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For the fi rst time in the history of Irondequoit High School, the Boys Varsity Soccer Team won the Class AA Championship. "We had a close-knit group of guys [this year] and a brand new coach. At the beginning of the season we were a little nervous with the new offen- sive terminology, however by the end of the season we were very happy with its suc- cess... I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of the legacy of Irondequoit vol- Girls Field Hockey ended a leyball." IHS senior Greg Black, junior Jake Schmidt and senior Joel Miller rejoice after Miller's winning touchdown to earn the record breaking season with a -Ben Bovenzi Eagles their Section V title. loss in the semifi nals. cided to go for the touchdown. “We’re very close as a team,” By Nate Owens “It was all or nothing. We said, says senior lineman Joe Marr. Editor ‘let’s just win it here, put it all “We all like each other, and on the line,’” says Tony Bianchi, we have good chemistry.” On October twenty-ninth at a junior lineman for the Eagles. However, the Eagle’s dream Marina Auto Stadium, West After a twenty-three year season came to an end Friday, Irondequoit beat Webster Schro- drought, the win final- November fifth, as Rush Henri- eder thirty-one to twenty-five ly gave the Eagles a Sec- etta racked up 516 yards rush- to improve to a 9-0 season and tion V victory, the first of ing to win forty-six to seven. win the Section V title. As time head coach Bianco’s career. It might not have been exactly expired, Emmy Poccia connect- “I am proud of the kids, I am the way the team wanted to end "Our team was really young but we worked hard and got along ed with Joel Miller on a thir- excited for the community, and the season, but nothing can take The Girl’s Volleyball team lost together... I am really happy with to Pittsford Sutherland after teen yard fake field goal pass. I’m humbled by the whole thing,” away what West Irondequoit how the season ended." a strong season that carried Although the Eagles could Coach Bianco said of the win. has done this year, and we can -Kali Elahi them to the semifi nals. have tied the game with a field So what is the secret to only imagine what the Eagles goal, they unanimously de- Irondequoit’s sudden success? have in store for us next season. The Parent Portal: Sisters 'do the right thing' A gateway to student achievement with summer service By Sarah Duchano rick McCue. “We live in an infor- ing in work on time and improv- Editor mation society—people are con- ing their attendance records. ter Democrat nected, and they expect to have As far as the future for the Par- information easily available to ent Portal, West Irondequoit is and Chronicle, During the 2007-2008 school and the Rivera them.” Information is immediate- considering giving students their year, West Irondequoit schools ly available upon its submission own account. A consistently up- twins spent a implemented a program called week of their by teachers to Infinite Campus, dated knowledge of student prog- Infinite Campus, a web-based and parents are notified when as- ress gives students the initiative summer volun- student data management system teering in Pitts- to seek out help from teachers or which houses all of its students’ counselors when they know their burgh, Penn- information including their at- sylvania at a We live in an informa- grades are falling. Victor High tendance records, grades, health “ School is one that has granted its YMCA-spon- reports, and transcripts. It is the tion society—people are sored camp connected. . . they expect students with their own passwords center of student data collection to the system. To the astonish- for underprivi- within a K12 educational system. to have information easily leged children. ment of the faculty, usage reports The program has been success- available to them. have shown that students use the The children, ful for teachers in enabling them ” who the girls portal four times as frequently as to easily organize and update stu- -Mr. McCue parents. With the decision still emphasized dent information electronically. “weren’t trou- under consideration at IHS, Mc- Until September 30th, 2010, this Cue says that “it fits well with our bled youth; just information was only available to signments and homework are due Photo courtesy of Keighley Farrell underprivileged,” were placed in the camp [West Irondequoit] belief that high teachers, counselors, and admin- and also if they were turned in school students are young adults By Erin Fleischer so they could escape life in the projects of istrators. Now, West Irondequoit late. The communication that was Pittsburgh and keep them off of the street and should have responsibility for Editor has joined other area districts in- done between parents and teach- their own success…This self ad- during the summer months. The recipi- cluding Pittsford, Penfield, Victor, ers previously via email or voice- ents of the “Do the Right Thing” award vocating…will prepare them for Rarely do people find the time to do Brighton, Webster and Greece in mail can now be done prompt- college and the working world.” beneficial deeds in this fast-paced world. are young people who go out of their way opening the parent accessibility ly through the Parent Portal. to do exceptional deeds that profit the Students at IHS understand the It is because of this that students like feature of IC: the Parent Portal. According to Mr. McCue, the intent behind the Parent Portal, Anija and Brianna Rivera, seniors here at community. For Anija and Brianna, this The Parent Portal enables par- principals of the Pittsford, Vic- means taking a week off from playing however they are not so much Irondequoit High School, are a breath of ents to access the information tor, and Brighton school districts, in favor of their grades being fresh air for the Irondequoit community. soccer in order to help young people who kept on Infinite Campus from who initially spear-headed the are victimized by their circumstances. posted—for their parents to look The Rivera twins were recently nominat- their own computer, using a se- program, the Parent Portal has at— before having time to fix ed and subsequently awarded the “Do the “It made me want to keep doing what cure password. “It was inevitable made it possible for their parents Right Thing” award by News 10NBC. I’m doing and get other people to that parents would seek this type and teachers to more effectively "Parent Portal" continued on They were also featured in the Roches- help the less fortunate,” says Anija. of access,” says IHS principal Pat- support their students in hand- page 2 » Page News odequoit 2 November 2010 R Meet the newest additions to IHS excellence Shannon Swenson By Sierra Parks, Rachel Theisen, and Abigail Morris EDITOR IN CHIEF Contributors Sarah Duchano for your position as an administrator? "I can tell you I am very good at do- NEWS EDITOR Tim Shafer “As a teacher, it has helped me to better ing the laundry." Administrator understand how to give instructions. As a Chris Ford counselor, I already have previous relation- What kind of student were you in OPINIONS EDITOR For the past fourteen ships with students and their families…and high school? years, Tim Shafer has been I already know how great the students are.” "I was a good student... I was very Sarah Kozak working in the West Irond- involved in sports- football, wrestling, Shannon Swenson equoit School District. What is something about you that peo- track and lacrosse... but I also loved the LIFESTYLES EDITOR Previously a counselor at ple might not expect? history courses I took. I had some of the Dake Junior High, he is Nate Owens "I don't think [people] would be too sur- best teachers." now the assistant principal SPORTS EDITOR prised... I enjoy helping with my six-year- for 9th and 11th grade at old son's flag football team, and I love What is a special quality you bring to Megan Esparza-Miller Irondequoit High School. watching my younger daughter dance. your job? Melissa Stio My family also goes a long way back in "An ability to listen, and then look PHOTO EDITORS How have the roles as a West Irondequoit District. Around 1963, for ways to help people work through teacher and a counselor my grandfather was on the board when things in order to watch them succeed." Ryan Wright helped to prepare you ILLUSTRATION EDITOR they passed the Urban Suburban Program. What is your special talent? Alex Rousse ARTS EDITOR

Erin Fleischer Jenna Winicki Cathy Smura COPY EDITOR Counselor Math

Jack Demarco Our newest counselor at IHS, Mrs. Ms. Smura attended SUNY Skye Ernst Winicki earned her Bachelor’s Degree Geneseo and majored in math for Amber Piedmont at Binghamton and her Graduate De- grades 7-12. After college, she Cindy Ruiz gree at Brockport. “I love the students student-taught at both Thomas Jef- STAFF WRITERS and the people here. My beliefs about ferson High School, which “was a Joe Allen education line up with the educational little challenging,” and in the York Saron Berhe beliefs in Irondequoit.” Her goals as a Central School District just south Sarah Buckley counselor this year are “to be there of Geneseo. As far as her goals this Roxy Elahi for students and to help them with year, she would love for her stu- Troy Forbes their academics.” dents to simply enjoy mathematics Josh Freedman and to understand how it relates to Robb Locurto their lives outside of school. Allison Maier Abigail Morris Sheila Mulrooney Elaina Nu David Rodgers Michael Powlin Sierra Parks Math Science Kelly Stenglein Zack Stenglein Mr. Rodgers teaches Algebra 2, Mr. Powin has taught at several Kaitlyn Tabinsky Trigonometry and Stats at IHS. Be- schools prior to joining the staff at Ashli Terrigino yond his teaching career, Mr. Rodgers IHS, the last of those schools be- Rachel Theisen plays with his kids and enjoys camp- ing Jamesville Dewitt in Syracuse. Emma Van Hise He also taught at Dake Junior High CONTRIBUTORS ing, bike riding and, (most likely a result of his childhood in Southern from 1992 to 1997. Mr. Powin is California), water sports like ski- IHS’s newest member of the sci- Heather Bennett ing and surfing. ence department. Isiah Claudio Jordan Cummings Keighley Farrell Katy Frankenberger Erika Krasz Photos courtesy of Melissa Stio and Megan Esparza-Miller Preston Monigle Paige Smith ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Mosque controversy still heated THE

Joseph Kunz By Sheila Mulrooney took down the twin towers!” their rights. Richard Cohen, an Casey Nelan Contributor (Democrat & Chronicle). The editorial writer, points out, “If… TALK ADVISERS emotions in New York and across you do not believe that the at- While the direct threat of a the country are high, and no one tack was launched by an entire terrorist attack has diminished is taking this controversy light- religion, then you have a moral Editorial Policy since the collapse of the Twin ly. John Hall, a democratic rep- duty to support the creation of Daylight Saving Rodequoit is written and produced Towers on September 11th, resentative of New York, said, the Islamic center,” (Washing- by the students of Irondequoit High 2001, dangerous repercussions “Honoring those killed on Sep- ton Post). They also bring up the School and is the school’s official have recently surfaced in the tember 11th and showing sensi- fact that this was an individual Time continues student-run paper. Rodequoit offers debate over the construction tivity to their families, it would group of Muslim extremists that students the chance to develop of an Islam Community Center be best if the center were built launched the attack on America, to push back writing, photographic, and other two blocks from Ground Zero. at a different location.” How- not the majority of Islam, it- journalistic skills. Unsigned edito- Cries of outrage fill New York ever, supporters of the mosque self. They then question why By Christopher Ford rials represent the opinion of the City’s busy streets as many en- have their arguments as well. American citizens should pay Editor majority of the editorial board. November 7th is the magic number Signed editorials represent only raged dissenters to the mosque While building a mosque so the price for an attack orches- the opinion of the author. Please square off against its support- close to the Ground Zero may trated by unrelated foreigners? this year when the clocks will be set address all correspondence to ers. On the anti-mosque side, be offensive to some, many say Supporters of the mosque also back to mark the end of Daylight Sav- Rodequoit Editors, Irondequoit the general question is why a the crowds debasing the Islamic claim to have the law on their ing Time. But why so late? Some may High School, 260 Cooper Road, blatant symbol of Islamic pride religion in protest of the mosque side. Legally, as citizens of the have noticed that the day regarded by Rochester, NY 14617. All letters should be built so close Ground are just as divisive. As Dr. Ali United States, the Muslims who students for an extra hour of sleep has must be signed. Rodequoit reserves Zero. Howling and stomping, Akram claims, “They teach their paid for the land, paid for the been later the last few years than usual. the right to edit all submissions. the crowd demands builders to children about the freedom of builders, and under support- This is due to the passing of the Energy Rodequoit strives to inform, Policy Act in 2005 by President George entertain and provide a forum move the mosque farther away religion… but they don’t prac- er’s interpretation, have every for diverse opinions. The purpose from the site. Steve Ayling, a tice what they preach.” The gen- government-guaranteed right to W. Bush Jr. As part of the act, the end of Rodequoit may be summa- mosque protester, proclaimed, eral argument is that to deny the build the mosque. They explain of Daylight Saving Time was pushed rized by the following objectives: “The people behind the mosque building of the mosque would that denial of the mosque is sub- back to November in 2007 because 1. To serve the interest of project are the same people who be to deny these people one of mission to the terrorist’s will. most companies conserve more energy Irondequoit High School’s students Photo courtesy of Dan Fullerton when they function in daylight hours. by providing thorough and bal- More daylight, more energy saved. anced coverage of news and events; Parent Portal Physics in This year, much to the pleasure of 2. To provide access to views and local kids, our clocks “fall back”later comments of the students, faculty, continued from page 1 than normal. For most of us, this administration, and community; Action 3. To present well-researched and them. “I think it would be better On October 29th, Carly Kre- means longer fall evenings, a short de- well-reasoned editorial comment. for there to be a set time frame itzberg, Alan Stell, and Frank lay to the dark winter ahead of us, and between teachers telling us our Schwind, along with other Phys- more intriguingly, a brighter Hallow- Rodequoit is subject to state and grades and our grades being post- ics students, gathered on the IHS een. As Junior Catherine Ives points federal laws. Rodequoit feels that ed on the portal,” says IHS senior football field to launch home- out, “it keeps trick-or-treating safer the school benefits from the cover- Dana Vernetti. But as the school when it’s not as dark out.” However, age of issues relating to students. made catapults and trebuchets year progresses, feedback will tired and weary high-schoolers are go- Rodequoit staff will make every in demonstration of Physics in effort to maintain high journalistic become more valid as students Action. The task was assigned ing to have to wait that much longer standards by adhering to the Code and teachers start to see results. to Dan Fullerton’s Regents-level before catching an extra hour of sleep. of Ethics and Principles set forth by Says McCue, “Once students and AP Physics classes "Students the American Society of Newspaper understand that the role of the Par- learned not only phsyics but self- Think About It » Editors. The staff will examine ent Portal is not to spy on them reliance," says Fullerton. Student newspaper content to avoid possible Studies done in the 1970s by the or make their lives miserable, reactions to the project were over- libel, obscenity, or incitement as U.S. Department of Transportation but to ensure that adults and stu- whelmingly positive. Says senior defined by state and national courts. show that we trim the entire coun- dents are having informed con- Allen Stell, "I really had a good By staying inside these guide- try's electricity usage by about one versations about keeping kids on time, and learned a lot from build- lines, Rodequoit is confident that percent each day with Daylight the administration will continue to track to graduate on time, they ing my catapult." uphold our right to cover all issues. will see it as a positive step.” Saving Time. Page odequoit Opinions R November 2010 3

The Bird's Have You Seen This Word Thumbs up to all those Celebrity? invlolved in the Chilean miner rescue! By Cindy Ruiz decided to spearhead a move- the treatment of homosexuals in often found themselves in the Staff Writer ment pushing sexual themes in the army, it sparked a contro- limelight just as much as their kids T.V. shows, I’d say this versy between people who found mom. Britney and her kids be- Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, entire scam was a grab at pub- the dress disturbing and unnec- ing constantly followed by the Thumbs up to the Katy Perry, Paris Hilton, Lindsay lic attention and rebellious ap- essary, and those who claim to paparazzi led to many events one-hundred forty- Lohan: the celebrities that cur- proval. For stars like Katy, it’s all see its creative individuality. For where the “Pop Princess” ended rently have the attention of many worth the reproach from parents. Gaga, this attention-seeking out- up lashing out. Soon, all these two students honored teenagers and tend to make mis- Lady Gaga also made quite the fit seems to be just one of many. events became too much, and she with the designation takes, both in ethics and wardrobe statement at the 2010 MTV Mu- Of course, a desire for the reached a point in her life where choice. From drugs to inappro- sic Video Awards. To her credit, limelight can always go further she was overwhelmed. With all of AP Scholar priate and malfunctioning outfits she did win eight Moon Man than bizarre or ridiculous fashion the stress pressed upon her, she (we haven’t forgotten you Ja- awards, however, while ac- statements. resorted to the climax of all re- net Jackson!), celebrity cepting one of Flashback years and years ago- cent celebrity stunts: shaving Kudos to the scandals have become the awards back when “Hit me Baby (One her head. Of course, there may almost commonplace. she felt More Time)” and “Stron- have been times in Britney’s Vocal Department The question is: are the need ger” were chart- career when the tabloids and Chorale for a these figures really to wear a topping struck evidence of ac- leading misguided tual life mistakes, be- fantastic Frank Sina- lives out of habit, cause she faced the or simply doing it pressures of being fa- tra-themed Cabaret for shock and attention? mous. But plenty of Katy Perry first electrified pop icons have experi- the music industry with her hit enced the same pres- Congrats to the single, ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ a song sures. If they could Rodequoit staff for which was immediately deemed keep the hair on their as inappropriate and provoca- head, why couldn’t gold awards won at tive as Katy’s eye-catching out- Britney? That being fits. Case in point, Katy Perry said, it seems Brit- this year's E.S.S.P.A. recently caused uproar with ney has profited quite a conference: parents across the nation when lot from publicizing the she wore an extremely low-cut dress made solely of scandals in her career. Ryan Wright meat. “What’s every- Of course, there are Katy Frankenberger one’s big problem with the celebrities who earn my meat dress?” asked a spot in the tabloids for Aaron Tadeo Britney has profited Gaga. “Haven’t they seen positive actions (Brad & Griffen Jones “ quite a lot from me wear leather? Next time Pitt and Angelina Jolie, publicizing the scandals in I’ll wear a tofu dress…” anyone?). Then there When asked about Lady are the ones with ac- her career. Gaga’s interesting dress, tual talent like Taylor

sophomore Shannon Mc- Illustration by Ryan Wright Swift who earn their ” Cauley said, “As a vegetar- fan base and stardom dress on an episode of Sesame ian, I think it was outra- simply from do- Street. Though her dress wasn’t geous. It was stupid that she ing what they low cut enough for her to be ex- would slaughter an animal do best, be it posed, Sesame Street had to pull just for a dress like that.” Ka- songs by the singer acting, singing, or the episode off the air. In case trina Cropo added, “I think she that girls looked up to: Brit- other talents. However, for she hadn’t made a big enough did it to stand out and get more ney Spears. Britney hit a speed the masses of the few, the fa- splash, days later Katy wore an publicity rather than just treat- bump in her life, as most often mous, and the popular, the pres- extremely low-cut, red Elmo top ing it like any other crazy outfit celebrities do, which included a sures of holding media attention while starring as a guest on SNL. she’s debuted. It’s really quite bad marriage ending in a messy encourages these outrageous Her attempt to poke fun at the is- disgusting.” While Gaga claimed divorce. Along with the divorce, scandals and besmirches what it sue. Now, unless Katy Perry has the dress was a protest against she had her two young boys, who means to be an American idol. Silly Teenagers, “Trick or Treat’s” are for Kids!

By Christopher Ford der mask, marvel at all the wigs, clad witch knocks on the door. parties with good, old-fashioned Opinions Editor robes and plastic fangs, and dare But beyond frightening Grand- apple-bobbing. Besides, if we’re each other to climb up the walk- ma with the provocative outfits, hankering for some sweets, we As a holiday featuring candy way of the scariest house on teenagers, however unintention- can always get a package of Re- and costumes and indulging the the block- the one with the ste- ally, can ultimately spoil All Hal- ese’s at the Dollar Store for a most creative and exciting, if not reo system of recorded screams, low’s Eve for the children on the buck and save the adult costumes terrifying, realms of our imagi- strobe lights, and nightmarish streets. To be frank, it’s pretty for the parties. So let’s just nation, Halloween and its tradi- décor laid out on the lawn. And intimidating for a six-year-old to settle for a scary movie inside tions appeal to all age groups. In finally, after staying up way past walk up to the doorstep of a house next Halloween and leave the all its glory, most of us enjoy it our 8:30 bedtime, we could try when there’s a giant, adult-sized jack-o-lantern-lit streets and the from the first time our mothers and count the pieces in the pile gorilla and a Trashy Tinkerbell sugar-filled wonders to the kids. stuff our innocent, unknowing of loot and enjoy it all within the following them infant bodies into plush pumpkin course of a few days. Ah, blessed up the drive. costumes to the time we wave memories; what privileges were Of course, it’s our canes at the whippersnappers distributed to us in our youth understandable who tried to on that special that receiving Thumbs down to egg our house. night. But alas, free candy from However, as the joy and the neighbors mudslinging politic- adolescents The costumes simply righteousness would still ap- make the awk- “ aren’t suitable. of those privi- peal to those ex- ains ward transi- leges could ceeding the age tion into adult- ” never last. of about four- hood, many Now let’s ex- teen, but it’s time Thumbs down to refuse to let go of trick-or- amine this night from our new to leave Hal- homophobic bullying treating, and in doing so threat- teenage perspective. First of loween for those en the frivolity and innocence all, most teenagers aren’t really who still have to of this celebratory ritual. into dressing up like they used be accompanied In our younger years, most of to for Halloween and therefore by their Mom Thumbs down to the our parents introduced us to the really shouldn’t be participat- and Dad. Of Hungarian ecological wonders and joys of Trick-or- ing anyways. And even with the course, teenagers Treating. On this day, we could teens still willing to dress up, the should still enjoy disaster dress up like our favorite super- costumes simply aren’t suitable. the other won- hero or the doctor or pop star we After all, costumes in teen sizes derful aspects aspired to someday become. Our gear more towards adult audi- of Halloween, Thumbs down to the parents would then take us up ences, and mature civilians can like hayrides and and down the moonlit streets so become rather uncomfortable haunted houses bitter close of Fall we could show off our Darth Va- when a five-foot three scantily and Halloween Page Opinions odequoit 4 November 2010 R Political Playoffs A mid-term analysis of the democratic "victories"

By Josh Freedman competitive seats, four of those miscuous former governor Eliot Contributor could have single handedly dic- Spitzer won a record 69% of the tated the control of the chamber. vote in the 2006 election. While This season, the epic politi- These races—Nevada, Illinois, Democrats gained the state sen- cal competition has came to its West Virginia, Colorado—had ate in the 2008 spoils, they al- suspenseful climax. Twenty-four the closest and most epic com- most lost it this year as voters hours molded the landscape of this petitions of the entire year. learned that Democrats were just nation’s future. And of course, Illinois Democrat Alexi Gi- as incompetent as Republicans in the question everyone was asking annoulias was in the running for this competition. Be proud; New was: Who will hold the Senate? both President Obama’s old sen- York is the most dysfunctional Legislative races dominated the ate seat, as well as the most ridic- democratic state in the union. federal league like the NFL of ulous name-calling competition Our local Congressman Dan politics, as all 435 members of against Republican establish- Maffei ran in a tight and sur- the House of Representatives and ment and moderately moderate prisingly close race against Ann 37 Senators were up for election. Mark Kirk. Both candidates were Marie Buerkle from Syracuse. And wherever there are games, hated but Kirk managed to be- To show how much the State there are teams. Back after an come the lesser of two evils, win- screwed up in redistricting in impressive two-year term, the ning by a mere 2% of the vote. 2001, we are represented by a Infinite Campus defending champions -the Demo- In our New York League, both Syracuse Congressman while crats- faced a newly enthusiastic our governorship and complete Fairport native Louise Slaugh- rival Republican team who hoped State Legislature were up for ter represents Buffalo. Maffei is for a momentous sweep this year. grabs. For the executive race, a Democrat and proud of it! He Control Bruised, scarred, and unenthusi- Democrat Cuomo crushed Re- voted for health care, the stimu- astic, the Democrats faced trou- publican big-mouth Carl Paladi- lus plan, and is a strong ally of ble since 2008’s optimistic HOPE no with flying colors and secured President Obama. Buerkle is a By Joe Allen Campus, paired with constant parental campaign devolved into 2010’s the Democrats a four-year lock typical run-of-the-mill Tea Party Contributor supervision, may help to get a student’s apathetic MOPE campaign. Re- on the Governor’s mansion. Also activist. Buerkle is in support of grades up a bit, but is it preparing that publicans held rapid first round starring in that act was Roches- getting rid of the Department of Irondequoit High School: an institu- student for a life of independence? After drafts, kicking out establishment ter’s own Mayor Bob Duffy run- Education and supported a reso- tion where squeaky-voiced, socially all, colleges do not yet have a parental candidates for more radical and ning for Lieutenant Governor. lution in New York State a few awkward little Dakers grow to be ca- monitoring program. Quite frankly, risky members of the Tea Party. Our Senate racers, Democratic years ago that would have closed pable young adults. It is in these four Parent Portal is labeling students as in- Let us start with the pre-game. teamsters Chuck Schumer and all public schools after 8th grade years at IHS that the students develop capable of self-sufficiency and is del- In the US Senate, thirty-seven Kristen Gilibrand, were a shoo- in order to force parents to pay the responsibility, independence, and egating responsibilities of work ethic seats are available. Nineteen of in to win it here, guaranteeing for a high school education for discipline needed to survive in the un- and self-management to someone else. them were previously held by the the state will be safe from an- their kids from private and -often forgiving world beyond the small café. The 24/7 availability of the Par- Democratic team while eighteen other embarrassment. NYS Sen- expensive- schools. What a good However, this delicate and critical transi- ent Portal also keeps students on edge. were held by the Republicans. ate incumbent Republican Jim way to gang up on poor and low- tional period is in danger of falling apart With their new tool, will parents re- The balance of the current Sen- Alesi destroyed Democrat Mary er-class families, Republicans. this year as the entire high school experi- organize their after-school schedules? ate scoreboard showed fifty-nine Wilmont in our 55th Senate dis- So seniors who voted this year, ence begins to undergo a grim fluctua- Are student’s X-box days numbered? Democratic team members against trict; while Democratic incum- thanks for voting for Maffei! tion. This change is attributed primarily Personally, I miss the days when I was forty-one Republicans. For Re- bent Assemblyman Joe Morelle One thing is for sure in the fas- to a blurring of the free to relax and publicans to win this year’s tour- was in a tight-locked race for his cinating game of politics: Noth- boundary line sepa- unwind after school nament –the midterm elections- seat with Republican Mark Scudi ing is certain. Of course, I’m rating school and and play Halo with they needed to win ten seats for but eventually managed to pull a positive no matter what the race, private life by the ...there is a price for friends, without the simplest fifty-one seat major- win. No endorsements here, they all the elections are the voice of school’s adoption their“ constant vigilance. worry that my par- ity- a very unlikely happening. are all just plain awful. Team the people; a voice that in this of the new Infinite ents were conspir- However, out of 12 possible Democrat set a record when pro- competition, leans to the left! Campus program. ing to micromanage ” “Parent Portal,” my life. I mean, do something previously thought to exist we live in a totalitarian dictatorship? only in many of our worst nightmares, School is a good seven to eight hours a is now a reality. With Infinite Campus’s day, five days a week. Whatever time we Parent Portal, parents and guardians can have left at the end of the day should be view their children’s grades and atten- ours to manage and enjoy. Parents who dance on the internet. They can instantly abuse Infinite Campus by intruding in and limitlessly discover the truth about their children’s lives, don’t respect this “non-existent” homework assignments principal. Parent Portal not only takes or the score of a unit test at the push of away our freedom of independence a button. On one hand, the function of and privacy but adds an extra stress this program is to allow parents to be to our already challenging workload. more involved in the academic develop- The day the letter introducing the ment of their child. But there is a price program came home, I plainly stated for their constant vigilance. The prob- to my parents that although I could not lem with constant monitoring, (besides simply will Infinite Campus out of exis- Illustration by Preston Monigle the fact that students may actually have tence just because I don’t like it, if they to do their homework) is that it takes had any respect for me at all they would away the independence and respon- never log on to that site. To maintain the sibilities of the student. High school integrity of the delicate and critical high is when students develop the survival school experience, and for the safety skills needed to leave the metaphoric of PS3’s, X-box 360’s Nintendo Wii’s, nest- skills that cannot be learned if and other video game systems every- parents are making all the academic where, Infinite Campus and its Parent decisions for their children. Infinite Portal should be used sparingly, if at all. Homeschooling: the road less traveled

By Saron Berhe schooled children as antisocial service than other students. All having it all: comfort, education, ing can give you the same- and Contributor misfits who are unlikely to attain things considered, learning at and flexibility. When you’re sometimes even better- educa- a better education than those of home can be effective despite homeschooled there is less tion, it can’t give you some of the When I was in seventh grade, us who haul ourselves to school the lack of a classroom environ- worry about waking up at six in memories that come with leav- I asked my mother if she would each morning. But, according to the morning. Comforts such as ing home and entering a whole homeschool me. Her simple re- a research conducted by Michael these can’t be found in a class- new environment. But besides sponse: “No, you’ll have no Cogan in The Journal of Col- ...life lessons are half room but a quality education the events outside of class, life social life.” When I presented lege Admissions, homeschooled “of the education we get can be acquired in both settings. lessons are half of the education my dad with the same ques- students are likely to have better Much as I despise waking up we get from going to school. We from going to school. tion he told me,” “You won’t ACT scores, GPA’s and gradua- in the morning to get ready for learn how to interact with peers have a good education.” In one tion rates than other students. On school, I know I’d miss it if given and adults and are given oppor- sentence they each stated the top of that, it also seems that those ” the chance. I’d also miss all the tunities to make life choices that assumed disadvantages of be- who are homeschooled can have ment. And of course, the full at- little things that go hand in hand probably aren’t usually offered ing homeschooled, yet in 2007, heightened social skills because tention of the teacher allows stu- with regular schooling: moving at home. For me, it’s about edu- 1.5 million kids were home- of their alternate education. In dents to score better than those from class to class, building re- cation as much as it’s about the schooled in the U.S. Clearly this his research, Cogan also found of us who share one teacher be- lationships with different types memories and extracurricular ac- issue is not so black and white. that homeschooled students par- tween some thirty other students. of teachers, and meeting differ- tivities. Given the choice, I’d go Stereotype marks home- ticipated in more community Personally, I wouldn’t mind ent people. While homeschool- with attending a public school. Page odequoit Lifestyles R November 2010 5 Vintage Ventures: 3D Movies: In the world of fashion, what's old is new

Dismal, Emma Van Hise Colorama pictures. Contributor “I feel that the sweaters, the big Deluded, ones everyone wears, are a repeat In the ever-changing, fast paced from the eighties, and the bell bot- Depressing world of fashion, the word "trend" toms of the early 2000'a are just is often a term to be questioned. like the seventies.” Maria Currie, a Culture changes almost daily, yet, junior, states about current trends. Illustration by Preston Monigle as shown by the runways of Fall/ Christi Lawson, also an IHS junior, Winter 2010 collections, fashion highlights different items yet still By Amber Piedmont Many ask, why would anyone age to thrive in 3D, such as Ava- trends rarely completely change. believes that vintage is back. “Last Contributor want to make an axe murderer tar and Step Up 3D, others have Although runway style is often year, I felt like plaid was brought pop out of the screen, or have the seemed to flop, like Piranha, out of reach to the masses and re- back and was bigger than ever… Let’s go back 15 years. Think horrifying sinking of the Titanic which came out at the end of the flects what is called “high fashion”, this year it’s the eighties… I see a about all of the 3D movies that come out at the audience? Why summer. While the formers’ 3D it still takes inspiration from ev- lot of people wearing baggy pieces were out at that time. Remember have so many different movies in effects make the movie come eryday style and uses elements that with leggings.” Simple items like “Honey I Shrunk the Audience”? 3D? What’s the real appeal? alive, the latter’s 3D effects are reflect current style. Not only that, these can be found flying off the In 1994, that was the 3D movie to Some say that the quality of simply nonsensical and creepy. but, as shown by the recent collec- shelves of popular clothing stores, see. Shockingly, it was the only the 3D movies has been lowered No one actually knows why tions that grace fashion weeks all such as Forever 21 and Urban Out- one to see. “It had cool special movie-goers have suddenly be- over the globe, the styles of past fitters, as well as in the high profile effects and the 3D quality was come obsessed with watching decades are repeating themselves. world of haute couture. amazing!” praises Elaina Nou, a movies that make viewers feel Prada’s collection features sixties Not only do some trends resur- true fan of movies of all kinds. Why have so many like they are in the movie. The knit sweaters, beehive-sized hair, rect from their first life, but some Unfortunately, after recently different movies real question then becomes, why kitten heels and basted dresses with simply never go out of style and viewing a variety of the most re- in 3D? not go out and actually experi- full skirts. Louis Vuitton brought have come to be considered “es- ence life yourself? In this tech- sential” to every woman’s closet. cent 3D movies, Nou comments, What's the real appeal? the fifties back to life, using full “3D movies now are just low nological age, people seem to skirts, elbow-length gloves, and “Everyone says that the little black quality and they make me sick… prefer doing things in virtual re- nipped waists, with some of Tom- dress and the tuxedo are essentials” like…motion sick.” ality instead of actual reality. As my Hilfiger’s form-fitting sweater- says Currie. “I think a nice pump It seems that even though 3D a result, the growing popularity clad ensembles also taking inspi- is timeless too; jeans will also be movies have become more popu- in order to keep up with this de- of 3D movies might be the effect ration from the fifties. To top off around for a long time, in different lar, their quality has decreased. manding fad. Not only does the of people not wanting to go out the vintage vibe, Oscar de la Renta incarnations… denim is serving us Back when 3D movies were a new production quality suffer, but the and experience things for them- produced a stunning collection of well.” There are some things that hype, only certain types of mov- script takes a low blow as well. selves. So what’s next elegant evening dresses and coats, are indeed timeless. ies were made in 3D. That way, Directors must rearrange the en- for this era? Will technology keep honing the forties with elements After attending Teen Vogue the movies that were made in 3D tire layout of the movie in or- advancing until there will be no like double-buttoned pea coats and Fashion U in New York City this were worth the five bucks. Mov- der to have a scene that can be reason at all to leave the house long gowns. Regardless of the fact past month, my view on fashion ies that were made could incorpo- 3D. Many crazed 3D movie fans and experience life? Will the TVs that these clothes cost more than a changed greatly, much to this re- rate 3D motions fluently without would rather go see an awesome in common homes be transformed semester of college, the retro fever gard. As photos from the event making the move seem odd and 2D movie that was properly made into 3D, and will the 3D be so ad- had spilled off the runway and into show, the attendees took their style abstract. Movies categorized by than pay an extra three bucks to vanced that it will be exactly like both the downtown streets and ev- inspirations from anywhere but the genres such as horror, romantic, see a lousy, poorly-scripted 3D we’re there? What’s next for this eryday life. future—long, flowing polka dot- dance, and classical are not meant movie. technology era? Only time will It had been said that, in the world ted skirts, Seattle-grunge chained to be seen in 3D. Although some movies man- tell. of high fashion, “what is uncool is military boots, Miu Miu chunky, suddenly cool.” The same rule can patterned, platform heels; even the be followed throughout everyday young, fresh style of these girls had dress; society is constantly search- the vintage charm seen everywhere ing for the new “it” item, one full in recent years. However, of the of individuality and quirkiness, or five hundred career-oriented, fash- The E-Reader Meter: class and sophistication. Recently, ion-hungry, and dreamy-eyed girls Electronic readers from Pulitzer to pitiful those “it” items have come from there, each person's individual ap- grandma’s closet, living a second proach proved that fashion is beau- life of style. Even new pieces, such tiful, fashion is creative, fashion is Within the past couple of years, books do. “I’d rather feel the pages ting them. Even if one enjoys the as oxford heels, take inspiration fresh, and fashion is forever both eReaders have become a trend in my hand,” says avid reader classic feel that a real book pro- from the likes of Grace Kelly and new and old. among the younger generations. Sarah Duchano. However, many vides, like all electronic gadgets, Providing convenience, eReaders eReaders—especially the Kindle— eReaders are simply entertaining. allow books to be purchased on the have succeeded in replicating the That being said, eReaders can web and read on the go. This can appearance of real book pages. range from 100-500 dollars. Simple be handy when travelling, especial- Also, the small design of most research can be conducted in order ly since most eReaders have a sleek eReaders makes holding them ef- to determine which eReader is best design that can be easily stored. fortless. suited for you. Below are some Many critics of eReaders claim Reformed skeptics ourselves, we examples of eReaders, and what that they simply do not provide advise all to at least give eReaders should be considered in making a the classic feel of comfort that real a chance before completely boycot- purchase:

Sony eReader Touch Edition The Kindle (Basic) Nook with 3G and Wi-Fi By Sony By Amazon By Barnes & Noble Starting Price: $210 Starting Price: $139 Starting Price: $223 Illustration by Ryan Wright Have your turkey and eat your duck (and chicken), too

By Sarah Kozak Grimod de La Reynière concocted Lifestyles Editor his “roast without equal,” which consisted of bustard stuffed with Back in the day, every family a turkey, a goose, a pheasant, a Pros: Pros: Pros: had the daunting task of choos- chicken, a duck, a guinea fowl, -Has a touch screen -Includes the text-to-speech function, -Includes the LendMe feature which ing between the bountiful selec- a teal, a woodcock, a partridge, -Includes backlight functionality which allows multitasking allows the sharing of books between tion of meaty products available a plover, a lapwing, a quail, a -Has the ability to read Microsoft -Runs up to 14 days on one battery readers at the local supermarket. Howev- thrush, a lark, an ortolan bun- documents life -Runs the Android Application er, in today’s innovative society, ting and a garden warbler. Not -Provides the ability to make annota- -Starts at the lowest price of the -Switches from black and white to families no longer have to spend surprisingly, though, such roasts tions and handwritten notes that can three, $139 a color touch screen, much like the their time making tedious pro/ actually originated in Ancient be saved -Simulates the appearance of a real iPhone con lists in order to choose the Rome, as most worthwhile things -Can be expanded to hold up to 64gb book -Offers both 3G and Wi-Fi bird that will provide the most tend to have. through memory sticks -The most physically appealing -Has two screens, a 6-inch one for succulent tastiness. Behold: the The turducken is used as a -More than 540,000 eBooks to reading, and a 3.5 inch one below Turducken. simple alternative to the roast Cons: choose from used for searching the web. The name “Turducken” is a without equal, since some of the -Book store has fewer titles, and the -Access to purchase over 1.5 million portmanteau of "turkey," “duck,” birds used in this timeless recipe books are priced higher books, 500,000 of which are free and “chicken,” and is comprised are now endangered. There are Cons: of a deboned chicken stuffed in- currently many variations to the -Text is very small and can be -Not compatible with the library side a deboned duck, all stuffed Turducken, such as the gooduck- difficult to read -Not optimized for browsing the web Cons: inside a deboned turkey, with a en, which uses a goose instead -Light gray background can make -Only runs 10 days on one battery layer of stuffing in between each of the classic American choice it challenging for those with poor life bird. “It looks like some alien of the turkey. My personal fa- eyesight -Basic model starts around $150 beast,” states Shannon Swenson vorite stills reigns as the turba- -Battery lasts about a week -Harder to access books when not with pure adulation. conducken, which heightens the within a Barnes &Noble One of the earliest documenta- lush piquancy of the turducken tions of this creative dish dates by wrapping the entire outer bird back to 1807, when gastronomist in strips of blubbery bacon. Page Lifestyles odequoit 6 November 2010 R

Aries (March 21st- April 19th) You’re in a good place for receiving The Day the Music Died gifts this month, Ar- ies, if you keep your-

Elaina Nou self open to them. By Roxy Elahi rison’s “While My Guitar Gently Contributor Weeps,” (or, more appropriately, Taurus “While My Uke Gently Weeps”). Horoscopes (April 20th-May Shimabukuro’s skill is awe inspir- 20th) The ukulele: the people’s instru- ing. He performs complicated fin- Feeling the teenage angst, ment. Anyone can play it. Four ny- ger picking and extremely difficult Taurus? Well, this is the lon strings, small fret-board, wide chords and riffs. Shimabukuro is month for you to get it all frets; perfect for dainty digits or now a well know ukulele player out. Cut loose with some of your for meaty mitts, the musically in- and definitely deserves more credit Fall Fun at bestest friends and you’ll end up competent or the virtuoso. For de- than teens who know only the two one step closer to their heart. cades the uke has brought people chords that accompany “Five Years Gemini together. If you have two func- Time” and “You and I”. (May 21st-June 20th) tioning hands and can learn three The ukulele seems to attract Stokoe Farm You’re future is looking simple chords, you’re basically a more attention than, say, the guitar By Sarah Buckley Another unique aspect of Sto- bright, Gemini. For more uke master. or piano even though these other Contributor koe farm is the human-sized elaboration please seek the aid of a Despite its small stature and ador- instruments take years of practice hamster balls. People can go fortune cookie. able sound, the uke has taken pop and natural talent. Those who have When thinking of fall, the first inside and test out their rodent culture by storm. George Harrison been taking piano lessons their en- thing that often comes to mind skills as they run from hay bale Cancer sported a uke in the 1990s and the tire lives or play first chair tuba in is quaint little farms filled with to hay bale inside a giant, col- (June 21st-July 22nd) idea was considered revolutionary. a symphonic band are cast aside pumpkins, hay rides and scrump- orful wheel. I made an absolute Cancer, when the planets Perhaps today’s fad erupted with for musical interlopers with arma- tious fall foods: doughnuts and fool of myself by stumbling out come into a line, you’ll Never Shout Never’s single “Trou- ture skill. cider, apple and pumpkin pie. of the wheel in an awkward—and meet someone who will have a ble.” The lead Not only has the ukulele per- Wheatland, NY’s Stokoe farm is unintentional—backwards som- major impact on you. Keep this new singer’s sweet meated cutesy boy-bands and pop stocked with all of these things, ersault. Even with bumps and connection; it’ll help you out later. soprano voice songs, but also IHS. Students plus an exciting zip-line and bruises as a prize, I still had a After all, it takes two to shoot a and boyish clamor to get a hold of a uke and farm animal fun, from climbing marvelous time. catapult. face made Facebook is littered with videos goats and two adorable llamas And what would a farm be Leo teens coo of our peers playing three you can feed. without a corn maze? Although with ado- chord pro- The first thing I did upon arriv- the one at Stokoe farm was easy, (July 23rd-August 22nd) al was check out the gift shop, a it is still fun to race around in Stop stressing out, Leo, ration. Even gressions charming store packed with jams, search of the way out of the corn everything is going to go more, play- on their fresh cider, honey and maple syr- stalk jumble. your way this month. So sit back ing the uku- new toys, up from local farms and delight- After hours of exploring all and ROAR! lele makes with sta- ful trinkets that ranged from fall that Stokoe farms has to offer, him sensitive, Illustration by Keighley Farrell tuses like Virgo talented and “playin’ the decorations to DIY crafts. The don’t forget to stop and get some (August 23rd-September) unique. Right? uke all day!” or, doors to the gift shop lead out to delicious French fries or a fresh Don’t worry so much Truthfully, the “uking!”(which a giant underground slide which cinnamon doughnut for a sweet about taking charge, ukulele is a fad. now, appar- amuses giggling children, a barn end to a perfect fall day. Virgo. Trust that your significant It has been over- ently, has with electric chickens telling other won’t mess up and that your played out of ob- become corny jokes and stands of pump- best friend will follow through for scurity and into a verb). kins and gourds. For people in you. You’ll be surprised how well mediocrity by But search of some fresh fall decora- If you go: they do when you let them wear the those who believe some tion, a straw fort offers (slight- pants in the relationship. they can gain students ly itchy) fun, and pedal cars let Stokoe farm is located: credit as a musi- believe you take a spin around the “race 656 South Road Libra cian by playing that, as track”. Scottsville, NY (September 23rd-October the most elemen- Rachel Scudder puts it, “ukuleles The best part, however, is the 22nd) tary instrument are just a fad, inspired by people zip-lines, which stretch from one General Admission: Be prepared Libra, this month available. who know nothing about music telephone pole to another and $8 (includes all activites) you’re going to have a major Of course, we must give some but aspire to be musical.” IHS make every rider feel the excite- realization while listening to your credit to ukulele players out there. doesn’t need another uke player, ment of a giggling four-year-old Pumpkin Launcher: $1 for 3 favorite emotionally unstable band. The uke is an instrument, and by so please, add some musical di- child. The people waiting in line launches Take that opportunity to try some- playing it you are indeed a musi- versity to our school community. for a chance to ride ranged in age thing new, you’ll definitely gain cian. Jake Shimabukuro, for exam- Learn the glockenspiel, the man- from about six to sixty, and ev- Pumpkins are priced per some fans from it. ple, began as a YouTube sensation dolin, or even the old standby, ery one of them left laughing and pound with his version of George Har- the piano. smiling. Scorpio (October 23rd-November 21st) Be outgoing this month, Scorpio. Getting outside of your comfort Cooking (Easy) Organic zone will help you to build up Organic cooking doesn't have to be expensive or bland; we'll enough confidence to be the person you want to be. show you how to get more bang--and taste--for your buck. Sagittarius November 22nd-December By Sarah Duchano foods thought to be healthier and 21st) News Editor better for our bodies than the You’re going to be majorly busy this processed foods our country has Not so into cooking organic? become obsessed with, can still month, Sagittarius. All that procras- and : I cooked this recipe for my family, tinating has finally caught up with Perhaps this is because most be delicious. It just calls for a you. Don’t worry, in the end all the people immediately associate the different method of cooking that hard work will pay off and you’ll term “organic” with pure, dry, un- many of us aren’t accustomed to, get the sandwich of your dreams. interesting foods—a bowl of nuts as well as beginning to invest in a and soil for breakfast or a plate few organic staple foods to stock Capricorn of leaves and tofu for supper. Or- in your kitchen. with this dish, avacados and all. Definitely a success! even my step-dad--who claimed to hate avocados--fell in love (December 22nd-January ganics have earned a bad reputa- note Editor-in-chief's 19th) tion over the years, conceivably You may be having some troubles stemming from Woodstock , the this month, Capricorn. Just think music festival in 69’ where gra- outside the box and you’ll be able to nola (a major front runner in the Mexican Mango-Avocado Tilapia handle them with ease. (Except with organic and all-natural markets) Organic brown rice (follow instructions for 4 servings) toasters, it’s probably best to leave was provided for the 400,000 at- 1 medium white onion 1C frozen corn them alone.) tendees, thus becoming the de- Fresh cilantro 4 pieces of fresh caught tilapia fining hippie food. Some people ½ lemon ½ lime Aquarius have since associated eating or- Brown sugar ½ avocado (January 20th-February ganically with a Bohemian way ½ mango Olive oil 18th) of living, maintaining peace and Take some time for yourself. Get harmony between our bodies, the away from your responsibilities 1 can organic black beans Salt, pepper earth, and the food we eat. Ingredients: for a while and exercise your inner Maybe its time to reconsid- child. Doing something spontaneous er. Not to say this isn’t true for Marinate tilapia with olive oil, lime, lemon, brown sugar, fresh cilantro and a few pinches of is just what you need to re-charge. some, but think about this: for a salt and pepper in a large freezer bag. Place in fridge. Pisces food to earn the label “100 per- Make brown rice, following the package instructions. Chop onion and sauté in 1 tsp of olive cent organic,” it must contain (February 19th-March oil. Add 1 cup of frozen corn and a few sprigs of cilantro to the onion and sauté together. only organically produced ingre- When rice is done, pour into pan and mix with sautéed ingredients. 20th) dients and processing aids; to be Method: This is not the month to Remove tilapia from fridge and pan fry covered on medium heat (about 5 minutes per side). “organic” simply means a food be stubborn, Pisces. As Drain can of black beans and heat in small pot. that was grown without the use right as you may think you are, tak- Serve rice mixture and tilapia separate, topping the rice mixture with black of pesticides and fertilizers, and ing in other’s input will really help beans. Top off entire plate with chopped mango and avocado. was produced without the use of you out this month. Just remember, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, if you’re determined to be a god- genetic engineering or irradia- like smarty-pants, duct tape fixes tion. The majority of organic everything. Page Layout by Shannon Swenson odequoit The Arts Page R November 2010 7 "Nature's Tears" The sky cracked open. Creative Creatures and their Crafts Artist Tears fell By Erika Krasz floss. These can be purchased at a perfectly good string; if the knots The earth quaked as the sky Contributor craft store; I prefer Michael’s. Once aren’t tight enough then the whole Spotlight heaved with sorrow. you choose your colors and have the bracelet will look deformed and it Tiny shards of liquid life Quite recently, I have discovered order planned out, the embroidery will become increasingly hard to line threw themselves from the a new form of art. No, it’s not a new floss must be cut. Make sure that the the layers up; if you’re just learning whispers of white style of drawing, or sculpting, but strands are long, more than 12 inches how to make bracelets and keep get- something much more…simplis- (you don’t want to run out of string ting distracted, it’s incredibly easy Pain rushed away, all opened tic: friendship bracelets. These little half way through the project, believe for you to lose your place. Which up to the sky. pieces of inter-woven string have me.) Then the tops of the strands string was I on again? Who only Feeling absorbing healing in eluded my attention for many years, must be tied together using a normal knows how many times I’ve had to the cooling tears. and it was only recently that I was knot, like the first step to tying your ask myself that question. But if you Life opened its very soul, introduced to the magic of bracelet shoes. You’ll want to fasten the knot can survive the pitfalls and push regained all that was lost making. When it comes down to to something sturdy; this is what will through the mistakes (they seem to Calming in its pattern of it, friendship bracelets are a blank help ensure that your other knots will be built into the bracelet-making drums, laying the beat for slate ready to be drawn on; you can be clean and tight. I just stick a safety experience—I haven’t made a single Katy nature do whatever you feel like doing. pin through the knot and attach it to one that was perfect) the end result is Cascading down my face That was only part of what got me my jeans, but if you don’t want tiny well worth it. This is something you Frankenberger hooked, however. The thing I love holes in your clothes then I believe made from scratch, something that is Bringing peace to the inter- most about making friendship brace- some craft stores also sell some- purely you. Up until I completed my Katy Frankenberger, an IHS junior nal chaos, lets is the meaning behind them— thing to hook it to. Once it’s fastened first bracelet I had never known what and extraordinary artist, has been Laying to rest the external each one has their own story and rep- down, the rows of the bracelet are a formidable foe a piece of string drawing since she was so young stress resents a different important person made by tying the strings together, could be, but now I have learned, she couldn’t express her feelings in Wrapping in the silky tears, who is important in your life. I know using another simple knot. It’s not and I know there are others who words. As I sat down to talk with heart, it sounds silly, but every time I look exactly something that can be effec- have conquered the friendship brace- her about her artwork, she cracked Flooded with the love of the down at my bracelets, I’m reminded tively described on paper; it’s actu- lets, and who share my frustrations; jokes and broke the ice with friend- sky’s tears. of my best friends and its comforting ally much easier if someone walks slowly, people are starting to catch ly words and a charismatic smile. By Kaitlyn Tabinsky having them there with me. you through it step by step. There on to the art of bracelet making. I I opened with the old cliché, “So, While the final product is always are many aspects to bracelet making can only encourage those who are how long have you been drawing?” impressive, the actual process of that can make or break your success: interested to give it a go. It may be She laughed, trying to think back to "Fall" making them can prove frustrat- length of string, tightness of knots, hard at first but it does get easier, and memories weathered by time. “Since The season of fallen leaves ing—even infuriating—at times. and concentration. If the string is too there is nothing quite like the shining I was very young,” she replied, “But Red, Green, Orange, Brown Before the bracelet is a true brace- short then it won’t fit around any- triumph that heralds the completion I’ve been doing my anime style The colors of a tree rainbow let, it is many strands of embroidery one’s wrist and you’ve just wasted of your first successful bracelet. since I was in fifth grade.” Basics covered, I asked what exactly she The leaf, was doing with her artwork. “Well, I Falls softly to the ground am putting my artwork up for sale in Not a whisper from them Sips Coffee Shop during the entire month of October.” Katy answered, As they hit the ground “I’m putting my artwork up to show The leaves fall off the tree the world, which will probably be Like an angle descending good practice for the future.” See- from heaven ing an opportunity, I promptly asked

Photos Courtesy of Alex Rousse Photos Courtesy of what her future plans with art are. The roaring winds Make sure you have at least three Make a four with the first two Once you've reached the end of “I want to be an animator. I would That fall brings pieces of string. Then have in mind strings and pull to make a knot. Re- that row, use the new first string love to draw cartoons and mov- The storms that fall along the order that you want to have peat this step twice for each string, and repeat the previous step. ies.” She said, her eyes brightening your colors. Attach the string to using the first string to make the with an excited hope and an uncon- The destruction it leaves something that would keep it still knot every single time so that you behind scious smile curling her lips. Smil- while you're working on it. Safety have a layer of one specific color. ing with her, I asked my final ques- pins work really well. tion, “How are you incorporating The wind carries leaves your talent into your schoolwork?” Like a mom carries her child She responded with a modest tone, The trees sway back and Of the Mind and of the HeART “Well, teachers notice my artwork, forth By Alex Rousse even the lady mowing her lawn while “It’s a way to express yourself through and they assign me posters and web- Like a clock arm telling time Arts Editor humming a song by Keith Urban. Art color and emotion.” While Melissa site designs to do for them, and I get is just another word for how people ex- Stio, a junior, said, “Anything can be extra credit from that.” As fall fades When someone says Art, the listener press themselves and what looks beau- art.” Another thought on the matter The feeling of wonder I felt from immediately imagines painting and It signal the death of trees tiful in their minds and hearts. was that art is considered such when her last answer stayed with me as sculpting. But in reality, art is truly The powder coldness falls the creator believes it to be. Self-per- we said goodbye. Here was a girl more than that. Art by definition is ception is key in this category that is doing something she loves The feeling of joy and giving “the quality, production, ex- of life. for extra credit in school, has a gal- But not until the last leaf falls pression, or realm, In that case, Hallow- lery showing off her pride and joys, From the last standing tree according to aes- een decorations would and knows exactly what she wants By Troy Forbes thetic (emotion- be considered art, too. from the future. One of her inspi- al-based) prin- ci- Throughout town there rations is Hayao Miyazaki, a Japa- ples, of what is are some examples of houses that nese Manga artist. He helped in the Irondequoit Performing Arts beautiful, appealing, or were completely “decked out” for animation of movies like Spirited of more than ordinary sig- the special occasion on October 31st Away and Ponyo. She had hinted nificance.” Art pertains to ev- for this year. These people were ex- that it was because even with mod- erything that is beautiful in the pressing themselves through their ern 3D animation available he still Radium eyes of the beholder. It can range ability to place lawn ornaments in sticks to classic 2D animation and from literature to drawing, music, their windows and jack-o-lanterns on does it better than anyone she’s ever to dancing, and more. Anything that the front porch. Sometimes people known. This is someone who finds Girls can be described as beautiful is art. All For just like to express their inner-most a creative way to express them- aspects can effect one’s emotions and this reason, feelings by scaring small children by selves in such a way where the art force them to see things in a new light. many kids in hiding on the sidelines of the house created is unique to them. Recently Performances: Illustration by Erika Krasz It’s true that art class is a place where Irondequoit High and grabbing the poor little kid’s arm at ESSPA—an award ceremony and you draw and paint but any word can December 5 December 2,3,4 School have expressed their as they swiftly walk forward to claim journalism conference for school have more than one meaning. More 2:00pm 7:30 pm opinion on the subject. Kai- their right to some candy. They didn’t publications—Katy won a gold people need to understand—using ab- tlyn Tabinsky, a junior poet, expect to have to change their pants award for best cartoon/illustration stract thinking—that Art is all around. said, “Art is self expression, halfway through the night. But as long for Rodequoit on the 22nd of Octo- $5 Students $7 Adults It’s the murals sometimes painted on the communication without spoken as it paints the picture of someone’s ber. After looking at her artwork and the sides of buildings, the “weird” words. It’s your opinion.” Similarly, emotions—whether there actually is a witnessing her positive attitude, it’s kid that everyone stares at because he Ryan Wright, the senior illustrations paintbrush involved—the only word to apparent that Katy Frankenberger Featured Photos loves to dance down the hallway, or editor of Rodequoit, discussed that, describe it is ART. will go far. By Allison Maier Left: By Heather Bennett Right: By Paige Smith Page Sports odequoit 8 November 2010 R For bill-ievers, another long Varsity Football season looms ahead Practice leads to Victory By Kelly Stenglein I’m a Bills fan myself, it is not look- the back up quarterback, will take the Contributor ing good, especially against the Bills spot of Trent Edwards. This shocked By Zack Stenglein mented that “The team has been Every single year, Bills fans say the rival teams: the Patriots, the Jets, and not only the Buffalo Bills' team and Contributor working very hard and they are in same thing . . . “there’s always next the Dolphins. It is one thing to lose a the fans, but also the entire NFL. a position to win.” He also said he year!” And every single year we see close game but when you start losing Fitzpatrick started his first game of Varsity football has suddenly was impressed with how the play- the Bills do well in training camp and like they did against the Packers in a the season in week three, giving the emerged above the rest of the ers have been playing so far. “Our preseason (like this year, the Bills thirty- four to seven game, it makes Patriots a run for their money, keep- pack as they climbed to their first ability to over come adversity has had a record of 2 and 2). High hopes you realize that, once again, the Bills ing a tight score of thirty-eight to undefeated record in the regular been tremendous this season. We spread when the Bills beat India- are right where they started. thirty. The Bills got the short end of season, and won the section five have only let in one touchdown in napolis during preseason. Edwards, Chan Gailey, the head coach of the stick in that game but the point is championship. After an exciting the second half this season.” He fighting for the starting position as simple. One change to the Bills of- 31-28 win against Webster Schro- also said that he was “Very ex- quarterback, came to play with a five fense and look what happens . . . a eder, the Eagles have shown who cited about the level of work on change in the final scores and how out of eight passing rate for ninety owns the field. Clearly, haven the Bills are playing. Maybe Trent three yards including a risen from last season, the unit- seventy yard touchdown just wasn’t the man to get Buf- falo’s job done. ed Eagles are the Section Five "The team has champs and a force to be reck- oned with. been working very The varsity football team is venturing to the playoffs and pur- hard and is in a suing a state champion trophy. The team is led by quarterback position to win." Brielle Caples, number eleven, -Wade Bianco who has set the bar for the Eagles to an all-time high with a total of 966 yards for an average of 120.8 the team,” and how “Their tough, yards a game. He also has seven united, and persevering person- passing touchdowns with a long alities has made this team a huge of 43 yards. This year’s passing success in the season so far.” Illustration courtesy of Ryan Wright game has been clearly outstand- The Eagles are truly invincible pass to wide receiver Lee ing, and the rushing game has this season. According to the stats Evans. With this quarterback on the been extraordinary with rusher and the information provided by loose and running back C.J Spiller Javante Mack in the back field. Coach Wade Bianco, the Eagles scoring a thirty one yard touchdown He has racked up a total of 1,233 have certainly made a stunning run, it was no wonder why Buffalo yards and seventeen touchdowns. appearance and are more than de- led the whole game coming to a final score of thirty-four to twenty- one. Even though most of the talk Head coach Wade Bianco com- serving of their Section Five title. Once the Bills walked on that is about Trent Edwards, C.J Spiller green turf for their first regular sea- contributed much to the team by run- son game, all hope was lost again. the Buffalo Bills, realizes something ning for 228 yards. This just goes to drastic needs to be changed and fast. prove that maybe, just maybe, with The main purpose of the game of a little tweaking of the offense and "Once again, the football is to get that football in the making it better and stronger by end zone. So who is causing more of opening more holes for Spiller, and Bills are right the problems for the Bills losses' thus making accurate throws, it will im- far is none other than Trent Edwards. pact the Bills. back where they Due to his continued inaccuracy and It is imperative that the Bills start started." inability to lead the team, Edwards making more adjustments so that the was let go as the Bills' quarterback team will succeed in the long run. and landed a place on the Jackson- With an improving offense and a new Now 0 and 7, the Bills fans are won- ville Jaguars. Maybe there, Trent will quarterback for the 2011 NFL draft, Photo courtesy of Wade Bianco dering . . . “when is it going to be improve and get the right coaching the Bills should look to be in better our turn to win games, to go to the for him to succeed, but in the mean shape and maybe the fans won’t have playoffs, and to win the superbowl?” time, we are short on quarterbacks. to say “when will it be our turn?” by I can honestly say that even though Gailey announced that Fitzpatrick, the 2011 season. Coach's Corner. . . By Ashli Terrigino Gretchen Bush, Field Hockey Contributor “Irondequoit field hockey is cur- Bridget Sadler, JV Field Hockey rently 11-4-1 and will be entering the sectionals as the number two seed. . . A “We finished our season this Monday Chris Culver's year in review few highlights of the season have been with a win against Pittsford Mendon to numerous come from behind victories, remain undefeated. I think this season including a historic, first time win over the girls really came together and pushed field hockey powerhouse, East Roches- themselves. It was truly a fifteen person By Robb Locurto Culver batted .251, stole 7 bases in level, the New York Penn League. ter. Another highlight was beating num- effort. . . We finished our season eleven Contributor 11 chances, and raked 11 extra base Of the thousands of players that ber one seed Mendon in overtime after and four. In our homecoming we scored Overnight, Chris Culver became a hits (8 doubles, 1 triple, and 2 home were up for consideration, Culver losing to them earlier in the season.” runs). Culver’s fielding also stayed stood out enough to crack the top with eight seconds remaining in the celebrity. “Cito,” as he is now called game off a penalty corner to take the lead 10, a quick and promising start and by the media, gained recognition in good shape the whole year, as and win the game. And against Pittsford Stephen Brickler, Boys Soccer Culver achieved a respectable .912 a positive sign for both him and the not only in Rochester, but all across Mendon, a team with only one loss this “Our current record is 9-6-1 and New York. Chris was selected with fielding percentage. His most im- Yankees. season, prior to playing us, we scored we finished in third place in a very the last pick (32nd overall) in the portant stat, though, has nothing to Around IHS, he is still an icon. two minutes into the second half and tough Monroe County Division One. first round of the 2010 MLB ama- do with hitting, fielding, running, Whether it is a painting in the held them to four shots on goal on our We earned the number two seed for teur draft by his favorite team: the or throwing. His 56 games played way to a victory and undefeated season.” the Section Five Class AA tourna- New York Yankees. Immediately, proves just how much time and ment which is the highest seed ever Irondequoit was swept into Culver- how much promise Culver has and "Around IHS, Jean Aurio, Girls Swimming achieved in the boys soccer program. mania. He was mentioned in every the faith the Yankees have in him. “Rachel Eckert, Arianna Buja, Some highlights are beating previously unbeaten Webster Schroeder and state hallway and teachers were writing The pinnacle of Culver’s young ca- Alida Mooney, Kali Elahi and Elena [Culver] is ranked Pittsford Sutherland, both by him into daily lessons. A star was reer came recently, when Baseball Rohr all stand out this year. Alida America magazine named him the and Kali worked extremely hard this one to nothing scores. born. still an icon." The team finished the regular season 10th best prospect at his current year. They both achieved multiple The obvious fact about Culver’s by winning six out of seven games. sectional qualifying times for Class future is his position, shorstop, . . Our leading scorer is sophomore A, so they were able to pick what which is currently filled by the Charlie Cosentino with six goals and they wanted to do in sectionals. Both Yankee captain himself, Derek weight room or just a topic of dis- one assist. Close behind are sopho- cussion, Culver-mania is still alive. girls set the bar high for the rest of Jeter. Jeter, whose contract expires more Matthew Tucker with five goals Mrs. Bartela, a math teacher at IHS, our swimmers. Kali is also a captain upon the season’s completion, most and two assists and senior Matt Wolfe recalls Culver as “A wonderful stu- and did an amazing job leading the likely will stay in the Big Apple with four goals and four assists. Other dent, great to work with, and very girls in the pool. Arianna broke 200 key performers are Dan Buerkle (three until his career comes to an end in kind as well.” Coach Tim Mabb, a in her score for diving this year. She goals and three assists), Matt Hohler 3 to 4 years, which is where Culver mentor for Culver during his IHS has matured as an athlete and grown and Jakob Graff.” fits in. The Yankees already have so much. Elena Rohr is a first year tenure, calls Chris “A dedicated ath- Matt Tytler, Boys Cross Country in house options to replace Jeter, lete with lots of room to grow and swimmer and diver. She started off on Jv, but as the season progressed, "We have had an up and down sea- such as infielder Ramiro Pena, but a promising future.” Senior Matt showed what a fast learner and a hard son just like our cross country cours- no pure shortstops like Culver. De- Ramsey, the starting catcher for worker she is. She made sectionals in es. We have struggled a little in our spite rumors of a position switch to the varsity baseball team and occa- diving and is part of two relay teams league meets, mainly due to the fact pitcher, Culver started at shortstop sional catcher for Culver’s pitches, at sectionals. Elena is only in seventh that our league is incredibly strong in his first professional game, start- called him “A superb athlete. He ing with the Gulf Coast League grade. this year. On the other hand we have was incredible and still is. He was a Rachel shined this year in diving. done very well at invites this year. Yankees and ending with the Staten great locker room guy and a definite She was undefeated in dual and broke Our top guys with season best 5k are: Island Yankees after a promotion. team leader, too.” Clearly, IHS can’t three records, one at Penfield and two Junior Eric Bigenwald (16:47), junior The big leagues have been tough get enough of Chris Culver, even here at IHS. She is a great captain this Nick Koss (16:58), junior Connor on Culver thus far, but he has ad- after he’s moved on. With the way year. She leads by example, but also Enright (16:46), sophomore James justed nicely. In his first full mi- things are going, he will be the next knows when to have a little fun to Wilczewski (17:11), and sophomore nor league season with New York, household name in the MLB. help unite the team.” Zachary Muzdakis (17:40)." Page odequoit Sports R November 2010 9 A t h l e t e S p o t l i g h t What sport do What sport you play? How long do you play? have you played? How long have I play varsity girls volley- you played? ball. I've been playing for I play varsity foot- six years. ball. I have played E football for eleven J How did you start years. a m playing? In What got you seventh grade I got cut interested v m from the soccer team, so I in football? decided to play volleyball I wanted to play a o a instead, and I've played sport where I could ever since. have fun with the n other players. What have you done to succeed in your sport? What do you like about your team? t L I like how our team is united - we are one. I work hard, am dedicated, and I have a good e attitued towards the game. o Why are you so successful in your sport? I am successful because my main key goal is to n Are you planning on playing in college? have fun. Yes, but I don't know where yet. Probably in a M a Division III school. Are you planning on playing in college? Yes, but I am undecided on where I am going. a d Have you ever been injured? Yes, I have broken my finger and sprained my Have you ever been injured? c i ankle during my sports career. Yes, I chipped my pelvis playing football. I was out for the whole season. k e What is your favorite pump-up song? What is your favorite pump-up song? r "Up All Night" by Drake. "Tick Tick Boom" by The Hives. What is your most memorable moment? What is your most memorable moment? My most memorable moment is winning the Winning the Section V championship last Octo- State Championship in 2008. ber, because we won with a fake field goal. What's the final score for Reggie Bush? By: Jack Demarco year, they capped it all off with Heisman Trophy itself and to to do because obviously I do In My Opinion. . . Columnist a Superbowl victory. the people who came before me respect the Heisman. And I do These actions are unnec- On September 14th of this Reggie Bush’s future took and the people coming after. I respect all the things it stands essary considering the other year, Reggie Bush relinquished an unexpected turn, however, just felt like it was the best thing for.” Heisman winners that have the Heisman Trophy, making when recent allegations hit the to do, the most respectful thing This scandal has over shad- not been punished for their him the first player to do so in press regarding the possible owed the great accomplish- wrong doings. the seventy-five year existence illegal recruiting activity of ments Bush made on the foot- O.J. Simpson, for exam- ball field. Furthermore, it will be of the award. this high profile player ple, won the Heisman Tro- hard for some to remember his Reggie Bush has been de- during his enrollment at phy and currently resides impressive statistics now that scribed as one of the most dy- USC. It was concluded in jail. What action has the the trophy was returned. This namic football players of this that Reggie Bush and his Heisman Committee taken era. At University of Southern family accepted cash and reality is shameful, and the on O.J.? None. Also, what California, he was a punt re- gifts from sport agents during return of the award should does that say about the se- turner, played wide receiver, his college career. When the not ultimately decide the verity of taking bribes? and of course was an explosive NCAA released this report, mark he leaves on college Compared to problems runningback. In 2005 he piled Reggie Bush’s accomplish- football and the USC pro- concerning performance up 2,890 all-purpose yards and ments at USC lost their great- gram. led USC to the BCS national ness. “I think what he did on the enhancing drugs and over- title game. Despite losing the Although the NCAA never field is more reflective of who all conduct and behavior game to Texas, he was still re- flat-out took the Heisman Reggie Bush is than this scan- of nationally-recognized garded as one of the best play- away from Bush, they essen- dal,” said Mike Yanus, an IHS athletes, Bush’s infraction ers the collegiate level has ever tially forced him to give back senior. seems minor in nature. seen. So it was no surprise when the trophy. As a result of the scandal, the Reggie Bush was and will Reggie Bush won the Heisman Bush stated, ''It's me number five Bush jersey has be one of the most revered Trophy, one of the most presti- showing re- been removed from the wall college football players of gious sports accolades. Further- spect to of the L.A. coliseum. The uni- all time. And his records and more, his potential in the NFL the versity has also removed their play on the field are what was obvious when the New Or- copy of the Heisman from should be remembered, not leans Saints drafted Bush sec- Heritage Hall as well as the bribes he accepted in the ond overall in 2006. Ever since other Bush related- process. I am happy he put he suited up in black and gold, Illustration by Erika Krasz references from the the pressure on himself so the Saints have slowly emerged campus and athletic that now we can all move as an elite franchise. And last facilities. on. Page odequoit Fall Festivities R November 2010 10 Photos by: Melissa Stio, Megan Esparza-Miller, Jordan Cummings, and Isiah Claudio

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