Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org April 2019 Volume 23 Issue 3 DECA Succeeds at State Competition Darin Iraj Staff Writer

After facing some tough com- sent a record number of 55 petition at the DECA Business Re- students to the Fifty-Ninth gionals in Rockland County this past Annual State Career Con- January, many students of the HHS ference. From the Harrison DECA Business Club triumphed. High School DECA Business Several placed as top compet- Club, five students placed in itors in their events or their written the Top Five in New York projects/papers enabled them to ad- State in their event, while 12 vance to the New York State Com- awards were seized in the petition. Top 10 category in New York The Harrison High School State. The sophomore team DECA Business Club has grown tre- of Olivia Perini and Tyler mendously over the past year under Burden was awarded third the guidance and support of club place and junior Zach Grief co-advisors, Mrs. Deirdre O’Brien placed fifth for the Financial and Mr. Joseph Santo. The students Literacy Promotion plan. Se- prepared diligently all year long for nior student Anishka Sang- the State Competition. It is an edu- havi won fourth place in the cational yet social event that many Professional Selling Event club members look forward to all and senior Olivia Naioti was year long. awarded fourth place in the “The best part of the State Com- Public Relations Project. petition is definitely the bus ride back These five students will from the competition,” said freshman now advance to the Nation- Nicole Herman. “Although compet- al Competition, being held ing against all of the New York State April 27 through May 1 in teams taught me so much about Orlando, Florida. business and different presentation In addition, the DECA skills to use in the future, bonding as Business club members a chapter after competing is definite- were able to capture many ly an experience I will never forget.” awards as the top 10 stu- This year the State Competition dents of New York State in Ready to capture every moment. This year’s Harrison Deca Business Club sent a record 55 students to the New York State Competition, wherein students are asked to take written exams and partake in live action role-play.The was held from March 6-8 in Roch- their events. The junior team event is academic and social, meeting new people and representing our school in several categories of business ester, NY. Harrison High School of Darin Iraj and Jared Schnapp won situations. Courtesy of Mr. Joe Santo

in Travel and Tourism Team De- lowing students achieved this pres- ancholic, however, knowing I will be cision Making, juniors Janelle tigious award: senior Matthew Griff succeeded by outstanding members Vasquez and Denisse Hinojo- in Retail Merchandising, junior Darin of the Harrison High School DECA sa won in Finance Operations, Iraj in Travel and Tourism Team De- chapter gives me great happiness. I juniors Julian Glover and Nate cision Making, junior Julia Kindler in am thrilled to say that we have five Applebaum in the category of Integrated Marketing Campaign, and students attending the International Franchise Business Plan, and sophomore Brandon Lum in Busi- Competition who will represent Har- sophomores Peyton Gartner ness Finance. rison High School, Region 3, and and Ally Leighton for their Cre- The DECA Business Club trip to the New York State DECA chapter. ative Marketing Project. These States has become one of the great- I look forward to working with these students are keeping their fin- est highlights of the year, where stu- students to best prepare them for gers crossed, as they may have dents from Harrison come together the National Competition in Orlan- the opportunity to compete in to bond as well as to showcase their do, Florida. Students will apply the the National Conference if for hard work and talents. wealth of knowledge provided by any reason one of the top five DECA President Matthew Griff the business classes at Harrison students from other schools in adds,“The last time competing at High School, and I look forward to their categories drops from the the State Career Conference was seeing them perform at the highest Award winning crew. These 15 students won awards in the State Competition, and competition. bittersweet. The SCC conference level. I look forward to the bright fu- five of them will go on to attend the National Competition in Orlando, Florida. Pictured here are: (Back row, left to right) Julian Glover, Nate Applebaum, Olivia Perini, Tyler The club also had four provided the opportunity to commu- ture of the DECA program as I bid Burden, Aerin Grief, Anishka Sanghavi, Olivia Naioti, Matthew Griff, (Front row, left members that placed within the nicate with like-minded peers in the farewell to this amazing opportunity to right) Denise Hinojosa,Janelle Vasquez, Brandon Lum, Darin Iraj, Jared Schnapp, top 10 in the Multiple Choice business sector. Knowing that my I've been provided with over the past Peyton Gartner Julia Kindler Courtesy of Mr. Joe Santo Exam or Role Play. The fol- time with DECA has ended is mel- four years.”

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Students Shine in Science Research Symposium Larissa Iraj Sports Editor

On Saturday February 9, 2019, The topics ranged in subjects es like UV light, heat, dish- eight students from the Science Re- such as behavior science, biochem- washers or microwaves, and search Program at Harrison High istry, biology, cell and microbiology, I wondered if people were in- School attended the seventeenth an- environmental science, computer gesting toxic chemicals, even nual Westchester-Rockland Junior science/math, medical science and though products are labeled Science and Humanities Symposium physical science. safe. I wanted to see if baby (JSHS). This prestigious competition The poster presentations for bottles that were labeled ‘safe was held at John Jay High School in Harrison High school were present- for consumption,’ ‘FDA-ap- Cross River, NY. The JSHS attracts ed by sophomore Larissa Iraj, junior proved,’ and ‘BPA-free’ could regional science research students Samantha Bernstein, junior Kapil be considered safe under who have conducted their own au- Modi, junior Sara McSweeney, se- conditions of normal use by thentic research. The students are nior Caitlin Policarpio, and senior exposing them to daily use mi- exclusively selected from their high Georgia Kirakou. crowave stress and analyzing schools to compete. After a tough day of compet- the chemicals that were leach- Over 650 students participat- ing, some of our own Harrison High ing into the contents. ed in the competition, in which the School students stood out above I worked at Manhattan first and second place winners in their peers and earned awards. College to use a complex ma- each speaker category would sub- senior Danielle Bucci won second chine for chemical analysis sequently advance to to the speaker place in the Environmental Scienc- (Fourier Transform Infrared competition in upstate Albany this es Speaker Division. Danielle’s re- Spectroscopy), and an ana- spring for a chance to compete to search has been on Quantification lytic balance to quantify the From a Garbage Patch to State Science Competition. Pictured here are the two big become a delegate to the Nation- and Chemical Analysis of Leachate chemical. I got a mentor, Dr. winners from the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium held at John Jay Cross al Junior Science and Humanities from BPA-free Baby Bottles After Ex- John Regan, who is the Head River, junior Joey Robb and senior Danielle Bucci. Danielle’s work developed from an hosted by a branch of the Armed posure to Microwave Stress. of Chemistry at Manhattan interest in toxic chemicals being released from the breakdown of plastics on a garbage patch. She is headed to the State competition as well. Courtesy of Mr. Randy Gunnell Services. The third and fourth place Danielle explains that she College, and he helped me winners will have the opportunity to became interested in this topic, use these machines. I found present their findings in poster form “because I discovered the Great that there was 100% confi- rodi. Junior Water Prize, which is consid- at the upstate JSHS. Pacific Garbage Patch, which is a dence that there was a chemical The Science Research stu- ered the most prestigious award for There were 15 speaker rooms gigantic mass of plastic floating the desorbing out of the bottles. I also dents are now preparing for the next high school science projects that are in which senior year students had ocean (about three times the size found out that the bottles were not competition, WESEF, the Westches- aimed at improving global water cri- 12 minutes to share a Powerpoint of France), and I knew that plastics made out of the material advertised, ter Science and Engineering Fair, on sis. By winning the Stockholm prize I presentation of their topic including were a huge environmental prob- which means false advertising of a Saturday March 16 and some stu- am now qualified to participate in the background information, literature lem because toxic chemicals would product intended for infants. This dents will attend the Tri County Sci- State competition, in which the win- break down from the plastics, as a year, I worked with Ms. ence Fair in the spring. While these ners are guaranteed an all-expense Blunt’s daughter Sar- students prepare for their upcoming paid trip to the national competition.” ah Blunt, who is a PhD science fairs, the first year students Ms. Blunt, one of Harrison High student at Harvard. She continue to research and find infor- School’s science research teachers, helped me create a math- mation on their projects so they are is looking forward to watching how ematical model to predict ready to attend the WestLake Sci- her students compete at the rest of the long term ingestion ence Fair in June. the science fairs this year. of the leachate or chem- The highlights of the program She said, “I love the competi- ical in infants for up to a and research from all students will tions because it gives our students year. I concluded that in- also be showcased at the annual a chance to showcase all the excit- fants would be ingesting Harrison High School Science Re- ing SHS work they do all year. I’m around three grams of the search Symposium this year in May. so proud of our students’ passion chemical every year, and Danielle also competed in a sci- for their research which is evident that this amount would in- ence fair this past weekend. She ex- by how engaged they are in discus- crease as the bottles were plains, “I competed in the Westches- sions with the scientists who judge microwaved more.” ter Science and Engineering Fair them.” Danielle Bucci has this weekend and got Second Place the opportunity to com- in Chemistry and the Stockholm pete in the JSHS state competition. She says, “I look forward to using the JSHS state competition as an opportunity to show the benefits of research, as well as caution more people about the conse- quences of using plastics.” Joey Robb also won a category. Other seniors that had the opportunity to share their research The Gender and Self-Blame Connection. Junior Joey Robb won in her category, another in Powerpoint form were impressive display of our science research program at HHS.Courtesy of Mr. Randy Gunnell Anna Cahn on Ther- mo-Protective Proper- ties of Aloe vera, Sunjo searches, findings and implications, result of the UV light exposure, and Mainsah on Impediments to Treat- and five minutes to answer ques- destroy marine ecosystems. ing Malaria Vector Effectively, and tions from the judges. In addition, I then started looking at the Julia Kischkat on An Analysis of the over 460 sophomore and junior effects on humans because I knew Behavioral, Historical, and Biogeo- students displayed poster presenta- plastics are used on a daily basis graphical Aspects of the Paracheiro- The science research life. Anna Cahn and Danielle Bucci were two of the seniors who competed against hundreds of other area students at the recent tions in the cafeteria. and are exposed to different stress- don innesi and Paracheirodon axel- JSHS in Cross River. Courtesy of Mr.Randy Gunnell April 2019 News & Features Husky Herald 3 IQ2US Brings Civility to Heated Debate Julia Cox Staff Writer

In late February, ten students chosen at random by an audience as well as the founder and President perspective-altering issues talked na in order to make those payments. from Mr. Trebatch’s History of the member, would have 90 seconds to of Eurasia Group, voiced more logi- about was the Belt and Road Initia- These types of situations presented Americas classes traveled to New chose a side (being yes or no) and cal and plausible explanations to the tive. With its beginnings in 2013, the the audience members with a di- York City to watch the Intelligence argue their position. With impressive debate topics. Having such a vast BRI is “an ambitious effort to improve lemma that incited opinions being Squared Debate. This monthly de- backgrounds, the formed. This method kept bate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan debaters were ex- the audience fully engaged event that covers topics ranging from tremely intelligent and tuned in. technology to politics to culture. In- people who were Lastly, many students telligence Squared US(IQ2US) was able to give a wide might think attending such founded in 2006 to restore civility, range of perspec- a sophisticated extracurric- reasoned analysis, and constructive tives while inform- ular event would be over- public discourse to today’s often bi- ing the audience whelming, but the debate ased media landscape. of what they were made is simple enough for The award-winning debate se- talking about. any common person to un- ries, funded by Robert Rosenkranz Prior to the de- derstand it (although having and others, currently reaches over bate, for the sake of prior knowledge of the top- 30 million American households giving full disclo- ic would definitely improve through multi-platform distribution. sure, little knowl- comprehension of the dis- This includes radio, television, live edge had been ac- cussion further). streaming, podcasts, interactive digi- quired by any of the The debate kept every- tal content, and on-demand apps on students about the one engaged by reason that Roku and Apple TV. With over 120 techonomic issue the platform the information debates and counting, Intelligence regarding China. was presented on was inter- Squared U.S. has encouraged the One debater who esting and well organized. public to "think twice" on a wide provided interest- This debate would appeal range of provocative topics. ing opinions was to people who love debates An idealistic stance. Susan Thornton, American diplomat and former Assistant Secretary of State for East This specific debate explored Susan Thornton, Asian and Pacific Affairs, brought a patriotic zeal to her opinions in the debate over the techonomic Cold War and the idea of arguing two America’s possible involvement in a who has previous- with China. . Courtesy of IQ2US sides. techonomic Cold War with China. In ly worked under The amount of per- simpler terms, it examined the U.S’s President Trump, spective provided during competition with China surrounding and brought a patriotic feeling to the variety of intelligent minds and great regional cooperation and connectivi- the course of this night broadened the realm of technology. debate since many of her stances arguments made for a roomful of fun ty on a trans-continental scale.” appreciation for the event and the The event was composed of were idealistic and nationalistic. energy. Essentially, China is trying to great speakers that were present. In three smaller debates, the topics be- Junior Ariane Guyonnet, who Additionally, this debate brought unite Asia to strengthen infrastruc- the future, these are events that ev- ing “The Next Silicon Valley Will Be attended the trip said, “I loved lis- to light the pressing issue of the ture, trade, and investment links. The eryone should consider going to or in China,” “The Belt and Road Initia- tening to Thornton because her per- U.S’s relationship with China. Many BRI is on its way to transforming the checking out on the organization’s tive is a Trillion-Dollar Blunder,” and spective was the polar opposite of high school students do not realize global economy, but ethical issues website podcasts (www.intelligenc- “The U.S and China Will Both Lose mine, which was really cool since I how strained tensions are getting, are in question since many of the esquaredus.org). the Trade War.” could then bounce my opinions off and the threat China poses in re- smaller countries cannot make the Once the topics were given to hers.” gards to technology and world pow- needed payments to China and in the audience, each debater who was Ian Bremmer, another debater, er. One of the most interesting and turn must lease their land out to Chi- CPAC 2019: Conservatives Welcome Trump

Luke Wong Staff Writer

Roars, whistles and loud ap- (R-SC), NRA chief Wayne LaPierre, Communist on the inside.” Gorka organizations set up information very “...proud of President Trump… plause filled the Potomac Ballroom and pundit Dennis Prager. Small- continued, lambasting the support- booths. These included conser- during the Kavanaugh hearings.” of the Gaylord National Harbor Ho- er breakout sessions addressed ers of the Green New Deal who.. vative stalwarts like The Heritage Trump has endeared himself to con- tel and Convention Center in Mary- more specific topics like the Green want to take away your pick-up truck, Foundation, the National Rifle As- servatives who have largely returned land, as President Donald J. Trump New Deal, the rise of anti-Semitism, they want to rebuild your homes, and sociation, and the Young America’s the favor. stepped out onto the stage. Smiling and the systemic silencing of free take away your hamburgers,” ending Foundation but also included newer While CPAC attendees are of- broadly, Trump passed an American speech, but also addressing positive the sound-bite with the line “This is groups like Turning Point USA as ten stereotyped as rednecks and flag and in a typical unscripted mo- things about America, fulfilling the what Stalin dreamed about but never well as the Log Cabin Republicans. deplorables, this was clearly a mis- ment that endears him to his base theme of this year’s CPAC, What achieved.” These booths showcased the diver- characterization. Asians and His- while driving detractors batty, gave it Makes America Great. Brexiteer and Member of the sity of the conservative movement panics were reasonably represented a long hug. The standing-room-on- The progressive “Green New European Parliament (MEP) Nigel and sought to inform conference at- as well as a substantial and visible ly crowd exploded in appreciation Deal” was a favorite target of many Farage, a repeat speaker and crowd tendees of their organizations. number of African Americans. The and laughter ahead of what would speakers who mocked its risible favorite, closed out the second day When Donald Trump was first audience was noticeably youthful be become a two-plus hour speech claims, such as eliminating all car- of the conference to a packed house elected, the GOP was deeply divid- with many college contingents as – the longest of his Presidency – to bon emissions within ten years which after selling out his book signing ed on whether or not to support him. well as some high school students the people on whom he built his suc- would involve getting rid of “farting which was quite remarkable for a Two years later, this has changed and many young women. Many of cessful campaign, his base. cows” and providing economic secu- man largely unknown to most of the dramatically and nowhere was this the speakers also came from diverse Trump was in his element, com- rity even for those unwilling to work. American public but a hero to many more evident than at CPAC which racial backgrounds. The female Af- fortably going off script, calling the In a memorable put-down, Dr. Se- conservatives for his advocacy for was, arguably, a huge Trump pep rican-American conservative duo of Mueller probe ‘BULL****’ and telling bastian Gorka, former Trump staff- British sovereignty. rally. Certainly a few neo-cons and Diamond and Silk closed the first an anecdote about spending time er and host of the podcast America In addition to the featured Never Trumpers remain outside the day, bringing down the house while with General “Raisin’ Cain” (General First, called the Green New Deal a speakers and breakout sessions fold but the President has won over a strident Michelle Malkin had a John D. Caine, deputy command- “watermelon”, stating that it is “green CPAC designated an area called most of the party with his unapolo- prime-time slot. Turning Point USA er of CENTCOM) who explained on the outside, and deep deep red ‘The Hub” where a large group of getic stance towards the Left, his executive Candace Owens was im- why Air Force One had to land in tireless campaigning for key Re- pressive and extremely popular with Iraq without lights, exclaiming: “We publican candidates in the midterm the attendees. spend seven trillion dollars, and we elections and his two successful Whereas conservatives and can’t land with the lights on!” Supreme Court nominees particu- President Trump have had broad The American Conservative larly his full-throated and steadfast and deep philosophical and stylistic Union’s Conservative Political Action support for the then embattled Brett differences in the past, CPAC 2019 Conference (CPAC), was held this Kavanaugh. Senator Graham, who seems to indicate that they have year from February 27 to March 2. was often a critic of Trump, even found common ground or at least Conservatives from all over America joked openly about it. He told the have learned to work well together, congregate annually for this event audience that the night Trump was other than the fiscal hawks who have which also hosts guests from foreign elected, the President-Elect said, become an endangered species. countries such as Great Britain and “Hey Lindsey, I don’t have your It remains to be seen wheth- Japan. phone number,” to which Graham re- er conservatives have cooperated Aside from Trump, high profile sponded, “There’s a reason for that.” with Trump or if the President has speakers included Vice President Graham has come into the fray. Admitting he was often a critic of Pres- Despite their differences, Senator changed the conservative move- ident Trump, Senator Lindsey Graham joked about it with the CPAC Mike Pence, Sen. Lindsey Graham crowd. Courtesy of Luke Wong Graham made it clear that he was ment. April 2019 4 Husky Herald News & Features Tappan Zee’s New Life Julia Ansel and Jolie Roshco Club Secretary and Staff Writer

In its next life, the old Tappan would have saved many sturgeon affordable way to expand the diver- scomb, a boat captain on the Hud- “It’s a nice idea,” John Lipscomb Zee Bridge is taking a dive under- and other species of marine life. But sity of marine life into action, but also son River who works for Riverkeep- acknowledges,“as long as it doesn’t water. At 10:52 a.m. on January 15, everything changed on September 8 because they plan on expanding the er, an environmental organization become a hunting ground.” The idea the Old Tappan Zee Bridge was tak- when a piece of the bridge fell into other six artificial coral reefs with that works to preserve and protect seems like it will have a positive im- en down in a controlled explosion. the Hudson River, leaving the bridge other recycled materials. Some 30 the Hudson River, expressed oppos- pact at first, but after looking beyond Residents from surrounding areas unstable and unsafe for the previ- decommissioned barges, tug boats ing views to this seemingly perfect the surface plans, the outcome isn’t seemed to be feeling great remorse ously planned crane demolition. The ,and tenders from the Erie Canal and plan. as clear-cut as it may seem. about the loss of the long-standing team of men and women working to bridge. take down the bridge had to go back The 64-year-old bridge had to the drawing board and decide on been a hotspot for car crashes and a new method for getting the bridge driving accidents for years due to its down safely, while harming the least narrow lanes and lack of emergency amount of marine life in the process. shoulders. As compared to the rest Ultimately they decided a controlled of the Thruway system, the Tappan explosion would be the safest course Zee Bridge had double the average of action for everyone involved. accident rate per mile. The bridge is far from being This also meant that it had dou- wasted though. In fact, 11,000 tons ble the cost to maintain it. In the last of recycled steel and concrete from decade alone, the bridge has cost the old Tappan Zee Bridge are being hundreds of millions of dollars to added to six of the 12 artificial cor- preserve. The cost of a new bridge al reefs existing in the Long Island came very close to matching what Sound, Great South Bay, and the the existing bridge was already cost- Atlantic Ocean. ing the government, so they saw Contrary to popular belief, there no cons when deciding that a new are many natural structures existing bridge was to be built. When the new in these bodies of water, such as bridge had finally been constructed, cliffs and canyons, that are used as and it was time to take down the old habitat for aquatic life. Coral reefs Tappan Zee Bridge, they found a are extremely valuable for the planet, Detonation underway. The controlled explosion of the old Tappan Zee Bridge went off without a hitch. controlled explosion to be the way to protecting coastlines from wave ac- . Courtesy of Mr. Peter Carr/The Journal News go, though this was not the original tion and storms, and are the source plan. of nutrients for marine food chains, The original plan for demolition helping with nutrient recycling and waterways upstate are being sunk According to Lipscomb, having This Tappan Zee Bridge-Coral of the old Tappan Zee was to use most prominently, providing shelter. for a good cause, along with the these coral reefs allow the marine Reef is being advertised as an amaz- cranes and pull the bridge apart piece These are all reasons why New York parts from the Tappan Zee Bridge life to congregate together would ing thing, and it definitely has its ad- by piece. Taking down the bridge in State wants to create more. and with other metals and pipes from leave the fishermen with knowledge vantages, but its disadvantages can pieces would have been a safer and New York State is excited not state transportation projects. of where these locations are. This really weigh in as well. a more controlled demolition, which only to put their new, practical and An interview with John Lip- could prove fatal for the marine life. Parkland Suicides Cause Great Concern

Madison Schiro News Editor

On Saturday March 23, 2019 Petty, a freshman killed in the Febru- It also started a discussion in third highest killer of teens and an unidentified student who was a ary 2018 high school shooting, calls Parkland about preventing suicide college students, behind unin- member of the Florida high school the two new deaths "heartbreaking." and offering long-term resources to tentional injury and homicide. where 17 people were killed in a Aiello was a close friend of young people who have continued Experts say the real numbers shooting on Valentine’s Day report- Meadow Pollack, a student killed in to struggle to cope with their trauma are greater than those recorded. edly took his own life six days after the attack. and loss. “We do not know real another student, Sydney Aiello, com- According to National Public Senior Becky Burkhardt said, numbers because many times mitted suicide herself. Radio, her parents say she strug- “We need to raise awareness about the death is not determined as The boy is said to be 16 years gled with "survivor's guilt." Shortly mental health and the effects of such suicide, but rather deemed an old and his death is still being inves- after her graduation, she shared a horrible events on young students. accident,” said Jackie Rosen, tigated. post about suicide prevention on It’s obviously an important issue that executive director of the Florida Sophomore John Carpino said, her Facebook page with a hashtag, is not going away.” Institute for Suicide Prevention. “It’s surprising that it has been a "asking for help is not a weakness." Also according to National Pub- Suicides can often cause a year and a half, and it’s still affecting News of Sydney Aiello’s death lic Radio, Les Gordon, a family ther- chain reaction and unless mental children and parents. It shows how spread quickly, drawing tens of thou- apist who counsels students and for- health young children and teens, horrible and huge this event was. It’s sands of dollars to a web page for mer students of the high school, says and even adults, this events will In better times. The recent suicide of very real.” donations for the young woman’s fu- survivor's guilt is a problem for many keep happening. 19-year old Sydney Aiello has rocked this grief-stricken community again. Ryan Petty, the father of Alaina neral and memorial. of his clients. The long-lasting effects of Courtesy of GoFundMe "They wonder why they're alive these mass shooting on mental and their friend is not," he says. "I've health is very clear in the appar- [Richman's] death speaks to how in- had kids just tell me that they should ent suicide of Jeremy Richman, the sidious and formidable a challenge have been able to do something to father of 6-year old Avielle Richman, brain health can be and how critical stop the shooting." who was killed in 2013 in the Sandy it is for all of us to seek help for our- A recent Sunday marked the an- Hook Elementary shooting, which selves, our loved ones and anyone niversary of the March For Our Lives, resulted in the death of 26 people, who we suspect may be in need." a student organized campaign and mostly children. This is strikingly similar to the walkout that rallied people across These tragedies at surface-lev- circumstances around the uniden- America against gun violence. el may not appear to be connected, tified male and Sydney Aiello, who According to Patricia Mazzei at but a closer look at these three in- was reported to have struggled with The New York Times, public officials stances demonstrates a disturbing survivor’s guilt and PTSD. met last Sunday afternoon to discuss pattern. No matter how many years efforts to be taken in order to assist Jeremy Richman was seem- pass, these shootings have been children and their families through ingly doing as well as a father who shown to create long-lasting, and the suicide epidemic. lost his 6-year old daughter could, often deadly mental health issues These suicides raise the ques- with he and his wife, Jennifer Hen- that can affect all ages. And if Amer- tion about steps that may even need sel, founding the Avielle Foundation, ica doesn’t start to invest time and to be taken in smaller communities which helped to support research on money on resources for potential farther away from the tragedy, such behavioral sciences. solutions, the problem will only get as Harrison itself. According to National Public worse. Showing love at a time of loss. People are now adding to the memorials already present after the recent suicides of two surviving students. According to The Sun Sentinel, Radio, a statement released by the Courtesy of The Washington Post suicide in Florida has become the Avielle Foundation read: "Tragically, April 2019 News & Features Husky Herald 5 The Dangers Inherent in Make-Believe Stories

Madison Schiro News Editor Actor allegedly manufactured fake crime. Empire’s Jussie Smollett re- cently had all charges aginst him dropped. This move surprised many. Courtesy of The Chicago Police Department ports implying Smollett had staged est, the story does damage. Faking tire life. But I am a man of faith and On the morning of January sent to Smollett at the Empire pro- the attack, and it was soon con- a hate crime inevitably makes it a man that has knowledge of my his- 29, 2019, multiple news outlets had duction offices. firmed by Deadline via a statement that much harder for true victims to tory and I would not bring my family, reported that Fox’s Empire actor The days leading into Febru- made by the Chicago police that the come forward, and if they do, to be our lives or the movement through a Jussie Smollett was seriously injured ary were filled with Smollett’s family department had shifted the trajectory believed. fire like this. I just wouldn’t.” after being a victim of a hate crime. issuing a statement describing the of the investigation, no longer look- There is a lot of stigma con- Many people, including the He allegedly was attacked by attack as “a racial and homophobic ing at Smollett as a victim. cerning these types of accusations. Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, are two white men wearing ski masks hate crime” and Smollett thanking Senior Becky Burkhardt said, “I Victims, whether of hate crimes or confused by the sudden decision shouting “This is MAGA country” his fans for their support. remember when it happened. It was sexual assault, have to work ex- and believe Smollett should be pros- while beating him up, putting a According to Khal at Com- a big deal, the possibility that this tremely hard to be believed. They ecuted. noose around his neck, and pouring plex, Smollett seemingly went on to man may be lying about something always have to “prove” they’re telling Emanuel stated, “This is an a chemical substance on him. bounce back through a performance this serious.” the truth. unbelievable not just whitewash of The story blew up, and the Chi- at the Troubadour stage in West Hol- On February 20, Smollett was When fake stories are spread, it justice, this is a person now who has cago Police Department started an lywood, where he compared himself officially considered as a suspect. automatically discredits other ones, been let off scot free with no sense investigation, labeling it “a possible and his situation to Tupac. He was arrested the next day and this results in people not getting of accountability of the moral and hate crime” as Smollett is both black He also appeared to be work- for filing a false police report. the justice they deserve. ethical wrong of his actions.” and gay. ing with authorities, as he handed In early March, however, he What possibly possesses Two days later Smollett had Many spoke of the crime as a over phone records that occurred was indicted on 16 felony counts. someone to fabricate such a tale is been ordered to pay $130,000 to “modern day lynching” and multiple around the timing of the attack (al- So all the initial suspicion and difficult to know, but what’s for sure make up for the cost, time, and re- celebrities and politicians, including though they were later rejected be- reports turned out to be true; Jussie is that people without the money and sources of the police investigation. Smollett’s Empire co-stars, offered cause they were “limited and heavily Smollett pretended to be a victim of resources will certainly struggle to The amount is seperate from the their support. Fox Network itself was redacted”). a crime. be effectively heard. $10,000 bond he agreed to pay saying the “entire studio, network, The day after that, police ar- But the story has a bigger im- Leilah El-Azizi, sophomore, when the charges were dropped. and production stands united in the rested Nigerian (certainly not white) pact than initial shock and headline said, “There's enough violence and He will also have to do commu- face of any despicable acts of vio- brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Os- material. conflict as it is; we don’t need this nity service. lence and hate.” udairo for possible involvement. Ola- When stories are faked - emo- too. There are already issues with Smollett’s actions bearing no The next day provided the first binjo had been an extra on Empire. tional, serious stories - what do we people not believing victims, and this consequences has seem to upset tangible piece of evidence: surveil- But they were quickly released. do? makes it worse” many, as the Chicago police uphold lance footage showing two men with Smollett gave his first interview It was probably easy for many But on March 26, Cook County their belief he orchestrated his own the backs to the camera who police about the incident on ABC’s Good to get behind the idea that two white prosecutors announced all charges attack, prompting a tweet from the said were “potential persons of inter- Morning America, repeatedly saying Trump supporters hurt someone be- against Smollett have been dropped. President: “It is an embarrassment est.” his story was real and he was being cause he was black and gay. The According to Time Magazine, to our Nation!” According to Sopan Deb at The honest, despite talk surrounding the entire storied played into people's Smollett said after the hearing, “This New York Times, the F.B.I. was then timeline and credibility of his story. prejudices and fears. has been an incredibly difficult time. also investigating a threatening letter But that came along with re- Along with simply being dishon- Honestly one of the worst of my en- After Ethiopian Crash, Boeing 737 Max 8 is Grounded in US, Worldwide

Emily Scremin Staff Writer

Any airline disaster demand tions about whether the computer Jet, a Canadian carrier; TUI Group, crash came from more than 30 pilots’ best efforts. Aviation author- explanation, but the recent Ethiopian system — which differs from earli- a European line; and Norwegian Air. countries. They included at least 22 ities reportedly observed, “similari- Airlines crash — the second in less er models of 737 — was flawed, or Two of the largest carriers based in United Nations employees, some of ties” in the Ethiopian Airlines crash than five months of the same new whether pilots have been adequately the United States, Delta Air Lines, them headed to a U.N. Environment that raised concerns about the 737 model of a plane — raises more told about changes to it and trained. and United AirLines, do not have the Assembly meeting in Nairobi. Other MAX 8. than the usual questions and fears. “I feel like incidents which in- Boeing model. victims included aid workers, profes- The United States was slow Shortly after the Boeing 737 volve technological malfunctions or More than 350 Max 8’s have sors, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and to take action. , however, was not Max 8 took off from Addis Ababa, overrides really show how, especial- been delivered around the world. consultants. as quick to take action. President the capital of Ethiopia, bound for ly now in the 21st century, individuals Boeing introduced the 737 According to their website, Trump weighed in early, via Twitter, Nairobi, Kenya, the pilot sent a dis- really put sometimes too much trust more than 50 years ago, and more Boeing has released a statement saying that modern aircrafts “are tress call and received permission to in technology,” says junior Ava Fran- than 10,000 have been built, making saying “Boeing is deeply saddened becoming far too complex to fly” but return to the airport. Six minutes af- co. “Having technology as a tool is it the most widely used airliner in the to learn of the passing of the passen- not calling for a ban of the planes. ter takeoff, the jet nose-dived to the great, but when it comes to the point world. But it has undergone so many gers and crew on Ethiopian Airlines But just one day after Acting FAA ground, killing all 157 people aboard. that technology is a crutch, such as changes over the years that earlier Flight 302, a 737 MAX 8 airplane” Administrator Elwell’s announce- According to The Guardian, autopilot in cars, for simple tasks we models have little in common with said a Boeing representative. “We ment that the FAA lacked a basis it is much too soon to say why the should know how to do is when it be- newer ones. extend our heartfelt sympathies to for grounding the planes, President plane went down. The “black box” comes dangerous, and could lead to The Max 8 entered commercial the families and loved ones of the Trump changed his tone and called] flight data and voice recorders were horrible events such as this crash.” service in 2017, the first model of a passengers and crew on board and upon the FAA to issue an emergen- recovered,but the information in On Monday following the crash, fourth generation of the 737 that is stand ready to support the Ethiopi- cy order “to ground all flights” of both them can take weeks or months to China and Indonesia ordered their more technologically advanced and an Airlines team. A Boeing technical the 737 MAX 8 and 9. analyze. Investigators still have not airlines to ground their 737 Max 8’s fuel-efficient than predecessors. The team will be traveling to the crash The FAA followed with just said what was learned from the re- at least temporarily. A handful of model’s newness makes it difficult to site to provide technical assistance such an order. Acting Administrator corders recovered after a previous other airlines, including Ethiopian, make meaningful comparisons with under the direction of the Ethiopian Elwell claimed that “new informa- 737 Max 8 crash, in Indonesia this have also suspended its use. But for more established planes that have Accident Investigation Bureau and tion from the wreckage concerning past October. a short time, about half of the four flown millions of times. Models from U.S. National Transportation Safety the aircraft’s configuration just after Speculation about that earlier dozen carriers that have the mod- the 737’s second generation, intro- Board.” takeoff” had revealed similarities be- crash was that the aircraft software el in their fleets continued to fly it. duced in the 1980s, and the third The still-ongoing investiga- tween the Ethiopian Airlines crash put the plane into a dive, overrid- Those include the three largest us- generation, first produced in the tion of the Lion Air crash revealed and the Lion Air crash. These simi- ing the flight crew manual controls, ers — Southwest Airlines, Air Can- 1990s, are among the world’s most a malfunctioning safety system that larities merited “further investigation based on incorrect data about the ada and American Airlines — and popular and safest airliners. caused the nose of the plane in- of the possibility of a shared cause” jet’s speed. That has raised ques- other Western companies like West- Those killed in the Ethiopia volved to tilt downward despite the between the incidents. April 2019 6 Husky Herald Opinions & Editorials

Stop Unfairly Gaming the System The Husky Herald Student Staff Editorial Volume 23, Issue 3 Recent headlines have put the spotlight on the idea of acquiring extra Distribution: 900 time for test-taking, particularly standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. www.harrisoncsd.org/index.php/school-publications/husky-herald These tests weigh so heavily in determining one’s future and can become Harrison High School much easier to handle when given extra time to complete. This is not to say 255 Union Avenue Harrison NY 10528 that there are not children with real issues who require such extra time. There Students: 1102 are, but this is not about them. This is about those who pretend in order to Staff: 172 game the system for their own benefit, and perhaps make it harder for those who really do require such extra time.. Principal: Ms. Kimberly Beukema For instance, actress Felicity Huffman and her husband actor William H. Macy allegedly paid $15,000 so that their daughter could take her SAT with Staff 2018-2019 an unlimited amount of time. Editor-in-Chief - Ella Napack In the case of actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, special proctors Managing Editor - Emma Berkowitz were employed (ones that usually are reserved exclusively for kids with dis- Sports Editor - Larissa Iraj abilities). Loughlin and her husband are accused of paying $500,000 to have News Editor - Madison Schiro both their daughters gain admission into USC as crew recruits. What’s wrong with this picture? Sorry, Olivia Jade, but neither you or your sister ever rowed. Copy Editor - Micaela Udell Not only is there outrage from the public about the way that privilege Photography Editor - Vincent Longo bought elite college admissions for these students, but also because the fact Club Secretary - Julia Ansel is that for every one of these students who gamed the system, another more deserving, hard-working student was denied admission as a result. While many seem outraged over the recent headlines regarding the col- Staff - Mia Altamuro, Olivia Burghouts, Alexis Cameron, Julia Cox, Avery lege admission scam that has implicated celebrities and dozens of other Heilbrunn, James Horvath, Darin Iraj, Josiah Johnson, Michael people, those here at the high school know that this is just a more extreme Jubak, James Lowe, Cynthia Malota, Samantha Marano, Sarah version of the kind of “justice” that exists for those who have the wealth and McGinity, Austin Mueller, Joshua Naar, Isabel Paris, Sam Ptashnik, Fatima Nolasco Rojas, Jolie Roshco, Jordana Roshco, Maya Schni- the wherewithal to make special things happen: exceptions, more time, better er, Emily Scremin, Ben Stephenson,Yuiko Suzuki, Ericka Taveras, odds, etc. Michael Tolve, Madison Tuminaro, Lucila Waisburg, Luke Wong While no one here seems to be Photoshopping their head onto an ath- lete’s body in order to gain elite college admission in a sport they don’t even play, there are other activities that occur locally that are smaller, but no less incendiary and unethical an issue. Here in the Harrison High School community, we too have seen a new Faculty Adviser - Mr. Gary Glauber trend of dishonesty emboldened and empowered by wealth and privilege. Certain students wishing to take advantage of the system have (with parental Printer: School Paper Express support) claimed that they have special medical needs.Those needs mean Affiliations: American Scholastic Press Association that such students both “need” and require extra time when taking standard- Columbia Scholastic Press Association, ized tests (or even localized classroom work). With the “right” parents willing National Scholastic Press Association to go to bat for their children, a doctor’s note can be obtained, or a new as- sessment can be demanded, so that in this highly competitive environment, Mission Statement those privileged students can “magically” receive double the time of a normal test situation, giving these “chosen” children strong advantages over their Our mission is to be the voice of all of Harrison High School by peers. professionally representing and informing our school with an When people cheat the system in any way, it becomes an ethical issue. accurate and entertaining newspaper. Our newspaper strives to Is it right for people to fake dyslexia or ADHD or anxiety disorders in order to uphold the tenets of journalistic integrity. get more time on tests? While it might not be making headlines in national newspapers, the essence behind these acts are just as unethical. It’s like the Editorial Policy kid who gets caught cheating who claims that everyone is doing it. It doesn’t make it any better; it doesn’t make it right. The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at Harri- Still, certain parents of privilege feel no qualms or remorse about doing son High School, along with the volunteers who attend the weekly such things, especially when they have seen or heard other parents who do meetings Editorial content of The Husky Herald is determined the same. by the editorial staff and reflects the opinions of the editors and With this recent expose in the national headlines, there is new hope that staff, not necessarily that of the Harrison High School faculty and on our local level, parents might own up to the fact that gaming the system administration. The staff of The Husky Herald encourages stu- is wrong and unfair. Let’s provide advantages to those who truly need them. dents to get involved and have their opinions heard. If you have The current system of college admissions needs correction, and perhaps any questions, comments, or would like to respond to an article, changes and improvements against such “gaming the system” actions might please write to us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that now be underway. But even before such changes occur, it is time for those are in good taste) will be printed. We reserve the right to edit such who game the system unfairly to stop their unethical actions. responses for grammar usage, clarity, punctuation, and length. April 2019 Opinions & Editorials 7 Husky Herald Is There Hatred at Harrison High School? Michael Jubak, Jr. Staff Writer

Hatred in America has been a “Nobody is safe from hatred,” Fall production, and was a massive a problem hatred is in this day and students. hot topic in the past few years, with says YouTube personality Steven success for the club, nearly selling age. “I think hatred is a problem hate crimes at a seemingly all-time Crowder, a right leaning host of the out each night. The Laramie Proj- After each performance audi- here,” says an anonymous senior. high. show Lowder With Crowder. “It has, ect, for those not aware, is a verba- ence members were invited to par- “I have seen hatred towards me and “It seems like there isn’t a week and will target every group of people tim theatre piece consisting of inter- ticipate in a post-show discussion towards my friends. I have experi- without a hate driven crime,” says an in this country, regardless of what views and real events after the brutal about our current climate when it enced it firsthand.” anonymous sophomore. “It seems portion of the country they represent beating and kidnapping of Matthew comes to hatred. The run of the Harrison High School is not all like a pretty big problem to me.” percentage wise.” Shepard, a gay college student. production at Harrison High School bad, however. Harrison High School Hatred, harsh stereotyping, With the current political climate The crime was one of the most was just days after the hate driven does offer help and assistance to all and abuse have become highly dis- taking a toll on modern youth, and significant hate crimes in American shooting that occurred at the Tree of groups of people, offering exception- cussed socio-political issues in the teenagers becoming more active history and sparked national outrage Life – L'Simcha Congregation in the al counseling, social workers, school past few years, with people claim- in the political scene then ever, this and conversation, clearly, as the play Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pitts- psychologists, and even clubs to ing to be victimized from all ends. discussion has made its way to Har- is one of the most produced plays burgh, Pennsylvania, so acts of hate help those who may feel victimized, Whether it be exploitation of women, rison High School. Students want out there. were already relevant at the time. like The Friends of Rachel and the children, abuse towards the LGBTQ to know: Is there hatred in Harrison The play was so successful at The relevancy of hate crimes Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). community, religiously driven abuse, High School? Harrison High School that it truly did and associated actions continues “Yeah, I think hatred is present or hatred towards African Ameri- Recently, the Harrison High start a conversation about whether in our daily news cycles. To find out here,” said another anonymous se- cans, it is clear that such actions can School Playhouse put on a perfor- or not hatred is present on the cam- whether it is here at Harrison High nior, “but i do feel optimistic that it will target anybody. mance of The Laramie Project for its pus of this school, and how large School, it is important to listen to the get better. It’s not here to stay.” Regarding HHS’s Late Calls on Snow Days Luke Wong Staff Writer

On Sunday March 3, 2019, stand out in this regard. for part of or the entire day. earlier call regarding school status students and staff watched a heavy On one hand, hold- Furthermore, it also puts could help them plan ahead and po- snow start to fall in the early evening. ing off on calling a delay parents in distress if their tentially not get on roads in danger- As the snow started to accumu- or cancellation allows children go on buses during ous conditions in order to make it to late, students, parents and staff alike HCSD administration to days with inclement weather; school either before first period, or wondered if the next day of school have most current in- parents have to worry if their even earlier for those offering extra would be cancelled or whether the formation on the status children will be safe on the help before school. opening might be delayed. of roads and helps con- bus. School buses are very The administration fails to con- Mayor Bill de Blasio had al- serve our limited supply safe, but parents shouldn’t sider how, by the time they call par- ready announced that all New York of snow days. have to worry more during ents and faculty, some faculty who City public schools would be closed However, the val- days with inclement weather. live particularly far away end up in anticipation of the inclement ue of this accuracy has It should be noted that receiving that call while already on weather. Nearby districts including to be measured against Harrison, as of this current their drive to school. Scarsdale and Blind Brook had an- the cost/benefit of let- writing, has used only one of For those leaving so early in the nounced delayed openings by din- ting parents and staff its allotted snow days during morning, this could result in a major nertime and by late evening nearly know far enough ahead the current school year. inconvenience. all of Westchester County public and to plan accordingly for a The recent trend of The administration needs to be private schools had followed suit. delayed start or cancel- late calls also negatively im- more transparent with regard to its Unsurprisingly, there was si- lation. pacts the faculty and staff in process and should review its crite- lence from the Harrison Central For students with the school district as, unlike ria for what constitutes a snow day School District. Faculty, parents and working parents, there students, many do not live or cancellation in order to keep pace students alike have come to accept is uncertainty whether locally. with what seems to be the more that Harrison would not make the call arrangements need to For those who commute timely calls of other local school sys- until 5 a.m. the next morning. It's dif- be made for child care from New York City, Long Is- tems. ficult to see why Harrison wants to for younger students land, or Rockland County, an Facts Versus Opinions: A Big Concern

Emma Berkowitz Managing Editor

News is associated with facts, Journalists investigate and wave of new female representative that not every HHS reader supports, It seems like it would be fairly especially when there are numbers report on everything. It is entirely was moved from the News section it is a cause for great concern when easy to decide between a factual and evidence that backs up the giv- possible for them to report on some- to the Opinion section, it caused truth is questioned for differences in story or one's opinion piece, but as en claims. Although there sometimes thing with which they do not agree. political beliefs. We strive for we have learned that is not always is some informed opinion included Obviously, journalists could express accuracy and are happy to the case. This is not only a local- alongside the news, it is becoming their own opinions. Some write for present all sides in our high ized matter. Ms. Malorie Paine, a more and more difficult for readers to the purpose of getting their thoughts school newspaper. journalism teacher from Kingsbury distinguish between what is fact and across on topics in editorials or This particular local in- High School in Memphis, Tennessee what is opinion. opinion pieces, but journalists also “...students are cident calls attention to the reports that, at an almost alarming On the surface, there seems to present unbiased information in their many news stories we hear rate, students these days are un- be a definitive difference between news articles. Just because some unable to determine on a daily basis. Do people able to determine news writing from the two. A fact is something that can facts are presented that do not sup- perceive the facts in these ar- opinion writing. She now takes extra be proven true while an opinion is an port some of the public's views does news writing from ticles as opinions and there- time in her teaching to try to show expression of judgment or bias. Why not mean that this journalist’s opinion fore don't believe them? This students the difference. This is a has this simple distinction between a is “fake news.” It is important to un- opinion writing.” is concerning, but what is concern with high school journalists fact and an opinion gotten so compli- derstand that journalism is used for more concerning is that peo- across the nation. cated these days? the purpose of informing the public ple are often now perceiving It’s important to understand that While one could go on about at large, even if it is about something opinions as facts. This could journalists at any age can write and the threat to free speech, this isn’t that goes against a reader’s opinions be connected to the “fake report on situations in a factual jour- the problem that needs to be ad- or beliefs. concern. While it may have seemed news” phenomenon. “Fake news” nalistic way. It’s also necessary to dressed here. Freedom of speech In the Husky Herald, we clearly that the facts presented were parti- are false stories that sound like cred- recognize the facts versus the opin- refers to expressing thoughts without distinguish which articles are news san, this reporter and many others ible journalism. Perhaps some of ions in journalism. Let’s not let our censorship. The problem here is that and which are opinions by having felt it should have remained a news the “fake news” that is spread stems own opinions as readers get in the even straight-up facts are now being specific sections for each. Howev- article. The article contained facts - from opinions that are believed to be way of determining journalistic truth. censored and questioned. er, when a recent article about the and while those facts may be ones facts. April 2019 8 Husky Herald Photos courtesy of The 2019 IB Art Show

The IB Art Show, on March 8, displayed the hard work and incredible talent of the IB Year Two Artists here at HHS. Each artist focused on a theme for their exhibition, each piece illustrating their theme in a unique way. The A-hall- way morphed into a museum; the carefully and purposefully curated exhibitions lined a long red carpet down the hallway. The show attracted viewers of all ages, leaving all in awe of the amazing artistic work of the seniors, and the thoughtful meaning behind each composition.

The smile of success: the artists gathered together for a group picture after the show.

Top Row: Mrs. Root, Maddie Kempsey, Jordan Blair, Carmelina Albanese, Caitlyn Policarpio, Michael Barletta, Maddy Kraus, Ashley Medina, Jerusalem Castro, Kelly Quinn. Bottom Row: Suraya Ortiz, Ciara Gougherty, Ella Napack, Anna Cahn.

Trashbelly This half 2D, half 3D piece displays a garbage filled stomach of a decay- ing seabird to draw atten- tion to the harmful nature of the plastic epidemic in America.

Trashpic This piece, by Maddie Kempsey, uses a jelly mold to communicate and chal- lenge socially constructed ideas of incompatibility. The jello holds a collec A glimpse into her memory: Anna Cahn stands proudly by - tion of various indesirable her unique exhibition, each piece representing a specific place, items as well as trash, al- experience, or time and the primary emotions associated with luding to the prevalence that memory. Her use of symbolic colors and subject matter takes of jello in the 1950s, rep the viewer on a beautiful journey of self reflection. - resenting “the bad” of this decade covered up by a seal of faux perfection. April 2019 Photos courtesy of Ella Napack and Vincent Longo Husky Herald 9

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not This piece, by Anna Cahn, captures both the immense emotional pain due to infatu- ation and the intense physical pain that follows. The hands are a symbolic representation of the “he loves me, he loves me not” game, the fingers representing the petals on a A Penny for Your Thoughts flower in which a child would This watercolor painting by Ella Napack highlights the pluck. surrealism of the mind, depicting the uncontrollable nature of thought. The piece is a “brain dump,” embodying authenticity in the chaos of expression through both halves of the piece.

“I am in awe everyday as I look at and live with each artist’s exhibition space. I see the obvious evidence of the skills that these individuals worked so hard to cultivate and the many hours it took to produce each thoughtful piece. I also appreciate how every artist carefully and beautifully articulated the thoughts and intentions that informed their collections of work.

The IB Year Two Artists of 2019 took great personal risks and allowed themselves to be vulnerable. They shared a piece of themselves and their own unique stories with an audience. In my opinion, the greatest gift that any art form has to offer is to create a space and moment for sharing, learning and understanding. This year’s exhibition embodies that idea.

Congratulations Artists, for being so courageously creative and teaching us all to strive for excellence in every facet of our lives.”

- Mrs. Root

Interpretation of anat- omy: in this exhibition, Michael Barletta presents anatomy through a vari- ety of points of view, while also illustrating that the word ‘anatomy’ can be at- tributed to any thing, con- cept, or idea. Overflow This abstract painting, by Caitlyn Poli- carpio, uses line and form to explore the fragil- ity of the art making process. Caitlyn uses the “drip” method here to create the delicate webs.

A focus on line: this exhibition by Ashley Medina pres- Teenage Wasteland: this exhibition by Kelly Quinn focuses on ents the concept of line through different artistic mediums, the idea of teenagers struggling through adolescence, illuminating depicting how line can communicate different aesthetics and the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and death. emotions. The pieces in view highlight both the two-dimen- sionality and three-dimensionality of line that Ashley in- tended to convey. April 2019 10 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

Me and My Girl Showcases Talented Cast Micaela Udell Copy Editor

The Harrison Footlight Players dazzled the high school the fine productions directed and choreo- with the recent production of Me and My Girl. This musical, with graphed by Ms. Toteda with musical direc- original book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber, tion produced by Ms. Test. and featuring music by Noel Gay, was first produced in London’s Sir John was played by senior Spen- West End in 1937. cer Barich and the Duchess was played It tells the story about a Cockney man named Bill who with comic finesse by senior Jessica Alfieri. learns he is the long-lost heir to the title of Earl of Hareford. He They wowed the audience with their talent- can only qualify to gain this inheritance with “fit and proper” gen- ed accents and ability to stay in character. tlemanly manners. However, Sir John and the Duchess believe Comic relief was also provided by the so- that with a little priming, Bill can be worthy of receiving his inher- licitor Parchester, played to perfection by itance. His girlfriend Sally from Lambeth is not exactly lady-like, Michael Jubak, Jr. Peter Neureuther did a and she is frowned upon by Sir John and the Duchess. Eventu- fine job as the initially spurned Gerald, who ally, though, Sally changes herself to be more polite and worthy then has to win back Lady Jacqueline Car- enough of Bill, allowing him to have both his money and his girl. stone, played by senior Lydia Crozier, who The part of Bill Snibson was played in animated fashion by did a fantastic job of portraying an adven- talented senior Harrison Sakai and his girlfriend Sally Smith was turous, seductive role. played by strong-voiced senior Christina Ledesma. This pair of Although the acting was very well actors did an amazing job of portraying their characters to the done, the storyline was at times a tad sex- audience, including some tricky accent mastery to convey the ist. The idea that Sally must change her script’s humor, and singing and dancing to “The Lambeth Walk” personality to be worthy enough of Bill and more. The drastic change in costume and personality be- fore and after their grooming truly was outstanding. Their use A little dance to celebrate a new opportunity. Bill (Har- rison Sakai) and his girlfriend Sally (Christina Ledesma) of British accents (with help from Mrs. Moore) was also very are happy that he can possibly become the next Earl of impressive. The singing and dancing from the company as a Hareford, with palace and inheritance included. whole was first rate - something we have come to expect from Courtesy of Mrs. Debbie Toteda

said senior Ella Napack, “ but I was a little upset with the inferior roles of the women in it.” In spite of that, the whole company did a stellar job in rising to the musical’s chal- lenges, and the singing and dancing were extraordinary. The audiences seemed to thoroughly enjoy the perfor- mances, and the cast displayed a true chemistry.

Never underestimate the value of a good solicitor. The family prepares to celebrate the services of Parchester (Michael Jubak), the family solicitor. Impressive singing, dancing, and comedic turns made this play a pleasure to watch. Courtesy of Mrs. Debbie Toteda

after his wealth accumulation struck a sour note with some audience members. Also, when Lady Jacqueline agreed to marry Gerald Bolingbroke following what some saw as an outdated predilection for rough treat- ment, it seemed a little out of touch with the current climate for some viewers. While the Director’s Notes explained that both Mrs. Toteda and Mrs. Test had starred in other productions of this play, and that it was Another proposal. Gerald (Peter Neureuther) once again pro- a great learning challenge in that it stretched abilities poses to Jaquie (Lydia Crozier). This time she says yes. in regards to working with unfamiliar accents and hu- Courtesy of Mrs. Debbie Toteda Doing the Lambeth Walk. The Duchess (Jessie Alfieri) set out to teach mor, it still seemed a bit creaky and outdated at times. Bill (Harrison Sakai) the ways of a gentleman, but he taught them all the “The play was very entertaining and well-done,” Cockney fun of “doing the Lambeth Walk.” Oy! Courtesy of Mrs. Debbie Toteda

Compiled by Samantha Marano HEY HUSKIES! What is your best April Fool’s prank?

“I filled an oreo with toothpaste, “I turned off my mom’s alarm “I put a stapler in a “At camp, in the middle of the and gave it to my little sister. “ clock, so she ended up over- bowl of jello.” night, when my friend was Ally Stilo, freshman sleeping and she was late to Denisse Hinojosa, junior sleeping, I took his mattress work.” and put it in the lake.” Asafe Brandao, sophomore Eli Lapkin, senior April 2019 Arts & Entertainment Husky Herald 11 The Nature of Forgetting is Unforgettable

Michael Jubak, Jr. Staff Writer

The New Victory Theatre is ap- together his life, including meeting and was a bit too loud, it meshed “The music was stellar,” says show gets a 9/10 from this reporter. proaching its final days of putting on his wife, marrying her, the party after with the action superbly. junior Aidan Wohl. “It’s mesmer- The only improvement this show can London Theatre Company Theatre the wedding, and her death. Since izing how coordinated see is perhaps a slight adjustment Re’s devised piece of The Nature of the beginning of the show her death the music was to the to the mixing of the sound and the Forgetting. The show has been run- is alluded to. movement; I don’t actors. ning since March 23 and ran through The first flashback seen is one think I’ve seen some- One thing that was not previ- March 31. of her and him in a car presumably thing like that before.” ously mentioned is the fact that the The show follows a series of lost. Strong lights glare at the audi- The acting in the actors still speak to one another, but flashbacks in the mind of a 55 year- ence as the two brace for impact, show was superb as it is not driving the plot as much as old man who suffers from dementia and we don’t see her survive. Her well. The actors had the movement. With that being said, (a rare case for people under 65), as lack of a presence in the present day the burden of not hav- compared to the music, the speaking he attempts to remember times from alludes to the fact that she did not ing many lines and was just noise, and some of that brief his past, like his friends, daughter, make it out alive. instead having to tell dialogue is key to understanding the and wife, who dies in a car crash af- “The car scenes were so in- the story using physi- relationships between the charac- ter their wedding. These flashbacks tense,” says sophomore Reis Halpin. cality only, and it was ters, and to establish who is who, are sparked by the man’s daughter “You really felt for them and every done without fail. But since the actress who plays Isabel, is helping him prepare for his birthday time it happened, you just thought to the gold medal goes the same actress who plays Sophie. celebration, of which his childhood yourself ‘How could this go wrong?’” to the leading man The Nature of Forgetting is friends will be attending. The show featured full under- and director Guillau- touring all around the world and These flashbacks are various scoring and musical accompaniment me Pige, who put on i undoubtably worth seeing. For snippets of ( presumably) his days that was done live behind the action. hands-down the best moreinformation about the show, its in school, and how he met his wife It was fully devised and written to ac- physical performance cast, and it creative production back- Theatre Re’s The Nature of Forgetting. Actors from Isabel, who he mistakes for his company the movement of the show the recent production enacting snippets from a de- this reporter has ever ground, please visit https://www.ret- daughter (named Sophie) through- and the actor’s movements. While mented man’s flashbacks. seen. heatre.com/theatre. out the show. The memories piece sound mixing was quite ear-piercing Courtesy of New Victory Theatre Overall, this The Jonas Brothers Are Back

Lucila Waisburg and Briana Catanzariti Staff Writers

According to their app, it’s offi- one of the most popular and beloved Show,” doing the famous carpool cial: the Jonas Brothers have reunit- bands. They had millions of fans karaoke and playing the game “Fill ed. After a six-year hiatus, they re- worldwide and their concert were Your Guts or Spill Your Guts.” leased a new single in March entitled sold out. So of course it was a huge Many famous artists, such as “Sucker.” heartbreak when they announced Demi Lovato, have been rumored Once upon a time, it was 2008 their breakup back in 2013. to be collaborating with the Jonas and the Jonas Brothers was one of Pop Sugar reported that, from Brothers on their comeback album, the most popular bands, complete 2006-2013, the Jonas Brothers which has fans very excited. with three brothers, Nick, Kevin, and made teenage girls fall in love with The future of Joe Jonas’ band Joe. They gained fame back in 2005 them with their “swoon-worthy voic- DNCE is currently unknown, since with their appearances on Disney es.” Now, with this epic reunion, there was no public statement say- Channel, and with their first single grown adults are acting like teenag- ing the band was breaking up. “Please be Mine.” ers, pulling out old concert t-shirts, “I was their biggest fan,” said They started to get really fa- playing “Year 300” at full volume, Raleigh Francis, eighth grader “I mous and successful. In 2008, they and rehanging their old Tiger Beat went to all of their concerts!” “Burnin’ Up” the carpool karaoke. The Jonas Brothers - Nick, Joe, and Kevin starred in the new Disney Channel posters on the wall. - recently joined James Corden for a musical trip down memory lane, along with The band getting back togeth- movie “Camp Rock,” with Joe Jonas Since then, according to TMZ, a chance to promote new single “Sucker.” er was a huge success, since their starring as the lead alongside Demi they each have been living busy Courtesy of The Late Late Show on CBS song is still topping the charts. They Lovato. They continued to gain pop- lives. They each decided to go told tabloid website TMZ they decid- October 2017. “I completely love the Jonas ularity and in 2009, they even got through their own personal careers. ed to change their sound a little bit, Kevin decided to focus on his Brothers,” said Haleigh Francis, their own sitcom on Disney, named Nick became a solo artist, and since they are now older and more family, marrying Danielle in 2009, sophomore. “I had a huge crush on Jonas. On August 8, 2008, they re- made international headlines when mature. All around the world, fans and having two kids (Alena Rose, Nick growing up!” leased their third studio album “A he got married to “Quantico” actress still cannot believe that their wish 5, and Valentina Angelina, 2). Kev- Their new song “Sucker” was Little Bit Longer,” which topped the Priyanka Chopra, who is ten years came true. Their only hope is that the in has a New Jersey-based Custom released, and it has become an in- charts. They also helped their friend older. Jonas Brothers continue to release Homes Company. stant hit. People loved not just the Demi Lovato write her first album. Joe Jonas became part of the music and keep on surprising fans. All this time they were apart, song, but the fact that the band was Later, in 2011, they starred band DNCE, who released the pop- “They’re back and they’re bet- their fans still longed for a reunion. back together. in the Camp Rock sequel, “Camp ular song “Cake by the Ocean.” Joe ter than ever, “ said junior Gabriella Now, after six long years, it is hap- They promoted their new song Rock: The Final Jam.” got engaged to Sophie Turner, an Nikolla. pening. on James Corden’s “The Late Late After the film, the brother were actress from Game of Thrones, in The Sudden Tragedy of Luke Perry Samantha Marano Staff Writer Luke Perry was born on Octo- ments on social media about the late Robertson, also weighed in. best—helping Archie. It is dedicated inhart, Molly Ringwald, Casey Cott, ber 11, 1966, and recently passed actor. Co-star Ian Ziering addressed Luke Perry will not be forgotten to Luke, as all episodes will be for Madchen Amick, Vanessa Morgan, away from a massive stroke on a Tweet, Gabrielle Carteris made a by his Riverdale Family either. The the rest of our run." Asha Bromfield, Hart Denton, Ross March 4, 2019, at Saint Joseph Med- statement, Shannen Doherty, who CW series dedicated an episode on The producer from Warner Butler, Robin Givens, Gina Gershon, ical Center Burbank in California. played Brenda Walsh, Dylan McK- Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Bros and The CW regarding what KJ Apa, Nathalie Boltt, Rob Raco, Luke Perry was 52 years old. ay’s girlfriend in the early Beverly The showrunner and executive the show will do and if they aren’t re- Madelaine Petsch, Camila Mendes, According to E-News, Luke Hills 90210 seasons gave a state- producer on the Riverdale series Ro- turning immediately. The production Hayley Law, and Cole Sprouse. Perry’s massive stroke was a shock ment to People and then a couple berto Aguirre-Sacasa, posted behind of the show Riverdale was suspend- Sophomore Alex Karofsky said, and is a mystery. Luke Perry’s family of days later posted on Instagram the scene photos of Luke Perry with ed as the team grieved Luke Perry’s “I was very sad to hear that Luke has not released details about the pictures of her and Luke Perry. Jen- some of the cast and crew from Riv- passing. The hit TV show Riverdale Perry passed away and felt very medical findings. It is very rare to die nie Garth, who starred as Kelly Tay- erdale and explained the dedication is based on Archie Comics. Luke sad for his family and the Riverdale from a stroke at this young of an age. lor, Dylan McKay’s other main love plans, according to E-News. Perry played Fred Andrews, who is cast.” Luke Perry rose to fame on interest in the show, also shared a Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa wrote, the father of Archie Andrews, played The sudden massive stroke the hit ‘90s melodrama Beverly Hills statement with People. Many other "Going through pictures on my way by KJ Apa. and death of actor Luke Perry was 90210. Luke Perry played Dylan cast members of the show like Tori to set. From the early days. With Many co-stars from the Riv- a shock to fans, family and friends. McKay on the show from 1990 to Spelling, Jason Priestley, Tiffani Luke in the middle. Our heart, al- erdale cast also gave statements Luke Perry will always be re- 2000. Luke Perry’s co-stars from Thiessen, Rebecca Gayheart, Chris- ways. Tonight's episode of [River- and addressed Luke Perry’s death membered fondly. Beverly Hills 90210 addressed state- tine Elise McCarthy, and Kathleen dale] finds Fred doing what he does on social media, including Lili Re- April 2019 12 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment Kylie Jenner: Youngest Billionaire Ever

Samantha Marano Staff Writer

At age 21 (she is now 22), Kylie was named, according to Forbes. Up With The Kardashians, she also Jenner became the youngest self- Kylie Jenner gave a statement to had her very own spin-off Life of Ky- made billionaire ever. Kylie Jenner Forbes and said, “I didn’t expect lie. Kylie Jenner used her own mon- started her Kylie Cosmetics line anything. I did not foresee the future, ey to start her company. three years ago and you can only but the recognition feels really good. Kylie Jenner is now currently buy her products online or she would That’s a nice pat on the back.” focusing on expanding her product have small brief pop-up shops. Kylie Jenner started her Kylie range as she just launched setting Then Kylie Jenner signed an Cosmetics company in 2015. Kylie powders. Kylie Jenner also came exclusive distribution deal with Ulta. Jenner’s manufacturing and packag- out with new blushes, highlighters, Kylie Cosmetics are in 1,000 plus ing are outsourced to Seed Beauty, bronzer, eyeshadow singles, and Ulta stores across the 50 states. which is a private-label producer in high glosses. When Kylie Jenner’s products Oxnard California. Sales and ful- It’s not just Kylie Cosmetics. first started being sold at Ulta, the fillment are handled by online mer- Kylie Jenner also has a Kylie Shop only products being sold were her chant Shopify. online. Kylie Jenner sells her own lip-kits and single lipstick. On March Kylie Jenner's mother Kris Jen- t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, 10, 2019, Kylie Jenner launched ner takes care of the finances and bathing suits, hats, jackets, pants, eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and Public Relations. Kris Jenner makes phone cases, and accessories new lip kit shades. 10% management profit from Kylie Sophomore Madison Lands- As Kylie Jenner promised, she Jenner and from the rest of her chil- berg said, “Kylie Jenner inspires me will sell more products besides lip- dren. to make something of myself as I get kits down the line. Over the next six Kylie Jenner’s marketing is older. She is a true business wom- weeks, according to Forbes, Kylie done mostly through social media an. In just three years, Kylie Jenner Cosmetics sold $54.5 million worth like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook has created an amazing makeup line of products in Ulta. and Twitter. Kylie Jenner announces that anyone can use.” Forbes estimated Kylie Jen- product launches, previews items, As the youngest self-made bil- ner’s company is worth at least $900 and announces the Kylie Cosmetics lionaire, Kylie Jenner has come a million and Kylie Jenner owns all makeup she is wearing to all her fol- long way in her career. The company of it. Kylie Jenner is the youngest lowers on social media. that started in 2015 is now in 2019 a This is the new face of the billionaire. At 21, Kylie Jenner has been named by ever self-made billionaire, reaching Even though Kylie Jenner’s $900 million empire. Forbes Magazine as the youngest self-made billionaire ever. Sorry, Mark Zuck- a ten-figure fortune at a young age, fame started at a young age from erberg, you didn’t join the club until you were 23. Mark Zuckerberg was 23 when he her family reality TV show Keeping Courtesy of Forbes Magazine

Commentary Kylie: Self-Made or Privileged?

Emma Berkowitz Managing Editor

Television personality, social It’s controversial to say that family. Kylie Jenner’s fame fueled tions? Mark Zuckerberg can media personality, model, and social- one who has been privileged their her success, it provided the neces- reasonably be viewed as a ite Kylie Jenner is now the youngest whole life and had all of the resourc- sary advertisement to successfully self-made billionaire because billionaire in the world. Only 22 years es needed to become successful is promote her company, Kylie Cos- he earned all of his money “...would she have old, Kylie Jenner surpassed CEO “self-made.” metics, making her a very popular with the creation of Facebook earned this money if she of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg who It is rational to assume that Ky- entrepreneur. It is likely that Jenner whereas Kylie Jenner had her earned his title at the age of 23 with lie Jenner and the rest of the clans’ would not have even started her family’s fame and resources didn’t have her famous her estimated net worth of $1 billion. fame stemmed from Kim Kardashian $900 million company if she wasn’t as a platform. Not only is she the youngest billion- West’s fame as a tabloid fixture and famous, and even if she did, it would Junior Tamara Roman family...” aire, but Kylie Jenner is also refer- then a reality star. Without Kim, who probably be pretty irrelevant due to a expressed her opinio that enced as the youngest “self-made” knows if the Kardashian-Jenners lack of publicity. “Kylie is ‘self-made’ because she earned as much money from her billionaire in Forbes magazine. would have ever reached their level Kylie Jenner claims that she founded her own company and did company as she did if she did not Kylie Jenner’s feature as the of success with their business en- started her company with $250,000 so using the money that she earned have the pre-set ‘hype’ given to her youngest “self-made” billionaire by deavors. of her own money. Considering that by herself.” from her already famous family.” Forbes is debatable. They fail to Kylie Jenner’s use of social me- this is her own money, it is fair to view Junior Sydnee Smith feels dif- Part of Kylie Jenner’s prosperi- mention Jenner’s famous family; this dia is her weapon for success. A ma- her as “self-made.” But would she ferently. She said, “I don’t believe ty can certainly be considered “self- is understandable for the purpose of jor part of her huge following on so- have earned this money if she didn’t Kylie is a ‘self-made’ billionaire. Yes, made” but it is mainly a result of her labeling her as someone who has cial media was thanks to her fame as have her famous family to make her she created her own makeup brand family’s spotlight in the media. reached their wealth all on their own. being part of the Kardashian-Jenner more desirable for business promo- but she most likely would not have Sonic Could Become A Contender for the 2020s Michael Jubak, Jr. Staff Writer Sega’s Sonic Team has recently time in just an hour or two.” been the most lackluster in the se- ed Sonic Team for this at the time. it makes it difficult to grasp. These struck gold with the release of Sonic The Sonic series has been a ries. Some, like Sonic The Hedgehog Looking back at it now, the are not minor flooks. Sonic Adven- Mania for all mainstream platforms. laughingstock for years, but with the (sonic 06) and Sonic Adventure DX game feels clunky and a bit hectic ture 2 has a heavy emphasis on the The game take’s the blue blur back smash hit of Sonic Mania, there is are littered with glitches and appear but that is no excuse for not bringing story, which on paper is well planned to his roots as Sonic burrows through new hope. Sonic 2D seems to be at unfinished and unpolished. Sonic’s this format back. With a few tweaks, and well scripted, but is terribly exe- a 2D platforming adventure, that had a good point right now, but if Sonic 3D titles also follow a specific formu- the game could be ten times better. cuted, with subpar voice acting, and fans of the series and critics swoon- Team only produces 2D games, they la. Each one introduces new gim- Another problem with Sonic 3D terrible sound mixing. ing. The game was released in Au- will soon run out of ideas, and the micks that seemingly get replaced adventures is the audio, particularly Sega and Sonic Team really gust of 2017 and has been a top sell- games may become repetitive. and are never heard from again. the voice acting and sound mixing. need to cater to their fans more with er the past few years. “At this point Sega needs to Sonic Heroes was one of Sonic Adventure 2, one of the most Sonic. Dedicated fans want the se- This success of the game fol- cater to their fans more,” says game Sonic’s most enjoyable and wide- popular Sonic , showed great game- ries to produce great games on a lows and leads up to horrendous reviewer and YouTube personality ly appreciated games, introducing play with minor tweakable fixes and consistent basis, and their feedback entries into the series, such as Sonic Scott Wozniak “I mean, Sonic Ma- the stack of 3 gimmick. The stack nitpicks, but the true problem came should be heard by Sonic Team. If Forces, a 3D platformer that fell short nia was partially developed as a fan of 3 gimmick was basically the use within the game’s cutscenes. they do, this reporter guarantees, of impressing fans. made Sonic title, and look where of three different characters and The voice acting in these that the Sonic Team and Sega itself “The problem with Sonic Forc- that got them. Fans want them to go switching between them to use their cutscenes are often wooden and un- will boost themselves back into the es,” says sophomore James McLean back to the Sonic Adventure formu- base abilities when needed. This es- inspired. Most of the time the voices console market rather than a third “Is that once the stages start getting la, and a few other dead Sonic sub sentially took 3D Sonic, and made it can hardly be heard, due to terrible party developer. good, they just end, the game is just genres, and expand upon them.” more about speed and less about di- sound mixing. Background music too short, you can finish it for the first Sonic’s adventures in 3D have versity, and fans and critics applaud- floods out voices by a longshot, and April 2018 Husky Herald 13 Arts & Entertainment

“90 Second Interviews” is a feature wherein we sit down with two staff members and see how many random questions they 90-Second can answer in only 90 seconds.This issue we interviewed two of the people that keep us safe and secure here, Artie Fusco and Todd Buer. Interviews Interviews coordinated by Ella Napack T. Buer T. A. Fusco

What high school did you attend? What high school did you attend? Harrison High School. Harrison High School. Favorite High School memory? Favorite High School memory? Graduating. Prom. Favorite past or current student? Favorite past or current student? I can’t remember any names, I’m lucky to know my own name! Too many to say. Worst weather conditions you’ve seen on a school day? Worst weather conditions you’ve seen on a school day? That crazy flood we had a few months ago, there was water We had high wind warnings a couple years ago, one of the on both sides! windows was blown out. Kylie: Self-Made or Privileged? Favorite subject in school? Favorite subject in school? Gym and Lunch. History. Tell us about your family. Tell us about your family. My son is a professional firefighter and chef, he won the first I’m remarried with three stepdaughters. ever fireman’s challenge on Guy Fierie’s Grocery Games! Favorite Movie? Favorite Movie? Goodfellas. Godfather 2; I was in it. Favorite ice cream flavor? Favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate. Espresso Gelato. Favorite Sport? Favorite Sport? Baseball. Football and hockey. What is your ideal lunch? What is your ideal lunch? Grilled chicken cutlet on a wedge, broccoli rabe, Three hours long. and roasted peppers. How long have you worked here? How long have you worked here? 16 years. 13 years. How and why did you choose HHS? How and why did you choose HHS? They chose me. I didn’t exactly choose it as I was working for the district, Coffee or Tea? but I do enjoy working here. Coffee. Coffee or Tea? Strangest thing you’ve seen here? Tea. Seniors doing a slip-n-slide on the football field for senior day. Strangest thing you’ve seen here? Something we should know about you? I can’t say - people will know! I like to help kids, believe it or not. Something we should know about you? Favorite number? I am lucky to be alive, I am transplant recipient, Seven. I had a liver transplant. What would your theme song be? Favorite number? Metallica, Enter Sandman. Lucky number seven. Favorite hobby? What would your theme song be? Working out. Billy Joel, Pressure. Favorite holiday? Favorite hobby? Christmas. Bowling. Favorite Color? Favorite holiday? Blue. Thanksgiving. Secret Crush? Favorite Color? Can’t answer, I don’t want my wife to get mad. Blue. Dream Car? Secret Crush? Already had my dream car: a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Sarah Palin. Dream Car? Maserati. 14 April 2019 Husky Herald Sports

Spotlight on Zach Finn

Ella Napack Fifth in the State; First in our Hearts Editor-in-Chief

When it came to the NYSPHSAA State Wrestling Cham- pionships up at Albany’s Times Union Center, it was all about be- lieving in one’s self. Last year, an unseeded wild card contender came into the championships and pulled off three straight upsets to reach the finals. That wrestler was East Ra- mapo’s Jhordyn Innocent. He saw a similar potential in Harrison’s own Zach Finn, and spoke to him about his own experience before this year’s championships. Innocent told Finn that seeds mean nothing, that this could be his tournament. Senior Zach Finn took the advice in stride and ran with it. Similar to Innocent’s journey the year prior, Finn was unseeded and matched up with the No. 3 and 6 seeds at his weight class on Friday, the first day of competition there in late February. Finn, showed he would not be intimidated wrestling against third-seeded Maxx DeCapua of Newburgh in the first round of the Division I, 220-pound class cate- gory. Finn controlled the match Section 1 Champion. Senior Zach Finn after winning the Section 1 Championship, the first Husky to do so since current asistant coach Mark Arcara did it in throughout, finishing emphatically 2008. To become champion, Finn defeated wrestlers from John Jay Cross River, Ossining, and Yorktown. . with a third-period pin. It was then Courtesy of Mr. Vinny Nicita that Zach realized he could do just about anything he set out to do. showing at States, Finn won the nate to catch up with Zach Finn, who mid January. For counties I bumped and surrounding yourself with the In his next match, Finn won a Section 1 Championship, becoming took the time to answer a few of our up to 220, and after that I stuck right people at the right time can take 10-5 decision over sixth-seeded Nik the first Husky since coach Mark Ar- questions. there. I was about 30 pounds under- you to the right places. Koch of Averill Park, and became cara won in 2008. During the Section weight for each tournaments, so uti- the first Harrison High School wres- 1 Championship, he defeated Matt Husky Herald (HH): Give us a HH: Speaking about tler to reach the state semifinals Ferrer of John Jay Cross River in the summary on your wrestling sea- the right people… Tell us since 1994. quarterfinals, Izaiah Steen of Ossin- son. about your team. He went all the way from be- ing in the semifinals, and Ben Robin- ing unseeded to finishing fifth in the son of Yorktown in the finals. He also Zach Finn (ZF): It was a break- ZF: My team is a state, defeating Kyle Tillich of Rush reached the career milestone of 100 out year, even more of a breakout bunch of silly kids. We got Henrietta. Finn finished the year with victories during the Section 1 Cham- year than my junior year. I knew it a lot of stuff accomplished a record of 45-6. pionship. was my last year, so I had to work as a team this year as a On his way to that phenomesnal The Husky Herald was fortu- as hard as possible to get the most “...hard work and sur- team; we had the most done. So that's what I did. I amount of wins this year in was very motivated, and I rounding yourself with Harrison wrestling history. worked harder than I have We looked unassuming but ever worked before. the right people at the we got a lot of work done; I couldn’t be any more HH: You went from right time can take you proud of these kids. unseeded to state-semis, this was this first time to the right places...” HH: Who helped you this has happened since the most getting to this 1994… How did that hap- point? pen? ZF: I’d say my two as- ZF: I just went in sistant coaches Iacello and there with a big chip on my Arcara, wrestling live with shoulder. I was projected them everyday at practice to not even be all state in lizing other aspects of my game like helped me out a lot. My head coach an article from lohud, so my speed and strength helped out a gave me all the confidence in the I wanted to prove a lot of lot going up against bigger guys. world that I could do anything. people wrong. This really motivated me. HH:If you were to summarize HH: Do you plan on wrestling your season in one word, what in college? HH: What was hard would it be? about this season? ZF: Yes I do… I have a few D1 ZF: Inspiring. and a few D3 schools looking at me, ZF: Deciding what I plan to make my decision some- weight class I wanted to HH: What have you learned time next month! And that’s one hundred wins. While on his way to winning the Section 1 Championship, senior Zach Finn reached the enviable milestone of 100 career wins. Here is a very happy go in was hard. I started from this process? Zach Finn being congratulated by Coach Nicita on this major accomplishment. at 195 and wrestled there Courtesy of Mr. Vinny Nicita until after eastern states in ZF: I learned how hard work April 2019 Sports Sports Husky Herald 15 Ciraco Named New Varsity Football Coach Larissa Iraj Sports Editor

After the resignation of Varsity played baseball in college and was Assistant coach one year later. For day be the head football coach. Stat- Mr. Ciraco not only brings his Football Coach Dom Zanot in late also recognized as a Conference the past two years, Mr. Ciraco also ed in a Journal News interview in experience and knowledge with October, the Harrison football com- Player of the Week. has served as the assistant coach to February, Ciraco said, “I didn't think coaching. but truly understands munity was on the lookout for a new His first experience with coach- the Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team and the opportunity would come as it did, the dynamics of the Harrison Com- Varsity Coach. After months of an in- ing football was for the Scarsdale Boys’ Varsity Football Team. but it was certainly always a goal of munity. The players are excited to tense search by a committee of the Raiders in 2005, where he was the He has always hoped to one mine.” learn from a former Harrison football Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic assistant coach for the player, and coach Ciraco eagerly Director, players, parents, alumni, next 12 years and defen- awaits the 2019 Varsity Football and Harrison Husky Football Hall of sive coordinator during season. Fame Members, Jay Ciraco became his last four years with Sophomore and varsity foot- a unanimous choice to fill the empty the Scarsdale team. The ball player Casey Judelson was position. Mr. Ciraco, a 2002 graduate Scarsdale Raiders made thrilled to hear the news that Ci- of Harrison High School, was hired in it to the AA championship raco would be the new football February of 2019 as Head Coach of in 2016 under Mr. Ciraco’s coach. He said, “Our team is ex- the Varsity Football Team. final year of coaching at cited because he played in Har- During his time at Harrison, Scarsdale. rison, and won a state champion- Mr. Ciraco was captain of the Var- Mr. Ciraco then re- ship as a football player, and he sity Football, Basketball, and Base- turned back to his roots in is old time Harrison, meaning he ball teams. As an exceptional high Harrison in 2017 when a has the old tradition in his DNA so school football player, Ciraco was position for a Physical Ed- he will bring it to Harrison.” instrumental in leading his football ucation Educator at Louis Troy Straus says, “I am a team to three sectional titles, two M Klein Middle School had quarterback, and Coach Ciraco state championships and the 1999 opened up. Prior to his hire was a quarterback too, and as I state title. He also was a two year at Louis M Klein, Mr. Cira- am trying to fill the shoes of be- All-Section player and received the co had made his way back ing a quarterback, I'm hoping he'll The new coach brings experience and tradition. New Varsity Football Head Coach Jay honor to be selected for the All New to Harrison a few years Ciraco brings a heritage of winning with him. Coach Ciraco was a quarterback for the Huskies, teach me everything he knows York State Team and the Con Edison earlier as as the Girls leading his teams to three Sectional titles. Now he’s hoping he can bring that winning tradition about playing the position in a Har- Award. After high school, Mr. Ciraco Head JV Basketball Coach back to HHS. Courtesy of Mr. Chris Galano rison uniform.” went to college at George Mason in 2015 and then moved University in Fairfax, Virginia. He up to the Girls’ Varsity Strong Hockey Season Ends in Quarterfinal Loss

Ben Stephenson Staff Writer

The Rye-Town/Harrison (RTH) physical led to a surge by the Titans. tain Jack Shapiro came up with a Titans finished off a fantastic 2018- Rye-Town/Harrison senior cap- neutral-zone takeaway in the open- 2019 regular season, ing minute of the second but not the way they period, which resulted in wanted to as they lost a short-handed goal by to the Mahopac Indi- senior forward counter- ans in the Section 1 part Christian Pizzutello. quarterfinals. It gave the Titans all the The Titans had momentum, along with home advantage in 3-1 lead. a must-see game at Unfortunately, the Playland Ice Casino. Indians did not let the The game started off two-goal lead faze them with a buzz and both as they answered back teams came out with shortly cutting the Titans a lot of intensity and lead to one four minutes physicality. Mahopac later. Not too long after netted the first goal to that, Mahopac forward TJ lead 1-0, nine minutes McKee tied the game at into the first period. 3-3 halfway through. RTH RTH came back with got another power-play a vengeance, scoring goal to take the lead two goals on a our again; this time 4-3. Like minute major. Goals RTH, Mahopac never let scored by Joey Harri- giving up a goal lead to son and Jonah Schul- disaster by then tying the Awaiting the pass. Forward Jonah Schultz sets up his shot ahead of the pass arriving shortly. Schultz scored a short-handed goal that put the Titans tz. Mahopac being too Line Change. The Rye-Town/Harrison Titans made huge strides game up at four. in garnering respect this year from the whole league. up 5-4 late in the second period. It was one of a pair of goals that Schultz Courtesy of Vincent Longo There was more would have that day. While the team wound up losing that contest to a very give and take after that aggressive Mahopac team,, the season still was an amazing one.The Titans finished with a phenomrnal 19-3 record. goal, and Rye Town/ Courtesy of Vincent Longo Harrison went up 5-4 on a short-handed goal by Jonah Schultz late in the second peri- od. po, get more aggressive with the Despite losing a heartbreaking Mahopac netted the equal- forecheck, push their defense and game, the Titans did finish the sea- izer with 6:32 remaining in the stop that outlet pass to the middle son with a phenomenal 19-3 record third period, off a setup. for T.J. We just didn’t do it.” and many milestones came with To the dismay of the Titans, Mahopac’s TJ McKee would that. Both Jack Shapiro and Chris- the Indians outshot RTH 10-1 in score again the final minutes of the tian Pizzutello finished their varsity the third. This was a major turn- third period which sent Mahopac off careers with 100+ points. Jack Sha- ing point because it gave the In- to playing Suffern in the Section 1 piro, Christian Pizzutello, Joey Har- dians unwanted momentum. semi-final. rison, Evan Ketchabaw and Jonah “We let them out of their Jonah Schultz had a pair of Schultz were all recognized around zone,” Titans coach Rich Myers goals. Joey Harrison and Evan the league for their good play. told Mike Dougherty of LoHud. Ketchabaw each finished with one “We played soft and gave them goal and two assists. Jack Shapiro Goalie’s perspective. Here’s a view of the game from Nico Barry’s perspective in the opportunity to buzz. We said front of the net. The puck moves fast and you need to be ready at all times. had three assists. Barry made 22 Courtesy of Vincent Longo we needed to increase the tem- saves. Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org March 2019 Volume 23 Issue 3 Lacrosse Off to a Super Start Larissa Iraj and Sam Ptashnik Sports Editor and Staff Writer

The Harrison Lacrosse Varsi- are listed as “Players to Watch in ty Teams are back on the field and the Lower Hudson Valley This Sea- looking forward to a winning season son,” and as possible nominees for ahead. After graduating a strong the annual Elite Eleven pre-season lineup of their starting team, both all-stars. Juniors Jessica Saviano, teams have looked to fill their roster Sydney Saviano, and Ashley Stagg with younger talent. Caitlyn Rooney were also recognized in “Expanded returns as the Girls’ Varsity Head Coaches' Pre-season Players-to- Coach, assisted by Megan Connel- Watch List” for Girls’ Lacrosse. ley. For the Boys’ Varsity Team, Mat- thew Cipolla is Head Coach and is Girls’ Varsity Team assisted by Michael Smith and Luke Beyer. Captain Alexandra Sinis says, “Even though our team has faced losses, I believe that we do a good job holding each other accountable for our mis- takes and try to improve on those mistakes we have. In the beginning of the season we really needed to work on our transition passes, and in the recent games we have progressed to being able to get down the field in 10 sec- Huddling up to discuss a winning strategy. The Boys’ Varsity Team is off to a great start, with three victories already onds and connect great pass- under their belts. However, there are several tough opponents upcoming in the schedule. es. I think if we all continue to Courtesy of Teddy Corcoran work together and hold each other accountable for our mis- working on building a team together Huskies to victory with six goals and an incredible five goals. Huskies out- takes and fix these mistakes and to strengthen our relationships three assists. Austin Mueller also hustled Ardsley and added another in future games, our team can on and off the field. I also want all had a great offensive game with four victory to their terrific season have a very successful sea- of my teammates to put 100 percent goals and three assists. The Huskies are proving to be a son!” effort into every game.” Teddy Corcoran and Jonah very good lacrosse team but though The girls team opened Schultz each added one goal and their seniors are great. The future their season with a home Boys’ Varsity Team one assist. Charlie Canell had one is looking even better for Harrison. game against Tappan Zee on assist. Finally, Ryan Kaplan had an- The first major impact on the future Friday, March 22. Despite a The crowds filled the stands of other outstanding game in goal with is the goalie. The starting goalie for strong fight, the Girls’ Varsi- the McGillicuddy Husky Stadium on 10 saves. the lacrosse team is only in eighth ty Husky team fell to Tappan March 27 for the the Boys’ Varsity The main reason for their suc- grade. Ryan Kaplan has played very Zee by a final score of 15-6. Team season opener against Nyack. cess this game was because of their well and he will only get better as he Sydney Saviano scored four The team was down 2-1 at the half hustle. Each player hustled for the becomes a high schooler. With great goals for Harrison and Jess but came back strong in the second 50/50 balls and helped maintain coaching Ryan has lots of potential Saviano had one goal and half with a 9-3 victory. Eighth grader possession of the ball which led to to be one of the best goalies ever for two assists. Ashley Stagg also Ryan Kaplan was a strong force in more shots on net. Harrison. had one goal. Sophomore goal with 17 saves. On the offen- Sophomore Cooper Danzig Another key factor to the fu- Stepping up his game. Senior Teddy goalie Izzie Cipriano had five sive line, senior Austin Mueller lead reflects on his team’s performance ture success of the lacrosse team Corcoran sizes up the field before him. He the team with three goals and three and says, “During every practice, all is the sophomores. There are many had two goals in the season opener. saves. Courtesy of Teddy Corcoran The Girls’ team refo- assists. Sophomore Wyatt Keller of my teammates push each other sophomores on the lacrosse team cused as they had face an- added another two goals and one to get better in order to prepare for that have already started to make other tough opponent, the assist while senior Teddy Corcoran our games in the best way possible. a difference on the team. This was Captains of the Boys’ Varsity top ranked team of Brewster, only had two goals. Sophomore Charlie Every member on the team is held shown in the first game of the sea- Team are seniors Austin Mueller, a few days later. The Huskies trailed Canell and junior Mike Araujo each responsible for their attitude and ef- son when Charlie Canell had one Connor Novak, Alejandro Aguirre, by only three goals at the half with contributed one goal. Sophomores fort to help strengthen the team as goal and one assist. This will also Paul Glenn, and Teddy Corcoran. a score of 9-6. Jessica Saviano Jonah Schultz and Tyler Joseph also a whole.” help out the seniors because it cre- Captains of the Girls’ Varsity Team shined in midfield, winning eleven had one assist each. The winning streak came to ates more help for them which will are juniors Sydney Saviano, Jess draws, adding two goals and helping Senior Austin Mueller said, an end as the Boys’ Varsity team help the team be more successful. Saviano, Alexandra Sinis, and senior with three assists. Sydney Saviano “The team is very young but there went on the road to Clarkstown However one concern area for the Bella Ferraro. had four goals, two assists and two are a few seniors on the team that South. The Harrison Huskies fell 8-5 future is defense. The sophomore This spring looks especially draw controls. Ashley Stagg had will take leadership on the team. We against this top ranked team. Con- class is filled with attackman, so if promising as five players have been five goals and one assist. Freshman have to get used to having a heavier nor Novak had three goals. we want to be great we must work named as top players. According Caitlin Oestreicher scored her first workload and having to provide the Harrison was quick to move on on the defensive game. to Lohud, Harrison senior Austin varsity career goal. Izzie Cipriano spark for our team to succeed but and bounce back from this loss as The upcoming schedule will Mueller and senior Connor Novak had an outstanding game in goal we will progress as the season goes they played. Ardsley High School have the boys team face off against with 14 saves. on.” at home two days later. Harrison John Jay next and then Fox Lane, The Girls’ team was next The Boys’ Varsity Husky La- had a 5-0 lead on Ardsley in the first Byram Hills, Horace Greeley, Rye, away at Byram Hills where crosse team moved to a 2-0 sea- quarter, and by halftime were still up Blind Brook, Pelham and Yorktown. they faced a close game, son record with a 12-6 victory over with a score of 7-3. This game was but ended up with the loss. White Plains. Senior Connor Novak all Harrison as they dominated the The away game at Rye also returned to the starting lineup after a game, winning 13-6. Connor Novak did not fare well, as the Rye hip injury and was key in leading the led the games with goals scored with team were quick on their feet to score a quick four goals in the first few minutes of the game. The Harrison offensive line were determined to score and Sydney Saviano picked up a ground ball and ran it up- field to score the first goal for Harrison. The Rye Garnets out- played Harrison with a strong defensive lineup and won with a final score of 17-7. The Husky Girls’ team is young with many new play- ers, and these girls know that they will have a challenging season playing some of the best teams in section one including Briarcliff, Lake- land, Somers, Yorktown, and Horace Greeley. Captain knows best. Senior Bella Ferraro Protecting the goal with another save. One of the many bright spots in the season thus far has been the play leads by example, working hard to build team Captain Bella Ferraro of goalie Izzie Cipriano. She had five saves in the opener, and fourteen more in the game against Brewster. She relationship skills that pay benefits on the field says, “As the season pro- is definitely a player to watch as the rest of the season unfolds. of play. Courtesy of Bella Ferraro gresses, I look forward to Courtesy of Izzie Cipriano