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December 17, 2014 Volume XXI Hawk Issue 6 Happenings

A Publication of Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526

SOAR students volunteer at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Sierra Schell - 9, Kira Pannepacker - 10, Jocelyn Niewzwiecki - 12, and Michaela Riveria - 12 On November 3, students in the SOAR program at Hamburg area High School went up to Hawk Mountain to volunteer and help with trail maintenance. Students helped with moving rocks onto the sides of the trail to prevent soil erosion. Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process that affects all landforms. The Earth crumbles during this process and there are no more trails left to clearly walk on. Students had to manually dig the rocks out of the ground using tools like shovels and picks. Using gloves they had to hand pick them out of the ground from a differ- Students attend annual Christmas Dance ent area near the trail. They carried the rocks, varying in shape and size as small as a softball and some were bigger than a basketball, from an area away from the trail. This task Megan Krick – 9 was not easy since it was in the forest with naturally occurring holes and uneven terrain. The volunteers had to line the rocks on both sides of the approximately 3 foot wide trail The Christmas dance was held at CJ Hummel’s on December 6. 271 students attended and then had to reposition dirt, twigs and leaves to make it look natural once again. in grades 9-12. The dance was sponsored by STUCO. When people got there they started When they were done fixing the trail, students were able to explore the rest of Hawk to take photos with all of their friends. The DJ announced for the winter court to go up to the dance floor, they started to announce the queen and king. The king was Aaron Nelson Mountain sanctuary, walking on other trails to the North and South look out. and the queen was Chyanne Lesher. After they crowned Chyanne the king from last year At the end of the trip, students explored the garden and received seeds and tips for the and Chyanne slow danced. rain garden they will create at Hamburg Area High School. The DJ told everyone to take their seats so they could start to give out the salad and “I never realized how a few students could make such a difference in the environment then dismissed tables to get their food. The food consisted of rolls, corn, ham, baked or other people to enjoy,” said Sierra Schell. chicken, mashed potatoes, and fruit. For the dessert there was cupcakes. They also had “The North lookout was such an extraordinary site; it was so peaceful,” said by Jocelyn a hot chocolate bar where students could add anything into the hot chocolate. When Niedzwiecki. everyone was done eating the dancing started. “I was very impressed by how the students acted and accomplished the task so fast.” said Logan Albrecht and Brooke Bensinger freshman both said “My favorite part of the by Ryan Betz, Hawk Mountain representative. dance was the Shirley temples and the dancing.” Ashley Grim freshman favorite part was the hot chocolate bar and dancing. Mainly everyone was on the dance floor for the music unless they got tired from dancing or didn’t want to dance.

Congratulations Kristen Wade! November Student of the Month

See the next issue for the feature article about her. Seniors and Teachers - remember you can nominate students for this award. Students Celebrate Winter Spirit See Miss McCarthy for more information. Tara Maloney – 9

This year’s Winter Spirit Week will take place on Wednesday, December 17 to Tuesday, In this issue... In this issue... December 23. There will be a pep rally on Tuesday, December 23 as well. Wednesday - Ugly Sweater Day Math Championship - page 2 LEO Club Trip - page 5 Thursday - Christmas Sock Day Hamburg THON - page 2 Winter - page 5 Friday - Character Day Sports - page 3 Writing Competitition - page 6 Monday - Snuggle Up by the Fire Day (wear lounge pants, sweatpants, fleece pants, Drama Hawks - page 3 Shakespeare Tour - page 6 Pajamas or slippers and yoga pants are NOT okay.) Artist Spotlight - page 3 Spotlights - page 7 Reviews - page 4 Toy guide - page 8 Tuesday - White Out Day Page 2 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Lexi Shuey starts forcing on future Jennifer Hoshauer – 9

Lexi Shuey is a freshman at Hamburg Area High School. She previously attended Blue Mountain High School and she then moved to Shoemakersville to live with her dad. She says, “I like Hamburg better than Blue Mountain because the dress code here is more realistic.” At Blue Mountain the dress code is any colored shirt with a collar and any colored pants that are not jeans. The only disappointment in changing schools was that she played volleyball at Blue Mountain, and when she came to Hamburg, there was no volleyball team. However she just recently joined the volleyball club that Mr. Webb is advising. In her free time she likes to go shopping for new clothing just for fun. Her two favorite stores to shop in are American Eagle and Hollister. She also likes to hang out with friends on the weekends, like to go shopping Hamburg Area High School or to the movies. When she moved to Hamburg she found new friends very quickly. When Lexi graduates high school she wants to go to be a Physical Therapist. She wants holds first annual Mini -THON to go to college for this job because she loves to be with people and to work with making them better. A physical therapist is always moving around and never sitting at a desk the Melanie Haas – 11 whole day. On April 18, 2015, Hamburg Area High School will hold its first annual Mini-THON. Mini- THON is a 12 hour activity marathon. There will be a DJ all 12 hours, a different theme The Berks County Interscholastic and chant for every hour, sports tournaments and talent competitions. The event will be open to people of all ages and is not just limited to those who either attend or live in the Mathematics Championship tests Hamburg area. Everyone is welcome to participate in this amazing event. Behind Mini-THON is junior Hannah Schreffler. Hannah learned about Mini-THON when she attended a HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Conference in Philadelphia students this past spring. Of her experience she said, “While I was there, I met so many kids who aspired to do great things at their schools and in world despite others pushing them down Julian Warner – 12 or telling them they couldn’t do it. One of the panelists at HOBY had been in Penn State’s THON all four years of college and now helps out every year, and as soon as he started The Berks County Interscholastic Mathematics Championship was held on Wednesday, talking about it, I knew this was what I wanted to take back to Hamburg with me.” November 12, at Alvernia University. The three Hamburg Area High School students who Throughout the year leading up to Mini-THON, there will be many fundraising attended the competition were seniors Jordan Wagner, Damian Ulrich, and Julian Warner. opportunities. All the money that the district raises will go directly back to Four Diamonds The high school mathematics teacher, Ms. Caitlin Browne, chaperoned the students on Fund. The Fund is in partnership with Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, where the trip. The team placed third. they donate millions of dollars a year to not only find a cure to cancer, but also for better The students arrived at the university shortly after 8:00 a.m. and the competition began treatment research and to cover a family’s medical expenses that insurance does not shortly afterwards. The 18 schools in attendance each received two team questions which cover. Most families as Penn State Hershey who have a child with cancer never see a all group members worked on, and they were given 30 minutes to complete the problems. medical bill because of Four Diamonds Fund. If anyone is interested in joining Mini-THON or helping out on a committee, should The students then got individual tests that were 18 questions long and were given 90 min- contact Hannah at [email protected], Miss Reimer at MegRei@hasdhawks. utes to work through the problems. The problems required the competitors to use a mix of org or [email protected]. algebraic, trigonometric, higher order thinking, and probability and statistic skills. The tests were then collected and three speakers discussed different ways that math occurs in the real world, such as in music and literature. The one Hamburg competitor, Mini View – What’s your Damian Ulrich, said, “The competition was a chance to, I dunno (sic), use what I have learned in my math classes. The speakers opened my eyes to all the opportunities there are to use math in the real world.” favorite holiday movie? The individual and team sections of the competition were not graded on the site, and the Kyra Neff - 9 results have not yet been determined. The overall victors of the competition will receive Santa a trophy which they may keep for an entire year. The attending students ate a comple- Clause mentary lunch of ziti, salad, bread, and various deserts. The teachers and students then My favorite movie because returned to their schools at the end of the day. is The Nightmare it’s before Christmas, festive because I grew and up watching it. - because Daniel Baumert, Taking foreign language helps Tim freshman Allen (who with life after plays Santa Clause) high school is my favorite actor. - Wyatt Ritchie, junior Lydia Warner – 9

There are many reasons why taking a foreign language in high school is not only beneficial, but also rewarding. According to ircsd.org, taking a foreign language increases global understanding. Having the ability to communicate and un- derstand a culture is important because so many nations rely on each other for goods and supplies. Not understanding a culture can lead to mistrust and misunderstanding. I like Elf because I like to sing in the It also interrupts cooperation and negotiation. shower. - Kai Miller, senior Knowing a foreign language can raise employment potential. In order for businesses to Frosty the Snowman because it was my effectively compete in an economy, their employees should be able to deal and communi- My favorite movie is The Christmas Story. It childhood. - Connor Oswald, sophomore cate with other cultures. If an employee speaks only one language, it limits the amount of has been tradition ever since I was little that people that they are able to deal and communicate with. my dad and I watched it together.” Another reason to take a foreign language in high school is to increase knowledge of - Mr. Hetrich, teacher current language. Knowing other languages can help a student’s general understanding of Hawk Happenings Publication Information languages and helps to be able to use current language more efficiently. Knowing another language can help life skills. It helps ones’ learning ability and helps Adviser: Miss Terri McCarthy; Editor-in-Chief: Naomi Singer; Editorial Group: Cody Cordwell, Kalyn Furry, Jenn Guldin, Sarah Hanlon, Zoe Irey, Neal Kerschner, Abigail Livinghouse, Eliza Moseman, Caitlin Ramsey, Naomi in areas such as mental flexibility, problem solving, reasoning, and creativity. Singer, Julian Warner, Kiana Wright; Staff: Sarah Aten, Meredith Browder, Kylie Clark, Mackenzie Daughtry, Eileen Finally, learning a foreign language makes traveling more enjoyable and possible to Deisemann, Morgan Delong, Nicole Eberhardt, Rhiannon Elias, Amber Fillman, Erik Fleischel, Melanie Haas, Jennifer Hoshauer, Olivia Jacobs, Connor Klang, Brenna Klinger, Megan Krick, Morgan Krick, Ronald Lavigne, make new friends. Depending on the destination, there will probably be many different Brea Lesher, Stephen Magrowski, Tara Maloney, Kiara Mariano, Alyssa Marzili, Taylor Millette, Laura Mills, Kyra kinds of people from all around the world. Knowing the language of the culture can help Neff, Rachael Noecker, Yelitza Pagan, Emilee Sassaman, Kayla Sobonilla, Hannah Stertzel, Alex Strausser, with things such as asking for directions or ordering at a restaurant. It can also increase Lydia Warner, Marley Wheeler, Ivory Yoder. Hawk Happenings, published 16 times per year by the students in the publications class at Hamburg Area High School, is printed by School Publications Company. It is distributed the opportunity to communicate with more people, which helps to make new friends that free of charge throughout the Hamburg Area High School community. The opinions in this newspaper represent could last a lifetime. those of the student writers and do not represent the opinions of the faculty, staff, administration, or school board of the Hamburg Area School District. We are a member of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA), Learning a foreign language has many rewarding benefits. the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), and Quill and Scroll. If you have any questions or comments Mrs. Stevens believes that German is good for “boosting college and career options, regarding Hawk Happenings, anything that appears in its pages, or if you would like to sponsor our paper with a learning about German history and culture, standing out from your peers, making new donation, please contact Miss Terri McCarthy, Hawk Happenings, Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA, 19526. Our email address is [email protected] and our phone number is 610-562-3861, connections, and having fun in class.” x2132. For more information, visit ircsd.org or justaddgerman.org. Page 3 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Hawks Sports Action In the Spotlight: Getting back to the court Sean Stanish Alex Strausser – 11 Paige Lesher is a junior returning for her third season of Ronnie Lavigne – 12 basketball, and is a key varsity player for the team. Paige

is hoping for a really good season this coming winter, in November 17, 2014 officially began the the past the team has reached districts and Paige is really 2014-2015 wrestling season, a year that will hoping to go further. Her plans are to have an undefeated be pivotal in building the confidence and season. beginning the legacies of what is expected Paige is a great role model for the freshmen because she to be a very talented freshman class. The is one of the top three point shooters for the team and does sophomores will be expected to hold their well staying on her opponent causing them to foul. Paige own and fight for every inch on the mat, a makes almost all of her free-throws, during practice her av- task to which they are no stranger. A core erage at the line is about nine for ten. She is a very well- group of juniors and seniors will be expect- rounded player and keeps all her grades above a 90. Paige ed to put points on the board and help lead the team to victory. For Sean Stanish, one of is very involved with her studies and is a two sport athlete. only two seniors on the team, the expectation placed on him by his coaches and himself, She enjoys basketball but her main sport is softball. is much greater. Paige spends more than half of her week and the whole Sean is the varsity wrestler at the 120 pound weight class and is the only returning weekend on softball, and plays on a travel team called the state qualifier on the team this year. Sean has a spectacular record of 97-30 and is only Valley Forge Patriots, on weekends she has tournaments three wins away from joining the prestigious “100 Win Club” with such greats as Nick Sta- that normally last a full day or even two. When she does not bile and Brad Kummerer. As such, he will be playing a very important role as not only a have tournaments, she goes to college camps. She invests point-scorer, but also as an example for the younger wrestlers on the team. He has been all her time into these camps and also has a pitching coach. wrestling since first grade and has won numerous gold medals and trophies. However, it Her interest in pitching started in about sixth grade, and has is not the awards or accolades that makes wrestling worth it for Sean. For him, it is more been playing softball since fourth grade. Paige’s basketball about the outlet for the everyday stresses that he encounters in life. For him, it is his av- career started in about fifth grade, she enjoys the sport but enue through which he pushes himself to grow. has a love for softball that is much stronger. Sean’s wrestling career, while successful, has not come without its share of adversity. Last season, Sean was faced with what he calls the toughest challenge yet. Regional quarter-finals, Sean was up against Boiling Springs’ standout Korbin Myers, the two were battling back and forth, until Korbin latched on Sean’s ankle and began running the corner Kassidy Bonenfant enjoys basketball to get the takedown. Sean defended well against the eventual state champion, but in a Mackenzie Daughtry – 9 technical flurry, his knee popped out of place, forcing him to injury default out of the match. The very next day, Sean went on to place 5th at the Southeastern Regional Tournament Kassidy Bonenfant is a freshman in Hamburg Area High School who is on the girls and become one of two state qualifiers for Hamburg that year. Basketball team. She started playing basketball when she was in 4th grade and has been After high school, Sean is most assuredly going to continue his education at a post- playing ever since. In basketball Kassidy defends the basket, shoots baskets, and makes secondary level. In addition to furthering his education, he wants to continue with his good passes. wrestling career, something that has been close to his heart for years. Depending on how The difficult things in basketball Kassidy said is “Basketball players need to be commit- his senior season plays out, Sean’s future plans could include wrestling at the NCAA Divi- ted. They need to do whatever it is they need to do to make themselves better and never sion One level at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, South Carolina. give up.” Kassidy says, “The easy thing about basketball is being a family and cheering each other on.” Basketball interferes with Kassidy’s social life because she never really gets to hang out with her friends after school, but she really wanted to join, because she liked Artist in the Spot- playing. light: Peyton Keller Brenna Klinger – 12 Drama Hawks’ Attend Freedom

Peyton Keller is a senior at Hamburg Area High School who is involved in three High School’s Show, Curtains different art courses throughout her typical school day: painting, drawing, and ceramics. Naomi Singer – 9 Her favorite subjects to draw are landscapes because she has never been the type of per- The Drama Hawks took a field trip in November to see Freedom High School perform son to be able to sit down and draw a portrait the musical Curtains. It was a long and anticipated event for the Drama Hawks who have of someone else. been waiting since the start of this school year for this event. The students at Freedom Peyton says that everyone has the poten- High School only had just over a month to prepare for this event, but they managed to tial to be an artist, it just requires patience, have a stellar performance. and sometimes what you are drawing no Curtains is a whodunit musical taking place in the theater after their performance’s matter what materials are being using it may opening night. This musical within a musical was an edge of the seat event opening with not always come out perfectly. When Peyton draws she says it is easier for her to focus the murder of one of the leads. As the cast and crew attempt to get to the bottom of the when she plays music and she prefers something soothing and suggests 105.7. murder of Jessica Cranshaw, they are forced to have practices trying to get the new lead- She cannot say she looks up to any specific artists, but she does admire artists work ing lady, Georgia, ready for their next show. With some unexpected deaths and tongue such as Tim Burton and Scott Radke. Peyton researched careers in art, and it has crossed in cheek humor, this show had the audience laughing one second and sobbing the other. her mind to further her education in the subject because it is something she admired and While it was not exactly Broadway material, the majority of the Drama Hawks seemed would enjoy doing for the rest of her life. to have enjoyed it. The songs were catchy and enjoyable, and the acting of the students’ was for the most part excellent. However, a few minor things left some of the Drama Hawks leaving in frustration. One of this minuscule mistakes was that a mannequin that was meant to be a dead body had no hands, much to the anger of the few who was not bursting into hysterical laugh- ter with the rest of the audience. Another was the accent of a supposedly British director, leaving many to question his ethnicity. The costumes they used were exquisite, and the set changes were nearly instantaneous. ‘I liked how it was a good learning experience for everyone. We got to see all the mistakes and the good things they did, and overall it was a beneficial trip for everyone,’ said Marley Wheeler, who is the president of Drama Hawks. Besides a few minor mishaps here and there, it is safe to say that Freedom High School’s performance of ‘Cur- tains’ was just shy of being a success. Page 4 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Criticism Corner Gwen Stefani “Everything… affects everything” Book releases Baby review of Thirteen Reasons Why Don’t Lie Taylor Millette - 10

Kylie Clark – 9 Although this book is not new to the public, it is something everybody should read regardless of what their favorite genre is. This Gwen Stefani is a global superstar and a mind changing book by Jay Asher, is about coach for the seventh season of The Voice. a girl named Hannah Baker who committed Her new single, Baby Don’t Lie, came out on October 20, 2014. She has achieved suicide. Instead of leaving a note, she worldwide success as a songwriter, recorded tapes for 13 different people with performer and recording artist and sold over 13 different stories. 30 million albums worldwide for her album, The story follows a fellow classmate, Push and Shove, with her band No Doubt. Clay Jensen. He is confused and is afraid to Stefani is also widely recognized as an know why the box of tapes was sent to him. accomplished designer within the fashion As he listens to the tapes he follows a map industry and a trendsetter. She launched that came with the tapes. On these tapes, several brands including L.A.M.B., Harajuku Lovers and GWP. She is currently putting Hannah explains what she went through and finishing touches on her new album and this album is to be released later this year. how everybody played a part in her decision. Baby Don’t Lie is about insecurities in a relationship, where she questions her man’s Some may think that this is unfair of her love. This is a pop and reggaepop song. She starts off the song singing, “Un huh, here we go,” to a bass line and hand claps. More lyrics are “But there’s something behind those because the people never even realized eyes / Those eyes / That you can’t that you can’t disguise / Disguise.” In the chorus she what they were doing when they did it, but it is fair in every way. “Hannah’s story changed sings, “Baby don’t, baby don’t, baby don’t, baby don’t lie… / I don’t need to cry no longer.” Clay’s life. It has the power to change many more.” Under Pressure achieves nothing This book is a must read because it changes the reader’s view about the world. It makes them think about what they are saying and doing around other people. Schools may say that there is no bullying in their school but it’s everywhere. This may not be a popular short of excellence subject around teenagers, but bullying has an effect on a lot of people. It hurts the victim in Erik Fleischel – 11 more ways than one, and the person who is bullying is often times oblivious that they are actually doing it. “Everything… affects everything.” This quote from the novel simply says Logic, a rapper hailing from Gaithersburg, it all and readers will quickly learn this as they go from the front cover to the back. Maryland, released his debut studio album Thirteen Reasons Why is a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. Over two entitled Under Pressure on October 21, million copies have been sold. One of the reviews for the book includes, “This book has 2014 under Def Jam Recordings. For years, changed my perspective towards people. It’s an awesome novel and it makes readers Logic has been generating a name for appreciate the greater things in life. NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER and always himself within the music industry with the release of several mixtapes which were all remember that there are two sides to a story.” greatly accepted by the hip-hop community. For more information and reviews on this book go to www.thirteenreasonswhy.com. Faced with a future that appeared rough after dropping out of high school, Logic persevered and continued to follow his Rixton gets know from Me and dream with a relentless work ethic. His grand product of all of his trials and tribulations is now available for all to hear. My Broken Heart to Wait On Me With Under Pressure, Logic reveals his life story compact with details from his Kiana Wright- 9 rough upbringing consisting of, but not limited to, a repulsive home life and drug-addicted parents. The opening tracks of the album provide first person accounts of acts of corrupted The band Rixton is from Manchester, youth where he grew up. Logic provides a detached tone in these songs, as if these events England and includes four members. Jake were repetitive and common occurrences during his childhood. Roche is their front man. Charley Bagnall is Numerous times throughout the album, Logic referred to “Nikki” as his escape from the main guitarist. Lewis Morgan and Danny stress. The typical listener would expect this to be a human being, but on track ten of the Wilkin are the backup vocals, drums and album, Logic reveals his vice to be nicotine, which is found in cigarettes. piano. They started to get big in the United The expression of his flaws not as a musician, but as a human being, brings together States in 2013 when their song Me and My the whole album, completing the personal experience he is portraying. Under Pressure is Broken Heart debuted. But even before considered to be one of the top hip-hop albums released this year, and the large fan base they got popular, they did many covers that Logic has accumulated over the years will be anxiously awaiting the release of new on YouTube, and that is where they were music. Under Pressure is now available in stores and can also be purchased at: https:// itunes.apple.com/us/album/under-pressure/id921039202. discovered by Scooter Braun. They are signed to Interscope Records. Me and My Broken Heart is their debuting song on Rixton’s upcoming album. The Gift ideas for this holiday season song is based on the band members and a Emilee Sassaman – 10 girl who fools them and blindsides the boys. They sing about the heartache and effects Trying to decide what type of gifts to give of how they feel after they find out the real truth about this girl. In the music video, a girl out during the Christmas season can be a real is portrayed as a gold digger and player. The couples go to a poker match with the same hassle. Weather it is for kids, teenagers, parents, girl. In the end the main singer is not blindsided and takes the money and goes home. The grandparents or co-workers, this time of the music video portrays the song meaning very well and the director did a fine job. The video season can be a real pain. Sometimes while relates to the song and gives the viewer the feeling of heartache. trying to pick out gifts for others, the giver may Wait on Me was their next big hit. In the song’s video, the band was invited to an not know what the receiver has, wants, or needs. There are many good gifts to give out this holiday important house party. They sing about waiting on a girl forever and being good to her. season that anyone should be sure to love. The hosts wife and Jake are meant to have a relationship. Throughout the video viewers Typically adults such as grandparents, can see the other band members with girls in whom they share interest. In the end the parents and co-workers like more sentimental chauffer gives Jake the key and the lady and Jake ride away together, being together gifts. Do it yourself (DIY) gifts can be really fun eventually. The music video correlates with the bands main idea of how the song should to create and give out. At a local craft store be interpreted. Rixton writes about love songs that ordinary people can relate to, and their there are plenty of crafty and inexpensive music videos add to the music being more relatable. things that can be turned into a really Unlike any band originating from the UK, One Direction for example, Rixton’s, Jake wonderful gift. Some really thoughtful gifts Roche says, “we kind of do our own thing, the comparisons between us and One Direction include: a necklace to mom, a watch to dad, don’t affect us. Rixton is its own band and we do not strive to compare to other bands. a picture college to grandparents, and treat For more information visit www.rixtonnand.com or www.GoMoxie.org bags for co-workers. With these gifts, include a thought written poem or letter to really make the gift extra special. Teenagers are probably the most difficult to shop for, so here is a gift guide to help get through it. For girls: a trendy bracelet (Alex and Ani or Pandora), a gift card to their favorite clothing or beauty store, lotions and perfume (Bath and Body Works), purses and clutches (Vera-Bradley). For boys: a gift card to their favorite sports store, tickets to see their favorite sports and teams, cologne, a shirt from their favorite store or simply the newest video game. Mark your Kids can fuss about what they want and they probably will have a meltdown if they wakeup Christmas morning and cannot find what they are looking for under the tree. calendar - Holiday Sometimes parents cannot afford the extravagant gifts their kids want. To solve that problem here is a list of affordable toys kids will enjoy: iTunes cards, toy store cards (the amount does not even need to be high, if the kid sees they received money to go to break December 24, the toy store and get a toy they will still be satisfied), video games, Nerf guns or a pet. The list can go on for a while, but the few listed items above are pretty good 2014 - January 4, 2015 quality items that most people all ages will enjoy. Remember the holiday seasons are not about the presents. It is about spending time with your loved ones. For more gift ideas, visit: www.etsy.com Page 5 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Winter People prepare for winter Cookies bring Laura Mills – 9 people together When winter comes, it means bringing out the Kayla Sobonilla – 10 winter coats, boots, scarves, hats, and gloves/mittens. There are still some tips to follow to be fashionable Around Christmas, someone is always no matter if the person is running errands, going baking Christmas cookies. The house to the mall or movies. Keep warm during this very fills up with smiles and laughs along with cold time of year by using layers and accessories. the sweetest smell while baking cookies. On the really chilly days when the lowest temperature is Batches upon batches are made to share -2 degrees, layering is ideal. Layering clothes will help the with friends and family and to enjoy for Christmas. There are plenty of cookies to bake wearer be more fashionable, warm, and cozy at the same such as gingerbread, sugar, peanut butter, jelly filled, banana, and chocolate chip. Recipes time. Use least three layers, such as two pairs of leggings can be found online or there could be a secret recipe that is passed on from generation to generation. From the website allrecipes.com, here is how to make best big, fat, chewy over jeans. Wear a tank top underneath a t-shirt/garment chocolate chip cookies. with a cardigan/sweatshirt. Next, are accessories. The ingredients are: Accessories, such as scarf, sunglasses, necklaces, • 2 cups of all- purpose flour bracelets, rings, earrings can be added. Try a cute comfortable hat, a warm fuzzy scarf, and • ½ cup white sugar special gloves that can be used with an IPhone or iPod. Wearing sunglasses in the winter • ½ teaspoon baking soda might not be a bad idea because the snow sparkles and glistens on the ground and causes • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract solar radiation which is not good. Pair the glamorous accessories like necklaces, bracelets, • ½ teaspoon salt rings with the winter outfit. Lastly, some tips on material that might help when really cold. • 1 egg When wearing layers outside, it is a good idea to put on layers that can be taken off • ¾ cup of unsalted butter that is melted if it gets too hot. Wearing a hoodie/sweatshirt over a blouse or t-shirt. It is also a very • 1 egg yolk good idea to wear a lot of layers because it actually makes the body colder because of • 1 cup of packed brown sugar the circulation. When a person wears a hat, the person can wear one less layer because • 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips. everybody’s head is 60% body. Lastly, when buying sunglasses to use for the snow, look To make the cookies first preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit while greasing the for 100 percent UV protection cookie sheets. Put together the flour, salt and baking soda. In another bowl of a medium size, mix together the melted butter, the brown sugar, and white sugar. Then beat the For more information, visit http://www.weather.com/activities/recreation/ski/articles/ vanilla, egg and the egg yolk until it looks light and cream. Mix the ingredients from the two snowboarding_dress.html bowls together and then put ¼ of a cup on the cookies sheets about a few inches apart. The cookies should bake for 15 to 17 minutes if they look lightly toasted that means they are done, if they do not look that way put, the cookies back in for another few minutes. Take the cookies out, let them cool off and enjoy. For more recipes visit: http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/christmas/ Rudolph desserts/christmas-cookies/ Are high schoolers too old for turns 50 timeless holiday traditions? Eliza Moseman - 9 Alyssa Marzili – 9

Happy birthday to one of the most famous Holiday traditions can be celebrated by holiday faces, Rudolph the Red-Nosed all ages. Reindeer! The famous movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer premiered on High school students may consider December 6, 1964 on NBC. The story is themselves to be too old to trick or treat, about Santa’s 9th reindeer with a glowing red nose who, despite all odds pulled but they can take a different part and Santa’s sleigh on a hazy Christmas Eve. still have fun. The high school students The movie, directed by Larry Roemer, is could be the ones giving out the candy one of four 1960’s Christmas specials still on TV (the other three are A Charlie Brown instead of getting it and they can do this by Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Frosty the Snowman). dressing up. Making the younger kids enjoy Rudolph first appeared in a poem in 1939 written by Robert May. In 2005, the stop motion Halloween will help them to also enjoy it. animation motion picture was remastered. Unlike most Christmas specials, Rudolph Christmas is a time where there are a lot of premiers several times throughout the holiday season. Even after 50 years, Rudolph the traditions. To make someone within a family Red-Nosed Reindeer is still available for purchase. Hopefully Rudolph will be screening feel special and like what they get, making a for this upcoming holiday season! Want to learn more about Rudolph the Red-Nosed homemade gift may be best. Decorating the Reindeer? Visit www.imdb.com/title/tt0058536/. house inside or the outside is also a tradition of Christmas. By decorating with the family they are normally having fun being together or Leo Club goes and visits the Laurel Center at least making the house look nice. One of the favorite traditions of Christmas is to bake cookies. No matter how old anyone gets they can always enjoy timeless memories with family Tara Maloney - 9 by following traditions. The high schooler might also be able to start new traditions and or On November 20, the Leo Club delivered 150 Thanksgiving cards to the Laurel help pass the current ones down. Center, in Hamburg. The Leo Club went from room to room and handed the seniors a handmade Thanksgiving card. Some of the residents at Laurel had family members there to visit them and the visitors were so thankful to have the Leo Club come and be so generous to give out cards to the residents at The Laurel Center. Mia Godorov stated that visiting Laurel Center was “It was bittersweet. I feel bad and realized People celebrate holiday season I never want to grow old, but I will continue to delivering cards, despite my fear of growing old.” Connor Klang – 11 Kiana Wright also stated, “It made me feel extreme happiness, and I found joy in cheering up the elders who lived there. Everyone deserves a good As December 25 grows nearer, it has become apparent that people are filled with Thanksgiving and that’s what we were participating in.” Christmas spirit. Decorations have covered many houses, and Christmas trees are being The Laurel Center is a nursing care facility located in Hamburg. It offers both short placed in living rooms. Despite all the Christmas spirit being shown, some people don’t term care as well as long term care to seniors who are in need of 24 hour assistance. The celebrate the holiday. quality of care these individuals need range from minimal nursing care to extensive care. People of Jewish heritage celebrate Hanukkah. This is an eight day holiday celebrating The smiles given to Leo members from the seniors at Laurel was extremely rewarding, the rededication of the Holy Temple. Each day a candle is lit and placed in a menorah. just handing each and every one of the residents a thanksgiving card brightens their day Kids also celebrate by playing with a dreidel, a four sided spinning top. They eat foods and also the members of the Leo Club. fried in oil to resemble the oil that kept the flame in the temple alive for eight days. Another holiday celebrated around Christmas is Kwanzaa. This is celebrated by African Americans and celebrated the African heritage in African American culture. It lasts from December 26 to January 1. Originally celebrated in 1966, currently over 12 million people celebrate Kwanzaa. Families decorate their houses with colorful objects and kente’s, which are colored cloths. Families may also perform songs on the drums and read African pledges. For more information on these holidays, visit http://www.religioustolerance.org/xmas_ other.htm

Left - Seniors enjoy their last Christmas dance at Hummel’s as HAHS students: Dakota Kolbe, Meredith Browder, Nicole Eberhardt, Sarah Hanlon, Shelby Levan Page 6 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Ashley Shoch: Career Student Spotlight All the World’s a Stage

Brenna Klinger – 12 Eliza Moseman - 9 On November 11, 2014, Hamburg Ashley is a senior at Hamburg Area High Area High School was proud to welcome School, she maintains a high GPA and in- the DeSales University Shakespeare Tour. tends to until the day of graduation. The show consisted of Valerie Berger, She has two younger sisters, Liz and Phoenix Best, Rachel Dallas, Beth Egan, Sara. Ashley’s favorite teachers and classes Ian Moody, Anna Ritchey, Cait Wenzel, were Physics and Chemistry because the Emily Wisniewski, and Ryan Lind. These subjects came easy to her and she enjoyed performers were chosen based off of an the work she was learning because it dealt audition for college Juniors and Seniors at with Science. Another class she appreciates DeSales University (held by their advisor is Mr. Evans Holocaust class because it is Wayne Turney). Since August 28, these interesting to learn about things that are not students have been practicing twice a week for three hours. Until December, these typical subjects in schools. students will be performing every Tuesday After senior year she has chosen a path and Thursday. These students have been where she has already been enlisted in the introducing younger students on the United States Air force. Her contract will last incredible works of Shakespeare. In my own six years, and she will work as a network intelligence analyst. personal experience, I have hear students During her four years of high school, Ashley made great memories at the Christmas discuss their new interest in Shakespeare dances and last year’s prom, and she is also looking forward to them for the last time this asfter watching these performers. year. Outside of school work Ashley is involved in soccer and has been since age five. Our school was the first on their tour. Ashley has participated in multiple clubs such as Wilderness, LISA, Chemistry, and Sci- The tour is to raise awareness for the ence Olympiad. DeSales Shakespeare Festival. For the In Ashley’s free time away from school activities she dances at Horizons Dance Con- past 10 years, DeSales has been putting on this program. Interested in performing Shakespeare? DeSales University is holding a contest where the winner wins servatory where she does Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Hip Hop, and Stretch and Conditioning. scholarship money. (For more information visit http://pashakespeare.org/psf_competition. Hobbies that she enjoys are shopping with money she does not have and when people php) make her food, especially chicken tenders. How to prevent dry skin Kylie Clark–9 Dry skin is not very serious, but can be uncomfortable and unsightly. Dry skin can also create wrinkles and fine lines. Serious dry skin, an inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis, can be upsetting and disfiguring. Severe dry skin problems might require evaluation by a dermatologist. First, people can do a lot on their own to improve their skin, including avoiding harsh, drying soaps and using moisturizers. Symptoms of dry skin depend on age, health, time spent outdoors, where a person lives, and the cause of the problem. Dry skin can cause skin to look and feel rough, redness, fine lines or cracking and a slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling of the skin. There are also ways that people can prevent dry skin. Take warm, not hot showers, because they strip the body of its natural oil barrier that helps to trap moisture and keep skin smooth. Another way to prevent dry skin is to cover up. Dermatologists say that people should wear a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen year-round and that they should dress right. In cold weather, dress in layers to prevent overheating and sweating a lot. Both of these can irritate the skin. In summer, wear loose, light, long-sleeved shirts when out in the sun and wear a hat to shade the neck, ears, and eyes. In winter, skin dries out because cold, dry air is a common cause of dry and irritated skin. Heating houses in the winter keeps people warm, but removes moisture from the air. This makes dry skin even more parched. For more information, visit www.webmd.com/beauty/skin/6-tips-relieve-dry-skin- fast and www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-skin/basics/symptoms/con- 20030009. Publications students compete at PSU Lehigh Valley

Aerial Boundaries Sarah Hanlon – 12 On November 8, seven Publications students participated in a journalism competition held at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Seniors Meredith Browder, Sarah Hanlon, Neal Kerschner, performs for retired Julian Warner, Junior Erik Fleischel, and Freshmen Eliza Moseman and Naomi Singer entered in writing competitions that required students to write entries corresponding to their categories. The categories included News writing, Literary Magazine and Yearbook. The other high schools that were enrolled in the competition were Boyertown, Emmaus, Hamburg Staff Pottsville, Southern Lehigh and Quakertown. The program started with a brief presentation by William Childs, the creative director of Eileen Deisemann – 9 The Morning Call, who stressed the importance of incorporating creativity into everyday life. He began by asking what half of 13 is. While the correct mathematical answer is 6.5, On Friday December 5, Aerial Boundaries performed at Zion UCC Church in he pushed the students to see that there are other creative answers, such as 1 or 3, or Shoemakersville for the retired staff of Hamburg Area School District. They sung numerous “thir” and “teen”. pieces including Nativity Carol, Silver Bells, Let Heaven and Nature Sing and many more. After the presentation, the students broke into groups corresponding to their events. The group has been going out into the community very often now that Dr. Ryan is the new Those who were not participating in a competition could attend writing workshops relating vocal music director for the high school. to news, broadcast, yearbook and creative writing. Dr. Ryan has been working very hard with this group to prepare them for a big trip The work turned in by competitors will be judged by Journalism professors and in NYC Aerial Boundaries is planning for the 2015-2016 school year. Preforming in the professional writers. Those who place first in each category will advance to the state community is helping the group prepare for this big event. competitions to compete with the winners from Penn State campuses located in Harrisburg Dr. Ryan says, “I think that performing in our community makes us a better choir for a and University Park and Temple University. The state competition will be held on March 6 number of reasons. Obviously, when we perform what we have rehearsed, it adds another at Penn State University Park. level of awareness and we sing with more focus and musicality. But it is the community Eliza Moseman said “I thought it was very fun. I got to talk to other students that go to service aspect that adds value to our performing; we know that we are bringing joy to Hamburg that I don’t normally talk to. I learned about writing reviews and how to go about people in our community simply by singing for them. It is our way of giving back to the constructing. It was a great experience.” community, and that is a strengthening bond for us.” Page 7 Hawk Happenings December 17, 2014 Spotlights Cheyenne Rudis flaunts fashion Mr. Hetrich Morgan Krick – 11 answers his Cheyenne Rudis, also known as Chey from her closest friends is a junior with a sense of style. One of her greatest calling attributes, aside from being charming and funny, is that she has a serious Abigail Livinghouse - 12 sense of fashion. Though Cheyenne is credible for her sense of fashion, Mr. Hetrich, a teacher at HAHS teaches students should also giver her older a multitude of business/computer classes sister, Shawna Rudis, credit. such as: Computer Applications, Business Cheyenne admits that she first Fundamentals, Sports Entertainment started to really take interest in the Marketing, Business Entrepreneurship, fashion industry when she started to Diversified Occupations, and Personal receive and accept advice from her Finance. His personal favorites are most sister, Shawna, a 2014 Hamburg Area definitely the business classes. High School Graduate. “I never had Raised in Berks County, Mr. Hetrich attended Wyomissing school district for nine a sense of direction until I followed in years before finishing in the Wilson district. He attended college at Wingate University in her footsteps,” said Cheyenne. Now North Carolina where he graduated with many accomplishments such as a dual major in that Cheyenne is so into fashion, she accounting and business management with concentration in communications, as well as is always broadening her horizons with a Masters of Education. new ways to do her make-up and to His first teaching job was at Reading High School as a student teacher and then a long create unique, but cute outfits. term sub for five months. He was also head of ISS in tenth through twelfth grade discipline. Out of all of the different outfits After leaving Reading High; he became a teacher at HAHS and has been teaching at the Cheyenne flaunts, her favorite outfit school for nine years. is her black leather skirt with her Mr. Hetrich says one of the hardest things about teaching is not really knowing if a white sweater, stockings and her black ankle boots. Cheyenne’s favorite trending teacher has made a difference in a students’ life. He says to just be hopeful. Mr. Hetrich style currently is the midi length pencil skirt with a very elegant long sleeve, skin tight kept in contact for two years with a student from Reading who graduated and they even crop top. Even though Cheyenne often wears some of the most formal outfits, she sent Christmas cards to each other. Unfortunately, they lost contact over the years. also enjoys to dress casually. Her biggest inspiration for her many outfits is Kendall In his free time, Mr. Hetrich enjoys outdoor activities. Hiking, fishing, and hunting are Jenner. “Her casual flow of simplicity always catches my eye. She could be wearing just a few of the things he loves to do. He recalls that four or five times a week he and his the simplest outfit and she still appears stunning,” said Cheyenne. Aside from Kendall Karelian Bear dog go hiking for fun. Jenner being one of Cheyenne’s inspirations, her favorite designer is Giventchy. Cheyenne does not plan to pursue fashion as her career, it is very time consuming and as much as she is interested in fashion. She would like to pursue criminal investigation as her career. “I wouldn’t say I have a favorite store due to shopping at a variety of stores, but it I had to pick one, it would have to be Urban Outfitters,” said Cheyenne. It is often hard to find good deals while shopping because clothes are so expensive, but when there is a deal and Cheyenne finds something that catches her eye, she is sure to purchase it. What’s in her purse?

Brenna Klinger – 12 Bailey Bowman is a senior girl who needs her daily necessities at her reach just about every moment of the day. Her purse is white with gold chains as the handle. She finds herself needing to buy larger purses for all the items she carries daily. It is rare to see her without a purse in her hands. • 4 lip glosses & chapsticks • agenda • wallet • Band Aids and band holder • Tums • green tea blotting paper • keys Drama Hawks tapping their feet into spring • hair ties Yelitza Pagan – 10 • bobby pins • Chick Fil A coupon Hamburg area High School’s Drama Hawks are busy this fall tapping away to classic • hand sanitizer and lotion Broadway shows like The Drowsy Chaperone. They are learning tap from the best dance • 2 sets of headphones teacher Hamburg has, Mrs. Cheyl Buchiet. Mrs. Buchiet became the choreographer • Hello Kitty tattoo during last years’ spring musical, Meet Me in St. Louis, and from then on she worked to • Listerine help improve the future dancers for upcoming musicals. • Tide To Go stick Drama club has creative, talented singers/dancers/actors who all have a passion for • pens and pencils performing. Brea, a middle school performer says, “I never thought of myself as an actor • mirror until attending the first drama club meeting, in the beginning of the school year, which is • jewelry when I really knew this is what I wanted to do.” Although the club is currently not taking any new members, students from all grades are encouraged to audition for the spring musical. Auditions will take place sometime in January. The Drama Hawks perform/practice every week on Tuesday after school until 6p.m. Drama club opens doors to many fields of work, Girls and boys start bowling season not just as an actor. Such as stage crew, set building, and IT work. Morgan DeLong – 11 Tapping and practicing monologues are the things drama club is currently working on, but that does not mean they have left behind other key things any musical/show needs to The 2014-2015 bowling season has function. The director, Beth Gesinger, is encouraging students who are fearful of the stage begun. to work back stage or in the sound booth. They are also teaching students how to work Junior, Rebecca Blatt, is ready for her the lighting and how to build set pieces. The drama hawks will be putting on a musical this second year of bowling this year. She spring, so look out for the heel-toe tapping Hawks. started to bowl for the school because she plays spring and fall sports, so she wanted to keep busy during the winter on the bowling team. Last year’s bowling team was very Drama Hawks perform successful. The team qualified for regionals and counties. One member, Courtney Stewart, got first in the county annual monologue show for girls. This year’s team is going to be very Eileen Deisemann – 9 different. The team lost many seniors, and this year there are only three On November 18, the Hamburg Area School District drama club performed their second seniors. One senior, Grant, a student at annual winter show. The performance consisted of students performing an overall total of Tulpehocken, is playing on the Hamburg 24 monologues. Some monologues were sad, serious, and even comical. The show had Boys’ bowling team. Tulpehocken does free admission with raffles, baked goods, and “swag bags.” not have a bowling team, and he was The ideas of starting a monologue show was to help the Drama Hawks with being able permitted to play for Hamburg’s team. to act alone and not rely on anyone else. In the future when auditioning for musicals and/or While there are only three seniors, there are six new juniors, and many more freshmen plays, monologues are need to audition to get a role. This will also help the Drama Hawks coming up onto the team. She feels as if Schuylkill Valley is going to be a challenging in the spring when the musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, will start to come together. Tyler team to face this year, but the team is practicing and trying their hardest. Practice occurs West, a sophomore, said, “This show taught me more ways at being better at projection three times a week, and is going well. Rebecca is personally looking forward to the start of and being able to memorize lines better.” the new season, and she is excited to make many more memories with the old and new “The show was very enjoyable to watch! The Drama Hawks did an amazing job at members of the team. portraying all of their characters,” says Helen Davis, a grandmother of one of the performers. 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