marketing organization. With the easy and will be a sure way to keep track of budgeting the money you earn will come at more information on how you can year,” said DiPinto. effort and determination that he puts forth with Gina Parker ‘09/The Patriot and help you save your money. ease. You will be surprised how quickly your Some wonder how DiPinto is able to stay everything he does, it’s only a matter of time Jordan Dipinto plans to pursue a career in When you open a savings account, you money adds up when it is properly and safely use your artistic talents! focused on school work with all of these different before his dream is realized. sports marketing. are given a savings book. This is a helpful put into the bank instead of your pocket. 12 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Odds & Ends - 17 Features ‘Senioritis’ proves contagious Brenda Savelski ‘12 Washington Township. This winter off, the last day of school has been Audrey Althouse ’12. It also gives has been the coldest one in a long pushed back to accommodate for the you something to look forward to Interact serves community, school A typical condition found here time. Washington Township had snow days. on the weekend, rather than a far in Washington Township is three snow days and all three were Hoping to start the summer away goal. Washington Township has Esther Kang ‘10 senioritis. After senior trip, affected relatively late in the season. Now season early, people have been trying a great location. It is just a short ride seniors have difficulty concentrating that spring is to cure their away from the beach and there are For years, the Interact club has been active and cannot keep their minds on here, senioritis by many opportunities to spend the day in serving Washington Township High School and school. This year, more than others, excitement Now that spring is here, making full use on the boardwalk. its community. With over 400 members, Interact senioritis seems to be spreading to seems to be of their Many people sit in class is one of the biggest clubs in the high school. students of other grades. Freshman, bubbling to the excitement seems to be weekends. thinking “I am so excited for the Every school year, the club and its members sophomores, and juniors are almost point where bubbling to the point Some methods summer, it is all I can think about,” spend countless hours running and setting up as bad as the seniors at focusing stu-dents can people have like Candace Brown ’11. When events. Under Mrs. Tracy Naval, Interact has during the end of the year. barely con-tain where students can been using are looking back over the past year, it is been successful in doing what it does best: giving “I’ve had senioritis, as a junior, it. barely contain it. spending the frustrating to see high grades in the back to the community. since first marking period,” says “I can’t day at the beach beginning of the year and then a The main objective of Interact is to serve Nick Raggio ’10. One might wonder, wait for the or even going to gradual decrease. Finish off the year the local area through community service and why is senioritis worse this year? summer. The school year is taking the park. with a bang and break the senioritis charity events. Every month, a meeting is held There have not been any major so long! It feels so much longer than “Spending a day out in the sun curse. Enjoy the last remaining where upcoming events are discussed and changes in school, but the weather other years,” said Taylor Perkins leaves me refreshed and helps me go weeks of the school year and then announced. Of the eight months that the students has been different this year in ’11. Many students agree. To top it back to school more focused,” says appreciate the summer even more. attend school, there are at least one or two events almost every month in the Interact homeroom. The events are planned and prepared by the students in the Interact Executive board. In order Margaret Bonanni ‘09/The Patriot Springtime Wordsearch to be a part of the Board, it is important to devote Two events sponsored by Interact each year are the fall and spring bloodrives. time and effort into bringing about the events. event. The club always encourages its general The board members take time out of their A great deal occurs “behind the scenes” of members to stay after school and help Interact after-school free time and even their time during QG Y R V L preparing and running an event. The twenty prepare. The executive board spends many hours school to help bring about the events. Some PQTZIK I LMZTG members of the Interact Executive board organizing and planning. events, such as the Fall and Spring Blood drive, KT UL I P S R V G R M A A U WJ Q contribute a great deal of their time to the club. After pre-planning, the Interact Executive require the members’ full day attendance. Despite TRUUSTSEN S NQDRKLOM “Organizing the events aren’t so easy, so board runs the events. During this time, each the chaos during the event, their time and effort TS EI SI ADGH J S H L Y C VX D X it’s important that we [the Board members] give member must assume an authority role and help in preparing for the events are successful; ZJ AU FD O I BM CL G I B H N Z X X up some of our time to help prepare for them. to handle certain tasks. especially with the aid of the Interact Executive S WOB NI A R YR D J AI WR U O Y N M B There have been times where we had to stay after “I think the most hectic part of organizing board and its general members. HQWEDI UECR OTTQF P GKOR BR school until six [p.m.] on a Friday night.” Said an event, is getting things together on day For many years, the Interact club has been RA I N B O OT S S RET S A E O K F P Exec. board member Karen Haberland ‘10. before the event. We [the Interact members] are providing service and assistance to the Unlike many other clubs, Interact is after constantly running around the homeroom, community. Through their carefully planned out DV ME LX U C GRWC C E C school almost every day. In preparing for an event, making last-minute changes and taking care of events they live up to their motto “Service above IENIIKPLH the Interact homeroom is buzzing with its things we haven’t already taken care of.” Says self”. The club focuses on “giving back” to the YZUDPGQVIYAOU members who try to get everything ready for the Jennifer Kim ‘09 of the Executive Board. community and it is successful in doing so. YH D R UP WQ HLK L L B Q TQGREMSBKUNLCYF NVQR AIEHSBETFMMSAFXDRZYAM Student choreographers make moves RHASRLDHMS OORDWWWEMS Y DS UE ED T U I N D P URT U H B WT Y R X Miranda Steinman ‘09 each step to the contestants. They schedule just for the show, but that work together to make the experience PY SL DRZ NG U GN N O A J K I T WY worked with the boys and their night it was all worth it.” a good one for the participants. BVLUAIGSJ BAI UITHRDWUZ Every year on the night of Mr. escorts to make sure they were ready DeNicuolo has eight years of “The boys are all really hard BAPIEBHD BRB HNLTGEQB Washington Township, hundreds of for the spotlight. All three cheerleading experience to back up workers and are willing to learn the students show up to be entertained choreographers are members of Mrs. April Palazzo’s decision to moves they need to, so it’s pretty SQ NQI AC R DO T G E F P H D by twelve contestants. The show Student Council, the club which ran select her to be one of the easy to teach them,” said Vassallo. SARVM EER PZNOK has a reputation for being exciting the event. This means the girls were choreographers. She and Springstead The contestants in Mr. W. T. DE P A N Q N R A and humorous. Audiences usually also working in collaboration with are both members of Monthy were elected because of their spirit KSQ don’t realize how much work goes the rest of “StuCo” which was Rewind. Filming and working with and involvement in school activities. EI O into putting the show together, or responsible for the themes and props footage for the Mr. WT opening Those very activities made it how the candidates learned all of the for the show. The entire process added to the time they devoted to difficult to schedule practices . moves they perform on stage. leading up to the main event could this occasion. Vassallo, the third “Scheduling was the hardest MORNING ROBIN LADYBUG GARDENS BREAK Seniors Allie DeNicuolo, Alaina sometimes be very stressful. choreographer, has been dancing part of the process,” said Vassallo, Springsted, and Regina Vassallo “We had practices about three since age two. “Everyone is busy and involved.” DEW MARCH UMBRELLAS BUTTERFLY RAINBOOTS helped the participants through the days a week. On top of that we had It is not easy for people with Although it took hard work and CATERPILLAR RAINBOWS HUMMINGBIRD BUDS NESTS preparation process. to meet to put together the dances, hardly any dance experience to get a lot of time, the choreographers felt RAIN APRIL DAISIES MAY PUDDLES The trio chose the music for the music, and the videos,” said up on stage and confidently dance in it all paid off the night of the show EASTER SUNDRESSES TULIPS show, and choreographed and taught DeNicuolo, “I cut down my work several routines. The girls had to when everyone looked great on stage. 16 - Odds & Ends The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June, 2009 June, 2009 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 13 Odds & Ends Recession Japanese club blossoms Jennifer Russo ‘10 Say “hola” to Dora’s new look changes Anthony Nastasi ’12, Audrey Althouse ’12 how to respect that.” But Mattel better known as “Nino” isn’t still expects the Tween Dora to go happy that many are “Come on Boots! Vamanos!” flying off the shelves. generalizing his club as an anime Many will recognize this line, Yet many moms disapprove spending club. popularized by the Nickelodeon show, of the new Dora. It is the idea of The Japanese are known Dora the Explorer. Since 2000 Dora, having a child’s role model growing for their many animated stories along with Boots, Backpack, and her up so quickly. The new Dora may such as “Naruto” and “Full other amigos, has found her way to cause a reaction of kids wanting more habits Metal Alchemist”, but this is hearts of many children, and parents. materialistic things. The tween Dora Luke Verrillo ‘10 not what Nastasi’s club is Her iconic look is known by almost wears lip gloss, and has trendy about. This is a club to learn every kindergartener. But Dora is soon clothes. Mothers are afraid that their America’s current economic recession has about the Japanese people expecting a huge change. young daughters might start wearing added stress to everyday life, making each dollar themselves. By fall 2009 Mattel will be lip gloss now, and grow up too fast. bill saved more important to millions of The first half of this club releasing a new interactive Dora the On Facebook, the socializing Americans. With the country’s financial system is treated as a Beginning One Explorer doll that will be able to hook network, you can join groups such out of whack, teenagers must find ways to endure language class, learning the basic these times. fundamentals of the language. up to a USB port. But here is the twist; as “Keep Dora’s image clean” or Illustration by Christina Alberici ‘09 the doll will be Dora, only 10 years “Moms against tween Dora.” The stock market’s decline is forcing people But the second part is quite Japanese club educates members on social and historical older. This would mean a whole new Emily, a kindergartner at all over to give up the luxuries in their life and different then many language aspects of the Japanese culture tween look for Dora. The new makeover Showhype.com Grenloch Terrace, still loves the old teenagers are no exception. For them, this often classes here at Township. The will include, a whole new outfit, longer The “older” look of the Dora the Explorer interac- Dora too. Emily said “I really like means no movie theaters on Fridays or settling second part of this club is where you learn many things about Japanese culture, from how you start hair, and lip gloss. But Dora’s outfit tive doll has many former fans throwing tantrums. Dora with Backpack, and she was for a less expensive prom dress. a class to how the Japanese celebrate Christmas. change leads to other changes. funner when she was small.” “Just hanging out with your friends at This club has met every other Wednesday since mid-October, in F-19 switching off with Asian When it comes to the new Dora makeover, comes to life. You will be able to change Dora’s But for anyone agreeing with Dora’s new someone’s house can be just as fun [as going out],” Awareness club. For a brand new club just starting out this year, it has hit off well, with a full expect Dora to be backpack-less, and with none hair color, eye color, and her outfit. Along with image, don’t worry, you are not by yourself. Cara Swetsky ’10, comments. “Carpooling, too, classroom of students every time leaving the later arrivals to the meetings with only standing room. of her exploring companions. Dora will no longer Dora in this virtual world, you will discover Many others believe that since kids who started is always something that my friends and I do.” “I was surprised at the number that should up” Nastasi said. Even though he knew that many have Boots, Backpack, or Swiper. Nick Raggio mysteries, meet new friends, and get to go through watching from the beginning of Dora are grown Experts on news networks channels like wanted to attend, the sheer number that came still surprised him. ’11 says about Nickelodeon getting rid of Dora all kinds of Spanish speaking levels. According up, maybe now Dora can grow up too. She can CNN advise people to moderately cut back on Nastasi idea of starting this now popular club was simple from a book he read. He was so eager characters, “It is fine that Nick wanted her to to Mattel, the interactive doll will come to $59.99 show the way towards growing up, and entering expenses but stress the importance of not letting in starting this club, that he started to work for it’s acceptance by the Board of Education immediately, grow up, but they’re just taking it to far, like, and will be out by fall ’09. new schools, or places. the economic condition halt their lives. Smart even though he is a freshman. why get rid of Boots?” The main reason why Mattel and Nickelodeon The Dora change is a big topic among shopping, such as using coupons or waiting for The adviser for this club, Mr. Dempsey, functions as only the supervisor. “…Nino is running This Dora will not replace the loved Dora are releasing the new Dora is for making money. parents, and anyone else who loves Dora’s image. sales, is encouraged. the show. He takes attendance, comes up with lesson plans and teaches the class.” Dempsey said the Explorer show. It will just be a new interactive Brenda Savelski ’11 says “I would not spend Whether you agree with the new Dora doll, or “My mom always keeps her eyes open for Nastasi is planning to do events outside the classroom as well. He plans to go to a Japanese online doll. When the doll is hooked up onto the that much money, and kids probably shouldn’t just want Boots and Backpack back you’re going coupons and gives them to me before I go the restaurant, where they cook in front of the patrons, and attend the Sakura (“Cherry Blossom/Tree”) computers USB slot, a virtual world for children be allowed to get $60 toys. They don’t learn to have to just get ready for the change. mall,” Janel Eldridge ’12 said. “I don’t have a job Festival in Philadelphia. The Sakura Festival, happening only in Philly, is the oldest and most right now, so every little thing helps.” attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. Noticing the 90s by Alysa Couce ’09 Netflix DVD rental service, boasting a This club is also a great opportunity for any willing student, to learn Japanese. It is the only collection of 100,000 titles and beating the place in Township that one can officially learn this language. competition by about 97,000, has experienced a “I’ve always wanted to learn about [the Japanese], but I never had a chance because I didn’t Girl, boy groups set tone for decade record-breaking quarter. Video stores like know how,” said one of the club members, Samantha Stewart. Blockbuster are significantly more expensive than “[Japanese] is really interesting and is actually easy to learn.” says Aleks Fritz another member. Alyssa Couce ‘09 remember seeing their music video singing Netflix and don’t offer as much time for each “From a Westerners stand point the difference in cultures interests me,” said Dylan Giffin. “Backstreets back, ALRIGHT!” rental. The culture of the Japanese is very different from ours. When the teacher walks in the classroom, for Can you remember music from the 90’s? The Who could forget Britney Spears? With her “Right now we think [the surge in success] example, you have to stand and until your name is called. When it is your name called you say “Hai” Spice girls were always a favorite group. ourageous media coverage, no one can. Back in is because the value argument is stronger,” Netflix and then sit down. Remember jamming out with your friends or the 90’s she was known for her talent and spokesman Steve Swasey adds at a recent press “I like the fact that people want to learn Japanese. I don’t feel like an outcast anymore” said jumping on your bed using a brush as a innocence, not for her obscene behavior and trashy conference. “[Netflix’s] offerings are resonating club member, Kaitlyn Uhrick. microphone? The five London goddesses, Sporty, ex-husband. Britney’s first major song was “Hit loudly with concerned consumers.” Ginger, Posh, Baby, and Scary, were a rage in the Me Baby One More Time”. I can remember Video games too, experts are advising, are 90’s, incorporating “girl power” in every song. watching her music video and listening to her songs smart buys in today’s economy and provide for The Spice girls were known for their crazy over and over in my room. Her CD, “Baby One countless hours of entertainment. but cute outfits and their catchy songs. Even to More Time”, was girly and pink and showed her “Even if it seems pricey at $60,” Scott this day, when I hear one of their songs, I sitting on her knees looking completely innocent. Steinberg, publisher of DigitalTrends.com says Do The Write Thing! remember all the words, especially my favorite news.bbc.co.uk Britney Spears was a rage for kids all over. to CNN, “[video games] can amount to a much song, “Stop (right now).” I can still remember The Spice Girls always dressed to match She was not only an amazing singer but a role sounder investment…from the comfort of one’s having a sleepover and me and my friends dancing their vibrant personalities. model. It’s funny how most of us spent so much home.” Join The Patriot all around my living room with my Aunt blasting time reading about how phenomenal she was and From shopping to movies to video games, the song through my stereo. Richardson, and Nick Carter. Their two famous now we spend so much time discussing every teenagers can still enjoy their favorite things in Another popular group was the Backstreet songs were “All I Have To Give” and “I Want It mistake she makes. 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The extremely graphic tiles glued to the ceiling have I didn’t know what I was getting caused many people, staff and students alike, to stop and myself into. All I knew was that I stare. After a simple walk by the room, people are left wanted to go into the medical field, with questions concerning those pictures. and I figured this would be a great Mrs. Debbie McFadden and her teaching partner Mrs. opportunity. After my first night Carol DeLucas decided to create a quilt project, a collage of there, I wanted to go home. I student posters based on the book Night by Elie Wiesel. couldn’t contact my parents, we For years the quilts were hung on the library walls and didn’t have showers, and we didn’t voted on by teachers. However, as the number of classes exactly have toilets. We had a hole involved in the Night project expanded, the amount of space in the ground that we had to pay to decreased. use. I was way out of my comfort In 1999, McFadden observed an art class where, to zone. her surprise, she looked up to see the students’ paintings Created by students, the ceiling tiles in D-16 depict chilling images associated After our first orphanage trip I on the ceiling. This sight impressed and inspired both her with the novel Night. While some depict specific scenes or events in the novel, realized why I was there. We had and DeLucas. They decided to hang the Night posters from others illustrate more general interpretations of the Holocaust and of the Nazi around 50 kids, and I helped with photos courtesy of Briana Franks ‘09 the ceiling of their classroom, room D-16. regime that was responsible. dental work. It broke my heart to The warm welcome we recieved from the local population was reassurance that we were doing After DeLucas retired, Mr. Gerald Cullen became see two year olds that didn’t have something worthwhile. McFadden’s teaching partner and they continued the Night project. teeth because they had rotted away. The teachers recognized that not everyone learns the same way. The idea behind the project was to reach students who might not test well. In America we complain when we had ever complained. I never realized After our first week of working She was crying and holding her “Being able to draw a scene from the book allows the students to show how they have interpreted the book,” said McFadden. It also allows have a small cavity; these kids had how materialistic I had become. I in the medical tents, I knew I would daughter who was also in tears. I students to show their understanding of the book’s plot through a different form of evaluation. huge gashes in their teeth with no took everything for granted, even my never be the same. Once while I was tried to ask her what was wrong, and The only set guidelines are that the poster must illustrate a scene from the story or show five of way to fix them. family. I had changed so much that helping the kids in the pediatrics she gave me her daughter’s medical the story’s elements. Other than that, the reading of the book and the project are completed during I will never forget a little girl no matter how hard I tried to explain unit, a nurse came up to me. I report. I called over one of our class along a two month period. It all comes together to illustrate the main concept of Night, that came up to me crying and it, no one really understood the couldn’t understand what she was translators to read it to me. It turned “Never shall I forget”. holding her mouth. I can barely impact it had on my life. saying but she handed me one of the out that her daughter had a tumor in This project has been going on for over a decade. While the locations of the end result and speak Spanish so it was extremely The second week we traveled medical reports and pointed to the her stomach. Learning this I told her even the teaching staff have changed, one variable that has proved irreplaceable is the book that hard to communicate. She just held nine hours to a small rural village trauma tent. As I waited for the not to worry. Her daughter’s case this project is centered on. McFadden and Cullen continue to base the project on Wiesel’s book on to me and wouldn’t let go. I broke called Huanuco in northern Peru. The doctor to read the medical report, a was treatable, and she just had to because of the reaction of the students. down. I thought of all the times I bus ride was long and the roads were rush of people burst into the tent. travel to Lima for the surgery. McFadden extremely bad. We Through the chaos I caught a She began sobbing as she said, said, “The were traveling into the glimpse of a man saturated in blood. “I don’t have the money to take her.” book creates mountains, and I will never forget the faces of the It broke my heart because her feelings of between the altitude staff as they rushed to save the daughter meant the world to her. I empathy change and motion man’s life. Suddenly a doctor grabbed thought how much could it possibly within the The ceiling displays artwork from students dating back to 1999. sickness all of our me and started yelling in Spanish. be? The exchange rate for one students. volunteers were getting He started to point at the man’s wrist American dollar is three soles. So I When this story takes place the author is in his early teens. The fact sick. That was where he was still gushing blood from asked her how much it would cost that our students are near the same age allows them to better put possibly the hardest a deep wound. He took my hands for her to travel to Lima. She said, them-selves in his shoes, to see what life was like for him.” part of the trip. When and squeezed as he wrapped them “25 soles each way [17 American “The book creates aware-ness of other forces in the world that are we arrived, we were around the man’s wrist. We didn’t dollars].” We weren’t allowed to evil,” said Cullen. Students have enjoyed the project and the experience able to help out with have any supplies so they were trying bring money to the medical sites, but so much that some have come back years later just to see their tiles. the medical tents and everything they could to clot the for some reason that morning I put Despite the gruesome details held within many of the posters and hospitals. Well, the man’s bleeding. It felt like time stood 50 soles in my jean pocket. The some parental concerns, McFadden and Cullen have received nothing first tent I walked into still. I realized I was covered in expression on her face and her but support from the school’s administration, Mr. Joe Bollendorf in I thought I was going another person’s blood. I was embrace when I gave her the money particular. You don’t have to be in McFadden and Cullen’s classes to to pass out. Right overwhelmed by the situation and I needed to save her daughters life read Night. Both teachers would recommend the book for anyone age before we arrived, that prayed for that moment to end. made me cry. fourteen and older. Wiesel’s story has captured hundreds of peoples’ tent was used for the I was speechless for days. I Not everyone has a life attention over the past few decades. From high school students who O.R. The walls were can’t help but wonder if he survived. changing experience, but just think have never liked reading to adults who read a new book every other covered in blood. The It turned out he was in a car accident of everything that we have here in While some students are initially shocked by the ceiling on the first day, Night has stood out and captured many people. Night provides tent was to be used for two hours away and his only chance America, our education and op- days of school, they quickly grow accustomed to it. Here seniors an insight into the mind of a young Jewish boy forced to work in a pediatrics and I was to live was through our efforts. portunities that people in third concentration camp during the Holocaust. It also provides knowledge The kids were in desperate need of medical Shanayia Dausuel, Basem Youssef and J.D. Richburg work on an scheduled to help the Another incident I will never forget world countries will never have. I of the time period. If you have the chance, visit room D-16, where attention. Dozens of families would show English assignment in D-16. doctors examine the was when I spotted a lady sitting on went through culture shock when I the searing images are fixed on the classroom ceiling. up each day seeking care. kids. a bench outside our pediatrics tent. came home.