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Vol XIV Issue IV Portsmouth High School, 50 Alumni Circle, Portsmouth, NH 03801 April 17, 2003 Senior Support flows Week from homefront Set By Kyle Belmont Set EDITOR By Chris Wrenn STAFF The men and women of the armed forces are people with fami- lies, and, in some cases, students, like Math Teacher Michael Rowe and “Senior Graduation Construction Trade Teacher Dexter Robblee. has been set for Friday, June Custodian Matt Dwyer’s response to the confrontation in the 13,” said Principal Richard Middle East is to remember these two people and the other soldiers who Gremlitz. are helping in the liberation of Iraq. To do this Dwyer has set up a Many seniors will special bulletin board located in the foyer. be spending this night at the Presently there are five pictures, two of which are Portsmouth annual chemical free Cel- High School’s called up teachers. ebration Graduation. It is an The board, Dwyer says, is not pro-war, but meant to support all night party for graduat- those who do not always receive it. “I think everyone is anti-war,” said Although it may appear that Principal Richard Gremlitz, left, ing seniors. Coordinator/ Dwyer. He said, “The military is under appreciated and needs support is announcing the winner of the Dr. Robert Lister lookalike parent Jodi Frechette said, especially in this time. Commitment is 24/7/365.” contest, he is actually introducing new PHS Principal Forrest “The theme this year is Principal Richard Gremlitz, like many community members, Ransdell to Lynda Bettcher’s English class. Ransdell will be Mardi Gras! It should be lots knows people involved in the Persian Gulf. One such person is a close assuming Gremlitz’s duties on July 1, 2003. (Bettcher Photo) of fun with beads and friend of Gremlitz’s stationed on a medical ship. “The war affects every- masks.” one,” said Gremlitz, “There are probably a lot more connections than we Planned events for realize.” this year’s celebration were Many past graduates of PHS go into the military, like David chosen from a survey that Plasch. He was killed in the Gulf War in 1991 and is remembered through Clipper skipper hired seniors filled out earlier this a memorial by the PHS soccer fields. Gremlitz notes that while the school school year. Scheduled ac- is aware of its two teachers currently in the service, there are likely to be By Kyle Belmont work.” Ryan also said, “He appears tivities include a dance com- other families in the PHS community who have loved ones standing by to be an advocate of open and hon- plete with pizza, DJ, and for- to serve. EDITOR est communication and feels that he tune-tellers, said Frechette. See Support page 6 is approachable.” In fact, when Also, there will be moonlight In June Portsmouth High Ransdell was asked how his staff bowling, a hypnotist, an in- School will Principal Richard would describe him he said they flatable jousting and ob- Gremlitz sail away and Forrest would describe him as “hard-work- stacle course, a smoothie Ransdell from Springfield, Vermont ing, visible and compassionate.” bar, and movies. The event February move planned will take the Clipper helm. Ryan said she noticed his will up with a final Ransdell, 38, will be mov- compassion in the committee inter- breakfast back at PHS pro- Building on schedule, principal says ing to the area after a three year stint views. PHS staff will soon have a vided by Dunkin’ Donuts. By Kyle Belmont at Springfield High School. He said, chance to see for themselves. Ac- DiBartolomeo, and it will be built into cording to Gremlitz, Ransdell is plan- Frechette said, “In the strtucture but will not be visible. “Portsmouth High School is an ex- order to make the night more EDITOR cellent opportunity,” and said he ning several visits between now and “It is an old steelworkers’ tradition,” July 1 when he takes over. Gremlitz fun and exciting we have he said. looks forward to being nearer rela- many awesome amazing, Hard will no longer be tives in Southern New Hampshire. has also invited Ransdell to speak to School officials are pres- the faculty at the April staff meeting. just-got-to-have-it prizes!” required after February vacation in ently working on the furniture, fix- He was interviewed by a So far there is an electric 2004, the expected date of entry into student committee, a separate adult Ryan said, “He believes in good com- tures and equipment that will be munication and being a visible prin- motor scooter, two sound the new Portsmouth High building. housed in the new building. Furnish- committee, and by Superintendent of systems, a $500 cash prize, Now, however, no one is al- Schools Lyonel Tracy, and Assistant cipal.” ings consist of new desks and tables. The PHS school renova- and possibly a laptop. lowed in the steel structure, but con- “The vast majority of desks will be Superintendent Robert Lister. Chaperones will struction is at a steady pace. Princi- Computer teacher Marcia tions should pose no problem for brand new,” said Gremlitz, “The Ransdell who ran two schools while be both parents and teach- pal Richard Gremlitz said, “It is still wooden desks are going away.” Ryan, who served on the adult com- ers, as well as school admin- on schedule and it is still on budget.” mittee, said, “Mr. Ransdell was the they went under renovations. “Any Some furnishings that were bought time that new or renovated space is istrators. “At this time we The new building will house in recent years will stay, but Gremlitz first candidate we interviewed; I can have a limited number of larger classrooms and a new library. recall thinking that I could stop inter- available it is an exciting opportu- points out, “We plan to reuse very nity,” he said of the PHS project. people working on the event, New lockers will be located not along little of the existing desks.” viewing at that point.” She said, “He so we are still looking for the hallways, but in clusters at the seems to be passionate about his “While there will be challenges ev- volunteers and money dona- end of the hall. Across from the lock- See Building page 6 eryone must do their best to keep their tions,” said Frechette. ers are student bathrooms with dual eyes on the end results.” Those who would entrances similar to those seen in To make a lasting impact was like to help out or make a do- newer airports. A new administrative Ransdell’s reason for going into edu- nation may call Frechette wing will be more centralized than at cation. He said, “I believed that I at 431-4101, or e-mail her at the present. Students and staff will could make a difference for kids and [email protected]. find a revamped cafeteria and audito- their success in the future. I still be- The Senior Prom is rium as well. Renovations of the lieve that I can make that difference.” planned for June 7. It will be present school building that will re- Whether or not Ransdell will held in the Pan Am Hanger main, will occur after students move be the perfect fit for PHS will not be at Pease International Trade out. known until he takes the helm. Com- Port, reports Senior Class The renovation of the audi- mittee Member Charlton Matthew President Meg Kennedy. torium includes replacing old seats Dobson wants a principal who is vis- Kennedy said, “All from the 1950’s with new “Clipper ible. He should be there for students food catering is tentatively Maroon” chairs. The chairs are be- and staff to see, Dobson noted, just planed to be done by The ing purchased by donors who can as Gremlitz is now. Ryan said, “I be- Muddy River Smokehouse have their names, or quotes on a small lieve that what I want has been hired.” and Hong Kong Express.” plate. “The plan is to put them Currently, he is on the The prom will be DJ’d by in this summer or the summer of 2004,” house search. He said, “In order to Garret Gordon. Ticket costs said Gremlitz. The chairs are slightly develop a feel for the area we will have still not been set. larger than the present ones; sixty rent a home for a period of time.” He “Seniors can also seats will be lost. For theatrical pro- is not a novice when it comes to mov- look forward to the Senior ductions that need large orchestras, ing long distances. Before taking over Banquet and other fun ac- more room will be gained through a as principal in Vermont he lived in tivities that have not yet few removable rows in the front. California. been finalized,” said Gremlitz also said there will be more One of Ransdell’s daugh- Kennedy. handicap seating available. ters, age fifteen, might attend PHS if Her advice for anx- Students, staff and teachers the family lives in Portsmouth or a ious seniors is to be on the will have an opportunity to be a part feeder town. Ransdell also has two lookout for announcements of the structure this week. Bill other daughters age eight and nine. from the student council and DiBartolomeo, The Clerk of the He said small bodies of wa- the school regarding the up- Works, told The Paper Clip that a ter attract him, especially ones that coming events. beam will be placed in front of the have fish. “I am an avid fisherman school to allow people to leave a sig- and enjoy the outdoors very much.” nature that will be there as sort of a The new and improved PHS is right on schedule according Also, don’t be surprised to see his to Principal Richard Gremlitz. The big move is planned for nose in a book as reading is his, living history. The beam will sit on (Belmont Photo) two large cement blocks said February 2004. “greatest regular pleasure.” news 2 The Paper Clip April 17, 2003 Greenthumbs to earn greenbacks Test positive for open campus By Kyle Belmont When asked if there The Environmental Club is would be an incentive for students partnering with businesses in Ports- EDITOR who perform well, Assistant Prin- mouth in an effort to make our city a cipal Kathleen Metterville said, cleaner, more hospitable environment. “Assuming we are going with Twice a month, members of the club Make sure those number what’s been the norm, second se- meet downtown and spend the morn- two’s are within hand’s reach come mester with parental permission, ing cleaning our city. They meet at Monday, May 6 when sophomores students will have open campus.” Tugboat Alley, 2 Ceres Street, Ports- will be taking part in the annual New Metterville said students must mouth at 9 a.m., and work in pairs. Hampshire Educational Improve- score at least two proficients and In return for this community ment and Assessment Program’s no novices to earn the privilege. service, Portsmouth businesses are (NHEIAP) testing for six days. Portsmouth High School requested to make a voluntary, tax- The test consists of five has implemented a daily block ro- deductible donation to the PHS En- English parts, a questionnaire and tation so sophomores won’t miss vironmental Club. The donations will three sections each for math, sci- the same class numerous times. be used to help defray the cost of the ence and social studies. The first The entire school will follow the club’s environmental field studies test of each day will take place from revised schedule. abroad program. 9:10 am to 10:40 am. Students will Sophomores who need to Students will be awarded a then have lunch with the rest of make-up any portion of the test portion of the donated funds based the school and then take another must schedule a time individually upon the number of Clean-a-thon test from 11:20 am to 12:50 pm. with the grade office. days that they work. Assuming this is a successful program, donations will be requested on an annual basis during each summer to be applied to Sophomore Testing Schedule future trips. Class schedule As an example, this July stu- Date dents will be traveling to Costa Rica for entire school Test for “Field Studies in Tropical Ecol- May 6 1,2,3,4 E ogy.” They will be learning about May 7 2,1-a,4,3 E PHS senior art students Keith Svihovec, left, and Ryan Cahill tropical ecology at a marine site, fol- view their artwork on the PHS Virtual Art Gallery. The gal- lowed by an educational experience May 8 1,2,3,4 E,M May 9 2,1-b,4,3 M, S lery may be viewed at http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/vag/ at a rainforest site that is run by the (Art Department photo) University of Georgia. They will re- May 12 1,2,3,4 S,SS ceive a half credit in science on their May 13 2,1-a,4,3 SS transcripts for their studies abroad. Club Advisor Asst. Princi- E=English, M=math, S=science SS=social studies pal Kathleen Metterville said, “We believe that experiences like this are life-altering for our participants.” Each pair of students will Baccalaureate entries due May 2 have a designated area that will be cleared of litter, and debris. Our stu- One upcoming senior event school May 2. dents will wear yellow T- that which can help fund freshman year The selection committee identify them as members of the Ports- at college is the Bartlett Speaking will review the written entries and mouth High School Environmental Award competition held during Bac- notify finalists by May 14. They will Club she said. calaureate. audition, and the final four will be After this initial year, busi- The speaking competition is selected to speak at Baccalaureate. nesses that sponsor the “Clean-a- an opportunity for interested seniors The $600 first place award and the thons” will be listed on the back of to reflect on the experiences and ac- $200 second place award are an- the shirts. The scheduled dates of complishments of their four years of nounced at the annual Awards As- the Clean-a-thons through August high school. One thematic approach sembly held just days before gradu- are as follows, with rain dates being is to use the 2003 Class Motto: Be ation. The winner will also present the following day: May 3, 17, June who you are and say what you feel his or her speech at graduation. All 1, 21, July 16, 30, August 6, 13. because those who mind don’t mat- English teachers have an informa- Any community member ter and those who matter don’t mind~ tional handout, so if you did not re- who wishes to be involved with the Dr. Seuss. ceive it, see one of them. Clean-a-thons are most welcome. For To be eligible seniors must further information, please contact submit a Baccalaureate speech to an Kathleen Metterville at the high English teacher or to Department Around The Ship ... school at 436-7100 ext 261. Head Mary Potter by the close of time and room schedule on April Yearbook Info Guidance News 10. Students are responsible for JUNIORS, Course Registration for making any personal schedule ad- Plan to have your senior 2003-2004 is complete. If you have justments, e.g. extracurricular ac- pictures taken this summer, as the not turned in your course selection tivities or out-of-school commit- deadline for submitting them is sheet, you must do so immediately. ments and must be present at the October 1. Pictures should be ver- Schedules may be out before the end scheduled times to take the AP test tical, wallet size and glossy. Black of the year, but more likely at the be- for which they are registered. and white pictures reproduce the ginning of the summer. A letter will best but color is also acceptable. go out describing how to access a Nurse’s News If you don’t have an extra copy for counselor if you need to have your the yearbook, local copy centers schedule revised. Hepatitis B vaccine – It can make one for you. Seniors – Congratulations! is not too late for seniors to start You will be receiving a Whatever your future plans are, the series. Report to the nurse’s letter of information this summer you’re almost on your way – good office to start. Chicken Pox vac- explaining the process for submit- luck! cine – If you have not had the ting senior memories. Parents Juniors – You should be chicken pox by now you do not should also keep in mind the dead- seeing Ms. Relinski for credit checks want to. It could certainly ruin the line of October 1 applies to baby and other plans for your senior year. prom! See the nurse for a permis- ads and business ads. Further in- You can also see Mr. Modern, our sion . formation will be available on the College/Career Plans counselor for in- school’s website. Make appoint- formation specific to your future Clipper ments for senior pictures soon! plans. Sophomores and Freshmen – Hopefully, you’re already on a first Calendar Cinderella name basis with Mrs. Garneau (Grade 10) or Ms. Mercier (Grade 9). If not, April 15- Sign ups begin for get down to their offices and intro- The Gong Show. Sign up sheet Project to end duce yourself! The better they know is located on Ms. Carpenter- Tomorrow is the final day you, the more helpful they’re able to Mollica’s door for students to donate gently used be about your high school choices. April 21-25- Spring break promwear for those who cannot SAT Deadlines: Registra- April 29- Try outs for Gong afford it. Bring items to room 226 tion deadline May 2 for the June 7 Show before lunch on Friday to be en- test. May 1- The Gong Show tered in the big raffle. ACT Deadlines: Registration dead- May 2- Baccalaureate deadline Prizes include gift certifi- line May 9 for the June 14 test. May 6-12- Sophomore testing cates from Ambrosia Gardens, AP Exams are administered from Mon- May 10- Junior Prom Symmetrics Salon, Salon Central, day, May 5 through Monday, May May 20- Junior Writing Assess- Radicci, Cafe Mediterraneo and 12. These exams are administered at ment junior and senior prom tickets. PHS and the students received the June 7- Senior Prom opinion/editorial

The Paper Clip April 17, 2003 3 VIEWPOINTS PHS...use it or lose it What advice do you have for our By Kyle Belmont ing a different temperature and a ing builds school spirit like having class should be offered which EDITOR someone’s car towed for parking in new principal? teaches students how to turn on a your spot. Rory Anderson, 2003- Get Mr. Messa back Dear Portsmouth High School Ad- heater with a screwdriver. This will Yet another tradition to be obviously have to be taught by the mourned is the trough in the boy’s Amanda Cox-Kilgore, 2005 – Get to know your ministration, It has come to my attention Social Studies department, since bathroom. How will the school get students on a personal level that next year the students of this they know this trick the best. along without it? In the new build- Another ritual which Regan Bowlen, 2004- Get into sports school will be moving into a new ing troughs should be placed in all building, and the building that is now should be kept is the opportunity for bathrooms, including those for girls. Susan Dame, 2004- The soda machines are empty occupied will be destroyed. As the students to eat anywhere that they However, girls will have to so fill them President of the Students Against please. SARCASM’s favorite lunch use the “Buddy System” to ensure Renovations and Construction Af- bunch is Students Taking Over Pas- that nobody is lost. Deirdre Herlihy, 2004- Try to realize that the whole fecting the School Movement (SAR- sageways (STOP). This group, as Another item my group class of 2004 isn’t bad; there are some nice kids CASM) I have called upon my group many already know, blocks the hall- will truly miss is the asbestos still way during lunch so that we must Pat Swain, 2003- You don’t have to deal with kids, to stop the construction and prevent clinging to some walls and ceilings. the switch next year. step over them, or around them. I suppose in the future it won’t be so don’t worry These steps need to be This group is also closely poison falling when someone Sam Leblanc, 2003- Talk to kids taken for obvious reasons, one of affiliated with another group which scratches his name into the wall. advocates that students walk very Lastly, do not be surprised Jon Siesel, 2004- Smile and walk which is the historical value of the school building. However, what most slowly and in large numbers, Numer- when a group of students chains Josh Craig, 2004- Escalators upsets my followers about the move ous Underclass Moving Barriers themselves to our beloved PHS, con- (NUMB). These two groups will be Leigha Leary, 2005- Come with a positive attitude is that memories will be erased and structed in 1956, before the demoli- the things we have learned to love terribly missed because next year ev- tion team wreaks its havoc. and energy to connect with the kids about PHS will vanish. eryone will eat in a cafeteria. To prevent the school from Alicia Davis, 2003- Get the students involved Several things just jump out We’ll also need to keep being torn down, SARCASM is bringing large tractor trailers, dump sponsoring a mega fund-raising Dylan Montanari, 2006- Put windows in the bath- at me as examples of historical mark- ers. The first item is the heating sys- trucks, and other vehicles to the Semi-Formal dance called “The room tem. When students attend a new school grounds so that students and Wrecking Ball.” However, the dance school they will need to be offered staff will continue to feel the effects will have to be held outside because Billy Wilder, 2004- Put doors on the bathroom stalls of a parking crunch. After all, noth- the cafeteria is too small. Ms. Welch, staff- Build up more team spirit their choice of classrooms each hav- Alison Womby, 2005- Try to interact with the stu- dents as much as possible Potty Talk: Look who’s at the trough Spencer Philp, 2003- Interact with the students; By Adam Irish: SPECIAL TO THE CLIP Health and Safety Officials) mostly mingle on the first they’ll eventually love you floor. Coincidental! Ha! What would your father think Morgan Henschke, 2004- Get to know each student For me at least, sitting on the toilet is possibly if he had to use the trough to tinkle on Parent’s Night? individually one of the most relaxing things to do in this universe. But now we move on the best part of all: the Think about it. Locked in a small well-lit room, with stalls. Maybe that is the reason for the troughs, stalls Emily Hill, 2003- Don’t think everyone is bad, and plenty of good reading material, a comfortable seat. You kind of go along with the whole farm motif. In a barn don’t judge people know, it’s where I do most of my thinking. A perfect though, stalls usually have doors, sometimes even with excuse for sitting down for a little while just to ponder. locks! But not so at PHS! The doorless wonder! Not a Liz Carlin, 2004- It is important to attend school Just me and the W.C. stall door to be seen. The walls around the toilet bowl events and student extracurricular activities. We Although leaving the comforting walls of my are thickly coated in rust. The toilets themselves are like to see our principal at our activities humble abode may not always afford me such a pleas- cracked, rust-stained, pathetic porcelain receptacles not ant experience, it is usually not too bad. I mean, I don’t unlike other fixtures in the bathroom. The toilet seats David Ohayon, 2004- Be personable, say “Good demand one of those lavatories in pricey restaurants are occasionally missing but if present, are guaranteed Morning, Good Afternoon,” etc... try to get to know and hotels, where an attendant is ready to present me to display the pockmarks of nearly fifty years of lunch with a hot towel. All I need is a nicely lit, clean restroom break cigarettes. students maybe even with some pleasant elevator music, and I To enhance the ambiance, the heater happens Shannon Mathias, 2003- Run Forrest, Run! am just dandy. But my friends, I know not of such a to be beside the stalls, and, my, does urine emit an odor Alexa Machulis, 2005- Let kids be who they are room at good ole’ Portsmouth High. when heated. And finally as in many rooms of the Now, this is just not another editorial bashing school the ceilings in the bathrooms are of asbestos! Keegan Carmichael, 2003- Be nice our great school. Well, it is, but I must say that I love Doesn’t get any better than that! Erica Martin, 2003- Start a nap time first block PHS dearly. It is one of the best schools in New Hamp- So with this detailed imagery of these shire, with the latest technology, the most knowledge- restrooms in mind, imagine what a student goes through Kathy Anania, staff, 1976- There’s hope - I’m still able teachers, and the most innovative teaching meth- day in and day out, during the personal and necessary here ods. But we cannot deny that the 1956 edifice of educa- act of merely using the W.C. There’s a saying of school Sandy White, receptionist- Every day is different. I tion is, to say the least, tarnished. Especially the bath- administrators, “If you want to feel the pulse of a par- rooms. ticular building, one of the first things you should do is wish you the best The average male spends 54 seconds going to stick your head into the restroom.” Well, if you’re sup- Deb Quinn, teacher- The Science Department the bathroom. The average female spends 75 seconds. posed to find a pulse in these potties, bust out the Let’s say that the average person at PHS uses the defibrillator. And I’d arm yourself with some Lysol needs more money to get us to the 21st century restroom twice a day. So that would mean that boys before sticking my head in there for too long. Meg Kennedy, 2003- Put an M&M dispenser in the spend five hours and twenty-four minutes in our lovely Portsmouth High has nearly eleven hundred foyer bathrooms every year. Females spend seven and half- students, approximately five hundred being male. hours. There exists a single suitable toilet in the school for All this time wouldn’t be so bad if, well, you half of the student body. The only thing that can be weren’t spending all those hours in a bathroom at PHS. done about this problem is of course improved facili- The Paper Clip Staff For those who aren’t familiar with their putridity, let me ties. attempt to illustrate how to describe the lavatories, the Yes, a brand new school is being built. Yes, washrooms, the toilets, the powder rooms of PHS. Shall the construction workers are seen every day toting Kyle Belmont Brandon Ruest we say utterly foul? Repellent? I think I’ll even consult their big machines. But from a purely selfish perspec- Editor Sports Editor Chris Wrenn the thesaurus; awful, beastly, odious, offensive, repug- tive, I will never witness its completion. That is why I Samantha Parkhouse nant, nauseating? These words all fail to live up to the believe improvements should be made, if only minor Christine Donnelly utter squalor our bathrooms afford. and temporary. How about a couple doors on those Caitlin Heikkila Now, I do not insult our fine janitorial staff. stalls? They must be around school somewhere. A few They do a fantastic job. The fixtures and the floor are new toilet seats would be nice too, and are as cheap as Lynda Bettcher clean before the first bell rings in the morning and after $14.49 at your local hardware store. And maybe a few Advisor the students have left the building in the evening. But spots of paint over the unsightly rust? And if these in the time betwixt it is something other than “tidy.” measures still are too weighty on the wallet, why not The Paper Clip is the official newspaper of Portsmouth High Blanketed with wet paper towels, remnants of lunch, open up that little piece of heaven in the foyer? Yes, School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801. Advertisers may call 603- and of course an inch deep layer of liquid covering the open that bathroom which is only opened for drama 436-7100 ext. 280. The Paper Clip encourages readers’ opinions through entire floor (either overflow from the sink clogged with performances and Open House. Why, it would triple letters, which may be dropped off in room 227 or the main office. All more wet paper towels or urine), these rooms are not the number of suitable stalls (it has two, with doors!). letters must be signed and dated, but names may be withheld upon the most enticing. It even has urinals and a mirror. request. The sinks themselves are cracked and rust- In conclusion, I must present an interesting 1999 - Most Valuable Staffer, The Union Leader stained, with faucets bent and suffering the eternal drips. fact. Some states require officials from the Health De- 1998 - Best Page Design, The Union Leader The hot and cold knobs don’t work or are missing. And partment to inspect school bathrooms on a regular ba- above one of those fateful sinks on the third floor is the sis, making sure they are up to par. I don’t think New 1998- Best Feature Writing, The Union Leader only mirror of the three boy’s lavatories. On the oppo- Hampshire has such inspectors (if they did, the bribes 1994-95 - Newspaper of the Year, Yankee Pen of Northeastern University site wall one will find, at least in the men’s bathrooms, to keep them quiet would explain the Portsmouth School 1994-95 - Second Place All New England Division, Boston University the “urinals.” In one of the three accessible boy’s bath- District Budget Crisis). However, what of the other rooms they resemble troughs. I don’t know which build- inspectors? The parents, visiting teachers and admin- From time to time The Paper Clip receives letters of com- ing contractor had connections with the agricultural istrators? The accreditation team? If so much about a plaint naming specific members of the school community. While we industry, but they certainly cut costs by installing some- school can be derived from the condition of a bath- wish to give students freedom to criticize when appropriate, it is our thing that should have been in the pigpen or beside the room, what are these people’s impressions of PHS? responsibility to prevent libelous and unsubstantiated complaints barn. But most importantly, the chief inspectors, the School aimed at named faculty members. We do, however, pass all letters of The first floor bathrooms actually have real Board, should have a look at these bathrooms, in their complaint along to the appropriate school administrator. urinals (Great Scott!) in various states of disrepair. The worst state during a school day. I know I’d like to see visiting folk (a.k.a. parents, the general public, Dept. Of a School Board member beside me at the trough. prom 4 The Paper Clip April 17, 2003 Add color to that tux

By Chris Wrenn &Brandon Ruest

STAFF

Renting a tuxedo for your prom is not all black and white. If color is your thing, this might be your year. Shops around Portsmouth are offering new, out of the box styles for this prom season. Amanda Tomaszewski at Mr. Tux in the Fox Run Mall said that this year they are of- fering colored in spring blue, lavender, lime green, yel- Senior Graham Windam wearing a Madeleine’s Daughter tux low, champagne, or . “The with royal blue full back vest and , relaxes with Se- new colors are different from the nior Kyle Moore wearing a Mel Howard International common black and white tuxes vest and bowtie in downtown Portsmouth. (Ruest photo) of the past,” said Tomaszewski. She added that new lightweight jackets are also popular this year. From airports to Hollywood Bow ties and straight ties are evenly popular this year. “It really depends on what the proms are ready to takeoff girl wants,” Tomaszewski said. By Christine Donnelly & Caitlin Heikkila Mr. Tux also has a lot of prom specials. Prom goers STAFF can become “prom reps” and give out business cards. The rep On Saturday, June 7, 2003, the senior prom will take place at gets $10 off his tux rental for the PanAm Hangar at the Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth. every person who comes in with Senior class advisor Ms. Sara Carpenter-Mollica said, “We the card. Mr. Tux is also run- believe that by having the prom at the PanAm Hangar, the class of 2003 ning some special prom promo- Seniors Shannon Mathias wearing an exclusive light blue will be leaving its own unique mark on the history of PHS.” tions which offer 20% off all Tiffany and Christine Donnelly wearing a pink Jasz The price of tickets is still undecided according to Carpenter- prom tux rentals or a Boston Red dress, each around $300, enjoy playing dress-up in prom Mollica. They may be cheaper than in previous years because the only Sox ticket (while supplies last) at Madeleine’s Daughter-Just Prom store in down- costs are the rental of the hanger and the city permits that may be according to Tomaszewski. town Portsmouth. (Ruest photo) necessary. A rental at Mr. Tux Other items on the prom budget are the costs for catering starts around $100 but it de- from Muddy River and tentatively Hong Kong Express, the rental cost pends on the style, color, cou- for tables and chairs, the cost of a DJ, and the cost of decorations. pons, and accessories. A basic “It’s going to be a blast!” Carpenter-Mollica said. tuxedo package includes , Dress to impress This year the Junior Class will be creating a “Hollywood pants, , tie, / Nights” theme, unlike the Senior Prom which traditionally has no theme. back-less vest, and . By Caitlin Heikkila & This New York trained designer will Walking down the red carpet with flashing camera lights would make Tuxedos and Christine Donnelly make your creation from a picture or you feel like you were at the Oscars. Class advisor Kathy Anania said, with Style in the Staples mall has STAFF a sketch. Prices depend on the type “It would almost be like a night at the Oscars. We hope to have big packages starting at $70 and of fabric you choose, said her assis- spotlights and we hope to have a creative entrance way.” running up to $140. Their basic Preparing for your prom tant Vera. Felicia is currently working Tickets will be $25 each. The prom will take place on Satur- package includes , pants, night can be stressful and the out of her Eliot, Maine home since a day, May 10 with the Grand March beginning at 9:00 p.m. The dance shirt, , cuff links, studs, perfect dress can add to your worry. March fire temporarily closed the will begin directly after the Grand March. Junior Prom Committee mem- vest, and a tie. This season dresses are Islington Street building where her ber David Ohayon said that the idea grew from many other ideas. “We Pam Guedora, owner very elegant and classy. The tradi- studio was housed. She is easily ac- had other ideas that were thrown around, but we finally voted on a of Tuxedos and Suits with Style, tional ball dress is reappearing this cessible at 431-3996 or207- 439-3215. theme and then decided to choose the Hollywood idea.” recommends that guys should year filled with many layers and spar- Some accessories available Ohayon also said that a traditional red carpet will serve as the get their tuxes three to four kling beads and sequins. at Madeleine’s Daughter-Just Prom walkway. “The red carpet is the main part of the prom with the Holly- weeks in advance to get the Vibrant colors such as deep are shoes, , , and wood letters standing on the Hollywood Hills.” purple, teal, coral and fuchsia are the style necklaces. The bracelets Prom tickets will be on sale Monday, April 28, in the foyer. See Tuxes page 5 hot colors. For more of a sophisti- and necklaces come in just about ev- cated look wear a silk slim fitting ery color. The are around dress that will catch everyone’s eye. $72, the bracelets are about $21 or Most of these dresses come with a more, and the necklaces are around detailed sexy look for the back area. $36. The shoes also come in a variety Limousines make an easy rider Bethanie Daigle, manager of of colors. Most of them have some sort of sparkle or shine to them. Both get a group of friends together and ten couples). The packages them- Madeleine’s’s Daughter- Just Prom By Brandon Ruest selves include six hours of service, in Portsmouth said, “The fuller Touch Ups and Color Effects made split the cost. $695 divided by 10 the shoes on display at Just Prom. people is $69.50 per person, still a and additional charges for each hour dresses are first to go, then half-and- SPORTS EDITOR after that. half after that. Juniors usually take They range from about $46 to $104. little expensive. Occasions in Portsmouth is An 8-passenger limo is $595 Located in Portsmouth, the full ones and seniors take the Forget dresses, tuxes, cor- Limo Louie has state of the art limos slinky ones.” also offering prom dresses. The price sages, shoes, hair, and make-up; get- divided by eight people is $74.38 per for dresses in stock is $125 to $140. person, a little bit more expensive. for prom. At prices from $399 to $499, The style at Just Prom this ting to the prom in a nice ride is the eight-person limos are available for a year is very vibrant colors. There are The out of stock dresses are a bit biggest part of the night. Keep in mind that the rental price may more at $150 to $325 and need to be not inlcude the gratuity- yes, that’s a couple of hours before and after very few pastels and blacks. There Because car rental agencies prom. Parents, of course, need to fill were also a lot of sparkles, shimmer, ordered. require customers to be 21 to rent a tip- and it will run about the same as Brianne Cloutier, manager of at any upscale restaurant. So, plan out medical release forms for insur- shine, and rhinestones, and some car, prom-goers are limited to either ance reasons. more glamorous styles. Occasions, said, “The most popular driving their own car, borrowing to pay another twenty percent on colors are pinks, purples and reds. of the rental charge but ask to be sure! Louie gave some valuable The two-piece is still mak- someone’s (parents, grandparents, information concerning how to ing a showing is some stores, and And the most popular styles are the neighbors), or renting a limousine. Many companies around big ball and the sleek ones the Portsmouth area rent limos for choose a limo. “Make sure the car Madeleine’s had a few, but they are Each option has its benefits and its and company is insured and that all not expected to be as popular as the with spaghetti straps.”A seamstress pitfalls. prom. One of the most reliable com- is on hand in the store and alterations panies is Regal Limousine in North the mechanics are working. Some previous years, but it is still a trendy Driving your own car is, of companies go out to the junkyards for those who like the bare cost extra. course, the ideal option, even if your Hampton. Regal is owned and oper- Another popular location is ated by two PHS grads, Richard and and stock up on rusted out limos look. Light green and reds are the car is a 1982 Yugo. And, Dad is un- around prom time because everyone popular colors for these dresses. To Le Club Boutique in downtown Ports- likely to offer up the BMW so... Paul Ford, who know their stuff. mouth. “We easily have over 50 styles They have been in the limo is scrambling to get a limo.” And add a special touch to your bare belly The best and most popular everyone says to book early. add a belly chain or jewel to match. in our store,” said Elizabeth Antalek, choice is to rent a limo for the night. business since 1983 when the two employee. These dresses range in started the business, and have been Also, it is always good to Ordering a dress should Unfortunately most limo companies ask if the vehicle remains with you have been done by now said Daigle, prices from about $100 to $200, ex- only offer “prom packages” which offering “safe, quality and reliable cept for the beaded dresses which transportation to prom goers for for the hours you are renting. Some as most will take well over a month to force buyers to rent a limo for at least companies will triple book a car so it arrive. “It usually takes about six cost around $300. They also carry ac- six hours. nearly two decades.” cessories such as necklaces, brace- Regal’s packages have a drops you off and then goes to sev- weeks for the dresses to come in, These packages are usually eral other proms that same night. If which sometimes is already past the lets, , , and hand bags. expensive (a Stretch Excursion is mandatory 50% deposit; the balance They do not offer alterations, but or- is due 10 days before the service date. you rent for four or six hours, be sure date of the prom,” Daigle said. The $695) and the companies won’t allow you will have the car available for the dresses range from $125 to $525, and dering a dress is possible. “People you to rent a limo for just an hour or Regal has options that range from a are interested in one piece, strapless, private sedan (for one couple) to an entire time in case your group wishes the average is about $340. two when they know you are going to leave the prom early. Get what you For a truly original creation and full dresses. This year’s look is a to a prom. One solution to this is to Excursion Stretch Limousine (for five bit simpler,” said Antalek. couples) to a Limousine Coach (for pay for. try Felicia’s on Islington St. prom The Paper Clip April 17, 2003 5 Create a princess, win a prize By Christine Donnelly STAFF

The last day to turn Cinderella into a princess is tomor- row. Throughout this week the news- paper and yearbook classes have been collecting gently used formal dresses, shoes and accessories for The Cinderella Project of NH. This fund-raiser provides for girls unable to afford it. Donors will receive a raffle ticket for every dress donated. The more dresses donated the more chances to win prizes! Just bring your dresses or accessories to Mrs. Bettcher in room 226 by lunch on Friday. You will be eligible to win prizes including a $50 gift certificate to Symmetrics Salon, a gift certificate for a corsage and boutonniere from Ambrosia Gardens, a pair of Junior Prom tickets, a pair of Senior Prom tickets, gifts certificates for a up-do and manicure at Salon Central in Hampton, a $50 gift certificate to Seniors Shannon Mathias wearing a pink MariLee dress cost- Radici’s Restaurant and a $50 gift Seniors Graham Windham and Christine Donnelly are ing approximately $300, and Kyle Moore enjoy the prom certificate to Café Mediterraneo. wearing the newest look in prom accessories, the sunflower, clothes at Madeleine’s Daughter-Just Prom. (Ruest photo) The drawing will be held at from Ambrosia Gardens. (Ruest photo) lunch on Friday, April 18. Prom flower power Create your own prom glow By Caitlin Heikkila

By Caitlin Heikkila & ranges from $16 to $28.50. eyeshadows which contained two STAFF Christine Donnelly When choosing make-up different shades of the popular you should try to compliment the spring colors, in cream rather than Ambrosia Gardens in Portsmouth has a new corsage style. STAFF color of your dress and the tones of powder. If you prefer powder then They’re bracelets. They are more comfortable than the elastic corsages, your skin. For example, if you have a try Expert Eyes eye shadow that because they are neither too tight, nor too loose. These are $20 or more. red dress, Pellicci says, silver is a is priced at $3.49. Another eye They come in about every color and flower type. Some also are deco- Anything shiny, shim- good color to use for fair skin, and shadow made by Loreal was the rated with tiny jewels. To order flowers you can call and tell them your mery, glossy, or sparkly is “in.” is best to use for darker skin. Touch on Color, ‘Cheek to Cheek’ dress color and they can try to find flowers for you. Then you can pick Estee Lauder has a new line Chanel also offers new which were colors that could be them up there. Boutonnieres are about $12 or more. called “Pure Color.” It consists spring and summer colors. A limited put on the eyes or cheeks and Another popular florist located on Market Street in Ports- of eye shadows, nail polishes, edition compact has blush, lip-gloss, priced at $9.95. mouth, is The Flower Kiosk. To place an order, owner Betsy Scott says lip-glosses, and lipsticks. The and lip liner all in one. The new, fea- If you know your com- it is best to do it at least a day ahead. Corsage and boutonniere prices eye shadows at $24 are a “very tured color is called “Palm Beach” plexion and are sure of the color start at $19. The most popular flowers at this point in time are orchids popular seller,” according to which costs $60. It has red and pink you can purchase the Cover Girl and gerber daises. Beauty Advisor Judy Pellicci. tones. Many people prefer to use a Fresh Complexion is a cream that The lip-glosses are $20, the lip- Scott also suggests to choose flowers that hold up the long- powder for prom because it evens dries to a powder with an appli- est. “Roses, orchids, and freesia, are good,” she said. sticks are $18, and the nail pol- out the skin. Chanel has one called cation sponge for $7.59. ishes are $22. Some other Estee The most important thing to do is to try to order ahead of time, “Tundra Powder.” Beauty Advisor Very glossy is the trend according to Scott. Prom is close to Mother’s Day and it may take a Lauder collections are the “Pure Bonnie Vadala says, “This is a silky this year and many carried either Eden” collection, the “Crystal” while to put the flowers together. powder that gives you a bronzy a lipstick with clear gloss or a com- Jardiniere Florist of Portsmouth, located on Deer Street also collection, and a new one that is look.” bined lipgloss. Maybelline’s Wet coming out for summer is the offers flowers for prom. Lauri Marino, employee, says to place an order If prom-on-a-budget is Shine was priced at a week to a week and a half before prom. The boutonnieres are about “Sun” collection. These prod- your thing, drugstores have a large $3.99 where Maybelline’s Be Mine ucts make you look like you’ve $10, and the corsages are $20. Some of the most popular flowers are variety of make-up such as founda- lip polish was priced at $5.59. orchids, freesia, and roses, according to Marino. been in the sun tanning. A very tions, blushes, eye shadows and lip- Remember that Rite-Aid, popular choice is a cooling “I recommend to use flowers that stand well. Flowers such as sticks. At Rite-Aid we discovered as well as mall make-up counters, roses and lilies are best.” Marino said. bronzer that feels wet and cools ways to mirror the mall look. offer your money-back if you dis- your face when you put it on. Marino would like all students to know that the entrance of The Maybelline section in- like the product for any reason, the store has changed but they are still located in the same area. The make-up in this collection cluded The Color Delights for $3.99 so keep your receipt.

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The elder Griffin will use to go from the old to the new parking spaces in the future, the prin- “literally got to see the world” dur- tored on a system that can hold up building. This area will have, “a con- of the Class of 1993, is presently serv- to twenty-four cameras with a moni- cipal said, “That is for someone else ing in the Marines. His father Attor- ing his duties. He said, “I did not di- stant scan of cameras” said Gremlitz. to decide down the road.” rectly encourage [Kevin] to go into tor either at the receptionist’s desk, Interior hallway doors will be ney Charles Griffin, a former member or in the resource officer’s room for Just last week teachers in of the Portsmouth School Board, said, the military.” He said that Kevin equipped with magnetic locks that will some departments began selecting joined because, “he felt it was his constant monitoring, said Gremlitz. close doors in events such as a fire “He has a very strong sense of pa- External doors will also be their rooms and listed the inventory triotism.” Kevin, now a Lance Corpo- obligation.” alarm. which will accompany them to the Brunelle once wanted to locked, similar to how doors are Parking will become less of ral, was the senior class president, and locked presently. “Some doors will new building. How the move will be attended the University of New Hamp- join the military. She said, “I use to an issue when the construction is com- scheduled into the school year has want to join the Navy Seals, but not have to remained opened,” said Grem- plete. “When the new building is com- shire. Graduating from UNH in 1997, not yet been decided said Gremlitz. he went on to enlist in 1999. Kevin anymore. I just wouldn’t want to be was placed in a reserve unit that was involved in something I don’t be- called to active duty this past Febru- lieve in or die doing something I ary. He is presently at Camp Lejeune don’t want to be doing.” Brunelle, in South Carolina. even though not a supporter of the Senior Kate Brunelle also war in Iraq, still supports the troops. Felicia’s Fashion Designing has a relative in the military. Her She said, “I have a lot of respect for cousin Jim Hart is serving in the Ma- people who sacrifice their lives dur- C rines. Hart attended Spaulding High ing war.” Let Felicia, a Profes- ostumes School and went into the military di- Griffin, too, feels a strong rectly after graduating. Brunelle’s sense of pride in his son who also sional Designer of 45 cousin did volunteer to go to Af- served as a Manchester police of- Evening Gowns ghanistan after September 11, 2001, ficer after graduating from UNH. years, create a special but was not called upon, nor is he Neither the Griffins, nor Brunelle her- design for you. Felicia serving in Iraq either. Brunelle said of self, are presently aware of their Wedding Gowns the possibility of her cousin going to loved ones’ future roles in the Ma- will make your Prom, Iraq, “I would feel better if he volun- rines. Griffin said, “At the present teered to go and wasn’t sent to fill time we don’t know. We are waiting Wedding or Evening Prom gowns some hole and be a number.” for an assignment. The war, in large Brunelle admires her cousin part, appears to be over.” from your own for volunteering during the Afghan He is a supporter of the war creation, from a pic- Leather war. She said, “I have a lot of respect saying, “I think it was the right thing for my cousin who stepped up and to do.” ture, or from a copy joined and volunteered to go to Af- Brunelle said that she does Jackets ghanistan so that someone with a fam- not believe her cousin has volun- of a gown. ily did not have to. He realized he had teered to go to Iraq, but will perform less to lose and while his life is impor- any duty that he is called up to do. tant so is everyone else’s.” Brunelle She is also quite skeptical of the role ~1039 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH said that she does not know many the media has been playing in this people who have the wisdom her war. 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After school I work include working ninety hours in nine work no more than three hours on a but tell that to teens who want some. “I believe that it’s up to for three hours, then I have three weeks at an approved Dept. of La- school day and no more than eight Having an after school job has been [students] whether or not they hours of homework and I also have a bor site and receiving a satisfactory hours on non-school days. Teens proven to interfere with teens’ abil- choose to work. It’s their decision. social life so I end up not getting evaluation from your employer each under sixteen also can’t work more ity to perform well in school. Other If you are responsible about the enough sleep,” said Castricone. quarter. See Berry to set it up. then twenty-three hours per school areas which suffer include after- amount of hours you work then it PHS Co-op /Work Educa- If you don’t already have week. During school vacations they school activities, social time with shouldn’t interfere with school tion Coordinator Linda Berry said, “I a job you can look at the job board, are limited to no more then forty-eight friends, study time and sleep. work,” said Sophomore Amanda believe that students shouldn’t work located outside the Career Center, hours a week. Studies have shown that Elwell who is employed at Ports- over twenty hours. I recommend be- or make an appointment with Pam Teens sixteen and seventeen teens who worked an average of mouth Regional Hospital. tween ten and fifteen hours a week,” Wiggin, Career Center Facilitator, who are enrolled in school can work a twenty hours a week saw an im- Sophomore Erika she said. who will explain your career op- maximum of 30 hours a week and no provement in their grades. But, teens Castricone has been working at Mar- PHS has a work education tions. New Hampshire state law more then six consecutive days. who worked over twenty hours a ket Basket as a cashier for almost program which allows students who week noticed a decline in their grades, and teens who worked over forty hours had a higher chance of Visitors take off for Russia dropping out. By Chris Wrenn Factor in the U.S. Depart- ment of Labor report that 57 percent STAFF of fourteen-year-olds and 64 percent of fifteen-year-olds have jobs and Last Friday seven Portsmouth High School students and six Oys- you’ll see why educators are con- ter River High School students and their chaperones left for the trip of a cerned. As sophomores prepare lifetime to Severodvinsk, Russia. once again for mandatory state test- The trip almost didn’t get off the ground because of the war be- ing, English Department Head Mary tween the US and Iraq, and last year’s trip was postponed due to the Sep- Potter, who recently examined last tember 11 tragedy. However, the members of the Portsmouth School Board year’s sophomore state test results, voted 7-1 to approve the trip, with the only opposing vote coming from offered this advice. “Limit working Board Chairman Kent LaPage. hours to ten hours or fewer a week.” The group left at 10 a.m. for the lengthy trip which included a plane Potter said that 83 percent from Boston’s Logan Airport to JFK Airport in New York, and then from JFK of students who worked 10 hours or students traveled on Delta Airlines straight to Moscow. After a brief two fewer per week scored basic and day stop in Moscow they boarded a twenty-four hour train headed north. above on the 2002 state NHEIAP Students will be staying in the city for three weeks. They will be attending (New Hampshire Educational Im- school, going on cultural field trips, and visiting a local orphanage. Senior provement and Assessment Pro- Katie Wiseman said, “I hope to take-in and retain as much culture and as gram) tests. Forty five percent of many memories of Russia and its people as possible.” students who worked 10 hours a The travelers include Seniors Sophie Feintuch, Noelle Beadling, week or fewer scored proficient or Christopher Wrenn, Wiseman, Elise Patton, Sarah Sanger, and Junior Carolyn advanced. Connelly along with English Teacher Patrick Ganz. Each student applied to Of those students who be in the program during the fall of 2001. worked 21-30 hours a week 69 per- On Friday, April 11, seven students left for Russia for a stu- Each student will be staying with a host family while in Russia. cent scored basic or above and only dent exchange program. From left to right, Seniors Sophie Each host attends the same special English Speaking School in their city 24 percent scored proficient or ad- Feintuch, Noelle Beadling, Elise Patton, Katie Wiseman, and ranges in age from 14-18. Sanger said, “It will be great to learn what kids vanced. Those working over 40 English Teacher Patrick Ganz, Junior Carolyn Connelly, Se- our age are up to in other countries, and it will definitely be an eye opening hours a week scored the lowest. niors Chris Wrenn and Sarah Sanger, and Principal Rich- experience.” Thirty-nine percent scored basic or ard Gremlitz. (Rahn photo) The student exchange was organized by the Portsmouth better and nine percent scored pro- Severodvinsk Connection. The PSC is a non-profit organization that was ficient. established in 1994 because of the similarities between Portsmouth and Severodvinsk. Both cities have large nuclear naval shipyards; Severodvinsk’s is the largest in the world. The program’s goal is to promote person to person contact between the cities and to help the citizens of As the song says, ‘Just breathe...’ Severodvinsk understand more about environmental awareness. By Chris Wrenn The city of Severodvinsk, located above the Arctic Circle on the White Sea, has a population of over 240,000 people. The city is eight hours STAFF ahead of Portsmouth time. The students did have mixed emotions. Wiseman said, “I am ner- Seacoast residents are vous but I feel that we’ll be safe while in Severodvinsk.” While in Russia the getting a dose of fresh air from students will have E-mail access so they will be in touch with loved ones. the new oxygen bar in down- town Portsmouth. The bar is serving up oxygen enriched air to customers and owner Lisa Arvidson said, “The response has been overwhelmingly posi- tive.” The Oxygen Station, a new lounge style bar, is serving up plain and scented oxygen to customers who can sit and breathe the clean air from five to twenty-five minutes at a time. To breathe the oxygen customers just hook up a tube that fits around their head and has two nostril openings to inhale through. Art teacher Shawn Pelech and Co-op/Work Educa- Junior Molly Melville hangs out after school at the new tion Coordinator Linda Berry Oxygen Station downtown. (Yearbook photo) dropped in for a breath of fresh air several weeks ago. Pelech range between $4-$12. Arvidson Though the bar just tried the grapefruit oxygen be- also said, “All students pay only half opened in Portsmouth, Arvidson cause she was told it was good price.” The bar offers a monthly already is planning on business for headaches. Berry inhaled the pass, for those who can’t get expansion. Arvidson reports that coconut. “I did like it a lot. After enough fresh air, which costs $65. this summer she is planning on the long winter I wanted to feel The monthly pass is good for one opening a seasonal bar in York, like I was in the islands again.” 20-minute session a day. Maine. Also, possible bars may The current seating al- Arvidson pointed out be opening up in Portland ME, lows up to six customers at a time many of the known benefits of oxy- and Newburyport MA. In Ports- and includes two swing chairs, The state level competition for skills-USA-VICA was held gen. She said, “Enriched oxygen is mouth, Arvidson plans on even- recently. In the Hot Food competition were Sara Blood a wicker rocker, and a large futon great for a lot of things including tually adding treatments such as according to The Portsmouth and Andrew Thorne, center. In Commercial Baking Com- stress relief, increased mental alert- oxygen facials, and oxygen sun- petition were Shannon Parent, left, and Alexandra Souther, Herald. Arvidson said that she ness, and headaches.” Also, she burn treatments. expects to increase the number right. Blood is wearing the medal she earned. Both reports that to entire UNH Men’s The Oxygen Station is Blood and Souther recently assisted chefs at Lindbergh’s of seating options soon. Hockey team has come in to the bar. located on Bow St., in downtown The prices vary de- Crossing when they held the Fifth Annual PHS Culinary “They all signed a stick for my wall Portsmouth, and is open daily Arts Scholarship fund-raiser. The Australian themed din- pending on the amount of time a and were really nice,” said from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. customer breathes but generally ner was a great success said their teacher Chef Diane Arvidson. Pinkham. (Pinkham photo) ClipperClipper SportsSports

8 The Paper Clip April 17, 2003 Lacrosse hoping to begin where it left off Track waits for the ‘Go’ By Brandon Ruest By Christine Donnelly Senior Jodi Drye is expected SPORTS EDITOR to perform well in the sprints and se- STAFF nior Chris Solie will be running the The Boys Lacrosse Team is medium distances. out to finish what they started last April 8 was supposed to Lyford said this year’s team year, but Mother Nature isn’t about be the first track meet of the season. has some inexperience. “Last year we to help them. Because of that cancellation, the lost some big guns; we’ll have to fill The team has had a jambo- team now faces the Exeter Blue the events that were left open from ree at Winnacunnet High School and Hawks, one of the best track teams last year.” He believes the strong another game scheduled for Tues- in the Seacoast according to Girls events for the girl’s team are the high day canceled. Track Coach and Math Teacher Stan jump, triple jump, javelin, and discus. Returning this year are Se- Lyford. Throwing the discus will be niors Spencer Epperson, Spencer Boys Track Coach Bill Senior Joanna Utoh, but you will also Philp, Chris Lane and Junior Josh Murphy said, “There are few in num- see her throwing the javelin with Jun- Neal. Also returning to the team this bers, and not a lot of experience.” iors Brittany Bushman and Regan year are Juniors Bud Moore, Andrew He added that they would improve Bowlen. Sophomore Caitlin Dowd will Hislop. meet by the meet, hopefully. “Some- be jumping in the long jump and triple After a 2-14 first season one will come through.” jump this season. For the hurdles three years ago, the Clipper boys Some of the key players Senior Class president Meg Kennedy dropped down a division. The sec- that may lead the team in points will will take control with Junior Whitney ond season in the newly created Di- Coach Tom Saltonstall and Seniors Kyle Moore and Spencer be Sophomore State Champion Gray by her side. Senior Allison Epperson (left) and Freshman Jordan Michaud (right) get in shape Corey Thorne in the two mile. Jun- vision 3 proved to be one of the ulti- for lacrosse as Senior John Armbruster assists. (Beaudoin photo) McKay and Junior Angie mate comebacks. The 10-5 season iors Brent Matte and Ben Brown will Pescosolido will be leading the pole was a complete reversal for the team. take charge of the field events: vaulting. Returning Captains Sam Matte with the discus and the shot- “I think that we will finish in LeBlanc and Kyle Moore combined Snow slows sports season put and Brown in the javelin as well the middle of the pack this year,” said So far this season the la- on attack with Andy O’Neil for most By Brandon Ruest as discus and shot-put. Lyford. of last year’s goals. Captain John crosse field has been off-limits to players. Baseball and softball have Chen, Mike Sanders, Rory Ander- SPORTS EDITOR Boys/Girls Tennis---Friday April 18, Goffstown HOME son, and Adrian Link also produced also had limited access to their fields. goals for the Clippers last year on Teams were cramming “Most of our time has been spent in 4:30 midfield (due to injury Sanders won’t into the gym everyday last week the gym, where the glare of the lights Boys/Girls Track---Saturday April 26 Spaulding AWAY be returning). wishing that their playing fields were makes it difficult to practice,” said one 4:00 Led by goalie Alex Khal, the dry. Some teams had practices that junior baseball player started as late as 7:30. The New Hampshire Inter- Boys Lacrosse---Friday April 18, Somersworth HOME defense was one of the biggest parts 7:00 of the team. “After the snow melts, we scholastic Athletic Association The boosters are still in- need a week of sun, wind and around (NHIAA) has a committee for each Girls Lacrosse---Friday April 18, Kingswood AWAY 4:30 volved and their current goal in- 50 degree temperatures for the fields sport that makes major decisions con- Varsity/JV Baseball---Friday April 18, Goffstown HOME cludes purchasing a defibrillator for to be safe for teams to play on,” said cerning schedules. “Recently mem- Athletic Director Andrea Ogden. bers of those committees have been 4:30 all PHS sports to use. According to Freshman Baseball---Saturday April 19, Spaulding booster Ruthie Moore, the defibril- “Tennis is all right, they talking of postponing seasons to al- lator costs around $3,000 and The play on a flat dry surface but base- low teams to fit in more practice time HOME 10:00 am Lacrosse Boosters plan to split the ball, softball and lacrosse might not and possible scrimmages, but I am Varsity/JV Softball---Friday April 18, Goffstown AWAY cost with the Football Boosters. play any games, never mind home not going to say anything regarding 3:30 games, till at least April vacation,” that because I have not heard any- she said. thing definite,” said Ogden.

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