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Marching Band Best Ever? Girls’ Volleyball WiNs Leo DeBarba ‘11 erupted from the stands, and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Staff Writer all of the visiting bands three and a half hour bus ride As the cold rolls into the became aware of the Blue to Pennsylvania was worth the First state town of Southington with the Knights' huge force. 11th tedious drive. Under the bright approach of winter, the previ - grade drum major Keith Lebel lights of the Allentown field, ously student- filled parking was thoroughly impressed by the Southington High School ChampioNship lots and band fields echo with the band's performance. “I am Marching Band put on possi - the sounds of music and very proud of us every day. We bly their best performance of Zack Etter ‘10 went on to win 3 games to 1 laughing that once Sports Editor (18-25 25-20 25-23 25-17). The filled our ears . The girls’ volleyball team competition naturally became Now, the fields are won the Volleyball State better as the Knights advanced unusually quiet, Championship by defeating through the CIAC playoffs. In since the marching Fairfield-Ludlowe 3 games to 2 the semifinals, 17-3 Norwich band season has (25-19. 17-25, 25-20, 23-25, and Free Academy gave the Knights come to a close. 15-6). It was the second time in just about all they could handle. Although the as many games that the Knights The first game was a thriller, as Southington needed extra marching band is pulled out a victory in the 5th points to win 28-26. In a back quiet today, it was game. and forth battle, Southington not at all silent dur - Led by the play of seniors finally came ot on top 3-2 (28- ing the weekends of Katie Byrnes, Rachel Volpe, 26 25-20 21-25 15-25 15-11). the New England and Lauren Bauchiero, Southington finished with a And so the stage was set. The State and the regular season record of 17-1. number one seeded Northern States After rarely being tested Southington Blue Knights (20- Championships. Drum majors and color guard captains (L-R): Keith Lebel, Erin Casey, Lauren Corarito, On a damp and Meagan Brennan, and Jason Reider proudly display the state championship banner. rainy Tuesday, after what was just another day to put on a good show consider - all time. The Blue Knights non-band members, the SHS ing the circumstances were not came in second place, the high - Marching Band packed up optimal, and this is a good step est placement ever achieved by their bags and drove to com - towards the regional competi - the band, as well as scoring a pete in the New England State tion.” Ms. McGrath was also 97.113, the highest score in the Championships, located in eager to comment on the Southington High School New Britain. But no amounts band’s accomplishment. She Marching Band's history. “I’ve of looming quizzes or tests the was quick to visit the 5th peri - never heard a band play at this next day could slow down the od band class during the caliber,” said director Jeff drive of the Blue Knights. The school day to congratulate the Shaw. “It was the best per - band put on one of their best band. “I’m always impressed formance from this high shows of the season, battling to see your show,” she said school I have ever seen.” It through the inclement weather during class on Wednesday. was a ground-breaking night to finally come out on top. The "It’s obvious how hard you all indeed. Our graduating seniors band, winning a score of work. It definitely pays off.” will be missed dearly, but the 91.150, was given the title of However, the band was not future band members look on SHS Girls Volleyball Team rejoices after State Title Win. best band in Class 5 for the ready to quit just yet. On with eager eyes to what the (Photo courtesy of The Southington Citizen/Matt Leidemer) state of Connecticut and the Sunday, November 1, the band next season holds in store for prestigious Connecticut state saddled up one last time to the Southington Marching throughout the season, the 1) facing off against the num - banner. After the announce - make the trip to the Northern Band. Knights earned the top seed in ber two seeded Fairfield- ment of their win, cheers States Championships in the Class LL state playoff tour - Ludlowe Falcons (19-2). nament, where they tecieved a Southington started the match Inside this Issue Bye in the first round. In the on a 6-0 run, forcing the second round, the Knights Falcons to call a timeout. They Drama Club...... Pg. 2 matched up against a solid went on to rather easily win the Teacher Feature...... Pg. 2 Cheshire team who entered the first game, but dropped two of (Mr. Shaw) game with a 13-6 record. the next three. In the fifth and Halloween ‘09...... Pg. 3 Southington had no problem final game to fifteen points, FFA Nationals...... Pg. 3 handling the Rams though, however, Fairfield-Ludlowe was Commentary...... Pg. 4 defeating them 3-1 (25-21 16- no match for the Blue Knights, Writer’s Corner...... Pg. 5 25 25-15 25-20). In the quarter - as Southington blew them away, Movie Showcase...... Pg. 7 final round, Southington was 15-6. Finishing with an overall Coffee House...... Pg. 7 tested against a 15-3 Newtown record of 21-1, the Southington Blue Knights girls’ Diversity Club...... Pg. 8 team who had just come off a road win against a higher- volleyball team has captured Madame Tomorrow...Pg. 9 ranked opponent. After losing their first state championship Charity Corner...... Pg. 9 Twins Sarah and Katie Jackie performing at Coffeehouse on November 18, 2009. the first game, Southington ever. Congratulations Ladies! Sports...... 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Page 2 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 SCHOOL NEWS
All The School’s Teacher DECa To fundraise for ACS A Stage Feature: Mr. Mary Boissonneault ‘10 Strength. Blue Knights.” About Jacquelyn Ford-Cooperman ‘12 eight people in both casts com - Shaw Staff Writer $1,500 was raised at the two Managing Editor bined. Brigid Bednarzyck ‘11 games. The plays are also student Staff Writer Three SHS seniors are in the The SHS Drama Club tried Some items, including wrist - directed this year. “A Simple process of raising money for the something new this year…one bands, are available to SHS stu - Truth” is directed by Keith American Cancer Society (ACS) dents and teachers in the DECA act plays. Instead of one two- through the school’s DECA act play, like last year’s A Lebel ’11, and “Someone Save store each morning. Profits from My Baby Ruth” is directed by chapter. DECA is an internation - these items will be kept separate Christmas Carol, there will be Marykate Scanlon ’11 and al association of marketing stu - from the store’s general account two one-act plays. The goal Jocelyn Perlini ’11. There were dents in high school and college. and will go towards the project. behind this change is to have The group , consisting of Kayla The group also sold merchan - two different casts and allow a large number of people who Dietzel, Alex Williams, and Mary dise at the children’s Halloween more people to be involved in auditioned, especially freshman. Boissonneault, is under the party, sponsored by the local chap - the fall production. “Choosing our cast was a very supervision of DECA advisor ters of DECA and FBLA, and will The two plays that will be difficult process; it was proba - Mrs. Calvi-Rogers. continue to sell merchandise at performed are “A Simple bly one of the most stressful The girls plan to enter their school functions. Truth,” and “Someone Save My experiences we’ve had. It was final project to the state DECA A children’s movie night and Baby teacher dress-down day are also competition in March. First- Ruth.” “A In celebration of his twenty years of place winners at the state compe - planned. The movie night, on Simple teaching we would like to feature tition advance to the national January 29, will feature “Up” and Truth” is music teacher Mr. Shaw this issue. competition in Louisville, will be marketed to Southington Mr. Shaw is currently the music elementary school students. The about Kentucky, in April. coach for the marching band and also teacher dress-down day will be a Emmett “I wanted to do this project teaches the orchestra. because my life has been affected district-wide event and will cost $5. Harper, by cancer numerous times,” Handmade ribbons to honor can - played by cer patients will be sold to teachers Q: How did your career in Dietzel said. “I hope that some - Stephen and students throughout the day. music begin? day no one will have to go Murphy Fundraiser nights at Friendly’s A: “I began playing the through the pain of seeing a ’11, in his and Wendy’s restaurants will be trumpet in the fourth grade and loved one suffer through this dis - quest to be more honest and especially hard because most of held as well. Dates and times for ease.” the hilarious consequences. the people who auditioned are continued band through high these events will be released in the Williams agreed. “Too many “It’s a very cute show that peo - our friends. It’s hard to step up school at Windham High. I was near future. from the role of an actor to the really excited to play in college.” people are affected by cancer,” This project falls under DECA’s ple will probably be able to she said. “I hope to raise as much relate to,” said Ashley Bean ’12, role of a director, because Community Service category. Q: What college did you money as possible to try and Other types include subcategories who plays Emmett’s wife you’re directing your peers,” make a difference by helping in Business Administration, Nancy. One the other hand, said Scanlon. attend? fund the research currently being Business Operation and Research, Someone Save My Baby Ruth is The challenge to perform is A: “UCONN. It was great, conducted.” Business Management and a romantic comedy between the great for these actors because playing in college was exciting.” So far, the girls have raised Entrepreneurship, as well as spe - heroes of the story, Ernest they only have about two close to $3,000 for the cause. cific categories such as Retail Noble, played by Eddie Klein months and two rehearsals a Q: How did you get into Last spring, the Boissy Open golf Merchandising, Food Service ’13, and Penny Candy, played week to perfect their show. But conducting for the orchestra, tournament, run by Boissonneault , Management and Sports and by Kayla Viviano ’13. on the plus side, everyone in since you play the trumpet? donated some of its proceeds to Entertainment Management. the casts are talented and deter - A: “Well, I came to Personal donations are also wel - However, villains Sidney the ACS and served as the mined to make their show the Southington as a band director group’s first event. come in honor or in memory of a in 1990, and there was only one cancer patient. The group will best it could be, and while hav - More recently, the girls set up ing some laughs along the way. orchestra teacher for the high tables at home football games in send donations to the ACS with a “Audiences will enjoy the witty school and the two middle honor of Breast Cancer name of a person to honor. For one-liners and fall in love with schools. I was asked to take Awareness Month. They sold more information on donation, please contact Mrs. Calvi-Rogers the comical characters. We over for the high school. I was handmade pink ribbon pins, pink or Mrs. Gancarz, director of SHS’s a little apprehensive at first, but glow sticks, pink bracelets donat - hope to leave them with huge Relay for Life team. Relay for Life took up the position. It’s a lot ed by the ACS, and blue bracelets smiles on their faces!” says is a 24-hour relay walk sponsored bearing the phrase “Hope. Bowes. Perlini describes it per - of fun.” by the ACS. fectly by saying, “To sum it up in two words…AWESOME Q: One of your sons is now and CANDY.” a freshman here. What’s it like “A Simple Truth” and teaching him? Emblem “Someone Save My Baby A: “It’s different, teaching Ruth” will be performed my son. It’s nice to see him dur - Swindle, Anthony Yovina ’10, together on December 11th ing the day and to have that The Student Newspaper of Southington High School and Meghan Bowes, ’12, try to and 12th at 7:00 in the SHS opportunity to see how he interacts with other students in 720 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT 06489 take over The Sweet Shop. auditorium. (860) 628-3229, Extension 495 Both casts are considerably band, but we try and stay out of www.shsemblem.org & [email protected] small, with only about twenty- each other’s way.” The Emblem is a non-profit student-run newspaper that publishes six to eight issues a year. To advertise in the Emblem, please call the number above. Q: You direct both march - Editorial Board: ing band and orchestra- what’s Staff Members: that like? Editor-in-Chief...... Jordan Otero All are welcome to Cassie Brayfield, Mary A: “The hardest part is Managing Editor...... Jacquelyn Ford Boisssoneault, Leo DeBarba, towards the end of marching Andrea DeFranceco,Caitlyn Flynn, Copy Editor...... Sarah Falcetti contribute! Send band season when we have seri - Arts Page Editor...... Jacquelyn Ford Kaitlynn Kofsuske, Kaleigh Kupstis, Rhiannon Jacobs, Katherine ous practices for the final com - Sports Editor...... Zack Etter Malinowski, Carmine Mennone, Tom petitions, plus trying to prepare Assistant Sports Editor... Chris Amnott Passarelli, Joe Pesce, Patrycja articles or photos to: and perfect orchestra for its News Editor...... Katharine Otis Popowicz, Melissa Reid, Alyssa concert. It gets pretty hectic Features Editor...... Tanaye White Rubin, Kevin SanAngelo, sometimes, but orchestra is so Alyssa Valerio shsemblem@gmail. Layout Editor...... Kylie Harrington different and fun, and I really Assistant Layout Editor...... Tom Snow Photographers: Brigid Bednarczyk, Whitney DiMeo, love orchestral music.” Graphics Editor...... 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Page 3 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 Class of 2010 Struggles With Funds Tanaye White ‘10 like our class lacks enthusiasm Lea Williams, the 2010 co- Jayna Dorau ‘10 and although they may care, it historian said, “It was really dif - Halloween ‘09 Contributing Writers often does not show.” ficult to find people to be in the The Class of 2010 is having Class officers and advisors Junior Fashion Show. It’s our Photos by Jordan Otero problems raising money to sup - say the class will do well if biggest fundraiser and we only port senior events. everyone pays their dues, but a had about 20 people in it.” “The class has already raised number of seniors have not Events this year have had an estimated $50,000,” says paid up yet. Class dues were mixed results. Although a Mrs. Palmer, one of the class supposed to be due October fundraiser at the Southington advisors. However, much more 15th. Collection letters will be Car Wash had a small showing, is needed to fund all of the sen - sent out in January with a final the Friendly’s fundraiser in ior activities. due date in April. November was well supported. “The total cost of all the “If students do not pay their Proceeds from homecoming senior events is about $72,000,” dues, they will not be able to will benefit the class as well. said Jason Julia, the Class of participate in senior events “If everyone pays their dues 2010 co-treasurer. “We’re get - without paying for the full cost and supports the fundraisers, ting there, but we still need help of the event,” said Mrs. Palmer. we will make it,” said Mrs. Patrick Leclair, Bruce Barger, and Ryan Bussett live long and prosper. with class dues and fundrais - “The dues they may have paid Roberge, a senior class advisor. ing.” would have gone toward their “Seniors Got Talent” is Class officers are consider - cap, gown, and senior breakfast another fundraiser scheduled ing dropping Class Night in first.” for next year. “The senior talent order to shrink the gap between Class officers have decided show is pure profit because we the money that has been raised to sell senior shirts as a way to don’t have to pay for anything and the money needed. raise extra money. Flyers will be since it’s held at SHS,” said Mrs. According to Mrs. Palmer, the passed out in homeroom to Palmer. cost of class night is estimated make students aware of the Kica sent a Facebook mes - at $30,000; class day, $23,000; other ways they can support sage informing SHS seniors senior breakfast, $5,000; senior their class. that their support was strongly video, $3,000; and caps and needed to hold all senior gowns, $11,000. Previous year fundraisers events. The issue was also dis - Senior Class President Valon held at Rita’s Italian Ice, cussed at a senior class assem - Kica said, “The class dues Friendly’s, and Wendy’s, as well bly. Now that the senior class is problem is similar to why peo - as the candygram fundraiser aware the events are at risk, ple don't go to fundraisers. and fashion show were not well officers hope there will be a Jason Julia’s Halloween costume Kevin Crispin gets in touch with his They put it off to the side and supported by the class. better showing at fundraisers. definitely has ‘a peel’. feminine side. eventually forget about it. I feel
Brooke Foti ‘S10 HSEliza beFth RoFbertsA, and BSrooke uJocannca Reodgsers-sListfon uandl Aanimtal RNesponase Tteaimo) pron- athe lcesnter, but also in the Contributing Writer Foti. The team is coached by Brooke Foti won silver gram, which is an emergency streets of Indianapolis. Southington FFA competed Mrs. DiGioia, FFA advisor and emblems, and Alex Roy and Liz response team designed to res - “I thought it was a great successfully at the 82nd Annual SHS vocational agriculture Roberts won bronze emblems. cue animals in the event of a opportunity to be able to meet National FFA Convention in teacher. “It was a great feeling to natural disaster or catastrophe. people from all over the coun - Indianapolis, Indiana, in Participants in the livestock know that we were competing The members of the team try,” said Krish. “Because of October. event demonstrated their ability against the best of the best at demonstrated extensive knowl - the contest, I was able to meet The National FFA to grade market cattle and hogs the highest level of competi - edge about the SART program, people from as far away as Organization, previously according to U.S. market stan - tion,” said Mrs. DiGioia, “espe - and were responsible for draw - California, and I know we all known as Future Farmers of dards. The competitors evaluat - cially when our competition is ing people to the booth and made a lot of friends.” America until its name change ed classes of breeding and mar - coming from other states where explaining their topic. The In addition to the rigorous in 1988, is a youth leadership ket beef, sheep, and swine, and the students are out there judg - booth was seen by FFA mem - work schedule, there were other organization centered around presented oral explanations for ing livestock every weekend. It’s bers, advisors, chaperones, and events for students. They agricultural careers, business, the selections they made. They not like that here in most importantly, the judges. attended an opening session and technology. also had to complete a written Connecticut, so it made it much The students also had to be with keynote speaker Mike The livestock evaluation test and a team event. more challenging.” able to answer any question Rowe of the Discovery team earned a silver emblem The team had previously Some of the top scores were asked about the booth. Channel series “Dirty Jobs.” award, and the students pre - taken top honors at the state from the Missouri, Texas, At the state competition last They also saw the Bulls & senting the Connecticut state contest, and earned third place Oklahoma, and Ohio teams, all spring, the booth won the top Broncs Championship and booth earned a total of 90 at the regional contest held at of which are states known for prize, qualifying it to be pre - went to workshops and tours. points, placing them ninth the Big E in September. At the their expertise in livestock. The sented at the national level. The At the convention center overall. The livestock evalua - national contest, students top prize for teams was taken booth was presented for three there was a career show where tion team scored in the second home by Arkansas. days at the convention, and agricultural companies and col - highest tier, a prestigious For the state booth contest, earned a total score of 90 out leges had booths on display achievement that placed them representing Connecticut were of 100 points. The winning with interactive activities and over every northeastern state in seniors Hillary Brown, Vinny booth was from North contests. Among these were the competition. DeLucia, Jon Krish, Sean Carolina. companies such as John Deere, Members of the livestock Roper, and Mike Bok. The Over 50,000 FFA members Carhartt, Ford, Bayer, and the team were UConn freshman booth was modeled after the from across the country attend - U.S. Army. Also in the conven - Alex Roy and SHS seniors popular video game “Animal ed the convention. Not only tion center was the FFA mall, Joanna Rodgers-Liston, Hero,” and was about the were there swarms of blue FFA with vendors including Tractor Connecticut SART (Strategic jackets everywhere to be seen at Supply and John Deere. Don’t see your club or extracurricular activity covered? Write for EMBLEM! Meetings Mondays after school in the Library & Media Center. or just e-mail your story in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] NOV0910:Emblem 12/4/09 3:13 PM Page 4
Page 4 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 COMMENTARY Help Stop Prejudice Within our Student Body Access Denied! editorial, I’d like to focus upon Thomas Passarelli ‘10 force how wrong it really is. Kaitlynn Kofsuske, ‘11 what I consider the most visi - Staff Writer Students need to break the Staff Writer ble form of intolerance among “We have the right to a habit- sounding like a bigot Certain websites at school teenagers: homophobia. high-quality education: to a doesn’t make you cool, it does - are blocked to prevent the stu - You’ve all heard it in the safe, healthy environment in n’t make you ‘in’, it reduces dents from participating in any halls. Homosexuality has which to study, learn, and you to a hateful creature- it activities that aren’t associated apparently become synony - grow.” Sound familiar? It’s the makes you look like an idiot. with school. Examples of this mous with stupidity. Either first student right listed within And that goes for all forms of include games and social net - some students don’t think the Southington High School intolerance, not just homopho - working sites such as Facebook. twice about using sexual orien - Student Handbook… and not bia. However, restricting stu - tation as a pejorative, or else everyone is enjoying it. So the next time you walk dents from certain sites can also Prejudice is an ugly beast. they don’t realize how offen - down the hallway and hear be detrimental to research. say they know how to get It is, in the words of Maya sive they can come across as- someone call their homework Students sometimes can’t get around these blocked sites. Angelou, a “burden that con - and therein lies the problem. assignment gay- tell them to the information they need due Either way, those who need the fuses the past, threatens the People don’t know because stop. The next time you hear it to unnecessarily blocked sites. internet simply for projects and future, and renders the present they’re not being told. The no- in a classroom- point it out. Julia Girardin, a junior, says, papers are slowed down by inaccessible,” the ‘present’ harassment policy must be The next time you yourself “Every few times I’m research - blocked sites. being, in this instance, an edu - enforced if it is to be followed, might consider using it as an ing through Google, a website If parents’ money goes to cation free of fear. I’m speak - and it must be enforced across insult: stop, and reflect on gets blocked, or most pictures buying these computers in ing of the rampant bigotry the board. Racial slurs should what you’re about to do. You get blocked.” order to better their child's edu - that exists among high school never be tolerated. don’t know the hurt you might Many websites are blocked cations, a student who uses the students today; even within Discrimination against one be about to inflict. for various reasons, some being internet for research should be our own community. It mani - particular gender should never No one should have to that the website is“R-rated” For able to do so without having fests itself in many forms: be tolerated. Gay bashing live in fear. Be a part of the example, when trying to view a problems of blocked websites. racism, sexism, exclusive should never be tolerated. solution; not part of the prob - video of Michelle Obama on Although the initial purpose for cliques; all of them equally Teachers need to crack lem. Sesame Street, a page came up blocking websites is in the stu - despicable. However, for this down on this behavior to rein - saying “Access Denied” for this dents’ best interests, it creates same reason. Alex Hoder, more trouble than good in find - another junior, says, “It’s ing the proper information stu - impossible for me to do dents need. Calling All Artists!! research for history projects The Library Beautification Program Needs You!! when today’s controversial Disclaimer:This article is the opinion of issues are blocked to 'protect the author and it should be noted that Let’s make our library a visual masterpiece! me'.” students who attempt to circumvent the See Mr. Cipollini (Mondays or Fridays), Mrs. Patterson, or On the other hand, many Internet filters face serious consequences. Michaela Cummings for details! students, such as Alec Internet filters originate at the state level and reflect the wishes of the community Informational Flyer available in the library. Wasserman, don’t find any problems with the blocked as a whole. -Emblem Advis or sites. Some students even will
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Page 5 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 Writer’s Corner Tom Passarelli ‘10 Sarah Falcetti ‘11 Staff Writer Copy Editor The Cure ing unknown forces “…There is a presence in Avalon.” The elderly man, clothed in the dark robes of a Waves Jagged lightning stretches clergyman, stood and stared down at the small group of men seated at the table before She sits on the shore down in reply him. They were the elite of the village; the patriarchs of their respective families, who in Watching the waves float up Streaking the sky turn were the most influential and prosperous in the community. They gazed back at the Sashaying in lazy circles on With blinding light reverend, stony-faced and silent. “…Your families, thankfully, have escaped the taint that the ground is even now spreading throughout our community.” No response. Outside the windows, a Basking in the warm sun She stumbles away gust of wind lashed the house, seeking cracks in its defenses, brushing against the men As it shines down; From the hissing rain inside. The flames of the candles fluttered, casting charnel house shadows around the A brilliant medallion in the And the venomous waves room. The face of Reverend Pryce was momentarily bathed in darkness; when he emerged sky Reaching for her, calling her from the shadows, it appeared as though his features had grown more intense, icebound. With sweet poisonous words “Something,” he continued, “must be done. This is no mere illness that has appeared Clouds roll by among our parish. The physician can do nothing to halt its progress, and the end result…” Like puffs of steam She stumbles again Rolling from an invisible And is snatched train Into the harsh mouth of the Waves roll smoothly over waves her Hardly a word Caressing her tan thighs Escapes from her mouth Flowing between her pol - Before she is dragged ished toes Into the clutches of the Retreating leisurely in casual merciless sea patterns Pulling in loose pebbles and The storm carries on sand Paying no heed To any insignificant force in The sea darkens as the sun is its way blotted out It rages on with pent-up By a painter’s brush fury Shadowy clouds cover the sky Time passes. An immense blanket From which the sun has no The sky begins to calm escape Its wrath spent up, cooled The waves become docile The wind begins to blow A mighty lion to its tamer Tugging at her wide-brim hat The sun timidly peers out; Faster and faster The layer of clouds Waves become more aggres - It was once smothered by He closed his eyes, folding his hands together. The silence of the room bore down, bro - sive Has now dissipated ken only by the whistling wind. “Reverend…” one of the gathered men stood, his portly Charging towards her And passed features a mask of apprehension. “Reverend, we have all heard the stories. They cannot be Threatening to thrust her of truth!” His voice rose with a note of fearful disbelief. “Not of truth?” the reverend down and pull her under The waves are now tranquil snapped, glaring across the knotted wooden table. “Come with me. All of you. If you will As insignificantly as a grain Skipping over the sand of sand not take the word of a man of god, let your own eyes bear witness to the atrocity we face.” In a merry way Easing onto the shore They stood as the old man strode briskly to the door, throwing the latch and stepping out She scrambles ashore Glittering in the bold sun - into the warm, windblown evening. His voluminous robes whipped around him, framing Her hat long gone, forgot - light his reed-thin form as he turned to face the men. “The Archers have a young son who fell ten; Again pouring down radiant - prey to the affliction early on.” The reverend paused. “He has… progressed.” The elders Whisked away by the wind ly exchanged glances as Pryce turned with a swish of his robe, and they followed him out Sand whips at her bare From its seat in the sky into the dusky village square. ankles Progressed. Such a careful word. Stinging like a gnat’s bite And suddenly They walked swiftly in a tight-knit group, their footsteps clacking against the cobble - A wide-brimmed hat stones. Overhead, ominous thunderheads were barely discernable through the gloom of The sky thunders Is swept gently onto shore the late evening. The Archer family resided on the extreme end of Avalon; the mouth of Waves roar ferociously Alone on the sparkling sand the forest loomed not far behind their modest wood-planked home. It was before this Reaching upwards as if call - humble abode that Reverend Pryce now stood, flanked by the nervous Elders. He knocked, and the men watched as a dim light moved past the window. The door opened a moment later to reveal a small woman, her head wrapped in a frayed white cloth, clutch - ing a candle in a gentle hand. She admitted the gathering, fear playing in her eyes. “Joyce,” the reverend addressed her softly. As he caught her gaze, a low, quiet roll of thunder sounded in the distance. “Where is young William?” she stared, silent. In her hand, the candleholder shook. “Joyce…” he repeated, trailing off. The unspoken words hovered like a guillotine. She ducked her head, visibly shaking as she retreated into the depths of the house, leading the cramped, silent men to a latched wooden door. She undid the lock, which appeared recently installed, and turned away, shoving past the reverend with a choked sob. The reverend pushed the door wide with a grim expression and strode inside. The first of the men followed, halting the instant he laid eyes on the room’s occupant. “Dear God…”
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Page 7 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 Arts & Features Movie Showcase Remember the 90’s? Tanaye White Coffeehouse Features Editor Andrea DeFrancesco ‘11 Leo Debarba ‘11 Precious Staff Writer Staff Writer Precious is a powerful social Listed below are some special events that occurred in media and Southington High School has become a place drama about the hard life of a sports during the month of November in the 1990s: where time never seems to stop: cars constantly fill 1980’s Harlem teenager. This six - November 16th, 1990 - “Home Alone”, starring Macaulay the parking lot for any number of events. teen year old girl, played by Culkin, was released in the U.S. The movie made a worldwide Wednesday, Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe, gross of $476,684,593. November 18th was struggles to take care of her two November 26th, 1991 - The “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson, no exception, as stu - children while living under the releases his 8th studio album Dangerous , which became his sec - dents took up seats roof of an emotionally and physically abu- ond album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 album chart, on the stage of the sive mother, played by the comedian on which it spent 4 weeks. It has sold over 32 million copies auditorium, awaiting Mo'Nique. The movie is based on the novel worldwide and was the first album ever to score 8 consecutive the start of “Push” by Sapphire and directed by Tyler UK Top 20 hits. It is Jackson’s second best-selling album, after Coffeehouse, a Perry. Thriller . chance for students Michael Jackson’s This Is It November 23rd, 1992 - Disney pop sensation Miley Cyrus is to perform any one The film is directed by Kenny born. Her first album without the Hannah Montana label, of their talents for Ortega and dedicated to the Breakout , was released on July 22nd, 2008 and debuted at #1 on their friends and late King of Pop’s death. It’s the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. families. Coffee an extraordinary documentary November 23rd, 1993 - Hard rock band Guns N’ Roses releases House is a place of the rehearsals from April its fifth studio album, The Spaghetti Incident? , which only features where students prac - covers of rock songs from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. It debuted tice alone or with through June 2009 for a con - Adam Szulczewski’s talents were at #4 on the Billboard 200 and sold 190,000 copies in its first friends on an act of cert tour scheduled for this featured in a number of acts summer. The movie artfully week of release. This is the final album recorded with the band’s their choosing. After displays Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Matt a brief audition, those selected are invited to per - strong spirit. Sorum. It is also the final record to be released by the band, until form. The acts were impressive to say the least, and the release of Chinese Democracy , exactly 15 years later. many people surprise their friends and classmates The Fourth Kind November 30th, 1994 - The National Football League intro - with talents that were unknown before the perform - In this Sci-Fi tale, the main character, a psy- duces its 30th franchise, the Jacksonville Jaguars. They won the ance. Senior Andrew Dominello has been working chologist named Milla division championship for the AFC Central in 1998 and 1999, with Coffeehouse since his freshman year and has Jovovich, comes across and made playoff appearances from 1996-1999, and again in been committee head Alaskan inhabitants who 2005 and 2007. with Amanda Rafala share similar disturbing November 22nd, 1995 - The original Toy Story is released in for two years. “It was a stories that take place in North America. This was the first feature film released to only great turnout,” he said. the middle of the night. use computer-generated imagery. It is also Disney/Pixar’s first “There was so much There is a mixture of real feature film. The film made a worldwide gross of $361,958,736. support. Everybody and simulated video November 22nd, 1996 - The final episode of the cartoon series can see a new, talented footage that enhance the movie’s scare fac- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is aired, marking the end of the side of students, you tor. You have to see the movie for yourself series, which debuted back in December 28th, 1987. The cartoon know? We plan on to make your own opinions on whether this is one of the most popular animated shows in television history. having about three finally proves aliens are real. November 24th, 1997 - The video game Diddy Kong Racing is Coffeehouses this year, Cloudy With released in North America for Nintendo 64. It won the Console to give plenty of new - a Chance Racing Award at the 1998 Interactive Achievement Awards and comers an opportunity of Meatballs Best Console Game of the Year 1998 by Scandinavian Game for their artistic abili - Review. ties, and we are defi - Charley Dan belts one out This silly, animated November 20th, 1998 - “The Rugrats Movie”, based on the hit nitely open to new people not used to performing in family movie was Nickelodeon cartoon series, is released to U.S. theaters. It is the front of others.” But what show would be complete inspired by Ron and first installment in the Rugrats movie trilogy and earned a gross without a master of ceremonies? Anthony Yovina, a Judi Barrett’s children’s of $140,894,675. senior who has been with Coffeehouse since sopho - book, “Cloudy With a November 27th, 1999 - Teen pop icon Britney Spears releases more year, brought laughs to the audience at every Chance of Meatballs”. the fourth single “Born to Make You Happy” from her debut turn. “It’s fun to be in front of a bunch of people,” An inventor named album ...Baby One More Time , which has sold over 25 million says Anthony. “The show was jamming, there were Flint, voiced by Bill Hader, and weathergirl copies worldwide. It is the biggest selling album in the world by so many good Sam Sparks, voiced by Anna Faris, try to a teenage artist, and also the highest selling album by a female acts.” If you are solve the mystery of why everyday rain has pop artist and debut album in the U.S. The record established interested in being been replaced with an assortment of foods. Spears as one of the world’s most popular teen pop artists. a part of Along the way, Flint and Sparks run into Coffeehouse, speak trouble, mishaps, and and discover the secret to either Mr. mayhem of some of the townsfolk. Cipollini in the library, Andrew A Christmas Carol Dominello, Amanda Rafala, or Whitney DiMeo ‘13 Connor Waage; or Staff Writer listen to your daily Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” retells Charles morning Nick Hasko Dickens’ age old tale of Christmas spirit with announcements. stunning graphics and movie magic. Jim Carrey Bryan McGrane and Joe Pelegano outdoes himself in voicing Scrooge with an over-pessimistic tone. In addition, the funny comedian adds his own twist to the Christmas to life right before your eyes! Plays, cartoons, and movies have ghosts. Disney reached a new level of magic been done in honor of the tale, but the story has never been with its stunning display of graphics. The portrayed like this before. So if you have two hours of free imagery is so clear, one has to remind them - time and need a a thrill or just a few laughs, go see this movie. selves that the movie isn’t real. The director It’s a great way to pass time and have fun. Though it’s a bit used varying camera angles to make it feel as if early to start celebrating Christmas, “A Christmas Carol” you’re following through the movie along with reminds us all of what Christmas is truly about. This movie Scrooge on his journey. Seeing the movie in 3- has the complete package of cute family moments, suspense, D adds extra fun and laughs. The movie comes and love. Don’t let the PG rating fool you; this movie invites everyone to experience its magic. NOV0910:Emblem 12/4/09 3:13 PM Page 8
Page 8 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 School News Diversity Club Celebrates Cultures Class of ‘09 On November 12, the newly formed Diversity Club held a Celebration of Cultures in the SHS cafeteria. Follows College The event showcased sixteen countries from all around the globe. Below are photos from the event. Trends Olivia Lank ‘11 of the Connecticut State Contributing Writer University System (Central, Western, Eastern and Although Connecticut state Southern). Forty-one went to universities and community private four-year Conn. col - colleges received more applica - leges. tions last year than in previous Similarly, 140 of the 509 years, 2009 SHS graduates graduates from 2008 went to enrolled in college in nearly public four-year colleges in identical patterns as graduates state. Twenty-eight graduates Ms. Delfino enjoys the evening with three students. the previous year. went to private Conn. colleges. The SHS graduating classes “Students seem to be more of 2008 and 2009 have approx - interested in affordable col - imately the same number of leges,” said Mrs. Wysocki, direc - students attending college in tor of Guidance. and out of state. The number “Consequently, the in-state of students attending public World History teacher Mr. Brown shows off his public colleges are often in the souvenirs from his trips to Russia while sport - and private colleges in Conn. application mix.” ing traditional Russian clothing. also remained approximately Oddly enough, the exact the same from 2008 to 2009. number of students from the There was a slight increase in last two classes, 122, chose two- students attending in-state year community colleges in schools. Maya Abuchacra proudly represents Lebanon. Connecticut. Given the downturn in the In 2009, 26 students from economy and the rising cost of SHS went to public colleges higher education, school coun - outside of Connecticut. There selors were expecting to see a were 107 students who went to higher percentage of 2009 private out of state colleges. graduates attending public uni - Similarly, 21 '08 students versities in Conn. enrolled in public colleges and Even the number of stu - 111 in private colleges out of dents attending Conn. commu - state. nity colleges remained the same Mrs. Wysocki explained that from 2008 to 2009. However, “I loved the idea of applying henna, which is students are taking advantage quite popular in South Asia.” there was a 10 percent increase Rabia Ahmed, Grade 12 Families enjoy the Celebration of Cutures. of financial aid packages and in the number of SHS students merit scholarships to attend who went to community col - colleges in other states. leges from 2007 to 2008. Of the 512 '09 graduates, 145 enrolled at the University of Connecticut or in a college
“It is a wonderful experience to share cultures among each other in Southington High School community!” Mrs. Hwang, Chinese Club Advisor
The evening was complete with the Frau Ringstad poses at her Germany display with students. sound of bagpipes. Della Vecchia Be A Part of the Change you would Like to see.! Join us as we explore how our goverment works. Funeral Home Learn to write, edit, and get bills passed. 211 North Main Street, Southington, CT If you would like information on the Youth & 06489 Government program, please contact Steve Silva 628-2293 at the Southington Community YMCA at ssil - [email protected] or (860) 628-5597 ext. 323 or Mr. Cipollini at SHS: <---Homecoming ‘09 860-628-3229 x495 more Homecoming photos at the top of page 10 NOV0910:Emblem 12/4/09 3:13 PM Page 9
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Charity Corner: Carolyn’s Place Madame Tomorrow Jacquelyn Ford ‘12 zation is to provide love, care, to abstinence and dating. For Dear Madame Tomorrow, beliefs. In any case if you find it ManagingEditor and support to pregnant example, Deacon Jim and I got stuck with the most awful is just impossible for you to Teenage years are full of women. They supply pregnan - Carol, two volunteers, came to teacher I have ever had. She’s mean function in that class due to its exploring and finding ones’ cy testing, informational mate - St. Thomas Parish and talked and horrible and I can’t understand a teacher you have to do some - self. However, some teenagers rial, 24-hour support classes, to ninth and tenth graders thing she’s saying. Is there any way thing before your grade really find themselves in situations and materials for caring for the about abstinence. But the you can help me with my teacher trou - suffers. At that point you can where they “experiment” and baby, such as diapers and message as a whole was about bles. Any advice will help. do one of two things: 1, talk to find themselves in an unex - clothes. They offer these serv - respecting yourself enough to the teacher about what’s just pected pregnancy. There are ices to all women, not just say no, and waiting until when Sincerely, Anti- Teacher’s Pet not clicking between the two of several options now a you find true you and see if he or she will be days on what to do in love. Dear Anti, willing to accommodate your this situation: abor - Everyone must face a ideas. OR 2, go straight to the tion, adoption, or Carolyn’s teacher that just seems impossi - guidance counselor and explain raising the child. Place is located ble. One who always seems to what’s wrong. From there either Carolyn’s Place helps in Waterbury, be upset and is rarely sympa - the guidance counselor will pregnant women Connecticut. thetic. In a lot of cases, you either help the teacher see what through those diffi - Some way that may encounter a teacher like see what they can do. Either cult times. you can get this and you will immediately way, you’ll seldom have any The idea for involved and want to transfer out of that more problems with that Carolyn’s Place start - help is by class, but sometimes it best to teacher. ed on a dreary night donating baby just wait a little bit before acting on November 3, products, espe - on your deci - School is about 1991, when Father Catholic followers. In addi - cially baby wipes and baby dia - sion. There is learning what you Rousseau heard a tiny cry on tion, they offer post-abortion pers. In addition, if you or a possibility can and leaving the front steps of St. John’s support, so they are not a someone you know is going that the with an educa - Catholic Church. Inside a close-minded organization through a pregnancy and needs teacher you tion. If an cardboard box was a newborn, when it comes to abortion. help, recommend them to seek though you unfriendly not even 4 hours old. She was Carolyn’s Place has saved a help from Carolyn’s Place, hated turns teacher is stifling later named Carolyn because countless number of lives by which is free to all. You can out to be your your education that day was the Catholic feast helping mothers of any age also help volunteer at Carolyn’s favorite. First find a way to day for St. Charles Borromeo. and their discussions. They Place. For more information impressions change it. You About a year later, Carolyn’s also send out volunteers to talk on how you can help, visit the are often don’t have to be Place was founded. to teens about making the website at www. wrong, so give miserable and The mission of the organi - right decision when it comes carolynsplace.net . the teacher a have a right to chance. You pursue a better don’t know educator for you, what you will but remember to Skewing miss by leav - give the teacher ing the class. the benefit of the Even if the teacher doesn’t doubt. Some teachers are an become your favorite, the class acquired taste, like pickle- fla - Communication almost always becomes easier vored potato chips, at first Senior Heather Pehmoeller once you become familiar with gross and sour, but in time, Jordan Otero ‘10 In September, when SHS admits that she uses “slang” the teachers teaching style. decent. Hope it all works out. Editor-In-Chief held its annual college essay Seventeen years ago when writing workshop, Kristin occasionally, but she doesn’t like when others do. “It really There is, of course, the pos - There is nothing more real than right Neil Papworth sent the words Lake-Piano, admissions coun - annoys me when people say, sibility that no matter how now. “Merry Christmas” via text to selor from CCSU, spoke about ‘how r u?’ or something like agreeable or understanding you Vodafone employee Richard one of the worst college essays that. It makes the conversation try to be, the teacher just will From, Jarvis, the two British men she had received in an applica - less personal because they’re not give any breaks. Maybe his could hardly fathom the craze tion. taking less time to say what they or her teaching style is just not they were about to induce on “It was written entirely in Madame Tomorrow need to.” working for you or maybe there the world. Since December text message format,” she said, Studies have said that due to is just a clash between you and the mass amounts of texting, the teacher’s personalities or IMing, and social networking our generation participates in, people in the future will have a more difficult time communi - cating face-to-face. However, others studies have stated that in some cases, these new forms of communication, especially texting, can strengthen person - al relationships and even facili - 1992, technology and commu - “complete with numbers and tate communication for shyer nication have become integrat - no punctuation. I was nice and people. •”The acknowledged leader in Drivers’ Education” ed into essentially one entity, sent it back for the student to One can only assume that •Adult and Teenager Courses and has permanently affected fix, but some other students the real affects of technology •Professional and courteous instructors our generation – we can scarce - won’t be as lucky.” on the “digital natives” will only be discovered once we have •Flexible hours ly remember a day without hav - “It’s faster and easier to ing access to a computer, a cell abbreviate words when you’re entered the workforce and our •Motor Vehicle Testing Services (at our classroom location) communication skills are put to •8 hour mandatory safe driving course phone, an iPod, or even a tele - texting or IMing,” sophomore vision. How has all this pro - Kyle Relihan says. “There aren’t the test. •Insurance discounts gression and industrialization any rules and everyone knows •Home pick up and drop off. (for driving only) affected us as a people and the what you’re talking about any - •Enroll anytime way we communicate? way. It’s just a cultural thing.” NOV0910:Emblem 12/4/09 3:13 PM Page 10
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Page 11 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 SHS SPORTS Football on Thanksgiving Day Zack’s Top 4 Andrea DeFrancesco ‘11 more convenient at night, practicing on Thanksgiving Contributing Writer but it’s traditional. We’ve morning, that meant you done it that way forever, up were playing in the state On the morning of National Headlines until last year.” championships. This game is Thursday, November 26th, 1. The New York It seems players and their important to us because it’s a members of the Southington Yankees win their Boys Soccer families will be heading to win we need to get us into High School Blue Knights 27th World Thursday’s game with all the playoffs. That’s mainly Varsity Football team will be Eliminated... the way I look at it. Championship boarding the buses on their smiles and high spirits. Q: Are there any players Twice way to Cheshir High School that didn’t get much of an to take part in the annual Chris Amnott ‘11 Q & A with opportunity to play last Thanksgiving football game. Sports Writer/Staff year that are going to play But has this become a tired After starting off the sea - Coach Mella more this year? Are they tradition? son with inconsistent game Q: What made you decide excited to be participating Some may feel that no results, the Southington to hold the game the night in the game? game should be held on High School boys soccer before Thanksgiving last A: Every time you graduate Thanksgiving, and it should team finally ended their reg - year ? 27 to 30 guys, new guys get a instead be held the night ular season strong, finishing A: That was a decision chance to step up. No matter before, as was done last year, with a record of nine wins, if the game’s on [made] with the six losses, and three ties. Key Thanksgiving or the night administration. 2. Colts, Saints start contributions came out of before, they’re excited just to There were a the junior class. Joe Gianatti, have an opportunity to play. season 20-0 couple things Tyler Moss, Drew Aylett and Q: How is this game dif - behind it: num - other underclassmen played ferent from the other ber one, the major roles in the teams late games? Are you mainly playoffs were season surge to the state concerned with a win, or still a factor, so tournament. In his first var - would you rather have the by playing on sity season, sophomore Bill team play for the sake of Wednesday Queen has been a rock in tradition? night, the kids goal for the Knights all sea - A: Just the same as Game 1, got an extra day son long. The defenders of rest. They got the benefits or Game 2, or Game 12. I questions arise. Some feel have been a major point in of spending time with family want the guys to play to win. the players should be allowed Southington’s success. In for the whole day of Q: What do you want the 3. Jasper Howard to spend the day with family. fact, every time the Blue Thanksgiving but the real team to understand or murdered on UConn However, the players them - Knights allowed 2 or more factor was the playoffs and take away from participat - campus selves see it from a much dif - goals in, they lost. Each of giving the kids an extra day ing in this annual tradi - ferent viewpoint. the team’s nine wins came of rest. tion? Do you believe that “I’d rather have it on with Queen allowing 1 or 0 playing in this game will Thanksgiving than at night goals. Down the stretch, the help the players have a because it’s Knights closed out the regu - better understanding and more traditional lar season with a 6-1-1 appreciation of the tradi - that way,” said record in their last eight tion? 11th grader games. A: I don’t and the team Colin Daigle, a Heading into the state doesn’t put any more linebacker. tournament, the Knights emphasis on this game than “I’m pumped were the 24 seed. They we do on any other game in [for the game],” defeated Norwich Free the season. You want the said linebacker Academy 1-0, but lost to team to grow with each 4. Oregon and Stanford and 11th grader Fairfield Prep in the second game they play and not just pummel Southern Dan Snyder. round. However, Prep was single one out. No one California “My family loves forced to forfeit the game, Q: Do you prefer to have game is more important supporting the tradition.” giving Southington a the game on than the others unless it’s the Varsity cheerleader Megan rematch of last year’s quar - Thanksgiving and is that state championships. Then Cerreta reasoned that it terfinal with 18-0-1 top why you changed it back you put more emphasis on it. wouldn’t make much differ - ranked Glastonbury. The for this year? What do you think?? Is ence since the game would Tomahawks won against the A: We didn’t have anything playing and watching foot- be over by early afternoon. Knights, defeating them 3-0. to do with the game being on ball a time honored tradi- While she enjoyed last year’s The defense struggled for Thanksgiving. Cheshire tion or an intrusion on our night game, she also stated, Southington and made that decision. holiday? Let us know! “I don’t mind it because it’s Glastonbury tripled the Blue Q: What does this game an annual tradition.” Knights’ shots on goal. mean to you and what is Fellow varsity cheerleader the most important ele - To All SHS Athletes, Angela Beaupre said she Like Sports? ment of this game, or the Are you planning to play enjoys watching the team main reason why this a sport in college? play, no matter when the game is important, not Don’t forget to drop us a game is. Don’t see yours covered? just for the team, but also line or send us a photo Ms. Allenback, head the community? in your new uniform. coach of the varsity cheer - A: My first experience of Write for EMBLEM!! Send it to: leading squad, said, “It’s hard playing on Thanksgiving was for some because they have when I became a head coach. [email protected] family out of state, so it was Where I grew up, if you were [email protected] Good Luck! -Zack NOV0910:Emblem 12/4/09 3:13 PM Page 12
Page 12 The Student Newspaper of Southington High School November 2009 SHS SPORTS Home Loss Ends Athletes of Playoff Hopes the Issue Zack Etter ‘10 Southington’s side going into down in the first four posse - KATIE MONBARON Sports Editor the game. A three game win - sions of the second half. The DYLAN DANKO It’s amazing, if you think ning streak countered offense could not capitalize. Running Back, Football Field Hockey about it, how an entire season Simsbury’s loss the week Southington managed to put up can come down to one game, before. The Blue Knights had just 6 second half points, one play, one moment. After been 22-2 at Fontana Field in despite running eleven plays beginning the season 1-2 inside the Simsbury 20 yard with two devestating loss - line. Butkiewicz threw an inter - es, each by three points, ception at the goal line with the Southington Blue about 7 minutes left in the Knights football team was game, and the Blue Knights did quickly forced in a posi - not have the ball again until tion in which the only way there was under 1 minute to make the CIAC play - remaining. The Knights lost Isn a predominantly pass - Katie Monbaron played a offs was to win the their third game by 3 points, ing offense, it is difficult great role in the success of remainder of their games. 29-26 - eliminating them from for a Southington running After a big win at the playoffs for the second the Southington Blue Rentschler Field against straight season. back to stand out. Knights girls’ field hockey New Britain, the Blue Southington bounced back However, in the second team this fall. She helped Knights seemed to be on to beat Newington 32-21 the half of the season, Dylan the team finish with a win - a roll. The defeated the following week behind 5 KJ Gemmell catches a touchdown at Newington Danko has done just that. ning record of 8-7, and the Butkiewicz touchdowns. Joe winless Weaver Beavers He is second in the confer - 44-8, and then in domi - Pesce led the defense with 4 team was undefeated at nating fashion, moved to 4-2 their last 24 games at home. sacks. However, on Senior ence in rushing yards, but home games. Scoring two with a 35-7 win over Also, Simsbury had never beat - Night, Southington fell to an averaging 9 less carries per goals and also contributing Middletown. Dylan Danko en Southington in football. But undeafeated Conard team, 40- game than the confer - with six assists, Monbaron stepped up and had proven to most importantly, Southington 20. Butkiewicz complated 22 of ence’s leading rusher. was named to the CCC be one of the best running 54 passes for 282 yards, 3 inter - absolutely needed to win the Averaging 6.7 yards per first all conference team. backs in the conference. The ceptions and 4 turnovers in all. game to make the playoffs, carry, Danko has been a offensive line had gelled while Simsbury could in theory The Knights were unsuccessful The Knights fell to Hall together, and through the first afford one more loss. in their attempt to knock key component in the suc - High School (3-1) in the six games of the season had Despite the perfect script, Cheshire out of the playoffs on cess of the Southington qualifying round for the allowed just two sacks! Against the Blue Knights were stripped Thanksgiving and finished with offense, and has emerged state tournament. Middletown, every receiver of their Hollywood ending. a 5-5 record. as a leader on the team . (Anthony Florian, Zack Etter, After letting up 29 pooints Tyler Dube, and Mike Rhodd) combined in the 3 game win - Holiday Gift Certificates Available. Visit our Online Store all had multiple catches, and the ning streak, Simsbury’s option offense did not turn the ball offense put up 29 points in the over. After a shaky start, the first half. Long touchdown defense had come together to passes from Connor allow just 29 points in the Blue Butkiewicz to Anthony Florian Knights 3 game winning streak. and Mike Rhodd kept Southington earned a 4-2 Southington in the game, and record, which set up for a piv - they trailed at the half 29-20. otal CCC showdown against However, the defense came out Simsbury (5-1) at Fontana on fire in the third quarter, and mtsouthington.com Field. Everything was on the Trojans could not get a first Feel the Excitement! Boys Basketball Set to Begin Chris Amnott ‘11 This year’s team fares to start at a forward spot, giving Chapman and Drew Aylett, Lasbury will have his squad Sports Writer/Staff be much different, as the the team a slasher who is as well as senior Mike in exceptional shape come To say that the 2008-09 Knights graduated six mem - adept at driving to the hoop Shaughnessy, will provide tip-off on December 16th season was a disappointment orable seniors from last from the perimeter and is a depth at the guard spots. against Glastonbury. This for the Blue Knights is an year’s team. For the first time consistent mid range shoot - Look for Chapman to make season will have its chal - understatement. The in years, The Knights have a er. a major impact this year for lenges because of the redis - Knights finished the regular great infusion of youth and Guards Nick DeFeo and the Knights, as he is very tricting of the CCC. The season with a record of five height in their lineup. Led by Tyler Dube will likely start athletic and a solid defender Knights will have to match wins and fifteen losses. But, the junior class, the team will for the Blue Knights as well. who can also shoot from up with state powerhouses the losing record does not do figure to have at least seven DeFeo is an incredible beyond the arc. Aylett will Northwest Catholic, New the team justice, for the players over six feet. Junior shooter with great touch also make an impact with his Britain, and NVL power Knights were involved in forwards Sal Romano and from beyond the arc. He led exceptional, often times Wilby this season. Aside many close games that were Mike Rhodd will give the the team in three point highlight reel, passing ability from those challenges, look finalized late in the forth Knights an intimidating shooting last year as a junior. and court sense. for the Knights to win 15 quarter or in overtime. If the presence in the middle. Both Both DeFeo and Dube are After a touch campaign games and earn a spot in the Knights were to pull out a are athletic, have a shooting extremely quick and will help last season, the Knights are state tournament this year! few of those games, they touch around the basket, and the team a great deal with loaded for this year. Look for definitely could have made are a force defensively. their perimeter defense. a huge improvement from Good Luck guys! the state tournament. Senior Jordan Lamson could Junior guards Jordan the previous season in the win column. Coach Robert