THE ALCONAIREOne Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Volume 50—Issue 06, AprilF 2014 falconaire.monmouthregional.net Here We Go Again Photo Credits: Jocelyn Anderson by Jocelyn Anderson‘14 Student/Faculty Game Features Editor Once again, the students the fi rst quarter but were concerned that they took on the faculty in an able to catch up and stay were going to need a electrifying game of bas- tied with the teachers in walker to get up and ketball. The stands were the fi rst quarter with a down the court.” fi lled with fans of all ages. score of 12-12 and 2:25 This jaw dropping As well as being accom- minutes remaining. The game would not have panied with a few more teachers started to pull been possible without fat heads this year, the away in the second quar- the exceptional coach- Monmouth Maniacs fi lled ter but the seniors caught ing staff on both teams: the entire Falcons’ Nest. up leaving the score 31- Coach DeLucia for the This year a newcomer 26 by half time. teachers and Erik Ras- to Monmouth Regional After the high energy mussen, Alex Matsik- joined the faculty team. halftime routine by the oudis, Dan Curtis and Ms. James says, “Being cheerleaders, the students Alex Koslowski, for the new at the school, I was came out determined to students. Eric Max- anxious and nervous be- dominate and win. In the ton also added that he fore the game started. But second half the teachers couldn’t have asked for while I was playing, I was started off hot, but both a better squad. E-Ras comfortable and had a lot teams were neck and coached a hella-va of positive energy. Play- neck, fi ghting for each game and Skootz did a ing against everyone is an basket until the end of great job at getting us experience I would never the game. The teachers water and making sure give up and I hope to play had another upset win by we were all hydrated. on the team next year.” four points (54-50). According to Mr. Senior starters: Mitchell Although the game Chlapowski because Alberti, Brianna Wolff, was similar to last year’s it is not school funded Danny Molloy, Adrian with the score difference club, this year’s fund- Scherer, and Mike Morano. being the same, the inten- raiser was for Heroes Faculty starters: Mr. sity of it was insane. and Cool Kids. The Daly, Ms. James, Mr. Chl- Senior Eric Maxton says, game brought in about apowski, Mr. Wendel, and “The experience was 250-300 people and Mr. McQuay. amazing. Everyone in raised a good amount This year the teach- the stands was so excited of money to be used ers ran into some trouble and you’re feeding off this year and next year with underestimating the the energy of the crowd. for the program. seniors’ abilities. The se- But playing against older niors were down 11-2 in people was scary. I was Monmouth’s Newest Addition Shake, Rattle, and Roll Quail Eggs in the Science Wing by Jae’Vani Prince ‘14 Staff Writer Robotics Class Robots Are On The Move Quail eggs are white she found a program by Emily Gell‘14 surface. The howitzerwas ing”. A former student of to simulate a gun on two his, Brandan Ford, is in with brown spots around that would give them the The eggs, which take Variety Editor them. They are not your eggs, incubator, and all 25 days to hatch, are wheels like the ones used his second year at James in World War II. It would Madison University tak- average size eggs; they the necessities needed to coming from a farm in move forward, play a mu- ing classes for Computer are about the size of care for them. Pennsylvania. When sical sequence to simulate Information Systems. He a quarter Monmouth Laurie Thomas, a the chicks are born, the the fi ring of a howitzer says that while some stu- Regional teacher Mrs. participating student says, program will pick them and then move backwards. dents in his Principles of Wolverton will be starting “I cannot wait to do the up and take them back to The dancer is purely about Programming class “were a quail egg project with project because I saw the the farm. Mrs. Wolver- the student’s creativity, uncomfortable learning the baby quail eggs last year two of her AP biology ton fi gured it was a good however it had to move basic processes, seeing it classes and two of her CP and they were so cute. hands on learning experi- forward, backward, zigzag, for the fi rst time,” he had biology classes. I’m very excited about ence is very important for Photo Credit: Joe Crimi shake and play a little an advantage because of Mrs. Wolverton started them coming and learning students to learn. song. They were using Mr. Buckiewicz’s class. the project last year about what they do and Danielle Menture, Lego Mindstorms, which He also said that the “out because some students who takes CP biology is the program that some of the box” thinking can- wanted to start hatching with Mrs. Wolverton On Friday March 7, of the top technology not be learned just from eggs in class. She said, says, “These quail eggs Mr. Buckiewicz’s fi rst schools use. a simple math or English “I looked for some proj- are very interesting. They and tenth period Robotics Sophomore Christian course. ects that already existed show the meaning of life classes demonstrated their Preziose said that “this This was a very in and I found the “Quail and responsibility. I am robots. This is a project project made us use logic, depth project that needed in the classroom NJ.” very excited to see the that both classes had been creativity, and a lot of each team to combine She says “They pro- eggs.” working on for about 2-3 patience.” ideas, be creative, and use vide us with everything Not all of the quail weeks. While junior Keanu what they’ve been learning and they take the baby eggs will live some will Each pair of students Taylor added that “it was a all year. This is a class chicks. It is very ideal die. Mrs. Wolverton will had to build and program project of trial and error”. that allows each student and the students from have the eggs until about three different robots; They both enjoy the class to have freedom while last year enjoyed it so late May this year, feel a bumper car, a howit- and gained a lot from this learning something new much, I have decided to free to stop by and visit zer, and a dancer. The experience. each day. Photo Credit: Mrs. Wolverton Mr. Buckiewicz says he continue it this year.” She them! bumper car would move emphasizes the importance chose quail eggs instead how they hatch. It is a forward and backwards of “out of the box think- of any other egg because very cool project. “ indefi nitely as it hits a fl at INSIDE FEATURES, PAGE 3 NUTRITION, PAGE 4-5 SPORTS, PAGE 6 NEWS, PAGE 7 FALCONAIRE -Spring Fashion Tips -Editorial -Nutrition Myths -Spring Sports -International -Priceless Jewels -Lunch Room -Gluten Controversy Preview Dilemnas ONLINE! -What’s Your Style -Over Eatings Do’s and - Do You Know What -March Madness -Indoor Worlds Track VISIT US AT Quiz Dont’s Your Body Needs? -Comic by Nick and Field FALCONAIRE. Palermo MONMOUTHRE- GIONAL.NET The Falconaire Page 2 Opinions April 2014 Keep Your Ears... by Liam Kennedy ‘15 Peeled? Local Liquid Contributor The Best and Worst Water Fountains of MRHS A Publication of Monmouth Anticipated by Nick Palermo ‘14 Regional High School Staff Writer Photo Credit: Jae’Vani Prince Releases of 2014 The Best and Worst ERIK RASMUSSEN & ALLIE ENS Water Fountains of Co-Editors in Chief Expectation can be off his raw yet equally MRHS DAWN COLLETT rewarding, but equally insightful take on grow- ecently, a few Advisor R as disappointing. Once ing up in Compton, students at MRHS WRITERS speculation builds for an LA. He announced that had nothing better to JOCELYN ANDERSON artist’s new album, the his next album will be do besides conduct a Features Editor pressure is on. Will it released in September. water taste test, com- MICHAEL WHALEN prove to be as satisfying 2) Cloud Nothings Opinions Editor paring all of the public JOE CRIMI as their last, or better? Many think that the water fountains within Reviews Editor Will it leave fans wish- recent infl ux of bands the school. 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