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The Raider-May 13, 2011 Despite sparse turnout divas truly dazzling The weather outside was frightening, but that ure at the school. A funny high point to the well as the two coaches Magda Georgiadis could not stop the G. Ray Bodley High show was Kyla Freeman's performance with and Justine LeVea. The show was also a fare- School Dance Team from burning up the a very special guest, GRB junior Troy well to three hardworking seniors the team stage on Friday, April 19. Richardson. Troy's dancing may not have will sorely miss in Lilia Kesterke, Katelyn The show gives the girls a chance to dis- been at the level of the Dance Team perform- Billings, and ShaLeigha Jackson. play their true dance skills outside of their ers, but he gave it his all. time limited performances at half-time dur- The show featured solos, duets, trios, and The show may not have had the stellar at- ing basketball games and, newly added this group numbers featuring current dance team tendance anticipated, but those who showed year, wrestling matches. members Lilia Kesterke, Katelyn Billings, up were very responsive and cheered the The show, Dazzling Divas, featured all ShaLeigha Jackson, Quinn Webb, Kyla Free- hardworking dancers on. It also serves a styles of dance-tap, ballet, lyrical, jazz, and man, Kari Holbrook, Kendyl Lutz, Taylor higher purpose as well as profits from the hip-hop. The show opened with a group Smithers, and Bryanna Tanner. performance go toward the teams Relay for number and then transitioned into a duet fea- In addition to the current squad former Life team as well as supplying necessary turing senior Lilia Kesterke and her sister, members also took part in the show with costumes for the upcoming year's dancers. GRB alum Lauren Kesterke, who was also GRB alums Alexa Compson, Jordan Perry, By Vanessa Langdon a member of the dance team during her ten- Samantha Shortsleeve, and Jennica Vehrs as THE Raider G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 25, Number 26 April 26, 2013 Bodley's Got Talent nets big money for charities By Vanessa Langdon The auditorium was packed with 414 people in anticipation of an 18 act piece of wonder, and they did not leave disappointed. The acts, comprised of 100 percent G. Ray Bodley High School students, proved that there are plenty of shining stars walking the halls on a daily basis. The Bodley's Got Talent show is a long standing tradition sponsored by the HOPE Club as their annual fundraiser. The event has evolved over the years starting as a Gong Show where all of the proceeds were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to the cur- rent format. The benefactors of this year's show were three very deserving charities; one local, Habitat for Humanity Oswego County Chap- ter; one national, Make-A-Wish; and one in- ternational, Hope for Ariang. The total prof- its were $1,462, which will be evenly split Bodley's Got Talent provided great entertainment while raising money for three worth- between the three. while charities. And when the final ballots had been cast the winners were: front-Neil Burke and Justin Purtell. Back-Julia Fisch, Angela Paul, Ashley Grey, Alex LaRock, The acts all did a fantastic job, which cre- Erica Perwitz and Shakeemah Hordge. (Mrs. Cronk photo) ated a troublesome spot for the judges Mrs. Lazarek, Mrs. Reese, and Mr. Kent, who had awarded to the individual(s) who displayed with the traditional first, second, and third the tough job of deciding who deserved the their passion and dedication by leaving it place prizes. limited awards. The awards also evolved a all out on the stage. Awards from previous Shakeemah Hordge and Erica Perwitz bit this past year with the addition of the years such as the Audience Favorite and secured the "Gave It Their All" award with "Gave It Their All" award, which was Most Unique Act were again awarded, along (continued on page 3) Page 2 The Raider Opinion Student undeterred by threat of war By Todd Oakes But when all was said and done he noted take action against the North Koreans. Of that, "Being a part of the reserves wasn't what course the missiles that they launch couldn't Many United States citizens are worried I expected it to be at all. I thought I would reach the United States directly but they about a full blown nuclear war with North be put on a ship and sent across the seas, but could hit a base in Okinawa, Japan. The big Korea. So how does this affect a student's that wasnít the case at all. The military is factor in my opinion is the fact that Kim Jong decision to join the military after they gradu- like any other job, once you're in it, it kind Un could truly be insane," ate? "After high school I plan on going into of loses its luster." "As far as Korea is concerned I'm not wor- the United States Marine Corps," senior Aus- Like Mr. Lacey, Austin Mills is not de- ried about it honestly, as a United States citi- tin Mills commented. "It is a guaranteed pay- terred by the prospect of seeing active duty zen or as a military citizen," he went on to check and it has good benefits for the fam- in a potential war situation, in his case say. "I don't necessarily think they shouldn't ily. It is also something Iíve wanted to do against North Korea. "We already have men be allowed to test things that would protect since I was young. I plan on being a sniper stationed at the border between North and their country. I mean if were in the United in force recon." South Korea and I hope to find myself there States and someone tell us we aren't allowed Math teacher Mr. Lacey, who was a mem- soon," he commented. "I don't think they will to prepare ourselves for war, I mean their ber of the Naval Reserve, commented that, launch any nuclear war heads because we leader is sort of a whack job I suppose." "The reason I joined the military was 9/11." have men there who would not hesitate to Should he stay or go? Jury is out on MCW By Dan Henkle in the NCAA tournament over Indiana and points scored in a freshman debut with 28 a career high 16 assists against Monmouth. points. He left following his sophomore year Much to the chagrin of Syracuse University He really improved over the transition from and was drafted sixth overall by the Minne- basketball fans, guard Michael Carter Will- freshman to sophomore after watching from sota Timberwolves. After undergoing sur- iams is the latest Syracuse underclassmen the sidelines for most of play his freshman gery during the summer of 2010, he was to forgo the college game and head to the year because Syracuse had a lot of depth at traded to the Houston Rockets during the National Basketball Association early. guard with Dion Waiters, Brandon Triche, 2011 draft before again being traded, this Carter-Williams became the eighth SU and Scoop Jardine. time to Portland. In October of 2012 he player since 2008 and ninth since 2003 to So how will Williams fare in the worldís signed with Detroit Pistons, but 21 days later declare early for the NBA Draft, joining Paul toughest league? If past history holds true, they released him. On November 5, 2012 Harris, Carmelo Anthony, Eric Devendorf, the jury is still out. Dion Waiters was the Flynn signed with the Melbourne Tigers. Fab Melo, Johnny Flynn, Wesley Johnson, first player taken in the top 5 to never start a Paul Harris, named 2006-07 Big East pre- Donte Green and Dion Waiters on the list of game in college in 20 years, and went num- season rookie of the year and a member of Orangemen who decided to head for the pros ber 4 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He cur- the Big East all-rookie team, scored a ca- early. MCW played two seasons at Syracuse, rently averages 14.5 points a game. When reer high 29 points and grabbed a career high seeing limited time as a freshman before he was drafted so early some fans booed it 22 boards, but was not drafted after leaving bursting onto the scene this year as a leader and the NBA draft experts were shocked, but school early. The NBA's Utah Jazz and on an SU squad that made it all the way to the Cavs fell in love with him after he worked Timberwolves invited him to their training the NCAA Final Four. out at the draft workouts. camp, but he was not offered a spot. He then Williams averaged 12 points per game Johnny Flynn was one of the best point played for the Maine Red Claw, Talk ëN text with 5 boards and 7 assists per puting. He guards that Syracuse has seen in a while, Tropang Texters and the Iowa Energy. scored his career high 24 points in an upset breaking Carmelo Anthony's record for most (continued on page 3) Reflections -THE- Salon & More Look your best for the Prom! 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