www.playwickian.com The Playwickian Senior Edition Class of 2016 June 15, 2016 Principal’s Farewell to Class of 2016

Dear Seniors in the NHS Class of 2016, It gives me great pleasure to be one of the fi rst to welcome you to the Remember when you fi rst came to NHS? We asked you to be part of the ever-growing family of Neshaminy Alumni. You are now among a group of solution; to help us build a bett er school inside our facility. I am proud to people dating back many decades who can proudly state, “I am a Neshaminy say, “Mission Accomplished!” Over a four year period of time, each of you, Graduate.” individually and collectively, has helped redefi ne how NHS acts, how it Congratulations on your accomplishment as it marks the culmination thinks, and what it values through your commitment and actions over the of a 14-year pursuit. Take a short break, you have earned it; but not for too last several years. long. Though your graduation marks the end of your high school experience, Look back on your experiences at Neshaminy: smile, refl ect, laugh, cry, it is just the beginning of a much longer journey; a much more important shake your head, be critical, and celebrate. But also give thanks, as those journey. experiences have helped shape you and prepare you for the challenges yet Continue this journey; pursue your goals; pursue your dreams; pursue to come. These experiences will be a part of you forever. your passions; and along the way, use your talents to help make the world Thank you for helping us move NHS forward academically, socially and a bett er place for yourself and others. emotionally. Collectively, you, the Class of 2016, through your day-to-day, We need you. Your community needs you. Your nation needs you and hour-to-hour actions, have left future classes with a positive foundation and our world needs you to make a diff erence, just as you have made a diff erence climate. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed watching you enjoy your Senior at NHS. Year. Again, congratulations and welcome to the club! Rob McGee, Ph.D. Principal The Playwickian 2A | Farewell Neshaminy High School June 15, 2016 J PHOTO// NATALlE PIETROWSKI

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE-- ON THURSDAY MAY 26, SEVERAL NESHAMINY STUDENTS WERE HONORED FOR THIER COMMITMENT TO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES AFTER GRADUATION . THE STUDENTS WERE JOINED BY RECRUITERS FROM BOTH THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, AS WELL AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE FRANK FARRY. .

FIRST ROW: RYAN MCLAUGHLIN (US ARMY), BRANDON KINEST (US ARMY), MATTHEW BUSCH (US ARMY), BARTHOLOMEW J. MASCIUL- LI (US MARINE CORPS.) SECOND ROW: DEVON VELASQUEZ (US ARMY), JOSHUA P. TAYLOR (US MARINE CORPS.) THIRD ROW: ZACHARY GIBERSON (US ARMY), TYLER MARKS (US MARINE CORPS.), CHRISTOPHER WOJNAR (US MARINE CORPS.)FOURTH ROW: PARKER MINOTTI (WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY) The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Commitment | 3A Management Team bids farewell to family Editor in Chief discusses experiences Life experiences learned through time with Playwickian with Playwickian Four years ago, we had a fresh start. A chance to start over. Yet, most See the thing is, people like to be comfortable especially within my of us wanted the same thing—to fi t in, be popular, and fi nd new friends. generation; a large part of that comfort comes from conformity, not thinking, not Along the way, we faced hardships. We lost friends, made mistakes, found questioning the potential of what could be. But, I knew from the outright that unconquerable obstacles; we struggled with succeeding in our academics, G202 is not a place where I would be comfortable; it is a place where I would forming an identity, understanding what we want to do with our lives. be genuinely happy, where I would fi nd a sanctuary - both physically and for For us at the Playwickian, we experienced much more than that. We the mind. fought tooth and nail for what we believed in, our rights as editors, granted The editors these past four years by Pennsylvania and the United States. This was never about a word—this I have known have added depth to my experience at Neshaminy with our was about practicing our policies and standing up for what we believe in. soulful conversations, our intellectual debates. “All persons ought to endeavor to follow what is right, not what is The Playwickian is most defi nitely not an extracurricular; the moments I established.” Aristotle’s words have defi ned my journey, not just as Editor have shared here will remain engraved within my life’s story- they have taught in Chief, but as a human being. During my time at Neshaminy, I tried. I tried me how to think deeply, to feel deeply, to experience deeply. I seek to further to encourage civil and respectful discussion of new ideas and beliefs, but the understand and fi gure out why I am doing things and to connect with other natural response has been to ostracize that which is unfamiliar. people. The Playwickian heightened my desire to pursue these endeavors. The Class of 2014 threatened to burn newspapers, the Class of 2015 Every time I write, I perform a service due to the First Amendment’s powerful tried to create a petition to disestablish the Playwickian, and the Class of 2016 privilege. The greatest service a human can give to another relates directly to att acked the Playwickian on social media, including a tweet stating, “The cultivation of the mind, which is done by exposing people to diff erent concepts, Playwickian is worse than the Holocaust.” Community members verbally opinions, ideas and perspectives. A large part of this mindset stems from my att acked me, arguing that I have no right to defy authority even if I disagree time here. I have not only been able to “do” journalism well, but understand or that I am too young to understand what it means to uphold personal values what it is, in all its purpose. at the expense of disobeying authority. It is our job as the media, as a team, to serve our community in this sense Of course, I met pleasant people along the way, ranging from and I cannot wait until the day my high-school newspaper is able to carry out passionate musicians and thespians to ambitious athletes and writers. I met this job in the most wholesome extent sans Policy 600. leaders, innovators that will change the world. I met the future of our world, The press’s role serves as a catalyst for generating feedback; whether those who stand up for their own beliefs, willing to in accord or disagreement, people will tweet about it, make a status, or write a fi ght even if it means fi ghting alone. lett er to the editor; I am glad I was granted an active role in this process. Alexander Hamilton once said, “Those who I have been able to connect with people who stand for nothing fall for anything.” Many students share a diff erent mindset and perspective are clueless as to what they believe in, what they on contemporary events. Exposing want to do with their lives, and who they are. But, myself to this has expanded my way of we are the trailblazers of the twenty fi rst century; our thought. Through speaking at school names will be forever remembered as those who had board meetings and during various the audacity to challenge yesterday’s conversations with administration, I have rules to create tomorrow’s world that done things outside of my comfort zone will view today’s confl icts as nothing more in order for the grander purpose of creating than history. change. Those who I have the honor of calling I thank Mrs. Huber for both serving as my hero and friend, I worry not, for I know that whatever altering my defi nition of what I believe one consisted of; may happen, wherever you may go, you will fi nd she has always lead by example and supported us through the strength to push forward, even if you must her strong will. I thank the alumni for their unwavering do so by yourself. We are fi ghters, heroes on fated support of our publication through standing by our adventures, and one day, we will fi nd ourselves leading decision to discontinue the use of R------in full since it a new world, forged by our own hands, into an era of paints an incorrect sense of identity for others I thank audacious innovation. my current co-editors for making my experience at The circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It Neshaminy a vivid one. is what you do with the gift of life that determines who I will part ways soon, but a part of me, my you are. Thank you, for the world we are about to create. foundation and roots of my identity, will link back to 2001 Old Lincoln Hwy: Playwickian Timothy Cho Offi ce - G202. Editor in Chief New York University Eishna Ranganathan Management & News editor Swarthmore College The Playwickian 4A | Senior Farewells PHOTO/ASHLEY REISS June 15, 2016 Editor grows through experiences with Playwickian First year editor looks My entire experience at amounts of confidence, maturity Neshaminy High School was an and independence. A huge thanks extensive and stressful yet enjoyable goes out to my family and my dance back on past four years four years. Looking back at myself family for helping me push the stress Goodbye Neshaminy but it was because of these that I am from freshman year I see someone that pairs with coming to high school The past four years have been a bett er person today. that had a hard time maintaining every day. These were some of the a whirlwind all of its own. From My only regret is that I was satisfactory grades. I eventually most interesting years of my life that my fi rst step into the Black Box in unable to bett er the school for future became fully aware that if I did not I will truly never forget. freshman year for my drama class to generations to come. I was unable begin to focus solely on my studies, the fi rst day I stepped into G202 my to share my values of kindness and my future goals would not come true. senior year as a Playwickian editor, respect for every human being no As of freshman year, Sloane Horton I have experienced it all. The ups matt er how diff erent. I am appalled following my dream of becoming a Archivist & Multimedia editor and the downs, the drama between by the treatment I endured from professional dancer was a far stretch The University of the Arts friends, the families you create and administration, teachers and students away. Junior year rolled around and the never ending anxiety of trying to for my gender identity and regret I decided it was go time. Receiving keep my grades up. not being able to bett er this school outstanding grades junior year and These four years have been for future students who don’t fi t the honor roll all of senior year were a chance for me to grow as a human gender mold. To all the students I the highlights of my high school being into a bett er member of society. leave behind, I believe in you to be journey. I have gained friends and I never learned what to say or what the best you that you can be. Goodbye lost friends but the ones I will never not to say, I was simply told how I G202, “And in case I don’t see ya, let go of are the ones I met in G-202. was expected to be in society. It was good afternoon, good evening and The Playwickian offi ce has become a never positively encouraged to be goodnight.” second home to me and Mrs. Huber your own unique individual. has been more than just a teacher, I had to force my way Zoey Joyce but a role model and a determined through all the negative comments Multimedia & Features editor individual. Within the years that I and actions that were directed at me Bucks County Community College have wrote for this award-winning because of my own individuality, newspaper I have gained large Former editor shares personal experience, reflects on past During my four years at Neshaminy, I’ve learned life lessons that at this school and I would never change the things I did. will stay with me for the rest of my life. If I could give advice to the underclassmen, it would be this: Go I learned not to conform to others, to be my own person without to prom, do your homework, study for tests, go to the football games and worrying what others would think, that even lifelong friends will let me stand in the student section, enjoy the musicals, get involved in Gym Night, down, and that family is one of the most important things a person can have. make new friends, drink lots of water but not from the fountain, and most In order to grow as a person, I had to make hard decisions instead of taking importantly, be fantastic. the easy way out. A big thank you is due to my family for not lett ing me think of myself I didn’t let myself throw away my beliefs just because they weren’t as weak. Thank you to my best friends for always making me laugh and what everyone else wanted. In life, there are going to be people who will supporting my decisions. Thanks to my boyfriend for lett ing me complain dislike you no matt er what you do or didn’t do. to him and for being my rock. However, I didn’t let people push me down; instead, I grew even There are only four years to high school, and I never listened to stronger than before. I learned that sometimes, ignoring the problem isn’t people when they told me it would fl y by, but here I am now, with my cap always the best solution. and gown. You have to stand your ground and know that you listened to your Live your adolescent years to the fullest and don’t let anyone ever heart and mind, that your friends and family will be there to back you up, make you think of yourself as not being important. and that the people who claim to be supporting you sometimes might be Goodbye Neshaminy. doing it for themselves. The path to standing up for morals is long and won’t be an easy ride, Jess McClelland but in the end, it’s completely worth it. I’m grateful for the time I have spent Former Management editor & Student Life editor Kutz town University The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Senior Farewells | 5A Juliet Okwara: Literary Editor bids adieu Although I have only been a part of the Playwickian for a short span of time, I am confi dent that it will remain as a testament to the rights of Joining the Playwickian, I thought I was going to just become a student journalists, writers, and the student body at large. The Playwickian journalist, recruited on due to my writing skills alone. But I have found that is not simply concerned with itself or with just Neshaminy High School, its I have done very litt le writing. Most of my time was bett er spent at editorial writers and editorial board are concerned with the world at large, utilizing board meetings, deciding what course of action to take, taking a stand on itself as the start of a movement rather than just a bystander to the changes various issues, and understanding and appreciating the opinions of other s. that happen throughout the world. Each member holds their own opinions, Journalism is not just about writing. Gett ing a group of great writers and though those opinions may diff er, each one is compelled to use the together is the easy part. Having a group of great thinkers, idealists, and press as it should be used: for the greater good. I am proud to say that I have leaders is the diffi cult part. And the Playwickian has that part down pat. been a part of such a paper and to be in the company of such well-spoken intellectuals who understand that so long that there are pencils, papers, and Juliet Okwara voices to be heard, change can and will occur. Literary editor Within these classroom walls, we are told over and over to lead the Stanford University way for change, to be on the right side of history. But clearly these words spoken by administration were just that: empty words that they never expected to have carried into action. Well, the students have listened, have educated themselves to know and understand their rights, and will indeed continue to be at the forefront of change even if they must fi ght alone, even if they continue to face scrutiny, even if they have to choose the moral high ground instead of following directives that would turn the word “journalist” into “hypocrite.” Spencer David Potts reflects upon future of Playwickian I wrote a happy-go-lucky Farewell lett er for the paper about the Policy 600 is in direct violation of Pennsylvania State Code 12.9, the nonsense I love and write about, the experiences I had, the lessons learned US Constitution and many Supreme Court rulings. I have met Mary Beth and what I enjoyed about Neshaminy. I threw out that lett er when I saw how Tinker. I have read about the Hazelwood School District. I know that these Neshaminy’s Administrators and School Board were throwing away our choices the administrators and board have made are wrong. constitutional rights. There’s a real nice paper in the G202 trashcan thanks I enjoyed a lot of what Neshaminy High School off ered as a public to Policy 600, the administrators and School Board can feel free to pick it up. institution--I will concede I loved a lot of what I did-- however at a certain The school owns this Farewell. According to Policy 600, the school point one begins to wonder if it was really worth the freedoms lost. You owns every work published by the students. Every article, picture, spread in shouldn’t have to compromise your rights for some privileges. The Playwickian is the school’s “intellectual property”. Every piece of poetry, prose, and fl ash fi ction in the Howler is the school’s “intellectual property”. Every picture published in The Yearbook is the school’s “intellectual property”. Everything published in student-run publications are the school’s Spencer David Pott s “intellectual property”-- sounds great, right? Students are no longer owners Op-Ed editor of their creations. Are we going to allow a public school system to have Arcadia University control over our work? The public school system, an arm of the government, is denying us our “unalienable” rights. Your taxes are paying for this. Your contributions toward our fundraising are paying for this. Your advertising is paying for this. We pay to lose our rights. The Playwickian 6A| Senior Farewells June 15, 2016 Choir performs alongside Paramore Red Team dominates Gym Night with a fi nal score of 48-25 Girls’ soccer team clinches PIAA State Championships

PHOTOS/Timothy Cho, Meredith Reed, Anthony Hodgdon, NHS Yearbook

Freshmen attend Winter Students perform Pippin as school’s musical Class of 2016 graduates. Wonderland #WeMadeIt Neshaminy High School, true to the end By Kirsten Magas The scariest thing is the unknown future that is beyond Langhorne. I venture down Main Street of Neshaminy High School, running my Neshaminy provides kids with shelter, help with almost anything and a fi ngers along the sides of the metal lockers and spin my combination on the stable, repetitive schedule. dial. It’s almost 3:00 and the halls are nearly empty. The unwanted emotion Teens are legally required to go to high school, but after it’s all of nostalgia is sett ing in. over there is a world of uncertainty beyond it. Should I go to college? Am I Four years ago, I stood here, anxiously waiting to start my fi rst year responsible enough to live on my own? Should I join the workforce? Can I of high school as an energetic, talkative freshman. I was just so curious to fi nd a job? see who I would turn out to be. Through my awkward phases, changes of In talking with certain college students, I gathered some advice about perspective and lots of growing up, I’d like to say I’m prett y happy with the the years beyond high school. “Be spontaneous and have fun. But also know results. when to crack down and focus on your work because knowing when to play Now, typical, bitt ersweet feelings of senior year are plaguing my and work is extremely important,” Neshaminy alumni and Embry Riddle mind. The predetermined lack of motivation called senioritis is begging student Terry Warner said. graduation to come sooner. However, this place is where I grew up. Memories It’s a great time in seniors’ lives. I feel unready to begin a life, yet so of cheering at football games, laughing at drama excited. I fi nally made it. “Farewell, Neshaminy,” I say as I close my empty The Playwickian shows and dancing my heart out at the famous Gym locker. June 15, 2016 Nights will stay with me forever. Look Back | 7A Check Out Some of this year’s most interesting Instagrams

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Alexander, Asaph - LSAA Eric Hanson Memorial, National Memorial Scholarship Honor Society Book, National Honor Society Treasurer, National Denis, Kyle - Boys’ Soccer Alumni, Silver Athlete, Student Merit Commended Student, Poquessing Middle School PTO Council Historian Allen, Rebecca - Senior Class Treasurer Dougherty, Kevin - Neshaminy Educational Support Ampofo, Abena - Jesse Soby Memorial Professional Assn Anderson, Hailie - BCIT Downing, Callie - Middletown Lions Pride Anderson, Jack - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Doyle, Brenna - Carl Sandburg PTO Andreozzi, Julia - Girls Soccer Boosters Doyle, Matthew - James A. Wiley Memorial Scholarship, Antonelly, Alyssa - Girls Soccer Boosters Langhorne Rotary Club– T. Walter Styer Scholarship, National Arena, Gianna - Silver Athlete Honor Society Book, National Honor Society President, Pearl Bartkewich Kayla - Carl Sandburg PTO Buck PTO Bastida, Natalia - Frank Sott ung Memorial Scholarship, Silver Doyle, Ryan - Foundations Community Partnership, National Athlete Honor Society Book, National Honor Society VP, National Merit Bedesem, Abby - ROTC, Senior Class President, USMC Commended Student Distinguished Athlete Duckenfi eld, Lauren - Neshaminy High School Science, Silver Bender, Emily - National Merit Commended Student Athlete Benson, Katie - Carl Sandburg PTO, Eugene F. Birkhead Jr. Edelman, Jason -Gold Athlete Memorial Scholarship, Helen R. Bates Education Major $10,000, Errico, Thomas - Gold Athlete Neshaminy Education Foundation Faccenda, Kevin - Neshaminy High School Science Bilcik, John - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Farrell, Gabby - Girls Soccer Boosters, Gold Athlete Outstanding Bissonett e, Nick - BCIT Female Blum, Amanda - Field Hockey Book Scholarship Faunce, Alexis - Jane Rodel Scholarship Bowser, Holly - Girls Soccer Boosters Filiano, Forrest - Deby Recupido Memorial Scholarship, Musical Broll, Gerald - Perfect Att endance Theater Award, Neshaminy High School Drama, Neshaminy Browne, Xiomara - Sean Costello Summer Stock Boosters, Neshaminy Valley M T Evelyn McLean Busch, Matt hew - Gold Athlete Outstanding Male Memorial, Newtown Arts Scholarship Bussanich, Angela - Carl Sandburg PTO, Neshaminy Federation Fink, Daniel - Frank S. Innocenti, Gold Athlete, LSAA Eric of Teachers Book Hanson Memorial Caldwell, Stephen - Silver Athlete Fink, Eric - Gold Athlete Camillo, Ariana - Dr. Esther M. Wenrich Elementary Teaching Fisher, Emre - Frank Sott ung Memorial Scholarship Scholarship, Helen R. Bates One-Time Book Scholarship Fisher, Eva - National Honor Society Book, National Honor Campbell, Ian - National Merit Commended Student Society Secretary Carson, Kayla - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Foster, Miranda - Silver Athlete Chelenza, Lauren - Bucks County School Nurses Association Fus, Michelle - Carl Sandburg PTO Chen, Christina - Distinguished Instrumental Music Gallagher, Carly - Student Council VP Achievement, Dr. Stanley D. Howell, National Merit Commended Giberson, Zachary - Perfect Att endance Student, NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Glatz , Daniel - BCIT Cho, Timothy - Carl Sandburg PTO, Playwickian Book Heil, Lauryn - Cheer Scholarship, Detective Christopher Jones Scholarship Foundation Community Ser, Silver Athlete Christie, Amaya - Bucks County Links Scholarship, Distinguished Hemberger, Brielle - Business 2 Business Instrumental Music Achievement Henry, Lauren - Cheer Scholarship, Silver Athlete Conway, Sean - Gold Athlete Herb, Justin - BCIT Cunningham, Brianna - BCIT, Neshaminy High School - School Hughes, Sandra - Carl Sandburg PTO, Walter Miller PTO Store Ireland, Jamie - Girls Soccer Boosters Curran, Emily - Field Hockey Book Scholarship, Lower Jackson, Alexandra - Gold Athlete Southampton Elementary School PTO Keiper, Michael - Distinguished Instrumental Music Daino, Anthony - Silver Athlete Achievement Scholar, NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Book Dampman, Andrew - Carl Sandburg PTO, James A. Wiley Kelbaugh, Evan - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service The Playwickian 10A | Senior Awards June 15, 2016 Kelly, Hunter - Carl Sandburg PTO Pascucci Janel - American Choral Directors Assn Kelly, Kevin - National Merit Commended Student Patel, Jay - Valedictorian, Lower Southampton Elementary Kerrigan, Shannon - Poquessing Middle School PTO School PTO, McCollick Scholarship Kneiss, David - Carl Sandburg PTO, National Merit Commended Patel, Megha - BCIT Student Pennington, Christen - Feasterville Rotary – Elizabeth Moyer, Koch, Natalie - Senior Class VP, Silver Athlete Field Hockey Book Scholarship, James A. Wiley Memorial Koellner, Marlena - Field Hockey Book Scholarship Scholarship, LSAA Eric Hanson Memorial Kravchuk, Julia - USMC Scholastic Excellence Perry, Robynne - Middletown Lions Pride Krier, AmandaGrace - Carl Sandburg PTO Pierson, Dennis - James Smith Memorial Scholarship Krzywonos, Mitchell - ROTC, Student Council President Place, Madison - Pearl Buck PTO Ladue, Mikaylah - Salutatorian, ROTC, American Association of Plunkett , Daniel - Gold Athlete University Women, Courier Times - John Fisher Citizen Scholar Pringle, Sarah - Silver Athlete Award, Deby Recupido Memorial Scholarship, Dennis Howie Prizer, Shelby - Oliver Heckman Literary Scholarship, Mildred Mariott i Memorial Scholarship, Ranganthan, Eishna - Langhorne Lions District 14A Neshaminy Federation of Teachers Book, ROTC Regan, Connor - Detective Christopher Jones Foundation Lawson, Samantha - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Community Ser, Shady Brook Rotary Lentz , Katie - Christopher Reid Repoley, Victoria - Deby Recupido Memorial Scholarship Lessen, Monica - Courier Times Scholar Athlete Dick Dougherty Riccobene, Jasen - Sean Costello Award, Neshaminy Valley M T Joseph J. McGlade Memorial, Ritchey, Billy - Gold Athlete, Levitt own-Bristol Kiwanis - Dick Silver Athlete Dougherty, SOL Scholar-Athlete, Herbert Hoover PTO Lieb, Hannah - Neshaminy Summer Stock Boosters Ruffi ng, Karly - Guidance Courage in the Face of Adversity Link, Kristin - Frank S. Innocenti, United Way of Bucks Co - Schaefer, Eric - BCIT Paul Sauerbry Community Ser Schaeff er, Noah - Deby Recupido Memorial Scholarship, Perfect Luniewski, Drew - Distinguished Instrumental Music Att endance Achievement, NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service, Oliver Serra, Jeff - BCIT Heckman, USMC Semper Fidelis Sfi da, Mychala - Dr. Gary L. Bowman, Lower Southampton Lyons, Blake - BCIT Elementary School PTO, Neshaminy Education Foundation MacDonald, Ryan - Maple Point Middle School Scholarship, Shelton, Jeff rey - Neshaminy Pride and Perseverance Perfect Att endance, Silver Athlete Silenok, Sarah - Detective Christopher Jones Foundation Maher, Mackenzie - James A. Wiley Memorial Scholarship, Community Ser Silver Athlete Singer, Patrick - Theodore Kloos Award Mamie, Samantha - Essence of Joy, Lorraine Grace Bay, NHS Siry, Kristina - Christopher Reid, Ila Federkeil, Neshaminy Instrumental Music Boosters Service, USMC Semper Fidelis Education Foundation, PA Association of School Retirees, Walter Mason, Makenzie - David Tenenbaum Memorial, Helen R. Bates Miller PTO Education Major $10,000, Neshaminy Education Foundation Smith, Brooklyn - Langhorne Borough Bus Assn Clayton Masters, Sarah - Dr. Joseph E. Ferderbar, Neshaminy Education Thomas Memorial Foundation Smith, Michael - BCIT McCabe, Dana -Distinguished Instrumental Music Achievement, Smoluk, Allyson - Gold Athlete NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service, Roy Nelson Award Spingler, Jack - USMC Distinguished Athlete McCaw, Tyler - BCIT, Perfect Att endance Stay, John - National Merit Commended Student McCune, Mark - Neshaminy Pride and Perseverance Stern, Benjamin - Silver Athlete McGinty, Matt hew - BCIT, Gloria H. Mack Memorial, Stewart, Emma - Langhorne Lions District 14A, Langhorne McGlynn, Dani - Girls Soccer Boosters Rotary Club– T. Walter Styer Scholarship McIlvaine Josafi nne - Silver Athlete Strickler, Jacob - Bristol Elks, Detective Christopher Jones Minott i, Parker - Courier Times Scholar Athlete Dick Dougherty Criminal Justice Award Suder, Katey - Senior Class Historian Moyer, Meghan - Carl Sandburg PTO Thomas, Christopher - Distinguished Instrumental Music Mumtaz, Saim - BCIT Achievement O’Connell, Shannon - Herbert Hoover PTO, Maple Point Turner, Patrick - Distinguished Instrumental Music Achievement Middle School Scholarship Verrecchio, Joseph - BCIT Odgers, Timothy - BCIT Victor, Adam - Distinguished Instrumental Music Achievement Okwara, Juliet - American Association of University Women, Scholar, Harry M. Dengler Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship, NHS Levitt own-Bristol Kiwanis, Phi Bett a Kappa Instrumental Music Boosters Book Olshefski, Brandi - Langhorne Borough Bus Assn Clayton Walter, Erika - NHS Instrumental Music Boosters Service Thomas Memorial, Margaret Perry Still Watkins, Luke - National Merit Commended Student, Silver Orezechowski, Todd - Margaret Perry Still Athlete, Student Council Secretary/Treasurer, USMC Scholastic Palmieri, Maria - Feasterville Rotary – Elizabeth Moyer, Field Excellence Hockey Book Scholarship, Senior Class Secretary Winkler, Zachary - BCIT PAGE DESIGN/ ZOEY JOYCE The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Senior Awards| 11A Commendable: Exemplary: 8 5 Courses Courses Jamie Allen Alex Aloian AP Julia Anderozzi AP CLASS OF Gianna Arean Tanner Armstrong Kevin Faccenda AP Kayla Bartkewich Emily Bender AP Steven Mahaff ey Alison Buiocchi 2016 Matt Busch Ian Campbell AP Rob Cautilli AP Senior Science Emily Chang Shan Chaudaery Lauren Chelenza Awards Amaya Christie AP Andrew Dampman AP Kara Hastings Anthony Junod Natalie Koch Sara Kusnerick Outstanding:O 6 Exceptional: 7 Mikaylah Ladue AP Ciana Lee Monica Lessen AP CoursesC Course Nina Macelko AP Mackenzie Maher AP Samantha Mamie AP AsaphA Alexander AP Arthur Bagdasarian AP Gianna Marone Bart Masciulli AlyssaA Antonelly Alyssa McClave AP Natalia Bastida AP Danielle McGlynn AP KKyle Aubel AP Kiara McKenzie AP Moazz Moazzam AshotA Balasanyan Cassidy Bornemann AP Jessica Mount Jake Mount AAlexander Baradziej AP Meghan Moyer Callie Downing AP Breanna Murray MichelleM Borisov Ashley Nicolett i Emma Noe TTimothy Cho AP Mary Doyle AP Nicholas O’Brien AP Will O’Connell HaileyH Davis Brandon Parker Brenna Doyle AP Jay Patel AP SSara Evazynajad Olivia Paul AAnna Faunce Christen Pennington Daniel Plunkett AP EEric Fink AP Lauren Duckenfi eld AP Spencer David Pott s Noa Rassin AP EmreE Fisher AP Connor Regan AP Robert Dukat Alyssa Reichardt AP IsabelI Frank AP Brooke Renner Gabby Rodak CarlyC Gallagher AP Alexis Faunce AP Julia Schauder AP Rebeka Seymour MelissaM Gomez AP Hallie Sheppard AP Madelyn MacDonald AP Robert Sickles AP JocelynJ Gulla AP Sarah Silenok Hannah Rose Sizemore AP RobertR Hooke Juliet Okwara AP Erin Smith John Stay AP BBritnee Hughes Emma Stewart Romil Patel AP Jacob Strickler JJulia Kravchuk AP Irine Tchotorlishivili ChristopherC Thomas AP Cole Tiemann AP Abhishek Tailor AP Rianne Urso PatrickP Turner Adam Victor AP Bryon Ward MMadison Vasger Luke Watkins AP Jillian Willis KKelsey Wible AP Matt Worth StevenS Yoeung The Playwickian 12A| Science Awards June 15, 2016 TEACHER AWARDS

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Least Likely to Start a Fight Michael Palkovics Most Inspirational Eric Horchheimer

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Afanador, Osward BCCC Borisov, Michelle Temple University Agbugui, Amanosi BCCC Bornemann, Cassidy Danielle Drexel University Ahern, Katelyn E Arcadia University Bowser, Holly BCCC Alexander, Asaph C Villanova University Boyle, Keith Apprenticeship Program Allen, Jamie A Allied Health Bradley, Brandon Patrick BCCC Allen, Rebecca M Temple University Bratt on, Shawna Rae Eastern University Aloian, Alex Arthur Temple University Broady, Markel BCCC Altman, Sarah BCCC Broll, Gerald James Temple University Alvino, Andrew R East Stroudsburg University Brooks, Kailin Drexel University Ampofo, Abena Oforiwaa University of Pitt sburgh Brotman, Brandon Lewis BCCC Anderson, Hailie Nicolle Bloomsburg University Brown, Keith Employed Anderson, Jack University Browne, Xiomara North tech Backup Andreozzi, Julia Campbell University Buiocchi, Alison J BCCC Angeline, John R BCCC Burns, Cora Philadelphia University Antonelly, Alyssa G Millersville University Burns, Michael Dean BCCC Applegate, Jesse R ITT Technical Institute Busch, Matt hew J . Army Archibald, Dylan Michael Unplanned Future Adventures Bussanich, Angela F West Chester University Arena, Anthony F Pennco Tech Cahill, Kelli Air Force Security Forces Arena, Gianna M West Virginia University Cahill, Megan BCCC Armstrong, Tanner James BCCC Calabro, Jeff rey Michael Millersville University Arnao, Antonio John Unplanned Future Adventures Calderbank, Corrine Kutz town University Arnold, Kyrsten Bentley University Caldwell, Stephen York College Ashton, Nicolett e R West Chester University Camillo, Ariana Elizabeth Kutz town University Asiedu-Danquah, Natasha BCCC Campbell, Ian Penn State University - All Campuses Aubel, Kyle Arizona State University Capar, Ertan Cashier Ayala, Dante BCCC Capar, Sylvia Yasmin BCCC Backhaus, Beau Kutz town University Cariola, Marc A Chilis Server cook Baddeley, Makayla Pennsylvania State University, Abington Carnivale, Felicia M Alvernia University Bagdasarian, Arthur V Temple University Carson, Kayla A York College Bailie, Madison cosmetology Casmirri, Gianna Nycole BCCC Balasanyan, Ashot Temple University Cassell, Michael J BCCC Banach, Kyle Steven Unplanned Future Adventures Cautilli, Robert Arcadia University Banks, Kaely N BCCC Chang, Emily Holy Family University Banks, Thomas Dooley BCCC Chaudhary, Shan Temple University Baradziej, Alexander Drexel University Chelenza, Lauren Stevenson University Barnes, Jonathan BCCC Chen, Christina Wellesley College Bartkewich, Kayla M BCCC Cho, Timothy Sung-Wuk New York University Bass, Tauren L Hampton University Christie, Amaya University of Pitt sburgh Bastida, Natalia Drexel University Ciccimaro, Nicholas P Penn State University - Abington Beck, Kyle Automotive Training Center Coff man, Brianna Holy Family University Bedesem, Abigail Temple University Collins, Thomas R BCCC Bekbulatova, Marina Penn State University - Abington Colsher, Marlena West Chester University Bender, Emily Anne Ursinus College Compton, Mackensie Providence College Benson, Katie Jane Clarion University Conway, Sean Michael Bucknell University Beretski, Sophia M Kutz town University Cook, Angela Seton Hall University Bilcik, John West Chester University Cosgrove, Kaitlin R BCCC Bilenko, Peter Drexel University Crain, Daniel Other Binda, Maima BCCC Crescenzo, Courtney Rose BCCC Bissonett e, Nicholas Temple University Cressman, Destiny S Waitress Bitt ner, Joshua G BCCC Cunningham, Brianna C West Chester University Blickle, Anthony Penn State University - Altoona Curran, Emily A Tulane University Blum, Amanda Quinnipiac University Dahl, Daniel T. Career education Bond, Morgan L BCCC Daino, Anthony Elizabethtown College Bonelli, Gabrielle Virginia Gwynedd-Mercy University Dalinsky, Victoria Valentine Rosemont College

The PlaywickianT 14A| Destinations June 15, 2016J Damiano, Valentino BCCC Fioravante, Nathan Saint Joseph's University Dampman, Andrew R Penn State University - All Campuses Fiorentino, Sierra V The Art Institute of Philadelphia Daniel, Elizabeth BCCC Fischer, Taylor Ann Gwynedd-Mercy University Davidson, Nikol Hava West Chester University Fisher, Emre Drexel University Davidson, Shelly Haya West Chester University Fisher, Eva Michal Tulane University Davis, Brian R BCCC Fitz gerald, Lauren M Holy Family University Davis, Hailey E Saint Joseph's University Fizzano, Andrew BCCC Delaney, Kirstin Jenna Holy Family University Foley, Blaize East Stroudsburg University Denis, Kyle University of Pitt sburgh Foraker, Nicholas C Penn State University - All Campuses Denis, Kyler A La Salle University Forrest, Mikaili Issaias BCCC Desir, Najmane BCCC Foster, Britt any Holy Family University Dicicco, Maci BCCC Foster, Miranda Lynn Ursinus College Dicken, Jared BCCC Fox, Daulton BCCC Dickinson, Kristine Employed Fox, Summer Skye Career education Dietz , Gina L Bloomsburg University Frank, Isabel B Holy Family University DiPinto, Alexis Lee Bloomsburg University Freeman, Eric Carlos Baltimore City Community College Dipinto, Britt ney Tony & Guy Hairdressing Academy Fromenko, Alexa Nicole Temple University Dixon, Ian Patrick BCCC Fus, Michelle Elizabeth Bloomsburg University Dodson, Jovian Employed Gallagher, Carly Elizabeth University of Pitt sburgh Dooley, Casey L Employed Gallagher, Kylee Ann BCCC Dorsainvil, McKenzie Pierre BCCC Gamble, William R Coastal Carolina University Dougherty, Kevin W . BCCC Gansworth, Kama BCCC Downing, Callie F Drexel University Garcia, Jeremey Jacob Army artillery Doyle, Brenna K. Drexel University Geissler, Peter BCCC Doyle, Matt hew Boston College Gemberling, Katherine St. Joseph's College - Brooklyn Campus Doyle, Ryan University of Notre Dame Gesualdi, Jessica Carmella BCCC Doyle, Stephanie B. BCCC Getchell, Allison Brooke BCCC Drake, Aydan BCCC Giannini, John C BCCC Duckenfi eld, Lauren Rae Penn State University - All Campuses Giberson, Zachary T Army 35F Intel Analyst Dukat, Robert University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Giel, Tyler Christopher BCCC Durkin, James Michael Career education Gilbert, Brandi Temple University Dyas, Tyler J BCCC Glasson, Erica Catherine Temple University Edelman, Jason Bloomsburg University Glatz , Daniel L . Bloomsburg University Elliott , Raymond BCCC Goldenbaum, Morgan Ursinus College Ellzy, Jason BCCC Gomez, Melissa Temple University Ermocida, Maya Temple University Gonglik, Caitlin M BCCC Errico, Thomas L Pennsylvania College of Technology Gott lieb, Jonathan E Penn State University - All Campuses Esteves, Julio BCCC Graeber, Bruce E Shippensburg University Evazynajad, Sara Penn State University - All Campuses Gray, Ashon BCCC Faccenda, Kevin Millersville University Green, Travis East Stroudsburg University Fancher, Alyssa L Full Sail University Greenland, Thomas J Penn State University - Harrisburg Fantini, Britt any A BCCC Gregoria, Sage BCCC Farag, Hazem Ehab BCCC Grimes, Riley J. Millersville University Farrell, Gabrielle Liberty University Groves, James D Arizona State University Farrell, Thomas W Penn State University - All Campuses Grudza, Matt hew Arizona State University Faunce, Alexis Croll University of Pitt sburgh Gulla, Jocelyn M Temple University Faunce, Anna Nicole University of Delaware Hagan, Serena BCCC Fazel, Michael BCCC Halfpenny, Rebecca Mary Saint Joseph's University Ferrandino, Giavanna M BCCC Hanf, Matt hew BCCC Figart, David Randolph BCCC Hastings, Kara Marita Syracuse University Filiano, Forrest Rider University Hatch, Alexander Marines Fink, Daniel J The University of Scranton Heil, Lauryn E Temple University Fink, Eric T . Arcadia University Heim, Brianna Rose BCCC Finocchiaro, Dean Employed Hemberger, Brielle Lynne Holy Family University

The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Destinations | 15A Henry, Lauren Temple University Knecht, Joanna R Career education Herb, Justin BCCC Kneiss, David J Drexel University Herbst, Elizabeth Bloomsburg University Koch, Natalie Penn State University - All Campuses Hipple, Alexis N Holy Family University Koellner, Marlena J Sacred Heart University Hitchen, Grace BCCC Korchemnyy, Yaroslav BCCC Hoff man, Forrest BCCC Krauss, Katelyne Temple University Holderer, Jerri D . Pratt Institute Kravchuk, Julia K University of Pitt sburgh Homola, Brian Penn State University - Abington Krier, Amanda Grace BCCC Horton, Sloane J. The University of the Arts Krimmel, John Kutz town University Hosephros, Joseph P . Employed Krug, Karli R BCCC Hoyer, Taylor Kutz town University Krzywonos, Mitchell S University of Pitt sburgh Hughes, Britt nee Taylor Kutz town University Kujdych, Luke Ivan University of Pitt sburgh Hughes, Denzel Bloomsburg University Kuneck, Jonathan Career education Hughes, Leonard Vincent Temple University Kunselman, Megan Arizona State University Hughes, Sandra Michelle Temple University Kurt, Serkan Hakki BCCC Hunsberger, Hannah Jane Chestnut Hill College Kusnerick, Sara Grace The University of Tampa Hupp, Alissa Marie Florida Atlantic University Kusters, Nicholas York College Hutt , Ryan Michael BCCC Ladue, Mikaylah Princeton University Ireland, Jamie L Drexel University Langevine, Jamouree BCCC Irizarry, Joshua B North Carolina Wesleyan College Lanhan, Jessica L Millersville University Jackson, Alexandra Temple University Larry, Cyrah BCCC Jamal, Ali M. Temple University Lartey, Cherry E. University of California, Los Angeles Jangveladze, Ana Kutz town University Later, Kelly Elizabeth BCCC Johnson, Hannah Marie Delaware Valley University Lawless, Robert J BCCC Johnson, Kayla Josephine BCCC Lawson, Samantha Rutgers University-New Brunswick Jones, Brendan Automotive Lax, Zachary D BCCC Jones, Darren Kutz town University Lee, Christian Pennsylvania College of Technology Jordan, Brendan Neumann University Lee, Ciana D University of Pitt sburgh Josephs, Justin S Temple University Lehman, Joshua West Virginia University Joyce, Alexander Army Infantry Leiva, Justin Marcus BCCC Joyce, Jeremy Continuing Education Lenahan, Taylor E Army Joyce, Joseph Community College of Philadelphia Lentz , Kathryn Cabrini College Junod, Anthony Coastal Carolina University Lessen, Monica Temple University Kail, Hunter Scott BCCC Levin, Skyler D . West Chester University Kain, Edward B BCCC Lieb, Hannah The College of New Jersey Kandarczyk, Logan BCCC Link, Kristin University of Pitt sburgh Kapel, Jamesett a B. M BCCC Lipton, Hannah Marie Bloomsburg University Kapel, Roland W BCCC Litt le, Joseph BCCC Kass, Hunter Career education Livingston, Ryan L BCCC Kaufmann, Paige L BCCC Loftus, Conor J Employed Kazanjian, Brian T BCCC Lopez, Rolando BCCC Keiper, Michael F Lebanon Valley College Lord, Robert Employed Kelbaugh, Evan BCCC Los, Jennifer BCCC Kelly, Alyssa Grace BCCC LoStracco, Annemarie Elizabeth Cosmotolegy Kelly, Hunter Penn State University - All Campuses Loucks, Maddie BCCC Kelly, Kevin Michael Boston University Lowry, Elsbeth BCCC Kerrigan, Shannon L Temple University Luftschein, Danielle A. Ringling College of Art and Design Kezherashvili, Akaki BCCC Luniewski, Drew Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Kezherashvili, Ana BCCC Lutrario, Miranda Eduvigis West Chester University Kilgariff , Mackenzie West Chester University Lynch, Megan Temple University Kilpatrick, Shannon Temple University Lynch, Nicholas Alexander Penn State University - Abington Kim, Jason Pennsylvania College of Technology Lynch, Ryan Drexel University Kinest, Brandon Matt hew Army Military police Lyons, Blake T . Bloomsburg University Kisselback, Noah BCCC Lyons, Rachael BCCC

The Playwickian 16A| Destinations June 15, 2016 MacDonald, Madelyn Theresa Saint Joseph's University Morris, Nicholas Penn State Universityit - AllAll CampusesC MacDonald, Ryan Penn State University - All Campuses Morris, Shawn BCCC Macelko, Nina Tatiana Penn State University - All Campuses Moss, Sarah Ursinus College Magas, Kirsten Lauren West Chester University Mount, Jake D Susquehanna University Mahaff ey, Steven M Temple University Mount, Jessica E Nazareth College Maher, Mackenzie University of Pitt sburgh Moyer, Meghan M Holy Family University Mamie, Samantha BCCC Mumtaz, Saim BCCC Marks, Tyler Shippensburg University Murphy, Emily N BCCC Marone, Gianna Maria Neumann University Murray, Breanna L BCCC Martin, Lina Temple University Murray, Kelly E BCCC Marut, Christopher R BCCC Murray, Shawn Widener University Masciulli, Bartholomew J Marines Field Artillery Natale, Anthony L BCCC Mason, Makenzie BCCC Neufville, Pashion V BCCC Masters, Sarah Kutz town University Nicolett i, Ashley N West Chester University McCabe, Dana Cai Arcadia University Noe, Emma Penn State University - All Campuses McCarrick, Kimberly Isla SAE Institute of Technology - Los Angeles Norbeck, Tyler F Carpenters McCarthy, Collin C Temple University Nuckles, David P North Greenville University McCaughey, Grace Kelly BCCC Obert, Madison Manor College McCaw, Tyler Temple University O'Brien, Nicholas Drexel University McClave, Alyssa Liberty University Ocak, Emine Kutz town University McClelland, Jessica M Kutz town University O'Connell, Kyra E Temple University McCloskey, Paige Mercer County Community College O'Connell, Shannon Temple University McClurg, Colin W . Army Infantry O'Connor, Kerianne West Chester University McCoy, Joseph S Gwynedd-Mercy University Odgers, Timothy S BCCC McCready, Alyssa Shea Shippensburg University O'Donnell, Joseph BCCC McCune, Mark Continuing Education O'Donnell, Kassidy D BCCC McDonald, Tristian BCCC Okwara, Juliet N Stanford University McGinty, Matt hew Kutz town University Olavage, Bridgett e Ringling College of Art and Design McGlone, Maria L Career education Olguin-Ayala, Cindy BCCC McGlynn, Danielle Wilkes University Olshefski, Brandi O BCCC McGuckin, Joseph M Antonelli Institute Onal, Murad BCCC McHugh, Dominic BCCC O'Neill, Caitlin R Arcadia University McIlvaine, Josafi nne G BCCC O'Neill, Greg P BCCC McIntyre, Thomas M Unplanned Future Adventures Orezechowski, Todd Kutz town University McKenzie, Kiara Valencia College Ortlieb, Andrew James BCCC McLaughlin, Ryan Army Combat Engineer Osborn, Haley E . Work full time McLean, Alyssa BCCC Ott , Cassidy Philadelphia University Merz, James T. BCCC Overlander, Rebecca B . BCCC Meussner, Christian Drexel University Palmieri, Maria A Drexel University Meyer, William Mercer County Community College Parfi tt , William BCCC Mickolas, Bryce Noah Saint Leo University Parker, Brandon University of Pitt sburgh Middleton, Melissa D BCCC Pascucci, Janel N The University of the Arts Migliorino, Stephen Andrew Pennsylvania College of Technology Pastre, Marissa Temple University Miller, Matt hew Penn State University - All Campuses Patel, Jay Temple University Miller, Michael ITT Technical Institute Patel, Kush Temple University Minott i, Parker United States Military Academy - Army Patel, Megha Jatinkumar Arcadia University Mitchell, Everett Thomas Temple University Patel, Romil C Temple University Moazzam, Moaaz S Drexel University Patel, Viney West Virginia University Monjaras, Stiven BCCC Patt on, Heidi Lynne Employed Moore, David John G Employed Paul, Olivia Holy Family University Moore, Kyree BCCC Pena, Vanessa M BCCC Moreno, Elena M BCCC Pennington, Christen N Villanova University Morgan, Brandon D BCCC Perry, Robynne G . Lock Haven University Morgan, Britt any Lea Cabrini College Pierson, Dennis Albright College

TThehe PlaywickianPlaywickian JJuneune 115,5, 20162016 Destinations | 17A Pirritano, Marissa A . Temple University Salvatico, Anthony Robert BCCC Pirrone, Joseph A Landscaper Santizo, Aaron Mechanic Piuma, Madison Lynn Hallmark Institute of Photography Savini, Nicole A BCCC Place, Madison Savannah College of Art and Design Schaefer, Eric West Chester University Plank, Jourdian D BCCC Schaeff er, Noah College of Southern Maryland Plunkett , Daniel Millersville University Schauder, Julia Temple University Polis, Fred Grant Temple University Schmid-Carboni, Brendyn BCCC Polyak, Alyssa M . Employed Schwartz , Lyndsey BCCC Porterfi eld, Tiara M University of South Carolina Scipio-Rodriguez, Isaiah MarcelAMDA Pott s, Spencer D Arcadia University Scott , Jerome Braxton BCCC Power, Jessica Claire Penn State University - All Campuses Seals, Jasmine M Employed Prat, Keenan Drexel University Seely, Cailyn Marie Mercer County Community College Presley, Selene Cedar Crest College Senick, Christina M BCCC Pringle, Sarah G BCCC Serra, Jeff rey Carl BCCC Pristatskiy, Timothy BCCC Seymour, Rebeka Stockton University Prizer, Shelby George Mason University Sfi da, Mychala A Kutz town University Ramos, Brandon R BCCC Sheedy, Taylor Renee Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Ramos, Zachary Taylor BCCC Shelton, Jeff rey Unplanned Future Adventures Ranganathan, Eishna Swarthmore College Sheppard, Haille Marie Temple University Rassin, Noa M Israel Defense Force Shipley, Britt any Ann The Restaurant School@Walnut Hill College Rayme, Shawnni BCCC Shope, Nicholas G increased equity framer/laborer/siding Reardon, Hope Elizabeth Gwynedd-Mercy University Sibre, Victoria BCCC Reddy, April Elizabeth Millersville University Sickles, Robert Indiana University Regan, Connor Penn State University - All Campuses Sidman, Nicholas East Stroudsburg University Reichardt, Alyssa Temple University Sidorov, Andrey Temple University Renner, Brooke Temple University Silenok, Sarah Duquesne University Renwick, Cameir The Art Institute of Philadelphia Simpson, Kahlil F Wesley College Repoley, Victoria Kutz town University Singer, Patrick W Marymount Manhatt an College Reyes, Christion Giovanni The Art Institute of Atlanta Siry, Kristina West Chester University Reynolds, Jacqueline Ruby Kutz town University Sizemore, Hannah BCCC Ricciardi, Kieran T Bloomsburg University Sked, Ashley Marie Slippery Rock University Riccobene, Jasen R . Army Smeck, Matt hew John Bloomsburg University Ritchey, William Sacred Heart University Smink, Daniel BCCC Roberts, Alyssa M BCCC Smith, Alexis K Unplanned Future Adventures Roberts, Krystal Unplanned Future Adventures Smith, Brooklynn Ann BCCC Roberts, Sarah Ann working Smith, Collin Air Force supply management Robles, Francis Northampton Community College Smith, Erin M BCCC Roccia, Matt hew work Smith, Kayla chiropractic offi ce Rodak, Gabrielle Ursinus College Smith, Kyle Lee Lock Haven University Rodak, Madison Ursinus College Smith, Matt hew Penn State University - All Campuses Roesing, Tyler A Penn State University - Abington Smith, Michael Clark Shippensburg University Rolison, Jesse Automotive Training Center Smith, Scott W Kutz town University Rolison, Jonathan BCCC Smith, Tessa M BCCC Rosado-Quiles, Maleana Mount Aloysius College Smoluk, Allyson BCCC Rosenlieb, Joshua BCCC Snyder, Wil L Unplanned Future Adventures Ross, Antwain BCCC Son, Andrew BCCC Ross, Elizabeth M Kutz town University Sooby, Rachel E BCCC Rountree, Matt hew Jordan BCCC Sott ile, Heather BCCC Rue, Britt any E BCCC Sott nick, Louis BCCC Ruffi ng, Karly Jane Bloomsburg University Speidel, Shawn J Lock Haven University Runkle, Jahred Marley BCCC Spina, Madelyn E Temple University Ruppert, Samantha East Stroudsburg University Spingler, Jack Ursinus College Russo, Gabriella Moravian College Spooner, Jessica BCCC Salley-Jarrell, Aliyah U Winston-Salem State University Starrett , Haylee E BCCC

TThehe PlaywickianPlaywickian 18A| Destinations JJuneune 115,5, 2012016 Stay, John W North Carolina State University Walter, Erika Kutz town University Stearn, Brendan Career education Walters, Gianna N Penn State University - Abington Steere, Joshua David Marines air traffi c control offi cer or infantry Ward, Brendan E BCCC Stern, Benjamin Pennsylvania College of Technology Ward, Byron A. The University of Tampa Stevens, Sarah C. West Chester University Warner, Shawn E BCCC Stewart, Emma University of Pitt sburgh Watkins, Luke University of Pitt sburgh Stich, Julia Kutz town University Weiman, Jacob Automotive Technology Stoltz , Justin M BCCC Wesley, Jason C work/community service Strickler, Jacob R Penn State University - All Campuses White, Adin Employed Stroker, Hunter Allan BCCC Wible, Kelsey R Temple University Stroup, Taylor E Bloomsburg University Widdop, Cayla J Arcadia University Suder, Katherine O Florida Atlantic University Williams, Kacie L Ursinus College Sun, Kai Penn State University - Abington Williams, Nikiya BCCC Swantko, Cameron BCCC Williams, Tiniya BCCC Szydlowski, Luke Giant Cashier Williams, Zyiara A Temple University Tailor, Abhishek L University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Williamson, Raymond J Rutgers University-New Brunswick Taylor, Joshua P Marines intelligence specialist Willie, Amelia T. Temple University Tchotorlishvili, Irine BCCC Willis, Jillian L West Chester University Tees, Kyle Unplanned Future Adventures Winkler, Zachary BCCC Terrell, David J BCCC Wojnar, Christopher Marines Infantry Tharakan, Lynett e BCCC Wojnar, David J BCCC Thieroff , Michael Penn State University - All Campuses Woodson, Ema Rae BCCC Thomas, Christopher Penn State University - All Campuses Worth, Matt hew Millersville University Thomas, John N Temple University Yalartai, Harman Bloomsburg University Thomas, Shammond A Northampton Community College Yoeung, Steven University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Thompson, Alison M Juniata College Zaino, Olivia R . Penn State University - All Campuses Thompson, Julia Marie The University of Alabama Zarzycki, Michael E. BCCC Tiemann, Cole H Unity College Zigman, Eric Temple University Tierney, Crystina Patricia BCCC Zimmerman, Eric Howard BCCC Tigreros, Betsy Mercer County Community College Zorger, Connor Maxwell Holy Family University Tobin, Justin Penn State University - Abington Tompkins, Morgan F BCCC Tracy, James Edward relaxing. Trapp, Emma Lynne West Chester University Trinidad, Remi L BCCC Tuomi, Colleen Kutz town University Turner, Patrick H University of Oklahoma Turner, Timothy Employed Tynan, Luke Glazier Apprenticeship Urso, Rianne M West Chester University Ursu, Stefania Bianca Kutz town University Vafi adis, Athena Temple University Van Ham, Christina Elizabeth Tyler School of Art Vanderslice, Dakota J Marines Vasger, Madison Nikohl BCCC Vayner, Allen G BCCC Velasquez, Devon E Army 91 Alpha Verrecchio, Joseph J West Chester University Victor, Adam Temple University Viruet, Cristina Tijen Employed Vlasov, Arkadiy BCCC Wagner, Samantha L BCCC Waldron, Tyler James Employed Wallick, Kaitlin Anne BCCC

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The PlaywickianTThehe PlaywickianPlaywickian June 15, 2016JJuneune 115,5, 20162016 Destinations | 19A Retiree Recognitions QQ:: HHowow manymany yearsyears havehave youyou dedicateddedicated ttoo tteachingeaching sstudents?tudents? DDescribeescribe yyourour eexperience.xperience. I’ve been with Neshaminy for 27 years. All 27 at the high school. Teaching mostly 10th grade world history and AP European history. I've also taught American Studies and Physical Geography.

Q Q:: WWhathat iinnfl uuencedenced yyouou ttoo bbecomeecome a tteacher?eacher? Two sources of infl uence. One was my father who had a love of history, especially ancient Egypt. The other was my 10th social studies world history teacher who awakened my interest in the subject. QQ:: HHowow manymany yearsyears ofof youryour teachingteaching experienceexperience diddid yyouou sspendpend aatt NNeshaminy?eshaminy? All 27! Q Q:: WWhathat wwereere yyourour greatestgreatest concernsconcerns wwhenhen yyouou bbeganegan tteaching?eaching? DDidid tthosehose tturnurn ooutut ttoo bbee jjustiustifi eedd cconcernsoncerns oorr jjustust tthehe ttypicalypical nnerveserves ooff a nnewew tteacher?eacher? As a new teacher, I worried that I would get bored with the career and want to move on to something else. That never happened. What I worried about most as a new teacher was oversleeping. It took years for my body to get use to waking at 5 a.m. to get ready for work! QQ:: WWhathat iiss yyourour mmostost memorablememorable momentmoment asas a teacher?teacher? Too many to mention in great detail. No one memorable moment that stands out. Just many good years with great students who made me laugh on a daily basis. I'll always treasure those interactions. QQ:: WWhathat aarere yyouou goinggoing ttoo mmississ tthehe mmostost aaboutbout NNeshaminy?eshaminy? The people! My colleagues in the social studies department and others throughout the building that I have built friendships with over the years. I admit I will miss the students too. I realize they have had a lot to do with keeping me young at heart. I hope that does not change. Q Q:What:What aarere yyourour plansplans aafterfter retiringretiring fromfrom NHS?NHS? Can't wait. I have a list a mile long. Travel, spending time with family and friends are at the top of the list.

Q Q:: HHowow manymany yearsyears havehave yyouou dedicateddedicated ttoo tteachingeaching sstudents?tudents? DDescribeescribe yyourour eexperience.xperience. I have been teaching for over 22 years, most of them at Neshaminy. I’ve taught at three elementary schools, Maple Point Middle School, and the last four years at the high school. Q Q:: WWhathat wwereere youryour greatestgreatest concernsconcerns wwhenhen yyouou bbeganegan tteaching?eaching? DDidid tthosehose tturnurn ooutut ttoo bbee jjustiustifi eedd cconcernsoncerns oorr jjustust tthehe ttypicalypical nnerveserves ooff a nnewew tteacher?eacher? I was mostly concerned about being organized and remembering everyone’s names, and, yes, I am still worried about being organized and remembering everyone’s names. Q Q:: WWhathat wwasas yyourour bbiggestiggest cchallengehallenge iinn tteachingeaching aandnd hhowow ddidid yyouou oovercomevercome iit?t? One of my biggest challenges was adjusting to the high school- it was so huge and there were so many people. I quickly found that the real challenge is resisting all the delicious goodies the English department brings in.

Q Q:: WWhathat iiss yyourour mmostost memorablememorable momentmoment asas a teacher?teacher? I would say that what is most memorable about my teaching career has been watching my students become young adults- I love seeing my ex-students in the hallway, and I especially enjoy when they come back to chat. Q Q:: WWhathat aarere yyouou goinggoing ttoo mmississ tthehe mmostost aaboutbout NNeshaminy?eshaminy? I will miss the friendships I have made throughout Neshaminy but especially in the English department. No one would believe how funny English teachers are. I will also miss the students- not just teaching them but also talking to them. Q Q:: WWhathat aarere yyourour plansplans aafterfter retiringretiring fromfrom NHS?NHS? My husband and I have a lot of travel plans, and I plan to do volunteer work, play bridge, play Mah Jongg, go to the gym, and read lots of books! Q Q:: IIss ttherehere aanythingnything eelselse yyouou wwouldould llikeike ttoo aadd?dd? Being a teacher has had unexpected rewards: I have learned from my students as well as teaching them. I hope to stay in touch with my students and I wish them all a bright and promising future. The Playwickian 20A| Destinations June 15, 2016 Retiree Recognitions Q Q:: HowHow manymany yearsyears havehave yyouou beenbeen aatt NNeshaminy?eshaminy? I’ve been working in Neshaminy for 27 years.

Q Q:: WhatWhat wwasas yyourour mostmost memorablememorable momentmoment atat Neshaminy?Neshaminy? When I help someone work through a problem or help them get into their dream college. It’s satsifying to see students get through their problems and it’s defi ntely a great feeling when they say thank you!

Q Q:: WhatWhat iiss tthehe mmostost ssatisfyingatisfying tthinghing aaboutbout ccounseling?ounseling? The most satisfying thing about counseling is helping students reach their goals.

Q Q:: WhatWhat aarere yyouou goinggoing ttoo mmississ tthehe mmostost aaboutbout NNeshaminy?eshaminy? I will miss all the students that I have enjoyed helping over the years and the great staff that I have worked with for awhile.

Q Q:: WhatWhat aarere yyourour plansplans aafterfter retiringretiring fromfrom NHS?NHS? I would like to travel, go to the gym, and continue to read more books.

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QQ:: WhatWhat ddoesoes sschoolchool ccounselingounseling mmeanean ttoo yyou?ou? As a school counselor, I can work with students on academic achievement, personal goals and career development. Retirees throughout NSD MARCY POLLACK Years Teaching in NSD : 36 2nd Grade Cassroom Teacher at Herbert Hoover Elementary PAMILA SPORNY Years Working in NSD : 27 Taught 3rd-5th grades and Guidance Counselor at Lower Southampton/ Ferderbar Elementary DONNA EMIG Years Teaching in NSD: 15 Taught 3rd-6th grades at Maple Point Middle School The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Destinations | 21A Enjoy the freedom of being young, STOP worrying. Everything is going worry less, and to trust your gut. You’re smarter, nicer, and better Be a good person. Many people to work out. Stop trying to fi gure out Some things don’t have an answer and looking than you probably think. from high school get boiled down to everything for the next 10 years and can’t be changed. Your intuition is Don’t take it for granted, and use it one or two attributes. “Oh she’s the just enjoy the moment. These years usually right. Surround yourself with to make those around you feel the one that…” Make sure yours are go by fast and you don’t want to people who make you feel good. If same way. traits by which you would want to be miss it! something isn’t right, change it. You remembered will make mistakes. It’s part of the - Heather Krajcer, - Maura McCormick, - Kimberly Aubrey, - Heidi Wilson, Guidance Guidance Counselor Att endance English Teacher Counselor

“Don’t let others dictate who you become. Believe in yourself Congratulations on getting “Think about all the and your abilities. The ones who through the easiest part of tomorrows of your life” matter will always be around.” life. - Christine Nolan, - Eric Styer, Guidance - Melissa Bauerle, English Att endance Counselor Teacher

“Be“Be concoonfi dentd and spend time gettingettingg Your parents are right, they were right, in touch with your individual gifts and talents.” they will always be right. Experience “If given the opportunity to travel Do not let anyone, especially you, put a “Most friends are relative to your life brings knowledge. Your parents saw and study abroad, do it. Life becomes limit on your potential. Make sure you situation. Family will remain a true way more than you think they saw. Their incredibly more complicated for reasons can laugh at yourself from time to time. constant. Appreciate your family and friends went through things you couldn’t I am still trying to fi gure out.” Balance your bank accounts and keep imagine. Keep your Mom, Dad, guardians cherish the time you are able to spend $10 in the glove box in case you run out and their advice close to heart. together.” of gas. “Don’t ever get a perm!” - Megan Cleary, French - Jennifer Coe, Guidance -James Maloney, Science - Chris Capecci, Social Teacher Counselor Teacher Studies Teacher

The Playwickian 22A | Advice June 15, 2016 Have a plan, but be fl exible. Your “Never stop working out. It’ll never again interests and likes will change with time Push yourself beyond what you think Read. Listen. Speak. Read as much as you be this easy to stay fi t” can! Your vocabulary will be richer. Listen and maturity. (Trust me….you’re not you are capable of. Try new things actually going to join the Peace Corps…. and don’t be afraid to fail. Embrace to all the sounds around you. Everything is “Failing at something doesn’t mean you’ll and don’t get me started on that guy that your ‘inner geek’ and follow your own so harmonically perfect. Everything speaks never get good at it. Keep working hard you’re dating right now!). Spend time with path. Don’t sweat the small stuff, just to you... Pay attention. Speak clearly and and you’ll surpass those who have natural people who are smarter than you and who transform.....and roll out eloquently! Your messages will always be ability but don’t possess good work ethic” listened and you will demonstrate how challenge you to push yourself. Study amazing you are. abroad and travel as much as you can….. - Brian Walter, Science before you can’t. - Gina Abraham, French - Diana Jennings, Spansih Teacher Techer Teacher - Barb Furphy, Social Worker

It is who we choose to show Many opportunities will be up as every day that impacts available to you if you work our present situation. It is hard and be kind! never too late to change our course. - Erin Markey, - Cara DeLorenzo,Spansih Psychology Techer Teacher

Being a class advisor for the Memorize the Ezra Pound past 6 years and chaperoning Make a list of everything you poem: all trips, dances, and proms for Take responsibility for where want to do with your life and And the days are not full over 20 years, my advise would you are in life. Don’t blame plan how you are going to get enough be to get involved in school your parents, the economy, there. And the nights are not full activities. In high school I didn’t your teachers, your boss or the Now is your time for enough do much and I regret it now President. You are where you transformation. Be ready to And life slips by like a fi eld seeing the joy it brings to all are is a result of choices you become the person you always mouse students involved. have made in life. So choose Not shaking the grass wanted to be. wisely. - Kelly Macauley, Family - Len Davis, Math Techer - Chuck Deal, Buisness - Chris DiCicco,English Consumer Science Techer Techer Teacher Thee PlaywickianPlaywickian June 15, 2016 Advice | 23A 2015-2016 Playwickian Editors

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As part of a continuing effort of an outreach toward elementary-school students involved in journalism and media, The Playwickian invited Paw Power Press staff to its publication offi ce to edit articles and discuss the foundations of AP style. On May 3, those part of Ferderbar Elementary School’s student newspaper collaborated with current editors to revise their work for the upcoming issue. Over pizza and refreshments, the young writers learned about what it means to editorialize, what the purpose of journalism is and how to correct any errors within their writing. Topics that the staff wrote about included the presidential race, a trip to see Aesop’s fables PPHOTO/HOTO/ EEISHNAISHNA RRANGANATHANANGANATHAN and a visit from a science showman to the school. Mangala, in conjunction with Zoey Joyce, thethe opportunityopportunity to askask questionsquestions andand once againagain Tara Huber and Denise Brand, advisers of Multimedia Editor, gave the presentation about live Tweet the event. the two publications, coordinated this event for AP Style. It serves as a journalistic fi lter on the Various handouts and outlines about the a second time along with Ferderbar’s principal language incorporated into each pieces. types of articles within a publication were also Judy Brown to continue this program among The guidelines within it detail how to distributed so writers could review and edit their teens and youth. edit dates, courtesy titles, states and other such articles. “The most fulfilling thing that has elements to fi t the newspaper standard. “What I have learned, or rather now what happened as an adviser and visiting with the “Personally, I think that if I had been privy I remember, is how passionate a lot of these kids Playwickian editors is the sheer excitement in to the world of journalism at the age of 10, like these can be even at around the age of 10 or so,” Op-Ed my students’ eyes. kids are now, I would have benefi ted so much from editor Spencer Pott s said. From the beginning stages of throwing that. But now, the reverse has happened... I had It is expected that the communication ideas around to seeing their article in print fuels them look at past issues of the Playwickian and between the publications will continue into the their excitement to continue to write and join the they pointed out aspects of the design elements, 2016-17 school year. Poquessing paper next year. something that I thought they would overlook, that Currently, the Paw Power Press has That sparkle in our students’ eyes from I usually don’t even notice,” features editor Gauri released another one of its publications, designed learning is the reason teachers choose this Mangala said. by a Playwickian editor. profession,” Brand said. The Paw Poweree Press sta aff wasaaogie also given

PURPOSE OF JOURNALISM- Playwickian News Editor Eishna Ranganathan works with writers of Ferderbar Elementary’s student newspaper, The Paw Power PPHOTO/HOTO/ EEISHNAISHNA RRANGANATHANANGANATHAN Press to teach them the guidelines and process of publishing a newspaper. The Playwickian 2B | News June 15, 2016 A tale of two congressional candidates By Spencer David Potts On November, 8, 2016, the United States will have one of the most In Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district, the race for the U.S. politically signifi cant elections in recent years. House is tight. Former FBI agent and brother to current U.S. Representative The race for the presidency has been emphasized in the media for Mike Fitz patrick, Brian Fitz patrick, is facing Pennsylvania Representative some time, however many seats in the house and senate will be up for grabs and former Bensalem High School teacher Steve Santarsiero. and any presidential candidate will need congressional support to follow their plans.

Brian Fitzpatrick: Q: How does your experience as an FBI Steve Santarsiero: in turn, working with their public institutions to agent aff ect your policies? Q:How does your experience in the come up with plans to hit benchmarks that lower Well, it certainly gives you a very unique Pennsylvania House of Representatives aff ect tuitions over time. perspective on the threats that we face in a national your policies? That in turn will have an impact on private security realm, both from a counter-terrorism Well as a member of the state house institutions as well because they have to keep it perspective, a counterintelligence perspective, and we have had to deal with a number of issues with them for the same pool of students. a cybersecurity perspective. including environmental protection, energy policy, I think that’s the best approach that If you’ve never done that kind of work education, and gun safety- just as examples. And will deal with both the short terms of the cost before it’s hard to have a true understanding of so as I have worked on each of those issues I have of borrowing but also a longer term approach the nature of the threat, what the threat looks like, learned a lot more about the arguments on both to make college, generally-speaking, more and how the threat can be defeated, which is why sides and that always forces you to examine your affordable from the standpoint of the cost of I think that that experience and that background own positions and that has the eff ect of either going. makes me uniquely situated to address those perhaps changing your view or strengthening Q:What is your primary goal in congress? threats that face our country on day one in your position because you now understand that There are really two things that I want congress. there are diff erent arguments to be made or further to get us: one, as a legislator, someone serving Q: 56.6% of Bucks County Republicans arguments you can make in support of your in congress, I really want to work on working voted for Donald Trump in the Pennsylvania position. to increase access to higher education and Primary. Do you support Mr.Trump’s bid for the That experience over the last seven building new jobs, bringing new jobs into the area presidency or another candidate? and a half years has helped me gain a deeper through incentives on green energy investment I respect the will of the voters. If you understanding of the issues and I think it makes and that will help with Climate Change as well. believe in democracy, you respect the will of me a bett er policy maker as a result. The other piece of the job is what happens the voters. As far as we’re concerned we have a Q: 55.9% of Bucks County Democrats back home and by that I mean being a good very very signifi cant race in the U.S. House of voted for Hillary Clinton in the Pennsylvania advocate for investment here in the district Representatives and that’s what we’re completely Primary. Do you support Secretary Clinton’s bid and trying to be very proactive about gett ing focused on right now, meeting as many voters for the presidency or another candidate? companies to look at the district as a place to come in the district as possible and talking about the I support Secretary Clinton. and set up shops and grow and that’s something diff erence between myself and my opponent. Q:How do you plan to make college that I will be very active in, working with both Q: How do you plan to make college aff ordable? state and federal offi cials, making that happen aff ordable? Well there are a couple of thing we can here in the eighth district. We need to scrutinize the cost of college do for that: fi rst of all the cost of borrowing needs tuition and anything that is not directly related to be lowered --by that I mean we need to make *Editor’s Note: this is not an endorsement of to either educating students or placing students sure that we’re providing lower interest loans to any candidate in jobs should be scrutinized and seek to be students and for those students that have current abolished. Overheads are a major cost driver of higher interest loans college tuition costs and that overhead needs to we need to be able to be scrutinized and a massive spotlight needs to provide an opportunity be shined on it because it’s making college tuition for refi nancing but that unaff ordable for far too many students. only addresses half of The second part is student loan interest, I the problem. support addressing that problem by in some cases The other having zero interest student loans. half of the issue has Q:What is your primary goal in congress? to do with the cost of I have a lot of primary goals: a balanced tuition generally and budget amendment, term limits, restoring faith the infl ation in tuition and trust in government --a government that a across the country over lot of people lost faith and trust in-- we need to the last 30 or 40 years, in end the political collapse, we need to end this that regard I think that endless cycle of career politicians, we need to the federal government return congress to a public service and a citizen can play a role by legislature. providing grants to the states that could, The Playwickian June 15, 2016 News | 3B The Playwickian 2001 Old Lincoln Highway Look at it our way:Principal abuses power Langhorne, PA 19047 On May 10, 2016, the Playwickian received a organizations to defend our rights as editors. www.playwickian.com directive from Neshaminy’s administration to publish an Giving the Editor in Chief an ultimatum on 215-809-6670 article without editing the name of Neshaminy’s mascot. Friday, May 13--publish the unedited article and receive [email protected] The editors that were available to att end an after school the access to the website or refuse to do so, having meeting agreed to have the word edited and the article administration publish the unedited article and still Adviser published on the website. lack access--is not how administrators should act with Tara Huber At 4:28 p.m., the Editor in Chief, Timothy Cho, students. It was a stiff-arm maneuver that gave an logged into his account on the Playwickian’s website and either-or decision to Cho with negative consequences Editor in Chief published the edited article. About one hour later, the as a result of either decision. If he chose to publish the Timothy Cho article was removed and the account was deleted. article, he would have betrayed all that the editors believe The editors had expected a discussion with in. The editors have a certain level of independence from Managing Editor administration, perhaps some questioning and administration and its oversight, granted by Pennsylvania Eishna Ranganathan investigation before such an action was taken. The State Code 12.9, the landmark Supreme Court case editors lost access to the website, leaving the entirety of ruling of Tinker v Des Moines and the United States Business Editor the Playwickian unable to access its website to publish, Constitution. Cho, instead, chose to refuse to publish the Natalie Pietrowski remove or edit its contents. article, deciding to sacrifi ce access to the website in order The following is the excerpt from Policy 600 that to obey our morals and ideals as editors. defi nes the guidelines for the administration’s role in the For this, the Playwickian has been reprimanded. Multimedia Editors Playwickian’s website. On May 16, 2016, administration published the article on Grace Marion, Zoey Joyce and Sloane “Electronic Publication of Playwickian – Each our website, with no edits made to the aforementioned Horton paper edition of the Playwickian may also be published word. In regards to the website, Policy 600 provides on the School District’s website. In reproducing the no substantial enumeration of administration’s ability News Editors Playwickian on the School District’s website, the School to publish content. The “webmaster” is tasked with Eishna Ranganathan and Catherine District’s webmaster shall ensure the following: 1) that ensuring: “That the entire publication is reproduced on- Hilliard the entire publication is reproduced on-line; 2) that only line; that only the current issue is ‘posted’ with an archive the current issue is “posted” with an archive accessible accessible through links to past editions going back at Op-Ed Editors through links to past editions going back at least three least three calendar years; and that ‘comments,’ ‘likes’ and Brynn MacDougall, Spencer David calendar years; and 3) that ‘comments,’ ‘likes’ and those those sort of features shall not be allowed on the website Pott s and Brianna Rayner sort of features shall not be allowed on the website in in general or in connection with the Playwickian.” The general or in connection with the Playwickian. “ “webmaster” is not granted with the task of publishing Student Life Editor Nowhere in Policy 600 does it explicitly student-produced material that Robert McGee deems Ashley Reiss grant administration the power to delete and publish worthy of publication. articles or delete an editor’s account. Under this policy, We urge Neshaminy administration to reconsider Features Editors administration is tasked with ensuring that the entire their recent actions, not merely to concede to the fact that Zoey Joyce and Gauri Mangala publication is available on the website, a functioning the administration and McGee have overstepped their archive exists that dates back to at least three years and roles, according to the state code and their own policy, but Entertainment Editors that any comments and likes are prohibited. The ability to place our relationship, as administrators and student Grace Marion, Brendan McGoldrick to delete and publish is not an enumerated power within journalists, back on track towards a peaceful compromise the school district’s own policy. between administrative oversight and student journalists’ and Leanne Khov Policy 600 has invited administrative manipulation rights. in their favor, taking advantage of students’ legal naivety. Sports Editor Administration has forced us to rely upon external legal This editorial represents the unanimous view of the Natalie Pietrowski editorial board Copy-Editors Daniel Cho, Liam Krimmel, Andy Nguyen, Regina Thomas, Riley Turner and Madison Pickul Web Editor The headline of the controversial article as seen on the website. N/A The following is an excerpt from Policy 600, which the Playwickian staff must follow. The excerpt is not Staff Writers representative of Policy 600 in its entirety. The Playwickian has been directed to publish this excerpt of the Policy Margaret Aldrich, Cristiana Amaro, in its masthead. The staff feels this section of the policy is also important to be featured in the masthead: “It is Photo Editor the intent of the Board of School Directors of the School District that School District publications be considered N/A Abena Ampofo, Thomas Banks, government speech for purposes of the First Amendment and to the extent permitt ed by the First Amendment.” Sophie Burkel, Sarah Caccese, Playwickian Policy: The policy of the Playwickian which shall be published as part of the masthead of the newspaper shall be as follows: Art Editor Corrine Calderbank, Alexa Carman, “Policy. Subject to applicable law and the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in Policy 600 of the Board of Dorothy O’Connor Erin Carragher, Liz Daniel, Ericka School Directors of the Neshaminy School District and this policy statement, it is the policy of School District that Elvira-Lagunes, Amare Gray, Lea student journalists shall have the right to determine the content of the Playwickian. Except for advertisements, all content shall be prepared by students, subject to editing by others. Archivists Hartley, Brianna Herder, Xavier Students: (a) strive to produce media based upon professional standards of accuracy, objectivity and fairness; Jallah, Jenna Kaufman, Breanna (b) review material to improve sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation; (c) check and verify all Sloane Horton and Natalie Pietrowski facts and verify the accuracy of all quotations; and (d) in the case of editorials or lett ers to the editor concerning Kemp, Andrew Kleppinger, Kirsten controversial issues, determine the need for rebutt al comments and opinions and provide space therefore if Magas, Julianna Mazur, Connor appropriate. As examples, and not limitations on the proper authority of school offi cials, the following types of Menzel, Ryan Miller, Shannon expression will not be approved for publication: (a) material that is obscene; (b) the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientifi c value; (c) indecent or vulgar language is not obscene; (d) material O’Grady, Arden Rhodeside, Matt hewthat violates the legal or constitutional rights of others; (e) material that will cause a material and substantial Soska, Nina Taranenko, Nazai disruption of school activities; and (f) any other material that the school authorities reasonably believe should be prohibited. Troutman, Cristina Viruet, Victoria Within the terms, conditions and limitations of Policy 600 and this policy statement, students are free to express Williams, Kristen Wright, Sara Xibos opinions. Specifi cally, a student may criticize school policy or the performance of teachers, administrators, school offi cials and other school employees. The viewpoints expressed by anyone in this paper shall not be deemed to be the The Playwickian viewpoints of the School District, any offi cial or employee of the School District, or 4B |Editorial any student other than the student or students who expressed the viewpoint. June 15, 2016 n e Harriet Tubman on the $20 g l Many are celebrating Tubman on the $20 while others feel she doesn’t deserve the honor h n By Tim Cho By Gauri Mangala s e On April 20, 2016, the United States Treasury Department announced When I fi rst learned of the initiative to place a woman on the 10 dollar e that Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty dollar bill, replacing Alexander Hamilton, as it was meant to be at the time, I will m bill. Many people were ecstatic, while many denounced the change and voiced admit that I was intrigued, giddy even. I believed that this proved America’s a their support for Jackson. progressive nature in the 21st century. Finally, women were being celebrated e Jackson, the war general turn president, ignored the Supreme Court’s in history alongside men. This would of course prove just how much we, as s e ruling in Cherokee v Georgia and instigated the infamous Trail of Tears, a nation, as a society, have grown. Right? r the forced exile of Native Americans to western states, including Oklahoma As I kept reading and learning, there was this nagging thought that and Kansas. He did, however, emphasize the power of the common man; just kept coming back to me. They were searching, scouring, for a woman to he received the most popular votes compared to his predecessors. He put on this bill. But years passed and still, no one. Why was it so hard to fi nd n encouraged the participation in politics by common citizens, albeit also using a woman to place on the bill? Maybe because there really aren't any women d his presidential powers to employ his personal friends into positions in the that can be put next to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. There s government, also known as were no revolutionary visionaries y h patronage. llike Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. - However, Tubman FFor too long women have been in e represents what America tthe background and because of this, t values and tries to uphold. tthey just haven’t been able to rise to d Liberty and the determination pprominence like these men who held e to uphold freedom has been ppower in our great nation. e g the American motif of history, When word got around that Harriet s and while the Founding TTubman would be placed on the 20 Fathers spearheaded the war ddollar bill, replacing Andrew Jackson, r for their liberty, Tubman did I was thoroughly confused. The main t the same for her time. ppurpose that Tubman would serve on r While the tthe bill was to fi nally have a woman, t Revolutionary War brought aan African-American, on American t e independence to the wealthy, ccurrency. However, that nagging white men of the new America, POLITICAL CARTOON/ ffeeling was still there. When we are Tubman fought to bring the MONEY- Harriet Tubman ‘s placement on the $20 trying to fi x this obvious prejudice same freedom to slaves. She sparks controversy. DOROTHY O’CONNER both towards people of color and fought for the same liberty— women, we try to force this integration freedom from the establishment that has chained people down for long. where it may just not be possible. The fact of the matt er is that Harriet Tubman While she may not be a war general or Founding Father, she is most cannot be compared to the likes of Washington and Franklin. These men defi nitely still deserving to be on the 20 dollar bill. She upheld the same led and shaped America into what it is today. I cannot disagree with the values the other people on dollar bills cherished, while Jackson implemented position, Tubman was infl uential to the abolitionist movement. war-mongering tactics, ignoring the Supreme Court and therein ignoring the However, choosing someone to replace Jackson for the sake of their separation of powers in the Constitution. gender or the color of their skin is about a discriminatory as not having While Jackson’s presidency emphasized the importance of the anyone of color or the female gender on any currency. Yes, Jackson was common man, Tubman embodied the values of America. No other person arguably a horrible person. He had no tolerance for anyone outside of the matched her eff orts, risking her own life every time she ventured to the South white race and did not hesitate to assert dominance over the black people to aid the slaves. and the Native Americans, evidential support can be found throughout his presidency. Tubman should not and can not be spoken in the same breath QUICK FACTS: as Washington and Lincoln because she did not lead the country as they did. The fi rst time a woman was on the dollar bill was when George Yes, she was a civil rights activist. Yes, she led the Underground Railroad. l But she was not a founding father, she was not a president. She did not Washington’s wife was put on the $1 silver certifi cate in 1886. change policies. She did not shape America the way in which these men did. As much as I hate it, women have not been given the same opportunities to Harriet Tubman had Narcolepsy, or sleeping spells. She could fall lead, until recently. We do not have founding mothers, female presidents. asleep any time and any place. This was caused by a severe blow There is no woman who can be paralleled with Lincoln and Washington. to the head by a two pound iron weight thrown at another enslaved But if one is found, let it be of her own merits, not of her gender, that she is placed on American currency, and I will gladly cash in. African-American when she was 12.

The Playwickianlaywickian June 15, 2016 Opinion | 5B Schools should have safe spaces for students and Facebook pages have popped convenient targets for bullies.” less often harassed...Students By Brynn MacDougall up for the sole purpose of mocking This near constant barrage of who experienced higher levels of Bullying and mental illness freshman. The things posted on these harassment takes a toll on students. victimization based on their gender are increasingly prominent issues sites are available to everyone. As a And if they can’t trust their teachers or expression were less likely to report in schools. The ever growing reach result, it doesn’t take much time for administrators, they are left with very that they planned to pursue any post- of social media makes it incredibly the information to spread throughout few options. A safe space in schools secondary education.” easy for nasty rumors to spread a large portion of the student body. would give these vulnerable students If mentally ill students had throughout the student body. Last While the option of going to an a place to escape the torment. someplace to go when under stress or school year, the anonymous app Yik administrator is always there, many A 2013 study by the Gay, while going through an episode, they Yak was used to spread mean and students feel that administrators are Lesbian, and Straight Education might be able to release some of their derogatory comments about several ineff ective in stopping and punishing Network (GLSEN) revealed that stress, allowing them to focus bett er students at Neshaminy. the bullies. Even if the bully is 65 percent of students heard on their lessons and relieve them of It’s not just Yik Yak. Instagram adequately dealt with, the mental homophobic remarks during school any harmful urges. and emotional scars won’t go away hours. 85 percent were verbally While seeking professional as easily. assaulted because of their sexual treatment is a valid option for those Many students find or gender orientation. 30 percent of with mental illness, therapy can be themselves as the targets of bullying LGBT students missed at least one expensive and not all families have because of their race, religion, day of school because they felt unsafe. the money to spare. sexuality or gender. “Specifi c groups If there was a safe space for It doesn’t always come down have an increased risk of suicide, these students, they would be able to suicide though. “Approximately 50 including American Indian and to fi nd some relief from the intense percent of students age 14 and older Alaskan Native, Asian American, discrimination. However, opponents with a mental illness drop out of high lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender of safe spaces claim that students school,” according to a 2014 report youth,” according to a study by would use safe spaces as a way to from the National Alliance on Mental stopbullying.gov. skip class without gett ing in trouble, Illness. If students had safe spaces to Jewish and Muslim kids resulting in decreased learning time. go to, the dropout rate would likely often face bullying because of their If students had a safe space, their go down. “Stop Bullying”.many kids suffer from religions as well. academic performance wouldn’t “I think having safe spaces is bullying and don’t have “A bully may target you... actually fall. According to a smart idea. It gives kids a place to because bullies pick on those they GLSEN’s study, “LGBT students organize their thoughts,” Neshaminy someone to confi de in envy as well as those who don’t who experienced higher levels of senior Makenzie Mason said. “School PHOTO/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE fi t in,” Nadra Kareem Nitt le wrote victimization based on their sexual isn’t always a welcoming place. It’s for about.com. “Students of color orientation had lower grade point hard for a lot of kids to deal with.” in predominantly white schools averages...than students who were stand out in the crowd, they make Safe spaces threat to freedom of speech yet it is one that proponents of what back in the opposite direction of a student does indeed happen to be By John Angeline essentially amounts to censorship fail their predecessors. They do so under genuinely overwhelmed by someone Recall for a moment the to grasp. the guise of creating “safe spaces”, else’s expression of their views, wave of passionate student activism College campuses have supposedly intended to shield the they have every right to remove on college campuses in the latter traditionally been dedicated to the vulnerable minds of students from themselves from the situation and half of the twentieth century. At the exchange, discussion and debate of ‘dangerous’ speech. fi nd somewhere to calm themselves. core of the various causes that were ideas, which is an important role to The concept of safe spaces, Any private area, such as the student’s advocated for was the desire to be play. An essential, valuable lesson defi ned as areas where one can go to dorm room or apartment, can be heard and to speak, to be able to freely students should learn from college is be free of ‘troubling’ or ‘triggering’ utilized to distance themselves from express dearly held ideas regardless that their views will not always be met ideas and speech, raises numerous speech by others they fi nd troubling - of their acceptance by society and with agreement; they will inevitably red fl ags when examined. Perhaps again, it is entirely within their rights share such ideas with peers. Campus be confronted with other individuals foremost is the constitutional issue of to do so. activists are still fi ghting today; but, in holding diff erent viewpoints. When the limitation of free expression. The Nonetheless, the proverbial a grim twist of irony, they are pushing they do, they should be capable of First Amendment, as most Americans line is drawn both by the Bill of both defending their own stances and are likely familiar with, explicitly Rights and by common sense when understanding the views of others disallows “abridging the freedom of any individual tries to expand standing in opposition. speech” (as quoted from the Bill of their private, ‘safe’ area into the Practice doing so can only Rights). Exceptions do indeed exist, public sphere. The free exchange of serve to strengthen their ability to such as in the cases of remarks that ideas cannot nor should not ever be defend their positions and debate are overtly intended to incite violence suppressed for any reason in public vital issues with their peers. None of and slanderous statements. areas. This is an important tenet of the aforementioned skills will ever Beyond such restrictions, American culture that has woefully be learned by constantly shirking however, speech in the public been forgott en by many individuals, away from so much as a slightly sphere cannot legally be regulated hailing from all political creeds. FREEDOM- free speech is oppositional opinion. Any sort of in any way, shape or form. It thus Alarmist as it may sound, make no learning experience can seldom occur follows that, seeing as universities mistake - the right to free expression is an important right and must be if one simply refuses to be exposed are inherently public areas to their under a brutal assault from both sides to new ideas and engage with their students, no communal area on of the political spectrum in modern protected PHOTO/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE advocates of new ideas. campus can be designated as an area times. This is not to trivialize actual in which any certain speech is limited. The Playwickian 6B | Opinion stress- or anxiety-related episodes. If This is a simple enough legal fact, June 15, 2016 Kesha receives freedom bit by bit f r t - By Brianna Rayner Kesha Rose Sebert is a rapper, singer, and of someone. He was basically proclaiming his songwriter who was trained to dream immensely innocence. r in her home town of Los Angeles, California. As In reality the struggle Kesha faced was y the view in California was continuously amicable, wholeheartedly out of her control. Considering r Kesha and her family faced various struggles in the man she has been forced to work with for her r their prime. The issues were usually based around whole career has been mentally and physically f money; “We were on welfare and food stamps” assaulting, harassing and abusing her. Kesha quotes on her offi cial website. Ever since then Kesha had been dealing l Kesha’s aptitude didn’t fall far from the with an ongoing battle for something that is tree, considering her mom, Pepe Sebert, was also a very valuable to every American: her freedom. songwriter. Also meaning Kesha has been exposed Celebrities from around the world sympathized to music before she was even out of her mother’s for her as the story spread more diligently than womb. Music essentially released the Sebert family combustion. According to biography.com, “Adele from their financial burdens, once the family and Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift even donated $250,000 n moved to Nashville, where Pepe Sebert had landed to the young singer after a February 2016 court a songwriting contract. According to, biography. decision that refused to grant Kesha an injunction r com, “Her mother’s biggest songwriting success that would have freed her from her contract to Dr. h was Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You, which Luke’s label at Sony Music.” t was a hit for Joe Sun and Dolly Parton.” Even though Kesha’s aspiration has been l Kesha was destined to follow in her denied, Sony records att empted to make things mother’s footsteps, and that is exactly what she a tad bit more accessible for her. Legally, Kesha y ended up pursuing. At the age of 17, she left high still has to work with Sony and Dr. Luke, but she school to chase her dreams. She transformed her doesn’t have to record music in his presence. Kesha name to Kesha and moved to Los Angeles to work has been given the opportunity to produce a brand with producer Dr. Luke. From then on, Kesha’s new track with Zedd, a Russian-German Grammy y story only grows to be more intriguing. Award winning musician, music producer and DJ. l Kesha’s fame began broadening right in The track they produce will have to be front of her eyes. The people found her to be very reviewed by Sony before any publication. But exotic, by her reckless/exciting image she has at least Kesha is fi nally gett ing granted a litt le displayed in her music videos, lyrics and within freedom back, living her dream and sharing her style. They were intrigued to learn more about her talents with the world once again; what she her and hear the pristine music she still had yet is most certainly destined to do. The song the to off er. Unfortunately, Kesha began dealing with created was released as the album’s fourth single some internal struggles. on April 29, 2016. The title of her new song is KESHA - Kesha as seen at the 2010 NRJ Music During the winter of 2014, she sought “True Colors”. This is Kesha’s fi rst music release in Awards in France. treatment for an eating disorder. Later that year, over three years. There is no suppressing her now. Kesha fi led a lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke, PHOTO/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE stating that he sexually harassed and assaulted her among other claims. Dr. Luke in turn has sued Kesha and her mother for defamation. In other words, the action of damaging the good reputation

m Latest religion freedom bill targets mental illness -

By Brynn MacDougall l a lot of courage. Everyone should have f A fl ood of religious freedom bills have swept across America. Each bill has legalized discrimination in one form or another, using religious the same opportunity to receive treatment n for mental illness. But instead this bill freedom as a “get out of jail free” card. Most of these bills are targeted at the LGBT community. Tennessee, on the other hand, has singled out a diff erent discourages religious minorities from seeking the treatment they need. f group to target. House Bill 1840 makes it legal for therapists to deny service to those c seeking treatment if their personal beliefs diff er. f Religious freedom isn’t a Christian therapist refusing to help a patient y because said patient is an atheist, Jew, Muslim, or other religious minority. Religious freedom is being able to choose what religion to follow and being able to practice that religion without fear of discrimination. Helping someone RELIGION- (From top to bottom) the symbol of a diff erent religion doesn’t infringe upon those rights. of Atheism, the Star and Crescent, and the Star “Would a person who is called to put out a house fi re, have the right to say no when they arrive on the scene, if they realize the house is owned by of David. IMAGE/MADISON PICKUL n people whose religious beliefs are diff erent that the fi re fi ghters?” Richard Greenberg, a psychology teacher at Neshaminy said. The Playwickian House Bill 1840 is unconstitutional and June 15, 2016 unethical. Opening up about mental illness takes Opinion | 7B What Are We Going to Do Th is Summer?

The Playwickian 8B | Features Graphic/Gauri Mangala June 15, 2016 Jump Start - July 5 to August 5- meets a NHS -an academic program

that off ers an insight on the course work that will be taught in

September.

Instrumental Music program for grades 3-12-meets

at NHS- July 5 to July 30

Summer STEM academy- July and August- Meets a NHS- one to two week camps for students who are interested in STEM.

Summer Stock Musical for grades 6-12. - Meets at Neshaminy HS. July 5 to July 30

Summer Theater Workshop for grades 3-5 – meets at NHS- July 5 to July 30

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The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Features | 9B Gonzo - A style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story via a fi rst-person narrative. The word “gonzo” is believed to be fi rst used in 1970 to describe an article by Hunter S. Thompson, who later popularized the style. Juice Cleanse: Don’t Try This At Home

Staff Writer Sara Xibos att empted a juice cleanse to see the eff ects. Here are her results: By Sara Xibos

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Breakfast For breakfast the cleanse said that Again forBreakfast breakfast I had the same For breakfastBreakfast and for the fi nal time I had to drink a cup of green juice. green juice but this time I ate carrots I had the same green juice that I’ve The green juice that I had consisted too so hopefully I don’t get hungry been drinking for the past two days. of pineapple, apples, mango, banana before lunch. I wasn’t as dizzy or I still had cott on mouth and a small and kiwi. After I drank it, I was fi ne irritable today so I guess that’s a good headache. This cleanse hasn’t made and I felt full so I left for school. But sign. I also drank more water today so me feel better at all. In fact I feel Graphic/Gauri Mangala as the morning continued I slowly I didn’t have cott on mouth. After that worse. It’s harder to pay att ention in This was my story of my juice cleanse began to feel dizzy and I had cott on I still had a bit of a headache but this school now and I’m always annoyed and I do not recommend it at all. For mouth. Then I slowly began to have a defi nitely isn’t as bad as yesterday. it. I’m so happy that this is the fi nal me at least, it made me feel a lot worse headache and I was hungry. I felt like day. than when I started and I wish I didn’t I had a cold. As the morning went on do it at all. I’m writing the conclusion even more I was totally out of it. I’m the day after the cleanse had ended usually more of a quiet person but Lunch Lunch and after eating actual food after the now I was talking and I didn’t even For lunch I had another smoothie but For lunch I had another smoothie three days of torture i can say that care what I was saying. It became this one consisted of coconut water, which was made of almond milk, I’m all bett er now. I am never doing harder to think and it was just awful. kale, avocado and pineapple. It was kale, avocado, vanilla and cinnamon that again.again. terrible, probably because of the kale and liquid stevia which is an organic Lunch but I won’t get rid of it because the sweetener. It tasted horrible! I’ve For lunch I had to drink a smoothie recipe said it has to be in there. So hated all these smoothies and after that consisted of cherries, vanilla, I guess I’m going to have to push this cleanse I don’t want to see cinnamon, kale and almond milk. It through. I still had a mild headache another smoothie again for as long as was absolutely disgusting. It made and I still was a bit grouchy but it is I live. I’m tired of having a headache, me really cranky and my headache day 2 so I’m used to it at this point. eating bland food and drinking worsened. I got annoyed really I got hungry closely after drinking disgusting smoothies. I wish I didn’t easily too. I still feel dizzy. I hate my smoothie and that was horrible pick this for my project because it’s this. because I had to wait until dinner making me miserable. until I could eat again.

Dinner Dinner For dinner I had a vegetable salad For dinnerDinner I once again had a salad Once again, for dinner I had a large which consisted of carrots, lett uce, because that’s what I was told to do. green vegetable salad but this time tomatoes and cabbage. It was really This time though I added avocado I added quarter of an avocado and bland because I’m not allowed to to my veggie salad and it wasn’t too herbs. It was less bland that the other put any dressing on it. I still have a bad. It was still very bland but I’m two days but it still wasn’t that good. pounding headache and I’m really just going to have to get over that. Since this is my final meal of the out of it. I was home alone when I was I really don’t like doing this cleanse fi nal day of the juice cleanse I would eating dinner and I thought I heard because I’ve had a headache every have to say that this was a terrible someone talking. I don’t know if I’m day and I always have cott on mouth experience and I feel even worse. hallucinating or I heard someone no matt er how much water I drink. I I’m drowsy, annoyed and irritable. outside. I’m miserable. can’t wait until this is over. Later on I I’ve been craving a taco since this was talking to my mom and she asked whole thing started and I can’t wait me “Why are you so angry today?” for tomorrow when I can actually eat. but I didn’t even respond because I I hated this. The Playwickian Photo/Ashley Reiss 10B | Features just wanted a nap. June 15, 2016 Off the Grid: My Week without Electronics By Connor Menzel As I walked down Main as when my best friend, Aaron, said, Surprisingly, school was not far too attached to their precious Street of Neshaminy High School on “Woah… I don’t think I could even as painful as I thought it would be electronics. I challenge those people the Monday of April 11, I was stuck. go half a day without my cell phone because school keeps me busy for the (they know who they are) to power I had no idea what I wanted to write or laptop.” most part. The only times I reached down their phones just for a single about for my literary non-fiction However, some people looked at the for my pocket only to fi nd it empty day. If I learned one thing this week, it piece in journalism class and I was week in a more negative manner, was in the beginning of classes, before is that going off the grid is not as bad running out of time to fi gure it out. like when another freshman, Ben my friends got to class. as it may seem. It’s like jumping into I had already decided that I wanted Blumenfeld, said, “Have fun dying However, not using a cell cold water; it will be really shocking to do an article similar to one that the for a week!” phone in these brief periods of at fi rst, but the body begins to get jjournalist AJ Jacobs would write. This And then the saddest of all was my boredom tends to make me more used to it. Anyone who tries going most likely meant that I would end up girlfriend’s response: “Aw, does that observant to the surrounding some time without electronics may be doing a social experiment on myself. mean I won’t be able to talk to you environment. I began to notice that surprised when they actually begin to As I was caught up in my thoughts, outside of school for an entire week?” whenever somebody fi nished their enjoy themselves. a fellow student bumped into me. I slowly nodded and she became a classwork, their natural instinct was “Oh, sorry,” he said. As litt le upset with the fact that I would to reach for their phones. I remember I turned around, I found that his willingly choose not text or call her one day in school noticing that at the eyes were glued to the screen of his for a week. end of class, every single person was smartphone. Could that not wait until But I tried to not let any of on their cell phone except for me. yyou get to your next class? I thought to these comments phase me. I had to do The real problem with using myself. I was slightly annoyed now, this for two reasons: for my journalism no electronics is the lethargy at home. bbut I continued walking towards my class and for myself. My brain loves All throughout this week, I found destination. being challenged. Whenever I see, myself struggling to fi nd things to My eyes slowly began to scan hear, or even think about something do after my homework was fi nished. around the hallway, and I began to that could be diffi cult, I have to do it. I often just ended up talking with my notice something. The number of My mom has made fun of my phrase, family, going on walks, playing board students using their cell phones was “Challenge accepted!” many times; I games or just reading. enormous. It seemed that at least half wanted to prove to myself that I could Another eff ect that I noticed of the students had their phones in do this. was caused by this isolation from their hands, probably even more. I The time to begin my week social media was the fact that I was never really thought of this number came on Sunday, the 17th of April. becoming less stressed. Somehow, all bbefore. I was walking through a Right before I went to sleep, I turned throughout the week, I found myself hurricane caused by the digital age. my phone off . As my phone screen relaxing and unwinding more. This It was at this point that an idea for slowly faded to black, I began to fear got me thinking. Why would I become my journalism piece jumped into what the next day would bring. But less stressed when I don’t use electronics? my mind, and it was so obvious that without my phone on I fell asleep I was thinking about this for a I should have thought of it before. I much faster, although it was still right little while and I realized what it would try to go a full school week beside me. was. In today’s society, there is a without electronics. My mom woke me up constant pressure to stay connected I was so excited to plan this the next morning, and I instantly to everybody else. While I was excruciating week that right when reached for my phone before I quickly connected to social media, I felt I got home, I wrote the rules and remembered that I could not use it. I pressured all the time to post, text regulations for the week down in my realized that it was a pointless habit or call, because that is what the notebook. The rules were as follows: to check my phone right when I got teen society in America views as up in the morning. The odds that acceptable. No use of my cell phone will be something life-altering happened I found that while I was permitt ed. overnight was very low, so I decided disconnected, I enjoyed my free time The usage of the Internet or computers that after this week ended, I wouldn’t more. However, I do not know if this in any way other than for school work check my phone right when I got up was a reaction specifi c only to me, or will not be allowed. anymore. if this eff ect would be noticeable in No television will be allowed. Other than that, the first everyone. No videogames will be allowed. morning without electronics was easy Overall, this week without I am only allowed to listen to music to get through. The only thing I had to electronics was not nearly as awful on a traditional radio. change was to sit in the dining room as I thought. The hardest part was Photo/Connor Menzel while I ate, because I usually eat in the fi guring out what to do with my free That Friday, I was eager living room and watch TV while I eat time, which I realized was mostly to tell everyone of my plan to go a breakfast. But instantly I noticed that occupied by using electronics before week without electronics, and I got when I was just talking to my family this week. But even that challenge diff erent responses from all of them. members in the morning, I had more was easily overcome. Some of them had a more positive fun, and I felt more awake than I felt I believe that people in society outlook upon hearing the idea, such watching TV in the morning. today, especially teenagers, are The Playwickian JJune 5, 2016 Features |11B Entertainment Interveiw Yardley local takes music world by storm By Grace Marion started being loud. All of the time. Yardley, PA, his band has reached studio, avoiding the temperature The smell of rotting piano Always.” top charts, being featured in the ‘Best issues that come with losing his shoes. filled the air as a man, bent like Reinhart’s lorax-esque Albums of 2015’ lists of magazines “Sometimes my shoes get an accordion, leaned over the mustache curled up with a smile like Rolling Stone, Saddle Creek, and mailed back to me. Sometimes I get piano’s remains, pressing its pearly as he went on about the music of Pitchfork. them the next time I’m in that town ribs into a suspended melody. He his youth. “I think it was 6th grade “It was obviously an honor or place. Someone will show up at a pushed his long brown hair up into when I wrote my fi rst song. Maybe, to be recognized like that, and I show like ‘you left these at my house his knit beanie and looked out of the I don’t know. We were listening think that’s really cool, but as with three years ago’ and I’m like ‘oh my concrete-lined window over the city. to a lot of Rancid, so maybe it was any other record I’ve ever made, it’s god’. It happens often… Luckily, last This man’s name is Joe Reinhart. about… like, a skateboarder that kinda like, I work my a-- off and I do time it happened I had my running Since fi rst picking up a guitar as a got all bloody skateboarding, and the best job I can do and then once shoes with me, so, I was walking all teenager Reinhart, guitarist of Hop kept skateboarding- I didn’t even I’m happy with it and I’m like ‘I like over L.A. looking for a pair of shoes Along, has been in love. Not with skateboard, I just thought that was this, this is good’. If people hated it, in my running shoes. We had to leave the fame of his trade, but with music. cool to write about. I’ve gott a fi nd I wouldn’t be bummed or surprised. like super early the morning before “I get to come in here, do that tape somewhere. I don’t think Now that a lot of people seem to like and I just was too tired to realize that what I love for a living and go on it still exists,”. it, I’m not bummed, or surprised, I had no shoes on,” said Reinhart. tour doing what I love... It’s a lot of Now, Reinhart works or even that excited because the As far as playing on tour goes, Reinhart hard work, it’s not like you have a job full-time as sound engineer and excitement, for me, was making it,”. still holds a place in his heart for the where you leave and just forget about producer at Headroom Studios, “I’m super glad they liked it, I’m small venues in which he fi rst played it and not ever think about it again of which he is a partial owner, in fl att ered, but it’s not why we do it, in the basements of Philadelphia. until you go back. It’s constant, it’s addition to playing tours with Hop it’s not the end game, it’s not that “I think maybe it’s a little always, but that’s what I like about it, Along. Reinhart was also a member important,” he said. more laid back [at basement shows]. and I’m very happy.” said Reinhart, of bands Dogs on Acid and Algernon Joe’s dedication to his art, rather than There’s more interaction between the now 33. Cadwallader. his fame, has carried through into bands and the people there to see Although his first muses “My fi rst job in the [music] his touring. them, because you’re all in the same included Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, industry was maybe recording “...the fi rst time I went on space doing the same thing- talking, and Stone Temple Pilots, watching bands, I think. 7th or 8th grade, tour I was like, if i never do anything smoking cigarettes outside, doing Green Day and Nirvana rock out, as a whenever I got a 4 track I was else I can say I did this and I’ll feel whatever- and I think that’s a good tween, inspired him to do so himself. recording bands... for, like, 30 bucks... good about it. First time I went to thing for the most part, bett er than “When that stuff started or something. Whatever it was. Europe, fi rst time I played a sold the bigger places… I love playing happening I was like, ‘oh, that looks I did a lot for free, too, but out show, fi rst time I headlined a basement shows. I’ll do it again, sooner easy, I can do that,” said Reinhart. I guess that still counts. sold out show, like first time we rather than later,” he said, although he Soon, inspired by the Then I worked Pro Line sold a thousand record. Every Time doesn’t miss the basement scene too legendary punk bands of mohawks [Music]... I just always something like that happens, I’m much compared to bigger shows. not-yet-passed, Reinhart and his tried to surround like ‘this is awesome’. You know? “I like it when there’s a green friends had begun their own myself with things ‘cause it’s another milestone, and I room when we’ve been traveling all music group. related to it,” said wouldn’t, right now, be bummed if day where we can sit there, have a “It was like two or three Reinhart. I could never do anything again like beer, take a deep breathe, get on the of us. My friend, his sister had Over a decade after in the music industry because I feel Internet, and then go walk around. I a karaoke machine, so we stole Reinhart’s fi rst gig like I’ve done a lot. I mean, I felt that like having that place to chill even if that, and started singing and with his friends in way when I hadn’t done a lot but the it’s just for 15 minutes.” said Reinhart. writing songs with the guitars, their hometown’s litt le I did I was like ‘this is cool’,” “As far as litt le places, I’ve got a soft and then I got a Talk Boy and Fire House, in said Reinhart spot for The Fire,... It’s a nostalgia we started recording with Joe, known most on tour, thing.” that...eventually we acquired not for his musical skills, but for his drum sets and we just ability to lose shoes in all conditions, wears high, colorful socks at the

The Playwickian 12B | Entertainment June 15, 2016 Looking forward to AE Hawaii Trip By Jenna Kaufman Say Aloha to next year’s AE trip to Hawaii “I’m looking There is always a loophole when it comes to the AE forward to just students gett ing what they want. I would know, visiting the whole since I am one. As I counted the days until my fi rst island in general; trip out of the country the anticipation I had for seeing the volcanoes my European adventure grew and grew. Slightly and the culture of the past the halfway point in the year is when my [Hawaiian] people,” excitement peaked. Then I discovered there would freshman Hazel be no AE trip out of the United States. Hoelper said. “I want I had looked forward to this trip since I was to learn about pearl in sixth grade and my sister was on her sophomore harbor in addition trip to Ireland. It seemed like my world was to the Hawaiian ending. After all, my dream of four years had been culture” crushed in a single board meeting. Due to the So you can see how when I discovered we fact all trip locations would be going to Hawaii I was beyond excited. for the next few years I have always had a soft spot for sandy beaches have been seriously and hot weather. Though I won’t be leaving the limited, it just so country, I will still be traveling overseas. What a happens that the perfect win-win! band trip will also The trip is scheduled for spring break of be to Hawaii during next year, April 8 to April 17. The AE group will the same time period. be spending eight days in assorted parts of Hawaii This means students including Honolulu, Hilo, and Kona. The trip is in AE as well as band not just lounging around, relaxing on Hawaiian who planned on which includes Round-trip transportation, hotel sands though. Students, like me, will be visiting att ending the trip will likely pick a group. various archaeological sites, volcanic cones, and and accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, Hoelper, a band and AE student herself full-time Tour Director, daily activities, tours and World War II memorials. The trip will also consist said, “I feel that I’ll have more freedom on the AE of dinner cruises, various tours, and free time in att ractions, overnight security, gratuities, as well trip and more options for stuff to do.” as illness and accident coverage. locations such as Waikiki beach. The price of the trip is currently $3,664,

Neshaminy Model UN attends conference in Washington

By: Connor Menzel how the World Bank could eradicate poverty in the On Friday, May 13, 2016, the Model entire world by the year 2030. Another member of United Nations Club, led by history teacher Josh the club, Jaslin Tharakan, studied how to fi x the Stoner, traveled to New York City. They partook problems with education in postwar zones with the in a student simulation of the UN, and every help of the United Nations Educational, Scientifi c, school in attendance represented a different and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO as it is country. Each school then talked about certain more commonly called. world aff air topics and tried to come up with a The students in the club said that they had fun. solution. “It was boring to come back to the suburbs At the simulation, the student “delegates” from after being in the big city for the weekend,” Cofer Neshaminy High School represented the country said. of Romania. There were many diff erent topics of At the conference, students made speeches, discussion at the simulation, and the students prepared draft resolutions, negotiated with allies had the choice of what discussion they wanted and adversaries, resolved confl icts and navigated WASHINGTON- Students attend national conference to be part of. the conference rules of procedure, which prepares A junior member of the club, Rachael them for a possible future career in the UN. to simulate United Nations Cofer, was involved in a discussion about if and The conference is a great opportunity for PHOTO/CONNOR MENZEL any student who may be interested in the UN, and The Playwickian anyone who is interested should join the Model June 15, 2016 UN club next year. Student Life| 13B TTrackrack andand FieldField athletesathletes makemake historyhistory aatt PennPenn RelaysRelays

to win three distance races at the and Sean Conway, ran a fi nal time of Keeling showed the crowd she had By Liam Krimmel Pennsylvania Relays. 3:32.20 in the suburban area race. On more energy after her performance Many schools from the the ladies side, Neshaminy’s 4x400 with a few push-ups. Suburban One League National meter relay, consisting of Madyson The 2016 Penn Relays was Ida Keeling was also the conference competed in the Penn Boli, Saloni Hebron, Michaela Boyd, oldest competitor in her race and quite a meet this year. The stands Relays this year as well. For guys, and Becca Lehman, ran a fi nal time of were fi lled with thousands of fans showed the world that time does not Council Rock North and Abington 4:03.75. The girls lowered their relay slow her down. from many track loving countries. High School qualifi ed for the 4x800 time even more and qualifi ed for the Some of the standout performances Keeling, who began her meter and 4x400 meter relay. PIAA District One Championship training with running a 5K at the age include Drew Hunter of Loudon For the ladies, Pennsbury’s meet in Coatesville in May. Valley, who won his third Penn of 67, has been training for most of the Distance Medley Relay finished However, the performance second part of her life. She became an Relays wheel in the DMR after tenth overall in the Championship of that really rocked Franklin Field running a 4:00 minute mile leg to icon at the Penn Relays last year after America race. was Ida Keeling, a sprinter who set sett ing the world record for 99 years make up a nine second gap made by Neshaminy high school made the new world record in the 100 LaSalle Academy, taking the title by and older in the 100 meter dash. an appearance at the Penn Relays meters for 100 year olds and older. The Penn Relays is truly an 0.001 seconds. as well. For the guys, Neshaminy’s Keeling who has recently turned 101, Hunter won the 3000 meter amazing experience for those who 4x400 meter relay, consisting of Luke came across the line in a time of one love to run, and Keeling has left a in 2014, as well as the mile run in St. Pierre, Jason Faccenda, Dan Fink, minute and 17 seconds. After the race, 2015, becoming the fi rst high schooler long lasting legacy. CONGRATULATIONS NESHAMINY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 WITH PURCHASE AT TURN YOUR GRAD PARTY INTO A GUAC PARTY CALIFORNIA TORTILLA WITH CALIFORNIA TORTILLA CATERING. LEVITTOWN From fajita bars to burrito parties, we offer Simply present this convenient and customizable catering coupon to the cashier options for everyone to enjoy. and the taco is on us!

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The Playwickian 14B| Sports June15 2016 Practically impossible to beat- softball team ends record season

By Maggie Aldrich

The rainy weather may “It is a great feeling but it also have been gloomy on May 17, 2016, is intimidating because we are the top but it did not dampen the spirit of seed and everybody is coming out Neshaminy’s softball team. It was a to beat us,” outfi elder Olivia Zaino night to say their farewells during said. “We went on a long stretch the last home game of the season with all wins and I feel the bond to their five graduating seniors: that everybody has together is really Mackensie Compton, Olivia Zaino, special this year.” Sophie Beretski, Jessica Mount and The game started off with a Cailyn Seely. Together the team 2-0 lead already 6-0 by the bott om of shutout Council Rock South with a the third inning. From sophomore score of 10-0. pitcher Sarah Dowalo’s six strikeouts During the 2015-2016 school year “Every group of girls are by the third inning, to a total of diff erent in their own way, and these eight RBIs, the team was practically administration at Neshaminy High School group of girls are really close, they’ve impossible to beat. implemented newprocedures for gym class. Gym been playing together their whole “It’s definitely bittersweet, classes now meet in the main gym and complete lives and I think that brings a special and we’re really excited to win some bond and helps us in the fi eld a lot,” games,” second baseman Sophie various exercises which serve as a warm up to the head coach Dave Chichilitt i said. Beretski said. main activity. This was Neshaminy’s fourth The team has had an shutout of the season, the first outstanding 2016 season, capturing against Christopher Dock, followed the Suburban One League by William Tennent and Harry S. Championship title after being Truman. The team is currently the eliminated during the second round top in their league with a record of of the state playoff s. 13-1 and an overall record of 16-2. “They’ve been playing together their whole lives, and I think that brings a special bond.”- Head Coach Dave

Nothing Over Budget

We fi x phones and buy them As shown above approximately 7.7% of studetns gave a positive response when asked about the new gym class warm ups, while approximately 6.9% of students had no opinion. The majority of students (85%) expressed a negative opinion regarding the new warm ups.

The Playwickian June 15, 2016 Sports | 15B SportsSports YearYear inin ReviewReview

wimming- John Stay, Michael Kalika, Josh Hartley, David aseball--The boys finished S Kneiss set a new record in their season with an the 400 yard freestyle relay Senior B overall record of 9-5. David Kneiss was named the Bucks Neshaminy also made it to the Couny Courier Times Swimmer of District One playoffs and beat the Year. Owen J. Roberts in the first game of the playoffs.

ross Country-- Sophomore Rusty Kudjych finished C 19th at the PIAA State o ftball-- The girls team Championship meet and Sophomore finished first in the National Kabrina Weaver was named to S conference with an overall the Bucks County Courier Times record of 13-1 and making it to the golden team. District One playoffs.

rack and Field-- Senior ootball-- The football team Allyson Smoluk qualified for finished second in the T the PIAA State Championship F Suburban One League, with meet, and also holds the school a record of 5-2. Former Head record for the pole vault. Saloni Coach Mark Schmidt resigned Steve Hebron placed ninth in the 400m Wilmot was named as the new head asketball-- The girls run at the PIAA District One Coach. team finished first in the Championships. Luke St. Pierre, B Suburban One League Sean Conway, Liam Krimmel and with a record of 14-0. The team Rusty Kujdych set the new school made a playoff run and lost to record for the Distance Medly North Penn in the quarterfinals Relay. 42-41.

restling--The boys finished their season with W an overall record of 4-2. Bruce Graeber finished third at the State finals and was named Courier Times Wrestler of the Year.