Revamped team takes third conference title Rob Cavella ‘07 Wagner expressed mixed emotions in talking about the end of The Patriot The girl’s lacrosse team chalked the road for her as a Minutemaid. Issue 7 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ June 2007 up another great spring season with “I feel that I’m ready to move a record of 13-6-2 and the Olympic on, and my coaches prepared me to Conference title in hand for a third play at the next level. It was my last consecutive time. season here, and I feel sad, but at the One down, three to go While it may be very same time I have no regrets because impressive that the girls have made I got something out of every game a conference title trilogy out of their and each season.” As school year closes, freshmen reflect on high school adjustment three past seasons, what can be Co-captain Brooke Foussadier Nicolette DiMucci ‘10 The class of 2010 has observed with even wider eyes is the commented on the team’s undying many athletes. While some roster that pulled out the third leg of willingness to win, “The team was For the class of 2010, most played one sport, others the Minutemaids’ Lacrosse epic. so young, but they so were so willing would say the year could be summed played a different sport every Last year the team graduated to learn. They played harder than up as fun, but challenging. Almost season and were constantly thirteen seniors, nine of which were any other team I’ve ever been a part everyone can agree that there was a under pressure with trying to varsity starters. This upperclassman of. Coming into the season the huge transition from middle school juggle their sports and school transition left the majority of this Rob Cavella ‘07/ The Patriot expectation was that we were too to high school. work. year’s squad to girls who have never Co-captains Brooke Foussadier, Emily Wagner, and Amy Irwin inexperienced to be successful. It “In middle school, it was a lot Adam Krause ‘10 said, “It been on the field at the varsity level. have led the team through the season. was a great feeling to see them less work. You could easily get by was hard [keeping up with Many teams may haven fallen In addition to the gaining the Wagner, Brooke Foussadier, and believe in themselves and put forth with A’s if you did your homework. sports and school work]. I gave behind in quality after losing such a conference title over Cherokee and Amy Irwin. the effort everyday that was But in high school, the work is much up a lot of time and didn’t hang majority of the starting squad. But breaking Township’s famous Indian “For me, as an upperclassman necessary.” harder, you have to put a lot more out with my friends as much for the Minutemaid team, their school curse, the girl’s lacrosse team and fellow captain, I felt the need to Previous to the Minutemaids’ time and effort into every last detail as I wanted to, but I was able determination never skipped a beat. polished their season off with a 16- help develop team unity. Many of three-peat, the team had never captured in order to maintain an A average” to get all my work done.” “Even though this year’s team 9 win over the number eleven state- us had never played together as a a conference title. With three Said Casey Brown ‘10. Some freshmen will tell had many girls with no varsity ranked Lenape in late April. team,” stated Wagner, “One of the consecutive championships under their With all the advanced classes, you that so far, they completely experience, they really rose to the Throughout the tough losses reasons that this season was so belt, it’s safe to say that the future some found it was a lot to handle, hate high school, while others challenge before them. It was very and the exhilarating successes season special is the fact that we had such Minutemaids will only grow hungrier but they stayed motivated and will go on and on about how they impressive,” commented head coach stood the triumvirate of leadership great team chemistry and we got along after getting such a great taste of determined and got done what absolutely love it. The Laura Marder ‘07/The Patriot Ms. Sandy Stockl. found in the senior captains Emily very well on and off the field.” victory in the past three years. needed to be done. responses from the class of 2010 The class of 2010 is ready for sophomore year. “I took is step by step, studied are varied. “Overall, I loved freshman year,” freshman dance and playing sports,” every night for a nice period of time Nick Raggio ‘10 is one of those he said, “the high school is a million she said, “were my favorite part Minutemen hit playoffs out of the park and I knew [the advanced classes] people who love high school. “At the times better than middle school, and I because when you play sports, you Alyssa Maiese ‘07 “Even though the win was great we would be hard, but it paid off and I beginning of the year, I was prepared really liked middle school. There are get to meet a bunch of people you haven’t gotten too far ahead of was able to get straight A’s,” said for a really strict place, but it’s not so many activities and people to meet; never thought you’d meet, and the Over the years the boy’s ourselves, we know we have to take Vincent Lombardi ‘10. like that. It’s a lot of fun and less it is never boring.” freshman dance was just so fun.” baseball team has had numerous it one game at a time.” strict than middle school and the Throughout freshman year, As for those upperclassmen all accomplishments. By season’s end, Senior leaders Bill Rice and sports are great. I really like it.” there were many events and such that the freshman were afraid of at the they were ranked number fourteen Young hope to continue to be Joseph DeFillipo ‘10 was part the class of 2010 would say was beginning of the year; some freshman in the Courier Post and throughout positive contributors to the team. Inside... of Student Council for freshman year, their favorite part of their freshman are still terrified, but most have no fear the years have been one of the most Three-year Varsity starter, Rice, Commentary p. 8 and he too, loves high school. year. For Lisa Patrone ’10, “The anymore and have actually become successful teams at WTHS. leads the team with more than 100 friends with a lot of them. Despite the season’s struggle, hits. He also has eight home runs, Group IV champs “Most of [the upperclassmen] the team was looking forward to followed closely by Bob Gorski ‘07 Letters p. 11 were really nice. I made of lot of being able to start over and play well with six home runs. Both made All- friends that are upperclassmen. in State Playoffs. They begun the Conference and the Carpenter Cup Lifestyles p. 12 They were really helpful tournament against one of the top Team, and Rice also made the All- throughout the year,” said Lauren Braidwood ’10. South Jersey teams, heavily favored South Jersey Conference. Odds & Ends p. 15 Toms River East. Rice ’07 is also the one of the With their freshman year behind The odds were against the team’s most successful pitchers, and them, many students feelings on high Joe Granato ‘07/ The Patriot Features p. 16 school have shifted from scared, Minutemen. But instead of letting the clear favorite to start each game Varsity seniors exemplify team unity to underclassmen. that stop them, it invigorated them in the remaining rounds of the state worried, and nervous to happy, excited, and prepared. into an amazing game ending in a tournament. He is currently 7-1 and one game, one batter, one pitch at a again for the ‘Cinderella Team’, Books p. 22 defeat of Toms River by 2-0. The has yet to be scored upon in time.” With three no-hitters in their giving the team’s best hitters to do “My feelings changed a lot victory was a true team effort with tournament play, pitching back-to- play-off games, this goal seems to damage against the opposition. about high school now that the first everyone from freshman to seniors back shutouts and pitching scoreless be fairly accessible. Keeping it all together seems Tech Talk p.24 year’s over,” said Samantha Hersch having a role. innings in a combined effort. Rice After winning the Group IV to be the key to continued success ’10, “I thought I was going to hate Though this boosted overall continues to succeed on the mound, South Jersey Championship as the throughout the play-offs. Everyone Entertainment p. 25 high school but I absolutely love it. In the beginning I didn’t like how I confidence, the players hope it giving the offense a chance in every fourteenth seed, the Minutemen will wished the best of luck to the boys Joe Granato ‘07/ The Patriot hasn’t given them too big head for game he pitches for the Minutemen. move on to challenge East Hamilton as they advanced to the fourth round T.J. Alcorn ‘08 , Steve Graziano ‘08, Lenny Oliveri ‘07 and Bob had to walk so much but now I see a the rest of state play. Minutemen Young ‘07 says, “The other High School at Rider University. of states. Sports p. 29 Gorski ‘07 before their tournament game against Cherry Hill bunch of people that I wouldn’t get pitcher Nathan Young ‘07 said, pitchers and I just have to take it Rice will likely take the mound once Written prior to 6/5 game. West which they won 11-0. Story page 32. to see and I really like it here.” 32 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. 1 Teamwork pays off Cheerleaders Actors’ Studio takes show on road continue success Margaret Bonanni ‘09 “We tend to recognize those Bristol PA, whose cast preformed a see other schools perform,” said whose ability in theatre stands out one act play called Break in the Truman’s performer, Matt Ocharski. V-ball makes third round in states A.J. Nisbet ‘08 On May 10, Actors’ Studio and above the rest on stage, and those Ropes. The play earned two After all the effort and determination Nick Verillo ‘08 Theatre Production traveled to who have notable talent,” stated Excellence in Acting Awards. The that was put into the competition, This year the WTHS Bucks County, PA to compete for Duncan, “Every time I judge this play traced of a boy’s life from Actors Studio and Tech Theatre took Volleyball is a game that cheerleading team proved that it is their seventh year in the 2007 Drama competition I see outstanding infancy to adulthood and how he dies from the competition a sense of involves hard work, determination, one of the most successful teams in Festival. Held in the Bucks County performers who display an of a drug overdose, but with an something greater than awards. and teamwork. our school once again. Throughout Playhouse, the competion featured unimaginable amount of skill.” abstract twist. “It was wonderful to get Without full communication on the team’s history, trophy boxes high schools from across the Another school that showed “We [the cast] didn’t see it as a involved with this program, and a the court, the six players will not have not come big enough. That was Delaware Valley. The groups were talent on the stage was Harry S. competition but rather as a display great opportunity to learn something become victorious. The WTHS the same for the 2006-2007 school evaluated for their work in the fields Truman High School from West of hard work and an opportunity to new,” said Erin Dunphy ’09. Boys Volleyball team proved that year, as the team won numerous of acting and theatre production. with solid teamwork mixed with a championships, local, and statewide. This year Jackie Nagle ’07 took great deal of talent is a recipe for This year, in a matter of months, home Best Actress Award (see success on the court. the team became eight-time Olympic related story below) and Kayleen Nagle awarded top honor The starting varsity players are conference grand champions, three- Egan ’07 took home an Excellence in good friends outside of the sport, time state champions, and two-time Acting Award for their performances Mike Nagle ‘07 when she served as which made for a seamless transition ‘Battle at the Capital National’ in a contemplation of scenes from one of the direc- Champions. when games started. Mike Bradley Nick Verillo ‘08/The Patriot Too See the Stars, the casts’ spring On May 10 Jackie Nagle ’07 tors of the Senior While success is a major part ‘07, a team captain for the second The starting six of the Varsity Boys Volleyball squad. production. attended the Bucks County Drama Directed Cabaret year in a row, guided the squad to of their story, the team also “I was so surprised I had won Festival. There, she and her fellow this past January. unprecedented success. in the first round as a #6 seed and and Eric Haberland ‘07 will graduate participated in many other events anything,” commented Egan, “I students in Mrs. Cheryl Silverman’s Though directing a This season was supposed to defeated rival Moorestown in the this year, next year’s club looks to throughout the season. The team wasn’t even mentioned in the classes performed their recent play, big time produc- be a promising season, and it turned second round on a home court. The continue the pattern of victory. not only cheered at home basketball critique, and I thought my To See the Stars. tion for the first out better than expected. The team next game turned out to be a difficult Setters Dean Massimini ‘08 and games for the school, but also performance was weak.” The play and their individual time, she said she finished the season as co-champions one, traveling to Edison, NJ to square Andrew Dages ‘08 will provide traveled on the road with the team The two veteran actresses, who performances were evaluated against had big help from of the Olympic Conference. This up against #3 St. Joseph s Metuchen. varsity leadership on the court and to several away games. also were directors for this year’s other schools from across the her long-time title was the second in the program’s Even though the Minutemen will use their experience to make The team hosted competitions Senior Directed Cabaret, were no Delaware valley. Nagle’s performanc friend, co-director history, the other coming in a prolific were defeated, every player remained everyone around them better. A new where they both took part in, and strangers to the Bucks County as a tough-nosed Irish woman, was Kayleen Eegan 2001 campaign. Along with regular positive and proud to be a part of wave of incoming talent combined helped run the event. At events like stage. It was Egan’s third time at honored by the judges, winning the ’07. season success, the squad reached this unprecedented success. with several players with proven these the team was able to raise a the competition, and Nagle’s sixth. award for Best Actress in a “I don’t know if the quarterfinals in the state Even though starters Bradley varsity experience show that the sky substantial amount of money that “It was the first time in six Performance. I could’ve finished tournament. ‘07, Rick Meng ‘07, Tom is the limit for the Boys Volleyball went towards the booster club. years I won any type of award at Being on the stage is nothing photo courtesy of the Nagle family this big project if The Minutemen received a bye Chranowski ‘07, Matt Lafferty ‘07, team. While winning championships this competition, and to know that new for the high school senior. She Jackie Nagle was named Best Actress in a Per- it wasn’t for has been the same for many years, my work was recognized by people has been performing for many years formance at the Bucks County Drama Festival Kayleen. I know next year there will be some changes. I did not personally know made me in plays, talent shows, or Senior for her portrayal of a striking garment worker I would’ve went During try-outs this year, the team feel incredible,” said Nagle with a Directed Cabarets. Nagle has been insane,” Nagle said Seniors lead golf team to glory will not be selected by the head in To see the Stars. smile as she held her trophy. interested in acting since her laughing. Margaret Bonanni ‘09 Players Joe Diveto ‘07, Matt “They [the younger players] coach, Mrs. Atkinson. This year the Hard work went into winning the elementary days in 1998. fall play and spring musicals where Next year Nagle will be Romand ‘07, Corey Hoffman ‘07, need to step up to the plate and team will be selected by outside awards, aside from rehearsals. Both “I got into drama at an early she worked with director, Mr. James attending Gloucester County For the Minutemen Golf Team, Jake Whitten ‘07, Ryan Hersch ’07, realize that to be successful they cheerleading judges. actresses had to study the time period age,” said Nagle, “When I got older I DiGennaro. College, where she will study acting. the 2006-2007 season is coming to a and Dan Zeiders ’09 made must work hard,” commented While that might not affect the of the 1900’s, and also had to study thought it was playing house, but “Mr. DiGennaro gave me a “I hope do to plays on the side rewarding close. With a record of 10- tremendous scores to help the team Anton. She also wants to acquire final product of the team, it is a parts of women’s history. Nagle also when I got older I learned a lot about chance in plays in sophomore year while at the college, but doing acting 4, and a strong sense of teamwork, reach their goals of making the more female members to the team, unusual way to select the best team had to study an Irish accent. Broadway and I wanted to sink my and he asks me to be an extra, but I classes will make it easier to do the season had all the elements it sectionals. and make them feel more welcome. possible. With more championships “I would have never won Best teeth into it.” did have a line,’ she said. Nagle also anything in terms of drama.” needed to be successful. The goals “The older players work hard The teams’ goals for the and success in the future, the WTHS Actress if I didn’t master the Irish Her influences on Broadway are pointed out that, “working those long Eventually Nagle plans to of winning the County Tournament, and are always practicing with the upcoming season are a bit different cheerleading team looks forward to accent; that was the key of my the modern actresses like Marissa Jaret hours for his show was a blast; he transfer to Rowan and will take a making the playoffs, winning the younger players, setting a good from their existing goals. They still breaking more records and setting character, and what made me Winokur (Hairspray) and Sutton really helped me out during my years break at that point. “Although I love conference, and scoring their best example for them to follow,” said want to score their best, and win the higher goals. noticeable,” stated Nagle. Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie). in high school.” to act, I think learning how to teach gave the team a lot to accomplish. Anton, “I’ve been very fortunate to Conference but they also want to The festival was judged by Nagle has been in plays for all She has been in many plays and acting will be a great benefit for me.” During the season, the golf team have such a talented team to work improve their individual playing. In accredited theatre critic, Stuart four years of High School, and she productions over the years, but she She hopes to give students back took home second place in the with.” addition to improving their skills Senior Awards Duncan, and actress Anita Donavon, feels her teachers have been a big still has one favorite performance in the knowledge that she has learned County Tournament, and made State Although the team reached the they also want to build on the who have been judging the contest help in her career. her mind. in almost ten years. But as for the Sectionals. Coach Margaret Anton majority of their goals, there are still accomplishments of this season. Awards will be for about twelve years. When trying “Mrs. Silverman has been my “My sketch in Senior Directed future, she will just have to wait and attributes the success to the sense things the team will be improving The 2006-2007 golf season was to pick out winners for the awards, teacher for four years, and I say she ’06 called Naomi in the Living Room see if she will become a great of unity among the team, and how upon for the nest season. Anton a season that the golf team can hope given to exemplary the judges set asides details like made me what I am today,” said was just my favorite character to broadway actress she has dreamed the players are always ready to lend wants to do more work with players to build upon. With the seniors on June costumes, and props, which they Nagle, “She helped me learn how to work with,” she said, “I loved the about since elementary school. a hand to one another when needed. on their basic skills and accomplishments they’ve made in feel make no difference to the overall build character and not just be a loud skit because it was something Looking back at Bucks County Aside from an overwhelming team fundamentals. She also wants to this season, they can only expect 13th at 7pm in the performance. They focus on aspects voice on stage, I am very thankful different and it was [challenging to Nagle said, “It just goes to show that effort, the core of varsity players develop and prepare the younger more great things to come. of the show such as capability of for what she has done for me.” play someone who was] bi polar.” you don’t have to be the main on the team also contributed to the players more for their upcoming “Next season should be pretty Center for the individual members of the cast, She has also performed with the Nagle stepped out of the attraction to be considered the best team’s success. season. good,” said Zeiders. Performing Arts. emotion, and pacing of the piece. Way Off Broadway Players on their spotlight to work in a different role in a crowd.” 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports - 31 Boys track team makes move Perspective Orchestra, chorus make history Jacqui Gabel ‘08 only time it’s canceled, is when all of Fraction ‘09 has Amy Goldberg ‘08 line extended for about a mile. the other extracurricular activities are been doing track The chorus then headed This year, there have been many canceled, and that only happens once for two years. The WTHS Orchestra and towards the bleachers of the accomplished sports teams at in a blue moon, and we are still Fraction Chorus had the honor to attend the amphitheater that the orchestra and Washington Township High School. expected to run on our own,” adds Ingis competes in any 400th anniversary at Jamestown, chorus were to be performing at in One of the most achieved sports teams ’07. race from the 400 Virginia on May 11-14. Only one the afternoon and evening. The is the Boys Track Team, which owns The top runners in some of the meters to the school from each state was invited morning was cold and raining; all we score of winning four out of five duel events are Xavier Fraction ’09, who 3200. His best to the festival. Although not all of were allowed to do was sit on the meets this season. The boys track team runs 4:23 in the mile; Alex Clemson time for the year, the states were represented, the bleachers in rain ponchos. defeated Cherry Hill East, Eastern, ’08, with a 9:55 in the two mile; Nick so far was a 4:23 outcome was still mind-boggling. By the evening, any memories Pennsauken, and Lenape. The team Krauss ’09, who runs 1:58 in the in the 1600, which A total of 353 orchestra of the morning were replaced by the was only defeated by Cherokee, but eight hundred; Steve Morone ‘ 10, places him among members and exactly 1607 chorus President’s speech. We anxiously the score was a lot closer than their who runs a 51 in the four hundred. the fastest runners members created music for the entire awaited the fireworks show to come loss to them last year. Clemson has been in track Rob Cavella ‘07/The Patriot in South Jersey. Risharee Santos ‘07, Xavier Fraction ‘08, Alex nation from their hearts. I had the later. All of the performances All classes in WTHS are since his sophomore year of high “The reason I Clemson ‘08 prepare to put time in on the track privilege to sing with the combined photo courtesy of Amy Goldberg ‘08 throughout the day were pretty accepted into the track team. school. He runs distance; the mile joined track chorus as well as play with our Rain did not dampen the spirits of the participants gathered for spectacular and far beyond the Freshman, sophomores, juniors, and two mile. His best time in the year and has been one of the most freshman year was to stay in shape school’s orchestra. Jamestown’s 400th anniversary celebration. quality I had expected. and seniors are all permitted. All mile was 4:32, seemingly flying consistent members of the team for football,” said Fraction, “But I WTHS started our “voyage” at the pieces sounded amazing with the trip. With a wake up call of 3:00 Monday was our final day in together there are around fifty around the track to take first place. since he came out. His eight found out I was a better runner than 1:00 AM on Friday, May 11. The first rehearsal already. I never AM, we were sitting on our charter Jamestown. We took in some historic members on the team and they are “Whatever you put into it is what hundred is 1:58, a remarkable time football player, so I didn’t play buses rode non-stop for six hours thought that so many different parts buses by 4:30 AM waiting for sites before heading back to always eager to have more you get out of it,” said Clemson ’08. for a sophomore. What keeps him football this year and ran cross until we “landed” in Virginia. of the country could blend together security to let us pass through. Township. Overall, I thought that participants. One does not have to One word that Clemson used to dedicated is his goal to finally country.” After enjoying a breakfast from as well as we did. Luckily, we were the first school to the trip was much more successful try out to be on the team. “As long describe the track team this year is knock Cherokee off and win the “Pain Train” is the way in our hotel, Days Inn, the orchestra Sunday was the big day of the go through security as behind us, the that I anticipated it to be. as you keep coming, you stay on “dedication”. Clemson’s dedication conference championship. which Fraction describes the trials and chorus went back to the buses the team, so it’s best to stay and effort along with the team working “My thoughts on the team are of the track team. However, the team for a long day at Jamestown. It was dedicated,” stated Keith Ingis ’07. hard each day is driving the squad to a great. The team has a lot of great has learned to live by the words of a very long and humid day, but we Rising fuel prices cause concern The team practices every day successful season. athletes who love to compete against head coach Richard Bostwick, which made it through. At 11:30 AM, the after school, despite the weather. “The Krauss ‘09 joined track last one another and are always trying to have helped carry the team through chorus performed five pieces at Stephanie Valentino ‘07 at school. get better, which is why we have had the many difficulties of competition. Jamestown Park, and the orchestra If the prices are getting you New training, young talent a lot of success.” Krauss ’09 reveals. “Pain is the cleanser.” did the same at 1:00 PM. Lately, people have been finding down, there are alternatives and When the chorus and orchestra themselves sweating whenever they strategies that can be used to ease lands girls Penn Relay gold Overthrowing the competition were not performing, we were given drive up to a gas station to fill their the pain. During the summer months the chance to walk around the park. tanks. when the air conditioning is Jacqui Gabriel ‘08 achieve their lofty goals. Instead of A unique characteristic of The prices for gas are through beckoning, avoid it by simply rolling two individual teams, they have Jamestown was how we were able the roof, with many areas having down your windows and letting the For the first time at Washington literally become one cohesive unit. Boy’s Track team has to pay. Instead of using American prices for regular gas in the high two wind cool your car. Township High School the boys and The two teams practice had a strong showing dollars, we had to trade in the dollar dollar range, and the other types of If you don’t like keeping the girls track teams coordinated their together, stretch together, run in throwing events. bills for colonial dollars to use to gas sometimes going past the three windows down (perhaps because activities. This has proved very together, work out together, and purchase anything from food to dollar mark. you don’t like wind hitting you in beneficial for the girl’s team. attend the meets together. The souvenirs. As if this wasn’t daunting enough the face), you can still turn on the fan They enjoyed a stellar season, booster clubs have united, which has (clockwise from left) Later that night, the orchestra for individuals with full-time jobs, without turning on the air conditioning; achieving a 4-1 record, with the only helped raise more money. Such Kwabena Keane ‘08 Even before gas prices topped headed off to Busch Gardens Theme students find it especially hard to cart using the AC and heat both use up loss coming at the hands of a powerful fundraising events as a car wash and shotput, $2.85 a gallon, people felt fuel Park while the chorus had our first themselves around with their limited extra gas. Lenape squad. The girls broke several lottery sales have been extremely Dan Testa ‘07 prices were too high. combined rehearsal with the rest of money for gas. The times you buy your gas records during the season. profitable. discus, the choirs from all over the country. “It’s hard to get around with always possible. also affect how much you are getting Jackie Dim ’08 was a standout in “I think its great that that we Zach Watson ‘07 The rehearsal was held at the gas prices so high,” says Sarah Even teachers are finding paying out of it. Buying your gas early in the sprints, dominating her events. She are working with the boys and Javelin basketball court at the College of Martin, ’07. “I’m poor enough as for gas torturous. Some have to drive the morning or later in the evening broke the school records for the 200 becoming one big team. There’s a lot William and Mary. The choirs lined it is.” great lengths to arrive at the high school gives you denser gas because of the and 400 meters. The 4x4 relay team more support and it feels more each side of the gymnasium. Our Martin, who has a job at the everyday; the gas money it takes to cool air; avoid buying your gas in came in first place at the Penn Relays. united,” sophomore distance runner, school sat behind an adult choir and Rag Shop in Washington Township, get there is sucking them dry. the middle of the day when it is hot This was the first time in school Shannon McCarthy ’09 explains. next to a high school choir from states she can barely afford to get to “I think the prices are and sunny. history that we prevailed at this “We became more of a team, North Carolina. and from work. Students like her ridiculous, especially because we Keep an eye out on the gas prestigious track meet. The relay now both teams are one and we After a three long hours of find it close to torture taking the little have plenty of gas here,” comments stations you go to and the brand of consisted of, freshman, Kim Krauss’ cheer each other on and help each rehearsing, the choir headed back to money they make and giving it staff member Mr. Rob Hart. “It’s gas you buy. Some stations water 10, sophomore, Lauren Wilcox ’09, other out. We have the same coaches the hotel. It was an early night for straight to the gas companies. hard, because everyone has to have their gas down, actually giving you and juniors Michelle Martin ’08 and with the same philosophies and same most people, especially me, because Though many students at the an SUV and huge cars that take so less gas than you paid for. Avoiding the aforementioned Dim ’08. That goals. We’ve helped each other out the day was very long. high school can drive, many find much gas; the companies are also this can be done by observing how 4x4 relay time was close to breaking and gave each other advice,” junior On Saturday, the orchestra and themselves unable; some students do raising prices just for the summer. quickly your gas runs out. the school record and with them all distance runner, Steph Strucko adds. chorus split up again. The chorus not have time in their schedules to They sneak up the prices in June or Although the prices are rising, returning next year; it looks like a With the two teams working had another rehearsal for two hours, get a part-time job to pay for the gas. July when they know people drive you can avoid dishing out more cash possible goal for next season. together more success is bound to and went to Busch Gardens for the Many still need to hitch rides from to the shore.” by being attentive to what you may Working out and practicing with happen. Expect more records to afternoon before another three hour parents or friends to get to places that Hart, like many other staff do to use more gas. Don’t let the big the boys has spurred the girls to break on the girls’ side. rehearsal with the orchestra. A lot of are needed; and sometimes, this isn’t members, has a long drive to arrive gas companies get you down. 30 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Breathalyzer proves effective deterrent Sports Gabrielle Hughes ‘07 face as they speak for about thirty seconds. It then analyzes the Testing students for alcohol amount of alcohol dispelled into the consumption before dances was a air. If there is even a slight detection Boys Lacrosse finishes season strong controvesial decision. Some of alcohol, the test is positive. Mike Mellace ‘07 the only thing awaiting the Minutemen quarter, and goalie Lane Zierten students still feel a little uneasy The administration has faith at the finish. played a phenomenal game. about the idea of being tested. that this breathalyzer device is The WTHS Boys’ lacrosse When the team was pushed into The assistant coach of Farleigh Others thank the admin-istration for pretty accurate; however they admit team had a very respectable, a must-win situation to pull their Dickinson and a Rutgers Lacrosse creating a more enjoyable that there have been some cases of progressive season of play; despite record back to the .500 percentage coach were at the game. These two environment for their dances. false positives. These incidents have a rocky start created by a tough mark, the Minutemen came out people e-mailed the head Coach Steve “At the dances before the been the result of using a mouth wash schedule and a young team. fighting. However, teams like Arata and told them that the breathalyzer, people took drinking containing alcohol or having hand However, the varsity squad was able Lenape and Holy Cross still stood minutemen were the best south out of control. Besides, the sanitizer near the area of the device. to come together and earn an even in the way. Thanks to solid coaching jersey team they have seen that year breathalyzer isn’t really an After a student has tested record over the course of the season, and hard work of the players, the and were well coached. The e-mail inconvenience. It only took a few positive, they are sequestered in an finishing the year at 9-9. squad was able to pull out an upset from FDU also said that they did photo courtesy of Lauren Kienzle ‘07 seconds,” said prom attendee area, and allowed to rinse out their The season opener was a true Many feel the dances have been more enjoyable since mandatory against Lenape, which was the not realize the prospect they were Melissa Cheng ’07. mouth for mouthwash or nail biter against Clearview, with the turning point of the season. From receiving next year, Keith Schmidt. alcohol testing was begun. Such a large amount of students antibacterial gel. If they test positive Pioneers slipping by the Minutemen that point in the year, they went on The season did not seem to be blowing into a single tube can be quite again, they must deal with the I thought it was easy,” stated people who weren’t visibly with a one goal win. Cherokee and a rampage, ripping off a six-game getting off to a good start or finish but unhygienic, so WTHS uses the consequences of coming to the event Cristina Quintana ’08. intoxicated slid under the radar. powerhouse Eastern were also able winning streak that put them into the team pulled together and made the Passive Alcohol Sensor, which takes under the influence. In the days before the However, the past three dances to defeat the Minutemen in the early the playoffs. www.sjsports.com tournament, thanks to coaches Steve a sample from the air. “The screening didn’t make me breathalyzer tests, authorities had to where the breathalyzer has been season by just a couple of goals, Bridgewater-Raritan was the Steve Orsini ‘10 gave the Arata and Bruce Jones. The person administering the feel guilty or anything. Maybe if I send dozens of students home for used have shown visible results. leaving the team with much ground team to beat for the first round of Minutemen a promising peek The key players such as Kevin test holds the device by the student’s had something to hide, it would’ve. outward public drunkenness. The There was only one true positive to make up to reach the playoffs. sate playoffs. The high-ranked and at what’s still to come in the Smith, who broke the one-hundred goal testing between the Winter Twilight, The first half of the season respected team from North Jersey team’s future plateau, a huge feat, made the season a Junior and Senior Prom. seemed to follow the pattern that truly tested the young Minutemen. only by two at halftime; a very good one. Matt Cutrufello also was DECA sends six to Nationals “We aren’t dumb. We know losses the team sustained were by The first quarter of the game went impressive score line. The final score there playing a key part in the attack. that students will find ways to do very few goals and to teams higher very well with a one to one game. It however was 7-2 which it pretty Senior Midfielders such as Tyler Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 what they want, but that doesn’t ranked than them. looked as if Bridgewater had good for play a team of that caliber. Shoyer and Ryan Kinch controlled the change the fact that underage Conference rivals such as underestimated the Minutemen, The two goals were scored by middle of the field. The defense was Behind every Grilled Cheese drinking is illegal. If they get caught, Cherokee, Eastern, and Lenape made however, they soon realized that the Captain midfielder Tony Verchio the best this year in a long time led by Man t-shirt, every wing eaten in there are going to be some pretty up a bulk of the schedule, which made game would be a battle. who had an impressive game he was seniors Scott Gardner, Keith Schmidt, March, and every crazy student stiff costs,” said 11-12 Executive it a rough ride for the Minutemen all The stellar defense had kept it the MVP winner of the 2007 season. and Mike Mellace. insisting that you need Township Assistant Principal Mr. Joseph season. For a time, the season looked a close game even through the second Along with the defenders who kept All in all the season went well socks, there’s an association filled Bollendorf. bleak and a losing record seemed to be quarter with the Panthers leading the final score to less than two a and the next year looks hopeful. with dedicated students whose hard In the past, students found to work makes it all happen. be intoxicated at a dance or school The association is DECA - a event would have only been Young tennis team dominates tough schedule professional association for students suspended for between five and ten studying marketing, business days, and be susceptible to A.J. Nisbet ‘08 20-8, helping the team win numerous second place finish in the Gloucester management, entrepreneurship, screenings for up to ninety days after matches. County Times Tournament. finance and hospitality. the testing. With a final record of 14-4, the The team’s top doubles pairing The expectations for the season This year, DECA had an “Students weighed out the risk Washington Township recently of Richie Elles ‘08 and Justin Bernardo were not as high as years past due to extremely successful year, landing for themselves. Students were still locked up 2nd place in the Olympic ’09, came up big with a final record of the inexperience at the varsity level. six of its members in the national photo courtesy of Mrs. Olivo making the wrong choice and coming Conference Division. While the team 17-5. Along with skilled second Because the team had no seniors in the competition held in Orlando, Florida. Representing WTHS in Orlado, Florida were (standing) Jessica to events intoxicated. We had no had a very successful season, the doubles team Kevin Leach ’08 and Joe top seven over the season, the entire From April 28 to March 1, they McBride, Bill Bradley, Kristen Abdallah, Caitlyn Chew (kneel- choice but to raise the consequences. very talented Cherry Hill East was McChesney ’09, the Minutemen Minutemen tennis squad will be back took part in a series of written tests ing) Anthony Antinore and Doreen Mankus. We [school administration] would able to notch first in the division. tennis team had considerable threat next year for what will be for many, and role-plays that examined their certain project. hate to think that this fun day would commitment. Participants must. Throughout the season the team outside of the singles positions, helping their final season. ability to think on their feet in solving Doreen Mankus `08, who also become a blight on the students place in the top seventeen in has accomplished many things, along to carry them to victory. The team surpassed their goals certain marketing dilemmas. moved forward to Nationals memories,” said Bollendorf. Regionals to make it to States, then with many individuals on the team. Despite having at packed in all aspects over the course of the “The tests are common business explained, “I participated in the the top three in States continue to Now, if seniors test positive for This year, earlier in the season the team A.J. Nisbet ‘08/The Patriot schedule in the home stretch of the season, earning a split with conference sense,” stated Jessica McBride `08, FC2 project with Kristen alcohol at the prom, in addition to Nationals. From Regionals to States won the Cumberland Classic Chris Penza ‘08 had a strong season, the team was able to rivals Lenape and Cherokee, while who advanced to Nationals this year [Abdallah ‘08]. We wrote a 5 page being suspended, they are not to Nationals, the number of WTHS tournament. Also this year, freshman season of 20-8 at the 2nd overcome and end a successful taking both matches against rival in the Apparel & Accessories manual and raised $1,000 for DECA members narrowed from 130 allowed to walk at graduation. Wesley Eldridge ‘10 won Courier Post Singles position season on a good note beating Eastern, something that hasn’t been Marketing category, “But the role- pediatric oncology.” Underclassmen that test positive to 72 to six. player of the week. in three more years of WTHS tennis. Eastern five matches to zero. At one done in over five years. With the plays can be nerve-racking when “Doreen and I held a pretzel will not be allowed to attend their At States, held Feb. 25-27 at Unlike most high school sports This year’s team was led by point during the season, the summer fast approaching, the presenting in front of the judge. fundraiser for about a week after dance or any formal event for the the Cherry Hill Crowne Plaza, “The where most of the varsity team is part Corey Eldridge ‘08, taking the number Minutemen played eight matches in Minutemen look to train for next Confidence is key.” school to help raise the money,” next year. other delegates presented a lot of of the senior class, this year on the one spot on the team. Following ten days, with a tournament on the season, and with the young talent, While some DECA members added Abdallah, who reached “We are doing a lot here to competition,” stated McBride. tennis team the bulk of the team were Eldridge was junior, Chris Penza, who weekend in between. The team dominating in both conference and performed skits, others attended Nationals for the 2nd time this year. help the kids make the right “Scoring higher than some of those juniors, along with some sophomores also had a very successful season. Over completed the grueling two weeks tournament seems like a very real leadership conferences after Advancing to Nationals is the decision,” Bollendorf declared. students was a great personal and a freshman, looking to take party the course of the year, Penza went with an astounding 7-1 record and a possibility. completing the requirements for a result of determination and See DECA p. 5 4 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports - 29 Shrek delivers expected charm, humor Peaches and cream Carr performs Erin McFadden ‘07 return to their recurring roles, much hype has surrounded the addition of 4-H fair showcases county farming’s best in all-star band This May, Mike Myers pop star Justin Timberlake, who Katie Mount ‘09 is the peach Erin McFadden ‘07 returned to the big screen as the voice took on the role of Artie. His voice com-petitions. of the smelly but lovable ogre in lends itself well to an awkward This summer, Gloucester After a stren- The WTHS music department is Dreamworks’ Shrek the Third. This teenager turned king, but, County will be hosting its annual 4- uous round of one that frequent receives accolades new installment of the hugely unfortunately for Timberlake, his H Fair. The fair will take place July judging, the for its outstanding ensembles, but there popular series—advertised as lines aren’t funny and the character 26-29, at the 4-H Fairgrounds in owner of the are occasionally individuals whose packing more star power, action, and of Artie has more annoying moments Mullica Hill. best box of talent is so great that they are laughs as the previous two films— than comic. The fair is a way to peaches is personally recognized. This year, one meets its quota but struggles to truly In addition to J.T. in a leading commemorate the accomplishments awarded with such musician is percussionist Eric impress an eager audience. role, other celebrities have been of 4-H members, who have worked the New Jersey Carr ‘07, who was selected to perform The story picks up with Shrek advertised as bringing their comedic all year in a variety of programs. Governor’s with the All Eastern Orchestra and and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) still talents to the film. But fans of From barnyard animals to peaches, Cup. Band. On March 11, Carr and other seeking their ogre version of Saturday Night Live, The Office, and this event has it all. There is top musicians from twelve East Coast happily-ever-after, but they are Monty Python expecting to hear the “What I love most about the fair also the New states performed a concert on March stuck in Far Far Away filling in for voices of their favorite actors and is that they have such a variety of Jersey Peach 11 in Hartford, Connecticut. the King Harold (John Cleese). When comedians will have to listen closely. events,” Lisa Mudrowsky ’09, an Queen Pageant. The days spent in Hartford the king—in frog form—finally Many of the roles filled by actors Shrek the Third returns the star-studded roster of celebrity vocal annual visitor of the fair, said, “There’s www.gloucester.rcre.rutgers.edu/fairfest/ Many hopefuls pro-vide a great musical experience for “croaks,” Shrek is named heir to the like Eric Idle, John Krasinski, and talent from the first two films, along with some all-star additions. something for everyone to enjoy.” sign up to win those involved, allowing the throne, but all he wants is to Maya Rudolph seem to have been The Commercial Peach Pak competition display at One of the largest portions of the coveted musicians time with their equally peacefully return to his swamp. Away after enlisting the help of exiled to keep the audience entertained, but created entirely for the purpose of the 2005 4-H Fair. the 4-H Fair is the display of title of NJ impressive peers. The ogre sees his chance when, fairy tale villains. Fiona and a posse this latest installment differs from celebrity cameos, giving their animals. Within the 4-H, there are smaller animals, such as rabbits, are Peach Queen. The competition is “Meeting people there is fun,” in his final breath, the king reveals of usually prim and proper the first two Shrek films in that characters no purpose and little organizations that focus on a sold. So for those who are looking divided into multiple sections, such said Carr of his time with the ensemble. to Shrek that there is one other princesses are forced to stand up and comedy seems to have taken a back opportunity for humor. particular animal. The members of for a pet, the 4-H Fair is a great place as talent and formal. “You can meet some of the best possible heir, named Arthur (Justin fight for their kingdom. seat. The funniest moments in the While Shrek the Third has its those organizations participate in to consider. “The [New Jersey Peach musicians on the East Coast.” Timberlack). As Shrek sets off with Now that’s a lot of subplot. film have long been revealed in downfalls from a grown-up point learning how to present and take care One of the favorite activities of Queen] competition is really fun.” Those performing in the Band loyal pals Puss and Donkey, Shrek And this unnecessarily trailers and other promotional of view, it will understandably of their animals. the fair is the pig racing. The pig Kimberly Eachus, a former winner were chosen from a pool of receives another life-changing piece complicated storyline requires a lot features. remain a great success in the Shrek Some of the animals of choice racing takes place every day, several of the title, said, “Many of the applicants from All State Bands; Carr of news—he will soon be the father of exposition that limits the amount Shrek the Third has been franchise. It is a cute, funny, are: rabbits, goats, dairy cows, times a day. Four pigs are chosen, people, who come to the fair, love has been participating in New of a litter of baby ogres. of time Shrek the Third is actually anticipated not only for its laughs, enjoyable kids’ movie. reptiles, and even dogs. At the fair, and placed into a circular ring. The watching the pageant.” Jersey’s since his sophomore year. In Shrek’s absence, a vengeful required to be exciting and funny. but also for its star-studded cast. Audience members who enter each animal class has their own crowd is then divided into four As you can see, there are many “You fill out a résumé, and they Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) The movie does have enough While Myers, Diaz, Eddie Murphy, the theater expecting only that will competition. The competitions are sections. These sections signify for activities that a guest could enjoy at decide from the best,” explained Carr seeks to steal the throne of Far, Far amusing references, antics, and jokes and Antonio Banderas skillfully not be let down too severely. open for all visitors to view. which pig the crowd is rooting. The the fair. If you’d like to find out more, of the selection process. “I really “The fair is important to me announcers work to get the crowd stop on down at the fair this July. For wanted to do it.” be-cause it is the time when I’m pumped up, and then the pigs are directions check the web at, He was soon sent the music to Second effort stirs storm of interest finally able to show everyone how released for the race. www.gloucester.rcre.rutgers.edu/ be performed a for personal review Amanda Burghart ‘09 simple lyrics and guitar. Not only is truly effective hard I’ve been working,” Caitlin If viewing animal competitions fairfest/ and traveled to Hartford March 8 this song recognized and enjoyed by lyrics Feeny hits Oliver ’09, a member of the dairy is not your cup of tea, then there are “I would definitely recommend for four days of eight hours Fairly new on the music scene, fans of Feeny, but the track was it out of the park club, stated. many other activities you may enjoy. people to come out and take part in rehearsals under the direction of Catherine Feeny’s beautiful vocals, picked up by the makers of the yet again. “The With such a display of animals, For example, the New Jersey Peach the activities that the fair has to Edward Cumming of the Hartford captivating lyrics and simple recent film Running with Scissors spaceman, it’s easy for visitors to fall in love Festival coincides with the 4-H Fair. offer,” Athena Katinos ’09 stated, Symphony Orchestra. instrumentals create a fresh sound and appeared in the movie and on spaceman, spends with some of them. Many of the One of the most popular events “You’ll learn a lot and it’s a lot of fun.” Carr’s plans to continue use his for the upcoming season. the soundtrack. Placed towards the his time a-racing. vast range of musical experiences and Her second and most recent beginning of the album following Chasing star-dust talent in the future. He will attend album, Hurricane Glass (2006) has Touch Back Down, Mr. Blue pulls a million miles DECA teaches members lifelong skills Rowan University in the fall to been making waves and drawing listeners in and leaves them wanting away and when his pursue a career in music education. attention. more. air runs out he’ll From DECA p. 4 all of them.” DECA.” Carr has been involved in Folk-pop seems to be the Track three, I Still Don’t Believe have to turn accomplishment,” said McBride, When members aren’t battling As for giving back to the Washington Township Schools’ music perfect genre for the breezy summer You produces the same remarkable around or he’ll fall “My goal this year was to make it with hundreds of students nation- community, “DECA partakes in programs for the past eight years months to come, and Feeny is sound as the other tracks, but with a Freeny’s captivating vocals and instrumentals all the way down to nationals, and I did it.” wide, they are making differences in Veteran’s Park Clean-up, Festival of playing timpani, snare, and many flawless in mixing the relaxing with different tone and atmosphere. The make for a sound like no other to the ground. You “Winning even comes down to the school, as well as in others’ lives. Friends, Adopt-A-Family, and other percussion instruments in the upbeat, the intimate with the same sweet sadness remains but with just enough meaning and can leave me in orbit till I’m the little things,” stated Bill Bradley “We do a lot of marketing visiting the Senior Care Center,” said various ensembles. Carr currently amusing and the quiet with the Feeny’s pure, hopeful lyrics give the thought. Easy to sing along to and nothing more than the ones the `07, DECA President who advanced products, a s well as community Olivo, “We have even started Project contributes to WTHS’s Wind clutching. song such honesty. “All the mistakes enjoy, Always Tonight puts faith radars lost, on the ground.” to Nationals for the 2nd time this service throughout the year,” stated “WT” in which we will design the Ensemble, Marching Band, Indoor The variation between songs we made were like the work of a child in the listener with its lyrics and With each album Catherine year. “Knowing your marketing Olivo. new landscaping by the 11-12 wing Percussion Ensemble, and Jazz Band. makes this album feel like a series of and I know we would grow wiser if the playful mood is easy to Feeny grows more talented and terms, using the most of your prep “DECA is responsible for the and maintain it.” Though the school has given Carr stories, each with vast differences we’d just let it age a while”. appreciate. more memorable. Any new listener time, giving a good handshake, and school store, and we run March “The skills you learn in DECA a forum in which to exercise his talents, but all retaining that one sound that Without losing speed, the The last notable track is would be blown away by the music maintaining eye contact can make a Madness,” said Bradley. “DECA don’t just help you in the business band director Mr. Jim Beyer takes no makes Feeny unique. album continues to impress with the Radar, the sixth song on the album she has to offer and would find it huge difference.” sponsors the creation of different t- world,” stated Bradley, “You learn credit for his student’s success. Perhaps the most noteworthy next song. With Always Tonight, with the most beautiful sound to worthwhile to try out. Feeny Mrs. Olivo, DECA advisor, shirts, socks, and other items how to communicate well, and other “It’s really a reflection on Eric,” song on the album is Mr. Blue. Feeny Feeny melds upbeat happiness and come from Feeny on Hurricane should not be written off before stated, “I love seeing them succeed throughout the year. Then we sell life skills that apply to any major Beyer said. “He’s an excellent is able to show off her voice against intelligence and creates a nice a sound Glass. With a personal feel and having been given a listen. in competitions. I am very proud of them and the money goes back to you will pursue.” musician.” 28 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 5 Emmys cast spotlight on tele-com Classic Televison Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 piece of stop-motion and editing Buffy staked out new vampire territory genius as Swiecinski raced through On Apr. 26, Monthly Rewind the halls of the high school against Keith Ingis ‘07 vampire slayer with her teenage During the first year of the attended the Mid-Atlantic Emmy fellow Rewinder, Jon Shields ’07. social life. series, Whedon described his show Awards at Temple University, a Swiecinski said, “It’s definitely Buffy the Vampire Slayer was Writer-producer Joss Whedon as “My So-Called Life meets The regional section of the National nice when people say they like your one of the most unique television created the show to be a contrast to X-Files.” The former series gave a Student Television Awards for work, but when an outside and series in recent years. It truly the standard Hollywood formula of sympathetic portrayal of teen angst, Excellence created to congratulate unbiased party tells you the same became a cult phenomenon, rising to the cute blond girl who is victimized while the latter series was renowned young filmmakers and encourage thing—let alone the Emmy’s—that’s incredible heights of popularity for in every horror film. He wanted to for its supernatural monster of the their future work. even cooler.” audiences and critics alike. The show create a likable female superhero. He week. Rewind came home with three This award was judged on entered the mainstream of popular originated the concept in the movie Critics and commentators have major awards. technical skill as well as concept and culture and its influence will last quite of the same name, with Buffy played characterized Buffy as “influential”. The entire Rewind cast was creativity, so it came as little shock a while. The show aired from March by Kristy Swanson. Whedon then It triggered the onset of similar presented with the inaugural Jerry to fellow students that his piece 10, 1997 until May 20, 2003 on the developed the Buffy concept into a shows with strong female characters photo courtesy of Ms. Jan Giel Trently Prize for overall received a prize. relatively new WB. It clearly was long-running/successful television who are forced to come to terms with Mr. Bouchard and Monthly Rewind receive their prize. achievement. Individually, Eric Scott said, “He’s so technically the most successful series to run on series. Later, the show joined the short their supernatural power or destiny Swiecinski was given an award for they’re really great.” world. It is my belief that the Emmy brilliant. There are so few people that network, which ceased list of other successful TV shows such while trying to maintain a normal life. outstanding work in Technical WTHS was the first school to is reflective of stellar work that you meet who you know will operations on Sept. 17, 2006. as MASH and The Odd Couple which In this genre, Buffy was a female Gellar played Buffy for seven Achievement and Michelle Scott receive the Trently Prize, dedicated throughout the season,” said excel in their field and he’s so The plot of the series centered went to become exceedingly more version of the Clark Kent/Superman seasons. received the Outstanding Achieve- to the career of local broadcaster Executive Assistant Principal Mr. amazing that I expect no less.” on the adventures of a seemingly popular than the feature film that persona. with a soul, who tries to amend for ment in the News Category. Jerry Trently. The Prize came with Joseph Bollendorf. Scott’s award for News came typical California teenage girl, Buffy gave birth to their concept. The series captured the his sins against nature by serving the Advisor Marty Bouchard said, a $1000 check for future television Swiecinski’s first Mailtime from her segment on Model U.N. Anne Summers, played by the Buffy is told in a serialized imagination of the American public, good of mankind. “They all do great work. I’d like to program or equipment needs. piece of the season, “The Race” which aired on the January edition endearing Sarah Michelle Gellar, who format, with each episode involving leading to the publication of Buffy earned an Emmy Award say I was surprised, but I knew they “It came as no shock…their brought him his award in Technical of Monthly Rewind. was chosen by fate to battle against a self-contained story while approximately 20 books and nomination for the 2000 episode had a good chance of winning because work has been excellent across the Achievement. The segment was a “When I heard my name, I was vampires, demons, and other contributing to a much larger hundreds of articles examining the “Hush”, which featured an extended surprised,” said Scott, “But it was creatures while trying to maintain continuing storyline. In the world of various themes of the show. Buffy sequence with no dialogue. This was even better because I was surrounded some semblance of a normal teenage Buffy, the problems faced by became a frequent pop culture one example of the daring and Sophomores step out by fellow Rewinders who were so existence. Surrounded by a loyal teenagers become literal monsters. reference in video games, comics, and innovative plotlines incorporated in Margaret Bonanni ‘09 Although the dance was held in be satisfied,” Said Katie Mount ’09. excited for me.” circle of friends, Buffy continually Thus, a mother can take over her other television shows. the show. the 9/10 gym, the food for the dance Overall, the dance was a night to Bollendorf said, “Michelle has saves the world as a true superhero. daughter’s life, and a girl who has It also spawned a successful All seven seasons are available On Mar. 30, the sophomore was served separately in the remember. Students left the dance with a certain sophistication and In doing so, Buffy struggles to sex with a seemingly nice guy may spinoff series in Angel, which on DVD plus season eight has just class was treated to a day of Auxiliary Gym next door. There, the a picture frame favor, along with the intelligence to her work. She has a balance her responsibilities as a discover he is really a monster. continued the exploits of a vampire started to come out in comic form. enjoyment. They started off their food was laid out neatly in a buffet memories that would last a lifetime. flair for the dramatic and is able to day with a two hour March Madness style, with servers for each entrée “The dance was unforgettable, focus on things that others may not Cable Television assembly where they competed and dessert. and was made even more fun by being think to talk about.” against the freshman class. During The menu for the night was there with my friends,” said Christina Scott admits, “It was a great Detached Dexter balances good, evil their lunch periods they got to pick catered by Washington Township Food Culley. way to cap off an awesome year.” up their preordered class rings. Services. To start the night off, Rob Cavella ‘07 a human being. As a replacement to the birds-eye Finally, they got to go home after appetizers such as fresh fruit, chips He’s in a view that’s granted by many other having thirty minute periods to get and dip, and pretzels were served. An Showtime chalked one up relationship, shows, you get to experience the may- ready for one of the biggest event of assortment entrees including freshly against HBO this fall with their new and leads a hem and mystery from inside the mind the year; The Sophomore Dance. made hoagies, mozzarella sticks, forensic series Dexter. The show surprisingly of Miami’s favorite forensic expert. “The [sophomore] dance is one chicken, and Mexican quesadillas were stars Emmy, Golden Globe- typical social You will not only learn about of the biggest events of the year that served along with refreshments. For nominated actor Michael C. Hall (Six life…almost. the murders and criminal activity that everyone looks forward to, and dessert, students were able to make Feet Under) as Dexter Morgan, a There’s just Dexter Morgan deals with everyday, anticipates for weeks,” said Kate their own sundaes, with choice of ice blood splatter expert for the Miami one tiny but also the events and impediments Nawoyski ’09. cream and toppings; cookies and other police department. Judging from the problem with that has made him the way he is. The dance was coordinated, pastries were also available. star’s occupation, the contents of the his nightlife. Throughout the show are flashbacks and run by the Sophomore Class “The food was good, and there show may seem more disgusting than He spends a in his life that make the viewer better Council. They not only picked the was more then at last year’s dance. I engaging, but the life of Dexter good portion of understand and feel closer to the main colors for the dance, and the especially liked the way the desserts Morgan gets much more interesting it killing character and his point of view. decorations, but got to select the were served,” said Desiree Trzaska ’09. and entertaining than just a day job. people. It Dexter deals out a twisted form of vigilante justice. If CSI has lost the ability to menu . Furthermore, they sold tickets Another aspect of the dance that Dexter is faced with a deep might be hard hold your attention, Dexter may be to students for three days after students enjoyed was the music. This internal conflict that makes him so to believe, but he still manages to be take out the trash of Miami that slips the man that you want to see. The school. It also fell upon them to select year the music was supplied by adept at his occupation. He feels no one of the good guys. through the fingers of his cop co- show takes a totally different angle the favors that would be given out at WTHS graduate DJ Danny Rozmes emotions whatsoever. After being With all the issues and workers. He gets no pleasure from than the typical cop shows that the end of the night. ‘06. Not only was the music varied trained by his foster father through annoyances that Dexter has to face this, and the only fulfillment he focus on “leads” and the “Getting everything together with selections from rap, hip hop, childhood to be “normal”, his whole because of his emotional non- receives is pacifying his need to kill developments of a case. was hectic, and a lot of work, but it country, rock, and techno, but the life has been full of staged smiles and existence, one strongly outweighs the and knowing that Miami is a better If you yearn to stray away from felt amazing to see everything come selections kept the crowd dancing. choreographed grief in order just to rest: the sporadic urge to end life that place every time he does. cop show cutouts, you can find Dexter together the night of the dance,” “I loved how there was a variety, fit in with the world around him. He has made him a serial killer by night. Instead of being centered on the on Showtime between 9-11 P.M. or commented council member David so that people who had different tastes manages to act surprisingly normal, He uses the impulse in order to rid activity of a police station, Dexter through On Demand until the arrival Samsel ’09. could dance to music they enjoyed and even with his rather large setback as the city of dangerous criminals and revolves around the life of one man. of its sophomore season next fall. 6 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment - 27 Weird Al pokes fun at new genre Band closes year on high note Mike Nagle ‘07 ‘Beverly Hills,’ ‘Feel Good INC.,’ Laura Marder ‘07 Bumble Bee” with the and ‘Drop It like It’s Hot’ all on one accompaniment of the band. In a world with many catchy song. There is also a parody On May 22 the Commerce After the concert the musicians comedians, satirists, and clowns; of R. Kelly’s classic ‘Trapped in the Bank Arts Center was filled with all listened to a recording of the only one man can constantly make a Closet’. This ten minute song, called the melodic sounds of the three concert in their band class. joke on anything in the world. Weird ‘Trapped in the Drive-Thru’ tells a Washington Township High Sometimes cringing and laughing at ‘Al’ Yankovic has delighted the hearts mundane story about a husband and School bands. They included noticeable mistakes they made, of millions with his off-beat humor. wife threw the turmoils of a fast food Concert Band, Symphonic Band sometimes smiling proudly when a He makes quick work of his parodies, drive-thru. Finally, my personal and Wind Ensemble. The bands are section sounded remarkable. This making it seem like he can create favorite of the CD is ‘Don’t under the direction of the talented post concert exercise makes the class songs on the fly. With classics like Download This Song,’ which is a conductors Mr. James Beyer and part of the audience, clapping for ‘Smells like Nirvana,’ ‘Amish great parody of the huge televangelist Mr. Casey Corigliano. soloists and sitting back and Paradise,’ and ‘Dare to Be Stupid,’ songs back in the eighties. You feel Most years the bands allow photo courtesy of Jim Beyer enjoying their hard work. It helps he has created a bench mark for like singing along while the song goes a student teacher to come in and Wind Ensemble performing at the Spring Concert. the class do better at their next comedy. Now he has released a new into a rant on why artists need more conduct a few selections. This concert because they notice what CD that dares to challenge his money than they should. year, to further her education Miss “I look at what I feel the band songs from the movie and it brought sounds good and what does not. classics, and actually be better then I have all the CD’s Weird Al Danielle Precourt from the will enjoy, what the audience will me back to my childhood memories “Being in band has greatly the old Weird Al. has made over the years. But none University of Delaware enjoy and what will teach the band of watching the movie,” said Emily added to my High School education Straight Outta Lynwood has the are as great as this entire CD. Not accompanied the band. She lessons on being better musicians as McElvaine ’07. and experiences, I have made so R&B and Hip Hop theme all over knocking on any of his old and conducted the pieces she worked they practice it” said Beyer. The arrangements kept the many friends and even met my the place. With many parodies for classic material, I just felt that this on in class. The students enjoyed This year selections ranged from audience entertained. boyfriend from it,” said McElvaine. Weird Al looking ‘White and Nerdy’ for his newest album, Usher, R. Kelly, and even Snoop CD had twelve great songs. Not working with her and were sad to historic patriotic pieces to “Disney’s Lou Palena ’07 and Eric Carr The band program has continued to Straight Outta Lynwood; the 12th album of his career. Dogg. Although I am not a huge fan only that, but you get a whole DVD say goodbye to her the night of Beauty and the Beast” and even a song ’07 shared their outstanding musical improve over the years, getting new of this genre, Weird Al does make band of Cake called ‘Virus Alert’. rap about why nerds need to get extra where you can watch the also the concert. consisting of mostly whistling. talent with the audience during the instruments and uniforms. This year these songs fresh and inviting. Some Showing us how many things could more love then they should. Every great music videos of the songs. Beyer and Corigliano put a lot “My favorite song to perform Wind Ensemble performance. Carr the Symphonic band ordered new of his best parodies come from non- go wrong by pressing a bad email; lyric describes the perfect nerd in our Except for ‘White and Nerdy,’ of thought into the pieces they was ‘Beauty and the Beast’, performing a piece he wrote himself uniforms for all the girls. rap areas, such as ‘Canadian Idiot’. Weird Al shows how ridiculous one society, and it’s not too far-fetched which was a disappointment that select for the bands to perform. because it had a variety of all the and Palena playing “Flight of the “The long black gowns were a A great parody on Green Day, Al song can get by a single premise. to think that someone like this exists. he didn’t add to this wonderful lot more modern and elegant then the pokes fun at how we Americans But the core of this CD is some Al used to be known for his great CD. Overall, I highly recommend puffy long skirts we had before,” perceive our neighbors to the North; of the best material Weird Al has ever polka-style music, and he brings back buying this album, because you will commented McElvaine. and quite possibly offend them too. offered. Everyone knows the big hit his old trademark in ‘Polkarama!’ No find no better comedy music out Seniors prep for final party Overall the band was very Another great parody is from the ‘White and Nerdy,’ which is a great where can you find the songs like there today. pleased with their presentation at the Rock Across the Sea by Stephanie Foran ‘08 Stephanie Valentino ‘07 Franklin Mills Mall in a good time without the use of drugs Spring concert. The audience seemed Philadelphia. or alcohol.” to be well as the seats were occupied As the fourth marking period “I think Dave & Busters is a The move from “The Falls” to by excited clapping parent’s, friends Vocalist finds home in spotlight progresses, the seniors at great location for Project Dave & Busters has been an upgrade. and past band graduates. Some, who In Japan, the name Gackt is Cains:Feel. He was encouraged to Gackt made a solo album (titled Washington Township High School Graduation,” says Sunny Sawhney, Dave & Busters offers many more have been going to these bi-annual synonymous with the word sing lead and he started to take voice MARS) and became an instant are becoming more excited for the ’07. “I believe the wide variety of activities for the seniors to enjoy, as band concerts for many years have ‘superstar’. This man is by far the lessons, changing him into the success. He has made eleven albums event they have been waiting for the choices will make it easy for well as food and beverages that start enjoyed seeing the kids grow up with most popular artist in Japan today. phenomenon he is today. to date and he is also planning on past four years—graduation. This people to find an activity they’ll with a dinner buffet at night and the band program. With his ever changing style and use In 1995, he was approached by releasing his single, No ni Saku Hana ceremony is held in high schools all enjoy.” switching to a breakfast table at 2:30 “The performance moves me to of meaningful lyrics in his songs, it’s the soon-to-be-famous Mana, to join no Yo Ni on February 7, 2007. throughout the country, yet our Immediately after graduation, in the morning. Video games are tears every time, the hard work and no wonder why girls and guys alike Malice Mizer as the lead vocalist and His lyrics are often meaningful school has an extra tradition for students head toward buses and leave available for unlimited play all night, dedication the students and teachers fawn over this musician. pianist. Malice Mizer was a very and heartfelt; for example, his hit students to look forward to. for Dave & Buster’s, which will be as well as 18 bowling lanes, billiard put in is surely express through the Gackt’s full name is Gackt popular Visual Kei band [Bands who ‘Last Song’ (translated) reads, Because the night of closed to the public and open solely tables, and shuffleboard. Best of beautiful music,” said one parent. Camui and he was born in dress in drag and wear elaborate “Continuously falling sadness graduation is supposed to be one for Washington Township students all, the students will be protected “It was really great seeing Okinawa, Japan on July 4, though make-up to please fans] who transforms into pure white snow … of the most dangerous nights for and chaperones. They stay there from the dangers that are associated friends who graduated supporting us the exact year is unknown. Many introduced the use of classical I’m always looking at the sky above high school students, the school until they return to the school at 5:00 with graduation night by choosing at the concert, I talked to one and claim that he was born in 1973. He instruments and gothic fashion into me … Before this body disappears, I hosts an event called Project the next morning. The event is drug to attend. learned I was going to a college really has one younger brother and an the Japanese rock scene. With Gackt want to reach the wish I have now … Graduation. Project Graduation is and alcohol-free, making it a safe “I’m really looking forward to close to him,” said Victoria Byrd ’07. older sister, which made it a little as their lead singer, Malice Mizer I want to hold you once more…” an after-graduation party held for environment for everyone. It is playing pool all night,” Seehousz Many seniors were sad to stand awkward growing up for Gackt managed to secure a contract with a Gackt has also been a model for seniors to prevent them from funded by various means; tickets sold says. “The bowling sounds pretty up and be recognized at the last since he was the middle child. He major record label. many magazines and written two engaging in certain activities, such at high school events have raised fun too.” concert of their high school career. has also reported in many However, the band slowly began books, Moonchild: Requiem and his as drinking and drugs, while money, as well as Township citizens Although graduation is an Many have been a part of the band interviews that his father was a Jazz to fall apart as their popularity autobiography, Jihaku in 2003. providing the students with a safe, and businesses. It is very successful exciting event, Project Graduation for four years with the same teacher. musician that played the trumpet, increased. Gackt wanted to be After his disappearance, Gackt Gackt has proven to the world that exciting place to be. It is filled with in keeping graduating seniors from adds to the joy of that night by “Having the same teacher for which could explain why he is so known as more than the lead singer returns as an international rock he is everywhere, and he does not activities and games that last until partaking in careless acts, such as following up a solemn, rewarding all four years is really nice, it give musically influenced. and began to write music for the sensation. planning on leaving the spotlight morning. Typically, this event is drinking and driving, and there are ceremony with light, fun play. you...a nice consistency in your high At the age of fourteen, he band. His lyrics and songs were continued on with a new singer, anytime soon. held at “the Funplex” a.k.a. “the many chaperones on the lookout to Project Graduation is the senior school career, I’m not alone when I started to play instruments that known as the “Romantic” period of Klaha until they disbanded in 2001. If you’re interested in learning Falls” in Mount Laurel, but due to prevent any bad behavior. class’s last chance to be together say that I’ll miss Mr. Beyer and his eventually led to his interest in Malice Mizer. Gackt left Malice Gackt disappeared from the more about Gackt or his music, visit a change in management, this year “I think project graduation is a in one place. Students choosing birthday presents, easy pop quizzes contemporary rock. His musical Mizer in 1999, shortly after their last media and the public limelight for his official website, http:// it is being held indoors at Dave & great event,” states Kevin Seehousz, to be there will enjoy their time and intriguing personality,” career began as the drummer in major single, ‘Le Ciel’. They eight months. After he emerged again, www.dears.ne.jp/ Buster’s Grand Sports Café at the ’07. It teaches students how to have together in safety. explained Byrd. 26 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 7 Commentary Entertainment Pajama Marijuana’s medicinal uses Changing the shape of Metal Linkin Steph Brettman `07 rolled joint, the patient can Steph Brettman ‘07 contrary, songs Park’s regulate their intake of THC like “Riverside”, pants no For centuries, cannabis with every hit. The effects When it comes to creating new “Slow Good Minutes to (also known as marijuana) has are apparent within minutes. and interesting music, Poison the Morning”, and been known for its medical There is the one problem that Well has never let their fans down. “You Will Not Midnight healing abilities. Yet it is a plant some people find the marijuana Their new album is pumped Be Welcomed” dress code with certain swampiness and a that is illegal on American soil. smoke too harsh if they are not slow down the Alanna Pyle ‘10 Pot eases pain, stops nausea, smokers. mysterious thought process driving pace of thrown together in the brutal style helps improve appetite, settles Marijuana is an illegal the CD but still On May 15 a new album by that has been imitated by many nightmare spastic muscles, and helps you drug in the US and other countries, maintain the Linkin Park, Minutes to Midnight will bands in the years since PTW first relax. And it is also reasonably but legal tobacco kills thousands anxious emotion. be in stores across the U.S. This is emerged. Using more of a folk/ Stephanie Valentino `07 safe. Despite the press that of people each year. The use of Can we call it good news for present Linkin Park country based influence on their new emphasizes the ways marijuana valium, Prozac, and other pills are blues-core? Or is fans who have been awaiting CD, Versions, they have once again Washington Township High can destroy your life, it’s actually popular stress relievers in the US. The it hard rock? patiently for this day especially proven their creative genius. School has always maintained a helping many people live theirs. side effects of these are sometimes not Poison the Well brings a new sound to Metal Guitarist and since it has been two to three years Recorded Umeå, Sweden in decent and respectable dress code. The risks involved in smoking worth the cost of expensive bassist Ryan since their last album, Collision Tonteknik Recording Studios, there Students are allowed to wear marijuana are short term memory prescription drugs. “Letter Thing” starts with a bang, Primack has claimed that his Course and the hit single “From The Matt Johnson `07 is no hiding that PTW is taking one comfortable, fashionable clothing, as loss, increased risk of lung cancer, Scientific testing of marijuana and is also the first single. interesting choices of instruments Inside”. Ring Surf Reviews stated, step ahead of the rest of society’s long as they don’t go over the top and a ‘psychedelic’ high. Still, many marijuana the medicine it can be. uses poor quality cannabis so the Dissonant guitar chords and manic on the CD are not unexpected, but “Linkin Park is one of the hottest materialistic metal bands. with revealing and inappropriate cancer patients smoke marijuana to Pharmaceutical companies are trying full potential effects of the plant are drum beats make singer Jeff rather something the band has bands in the music industry today.” They make use of interesting garments. This makes sense, as such ease the pain of chemotherapy. HIV/ to isolate these chemicals for not known. But the government Moreira’s vocals all the more playing with for quite some time. And many online stores expect it to chords over appealing, complex drum garments may cause disruptions in AIDS patients smoke pot to help medicinal use. Already, there is a regulates science’s every move. Drug intense. From then on, the CD On their previous CD, You be a huge sale. Amazon.com’s beats and intriguing lyrics. The use classes and divert other students’ gain back their appetite lost in their drug, Marinol that is supposed to abusers have destroyed marijuana’s doesn’t lose any of its energy, Come Before You, elements of what editorial stated Minutes to Midnight of bluesy guitars, horns, banjos, and attention. However, one dress code sickness. be the harvested version of THC. medicinal reputation, giving the herb soaring from beautiful singing parts went into creating Versions are is rock’s most anticipated album of electronic effects is refreshing and restriction simply doesn’t fit in with “I worked in a big hospital in The effects of the pill can take hours unwanted baggage with its name. to tough guy screams. subtle, yet significant. the year. This alum redefines one of new to the metal and hardcore music the rest: the pajama pant. Chicago 20 yrs. ago,” an anonymous to kick in and the high produced by With all its good qualities, we still The third song on the CD, This CD is by far Poison the today’s most adventurous, scenes. The recording quality on the Pajama pants are definitely not source says, “We had a cancer the pill is quite uncontrollable, downplay marijuana. Maybe it is “Nagaina”, another single, empha- Well’s most diverse and refreshing. accomplished and acclaimed bands.” CD is clear and precise, giving any promiscuous in any way, shape, or patient with a private room who making it uncomfortable and time we start looking at what it can sizes the apparent country influence Originality and fascinating ideas are Accomplished is definitely the word listener the opportunity to hear form. They are usually large and took THC pills to help ease the pain sometimes too intense. Yet with a do to help us. Poison the Well has inherited. Songs like a fluent language on Versions. to describe Linkin Park when it every layer of the music. Driving into conservative, as well as comfortable. of chemo. He complained about how like “The Notches That Create Your If this CD were released five comes to their hit songs that seem to an uncharted, yet ground-breaking Some even resemble sweatpants and the pills never worked. Somehow, Headpost”, “Prematurio el Baby”, years ago, it most likely would have top the charts every time a new territory, Versions is one whopping can pass as normal clothing. They he had the herb smuggled into his The Patriot and “Naïve Monarch” prove that been rejected by the world wide album comes out. phenomenon in the field of creativity. are not suggestive, yet the school has room and we always knew when he Issue 7 - June 2007 PTW still has the ability to rock out metal scene. Luckily for the band, One of their most popular songs The first song on the album banned students from wearing them. was smoking because he’d call the Editor-in-Chief - Rob Cavella ‘07 with a heavy tune. Yet, on the today, fans are eating it up. “Numb” debuted in March of 2003. This, to me, is ridiculous. Why put nurses desk and order a pizza. All of This song was number one on both a ban on comfortable clothing? Yet the nurses and doctors knew about News Editor- Laura Marder ‘07 the Modern Rock and Mainstream Commentary Editor- Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 the school enforces this rule with full Rage Riot rocks local scene it. It was the only thing that helped.” Features Editor- Erin McFadden ‘07 charts. When people thought Linkin force; many students innocently Not only does marijuana help Lifestyles Editor - Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 Tom DeYoung ‘07 pronounce that on drums. label that their friend Bobby runs out Park couldn’t get much better they walking through the halls are often with chemo and AIDS, but it also Odds & Ends Editor - Lauren Meloni ‘09 Unfortunately, Drew Levin had to of Virginia. The record label is called dished out a new top single “In the stopped and attacked due to a pair relieves PMS symptoms, itching, Tech Talk Editor - Melissa Cheng ‘07 One of the few real hardcore punk quit the band for becoming an active Headcount Records. Bobby has End” which made the Top 40 charts. of pants. However, being yelled at insomnia, arthritis, depression, Entertainment Editor - Josh Bennett ‘07 bands that are local to our area actually duty marine. The band has no signed Rage Riot to produce a 7 inch They have also won many is small compared to the ADD, ringing in the ears, and is an Managing Editor/Books - AJ Nisbet ‘08 comes from our town. The band Rage problems that; they respect his which according to the band will be Grammy’s throughout the years like consequences; students caught effective treatment for glaucoma. Sports Editor - Richie Elles ‘08 Riot formed in the last year claiming decision and his service. Rage Riot’s out early summer. Best Hard Rock Performance and usually receive an internal The bad reputation cannabis What’s Happening - Margaret Bonanni ‘09 all rights to the hardcore punk genre. new CD was put out not too long Rage Riot is a hard working Best Rap/Sung collaboration. They suspension. receives is from its recreational Layout and Design - Journalism II Not many bands around here play this ago and the new singer is Mike band with lots of potential to do have also hit platinum many times Suspension is a big deal. It is a abuses. The government claims it is Printing - Post Net type of music and play it well. Rage Murro. The new CD titled (“Scum many things. This summer or winter over, especially their one album necessary measure for those who are an addictive drug with no medicinal Advisor - Mr. Jim Evangelisti Riot specializes in fast tempo, in your of the Earth”) consists of all new they plan to do a tour. As of where Hybrid Theory which had 10x disruptive or act out in classes. effects, but scientists have proved face kind of hardcore punk. hard-pounding songs that everyone the tour will be going or when it will platinum. However, doing absolutely nothing them wrong. From 1840 to 1900, The Patriot is published by the students of The band has produced two should check out. take place is not announced yet but This album would be the longest but wearing a pair of pants is surely American and European medical Washington Township High School. CDs to date and plans to have many The band is still fairly new and will be shortly. This band works ever album that Linkin Park has ever 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 not worth getting an internal for. journals have published plenty of more. Their first self titled CD had is still getting used to each other. hard on everything they do so they made running forty three minutes and The school treats it way too papers on the therapeutic uses of The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all articles eight hard hitting original songs. The They have as of now two CDs out deserve the respect of everyone to twenty three seconds. They seriously. Pajama pants simply do marijuana. labeled as opinion, as well as all reviews and columns, are the views cd itself was less then fifteen and both were recorded in at least listen one time. Rage Riot’s narrowed these songs down from the not inspire commotions in school. Pot contains over 60 unique of the writer indicated in the byline. They are not meant to represent minutes but the music (for the genre) Washington Township by Mike only site to date is other one hundred that they had Many students, no matter how good constituents called cannabinoids, the views of The Patriot staff, the students of Washington Twp. H.S. they play is great. The band Britt. Mike Britt did a wonderful www.myspace.com/rageriot. Be on written and practiced that they they are, have had marks on their which are similar to or its administration. Unsigned editorials are meant to reflect the members consist of Drew Levin, job of producing both of these cds the look out for many things from weren’t ready to commit to. Of the record for a small infraction. endocannibinoids, which are views of the publication. vocals, Dario Dinicola on bass, Eric and he does a great job with everyone South Jersey’s newest hardcore punk twelve songs released on this album, It’s time we stop the madness naturally occurring chemicals in our band Rage Riot, they will be having Please send all correspondence to: [email protected] Sacamono on guitar, and Steve else he works with. Recently Rage the other hit single “What I’ve Done” and just let it go. body. These cannabinoids help make Kazkahoski or K for those who cant Riot has been signed to a small record new releases soon. came out May 10. 8 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment - 25 Tech Talk Casi-No! SparkNotes not cheating Lillyan Ling ‘08 Rob Cavella ‘07 resource such as SparkNotes that not even in the same hemispheres. undoubtedly saves you huge portions Many teachers still go out of their way Philadelphia. It’s an age-old belief that hard of time in your battle with homework to be sure that, like the copied words When you think of the city you work is the key to success and that every night is in fact a time management of others, what’s taken from Apple opens “Windows” of opportunity tend to think of the drifting scent of when you take shortcuts in life, your tool, not a by-product of SparkNotes will not be beneficial to a cheese steaks and pretzels, of only cheating yourself. It should be procrastination. student’s grade. Rob Cavella ‘07 to your Windows based operating towering skyscrapers and of wilding obvious that when this principle was It pains me to say that a lot of Even still, educators can argue system. A copy of the Windows fanatic herds of sports fans. conceived Summer Reading tests, that teachers somehow orchestrate the once more that taking advantage of With the overpowering amount operating system of your desire will You picture Ben Franklin’s all but created first marking period belief that using footnotes such as footnotes instead of experiencing the of Windows users in comparison to then be needed to install within its smile behind round spectacles and grades and reading checks twice a week, Sparknotes is some form of dishonesty value of an actual novel is really putting Mac lovers, a new technology by special space. the famous historical areas. You tend were not a part of the schooling system. or cheating. They will actually take you at a disadvantage from an Apple can now literally bridge the After all necessary updates and to think of a place rich in diversity, Many, if not most students in the time to study SparkNotes like educational standpoint. 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It’s not like Mac OS X Tiger, the fifth generation Matt Johnson ‘07 biggest of technological adversaries, novels, teachers need to take their eyes of operating systems inside the beginning of Boot Camp may its own personality, rich in that teachers will pile on. students are plagiarizing work or off the text and glance at the big Macintosh computers. With Apple Boot Camp, these over Parallels Desktop. help quiet the battle. traditional and cultural values, a place Teachers may argue that using copying answers by relying on heavily picture. High school students are Apple’s Tiger is a different kind technological roadblocks are non- While comprehensive Only time will tell if the for artists of all types to roam SparkNotes instead of doing the actual abridged versions of books. Using pressed for time as it is, and finding a of beast from its predecessors; existent. The convenience that is lost instructions are easily found online, Apple’s new Boot Camp software around. 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Casinos aren’t going to improve upgrades don’t exactly change the individual lives that need help in Don’t be misled by first impressions Tiger’s stripes, its new roar is this city either. Consider a lower- definitely something to rave over. class family’s situation and then In less than five seconds current “crew,” I Boot Camp is a revolutionary Cingular captures the spotlight place a casino next door to their you can form your impression could just tell one was piece of software that allows home, or even worse, where their of someone without having a “nerd,” one a Macintosh computers to run the new Matt Neuteboom ‘08 home now stands. Does it really heard them say a word. “partier”, then there Tiger operating system natively to a help? Start risking your money and Everyone does it. Those was a “too moody,” a Windows operating system. With technology progressing then you start risking your financial first few thoughts that enter “stuck-up”, and a While this new software is faster and faster these days, it is no position. Then comes the other our mind when we get a swift “way too shy.” But astonishing, what really makes it all wonder that our gadgets become possible parts of it: alcohol, crime, glance of someone instinctively the “nerd” was a possible is the new decision that more and more complex. The maybe even suicide. gives us a perception of the type “nerd” not because Apple made to switch to an Intel Cingular 8525, the first “smart” And what if Philadelphia of person they are. she wore glasses, or based processor. Because of Apple’s phone released here in the US, proves becomes dependant on the casinos Their appearance, was hunched over big transition to Intel technology, an this point. as a source of income? The gambling gestures, body language. How from a huge backpack, Apple computer has the ability to The 8525, also known as the industry doesn’t contain they’re dressed, their posture, but because she had run Windows and a Mac OS HTC Hermes, is crammed with more Philadelphia’s interests at heart. their attitude. There are so the same haircut as separately on the same computer. functions than you will ever need. But despite these pragmatic many things that help us the irritating book- For those who have the desire Besides being a cell phone, the economic setbacks, I just can’t develop that impression of the worm in fifth grade, to run both operating systems front is a mobile PC browser, picture Philadelphia as a destination stranger we pass in the hallway. and so on. simultaneously as opposed to Boot functioning as a PDA (Personal for those that want to play risky But I truly think there is However, I took Camp’s dual boot set-up, a new Digital Assistant) which can play any Image by Google with their money for fun. something more to it. the time to get to program named “Parallels Desktop” type of media. Cingular 8525 shows off some of its dimensions. People come from everywhere After contemplating for Alex Parkin ‘08 know them and they lets you do just that. The side of the phone can slide be used to access the various features phone for $149 with one of those around the world to set foot in this quite awhile, I realized that past nice, welcoming, friendly, but there all became my best friends. First As a slight annoyance for out to reveal a small keyboard which of the phone. It even comes annoying mail in rebates, so if you city for reasons that are more experiences may have an affect on was something about her that impressions are rarely, if ever, hardcore gamers, Parallels isn’t able will turn the screen from portrait to equipped with AIM. have the money it might be worth a valuable than gambling, for reasons how you first see others. Most bothered me. Something that made helpful in predicting who others to keep up with the accelerated 3D landscape so that the phone can be All this functionality comes at look. that we love that city right now: impressions are developed from a me believe we could never be friends. truly are. Not liking someone graphics of many popular computer used as a miniature laptop. a slight price, however. The 8525 Considering what it can do, music, art, theatre, food, cultural psychological process that quickly Then it hit me. because you “just don’t” is games. In addition, hardware Besides all this, the 8525 comes measures about 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches that’s actually pretty cheap. Even diversity, history… this priceless list fabricates thoughts based on past The fact that she looked like ridiculous. People these days should support while using Parallel is complete with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and weighs at a hefty 6.2 ounces, so at the price of a new iPod, it has not goes on. Placing casinos in the middle memories or incidents. Just like the another girl in my past that I didn’t spend way more time trying to get anything but secure. Some hardware infrared, a mini-USB port, and a 2- it certainly isn’t compact. The only the entire iPod’s functions but of it would ruin the very meaning of way I love the smell of bubblegum get along with completely altered to know one another. It is definitely may work perfect, while other megapizel camera. Bluetooth may come in handy for tons more as well. If fits in your Philadelphia. because it reminds me of my my first impression of her. worthwhile making sure you didn’t devices such as media card readers, All sides of the phone are filled those who are unwilling to hold it budget range, it might be worth I bet old Ben wouldn’t like it childhood. Just think of what you first miss you’re chance meeting someone scanners, web cams may not work with various buttons and switches, up to their ear for too long. taking a look at when you’re thinking either. It just wouldn’t be the For instance, when I first saw thought of your current best friends. wonderful, because of a silly, perfectly, if at all. including a scroll wheel, which can Amazon.com lists the smart of upgrading your next cell phone. Philadelphia you and I know. one of my good friends she seemed Before I ever even spoke to my misinterpreted instinct. 24 - Tech Talk The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 9 Reckless users cause MySpace dangers Perlman’s collection hits mark... overall Christina Schillaci ‘10 personal interests. There are many only the people you choose as you in to trouble. You should Amanda Burghart ’09 in, this work of fiction was very Perlman can, in fact, get a bit too safety precautions a MySpace user your friends can view it. never trust internet profiles over difficult to put down. wordy and increasingly dull. Everyone’s heard the talk about can take when making a profile, and As soon as you make a profile, the internet—there’s no way to tell Australian author Elliot Many notable literary elements Located inconveniently after the the dangers of MySpace, but when if you follow them, you can be Tom Anderson automatically if the skateboarding boy you’re Perlman’s short story collection The that most authors are afraid to use fairly boring title story, this piece is it comes to safety issues, if you take positive you’re safe from harm. becomes your first friend. He’s one talking to is really a forty-five year Reasons I Won’t Be Coming, is make their appearances in this story. very near impossible to finish. the right precautions, it can lead to a When making a profile, do not of the founders of MySpace, and old pedophile. brimming with raw emotion and The repetition of certain memorable One of three or four stories safe, fun MySpace experience. add any personal information. should be deleted immediately since If the right measures are taken, thought provoking situations. Each lines was especially affective in filled with dull subject matter, There are always going to be MySpace has over 100 million you will almost certainly never meet MySpace is a way for friends to stay story - however new to the reader - getting ideas across. Quoted Manslaughter rambles on for a creeps and strangers on practically profiles, with 230,000 new him. MySpace should be a place to in contact in a safe manner—to view is easy to relate to and each narrator throughout are lines of Russian Poet painful 110 pages and could easily any website you go to. When members signing up each day. Each keep in touch with friends you profiles, blogs, and leave comments. realistic and likeable in his own right. Osip Mandelstam’s work. These put the reader to sleep. After parent’s watch news shows about and every one of these millions of already have—not to make new Although the site may be fertile Perhaps the most impressive of references really add something to finishing off this story it was teenagers meeting dangerous people have access to all your ones. On MySpace, “friend” has a ground for unwanted strangers, if the stories was I Was Only in a the story. agonizing to pick up the book again, predators, they aren’t getting the information with the click of a different meaning than a friend in you set your profile to private, no Childish Way Connected to the Even on its own, though, the as it seemed as if there Perlman entire story. The internet users who button. real life. “Friend” means a person one can view it unless they’re hand Established Order – a piece about short story is hard to put down. As couldn’t possibly redeem himself wind up as victims are the ones who Most teens wouldn’t walk up you want to pay attention to selected. MySpace shouldn’t be love, longing, mild lunacy and the events unfold, it’s difficult not afterward. leave their MySpace open for to a stranger on the street and tell online. A teenager may want to be used to find new friends. It should obsession. In it, the author superbly to pity and fall in love with the main Fortunately, there were better anyone in the world to see, and them their home address, so why someone’s friend so they can get be a way to keep in touch with the illustrates a man who is desperate character. In the end there is no doubt things to come. include in the page information such do kids insist on doing exactly that access to a certain bulletin or blog. ones you already have—the ones for affection, full of depth, and that he is a hero, despite his many One other piece to look as their location, hang out spots, on the internet? Make sure to set Many teens fully accept whom you know personally. whose tragic downfall is his own flaws and imperfections. forward to is Spitalnic’s Last Year. screen names, phone numbers, and your profile to private—this way, complete strangers as their friends. If used as intended, MySpace mind and the way it operates. On the other end of the While the story centers on a were real and the events, which This is what eventually leads to can be fun and harmless, and the With memorable minor spectrum is Manslaughter. This is character that seems a bit pathetic revolve around a young man’s people meeting up outside of the internet can function like the malls characters and a voice that pulls you where it becomes evident that and feeble at times, the emotions troubles in his life’s relationships, internet realm. Associating with and burger shops of earlier were feasible. At thirty-four pages, Time to reconsider people you don’t know could lead generations. I would not have minded more of a storyline. Perhaps the author could Battling dark obsessions have used the wasted pages of field trip restrictions Manslaughter to extend this account V. Tech tragedy proves Katie Mount ‘09 with an offer to pair and stuck with me the and further detail Spitalnic’s Amy Goldberg ‘08 but there are many ways to raise the for his college entire time I read. experiences, possibly even adding a money. Car washes, candy grams, For years, I have relied on expenses, if Ted were Whenever I would read few more of the same nature. The There are many types of field special days (such as hat day, pajama need for strict gun laws Amazon.com to offer some good to help him. He was about Erica being sick, story was satisfying as is, though, trips that allow students to travel day, etc), coin drops, and many more book recommendations. So when to spy on Erica, and I would instantly and placed the author back in high and use hand-on learning skills. Yet events could run to raise the money. Keith Ingis ’07 Columbine failed miserably and LoveSick by Jake Coburn was write a weekly email remember his descrip- regard for me. the district has prohibited individual Also, if competitive groups are there are no signs of resurrecting it. continuously being suggested, I reporting on her tion. Once again, Overall, The Reason’s I Won’t classrooms from going on field trips allowed to take trips (such as Americans grieved collectively “How many lives will it take decided I would give it a try. I’m condition. After a few Coburn’s skills amazed Be Coming, composed of nine short without permission. Personally, I orchestra, band, chorus, Model UN, after the devastating tragedy at till we know that too many people immensely glad that I did, because I days of skepticism, me. stories, was a remarkable collection feel that this takes away the hands- and sports teams), then why are Virginia Tech. A lone gunman, college have died?” Bob Dylan asked that found myself completely engrossed Ted accepts. What Another way he that explored human nature in its on experience that students receive certain classes not allowed to travel student Seung-Hui Cho, opened fire question over 40 years ago. The in this novel. Charles and Michael made the characters entirety. Perhaps the best stylistic through field trips. even once a year? The other on his fellow students killing 33 answer is still blowing in the wind. This story is all about a man, didn’t expect was that believable was through choices were not always made, and I have been on many field trips organizations are competing for the people in all, including himself. Once How tragic, how very sad, how very Charles Prakers, who takes over- these two teenagers the dialogue. Erica has there were times when I felt the book throughout my eleven years of school, but when the classes are on again, just like eight short years ago frightening! protectiveness to a whole new level. would fall in love. a very sarcastic sense of was too wordy or too formal, maybe schooling. Many of the trips were the trips, they are furthering their with the infamous Columbine Would tighter gun control laws Charles is the head of a very Coburn’s love story is certainly humor, and it shines in her lacking the ornate language I for music and competitions, but knowledge and expanding their massacre, people searched for have prevented the dreadful tragedies successful company, and is worth original. He did a superb job with conversations. Coburn seemed to sometimes prefer. But in the end, I even while at these events we were minds and experiences. This makes answers. How could this have at Virginia Tech or Columbine or any millions. He has an eighteen year old making the characters three always keep the individuals in closed it feeling content and a little to write and critique other music the students more competitive on happened? How could it have been of the other senseless mass shootings daughter, Erica, who suffers from dimensional. He is gifted in the art character. And although the novel inspired. However, prospective ensembles that were at the same their own. avoided and how can we deter future in this country? We’ll never know. severe bulimia. Erica’s dream is to of description, sometimes contains a lot harsh language, it’s not readersmight consider skipping a few events for a grade. Trips let us hear I think that field trips need to incidents? Some contend that the perpetrators go to college, but Charles fears that disturbingly so. For example, there hard for the reader to believe that of the stories, choosing which styles other schools and think for ourselves be brought back. Without the first- But there was no unified public would have found a way to obtain stress will only worsen her is a scene where he writes about Erica two dysfunctional teenagers would and voices are most appealing. about how we felt the groups hand experience of the trips, outcry for gun control. There may their weapons regardless of the condition. With the help of his making herself sick. The vivid image use this type of vocabulary. sounded. students are being deprived of making have been some random rumblings, strictness of gun laws. Either way, buisiness partner, Michael, they that was created was so unsettling However, this aspect may I can also remember the decisions based on thier own but the killings did not ignite the the current system simply doesn’t devised a plan to give Erica what that I felt like it was I who was cause a concern for readers. If traditional field trip to the Franklin preception. A good example might passionate debate over gun control work. she wanted, while keeping her safe. vomiting. someone is offended by such harsh Enter a beach read Institute in fifth grade as well as a be when learning about the Vietnam one might have expected or wanted. Clearly, if it were harder for Cho This is where Ted York is woven Coburn offered a detailed language or graphic imagery, I would recommendation for a school trip to the Aquarium in War in History class. An amazing, No legislative initiatives followed. to have obtained weapons, he may into the story. insight on the obsession that Erica recommend they stay away from elementary school. Both sites are one day trip, could be to visit the Apparently, officials do not very well have backed away from At seventeen, Ted was granted has. He writes, “…she remembered this novel. chance to win a $10 educational museums built for memorial in Washington, D.C. The believe this volatile issue warrants his sinister plot. And, while tighter an extremely generous scholarship the young doctor at East Hampton All in all, LoveSick is a phe- certificate to hands-on learning. student not only would learn but further scrutiny. The pro-gun lobby gun laws may not prevent all the to play basketball at a prestigious Memorial asking what it felt like to nomenal read. It’s not your average Barnes & Noble. Yes, you can look at a human would get the full emotional effect has emerged victorious. As their Chos they probably would deter college. However, all of this was binge and purge. She’d said she’d love story. Coburn took the body model or a picture of a fish in of the event. slogan says, “guns don’t kill people, some of them. thrown away when he wrecked his think about it and get back to him, stereotype of a lovey-dovey romance the classroom or even watch a movie Field trips do take away from people kill people.” Surprisingly, The time for action on gun knee while drunk driving. After but she’d known right away.” She book, and shattered it into pieces. This Entry slips are in the about it, but nothing beats the other classes, but a day or two out gun control seems to be a dead issue control is now, before we have to cleaning up his act, Ted had trouble finds herself unable to describe the novel will not disappoint, and will keep IMC. experience of seeing it first hand. of a year to further an education is in this country. Attempts to bring once again grieve collectively, and ask figuring out what to do with his life. pleasure she derives from the act. readers captivated up until the very Yes, field trips do cost money, worth it. about national legislation after why? Then, Michael approached Ted His description was very vivid, last page. 10 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Books - 23 Books Letters Final Sisterhood book disappoints Pushing young athletes to the limit Erin McFadden ‘07 strong Carmen. But in Forever in away from the people who know Every year you hear about Today sports are about one impression on them. Sports are not they were either sick of the pressure Blue, the four characters often find and love them. It adds to the realism sports parents getting too involved thing and one thing only: winning! what they used to be, and they need to or pushed too much by their parents The long-anticipated final themselves lost, leaving them of the series, but having the girls in their child’s sports. Many parents People think winning is the only change because nothing good is coming or coaches. installment of Ann Brashares’s without the traits that made them question themselves so late in the game are taking sports to the next level option because that’s what is out of what is happening now. You’re supposed to play the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants lovable and relatable in the past. can be troublesome for readers who and driving kids away from the enforced in the media and what As an athlete myself I have games because you love them, not series, Forever in Blue: The Fourth Forever in Blue places the have grown attached to the strong games they love to play. everyone wants to see. In reality, you experienced all of the pressure sports because you are forced to love it. Summer of the Sisterhood, has four main characters in the summer women Bridget, Carmen, Tibby, and Sports are supposed to be can have the best game of your life puts on you especially when you You have to love it to play it. generated much excitement in the after their first year of college. Lena have been in the past. played because you love them, and still lose. are a young kid. You are always Sports should go back to the young adult section of book stores After of school year’s worth of If Brashares’s characters don’t want to help a team win, and enjoy But, these days no one cares being pushed and pushed until you way they used to be or no one is around the country. But to a long- separation, the girls have moved know who they are, where does that the company of the other people about you unless you are winning, reach your limit and can’t go any going to want to play sports. No time fan with big expectations, the physically and emotionally farther leave the real life girls who have around you. or until you make a lasting farther. one is going to enjoy the game they novel may not live up to the hype. apart from the sisterhood, as well related to them? Sometimes being pushed too once loved to play. The series chronicles the as the people they were when it Upon finishing the book, fans may fast to your limit is not a good thing. summer adventures of four teenaged was formed. be just as confused and disappointed. I see kids quitting everyday because -Alyssa Maiese `07 girls—Lena, Bridget, Carmen, and Their behaviors during this The conclusion of Forever in Live and let live Tibby—as they have their first summer are truly uncharacteristic. Blue, being the last novel in the There have always been rumors pressure off of them, and so they experiences apart. The girls had been Bridget flies off to Turkey where she series, brings the four together at the that high school girls are catty, and are the ones who aren’t being lifelong friends, bonding even further looses her reckless spirit, as Carmen end of their traumatic summer. When they gossip about other people like gossiped about. Girls are always after the discovery of a pair of jeans looses her independence at theatre the sisterhood is reunited, its Forever in Blue is the fourth there’s no tomorrow. I can’t quite insecure about their weight, their Make the most of that fit their very different bodies camp, Tibby shuts herself in a dorm members are reminded of who they figure out why it is. Experts use the looks, acne, etc. Could this be why and personalities. They mail the installation in the Sisterhood of room at a film class, and Lena takes are, who they have been, and where theory that bullies are insecure about girls are so mean to each other? Is mystical pair of pants between them the Traveling Pants series. a stab at taking chances while they are going. themselves, so they pick on the that why we love to make each other during their travels to remind summers, real girls across America continuing her study of art. It comes as a relief to the reader summer break weak. If that is the case, girls are the feel horrible? themselves of the love they have for have found a character to relate to. The sense of confusion and to see how they have returned to most “successful” bullies. Are they As a girl, I know that every time It seems as if as soon as the busy, looking for colleges and figuring each other as they grow up and grow In most circles of friends, there is isolation felt by the girls is probably their roots, but the fact that it took really that insecure that they love to I hear a rumor spread about me, I winter jacket is ready to be stored out what to do with the rest of their apart. an athletic and flirty Bridget, a shy representative of the feelings three hundred and fifty pages for single out, hurt, and talk about other want to go up to everyone that heard away, “high-school-itis” sets in, and lives. Doesn’t sound like the picture In the three books chronicling them to do so is more that a little and romantic Lena, a rebellious and experienced by many young women people, espec-ially it, and force them there is no controlling the fact that your perfect summer-but that’s why each the sisterhood’s high school disconcerting. reclusive Tibby, and a stubborn and as they adjust to college and life other girls so much? Why can’t we stick to that to believe it’s idea of math class is the counting down day, each hour even, truly counts in Every day as golden rule that we false. I also get of the days until summer. the summer. I walk through my the urge to go up Teachers are cramming their This is the time to have fun, Coming-of-age tale makes great summer read high school learned back in to the girl who schedules to fit in the rest of the make new friends, get paid, and be Christina Schillaci ‘10 squad—something the athletic Cass mentor—but she won’t turn to any corridors, I hear kindergarten? “To treat started it, and criteria, while students could not care carefree - which brings me to another would never even consider. Caitlyn of them out of embarrassment. She numerous girls everyone the way you scream in her face. less about the rest of the criteria. It point. Your actions during the For a good by-the-pool read, absolutely hates it, but anything in loves Rogerson; he’s something fighting, scream- However, we is a cycle every year. The sunshine summer still have conse- Sarah Dessen’s novels are the key to new territory is a must to pull her different that she isn’t willing to give ing, and yelling at want to be treated”? That can’t do that. seems to make our brains absolutely quences. Have fun. Don’t drink & summer love and heartbreak. away. But when she meets Rogerson, up just yet. How far will she let him each other over the would save a lot of drama... Most girls friend and we could concentrate on drive. Live life this summer, don’t Dreamland takes you on a wild ride, things seem to take a turn for the go? most insignificant gossip, and most little else then making friends with risk it. These two and a half months following the life of a junior named better—and life as Caitlyn knows it Sarah Dessen is an amazing things such as boys, clothes, or girls get gossiped about. Why can’t people who have pools in their are supposed to be the best of Caitlyn, desperate to find her own will never be the same. Rogerson is author who captures the problems someone else gossiping about them. we stick to that golden rule that we backyards. I’m not trying to be times…don’t make it the worst with path away from her older sister, everything Cass isn’t. He can be of a teenage girl better than the I have even caught myself being rude learned back in kindergarten? “To critical - I’ve been claiming senioritis thoughtless decisions. But I’m not Cass. This novel is all about finding troublesome, with long brown “teenage help books” you might see. to other females, because of hearing treat everyone the way you want to since freshmen year. My point? here to give lectures - just sense - yourself, and is beautifully written dreadlocks and gentle green eyes. It’s realistic and shows just what it rumors about them. I have also been be treated”? That would save a lot of Enjoy the summer. I’m sure everyone has already at that. He’s everything Caitlyn has ever is like for a girl to have an abusive the victim of getting attacked, drama, and I’m sure most high school There are so many things you started planning out their summers. Caitlyn has always followed in wanted; he’s something different. boyfriend, and what it’s like to go especially when I really never did or girls are just about sick of drama. can do with your summer, and while And as everything comes her older sister’s footsteps, but Rogerson is new, uncharted territory, through something so terrifying. said anything. We can’t keep on going up to it seems tempting to plan to “do winding down, we all can’t help but when Cass runs away, leaving behind and Caitlyn loves every minute of What starts out as the most innocent Most girls love to spread people and yelling at them, or talking nothing,” this is the time to fall in love with this beautiful time her family and upcoming Yale, an it. She begins to do drugs, also an love can turn to terror in an instant. rumors about other girls. It makes about people behind their backs, or compensate for all you did not have of year. There’s something about this opportunity arises for Caitlyn to attempt to bring herself away from The reality of this novel is stunning them feel better as a person when even starting rumors. Things like time for throughout the school year. season that no poet, writer, or artist find her own way in life. Caitlyn had the shadows of her older sister. and informative, a truly fantastic someone else is spoken about that tend to ruin lives. Stop the drama Sure some of us will be getting could capture. Summer is a medicine been close to her sister, but she begins Everything seems fine; she’s in love read. So next time you’re heading to negatively behind their backs, before it gets out of hand. packed for the dorm, preparing for a for stress, a time for true expression, to wonder if that was the reason she with kind, protective Rogerson, and Dessen’s Caitlyn struggles to the pool, pick up Dreamland and because it takes the heat and -Jacqui Gable ‘08 whole new world. Others will be and a moment to do what you truly wasn’t on her own path. Cass left has found a friend in Corinna, one of find her own way, instead of bring it along. You won’t be been yearning all year to do. Summer behind a journal for her younger Rogerson’s customers to whom he following her sister’s path. disappointed. is the shore, Mr. Softee, walks in sister, and as Caitlyn opens the first sells pot. But what happens when The Patriot welcomes any letters from its readers. The Patriot reserves the right the park, fresh air, and clarity. Relax. Visit the IMC and sign Take chances. Have fun. Be wise. page, she can almost hear Cass the man she loves so much turns his squad, giving in to drugs, and won’t to edit letters for grammar, content, and space. Letters should be limited to 200 whispering the words in her ear: “See fists on her every time he gets angry? leave Rogerson, no matter how much out a book (and not just And make the most of your 80 days. you in dreamland.” Slowly Caitlyn spirals he hurts her. There are so many words. Please submit all letters to [email protected] See you when school starts. Desperate to do something downward into a dream land—she’s women in her life—her mother, best required summer read- different, she joins the cheerleading out of favor on the cheerleading friend, older sister, neighbor, and ing) for the vacation. - Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 22 - Books The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Letters - 11 Lifestyles Easing on down the road Mr. and Mrs. Wiz retire as they’ve lived and worked - together Kaitlyn Fernandez ’07 He eventually settled in Not your typical outing teaching eleventh grade English— The time has finally come. The Wisniewskis which he considers to have the best have been working in the district for thirty-seven curriculum in the school. There he Mütter Museum’s grotesque collection shocks, captivates years, but are finally ready for retirement. Their dedicated himself to the fullest. Lillyan Ling ‘08 to a young child’s drowning. years as members of the staff of this district have English Department Chair Mr. Pictures and sculptures of brought them love—for each other and for Robert Petrillo said, “What The Mütter Museum holds replicated faces show samples of teaching—and respect from fellow staff members immediately stands out for me is much in its condensed space at The diseases: tuberculosis, small pox, and students. his unbridled enthusiasm for College of Physicians in Philadelphia. and herpes, all heard of but not Mrs. Joan Wisniewski said, “I am really teaching, his sense of humor with Though less historical or artistic, the commonly or realistically seen until leaving with mixed feelings. To be able to come his students, his rapport with the museum is medical, but mostly now. to a job everyday for 37 years and love your class, and his genuine concern for (almost gruesomely) fascinating. Two heavy drawers contain job…it’s something most people never get to do.” the intellectual development of A brief walk through the 2,000 random objects removed from When Wisniewski began working in the each of his students.” historical aspects presents blurbs of throats: peach pits, pin on buttons, district in September of 1970, she was a Business He also spent time outside of the older physicians and their and so on. Education teacher. An undergraduate alumni of the classroom coaching boys and contributions. Yellowing notebooks Taking a wooden staircase to Rider College, she had discovered a passion for girls tennis and boys basketball, as with faded, but still distinguishable the hushed-red carpet under the first teaching. well as leading the Driver’s ink, lay encased in a glass display floor, the spectators speak softly, “I was influenced by my own business Education Program. Concerning the stand. Bizarre scientific tools of (“Hey, look, it’s the thorax of John teacher growing up in Paulsboro, NJ, and I wanted program, he said, “I took the trial-and-error are neatly arranged for Wilkes Booth”) in the muffled to do the same thing, ” she said. responsibility with the intent to observation. acoustics room which adds to the Just a few months later, her future husband keep it for a short time. But teaching As you step further into an mysterious atmosphere. began teaching. Mr. Steve Wisniewski was an behind the wheel is different than expanded room, an overwhelming The first grand spectacle Photo courtesy of www.nytimes.com English major fresh out of Glassboro State the classroom because there is photo courtesy of the Wisniewskis Caution: Though fascinating, the medical secrets of wall of skulls greets you. In each compares the average adult skeleton College. Taking over for another teacher mid- instant gratification in seeing Mr. and Mrs. Wisniewski met through their teaching eyeless face there is a story. Cards with the skeleton of a human of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum are not for the faint of heart. year, he quickly found his niche teaching progress within an hour. As a jobs in Washington Township. below each skull explains their stunted growth and that of a “giant” skeleton’s frame, the tip of my head viewing stands beneath yellow light: English—first at the eighth grade level and later teacher, you grow to really appreciate that because she has a daily enthusiasm for her craft. deaths; ranging from a traitor’s human. measured only up to its elbow. skeletons of triple miscarriages; in the high school. progress.” Just when times may seem stressful, she has a murder before a scheduled execution Standing in front of the giant Everything else for the public brains of cats, dogs, and possums; The two young teachers soon met and fell in During their time here, both earned Teacher natural ability of making students feel good ovarian cysts the size of basketballs; love. In 1977, they were married, and with the of the Year Awards—Mr. Wisniewski during the because of the smile that shines on her face.” by Megan Robertson ‘09 overgrown heads; deformities of later addition of their daughter, Allyson, they have 1999-2000 school year, and Mrs. Wisniewski in Junior Richie Elles concludes, “She’s Fashion File every limb; any type of swell, been together ever since. 2002-3, as well as great respect from fellow awesome. She’s always been there when I needed splitting or sore ever to occur to the Administrator Mr. Joseph Bollendorf said, teachers. someone to talk to—about school, or my personal Jeans leave stamp on fashion human eye, and two-headed fetuses “They are a match set. They have such different Eleventh grade English teacher Mr. Chris life. She’s definitely left her mark on me as a floating in jars of green liquids. personalities that it actually makes them more Lawler admired their dedication to the school, person.” Many fashion trends come and worn in the eighteenth and nineteenth competition. This is, as the logo states, compatible—like puzzle pieces.” “Their individual and combined contributions have After retiring, they plan to take some much go, but this is not the case with a century because it was a strong Denim was still very popular, “disturbingly informative.” It was not until 1987 that Mrs. Wisniewski been a great asset to our staff as well as to our needed time off. Though it is bittersweet for classic fashion staple--the blue jeans. material that would not tear or wear but only if the jeans were altered to The Mütter Museum was became a guidance counselor. She remembers, student body. Steve’s high standards and them to leave, Mr. Wisniewski said, “I’m very Although the color and styles out easily. When cowboys wore fit the wearer’s personal style. This founded by Thomas Dent Mütter in “The principal at the time called me during the motivational techniques have led to years of tired, and though I love teaching—when it begins have changed a bit over the years, jeans in 1930’s movies, jeans was the time that new cuts, shapes, 1858. Since then, the collection has summer and tried to convince to take an opening success as an English teacher, and Joan’s sincerity, to wear you down, it’s time to move on.” denim is a classic fashion statement returned to the forefront of fashion. and styles developed. Recently, beat grown to more than 20,000 pieces. in Guidance. I was very hesitant, but he promised always laced with wit and charm, has made her a Bollendorf said, “I know that their leaving found in everyone’s closet. Jeans Jeans first became popular up jeans with torn knees have The museum continues to serve the that I would only have to try it for one year— favorite both in the classroom and in the guidance was a difficult decision and I respect that so much. are a very versatile clothing item that among teens in the 1950’s. At first, become a fashion statement. The purpose of educating future doctors and I could return to teaching afterwards.” office.” They chose a life of giving, and now they have so can be made dressy with a nice top they were seen as rebellion and were cut of jeans has improved to fit about anatomy and human medical As it turned out, she more than enjoyed Bollendorf said, “Steve has always believed much to look forward to as a couple.” or casual with a sweatshirt and banned from many high schools, but almost every body type. Some anomalies, but also serves to cater to guidance. first and foremost that his responsibility is to They will spend the next few months sneakers. Throughout the past few eventually, became mainstream. popular cuts include boot-cut, a curious general public. She said, “I really love this job. Seeing kids the classroom. He’s extraordinarily witty, and planning their daughter’s wedding. From there, decades, they have been popular in Embroidered and painted jeans straight leg, and flare. Now, there It’s true; such sights cause chills grow and being able to find the most positive he is so excited to share his knowledge with they plan to spend time doing their favorite fashion ads as well as being worn by became very fashionable from the are even a variety of lengths offered and upset stomachs. Much like the thing in everyone is the best part of the job. It’s others. Joan is one of those people who has built things—playing golf and tennis, reading, and many stylish celebrities. decades of the sixties and seventies for those whose legs are shorter or Body Exhibit, the Mütter Museum been challenging, but fun.” morale in the school. She is a positive light force, enjoying time together. Mr. Wisniewski plans to The word “jean” comes from a with the hippie movement. longer than the original length. is hardly for the faint of heart. Mrs. Apryl Palazzo who will take the open and truly makes a difference.” continue helping with the behind-the-wheel material produced in Europe. The High profile designers started There are many of options Still, many people can find position in guidance says, “I will have the honor Their students seem to agree. Jay driving, and Mrs. Wisniewski has considered material was named after sailors in making their own lines of jeans in when it comes to washes of jeans. some sort of enjoyment at looking of taking the reins from the famous ‘Mrs. Wiz!’ D’Ambrosio ‘07, said of Mr. Wisniewski’s class, doing marriage and family counseling for a few Genoa, Italy because all the clothes the 1980’s. As individualized They can vary from the lightest of at things that seem so frightening and She was my guidance counselor when I went to “I loved all the books in his class. He made things years. Still, she knows her former students will they wore were made from this production and advertisement blues to a dark indigo or even black. forbidden. I’m not one who takes WTHS and my mentor in the guidance office, so more interesting by having actual, thoughtful not lose touch. material. reached new levels with the Jeans are no longer just a basic blue delight in sickly and morbid figures she basically taught me all I know.” discussions instead of rattling off facts.” “I’m a guidance counselor for life,” she said. The word “denim” stems from commercialization of the masses, jean trouser; they now include jackets and of what seem like a horror movie Meanwhile, Mr. Wisniewski continued to Mrs. Wisniewski also became one of the Both admit that they will miss WTHS. Mr. the French word “serge de nimes.” sales skyrocketed. skirts as well. frozen in time, but what the Mütter be one of the best loved and most challenging most beloved guidance counselors in the office. Wisniewski says, “The camaraderie here is Serge means a kind of material and Khakis, chinos, combat, Jeans are a classic and Museum has to share in its few teachers of the English department. Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 said, “She was very caring unbelievable. That’s what I’m going to miss most, Nimes is a city in France. carpenters, and other branded necessary part of everyone’s rooms is quite a sight to behold if He said, “My philosophy has always been: If and understanding and helped me make an easy the staff—not just the teachers, but everyone Jeans have evolved greatly over sportswear pants came about in the wardrobe, and it is unlikely that this not for science, than at least for the students hand things in on time, I should pride transition into my new high school.” from the administration, the secretaries, all the the years. Denim was commonly 1990’s to give jeans some will change in the future. curiosity. myself on handing things back on time.” Joseph Favatella ‘07 said, “She is unique way through to the janitors.” 12 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 21 Windsor sums up career at WTHS Variety is the spice of WTHS Margaret Bonanni ‘09 She was also honored with a Washington Township Teacher of the In every high school there is a Year Award during the 1992-3 year. Modern styles offer something for everyone teacher that stands out from the rest Aside from her accomp- of the faculty for their dedication to lishments in the classroom, Windsor Christine Lafferty ‘07 hats, it has evolved into a whole new subcategories. The main ones are the the education of others. At has also won many awards, including look created by the hip-hop and rap standard, hardcore, and emo. Washington Township High School, a Golden Apple Award. She was Walking the crowded hallways of WTHS music industries. The standard style has a lot of the that teacher is Ms. Kathy Windsor, also selected to be speaker of the my eyes take in the many styles worn by Major fashion staples of this traditional characteristics of the 1970’s who plans on retiring at the end of Association of Mathematics different people. There are a shocking number popular Township trend for including: leather, spikes, chains, the 2006-7 school year. Teachers of New Jersey. She was of different trends worn by individuals of all males include large combat boots, plaid bondage pants, Not only has she watched the also elected to be a grader on the AP social groups. Often, fashion trends seem to diamond studs earrings, and torn clothing. The style has high school grow from a one building Calculus Exam which only six coincide with their attitudes and lifestyles. extra large t-shirts evolved to include dyed hair in school in 1970’s to the campus it is hundred people are asked to do. Among While you shouldn’t judge a book by its (called tall t’s), Air bright colors arranged into a today, but she also has been teaching the graders, only one third of them are cover, the way a classmate dresses may gave Force One sneakers, mohawk or liberty spikes, mathematics and tutoring at the high chosen from high schools. interesting insight into their life. The most “blow out” hair, and belts with metal studs, Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07/ The Patriot common clothing trends at WTHS are baggy jeans. leather/denim jackets and school for over 37 years. “It’s an honor to be selected to Ms. Windsor (with AP Calc students) is looking forward to “I still remember when the grade a test, especially when the “preppy,” “gangster,” and “punky.” But this style is vests with patches or retirement but will miss teaching. building was just one building, and it minorities of graders are from high not gender specific. painted logos. The Preppy Look only took five minutes, not even, to schools,” commented Windsor. “I want to go before I become City casinos are also on the itinerary. Girls have fun with this The hardcore style get to your next class,” said Windsor. Although she has enjoyed and in-effective and go out a winner,” Although she will be leaving, One of the most popular styles seen at style by wearing large does not always come under During her time teaching, been rewarded for many years of states Windsor, “I’ve accomplished the effect Ms. Kathy Windsor had the high school is classified by the Hollister, hoop earrings, big rings/ punk classification because it Windsor has taught many different teaching, Windsor still plans on so much and I’m happy with that.” on her students and on WTHS will Abercrombie and Fitch, and Aeropostale necklaces, Air Force Ones, is not as standout as the levels of mathematics, from Algebra retiring. With all the new activities Windsor’s plans for retirement not leave. Throughout her career she clothing lines. The look includes sweaters, and the always popular standard punks. It mostly to Precalculus. She has also been and interruptions to her life, she feels differ from her busy schedule as a has inspired students to reach their layered shirts, pastel colors, jeans, and beaded baggy sweat outfits. consists of band t-shirts, successful in helping to create and that teaching has been more difficult. mathematics teacher. She plans on highest potential. jewelry. The skinny jean look and even This hip-hop urban style jeans, and a hoodie. It is teaching two Advanced Placement As the school expands in size, she relaxing, catch-ing up on her reading “Ms. Windsor always pushes spandex with the long sweaters are making it is most commonly found in frequently categorized by its Calculus classes, and coordinating finds it too hard to keep up with and fishing. Spending time with her her students to the next level,” said back into the so-called “preppy” style as brands like Ecko Red, type of dancing called successful Math League Contests. current events. family and a few visits to the Atlantic Andrew Bunting ‘07. described above. Timberland, South Pole, “skaiing.” This style originated in the Sean John, Baby Phat, Roca Last but not least is 1950’s when it was popular for Wear, Puma, FUBU, the currently popular emo Prepared for the Maine event WTHS Retirees high school and college Enyce, and DKNY. style. This branch of punk for the 2006-07 students to imitate the Ivy Music is a major fashion is known for its Tom DeYoung ‘07 his students League styles of dress. The feature of this illustrations: Matt Johnson ‘07 tight t-shirts, skin tight started School Year trend at the time was marked style; especially rap and hip- jeans, long bangs brushed to Ralph Miller is one of the best learning how by button-down dress shirts, v- hop both in the halls of our the side, dyed hair and teachers any WTHS student could to use the neck sweaters, slim sweater school and in the urban body piercings. This is ever have. machines and Eugene Bay sets, and pleated skirts. community of cities like the most popular form Miller has been teaching all eventually Jean Brodie Since then, this Philadelphia. of punk styles which different types of shop classes for gained con- William Coover style has developed a So what makes this style finds a place in the the past twenty-eight years, fidence with stereotypical view the fashionable choice for high school. including Materials and Processing them. Virgina Egbert shared by many in the many Township students? Though and General Technology. Miller Ira Fine crowded hallways that Bill Marcewitz ‘06 said, varied, the punk And though he loved all of his said not much Richard Hall the people who wear “It’s really comfortable, the style of dressing years here, Miller is finally retiring has changed the “preppy” style ladies love it, and it takes a is extremely as a teacher this year. He plans on over the Joseph Indico tend to be very involved lot less time to get ready popular for people enjoying time off by golfing, hunting, years except Nancy Licisyn in school and sports. than other styles.” who want to stand Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07/ The Patriot “Preps” often out in the crowd. fishing, and spending time in his the amount Mr. Ralph Miller made strong bonds with students Norma Meyer house in Maine. He knows he will of paper wear their style because The Punk Style Why? in his shop classes. have more time to spend doing the work. Jean Nickelson it is clean cut and The “punk” fashion, Though many things he loves: spending time with Outside of the classroom, With every single one of the Ronald “Doc” Pollack fashionable. Erin Keane originating in the 1970’s is who wear this style his granddaughter, hunting and doing Miller does a lot of things to help things that he helped out with Mildred Sweeney ‘07 states about the quite a standout compared might not talk wood-working projects. the school out, including acting as throughout the years, he has found trend at WTHS, to the other styles seen in our about why they In his spare time he is a the senior class advisor, helping with great success in them all. Kathy Windsor-Leis “Preppiness is defined school. wear it, the general firefighter, participating as the graduation and senior trip, He worked hard throughout his Joan Wisniewski by clean-cut, polo- The trend has definitely consensus is that President for the Hurffville Fire chaperoning dances, and preparing entire life, especially in his career at Steve Wisniewski wearing boys changed throughout the years. this standout Company since 1973. for Project Graduation. the high school, and that showed up accompanied by girls During the 70’s and 80’s, deliberately style allows an Mr. Miller is sad about leaving His work as the advisor for the in his shop classes and his wearing Abercrombie and offensive t-shirts, military boots, outlet for protest the high school, admitting that he senior class has taken up much of commitment to the school. Congratulations Ugg boots.” tapered jeans, safety pins in clothing, against will miss teaching very much and his time at WTHS. He is also Mr. Miller is a great individual and best wishes studded jewelry, and heavy eyeliner were conformity while especially miss Washington scheduled to give the faculty speech and he will be missed by everyone The Gangster Trend staples of punk teenagers during those decades. serving as a Township. at the Baccalaureate Ceremony. here at Washington Township. He from the Patriot On the opposite end of the spectrum is They also flaunted taboo symbol such as the copyright of the The best experiences that he He has even coached lacrosse has helped many students and is an editors and staff! the “gangster” style. At one point Nazi Swastika or the Iron Cross. punk rock music has had here were every year when and winter track in the past. excellent role model to them. characterized by pinstripe suits and fedora Presently the punk style has many industry. 20 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Lifestyles - 13 Diet is key to coping with Celiac Helping students through tough times Jessi Meisel ‘07 menus are Outback Steakhouse and Mike Nagle ‘07 are helping, by not telling anyone schedule. Trying to Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse. All what transpires in a session. get in sessions with Celiac disease is the new you have to do is request one when The SAC counselors have one Mrs. Petolicchio first started ten students, making problem receiving a spotlight from you’re being seated. of the most important jobs at out as a History teacher At WTHS, calls to admin- the media today. But do you know When it comes to pizza, Washington Township--helping but after seven years; she wanted istrators, and finding what it is? pastries, and other wheat based students. Mrs. Heather Petolicchio a change. She had worked with time for meetings Specifically, it’s an auto foods, there is a very popular bakery is a Student Assistance Counselor, SAC counselors before, and and emails with immune disease that causes severe in Philadelphia called Mr. Ritz. They also known as a SAC counselor. thought that it would be a good parents, creates dietary restrictions for those bake and sell all gluten free pastries, A SAC counselor’s main goal career move, so she went back to such a busy day that afflicted. This diet entails eating pies, cakes, and other desserts. is “prevention, intervention, and college to study Psychology and she rarely has time nothing with wheat, barley, rye, and For pizza, you can go to Pasta referral of a child,” says Addictions. to eat lunch. oats--basically, all foods which Pomodoro in Voorhees and request Petolicchio, “We mainly talk to the One reason she took on the job Although it is a contain a protein called gluten. their gluten free menu much like students about issues in their lives is because she just loves kids and busy shift, she said If a person with Celiac disease Outback. This menu contains garlic and try to help them; we also help students here. she wouldn’t trade ingests this protein, many different bread, pasta, pizza, and even dessert. administrators and teachers as “I find it rewarding to help her job for anything reactions can occur. Some experience If you don’t like to eat out, you well.” students change their behavior, or in the world. severe stomach pains that mimic Glutano is a popular brand of gluten free items. can go into a health food store and find In dealing with student make them look for different answers “It’s different appendicitis while others are gluten free items to buy for your home. problems the counselors must to problems,” said Petolicchio everyday with the Mike Nagle ‘07/The Patriot Mrs. Petolicchio enjoys making a difference asymptomatic to the point where The gluten begins to wear down the restrictions, it’s easy to live with Natural Health on Laurel Road and follow the Confidentiality Law, cheerfully. people I meet, I’m they experience no pain at all. Even villi in the small intestine. If this goes this disease. Supermarkets, such as Wegman’s in Cherry Hill are two which is a federal law that stating Seeing students here is a sometimes glad life in students’ lives if a person has no pain, they are still on for too long, the villi can be worn Acme and Shoprite, hold gluten free places that hold many different kinds they must protect the people they demanding job as she has a hectic can be a little messy,” she said. But would she ever consider causing damage to their bodies as well down so much that it causes items in designated aisles. Also, there of gluten free items in their stores. going to another school? Or even yet, as those with the pain. malnutrition, intestinal cancers, are many food brands naturally In the short run, Celiac Disease become a full time psychiatrist or a This disease is more common osteoporosis, miscarriage, short gluten free. Some common ones can be frustrating, but it is easy to professional? stature (in children), and seizures. which you may recognize are Fruity Teaching biology and loving life than you may think. One out of cope with in the long run. People Petolicchio would rather not; as every one hundred and thirty-three Although there are no true Pebbles (Post Cereals), Jax Cheese who live with this disease just have Rachel Brown ‘10 After her college days she thinks children and teenagers are people have Celiac disease. If you symptoms to Celiac disease, there Curls (Bachman Company), and Utz to be careful of what they eat. For were over Schuler became a complex individuals. are an immediate family member of are quite a few common things Potato Chips. Fruits and vegetables example, I’ve been living with it for While most people spend their teacher and has always “Adults tend to stay with their someone with Celiac disease, there which people may suffer from are also naturally gluten free. six years, but these restrictions have summer vacation relaxing at the taught science. She has been personalities, as with children; they is a one in twenty-two chance you including gas, bloating, diarrhea, When it comes to eating out, allowed me to be even healthier than Jersey shore or in a nice hotel teaching for 33 years and can be molded very easily, so it’s a have it as well. Celiac Disease is constipation, vomiting, weight loss, some restaurants have special menus I was as a child. somewhere pleasant, Ms. Betty loves school and the matter of molding them to the right commonly misdiagnosed as IBS or anemia, chronic fatigue, bone pain to list their gluten free items. They Still, it’s important to be aware Schuler, a Honors Biology teacher atmosphere in the school. path.” Crhon’s disease, though both are and muscle cramps. Still, remember, may even have online menus of your health. So, if you have been here at Washington Township High Schuler was born in our The job does have some much worse than having Celiac. you could be asymptomatic and not available for you to check out ahead experiencing a large sum of the School, likes to spend her summer area at Cooper hospital in frustrations. She cannot stand when What exactly happens to the show any signs of these diseases. of time. Two local restaurants that common symptoms, have your vacations somewhere interesting Camden and was raised in a student still sticks with a nasty intestines of a person with Celiac? Surprisingly, despite dietary have hard copies of these gluten free doctor get check you out. where she’s not considered a tourist. Pitman with her 3 brothers habit. It is also disheartening when She enjoys going to different and sisters. Her childhood studnets try to ignore their situation Mind, Body, Soul by Margaret Bonanni ‘09 places and says that a vacation that was very important to her rather than addressing the problem. she’d enjoy taking would be to because she grew up in a One of her greatest success Scotland to play golf or to New very strong family. Her stories came during her first year as French diet for now, for life Zealand to go hiking. She has been parents have helped her a a SAC counselor. Petolicchio met a to many places including every state lot in life and bestowed freshman girl with a drug problem. Margaret Bonanni ‘09 at all. Not only are these methods on how to control your weight, reach a better shape and body? in the union except for Montana and values on her. Over the course of the student’s four unhealthy, but they are proven to your ideal equilibrium, and the After reading it I soon found Iowa, the rainforests of Trinidad and Schuler is a bit of an years at WTHS, Petolicchio helped Now that the days are longer yield short term results. What many delicate secret of how to cut back, out that it did more than help. It Tobago, the Soviet Union, many environmentalist and says her overcome the addiction. She met and the weather is nicer, most people girls do not realize is that there is a and still feel like every meal is an opened my eyes to trends in my nations in Europe, and Alaska. that she plants seeds and is with her almost every week and can’t wait to get out of school and better, safer way to lose weight. indulgence. She also compares the eating that were holding me back When Schuler visits Alaska— very conservative in order eventually the student came clean Erin McFadden ‘07/The Patriot start taking advantage of their This little secret can be found American and European lifestyles in from losing weight, such as eating which she has done five times—with Ms. Shuler assists a student with a to help the earth. just in time to graduate school. summer. But, with all the joys of in a book called French Women Don’t order to prove that all cultures are late at night, poor portion control, a friend, they live along a river for a “I live a conservative life For a while Petolicchio never project on fruit flies. summer come inevitable sorrows-- Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano. A not the same. She gives healthy and not drinking enough water. After couple of weeks and, as she says, but teach others how to do heard from the student, but recently bathing suit shopping. bilingual author, Guiliano is a French French recipes to help jump start a reading the book I was no longer “rough it.” In order to get to the wild gym coach, but because the college it as well,” explained Schuler. She she just got a call from the student. One of the worst feelings at any woman who traveled to America new life track, such as her delectable skeptical, but I was aware of what part of Alaska, they have to fly in a that she went to did not offer it, she then added, “Ride the bus, save She now had a great job after age is to go to a pool party feeling during high school as an exchange Leek Soup. By reading this book, was standing in my way and ready four-seater plane to their destination. had to decide on another subject. She energy!” graduating college, and she also has uncomfortable with your self image student and was greatly surprised you are not only educating yourself to change my lifestyle. They then inflate rafts and paddle knew she wanted to be a teacher but In addition to this a husband and a child. and your swim suit. The moment by all the amazing things the country on how to lose weight safely, but on With this book, and a positive to a place to camp, where they camp was not sure what subject she environmental advice, Schuler had “She did not have to go out of when you stand in front of the mirror had to offer, such as cookies, how to make a lifetime decision to outlook, it’s inevitable that you’ll without any modern conveniences. wanted to teach. She was leaning one thing to say to the entire her way to say thanks for my job with a frown because you don’t like doughnuts, and the ever popular “on be healthy. never have to stand in front of the Though she enjoys being with the towards being an art or history student body: “Kids say, ‘I’m with her. But there is a certain feeling the way you look is always a painful the go” meals. When I first heard about the mirror and frown. You will be able environment today, she was not teacher because she liked those bored,’ and sit around and wait for I got when I finally realized I helped moment. Many girls try changing Needless to say, she came back book, I doubted how it could actually to enjoy your summer, and safely always so enthusiastic. subjects, but then decided on biology something to happen. You can’t an individual save her life,” said their body image and coping with to France heavier and very unhappy. work. How could writing what you loose weight knowing that you are Before Schuler went to college because that was the subject that wait for things to happen. You have Petolicchio, “I feel blessed that I these feelings by going on a fad diet, In her book, she reveals the secrets eat in a notebook over the course of doing it the French way; as Guiliano she had a slight idea of what she challenged her the most and she fell to go out and make your life, and have a job that helps teenagers with over-exercising, or even not eating and remedies of the French culture three weeks actually help you have would say Bon chance. wanted to do. She wanted to be a in love with it. like what you’ve got.” their problems.” 14 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 19 Teen novelist creates Mayhem Washington Odds and Ends Jacqui Gabel ‘08 not only has to deal with making new Ingis’s novel was influenced Lake Park friends, but also saving the world by several movies and television How do you Only eighteen years old, Keith from evil when she, surprisingly, shows, such as, Harry Potter, Strange South Jersey Ingis has already almost completed becomes a witch on her first day at Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and This summer, the Brad Grandrino ‘07 ago, a little boy was playing of a few things: if you’re like most his first novel. The novel is called, the high school. Melanie has to learn Buffy the Vampire Slayer. following movies basketball at the end of Burnt Mill of the people who try this, nothing Magical Mayhem: Destiny Awaits. how to adjust to this new found “Melanie has so much on her New Jersey has many great Road. At the other end of the straight will happen. But if you’re lucky, you eat a Reese’s He started writing last June, with aspect of her life, so she can protect plate with the move and now she will be featured at sites to visit such as the beautiful and level road, two teenagers were may see an image of the apparition. co-writer, Jennifer Almeida. There the world from harm and has to deal with this whole new dusk in the Jersey shore, or the vast woods of racing their cars. Some people have also heard a loud are twenty-two chapters, each with destruction. With the help of her world. She learns that her parents the immense Pine Barrens. Just One of the cars hit and killed banging sound, like a gong, on the peanut ten scenes, except chapter nineteen two best friends, James Gordon have been keeping a huge secret Ampitheatre. driving around the Garden State for the little boy, and then both cars sped side of their car. If that happens to which has sixteen scenes. Close to and Sarah Wilding, she has to face from her throughout her whole a day, there’s a good chance that off into the night. Now, at the end of you, you’ve probably encountered completion, he is currently editing demons, vampires, and other forces life—her powers,” stated Ingis. you’ll stumble upon something neat. the road, there is an eerie chalk something other than the Atco chapter sixteen. of darkness. He wrote a couple of pages Superman Returns However, the state of New Jersey outline of the boy’s body. Suppo- Ghost, and should probably get out butter cup? To find a theme for his novel, Ingis has loved writing, ever every day, but during the summer (PG-13) offers something else: a wide sedly, the ghost of the boy still of there fast! Ingis would construct about two since elementary school. Ingis months, he was able to write a lot assortment of strange, paranormal, resides at the end of the road, If you or your friends are Josh Bennett ‘07 pages per night of his novel each day believes that writing is an excellent more. It took him usually about a Friday, June 22 and unexplained phenomena. Books awaiting the return of his killer. interested in taking part in this after school. Between balancing way to express himself. week and a half to finish writing each like Weird NJ tell tales of the many Unless you took part in the race experience for yourselves, you can Ever since I was a child, this homework, family, running on the “I love to write. It’s my chapter. Happy Feet (PG) oddities in New Jersey, and most of that night, you might want to check locate Burnt Mill Road using any question has been one of the more sacred questions ever asked. It’s one WTHS cross country/track teams, passion and the best way to Two main themes of the novel Friday, June 29 them are located in the northern part out Burnt Mill Road and test the major map site. Be careful when school, and friends, Ingis always express my inner thoughts and are adjusting and learning how to deal of the state. But believe it or not, legend of the Atco Ghost for driving not to confuse West Atlantic of the many wonders of the world, made sure to make time for his novel. feelings about anything and with sudden inconveniences. The South Jersey has plenty of weird yourself. According to the legend, Ave. with East Atlantic Ave. one that seems to have gone quiet “I tend to spend most of my time, everything,” he said. characters have to go through so A Christmas Story things to offer as well. one must drive to the end of the road, Remember to go at midnight, lately; unsolved. either running or writing,” said Ingis. “I really like creating many twists in their life, because of (PG) Take the Atco Ghost, for past the chalked outline of the body. and a word of advice: lock your car Is there really a wrong way to eat a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup? “I hope to get it published characters and putting them in the supernatural surroundings. Friday, July 13 example. At the end of long and dark The driver should kill the engin and doors. You won’t regret it. sometime in the fall,” Ingis said. interesting plots. It’s great to show Death seems to have been happening Burnt Mill Road in Atco, NJ, there lights, and then honk the horn three Whether you’re out visiting the I don’t think so. The premise of the novel is how each character reacts to more and more frequently to the lies a local legend like no other. Most times, followed by flashing the Atco Ghost or some other weird site But who knows, there could be. about Melanie Graves, a fifteen year different situations. I like to twist students of Levesque High. Ingis Grease (PG 13) people call it the Atco Ghost. The headlights three times. in South Jersey, always remember I, personally, like to open the package with such care as to not to old girl, recently moved from the the plots, and kill characters off, intends this novel to help teenagers Thursday, July 19 tale of the ghost is that one day, years What happens next can be one to be careful, and to never go alone. Big Apple to a suburban town, when I see necessary,” Ingis said how to get through even the toughest damage the perfection that is the called Levesque, in New Jersey. She of his writing style. problems. peanut butter cup. With that said, I Wizard of Oz (G) Mustaches through the ages then remove my peanut butter cup, Friday, July 27 and I examine it closely and savor Gabrielle Hughes ‘07 especially for mustaches. In order Charles Chaplin, famous comedian, the moment that I am highly anti- Setting records, saving lives to maintain the preferred shape, began wearing one also. Other cipating, the inevitable devouring of Invincible (PG) Soupstrainer, cookieduster, lip mustache wax comes in handy. mustaches worth mentioning belong my peanut butter cup. Laura Marder ‘07 what may have intimidated many by the whole team and Camarota says Thursday, August 30 sweater, and nose neighbor are all Snoods, a hair net for mustaches, can to: Friedrich Nietzsche, Groucho First though, I have to make and stayed determined. it never gets any easier. names that describe one of history’s be used to train a stache into a desired Marx, Salvador Dali, Super Mario , sure I trim off the edges so I can On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands She now works at Monroe Her team is made up of about staples, the mustache. The Pancho Villa, and GG fully dwell on its pure chocolate of people were able to survive Township as an EMT. Every Sunday ten people and two are around her word mustache originated Allin. taste, without any peanut butter. I because of the bravery of the morning when most seniors are age. from the Old Italian The longest do this until I leave myself with only paramedic and fire department. sound asleep in bed, she wakes at The work she has been doing is Calling all “mustaccio” which means mustache in history a center piece of peanut butter At the age of 15, Courtney 6:00 AM to volunteer as an EMT. purely volunteer work. Though she upper lip hair. (Go figure.) belonged to a man in India covered with chocolate, which I Comarota ‘07 was inspired by the Her day lasts until 6:00 PM and is receives no monetary payment, she writers, poets, In prehistoric times, named Bajansihn Gurjar easily scream in ecstasy from such a 9/11 occurrences to make a typically filled with 8-10 emergency is building up her bank account in photographers shaving was not possible, who had not cut it for wonderful taste. difference in the world by saving calls. She loves the work she does experience. so men usually sported a twenty-two years. It I kid you not, it’s so good. one life at a time. She was also but has been through some tough She has been accepted into the and artists! full beard. However, mea-sured about twelve Having written this much greatly influenced by her father and situations. Paramedic School at Camden around 300 B.C., people and a half feet long. The already, I’m beginning to wonder if his friend who are Whitman Square “I’m only grossed out by County College for the fall, a huge developed a razor cut out North Bay Mustache I’m the only man on this planet that firefighters. stitches and slit wrists, but accomplishment because you must Pieces Magazine of stone and mustaches League is a group of men feels this way. I decided to question “I really like the medical field, normally nothing gets to me,” said be 18 to be enrolled and she is only were born. who compete in an a few people about it, in hopes of and my father did not want me to go Comarota. 17. They accepted her because she will be taking In the late 1800s and intense tournament to finding others who share my into firefighting yet,” explained She was once hospitalized for has so much experience in the field submissions for the early 1900s, mustaches were worn shape. A “mustache mug” is a cup determine who can grow the longest thoughts on one of the world’s Comarota. As a junior in high school having brain matter spattered on and has a paid job promised to her at by military men. Men of greater with a mustache guard so that your mustache in a specific amount of unexplainable perfections. she attended college classes at her, but that it’s not stuff like that Monroe Township. 2007-8 Fall Calendar status often had more elaborate nose neighbor doesn’t get wet. months. In some competitions, men Tony Pragosa, ’07, comments, EMTNJ for three and a half months. makes her Sundays so hard. After she completes Paramedic musta-ches, whereas the foot Throughout history, there’ve receive sponsorship to grow out their “I hate Reese’s.” She passed and at the age of 16 she “The toughest thing is trying school she will set another goal as over the summer. soldiers wore more modest ones. The been a great variety of notable mustaches and donate the proceeds Well, thanks, pal. You really was named youngest EMT in the to save someone and doing the youngest Paramedic in New Submissions can be highest ranking officers graduated to mustaches, some good, some bad, to children’s charities. helped my story. State of New Jersey. everything possible, but not being Jersey. growing beards. In old-fashioned and some ugly. The “Hitler” or more Throughout time, there have “Reese’s peanut butter cups are “When I joined it was a bit able to save them in the end,” she Her life goal is to one day emailed to fiction, the villain is often sports a accurately the Toothbrush mustache been many different mustaches, from the best invention since the wheel!” intimidating because I was the said, after that comes the most become a flight medic and pieces.magazine mustache. will auto-matically have a negative the twisty Salvador Dali to the says Kristen Wells, ’07. “I just eat youngest in a class of parents and emotional part—“having to break firefighter. With her determination Most mustaches are very connotation in people’s minds. droopy Fu Manchu. So if you’re it bite by bite, after all, there’s no a 72 year old man,” remembered the news to a family is difficult.” and family backing her all the way @gmail.com. delicate to maintain. Several facial Ironically, around the same time feeling inventive, go ahead and create wrong way to eat a Reese’s.” Comarota. Still, she looked past Such announcements are done her future looks very bright. hair products are manufactured Hitler sported his Toothbrush, a new one! There you have it. 18 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Odds & Ends - 15 Features Student Council prez wraps up term Victoria Gilbert ‘07 Esposito was open and finds little time to relax. She is now approachable when students had in her fifteenth year of dance Artist to pursue career in meteorology For most students, the eighth concerns, and distributed instruction with the Chez Dance period bell indicates the end of the “complaint boxes” throughout the Company, and spends almost Steph Brettman ‘07 what’s important. Philadelphia or New York City. school day. For others, such as the school. She has taken concerns to twenty hours a week in the studio. To become Eventually, she wants to be a weather always energetic and friendly the administration, and feels it has Esposito feels her dedication and Smart, artistic, and friendly member in the person for a major news station in Amanda Esposito ‘07, the bell been her personal responsibility to involvement with the art has enabled are just a few words to describe school’s National one of those areas. Her interest in signals the beginning. “help ensure our school her to grow and mature, teaching her Lauren Jefferson ‘07. She is a Honor’s society, weather was first introduced in third As Student Council President environment is the best it can be.” leadership, responsibility, time member of the National Honors you must main- grade. Because she found every for the 2006-7 school year, Esposito’s school involvement management, and confidence. This Society (NHS), National Art tain a high GPA aspect of it interesting, she found Esposito’s formal responsibilities in high school did not end with commitment will continue at the Honors Society (NAHS), and the and have involve- that she retained the information and included conducting weekly Student Student Council. A member of the college level. school Art Club. She loved art since ment in school wanted to learn more. Council Executive Board meetings, French Club, Peer Counselors, and “I know how it feels to have a she was a little girl, taking pleasure activities. Lauren “I’m really passionate about monthly Homeroom Representative the Symphony Orchestra, she takes solo and be representing my in coloring and doodling. Her art manages to juggle global warming and environmental meetings, and overseeing all Student advantage of many of WTHS’ company on stage...and that’s how I teacher in ele-mentary school it all. Her belief is concerns. By studying weather Council events. She tackled these opportunities, and while her many feel now. As president, I feel like I noticed her ability and that to be an patterns, you learn about the fate of responsibilities with enthusiasm. responsibilities have often kept her have the solo and am representing recommended a private teacher. honors stu-dent, our world and possible ways to As Student Council advisor, photo courtesy of Amanda Esposito on campus until 5:00 PM, Esposito my school. I am working my hardest “She suggested I visit a man you have to be reverse it,” Lauren explains. Mrs. Apryl Palazzo, says, “Amanda Esposito has enjoyed a success- remains a dedicated student. to do my best,” said Esposito. named George Kaiser, who ran a motivated, Lauren finds her support has become such a strong leader. She ful year as Srudent Council A member of both the National As her friend and fellow Student professional art studio. So I dedicated and mostly in her parents. She says that has accomplished so much, and she Honor Society and Tri-M Music Council Executive Board Member scheduled a meeting with him and have a strong will they let her explore any activity that is always positive and enthusiastic!” President Honor Society, Amanda has tackled Reema Patel ‘07, says, “Espo is one photo courtesy of Lauren Jefferson showed him some of my sketches, Lauren Jefferson is known for her artistic to succeed. she wants and fully support the Esposito made it a priority to for the Winter Twilight semi-formal, challenging courses in preparation of the hardest-working people in and before I knew it, I started taking ability and upbeat attitude. After she grad- decisions she makes, whether they better represent the concerns of the she succeeded by securing a new for a Biology major at TCNJ. school, and one of the most fun. She lessons,” Jefferson said. uates, she plans disagree or not. student body, and addressed issues location at Adventures Aquarium. Esposito hopes to attend medical knows how to accomplish a lot and Her peers influence her art art, she still makes time for other on attending Rutgers University to Lauren has laid out a path for with dances and social events. Insis- The Student Council also hosted a school and becoming a pediatrician. still have a good time. She’s the work the most, because they come interests. major in meteorology. She still herself. With support of her family ting that a larger venue be booked second senior dance in Quay Way. Outside of WTHS, Esposito perfect role model!” into play in almost all aspects of “I take private piano lessons debates if she will accept Cornell and friends, she believes she can do her life. She says that the people and I’ve been teaching myself guitar University’s guaranteed transfer as a anything if she puts her mind to it. she interacts with everyday are for five years,” she explains. sophomore. “Just remember to stay deter- Virtuoso to study among music’s elite some of the most talented people Her involvement in art and Career wise, she hopes to start mined and you can do anything you she’s ever met. With a clear love for music does not distract her from interning for a weather service in want,” Lauren says with a smile. Amy Goldberg ‘08 He also enjoys the freedom he has as a composer. Laraia’s goal is to Many musicians dream of the one day write film scores. Patriot chief leaves mark on WTHS opportunity to attend the Juilliard Beyond orchestra, Laraia School. Paul Laraia III ‘07, however, enjoys other activities. At WTHS, Alanna Pyle ‘10 and drive, he achieved his goal of Farrow, and the district Director of has recently passed up that he is a member of the Technology becoming editor. Foods Services, Mrs. Ginny opportunity in order to attend the Student Association, Latin Club, If you have ever read The And it hasn’t been easy. Along Bowden. She brings in examples of New England Conservatory Music Intramural Ping Pong Club, NHS, Patriot you probably know that Rob with the job comes the responsibility menu items and Cavella and his School where he will major in music and was in the Latin Honor Society Cavella is the Editor-in-Chief. and the pressures. It is a lot of hard committee gives their opinions. performance with viola as well as during his freshman year. He also Cavella has written many work, especially during crunch time Cavella feels they have composition of music. played in this year’s pickleball articles for the school newspaper when the paper is about to come out. actually made things better in our “They offered a full tuition tournament. including one of his favorites that He finds himself working cafeterias. The committee has scholarship to study with the “I’m really good at pickle ball. he wrote last year, an editorial meticulously to put out everyone’s brought back the famous grilled famous [viola teacher] Kim It would’ve been a clean sweep, but criticizing “Popped Collars”. stories all till about 5:30 pm for the cheese, and the fries that you eat Kashkashiam,” said Laraia. I had a concert and my teammate, You might think that someone first week-week and a half before the are now of better quality. There are While in high school, he had James Wilson, and I dropped out,” of this high status in the newsroom due date. new pretzels coming in soon as already made compositions of his he explained. would have been writing for “Rob has done an exceptional well. own, including a concerto performed Laraia and Wilson have been photo courtesy of Paul Laraia newspapers since he could hold a job this year with the paper,” said But, with the ending of the by the WTHS Symphony Orchestra friends since seventh grade. pencil, but Cavella didn’t join the Patriot advisor Mr. Jim Evangelisti, school year comes a heavy burden at their spring concert. He had been “Jim has altered my life in a Paul Laraia composes music, plays viola and... pickleball. newspaper until junior year while “He devotes a lot of his free time to photo courtesy of Yasib Arif ‘07 for Cavella. He is going to be leaving working on it since summer and very positive way. He provided me plays for recently won the Fish-off Laraia will also be playing a senior taking Journalism One. Oddly making sure he produces a quality Rob had a good time covering the Washington Township High School continued to edit it throughout the with the best friend that someone Competition. recital this June. enough Cavella said that he didn’t product.” “24 at the Core” for the paper. for Rutgers University where he school year during free time. could ask for,” said Laraia, “It’s “It is the most prestigious Laraia has not always wanted want to be a journalist. But there are also parts of being lives of most Washington Township plans to major in Organizational “I’m a little bit excited, but you better than having twenty friends chamber music competition in the to be a musician, however. In His role model for all this hard editor that Cavella enjoys, like the High School students. Communications in Business. can never be too excited with this that’ll stab you in the back.” United States. It’s for the best of elementary school, he played violin work is his brother who was experience in leadership and the How many times have you Cavella is confident that his type of performance because I wrote Outside of school, Laraia is the best of the best,” said Laraia. and had wanted to quit because of involved in sports, so he too wanted feeling of accomplishment after an thought that school lunches needed fellow editors will be able to continue the viola concerto to be at a very part of the Youth Chamber This talented musician also all of the much needed practice. to be part of something big. issue is printed. to improve? Well, Cavella thought the success of The Patriot and hopes difficult level,” said Laraia. Orchestra at Temple University won an honorable mention from “In elementary school, all I Cavella strove to become the As if Editor-in-chief wasn’t that too and created a committee that that his term as Editor-in-Chief and Laraia began writing music and was in the Philadelphia Youth the National Arts Awards, a talent wanted to do was listen to the editor of The Patriot. “Not getting enough to fill Cavella’s list of is all about trying to improve school as a student at WTHS leaves a lasting “because I feel that performing is like Orchestra his freshman year. Laraia search. This honor was doubled Backstreet Boys, not practice. it wasn’t an option,” Cavella stated. achievements, he also began his own lunches. The committee now meets mark on the school he has gotten to acting out somebody else’s play. I is also part of four chamber music when the Governor and Senator Practicing was for losers,” Laraia With his confidence, determination, committee that positively affects the every marking period with Mrs. know so well wanted to make my own play.” ensembles. One of the ensembles he sent him congratulatory letters. joked. 16 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. June 2007 June 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features -17