February 2016 Everyone is welcome to help! For the past two years Mohonasen teachers and students have volunteered after school every Tuesday at City Mission. City Mission provides service to those in our community who are poor or homeless. Everyone is welcome to come, as long as they have filled out a permission slip, and gotten it to the nurse the Monday before. Students can get these permission slips from Ms. Blinn, Ms. Aulita, or Ms. (Faith) Perry. One of the chaperones, Ms. Aulita, agreed to an interview with Arrowhead to talk about her recent trips to City Mission and what she hopes students will take home from these experiences helping others. Q: What are students is there and it is for our own What your peers say… expected to do once they are community. “If you are new, you buddy up with And if they someone who is been there before or at the City Mission? have the time • A: Anything that and the energy a senior. So a freshmen or a middle they are told to do. they should schooler will usually partner with a Generally it is sorting benefit some- senior.” clothes, shoes, and one else. -Karlee Degener (senior) handbags. We sort them in piles that are Q: Have you had “There are people who will tell you what in good enough con- any positive to do but it is very self-explanatory.” dition or by brand -Grace Lange (senior) name so that they can experiences at be sold or that can be given to people who City Mission? “I like working there. It is good for the A: We laugh have experienced a community and you can write it down on a lot there. hardship like a fire your college applications.” It is interest- or they are finding -Jenna Frank (senior) ing to watch that they can’t afford students that appear to be clothes. Items that are not in good disengaged at school really embrace Gary Spadaro, one of our former condition are then recycled to make the opportunity to do a job with other board members, helps runs the fabric. students. place. There are people who used Q: How long is the trip? to use the services of the City Mis- • A: We are back at school for the 4 Q: Are there other schools that work with sion, who are now called Ambassa- o’clock bus. We arrive in time so Mohonasen at City Mission? dors. They direct us on where they the kids can board the late bus. A: No. need us, whether that is sorting coats, or unpacking bins of clothes. Q: Why would you encourage students to Q: Does anyone in the community work It’s really a neat program because volunteer? alongside the Mohon students? people from all walks of life are • A: I think it is good to do some- • A: The people that run the sorting involved. thing for somebody else. The need facility are from the community. -Gianna Goodwin 2 The Arrowhead Arrowhead 2016

EDITORIAL are correct. It takes a great deal of me. I cannot think, breathe, Underlying Struggles For years or focus on anything other I was sad, courage to be able to get up than the obvious if I know You never know until suddenly you do and due there will be a time where I Presentation season is among us, to bully- in front of your teachers and will have to speak. It directly and it is no secret that students these ing, I was affects each and every part days hate presenting of any kind. I mean, constantly your peers, and to deliver of my day and has interfered why wouldn’t they? It takes a great deal wishing I with both my education and of courage to be able to get up in front of could be something with confidence. social life at times. your teachers and your peers, and to de- anyone, Some may think the fear liver something with confidence. For most anyone else, because of presenting is just one of people, that is a scary thought. For those of then that would mean I would not have to those rites of passage, since it is a common fear us graduating this year, presentations seem live this way any longer. among many, but I wonder how many of these to be the unwanted constant that refuses to 5% of children ages 2 through 5 will teachers, peers, or adults actually know what it leave our lives. Just like the overwhelming develop a speech impediment, the most com- is like to have and experience such a debilitat- responsibility of figuring out our futures, mon one being a stutter. Not all impediments ing characteristic. It is exhausting to always presentations keep popping up out of no- acquired during childhood are permanent. concern yourself with public opinion and where when we least expect them. In fact, most phase out with age; however, public appearance, but when you are forced to Whether it is something quick for a I am not one of those people. Living with grow up worrying about how you sound on an language class, a presentation for Econom- this frustration is an ongoing struggle. It irregular basis, it is bound to occur. ics, or the infamously dreaded Participa- is certainly not just something a kid has to Presentations are not just about overcom- tion in Government presentation, it affects complain about, although complaints are ing a lifelong terror of mine, they are about each and every person involved. Although commonly made about it. It is a linguistic finally saying to myself, “enough is enough, some may love a challenge or be intrigued deformity that affects several aspects of a per- it’s time to prove to yourself that you can do by it all, for the majority of people, it is son’s, not to mention a child’s, life. Being one this.” However, that is much easier said than as much nerve wracking as it is stressful. of those people has never, not once, not even done. Public speaking is more than just a fear. I Imagine growing up with an all-consuming for a day, been easy. A life filled with anxiety, have grown up with the mentality of avoiding fear of public speaking, a fear that festered self-blame, and mortification can, and in my humiliation at all costs, including situations with time due to an unbearable speech case has, affected a person’s self-concept, self- where I would need to put myself out there, impediment acquired during childhood. esteem, personality, and personal relation- socialize just a little outside of my comfort Imagine waking up every morning as a ships. The number one fear of all who suffer zone, or do something I had never done before. child, terrified to speak for fear of ridicule, from a speech impediment is public speak- Even the littlest things became massive hurdles ostracization, and judgment. Can anyone ing. One might say “just do it, just get it over to overcome, such as introducing myself in imagine what that does to a person? To with and then you will be alright”, and while any way, ordering my own food, participat- their self-esteem? Their confidence? If you that is good advice, it is never that simple. ing in class, or even interacting with people. are thinking the effects were negative you The anticipation is the absolute worst for Accumulating all these unnecessary fears was not only irritating, but also demeaning. That kind of relentless commotion takes its toll and The Arrowhead 2015•2016 leaves a mark of never-ending shame. Editor...... McKenzie Burns Surely I am not the only person with an Reporters ...... Amanda Bogatka, Morgan Costanzo, embarrassing impediment such as my own, Gianna Goodwin, Paul Sacchetti, Rachel Treers but during “presentation season”, it seems Artwork...... Emily Campbell a rather important topic to address. Many Photographer...... Faith Brown Advisor...... Mrs. Halliday people make judgments or false claims before they know the true facts about a person re- The Arrowhead Policy – It is the policy of The Arrowhead that all letters-to-the-editor garding their situation. So if you do not know, must be signed for verification with the author. However, The Arrowhead will withhold do not understand, or feel the need to make a the writer’s name upon request. The Arrowhead reserves the right to edit all submitted comment, just ask instead. manuscripts. Students may place letters or articles in the Arrowhead mailbox located in This is my story. This is who I am. It’s time the guidance office. Opinions expressed on the editorial pages are those of the students people heard the truth, as messy and complicated and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the administration or the advisor. as it is. -Amanda Bogatka Arrowhead 2016 The Arrowhead 3

and seeing my friends. I miss the food, too. Oh, and the weather! Student Spotlight: It’s really cold here.” Foreign Exchange: • E.Z.: “I miss the food! But I miss having fun and freedom. I feel Impressions of Our Part restricted to the rules here, like of America everything is illegal! I miss my The United States: land of the free, home family and friends, too.” of the brave. It’s right there in our national • M.O.: “I miss the city anthem. With such a bold claim, millions and the magic of it. Here, of people dream of coming to America to there is nothing to see. I experience the ‘good ‘ole American way- miss the transportation, of-life.’ Luckily for us at Mohonasen, there too. Trains, buses, trams is a foreign exchange program that helps that allowed me to go turn some of these dreams into a reality. We anywhere. I miss hav- sat down with Margarida Figueiredo, Elena ing independence and Zanasi, Michaela Ondrakova, and Linda freedom.” Marie Ranau to hear about what it’s like to • L.R.: “I miss freedom experience America for the first time. and having the ability to Left to right: Michaela Ondrakova, Margarida Figueiredo, Linda Marie Ranau, Elena Zanasi Q: Where are you from? go everywhere. I miss my • M.F.: “Portugal.” friends and I really miss Saturdays, and there’s no home- • E.Z.: “Italy.” my pet!” work, we study hard. We read • M.O.: “I’m from the Czech Repub- Q: What’s the best thing you’ve done dozens of pages to study. Here it’s lic.” here so far? cool because the teachers like you and are willing to help you, in Italy • L.R.: “Germany.” • M.F.: “Semi-formal. It reminded me they hate you. I like having sports Q: What was your first impression of of home.” and activities in school here, and America? • E.Z.: “Going to Dunkin Donuts, how you can choose your sub- • M.F.: “I was excited! I was like ‘oh it’s good there. And semiformal, jects.” my gosh this is just like the movies!’ because I love parties and it was • M.O.: “At home we have 45 min- Everything is so big here, and I re- legal. I liked the cruise in the New ute periods, and you’re at school member looking out the window (of York City trip, too.” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’s more the plane) and thinking it was just • M.O.: “I liked the New York trip subjects here. At home, there’s 30 like on T.V.” and Northport, it was the best so people in one class and we don’t • E.Z.: “I was excited, too. It’s re- far. I felt close to home in North- change classes, so we get closer to ally different, though, school and port.” everyone. Here, it’s always some- everything is different. There’s lots • L.R.: “The New York trip and New one else. The grades are different of people here, like you can really Jersey.” than at home, too. We use a 1-5 be yourself here. You can wear flip Q: How is the schooling here different flops, dye your hair fun colors, and scale, not the 100 that you use. We from the schooling at home? have specialty high schools, as stuff and that’s all weird for Ital- • M.F.: “I was confused at first, well, where you go for what you ians.” because at home we have Monday want to do.” • M.O.: “I was kind of disappointed, the same classes, Tuesday the same • L.R.: “We have 13 years instead to be honest. I expected there to be classes, Wednesday the same class- of 12. At home, it’s every day the more stuff to do every day. The first es, like that, and not the letter days. same classes, and we don’t have week I was here I was home and did There’s a lot of school spirit here, school sports. We’re only in school nothing, but that’s changed as the we don’t have that much at home. until about 1:20, so it’s much year’s gone on. At first, I felt impris- I’m used to the hours being 45 or shorter. We don’t have as much oned.” 60 minutes, but here it’s so precise, homework as you do here, but it’s • L.R.: “Everything is so different, I we change classes at, like 43 and 11 so much harder.” was a little disappointed. You can’t and it’s kind of weird. The teacher do anything if you don’t have a car.” relationships are closer here, but Thanks ladies, we wish you the Q: What’s the thing you miss most there’s a ton of homework.” best in this adventure and all the about being home? • E.Z.: “Well at home, we don’t have others that life brings you! • M.F.: “I miss walking everywhere a locker, and we go to school on -McKenzie Burns 4 The Arrowhead Arrowhead 2016

Research is the next aspect of your means no hoodies and ripped jeans. You don’t presentation. Many students think this is the have to wear a suit, but make an effort to look nice The Infamous PIG Project: easiest part of the assignment, but that doesn’t by wearing a collared shirt and dress pants. Clothes mean it’s not important. If you can become an aren’t everything; you must also be conscious of Tips for Success expert on your person, you will be able to talk your presence. Think of how you present yourself to your audience. How do you carry yourself? All of Mr. Martin’s Participation in freely about him or her. Mr. Martin holds this How confident are you? This presence starts from Government (PIG) classes are required to in high regard, and ties it into the presentation confidence. Being an expert on your person is the perform research on an Influential American and by only allowing students a limited number of easiest way to gain this confidence. If you have give a formal eight to ten minute presentation note cards with a limited amount of information a reserve of knowledge on your person, you’ll be on their chosen person. This person must be on them. Note cards should not be used for able to confidently convey your argument. American, deceased, and they must have had reciting information but rather, they should be When making an argument, you have to have a significant role in the development of our used as a way to staying on track through your a claim. This could be anything, like your opinion. country. This task seems simple enough but, presentation. The easiest way to do this is to Mr. Martin does not care what your claim is, as when students at Mohonasen were asked how number your note cards as they pertain to your long as it’s backed up with significant research. He they felt about the assignment, there was a slides. At the top of your cards you should use doesn’t want students to be afraid of expressing universal feeling of nervousness. These nerves “buzz” words to jog your memory or push you how they feel and why. When he was asked are to be expected when there’s a presentation in a direction you want to talk about during a what he wants students to take away from the involved in an assignment but with the help particular slide. Sometimes a picture on your note assignment he said “Students have a voice and from some tips and tricks, this PIG presentation cards could help you recollect specific information it should be heard.” Stating your opinion and can become much less nerve racking. that’s key for the audience to understand what defending it is an effective way to connect with The first step in the PIG presentation is you’re talking about. the audience and make your presentation more choosing a person to research. This is arguably The ability to connect with your audience is convincing. Giving an underlying story will help the hardest or most important decision you’ll another skill that’s necessary for giving a great your argument flow and sell your audience on your make for this presentation, so make it count. presentation. Why give a presentation if no one claim. When you can back up your argument with Make sure to choose someone you find takes anything away from it? If the audience is research and a confident approach you will have a interesting. If you can think of anyone, try to engaged in your presentation, then you have rock solid presentation. find someone who you could connect with. made it interesting and effective. The ways These tips will help alleviate stress on This could mean finding someone you share the you can grab your audience from the start is presentation day. They will allow you to relax and same view as, someone who’s active in the same the aesthetics of your presentation. Your slides give your presentation with a clear mind. This will things as you or someone your hero looks up should be well organized and easy to follow, increase your chances of scoring a good grade. to. Choosing the right person can cut down on there should be pictures that comment on the stress a great deal, because this will make the present topic and, it should use contrasting color By Paul Sacchetti research more enjoyable, making you less likely schemes. Your personal image is also part of your to skimp out on the research. presentation. You should dress for success; this MUSIC NEWS: Top Songs of 2015

• 679: Fetty Wap ft. Remy Boyz • Good For You: Selena Gomez • Marvin Gaye: Charlie Puth ft. • Talking Body: Tove Lo • Bad Blood: Taylor Swift ft. • Heartbeat Song: Kelly Meghan Trainor • The Hills: The Weekend • One Last Time: Kendrick Lamar Clarkson Ariana • Time Of Our Lives: Pitbull ft. • Can’t Feel My Face: The • Hello: Adele Grande Ne-Yo • Perfect: Weekend • Hey Mama: David Guetta ft. One Direction • Want To Want Me: Jason • Cheerleader: OMI Nicki Minaj • Photograph: Ed Sheeran Derulo • Cool for the Summer: • Hotline Bling: Drake • Same Old Love: Selena • Watch Me: Silentó Demi Lovato • Lean On: Major Lazer & DJ Gomez • What Do You Mean: Justin • Elastic Heart: Sia Snake ft. MØ • See You Again: Wiz Khalifa Bieber • Ex’s & Oh’s: Elle King • Like I’m Gonna Lose You: ft. Charlie Puth • Where Are U Now: Skrillex & • Shut Up and Dance: r • Fight Song: Rachel Platten Meghan Trainor ft. John Walk The Diplo ft. Justin Biebe Legend Moon • Wildest Dreams: • Focus: Ariana Grande Taylor Swift • Love Me Like You Do: Ellie • Sorry: Justin Bieber • You Know You Like It: • Four Five Seconds: Rihanna & DJ Goulding • Stitches: Kanye West & Paul McCartney Shawn Mendes Snake & Aluna George • Love Yourself: Justin Bieber • Sugar: • Fun: Pitbull ft. Chris Brown Maroon 5 Emily Campbell Arrowhead 2016 The Arrowhead 5 Another student tags the idea of group Whatever the reason, testing onto Calkins’ suggestion. This would Investigative Series: cheating is still an entail students working in groups, ranging Academic Crimes from two or three to an entire class, to complete an exam. This form of testing is The Student’s Perspective alarmingly large issue typically seen in colleges and universities, and The headlines of today’s world in high school, one that appears promising. However, in high schools consist of talk about how humans have it seems to be less so, for college-level exams grown into a morally corrupt species, desperately needs a fix. are much more difficult to study for, as well as and how this corruption is because more difficult and time consuming than high of things like guns, refugees, and gay apply school exams. Although a good suggestion marriage. With the 2016 presidential election the knowledge, there is no guarantee that the in theory, it may be a while before we see less than a year away, American news not student has learned the material. Sure, the Ms. Derochie handing out a group test to her only highlights the corruption, but also how grade went in the grade book, but at what English 9’s. each candidate proposes to fix it. Despite this cost? Cheating being a prevalent issue, the talk of ‘re-moralizing’ our society, not a single Victoria Banks, also a senior at Mohonasen, morality of our society’s youth can be called candidate is concerned with the corruption views cheating in a different light. “If you’re into question. If cheating in a high school where it really matters; at its source, here in not smart enough, you’re seen as not good setting equates to shoplifting in the real our schools. The corruption in the real world enough,” she says. Other students agree, world, how many shoplifters are we raising? is known as cheating here in our little high claiming that the pressure to achieve academic How many of those students who cheat school, and it happens more often than success is high, and that teacher expectations in high school will commit an act of fraud one would like to know about. Cheating, of students are skyrocketing. “There is a lack sometime later in life? Stop shaking your as defined by the Merriam-Webster Online of confidence in our abilities,” claims junior head, because the stretch isn’t that far. Out of Dictionary, is “to violate rule dishonestly,” Nafis Wright, “It’s bringing us all down.” the people polled to obtain the data previously typically in hopes of gaining an advantage over Education reforms are abundant in our state, mentioned, roughly 40% were seniors, others. In a survey of over 250 students here and with the dreaded Common Core at Mohonasen High School, 88% admitted to curriculum lurking over every student’s cheating on an academic assignment at one head, it is questionable as to how If cheating in a high point in their educational career; a remarkably true the previous statements are. high number which begs one question: why? school setting equates Is it that pressure and expectations Many of the students polled were surprised are too high? Or is it that workload to learn that cheating includes things like to shoplifting in the and difficulty are increasing and our copying homework and asking a friend for students are having trouble rising to real world, how many an answer on a quiz. “Why does it matter the challenge? if I copy homework?” one student asked, shoplifters are we “I’m still getting it done.” From this, there raising? are two obvious conclusions to be drawn. Cheating issues Either students are unaware they are cheating Whatever the reason, cheating is (which is sometimes the case in issues such still an alarmingly large issue in high school, students who will be headed off to college as plagiarism), or they are unaware of the one that desperately needs a fix. Freshman in a few short months. They are one step greater effect that cheating on an individual Lena Calkins proposes that teachers “stop away from the real world with the mindset assignment will have. Samantha Purcell, a giving zeros for homework that isn’t done.” that cheating, copying, and sneaking behind senior at Mohonasen, understands the student This solution makes more sense than one authority’s back is okay. Is this what we want mindset. “(Cheating) on homework I get. might think, for it will stop students from entering our society as the next generation of Once or twice isn’t that big of a deal and copying homework just to get the grade. If adults? Even more alarming is the fact that, doesn’t really deserve a penalty, but people homework consisted entirely of ungraded of the remaining 60% of polled students, should realize they need to study for tests.” assignments, the incentive would no longer 45% were freshman. Despite their young Purcell makes a point which many students be a five-point grade. Instead, students would age, these students have already established seem to agree with: copying homework is have to emerge from the tunnel vision they that cheating is an okay act to commit. How okay in moderation. No one is perfect, so it’s are currently caught in and look into the is it that we have raised our children into this understandable that every student is going to future. On the unit test or final exam, those mindset? Is this really how high schoolers copy a homework assignment at least once. who completed the homework assignments should be thinking? Such low standards of But it’s the people who copy an assignment will be better prepared and score higher than morality in America’s youth reflect poorly every week that are the real issue. These those who did not complete said assignments. on our entire society, and only threaten to students don’t fully grasp the consequences Calkins’ proposal also promises to fix cheating continue decreasing unless we act now. How of their actions. Homework is assigned to issues in testing environments; better prepared should we act? Now that’s up to you. ensure extra practice and that students can students will feel confident going into understand and apply the material. If the time exams, and will not feel the need to look at a -McKenzie Burns isn’t taken to work though the material and “smarter” neighbor’s answers. 6 The Arrowhead Arrowhead 2016

Semi-Formal 2015!

• Tuesday, November 24th at Water’s Edge Lighthouse Arrowhead 2016 The Arrowhead 7 3. If I didn’t have you 6. I know you know Are concussions a there would be that I made those SONG nothing left mistakes maybe once LYRIC The shell of a man or twice problem in the NFL who could never be And by once or twice Fill-in- his best I mean and NHL? ______sun ______times With the recent release of the-Blank blockbuster hit, Concussion, Noah 4. I’m in California 7. I said, “No one has to Vice provides a closer look into Think you know your dreaming about who know what we do, “ the latest controversial topic in music? Test that we used to be His hands are in my theory by seeing if American sports. When we were hair, his clothes are in you know the lyrics to Many teams have lost athletes younger and free my room these songs! due to big hits during the game. ______our feet ______sound Athletes have recovered from 1. I’mma let you know and keep it simple 8. Excuse me if I seem bad injuries and can still make it 5. Ever since I left ______so simple the city, You got a little unimpressed back in time for games during a reputation for with this the season. However big hits to 2. I’m like, yeah, she’s yourself now ______with this the head can cause a concussion fine ______left out which is a head trauma injury. ______mine -Amanda Bogatka Concussions in sports are devastating and they come up the season. Many great athletes have been 10 years. His career was ended by most in the NFL and the NHL. forced to sit out multiple seasons or post-concussion syndrome and he A concussion is when someone’s even retire because of concussions. was forced to retire. Another NHL head shakes and the brain moves. According to Bleacher Report, player whose career was ended by a This happens a lot during every NFL concussions are getting just as bad as concussion was Jeff Beukeboom with steroids in sports. Earlier in June, 49ers a hit to the face by Matt Johnson who offensive tackle Anthony Davis made played for the Kings. SONG LYRIC a statement saying that he wanted According to ESPN, many officials to take time off from playing football are trying to make changes to the NFL Fill-in-the- to let his brain and body heal. Nick and NHL by looking for big hits during ANSWERS Kypreos played professional hockey games. Most officials call flags for Blank: in the NHL and played for more than plays that have hits like head butts and 1. SONG: THE HILLS people who spear. They warn athletes Artist: The Weeknd 5. SONG: HOTLINE BLING to play with a smart mindset and Missing Lyric: “tryna keep it up Artist: Drake think about their careers, as these hits don’t seem so simple” Missing Lyric: “Everybody knows can cause them to possibly end very 2. SONG: 679 and I feel left out” early. Traumatic brain injuries can even Artist: Fetty Wap ft. Montana 6. SONG: SORRY cause death. People who still play with Bucks Artist: Justin Bieber concussion increase their chances of Missing Lyric: “Wonder when Missing Lyric: “Maybe a couple a being even more brain damaged. Many she’ll be mine” hundred times” athletic trainers in high school search 3. SONG: DRAG ME DOWN 7. SONG: WILDEST DREAMS for big hits in games and take athletes Artist: One Direction Artist: Taylor Swift out of the game even if they don’t Missing Lyric: “If I didn’t have Missing Lyric: “And his voice is a have concussions. It is really important you, I’d never see the sun” familiar sound” that everyone who plays highly physical 4. SONG: HELLO 8. SONG: HERE contact sports be aware of concussions. Artist: Adele Artist: Alessia Cara If people are not aware of concussions Missing Lyric: “I’ve forgotten Missing Lyric: “An anti-social it can cause many players to not play how it felt before the world fell pessimist but usually I don’t the game they love if they do not take it at our feet” mess with this” seriously. -Amanda Bogatka By: Noah Vice 8 The Arrowhead Arrowhead 2016 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Chris DeNoviov and Joseph Galusha The Impact of Wrestling Upon the Life of Chris DeNovio on Mohon Bowling Joseph Galusha Christian DeNovio is a Mohonasen High School senior who is hoping the Wrestling was a sport invented by the Greeks in Varsity Bowling Team will go undefeated this the early ages of the world, but was not added to an 2015-2016 bowling season. DeNovio is a very Olympic games until the late 1890s, 1896 to be exact. accomplished bowler who will hopefully help lead The sport of wrestling is one of the most enduring, the Mohonasen bowling team to a Sectional victory laboring, and condition necessary sports to exist in the this year. world of high school sports. From the practice mat to DeNovio has been bowling since he was nine the match, one must practice their moves and then years old. He made the high school bowling team use those same moves to subdue an opponent for a when he was in tenth grade. Mohonasen has match. The conditioning of the wrestlers also plays a a very good bowling team, so it was quite an huge role in their standings amongst those of the same accomplishment for DeNovio to make the team weight class. Senior Joseph Galusha is one of the better in 10th grade. Throughout DeNovio’s bowling wrestlers to come through the hallways of Mohonasen High School and hopes to be career, he has had many accomplishments. DeNovio has had two perfect the best by the end. games and one 800 series. For DeNovio to be only 17 years old and have these The journey of Joseph Galusha to where he is now as a great senior wrestler for accomplishments proves how good of a bowler he is. the Mohonasen Warriors starts back in Draper Middle School when he was in seventh DeNovio is hoping to bowl yet another 300 game this year and to “win grade. “I began wrestling in middle school on the modified wrestling team with Coach sectionals so my senior class and I can put our mark on Mohonasen bowling Jones” said Joe, as he explained where it all started for him. He had family that had history.” When it comes to DeNovio’s personal strengths for bowling, he has wrestled before, so he figured he might as well try it when he had the opportunity in many. When things don’t go his way in the match or he’s just having a bad middle school. day, DeNovio is very good at keeping calm and bringing himself back on track. When asked about his high school career as a varsity wrestler at the 182 weight “When you’re doing badly, getting angry and frustrated can only hurt you; you class, Joe explained his placement at some of the tournaments he participated in got to keep your calm and cheer on your team.” during this time. “I’ve placed first in most of my tournaments, because once I get into Bowling is a game about consistency. You must shoot the same exact shot my zone, I can’t be stopped unless my opponent happens to just naturally know more every time you bowl to be competitive at a high level. DeNovio is very consistent. moves (than I do) and how to use them.” Through a ten shot game, DeNovio will shoot the same shot eight of those ten The tournaments are the best part of Joe’s wrestling season. “Going to Bristol, times, which is very good. DeNovio is very excited to start the new bowling Connecticut was one of the highlights of my year” said Joseph as we talked about season. “Our bowling team has a lot of experience and a lot of great bowlers his wrestling career. Joey dished on what some of his personal strengths are, that he this year, we should be able to do very well and I’m excited to be a part of it.” loves wrestling and hates losing with a passion. The fact that losing makes him mad His 9 years of practice and hard work surely shows as you watch DeNovio on the motivates him to win every match possible. lanes. Last season, Joey only lost only one or two matches throughout the season; he Along with bowling, DeNovio also plays varsity football and tennis. In his was the closest he has ever been to an undefeated season. Maybe this year will be the free time, DeNovio likes to play pickup football games and video games with his year for Joseph to take the title and have his undefeated senior season. friends. “After playing competitively, it’s always fun to play with your friends and Joey talked about some of the team strengths, “We have every weight class filled just have fun. It’s a nice way to stay active in the off-season or when there is no this year and we have tons of replacements for every spot. We’re hoping that every practice. Playing video games gives me the chance to relax and have some down wrestler will be a valuable part of the team and will help us accomplish our goals of time.” winning.” After Mohonasen, DeNovio hopes to go to college to become a sports Joseph explained how even though he participates in football and baseball announcer. He would like to eventually be like Bob Costas or Phil Simms. (sometimes), football is number one for him while wrestling remains a close second. In college, he also would like to continue bowling, either for the school or At the end of our interview we had a quick laugh...I decided to state that I would just recreationally. DeNovio has not decided on a school yet but his top two beat him at least once this year. We all know how this will turn out... choices are SUNY Oswego and Syracuse University, two great schools for his major. -Bryan Smith DeNovio is very passionate about bowling and sports. He has bowled for years and practices every chance he gets. He also loves playing pickup games with his friends so he can stay active and play the sports he loves. He will eventually go to college to become a sports announcer and get a job An Interview with Senior surrounding his passion. DeNovio has excelled both academically and athletically, Cheerleader, Sam Mauceri which is why he’s this week’s athlete of the week. Sam Mauceri is a great representation of an -Kyle Thomas athlete at Mohonasen. I sat down to ask her a few questions about what she does while school isn’t in determined. She always cheer due to a shoulder injury. Even though it was very session. She is a senior this year and participates in puts her team first and painful and scary; she was able to make a full recovery Cheerleading. This sport occurs during the fall and works very hard to achieve and came back to practices in no time. winter season, and she takes part in both. Sam cheers her goals. Sam feels that Sam’s goals in the sport are to get her standing tuck at a varsity level and has since her sophomore year. a team strength is that, as a whole, the group of girls by the end of the year. This is an extremely hard skill In total she has cheered for 5 years, including school is really talented and gets along very well. “We are so to master, but Sam’s talent and positivity will help her and All Star Cheer, which she did for a year. Some of close in and out of cheer. We have made many lifelong to achieve this. Her long term goal after high school is her accomplishments are winning the cheerleading friendships through the love of cheerleading”, said to go to college for criminal psychology. Overall Sam nationals this past season, and having our football team Sam during her interview. Although she works very Mauceri makes a great candidate for athlete of the win their homecoming game, which she cheered for. hard at what she does, Sam has had some setbacks in week. A personal strength of Sam’s is that she is extremely her sport; last year she had to take some time off of -Jenna LaCasse