Walk to Raise Awareness a Success

Mete r Chronicle Produced by the students of the Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School Volume 29, Issue 4 Montrose Area School District May 2013 INSIDE Walk to Raise Awareness A Success

By Briana

Johnson PHOTO COURTESY OF C.KERWIN ent way,” Mrs. Flaherty said. Staff reporter Junior Brad Proof was excited to partici- On Sunday, April 21 pate because he feels like students and staff mem- it was for a good cause. bers from MAHS attend- “It was a great way ed a walk at Penn State’s to exercise and enjoy the main campus for a one great weather,” Brad said. mile walk or five k fun run. Life skills class holds their first Principal Mr. Tal- This event helped to raise larico also had high baby photo contest. To learn awareness for the Special more look at page 3. hopes for this event. Olympics. Most impor- “I thought the walk tantly, it helped celebrate was a great opportunity the differences in all of us. for our kids and staff “I thought this would to participate in a very be a wonderful way to worthwhile event and to bring the community top things off all of them and our students togeth- were able to run through er for a great cause,” the tunnel at Beaver Sta- learning support teach- dium and run on the field. er Caitlin Kerwin said. They learned how impor- Anyone in this school tant these awareness walks The Meteors track team works or community could have are and how important it is signed up to participate in hard to prepare for a change in The group of students, staff, and family who particpated in the Penn State Walk. to give back to your com- league. Check them out on page this event. A total of 25 stu- munity,” Mr. Tallarico said. 7. dents, teachers and parents signed opportunity and made it available art teacher Mrs. Jennifer Flaherty. It’s the hope of Miss Ker- up to participate. Miss Kerwin is to our school and community. “I wanted to participate be- win and all the participants to hoping to do this every year and “It was a beautiful day and cause it’s for a good cause and I have event continue in the fu- would like to have many more Matthew Porrini was the first and feel like I have a personal con- ture. Miss Kerwin would like people participating in the future. only participant to finish the 5k in nection with the kids in Mr. to give a special thanks to Mr. Dates to Remember She was researching commu- a wheelchair,” Miss Kerwin said. Schank’s class. I wanted to feel Tallarico for all his help in ...... nity events and found this great One of the participants was like I was helping in a differ- making this event possible...... Memorial Day May 27th Skis, Slopes and Snowboarders NHS Induction By Laura Brink From the time of the be- May 30th Staff Reporter Smuggler’s Notch has not For Mrs. Kelly, the junior high somersaulted, and wound up with Spanish Honors Society In March, the senior high Ski only some of the best conditions Ski Club advisor and organizer of my left leg beneath me, and my Club took their annual trip to Kil- in the country, but also their re- the Vermont trip, who has attended ski was still attached to the boot.” Induction lington, Vermont. The members sort features many other ameni- every trip and has been skiing for Mrs. Kelly can now be May 31st from the high school club have ties to enjoy; ball pits, swim- sixteen years, this outing should seen limping around school on been taking the seasonal trip to ming pools, and hot tubs are just have seemed almost routine. crutches, in light of her acci- Last Day of School the Smuggler’s Notch for the past a few of the other attractions. “We had spectacular weather dent, but she doesn’t plan to be June 12th seven years. Smuggler’s Notch is For the many students on the and conditions at Smuggler’s on them for too much longer. a four season destination, sitting trip who were experienced skiers, Notch this year. Add to this an “I have a surgery scheduled to on 3,000 acres in the heart of the Smuggler’s Notch provided excit- amazing group of students and repair a torn ACL and MCL on the Green Acres in Central Vermont. ing new terrains like the Glades. two terrific chaperones, and it 15th and will, most likely, be us- It is the largest ski area in the east- Glade skiing, which is downhill couldn’t have been a better ex- ing crutches a couple weeks after- ern United States, and has the larg- skiing through trees off-trail or on perience!” Mrs. Kelly said. ward; so …. maybe until the first est vertical drop in New England a defined woods trail, appealed to Unfortunately, while ski- part of May?” Mrs. Kelly said. at 3050 feet. Though it’s known many students like Chris Arnold, ing in Vermont, Mrs. Kel- The trip to Vermont was a for its near perfect snow condi- Allyn Gardner and David Maxey ly tore her ACL/MCL. fun time for all and surely an tions, there is more to do than just who all said “the Glades” were When asked how she hurt event to look forward to dur- ski or snowboard at this resort. their favorite part of their trip. herself she said,” Um.... I’ve been ing the upcoming ski season! “My favorite part, other than First timer Allyn said,” through this multiple times in my Injured or not, Mrs. Kelly snowboarding, was everything Vermont was not what I ex- head. I took an intermediate trail plans on joining in on the fun. else that was around; the pool, ice pected with the different scen- which led through a steep and ” I will be skiing in Vermont cream, and the shops and stuff,” ery, different people, dif- narrow chute. I turned to the left next year!” Mrs. Kelly said. sophomore Andreas Mittman said. ferent everything!” to slow, caught an edge, I think I PAGE 2 MAY 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE Tis the Season… IONS Members for Prom! Visit Baltimore By Holly Andre By Lindsay Darrow Staff Reporter Staff Reporter

further drive,” Sam said. Junior Cameron Dean On March 21 and 22 MAHS In Baltimore, they went to an On May 3rd, Montrose held Sam is on the prom deco- is excited that prom was chemistry teacher Mrs. Lewis aquarium, saw a 4-D movie and its annual prom. It was much like rating committee, so she made held at Stone Hedge. took 12 IONS members on a went on a ghost tour. The ghost other years save for one large the hour-long trip four times. “I’m happy [it was at Stone trip to Baltimore, Maryland and tour was a little history lesson change; this year, prom was held “That’s a lot of wast- Hedge] because Stone Hedge is Washington D.C. IONS is a club about the haunted mysteries of at Stone Hedge golf course in Fac- ed gas,” Sam said. really, really nice,” Cameron said. that Mrs. Lewis created for stu- Fells Point. The group learned toryville, PA. Previously, prom Senior Lizzie Esco- Since MAHS has a junior/se- dents who are in chemistry or all about the ghosts that reside had been held at The Summit, but bar, however, isn’t too con- nior prom, this year’s event won’t have taken chemistry and who in the walls of the buildings and it was unavailable this year, so cerned with the drive. be the first for many attendees. have an interest in the subject. under the streets. A 4-D movie is prom organizers were tasked with “It’s pretty much a Junior Callista Newhart has gone The students visit both Lathrop a type of movie that goes beyond finding a new location. Many stu- straight road to get there… to MAHS’s prom before, and so Street and Choconut Valley El- the typical 3-D movie by incorpo- ementary to show the younger rating wind, movement or other dents were excited about the new not too bad,” Lizzie said. have Cameron, Sam and Lizzie. students fun experiments and venue, but this change brought On the night of the prom, Cameron attended last year’s effects, as the scene requires, teach them a little about chemis- making the viewer feel as though worries for some students. some students may have been prom, but he had high hopes for this try. Besides visiting the elemen- they are really part of the action. According to Mapquest.com, temporarily lost when driv- year’s event, and it came through. tary schools, Mrs. Lewis plans a With all the exciting activi- the trip to Stone Hedge from the ing to the unfamiliar loca- “I went last year [but] trip for IONS members to Bal- ties planned, there was some- high school is about a 50 min- tion, but that is the only major I think this year [it] was timore and Washington D.C. thing for everyone to enjoy. ute drive, much further way than problem the distance caused. even better!” Cameron said. This year the students con- “My favorite part is the the previous location. Junior Bri Aside from travel wor- Kathlyn Fisher, an em- sisted of seniors Alex Woodward, aquarium. I think every tank Thompson said that she was ner- ries, people were very ex- ployee at Stone Hedge, thinks Tommy Krupinski, Garrett Miller, is a work of art. The set-up is vous about people driving back cited for this year’s prom… that MAHS students had a great Makayla Dearborn, Tim Preston, wonderful,” Mr. Oleniacz said. home. Bri had an idea of how especially some senior girls! time at prom. This will be the Ashlynn Cobb, Sam Dixon, and In Washington D.C., the the school could provide safe Lizzie and Sam were both look- second prom that Stone Hedge Dan English, and juniors Dallas group took a bus tour and had travel for students whose paring forward to the new venue. has hosted in their new facility. Jerauld, Sam Poole and Lindsay their pictures taken outside of the ents are wary about them driving. “It was nice to go some- “[Our banquet room is] new Darrow. Mrs. Lewis was ac- White House. They got off the “I’d really like if the school where new,” Sam said. and very open and it’s warm companied by Mr. Oleniacz, Mrs. buses at the Lincoln Memorial would have a charter bus for “I was ecstatic for the and welcoming. There are crys- DePhillips and Mr. Axworthy. and Arlington National Cemetery. those individuals who can’t make new location! Change is tal chandeliers hanging from The students appreciated the They walked through Arlington it to [Stone Hedge],” Bri said. good, especially when it’s the ceilings and the students opportunities offered by the trip. remembering all those who have Senior Sam Poirier wasn’t my senior prom,” Lizzie said. were able to enjoy some fresh “I thought the trip was of fallen in the service of our country. looking forward to the drive either. “The location didn’t change air out on our covered deck,” great value. I have never been Even though they missed the to Baltimore before so I was re- first train back, they all returned “For myself and many the overall event, just the scen- Kathlyn said. “I think the stu- ally excited to go. I knew that we other students, it is a much ery. Prom is prom,” Lizzie said. dents had a great time here!” safely but very tired. The trip were going to Washington D.C. was very fun and educational. as well. Although I went to D.C. “I would recommend the PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAIGE’S PHOTIQUE before a few years ago, I was trip because it’s 48 hours of one happy to go back,” Alex said. on one time with Mrs. Lew- The group did so many in- is,” Tommy Krupinski said. teresting and exciting things.

...... Not Horsin’ Around By Holly Andre Staff Reporter

According to BBC News, compete, she loves to there are many dangers in horse trail ride with her horses. riding, and they list it as “a risk “We go through a field and go to sport,” but that isn’t stopping the road,” Markayla said. “Some- seventh-graders Megan Mon- times we stop at Seahag Soap.” teforte and Markayla Fabrizio! “I’ve had to give up going to “I’d never give up parties,” Megan said. “[Riding my riding,” Megan said. horses is] one of my top priorities.” Megan attends local English Megan spends three to fours shows, and sometimes she trav- hours at the barn with her horses els up to three hours to get to the three times each week. They’re shows! Her horse Archie won boarded at Birchtown Stables Reserve Grand two years ago at near Elk Mountain, and it’s about the annual Ride For a Cure show a 45-minute drive for Megan to in Dillsburg, PA. In one season, get to the stables. Markayla keeps Members of prom court dance after the crowning the prom Queen and King. This year’s monarchs Megan and her horses won five her horses in a barn at her house. were Kelsey Brink and Evan Castrogiovanni. Visible is prom’s new setting, Stone Hedge. According to students, the elaborate chandeliers and windows overlooking gorgeous country side, provided a Grand Champion titles in the short “I see my horses everyday, nice touch to an unforgettable night. stirrup and pleasure division. and I work with them when the While Markayla doesn’t weather is nice,” Markayla said. METEOR CHRONICLE MAY 2013 PAGE 3 Life Skills Class Spring Fever In the Air Holds MAHS Staff By Laura Brink Staff Reporter Photo Contest By Dan Zapolski ture belonged to which teacher. Staff Reporter “It was my idea to do the work and team bonding. If neither When asked what chang- REGAN C. OF COURTESY PHOTO Ah Spring, the season of in- of those options appeals, students es for her in the spring Ms. photo contest like we did when creasing daylight, warming tem- can look into joining the boys’ Kenehan said, “My clothes! And I was in high school at Bish- peratures, the rebirth of flowers tennis team or girls’ softball team. my shoes … I love flip-flops.” op O’Hara,” Mr. Schank said. and plants, new outfits, and the No need to worry, sports are Students at Montrose look Numerous photos were new promise of summer to come. not the only activities offered forward to many new things now brought in by the teachers and put With spring making its (very at MAHS; there are many fun that it’s spring. The high school on a poster, all at random. Guess- slow) descent on the little town of clubs to join! The drama club clubs and entire grades are taking es and assumptions were made, Montrose, things begin to change has been working very hard to many trips this spring. Between but in the end, Ashlea Wilson for the students and faculty. Our put on their spring show, Drop Ions, the band trip to Florida and won due to a random draw out winter coats and attitudes are be- Dead, and the gardening or Spanish and French Club trips, of a hat because of a five way tie. ing shed, making way for new book club is always looking students are sure to find some- “We were very excited to activities and new experiences. for new and excited members! thing they fancy. Seniors can look do it and it turned out to be “My favorite thing about And still, other students forward to the Hershey Trip, the a success,” Mr. Schank said. spring is probably the weath- find hobbies outside of school. senior trip to Virginia and the very The life skills class er; it’s hotter, or at least “I do Mixed Martial Arts important, prom and graduation! hopes to have more rounds it’s supposed to be,” eighth (MMA), all year round,” Jake said. Yet some have more unique plans. of photo guessing in the fu- grader Jake O’Brien said. Teachers are also out “Now that it’s spring, I prac- ture and to have as much fun Spring officially began and about in the spring. tice more with my band; I play Can you guess the name of as they did doing it this year. with the vernal equinox, on “I personally don’t do guitar,” senior Tyler Dibble said. this MAHS faculty member? “The kids had a fun time with March 20, 2013. Yet, at Mon- any spring sports, but I coach “This spring we hope to release our (Answer: Mrs. Regan) it and we still have enough pic- trose Area, spring sports prac- soccer for a few third and E.P. [a four or five song album].” tures to do a couple more rounds tices began on Monday, March 4. fourth grade girls at Lathrop Tyler is in a band called, A New For many students at MAHS, and possibly could do it again in There are several different Street,” Ms. Kenehan said. Beginning, that he and a couple of it is hard to imagine that teach- the future if teachers bring in some activities students can do dur- When asked what his favorite his friends started this past year. ers were ever kids like us, but pictures again,” Mr. Schank said. ing the spring. Ambitious stu- things to do in the spring are, ju- Another senior Lance Nealy thanks to Mr. Schank and the The guesses that some students dents can join the track team nior Mckenze Clark said, “I enjoy is excited for spring because “I’m life skills class, students had a put in were quite funny, accord- coached by Mr. Castellani, or the working, riding something [four doing track for the first time!” chance to see just what our edu- ing to Mr. Schank and the class. boys’ baseball team, coached by wheelers, dirt bikes, etc.] and With all these new activities cators looked like back in the “When we got the guesses Mr.Cherney and Mr. Soden. Both taking my girlfriend on dates.” and chances, it’s hard not to love day. The life skills class held a from the photos taken, people these teams feature intense work- In life, things tend to spring! So go out and enjoy the photo contest that consisted of thought that Mrs. Brander was outs and good lessons in team- change with the seasons. good weather with good friends. teachers bringing in their baby a boy and Mr. Tallarico was a photos and students from all girl, but we hoped everybody grades guessing which baby pic- enjoyed it,” Mr. Schank said.

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“Life As We Know It” is a year-long series devoted to informing teens and the commu- Life As We Know It... nity about some of the issues teens face. Cyber Schooling Teaches Time Management By Katelyn Breslin Staff Reporter fluences and get through the rest of from teachers, etc,” Nathan said. morning to around three in the my teacher or even "raise my school free of drama and tempta- Another difference to con- afternoon. In cyber school, one hand” with a button and he/she tions,” junior Nathan Smoker said. sider in a traditional high school has more flexible hours and can will call on me and I can talk With technological advanc- The schooling experiences is being surrounded by peers. For have a little break from learning. via Mic. All my teachers also of- es, students now have another can vary when you compare cy- some students the social aspect “Time spent on school varies fer tutoring classes where you choice for their secondary edu- ber school to classroom learning is a pro, others consider it a con. each day. Monday, Wednesday, can attend and get extra help cation beyond home schooling for many different reasons. The “You have more of a so- and Friday I have two one hour outside of class,” Nathan said. or a high school: cyber school. setting is much different; with cy- cial life in regular school,” classes at 8:00am and 10:00am. Cyber schooling is another op- In cyber school, a student learns ber schooling one is not sitting in junior McKenze Clark said. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 90 tion available for students to con- the same standard curriculum a classroom with a teacher stand- Cyber school is a little dif- minute classes at 9am and 1pm. sider. When deciding which type that one would in a classroom, ing in front of the students teach- ferent because one is much more Sometimes my homework takes of schooling would best fit their but one has the freedom to learn ing a lesson as most are used to. self-reliant. However, just be- all day, sometimes I can finish by needs, students have many things it on a computer wherever and “The experience is similar, but cause one is cyber schooled, it noon. It really varies,” Nathan said. to consider. The amount of one whenever they like. In the past hardly like being in an actual high does not mean that they have Some students would be con- on one assistance a student needs, few years, many students have school classroom. Every week- no contact with others at all. cerned that if they had a question on the setting they are most comfort- made the switch from “regu- day I wake up and sign into a chat “I do have friends! Occasion- something they learned or needed able in and the amount of inter- lar school” to cyber School. room-like classroom and listen to ally in class you get the chance to help with homework, there would action they would like with peers The reasons students had for a teacher teach, so essentially it's work with other students. I’ve had not be a teacher to assist them. are just a few of these important choosing cyber school over a tra- like going to a real class. How- a few students where I’ve added “I do get help from teach- considerations. Whatever option ditional classroom setting varied. ever, it’s different because you them on Facebook,” Nathan said. ers the same way I would in a a student chooses, they should “I transferred to cyber school don't have things like students Regular school normally classroom. If I have a question make the most of what’s offered. so I could stay away from bad in- to interact with, face to face help runs from around eight in the or concern, I can chat message PAGE 4 MAY 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE

Main Editorial: Love Has No Age...Or Does It?

In high school, relation- time in your life, it seems that though. Sadly, there is a dou- to a relationship, it shouldn’t your relationship, if you really ship complications come in kids are always out to please ble standard when it comes to matter what anyone thinks or care about the person you are all shapes and sizes. One of each other, or their peers. the parent’s judgment. Mean- says about it. If two people with and you are willing to try the many problems that might Mostly seeking approval of ing that when it comes to the are truly happy together, no to work out whatever problem occur in a relationship would one another,” Mrs. Ohmnacht daughter dating an older boy, matter what the age, gender might occur in the relation- be age. Whether the boy is says. “And heading into a the parents would be way or anything else is. Even if it ship, that’s all that should older than the girl or the girl relationship where you are more judgmental than a boy does mean that your friends or really matter. is older than the boy, this can dating an older guy or girl dating an older girl. But it other peers have something to “My personal opinion on cause problems. will most likely open the door always doesn’t work out that say about the relationship at this is that people should be In some cases, a high for criticism which might put way. Some girls actually date hand. It’s none of their busi- able to date whoever they schooler might date a gradu- stress onto the relationship. some younger boys at times ness to begin with; why add in want,” Amanda says. “No one ate or a freshman might date a Yes, adults would probably as well. your opinion to try to cause a should have a say in what you senior. Either way there might be the most judgmental when “I’m actually dating a bigger issue? do in your life. It’s honestly be problems that follow, it comes to this. I believe ninth grader at the moment,” “If my friends were against none of their business. I have whether it is peers criticizing the bigger impact would be junior Amanda Stewart says. my relationship, it wouldn’t seen a 20 year old date 14 the relationship or even law coming from the child’s peers “Yeah, people have comments matter,” sophomore Nate Sav- year olds and 30 year olds enforcement getting involved other than the adults in their about me having a younger age says. “I am happy with date 50 year olds. If it’s okay if the age difference is that life.” boyfriend, but I ignore what- the girl I’m dating and that’s for them, why can’t it be okay great. With all the “complica- ever it is that they say because not going to change because for us? I know there’s a ma- The law for Pennsylvania tions,” there are also the I’m happy with whom I’m my friends disapprove.” turity difference but oh well. is 16 for consent, but that’s certain parents that don’t with and I’m not going to So even though you might If it makes you happy than go mostly just for sexual rela- mind their children dating let their opinion change my have a legal opinion on it for it with all your heart.” tions. There really are no laws older people. Mostly focusing mind.” sometimes, or your parents That also brings on the for dating; it really depends on the girl in the relationship All in all, when it comes and peers disapproving in issue of maturity. Sometimes on the parents or the guardian a young 16 or 17 year old of both parties. Some parents would date an older guy or are more lenient than others girl because they are looking when it comes to their chil- Meteor Chronicle for more mature people to dren dating. Certain parents Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School settle down with. act differently in this situa- Editor in chief...... Courtney Kimmell “I honestly like dating News/Features editor...... Meghan Spellman tion. The Chronicle is a student publication researched, written and someone a little bit older than Callie Curley produced by members of the staff named here and printed by “When it comes to my Opinion editor...... Maria Ingaglio me just because boys my age children it depends on how Callie Curley the Mulligan Printing Corporation. All unsigned editori- are extremely immature,” Arts & Entertainment editor...... Meghan Spellman als within this publication were written to reflect solely the big the age difference actu- Elementary editors...... Erica Reeves opinion of the entire newspaper staff. Letters to the editor junior Brittney Fenescy says. ally is,” Mr. Koloski says. Kayleah Trecoske are welcomed and will be published as space allows but must “Not saying that I will go for Junior high editor...... Erica Reeves be signed and include contact information. Names will be “Legally there is nothing you Kayleah Trecoske a 30 year old or anything but withheld upon request. The Chronicle reserves the right to Sports editor...... Nicki Lewis edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject can do in certain situations. Editorial cartoonist...... Frank Fruehan a couple of years aren’t a big But all in all, it’s not mostly Adviser...... Melissa Freethy to laws governing obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption deal in my opinion.” of the school process as are all contents of the newspaper. based on age; it’s based on the Staff The Chronicle’s editorial policy is available upon request. So all in all, putting aside children’s actions.” Lindsay Darrow, Michaela Pike, Samantha Santora, Daniel all the complications, a rela- Zapolski, Katelyn Breslin, Laura Brink, Holly Andre, Morgan Another thing that might Updyke, Meghan Gilhool, tionship should be consisted Madelyne Pasteka, Angela Russell, Letters to the editor are put stress on this kind of re- Sam Poole, always welcome! of only two people. Others lationship would be criticism. Tatiana Sangadzhieva, shouldn’t try to get involved This is not just from adults, Taylor Teed, Ashlea Wilson, especially if the two people but also your peers as well. aren’t doing anything wrong. 75 Meteor Way Montrose, PA 18801 [email protected] (570) 278-3731 “When heading into this Let them be happy. METEOR CHRONICLE MAY 2013 PAGE 5

Grocery Shopping Benefits Students Wednesday Walk By Erica Reeves Elementary Co-editor Exercise is a key ingredi- their day off differently than they ent to doing better in school by normally would, by having mu- getting your blood pumping and sic playing and having an excit- your brain working, so students ing atmosphere. at Lathrop Street are taking an “It really gets my brain going extra step in getting ready for the for the day and can help get you day. in shape,” fifth grader Destiny Jill Kimsey, the physical Hood said. “You also get to see education teacher at Lathrop your friends outside of class.” Street, realizes how beneficial a Destiny isn’t the only student little extra exercise can be for the who enjoys this activity. students so she decided to have “I like exercise,” sixth grader them do a short power walk in- Aaron Oakley said. “I like to get By Kayleah Trecoske tomer loyalty by contributing a program, asks community mem- Junior High o-editor side the school every Wednesday talking with my friends out of percentage of purchases made by bers, family and friends of Lath- morning. She was inspired to the way so I can pay attention in participating families to school or rop Street attendees to register Lathrop Street PTO secre- do this after visiting another el- class.” youth based groups. A percent- and use their SurSave gold card to ementary school that did this ev- By just taking a little time tary and eScrip coordinator Lisa age of all purchases made at eS- contribute money to their school. McVaugh along with the other ery day, but decided at Lathrop out of one day a week, students crip merchants will be given back “PTO has set the money aside Street to start out by just doing it are energized and it might even members of the Lathrop Street to the designated school or group. in a School Improvement account PTO would like to recognize one day a week. motivate kids to become more Participating merchants contrib- and teachers and staff just sug- Students have reacted very active on their own time. It is and thank Ray’s SurSave for ute each time your families make gests things and we do our best their commitment to education well to the walk and enjoy being such a simple thing to do that in a purchase using their registered to accommodate those requests. able to get up and move before the long run it can make a very and the program they have given cards with absolutely no charge We are currently working in con- Montrose Area School District they start their day. It gets them big difference in the lives of stu- to the customer. The eScrip pro- junction with teachers and Mr. excited and engaged by starting dents. through the eScrip project since gram, which will greatly reduce Adams, Lathrop St. Principal, September 2010. eScrip has cre- the amount of funding needed in with some ideas that have been ated a system that rewards cus- the future for the school’s PTO presented,” Mrs. McVaugh said...... By Erica Reeves and Kayleah Trecoske Elementary & Junior High Co-editors Little Voices: “What Are You Looking Forward To The Most About High School?” PHOTO COURTESY OF ERICA REEVES ERICA OF COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY OF ERICA REEVES ERICA OF COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY OF ERICA REEVES ERICA OF COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY OF ERICA REEVES ERICA OF COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY OF ERICA REEVES ERICA OF COURTESY PHOTO “I am looking forward to “I am looking forward to “I want to meet new kids “I am looking forward to “I am looking forward to hav- switching classes and meet- more advanced classes and from Lathrop Street and more classes, clubs, and after ing no recess so I don’t have ing Lathrop Street kids so I for more clubs to be in.” switch classes.” school activities.” to be outside in the cold.” can make new friends.” Colin Chidester Mercedes Strohl Rachel Sorensen Jasmine Slater Hayden Frey Lathrop Street Choconut Lathrop Street Lathrop Street Choconut Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Sixth Grade PAGE 6 MAY 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE Arts & Entertainment Drop Dead Brings Revamp your Spring Playlist Laughter to Audience Samanntha Poole sophomore Marisa Vanness said. By Meghan Spellman Staff Reporter This play includes more people News and Feature Co-Editor, Arts and Entertainment Co-Editor The Montrose Area Drama on stage than any of the previous Club presented a new kind of play to plays which also offered a new type their audience on April 12 and April of challenge. Everyone must know Spring is a time of rebirth. The days grow longer. The temperature warms up. Seasonal affected depres- 13, a murder mystery, Drop Dead. where their place is and be in it at the sion rates go down. There’s a lot happening. “This play is very different right time for things to flow smoothly. Among these many goings-on in Spring 2013 is the release of exciting new music from many talented than what we have done in the Even though the play pre- musical acts. Here are some of the albums sure to put you in the mood to roll down your windows, turn up past; it is a murder mystery, a play sented a technical challenge to the your stereo and enjoy the months ahead. within a play, and a comedy,” se- young actors, they still expressed nior Mary Kate Robinson said. excitement for the opening night. This is a newer play that has “I am extremely excited for the Comedown Machine not seen many stagings, but is said play because it is my first major part in by The Strokes to be very funny and suspenseful. a play,” freshman Frank Lubash said. The mystery of who is commit- Most saw their time pre- The first is a New York group’s celebrated first two al- ting all the murders keeps people paring for Drop Dead as a based band that took signifi- bums, Is This It and Room on entertained and curious wanting to very enjoyable experience. Fire, complete with fuzzy/initial- know more. This play is said to be “I love the group of peo- cantly less time between albums ple involved in the play! We all four (2011’sAngles) and five ly undecipherable vocals and a very fast paced so the actors had riff that’s vaguely reminiscent of to take care that the plot should work together well and have than they did between albums remain very clear throughout it. great chemistry. This [was] a re- three (2006’s First Impressions the excellent “Barely Legal” from Even for seasoned dra- ally great show,” Mary Kate said. of Earth) and four. Released on their debut. ma club members, Drop A lot of effort goes into the plays March 26, Comedown Machine, This album is like nothing Dead proved a challenge. to make the two nights it is performed never fails to disappoint. The Strokes have ever done be- “For me this show [was] harder spectacular for their audience. The first two songs from the fore, even the most experimental than previous shows I’ve been in be- The cast and crew did a phenom- album were released first, “All moments on Angles. For a band cause I’m onstage basically the whole enal job preparing for the play and that is often criticized for retread- time,” sophomore Gracie Lutz said. making everything go smoothly, in the Time” and “One Way Trig- order to make the performance as en- ger”. The former, the album’s ing its own material, the experi- The key to a good performance mentation of “One Way Trigger” was for the actors to deliver their joyable as possible for the audience. lead single, sounds for all the lines correctly so the jokes come Before the play was per- world like a throwback to the is promising. off the way they are meant too. formed, drama members made “This play [was] harder than predictions about how open- some of the previous plays I’ve ing night would turn out. been in because we are all very re- “I think anyone who comes will Wolf liant on each other; it’s so back and be laughing so hard they’ll probably by Tyler the Creator forth with the lines, but it’s easier in have to come back to follow the plot,” Since 2011, things sure have plete for their own reasons. You the aspect that there is no singing,” sophomore Joseph Vaccaro said. changed with Tyler the creator. would think “Party Isn’t Over”, ...... Still, it will be good to see Tyler despite is name is about a first bring back most of the OFWGT- experience for Tyler. “Campfire” Reading is Succeeding KA crew back to accompany him is about making smores. That’s on this record with added ammo about it. “Bimmer”, my favorite like guest vocals by Erykah Badu of the three, was featured after the By Courtney Kimmell and Frank Ocean. Editor in Chief Domo23 video. The instrumental ald and The Old Man and the Sea The standout song on the al- is great; it’s a very summer-esque For most students, reading by Ernest Hemingway, while oth- bum is track 10, Party Isn’t Over/ sound, and Frank Ocean definite- books and answering questions ers are more modern like The Campfire/Bimmer. Originally ly does his thing with the vocals. about them is an unpleasant activ- Curious Incident of the Dog in three different songs, they were Wolf is more than an album: ity they are forced to do in English the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. put on the same track. In an in- it’s a story. Listen to it all the way class, for others it is a fun pastime After some unforeseen difficul- terview, Tyler said there were through, not piece by piece and and a chance to show off their skills. ties in the past, MAHS librarian songs that weren’t finished and you’ll get sucked into the world This May, two teams of MAHS and team leader Mrs. Fischer was I’m going to assume it was these Tyler created. students attended a competition at pleased by the teams’ performances three because they are incom- Western Wayne high school where this year. The previous year, stu- they competed against 26 teams of dents assigned books were not able local students and answered ques- to attend the competition so it was tions taken from a list of books is- as if the team had not read all the ...... sued to the teams. This event was books on the list. This year, how- sponsored by NEIU 19 and has two ever, multiple students read the divisions, one open to students in same book so that each competi- One of the best things to do when discovering new music…find a song you like, then build on it. Here grades 7-8, the other open to high tor had an understudy of sorts in are a few awesome songs to rebuild your spring playlists: school students. The senior high the event of an unforeseen absence. team placed third in the competition. “We learned a lot, so Participants had to divide a we [were] much better this Atlas Genius-Symptons Of Monsters & Men- Bones Local Natives-Airplanes number of books between them year,” Mrs. Fischer said. Graffiti6-Free She - You’re My Rescue Electric Guest-This Head I Hold and read them in order to answer Students also noticed a differ- Best Coast-The Only Place Gold Fields - Happy Boy Tanlines-Green Grass questions about their content dur- ence in this year’s competition. ing the competition. Some of the “It feels much more organized books assigned are classics like The this year,” junior and first time Great Gatsby by Scott F. Fitzger- competitor Morgan Updike said. METEOR CHRONICLE MAY 2013 PAGE 7 Meteor Sports Track Changes Leagues MASD Archery goes to States By Maddy Pasteka Staff Reporter By Morgan Updyke Staff Reporter This season, the MAHS been working and practicing track and field team is switching hard to get ready for the season. On Friday, March 8, over in the high school division. Ju- the top three of their divisions. things up and changing leagues. “I really just hope the 800 archery students traveled nior Kassidi Ramirez tied for The Montrose archers The change was brought on girls as a whole have a to Penn State to participate in second in her division, which didn’t become this good over- due to transportation costs and great season,” Lewis said. the annual Pennsylvania NASP caused her to go into a shoot off. night. They dedicated a lot funding cuts, and will give the For many of the athletes, they State Tournament. All three “Having over 1,000 people of their time to practicing. schools in our district a better are focused on trying their best schools from MASD participat- standing around you, with pres- “Archery isn’t a sport you chance to keep their programs. and doing the best that they can. ed in the statewide event along sure weighing you down, while can just pick up and learn quick- The change in leagues means “Personally, I just want to with over 20 other schools. The you shoot off against someone ly. It takes years to master the that the team will be going try my best and contribute to junior high team placed first just as good as you, is incompa- form and the mental aspect of against teams that they’ve previ- the team in the best way pos- in the middle division, while rable to anything,” Ramirez said. the sport,” Myers, who prac- ously only competed against at sible. I hope to accomplish an- both the senior high and Lath- John Giangreico, Maverick tices almost every day, said. invitational and district meets. other district medal with our rop Street elementary teams Naylor and Madelynn Guinane Weekly team practices have Some of the teams include Elk 4x4 team,” Lattimore said. placed second in their divisions. also scored in the top three of been held every Sunday since Lake, Blue Ridge, Susque- If the team continues to Senior Nick Myers, who has the middle division. From Cho- the beginning of January at hanna, and Lackawanna Trail. put in hard work, there will been in archery for 10 years now, conut, Kaleb Hayes, Ryleigh the high school, but many ar- “It will be a new experience be good things to come. placed first in the high school di- Naylor and Grace Steele placed chers, like junior Blair Pipher to compete against schools that “The team has a lot of po- vision and set a new state record. within the top three of their di- and freshman Katie Warner, we usually don’t meet outside of tential and we are bringing back “[I expected] to do well, but not visions. Lathrop Street shooters also practice in their free time. invitationals and larger events,” athletes with experience from the place first over all,” Myers said. Zachary Oleniacz, Riley Mil- The top 5 placements, along junior Myra Lattimore said. PIAA Championships last season. Myers wasn’t the only Mon- lard, Ethan Hitchcock, Jasmine with over 8,000 other archers The change is keeping the ath- If everyone works hard, we can trose student to do well at the Slater, Justin Birtch, Bridget will travel to Louisville, Ken- letes closer to home, so traveling have a great opportunity for suc- tournament. Sophomore Jus- Bendock, Theodore Lubash, and tucky in the beginning of May to far away on buses is no longer. cess,” Coach Sean Castellani said. tin Loomis also placed third Kathryn Lathrop placed within compete in the NASP Nationals. “It’s good that there is less As of now, the team’s re- traveling and we have a better cord is 4-0 and they are ...... chance at succeeding, but I will on track to win the league. miss running against schools with a lot of competition,” junior Al- lison Lewis said. According to Another Successful Season for several local pa- pers, top competi- tors for the league Girls Varsity Basketball this year are MAHS and Elk Lake. “I hope our By Michaela Pike team can win Staff Reporter the league,” se- ging rights of being undefeated nior Evan Cas- as Lattimore said. There are in the team’s league, proving a girls on AAU (Amateur Athletic trogiovanni said. The Montrose girls’ varsity number of predictions wrong, One disadvan- Union) basketball teams, some basketball had a great season this just like the team wished to do. are participating in MAHS’s tage to changing school year. The season started “The season went very well. leagues is that the Track and Field team to increase off on Nov 30, 2012 with the first We surprised everyone. Not their speed and agility, and team won’t have exhibition game against Valley very many people thought we the opportunity to some are playing in the summer View. The girls played a total of would go as far without the se- league and going to a summer get out on the track six exhibition games to prepare niors from last year, but we where districts are basketball camp at Siena Col- the team for the season ahead did,” senior Sam Dixon says. lege in Loudonville, New York. held before the of them. The games were tough, The girls then made it to the event. Another dis- The team also has goals for as the girls played some of the playoffs, but their playoff season next season. This includes im- advantage, accord- top teams in northeastern Penn- was cut short when the girls lost to ing to senior John proving shooting, ball handling, sylvania, but it only improved Lakeland 41-43 on Feb 22, 2013. going further into playoffs, win- Lawson, is that the the girls’ skills and teamwork. The loss did not cause new facilities are ning League Champ, and others. “The exhibition games the team to lose hope for The team has aims to improve worse than the ones prepared [the team] a lot. It next season, however. in the old league. their offensive plays and defen- made league games easier. “I’m very excited for next sive rotations. The girls’ only se- “I wish the [The team] expected more, season. We’re bringing back league would’ve nior, Sam Dixon, even has ambi- so they played harder,” soph- pretty much everybody next year. tions and hopes for next season. stayed the same be- omore Fallon Gurn says. Everybody on the team is work- cause the facilities “I want them to work as a team The first league game was ing in the off-season, so we’ll for the old league Sophomore hurdlers Steven Shelp and and try their hardest every day.” Jan 2, 2013. The girls, J.V. and be more improved next year,” The team as a whole agreed were a lot better and Billy Hewes race to the finish during the varsity, played hard during all made us push hard- 100 meter hurdles at their home track junior Myra Lattimore says. that it was a great season that meet against Blue RIdge on April 29th. of the games. They won the title The girls are working very consisted of many memories, er,” Lawson said. of League Champ, and brag- The team has M. GILHOOL/METEOR CHRONICLE hard to improve for next year, good times and great games. PAGE 8 MAY 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE Baseball Season Starting Strong New Throwing Coach By Meghan Gilhool By Angela Russell Sports Co-editor Staff Reporter MASD baseball is looking to loss of those seniors, MASD great as a team and win a lot of MAHS track and field team perience that he is talking about. continue what they believe was baseball players are determined games with such a positive and has revamped its coaching staff “I like coach Pow- a season cut short by last year’s to surpass last year’s team. supportive atmosphere. We all adding Eric Powers as the new ers a lot; I think he is a great loss to Holy Cross in the district “Everyone is dedicated to have a great passion for the game.” throwing coach. With having ex- coach and also experienced semi-finals. Baseball is not only playing and we are a true team. “The work ethic on this year’s perience from previous years of which helps a lot,” Gurn said. a sport but also a passion to the We are friends on and off the team is phenomenal. These boys coaching, Coach Powers has come Also, being able to work with players. After winning the league field and that is what makes would run through a brick wall back to join the Montrose track students who enjoyed throw- last year, with an undefeated our team chemistry so great.” if we asked them without blink- team and staff consisting of head ing in two southern schools re- record in the regular season, senior Anthony Bartok says. ing an eye,” Coach Soden says coach Sean Castellani, assistant ally brought the art of throwing they plan to take the title again. Vanness agrees with Bartok “We are dedicated and hard coach Tom Lewis and high jump to Coach Powers. Coach Powers “Every time we put our and says, “It is easy to perform workers. We train every day to be and pole vault coach Ken Miller. has also had two throwers med- uniforms on with better, faster and “I am really enjoying the al at the state level and several ‘Montrose’ on the stronger than any- opportunity to work with Mon- compete at divisional colleges. front, we have one else. The heart trose athletes again after taking “I fully expect multiple dis- one goal and that challenge helps a few years off to get my mas- trict medals to be earned in is to win,” Coach with that. It teach- ter’s degree,” Coach Powers said. May, with at least one throw- Ryan Soden says. es us to always Being a coach takes a lot of er qualifying for the state “My goals for push ourselves hard work and dedication from meet,” Coach Powers said. this season are to and never give the team and the coaches as well. With other drills being win districts and up,” Bartok says. “You have to drill, drill, drill; practiced, the throwers spend go on a state run,” The heart chal- you have to get creative when the time in the weight room pump- sophomore Mi- lenge is a workout weather is bad, but the more inside ing the iron to improve ev- chael Vanness says. devised by Mr. drills we practice now, the better ery aspect of a perfect throw. The main thing Cherney and Mr. our form will be in May when it re- “We will gain the muscle coach Soden stress- Winn as a way to ally counts,” Coach Powers said. memory, which is essential for es to his players is push the players Throwers have three events a great throw, and it is help- mental perfection. to their mental and to choose from: shot put, dis- ing my form and technique get After losing six physical break- cus and javelin. Each of the better with every practice,” seniors last year, ing points dur- events takes skills and per- sophomore Mara Blachek said. the team is going to ing the first two fection to master as many of There are many drills that be different with- weeks of practice/ the throwers were informed. serve many purposes when out their presences. tryouts. It makes Many throwers have a fa- throwing. Almost all throwing “The main dif- the players come vorite event just like runners; drills will build speed, flexibility ference is the loss together as a team although for sophomore Fallon and strength. Lifting medicine of last yeast se- in order to reach Gurn throwing the javelin seems balls and having good footwork niors. They are a a common goal. to be the event that really proves are particularly very good drills great group of guys The baseball itself over the other events. and they serve many purposes. who helped lead us team is looking to “Discus is my favorite event, “Workouts aren’t my favor- to the perfect sea- improve upon their but I really enjoy seeing stu- ite part of practice, but I know son,” senior Dale season and cannot dent athletes succeed in each that they will pay off in the end,” Harder says. Photo Courtesy of J. Hartman wait to grab the dis- of them,” Coach Powers said. sophomore Kevin Bruno said. Junior second basebman Justin Hartman looks for a strike trict title this year. Even with the on Monday, April 22nd at a home game against Lackawanna Having experience when Change is always good, even Trail. coming into a coaching job, is if some disagree; having a new very important for the kids to throwing coach is change for a ...... feel that they have a great coach. lot of the throwers this season. For Coach Powers, throwing all Having to change their working through his high school career and habits of what they used to be and throwing javelin in college are just knowing that they will improve Two Spring Sports Prove a few of the examples of the ex- is difficult for a lot of people. Beneficial ...... By Meghan Gilhool Sports Co-editor both play for the Southern aging my time. I’ll study during work and to play sports. Also, “Sometimes I will have a meet Tier New York (STNY) Fly- the car ride to practice or any the two sports can interfere and have to miss AAU practice. If Being a student athlete can be ers National team. Burgh few moments I get a chance. The with each other and there can I have track practice on a week- difficult; they have homework to plays for 21 Hoops and Ely trick to it is simply being efficient be conflicts,” Groover said. end, I’ll have to miss because of an do, tests to study for and games plays for Southern Tier Rage. with your time,” Lattimore said. Playing time is also a factor AAU tournament,” Groover said. and practices to go to. For ju- “My favorite thing about Groover mangers her time by in any sport people take part in. With track there comes trav- niors Erik Burgh and Myra Lat- AAU is playing with people paying attention in class and do- If athletes miss a practice, usu- eling and with AAU these ath- timore and sophomores Troy Ely from other schools,” Burgh said. ing her homework throughout the ally they are punished by hav- letes are traveling as well. Burgh and Morgan Groover, not only “I choose to do two sports school day when she gets a chance. ing to sit out for a meet or have plays mainly down in Scran- do they participate in track, but because I want to stay active “I try to get school work done to sit for a couple of minutes. ton while Ely travels to Syra- they also play on an Amateur and basketball is my favor- in school as much as can and I Ely’s coach is very flex- cuse, Wilkes-Barre and Ithaca. Athletic Union (AAU) basketball ite sport. Track will help me take my lunch period in school to ible so his AAU schedule is Groover and Lattimore will travel team, essentially participating improve in basketball on the work on my homework,” Ely said. based off of his track schedule. to further places such as Con- in two sports at the same time. physical aspect of it,” Ely said. People ask why these stu- Groover and Lattimore’s necticut, Rhode Island, Albany A.A.U is played in the spring Time management is an es- dents choose to play two sports playing time for track and and they play locally as well. all over the country. It’s for play- sential part of being a student in the spring and their answer AAU is usually not affected The hard work these ath- ers who are looking to improve athlete. PIAA requires athletes is simply because they want to because their track practic- letes are putting in is paying their game in the off-season. to maintain a passing average. work hard and exceed in both. es are right after school and off and will continue into next Groover and Lattimore “I keep my grades up by man- “It is hard to do school AAU is usually later at night. year’s baseball and track season.