S LEEPY HOLLOW STUDENT NEWSPAPER I SSUE V JUNE 2008 Integrated Algebra Comes to SHHS: Math A Makes Final June Appearance as New System of Exams Comes into Play By Adam Caspari n June 17th a new Regents dards from Math 1. It includes some topics ships (8- 12% of credit on ex- exam will make its first that were previously taught in middle ams), constructions (3- 7% of O appearance in a Sleepy Hol- school, primarily in algebra. However, the credit on exams), locus (4- 8% low testing room. The exam, called Inte- course will also address topics such as of credit on exams), informal grated Algebra, will be taken by eighth probability and statistics that were previ- and formal proofs (41- 47% of graders enrolled in Integrated Algebra Hon- ously not taught until Math 3. Throughout credit on exams), transformational theory grated Algebra 2/Trigonometry will include ors classes. This course, which will replace the curriculum, instruction is provided with (8- 13% of credit on exams) and coordinate the study of the imaginary and complex Math 1, serves as the first step in a new real world connections. Unlike Math 1 the geometry (23- 28% of credit on exams.) number systems as well as polynomial, Regents math curriculum. As with its course will conclude in a Regents Exam. For study, students will use traditional tools absolute value, radical, trigometric, expo- predecessor, the new curriculum is de- The exam itself will consist of 30 multiple such as the compass and the ruler, but ge- nential and logarithmic functions, much signed to take three years to complete and choice questions, three two-point free re- ometry software will also be incorporated like the concepts studied in the course’s will cover relatively the same material. The sponse questions, three three-point free into the course. The exam will consist of 28 predecessor, Math 3. The exam, like Math new curriculum, however, includes three response questions and three four-point free multiple-choice questions, two two-credit B, will be scored out of 88 points and will exams as opposed to the two that were response questions. A reference sheet, in- free response questions, three four-credit include 27 multiple-choice questions, eight previ- cluding basic relevant formulas, will be free response questions and one six-credit two-credit free response questions, three “Only time will tell ously included for students to utilize during the free response question. As with Integrated four-credit free response questions and one if the new exam offered, exam. A graphing calculator will also be Algebra, a reference sheet will be included six-credit free response question. The exam system will be as an required for the Regents examination. and a graphing calculator will be required. will first be administered in June 2010. beneficial to attempt The second course is Integrated Ge- The exam will make its first appearance in The three new courses and exams will students or not.” to sepa- ometry. Thus far, the New York State Edu- June 2009. most likely bring about new challenges for -Ms. Albukerk rate the cation Department has not released a com- The third and final course of the three- Sleepy Hollow students. However, Sleepy material prehensive outline of the course curriculum year sequence is Integrated Algebra 2/ Hollow will try its best to have a successful into three main topics: algebra, geometry or given a sample test, but they have re- Trigonometry. As with Integrated Geome- exam week and the smoothest transition to and trigonometry. leased general information about the exam. try, information about the exam is very the new exam system possible. In the The first course in this three-year se- The exam will consist of pure geometry limited. However, it is clear that the exam words of Ms. Albukerk, SHMS Math quence is Integrated Algebra. This course, only; unlike previous exams, no other top- will be on a variety of subjects; it will not Teacher “Only time will tell if the new the only one of the three currently in place ics will be involved. The topics of geometry include geometry and will stress the con- exam system will be beneficial to students at Sleepy Hollow, has very different stan- covered will include: geometric relation- cepts of Algebra and Trigonometry. Inte- or not.”

The Hard Road The Journal News Awards ‘Hoofprints’ in Four Categories to Higher Education Congrats to the staff of Hoofprints for winning four By Kevin Blank awards at the 18th annual High School Journalism Contest held at The Journal News headquarters in s the weather warms and the end before leveling out and decreasing over the White Plains. Jenny Kessman won a 3rd place award of the school year approaches, next few years. As a result, schools across the for Overall Newspaper Design, Sarah Kelly won a 2nd A most seniors’ minds are focused nation have reported acceptance rates that are place award in Illustration, Jenny Kessman and Sarah on prom, graduation and moving on to college startlingly low. Harvard College had an accep- Kelly won an honorable mention for Page Design, and in the fall. Having for the most part finished the tance rate of 7.1%, with the other Ivies and Sarah Kelly won an honorable mention writing award college application process, many are not keen highly selective colleges in the northeast fol- in the Wild Card category. This year’s 4 awards are the to look back on what has been called the most lowing close behind. As a result, many stu- most ever achieved by SHHS. difficult and selective year in history. dents who would likely have been admitted to Across the country, a spike in the number these highly selective colleges in past years of students applying to college has produced an were rejected this year. As William R. equal spike in competition. This is a trend Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial expected to continue at least into next year, aid at Harvard said, “We love the people we admitted, but we also love a very University of Pennsylvania be- large number of people who we yond reach for many 2008 high were not able to admit.” school graduates this year. Sleepy Hollow students have certainly felt the effects of this admissions squeeze. In past Above, Co-Editor-in-Chief (Production), Jenny Kessman is years, at least a handful of stu- receiving her award for 3rd Place in Overall Page Design from dents have gone off to study at Henry Freeman, Vice President and Editor of their first choice Ivy League The Journal News. uni- Continued on page 2 PAGE 2 NEWS/OPINION HOOFPRINTS General Motors Development: The Metamorphosis of Sleepy Hollow By Lily Schroedel The 94.5-acre General Motors plant Motors without a developer and in traffic congestion sticks out like a sore thumb in Sleepy “limbo” as to what to do next. Roseland will be a huge issue Hollow when looking out over the river. It was a huge part of the operation. The because the vil- is the largest parcel of undeveloped land company was the developer and was lage’s population on the Hudson River. Nevertheless, the involved in the environmental impact will increase by plan encompasses 4,000 parking spaces, a statements as well as designing the pro- one-third. The den- potential train station, a 140-room hotel, ject. Now the General Motors Company sity of the project is 84,000 square feet of shops and restau- is without a developer. Despite the lack of another issue. The rants, 35,000 square feet of offices, a developer, the Mayor and Board of development is 132,000 square feet of retail space, and Trustees of Sleepy Hollow, and the Board incredibly vast and 1,777 residential units, as well as 39 acres of Education unanimously want the Gen- very ambitious. of open space for parks and a marina. eral Motors site developed, with the back- Another problem Envisioned, this addition to the small ing of the village. “The development of has to do with the environment. There will more services. village of Sleepy Hollow would increase the General Motors’ site will impact our also be an increase of flooding and the The General Motors Company de- the population by 25-30% village and our neighbors in Tarrytown cleanup will take an immense amount of velopment in Sleepy Hollow has an the Until recently, the General Motors for the next hundred years, so we’ve got time. It is expected that there will be more potential to be a great asset to the village Company and the Roseland Property to get it right”, says David Schroedel, a pollution due to the increase of cars. There despite the complexity of working out all Company of New Jersey were working Trustee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. is also to be an increased need for more the details. They have to make sure it is together on the development. However, in While the development clearly has its police and fire protection, garbage collec- completed in the best possible way for the December of 2007, General Motors and benefits, there are also many questions tion, water and sewage services, snow benefit of our lives and the lives of future Roseland parted ways, leaving General that come with it as well. For instance, removal, and increased need of many generations.

NYC AIDS Walk Higher Road to By Nicole London Higher Education

On Sunday, May 18th, 2008, 77 stu- GMHC is a non-profit Continued from page 1 dents and seven chaperones journeyed into group that works to “reduce Manhattan to participate in the AIDS Walk the spread of HIV disease; versities. This year, however, there is only New York—a 6.2 mile trek through Cen- help people with HIV one: senior class president Jennifer Lopez, tral Park that raises both funds and aware- maintain and improve their who will be attending Cornell University in ness for the plight of those who have HIV health and independence; the fall. Jennifer, who was accepted early and AIDS. Since 1986, when this fund- and keeps the prevention, decision to her first choice college, seems to raising event began, $97 million has been treatment and cure of HIV have had the ideal college application process: raised for programs servicing the tri-state an urgent national and local one application, one acceptance. area. In 2007 alone, 45,000 people walked priority.” This trip to the Many other talented Sleepy Hollow stu- and $6,812,572 was collected and distrib- world’s largest AIDS fundraising event, ble disease which kills indiscriminately.” dents were not so fortunate with their first uted to the Gay Men’s Heath Crisis organized by Ms. Dreher, has been at- In the past, along with the masses that choice schools, and have found themselves (GMHC) and 60 other organizations. tended by Sleepy Hollow students for four come out to support this cause, 2,400 cor- sending deposits into schools they once According to “Aids Walk New York”, years prior to 2008. This year, the Sleepy porations have created teams of walkers, thought to be safeties. Valedictorian Anthony Hollow team was composed of members and such celebrities as Whoopi Goldberg, Hinds applied early decision to his first choice, of the African American Heritage Club, Lance Bass, and T.R. Knight have been Williams College, only to be deferred to regu- the GSA, Interact, YEP, and Model UN, present. "Walking in the AIDS Walk lar decision and finally waitlisted. He will be along with others who joined independ- makes me feel like I'm a part of something attending a different small liberal arts school in ently of the previously listed clubs. “AIDS big...” says Lily Schroedel. “…Something the fall: Wesleyan University. Like many of walk is an experience where you find dif- that can truly make a difference in the the gifted seniors who were not accepted to ferent people: sihks, blacks, whites, stu- world." their first choice schools, A..J. is happy with dents, teachers, and all sorts of people,” the end result. “Honestly,” Hinds said, “I For More Information: said Greg Valdespino, a junior and a previ- think things turned out for the best.” http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork ous participant. “All these people have Fortunately for the many that were rejected come together in the desire to fight a terri- or deferred by their first choice schools, there is a multitude of schools across the country where a quality education is easily found. As this year comes to an end and the class of ’08 moves on, the class of ’09 will brace itself for an admissions process bound to be at least as difficult as this year’s. Come April, some will be overjoyed and some will be stunned. It is important, however, to remember that with so many quality schools from which to choose, the choice of one college or another does not dictate the rest of a student’s life. And for the most part, things will turn out for the best. PAGE 3 NEWS/OPINION HOOFPRINTS AP Classes: Are They Really Worth It? By Melanie Ferriera

Many teenagers today deal with challenging classes. “A lot of parents push willing to take the time stress, particularly resulting from challeng- their kids to take AP courses,” she ex- and effort to do the ing courses, like AP (Advanced Place- plains. In addition, older siblings who work. ment) classes. High schools throughout have taken AP classes put pressure on Matt Valdespino America offer these college-level courses their younger siblings to take them as well, and Eddie Brady, both to challenge motivated students and pre- both intentionally and unintentionally. The juniors who currently pare them for the classes they will be tak- pressure to do well in such difficult classes take three AP classes at ing in college. However, with a high-level, can place stress on students. Sleepy Hollow, pro- intensive curriculum comes a workload of High school guidance counselor Leticia vided two opposing homework assignments and material to Andujar explains that there are advantages to views on the issue of AP courses. Matt levels of stress because of the competition study. The fundamental question on many taking AP classes, but only if you are doing primarily takes such classes because “they between students to get accepted to the students’ minds is: Are AP classes worth well in them. It is best to take an AP course if look good” when applying to colleges. colleges of their choice. In addition, many the stress that comes with them? you were recommended to do so by a previ- Eddie, on the other hand, says that he students can handle AP classes and take AP European History teacher Mrs. ous teacher. When asked if colleges look at takes them mainly to challenge himself in them because of their interest in a certain Heskestad says that she truly believes that AP classes in the admission process, Mrs. those subject areas. Still, college benefits subject area. Therefore, removing all AP the majority of students who take AP Andujar says, “Yes and no. Colleges usually and academic credit both influence his classes would be unfair to some students. classes can handle the workload. How- see if students are challenging themselves. decision to take the classes. Matt admits Many people believe that there is no ever, she recommends taking no more AP classes are favorable to students if they that AP classes cause stress in his life. “It’s way to completely eliminate stress. How- than three in one year. She says that she are doing well in them. If they are taking a lot of studying” he says. “On a bad ever, there are a variety of ways to man- believes most of her students take AP AP classes and doing poorly in them, week, I might work for about ten hours for age stress. These methods include relaxa- classes to both challenge themselves and they are unfavorable to the student.” In AP Biology, five to six hours for Ameri- tion exercises and meditation. In fact, because of the benefits they gain when some cases, it is better to take an honors can History, and four to five hours for many high schools throughout the country applying to colleges, with the college course and do well in it as opposed to English.” Eddie believes he can manage offer weekly meditation sessions. benefits outweighing the desire to chal- taking an overwhelming AP course and his workload and does not consider him- Students must understand that they lenge themselves for most students. Stu- doing poorly in it. self to be stressed out by his classes. all have different capabilities to handle dents who take AP courses have an ad- However, Mrs. Andujar advises stu- Stress can result in severe mental workloads and must take those capabili- vantage when applying to college because dents to take as many AP classes as they health problems in a student’s future, such ties into consideration when making class they show that they are intelligent and can handle. Students who are still deciding as depression. The issue of academic choices. AP classes can certainly offer diligent. whether or not to take an AP class should stress will not be solved until colleges students benefits while in high school and Mrs. Heskestad notes that there are ask their current teacher and parents for change their admission policies. Schools for their futures, but at what price? two major influences for students to take their advice and ask themselves if they are cannot eliminate AP classes to reduce Looking Back, One Year Later: “I Say Goodbye, You Say Hello” By Josh Hammer

I must admit, it’s a little weird to have about Sleepy Hollow High School’s role in friends from such “elite” New York high my name grace the pages of Hoofprints once socially preparing us for life beyond our cozy schools as Chappaqua’s Horace Greeley again. One year removed from my gradua- 10591. The friendships formed through High School, Long Island’s Jericho High tion and the culmination of my three-year thirteen years in this school district will surely School, and Riverdale Country School in reign (I suppose some, such as fellow ‘07s last far beyond my Duke years and through Riverdale, The Bronx. Clearly, they were not Max Rosen and Lloyd Ellman, would call it the rest of my lifetime. At the same time, I any more prepared for Duke than I was. “dictatorship”) as Editor-in-Chief, I kind of hope this does not limit the extent to which Putting in hard work for honors and AP-level thought I might be done with this gig. Appar- the friendships I have made my freshman courses at Sleepy, believe it or not, goes a ently not. year last, either. Surely, it will take a couple long way toward preparing you for a success- So here I am again. Back in October, of years of intra-dormitory living with my ful college experience. my name appeared on the byline of one Duke friends to even begin to feel as comfort- Sleepy Hollow High School, whether sports article in Duke University’s newspa- able with them as I do with the Sleepy Hol- you realize it or not at the present moment, is per, The Chronicle. However, my longtime low kids I have known, quite literally, forever. a special place. Your friendships formed here time of freedom, exploration, and incredible devotion to Hoofprints made it difficult to In the end, though, I have little doubt that my will often last a lifetime, and there are many fun. But high school is also special. Just immediately move on to a new publication. present crop of Duke friends will eventually teachers who are truly passionate about what don’t forget that. For me, the tight-knit Hoofprints community join my Sleepy friends as lifelong compan- they teach. It is certainly true that college is a was microcosmic of the dense Sleepy Hol- ions. It may just take a bit of time. low High School network, where lifelong Academically, I honestly feel that Newspaper Staff friends interact with each other daily. Thus, Sleepy Hollow prepared me for the rigors of my reluctance to accept The Chronicle in lieu a school like Duke. No doubt, the academic Editors‐in‐Chief: Maddy Dopico and Jenny Kessman of Hoofprints was symbolic of my initial transition from high school to college is tre- Writers: Kevin Blank, Adam Caspari, Sam Dilthey, Maddy Dopico, Hwa‐ hesitation to make college friends and imme- mendous, but this is true whether you gradu- Sueng Erstling, Melanie Ferriera, Valentina Guzzo, Josh Hammer, Matt Ham‐ diately place them in the same sphere of ate from Trinity School in Manhattan or an cronies as I would my home friends. Just like under-funded public school in Selma, Ala- mer, Kareem Ishmail, Charles Kress, Nicole London, Samm Muffucci, Jackie I had been so involved in Hoofprints, I had bama. My freshman roommate graduated Nadile, Lily Schroedel, Gregory Valdespino, and Michael Wu known my home friends my entire life. It from an “elite” public high school that last Photography: Danielle Fanelli, Melanie Ferriera, and Jenny Kessman was initially difficult to attempt to duplicate year sent six students to Duke alone, and he Illustrators: Jackie Jolly and Sarah Kelly that level of intimate friendship, to begin a frequently told me how little he thought his Teacher Advisors: Mr. Baxter and Ms. Langston new life 550 miles from home. high school prepared him for Duke. In the Thus, I have decidedly mixed feelings end, I had a higher freshman GPA than HOOFPRINTS NEWS/OPINION PAGE 4 Road Trip: France, Belgium, Luxembourg

By Gregory Valdespino The Arc de Triomphe In Paris, France The roaming hills of Normandy, After a few hours on the road we next stop was the largest the gargantuan Atomium of Brussels, stopped at Waterloo, the site of the museum in the world- the the luscious gardens of Luxembourg, final defeat of Napoleon, the French Louvre. We wandered and the utopian romantic aura of the Emperor of the early nineteenth cen- through as many parts as Eiffel Tower; these sights swirled tury. With the historic fields behind we could get to, probably together to make a foreign excursion us, we went on a smooth ride to the seeing one-hundredth of we won’t soon forget. The 2008 amazing city of Paris-and I mean the museum’s massive French trip was a cultural experience amazing. That night we proceeded to collection, at best. where the Sleepy Hollow Students the Eiffel Tower and none were dis- The next day could be who went were exposed to the full appointed. Whether taking pictures summarized in two words: facet of the French, Belgian, Luxem- of couples kissing in front of the driving and war. The long bus ride The next day was ours to bourg, and general European culture. Tower, the Tower lighting up, or the ended with our arrival at Omaha, choose. While some went to the After our bumpy (aka turbulent) where we saw the site of one of the Musée d’Orsay, the premier impres- Eiffel Tower start we went through what seemed In Paris, biggest military operations in human sionist museum, others went to the to the longest day in human history. France history, D-Day. We went to the mili- Latin (as in Roman) or Jewish quar- As we were led by our eccentric tary cemetery and saw fields covered ter, and others went to the world fa- guide, Florian (Flo), we visited the in tombstones honoring Americans mous shops. As we reconvened, we European Parliament, almost falling who gave their lives in the D-Day shared stories of twisted ankles, an- asleep in the process, and Brussels operations. After the cemetery, we gry Frenchmen, leather jackets, and passed us by. When we arrived at our went to Point d’Hoc, a cliff that was unicorn tapestries. We completed our hotel, with two hours of sleep for 48- the site of a bloody, small, and deci- evening with a cruise down the hour activity, we hit the bed running. sive battle. As the activities ended, Seine. The next morning we entered The next day we went to the small we went on our long bus ride. the plane, and as we ascended into and radiant nation of Luxembourg. The next day we went to Louis the sky, we looked down on the As we walked through streets of the XIV’s magnificent palace at Ver- ground, and back on the memories. gorgeous capital city, the main sailles. This citadel of one of sounds in the group were the shutter- Europe’s most important leaders was ing of cameras and the gasps of a covered in gold and people stunned by this paradise we view of Paris, all of us stood in magnificent decorations, had never heard of. After waving amazement of this majestic structure. and we walked through goodbye to Luxembourg, we came As the tower faded into memory, we listening to commentary into Brussels and drifted through the proceeded onto the next day when based upon the eyes of historic city. After finishing our meal we took a tour of the city, where we different classes during of whole fish – a delight for some, a discovered that literally every street the pre-Revolutionary nightmare for others- we proceeded has history. At the world famous era. When we left the to our hotel, all dreaming of Paris. Notre Dame, we discovered that, palace, we performed an The next morning, we drove regardless of religion, a truly beauti- activity where we acted through Belgium, with a stop at the ful cathedral can instill a feeling of as the classes of the world famous Belgium Atomium. spiritual awe in any observer. Our revolutionary period. Price of Language Trips: Too Much or Too Little? By Sam Dilthey

Almost all Foreign Language Honor as a second language are already feeling son and George Dilthey have recently vis- Society students, and even those who don’t stressed about the cost of the trip to Spain ited Sweden for a week on a similar educa- take a language, have gone on one of the next year. The first deadline for the trip tional trip for only $800. many foreign trips our school offers. Stu- deposit was due right after this year’s spring Another look at this trip reveals that dents make many memories that they will break, and the majority of students have a recent increases in gas prices and food costs remember for the rest of their lives, as do hard time pulling together three hundred have affected the price of the trip by at least the teacher-chaperones. dollars in such a short period of time. one hundred dollars. In addition, the trip However, many students find the cost Where does all this money go? Al- offers exclusive tours to historical sights of these trips is just too much. Most of the though airfares have increased in recent that are often not available to the public, addition, many students who visited France trips happen annually in April during the years, many find it unreasonable to charge and hotel prices can cost as much as this year, such as Polina Ionina, think the spring break, and can cost as much as thirty-five hundred dollars for a trip when a $2,500. Is this trip really worth the cost? trip was worth the money. “This was $3,500. “Im baffled! Three and a half thou- round trip to Spain costs around $600. An “As far as sightseeing goes, it was definitely probably the best value out there. It was sand dollars? That’s ridiculous!” says out- unofficial price calculation of different worth it,” says satisfied junior Jenny Kess- truly sensational,” says Polina. With raged sophomore Hwa-seung Erstling. flights was conducted. After taking into man, who recently attended the French trip. enough commitment, even the neediest Many other sophomores who take Spanish account the approximate $65 bus driver and Jesse Hume also went on the France trip student can enjoy the fruits of the trip, and tour guide tip, $2,800 and stated, “It was totally worth it.” Will make memories that will last a lifetime. The Beaches of is left for NETC to next year’s Spain trip bring the same satis- At a glance, the trip appears to be an Normandy where D-Day began pay for food, hotels, faction to students and teachers as the overly expensive waste of time. However, and various activities France trip did? Only time will tell. through further analysis of where the during the day (i.e. For anxious foreign language stu- money actually goes, and considering the museums, historical dents, the school does offer opportunities to satisfied views of past trip participants, it sites, etc.). Inside pay for the trip. Fund raising opportunities seems that students really are getting a good sources reveal that include raffles, bake sales, car washes, and bang for their bucks. local brothers Harri- any other activities students think of. In HOOFPRINTS NEWS/OPINION PAGE 5

Science Research Congratulations to the following winners at the By Valentina Guzzo White Plains Invitational Science Contest. When the option of “Science Research” isn’t for everyone, but if there is a topic a have been a little bit frus- is uttered, the ideas that accompany it are student could possibly be interested in learn- trated that I’d worked so hard Tara Bonanno and Jill Moshman - 3rd in Medicine and Health rarely fun, interesting or considered cool, ing more about, enrolling in this course on gathering that information except of course, if one of the people in- might just be the right academic move. The about marine life only to Sam Dilthey - 2nd place in Mathematics volved in the conversation is one of the topic doesn’t have to necessarily be on switch to freshwater ecology, “crazy” fifty students who are currently nanotechnology or biochemistry. Some of but I soon realized that a lot Adam Fry - 3rd place in Environmental Science enrolled in the three year long course. As a the most interesting topics are the ones, be- of the terminology was simi- junior taking science research, what I have lieve it or not, that average high school stu- lar and useful. Aidan Young - 2nd place in Behavioral Science found is that it really isn’t as daunting and dents can understand, such as psychology. I It’s been a crazy two Lauren Zallo - 3rd place in Behavioral Science boring as everyone makes it out to be. I re- started Science Research without any idea of years, filled with reading, member when the seniors came to present what I wanted to do. I looked into psychol- highlighting, summarizing, their twelve minute power points and I was ogy at first, searching for articles on dreams, slide making, and presenting, just an eighth grader trying to get by in Liv- but I quickly lost interest because so many but I never regret taking this course. I’ve wouldn’t be found in a Chemistry class. I ing Environment. Their projects with their people were already researching this topic. I learned so much more than the scientific had a great time, and I look forward to going extremely long and incomprehensible titles thought about what I would want to learn jargon and concepts. I now know how to back this summer to do my experiment and and complex methodologies made me want more about and I had an epiphany. I’ve make a concise Power Point, and my pre- have others shadow me. The work is all to scratch my head in confusion. I never always been interested in marine biology and senting skills have become well… present- qualitative not quantitative. It’s all about thought for the life of me that I would ever I thought I could work with the spark of able. During the summer, I had the opportu- getting interested in the topic and wanting to be like one of the seniors, and yet here I am, curiosity. I looked up articles, read them, ran nity to work at my mentor’s lab and shadow learn more about it. As I head into my final almost a senior and a two year veteran of through fifteen highlighters, found a mentor, two college students while they performed year of Science Research, I strongly recom- Science Research. and completely changed my topic yet again. their experiments on the algae I wanted to mend that students with any interest try the Taking the course was definitely one of I went from looking closely at global warm- experiment with. We went out on a boat and course. The decision will not be regretted. the best career moves I’ve made in my years ing and coral reefs, to freshwater lakes and took samples from the water which I later spent at Sleepy Hollow. Science Research algae. I guess looking back on it, I should manipulated in the lab, using materials that Fashion Runway By Kaereem Ishamail Congratulations to Our Rocking clothes from Hot Topic, along with president, Margaret Adolfo, Camile’s, Delia’s and the Men’s Wear- certainly all came through to hold the last 2008 Photo Showcase Winners house, the students of the African major event, which was a success. Eve- B& W American Heritage Club along with ryone enjoyed the show and all the mod- Traditional Black and The Unseen Object associate members, rocked the runway at els enjoyed the time and process it took White: W.I Intermediate School on May 9th. to put on a full blown fashion show. 1st: Natalie Zaremba 1st: Caroline Rosenberg Hosted by Mrs. Linda Elmore of W.I Sadly, all good things must come to 2nd: Michael Crawford and Amina Ishmail of S.H.M.S, the an end. In ending the Fashion Show, 2nd: Sarah Kelly 3rd: Carmen Cabreja show was a memorable performance many seniors suddenly realized that the 3rd: Britney Fitzgerald that introduced the top models of Sleepy end has come. High school is over, but a Expertise/Creativity On Location Hollow High School. Mimicking the new road is approaching. Maybe the in Photoshop “cat walk” from “America’s Next Top path will be a catwalk for some of our 1st: Charlotte Frank 1st: Ramses Vasquez Model”, our models displayed their out- senior models. Some seniors are heading 2nd: Aiden Young 2nd:Qiao Liang Zhang fits consisting of casual wear and eve- to college, some plan on touring the 3rd: Cierra Winston ning prom wear. world, but where ever they’re going, we 3rd:Ryan Tompkins Putting on this show however, was say farewell to the graduating class of no easy task. Despite little rehearsal time ’08, and thank you for gracing us with Abstract Portrait 1st: Jesus Santana and last minute preparations of having to your style and your “fierce” attitudes. 1st: Stephanie Crawford 2nd: Alicia Macias run and pick up clothing from different 2nd: Erin Hart stores, the show was put on the road. Dr. 3rd: Oscar Llivisaca 3rd: Deigo Duque Burton, and Ms. Carty, the club advisors,

Be on the look out for this year’s Shadow & Substance!

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Written by Samm Muffucci ROSE SENSENII CEREMONY Melissa McCrae Corrine Czeliga Clare Zegarelli

How could we ever forget the warm Corinne is quirky, talented, and a little Don’t let her quiet nature fool you; Clare and friendly smile of Melissa McCrae? on the short side. But don’t let her Zegarelli plays an active and important Arriving at Sleepy Hollow her Sopho- height ruin your impression of her. role in many aspects of Sleepy Hollow. more year, she hasn’t failed to put a Whether she’s cheering on the sidelines Clare demonstrates excellent stamina and smile on our faces since. Melissa is very for the boy’s basketball team, or singing drive through her achievements in athlet- involved in a variety of activities around the national anthem before games, ics. She was co-captain of the field Sleepy Hollow, including fall cheer- Corinne always displays her big person- hockey team and a member of the indoor leading, winter track, and as captain of ality and voice. She was also on the track team. She also spends her spare the spring track team. She also played a volleyball team and was a captain for time water skiing and downhill skiing. major role as a member of the yearbook the winter cheerleading season. Her Not only is Clare a prime example of an staff and in the completion of the digital position brought out her true leadership admirable athlete, she also excels in yearbook. In addition to her editing qualities, through devotion and spirit. school academically, placing in the top skills, Melissa was involved in the Afri- She also participates in the Sleepy Hol- percentile of her class. She is also the can American Heritage Club, traveling low “Singers” group as a very gifted president of the National Honor Society, to another continent to make a differ- soprano and co-assistant of song selec- vice president of the Foreign Language ence. In the fall, Melissa plans to attend tions. In the fall of 2008, Corinne plans Honor Society, and a member of the St. John’s University. Above all, she to attend Manhattanville College. She’s National English Honor Society, and will miss her teachers and friends, and not entirely sure what she intends to Math and Science Honor Society. Clare will never forget the excitement that major in, but she is certain her major plans to attend Colgate University in the surrounded spirit week and the rush of will involve something in the field of fall, with a possible major in science. adrenaline she got from football games. music.

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IIOROR SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT ROSE AJ Hinds John Bonanno Spencer White CEREMONY

AJ Hinds will always be remembered as an We all know John Bonanno as a down A friend to all, Spencer White isn’t only extraordinary individual and fantastic student. to earth and all around great guy who known for his “ghetto booty”. Spencer is Over the years he has shown his talent in mesmerizes us with his “origami mas- a kind-hearted person whose personality music, theatre, and academics by participating ter” skills on a daily basis. Throughout will surely take him far in life. He was a in a number of activities. AJ was an active his high school career, John has ex- devoted player on the football team, bas- member of the musicals, singing and acting in celled both academically and athleti- ketball team, and lacrosse team, and made 10 shows, including “Bye Bye Birdie”, cally. John is in science research and his talent clear by pushing himself to the “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, and devotes his time and effort to all his limit game after game. Spencer’s “in- the more recent “South Pacific”. He is also a areas of study. John was co-captain and your-face” persona and humorous re- critical part of the orchestra, playing cello and prominent member of the cross coun- marks are just a few of his entertaining taking part in the elite string quartet. Valedic- try, wrestling, and lacrosse teams. John qualities. In his spare time, he enjoys torian of the class of 2008, AJ, more than has also held the position of pep-band hanging out with friends and playing anything, values and adores his time spent captain, following in Mr. Sprague’s video games like any other teenager. with the Sleepy Hollow “Singers”. In the fall, shoes. In the fall, he will be attending However, we all know that he certainly AJ plans to attend Wesleyan University in the University of Virginia, and plans to isn’t average! Spencer also likes watching Connecticut without a solid idea of what he pursue premedical studies and become movies and working out. He plans to wants to study. His goal is to take courses and a surgeon. In the future, you can be attend Ithaca College in the fall, join the “find out what really fits,” he says. One thing sure to count on John if you ever need football team, and ultimately major in is for sure, we’ll all miss AJ’s melodic tunes open heart surgery, or someone to have accounting. and witty, intelligent comments. a witty and creative debate with. or Prom 29th, 2008

ro even Ama King: St Prom Federle een: Allie Prom Qu PAGE 8 LIFESTYLES & ENTERTAINMENT HOOFPRINTS A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Child Solider By Charles Kress Over 300,000 child-soldiers are fight- the use of children as soldiers throughout fortunate enough to meet Beah ing over the war-torn continent of Africa. the world. Beah believes that people are at a talk he gave at the Univer- Ishmael Beah is a former child-soldier from unaware of the situation in Africa and those sity of Pennsylvania. Here is a Sierra Leone. In his story A Long Way who donate money to do so to feel good summary of what Beah spoke Gone: Memoirs of a Child Soldier, Beah about themselves. Beah thinks that in order about. Beah believes, “Children talks about the struggles of everyday life for people to help Africa start healing that are the easiest minds to mold from the point of view of a child. Children they should learn about Africa and its cul- when you take everything they were often given a mixture of cocaine and ture, because Africa has not always been have, away from them. Some gunpowder called “brown brown” to make consumed by war. Beah was first involved children were forced to kill their them fearless, even crazy with anger and in the war when his hometown was at- entire family so that they truly hatred. Ishmael is now a spokesperson for tacked by the RUF (Revolutionary United had nothing to live for.” the fight against the use of child-soldiers Front). Ishmael was not home when the “Children were taught to live throughout the world. Ishmael Beah is a revolutionaries attacked his village; he was with the soldiers who acted as former child-soldier from Sierra Leone. In with his brother and some friends at a talent their brothers, the lieutenants as his story A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a show in a nearby village. It was the first fathers.” This is just one of the Child Soldier, Beah talks about the strug- time Beah had witnessed any violence. many ways that children were recruited into ess”. Ishmael Beah is an inspirational per- gles of everyday life from the point of view People were running by him. One mother the war in Sierra Leone. Beah stated that son who has fought hard to ban the use of of a child. Children were often given a had a child on her back who had been shot there are many reasons for all of the wars child soldiers; he has done work for the mixture of cocaine and gunpowder called and killed. The mother cried, “we will be going on in Africa, such as most of the United Nations as well. Beah has struggled “brown brown” to make them fearless, okay.” People were running all over the governments that go into power after these throughout his life battling insomnia that even crazy with anger and hatred. Ishmael street, screaming, crying and wondering to wars are very corrupt and do nothing to allows him to sleep for about two to three is now a spokesperson for the fight against themselves why this was happening to help the citizens of the country they rule. hours a night because he wakes up with them. For the next year he wandered, “Movies like Blood Diamond and The Last nightmares. He believes that in order for looking for food, bombarded with fear King of Scotland, brought up awareness things to change in Africa people need to and gunshot along the way. After trav- over the troubles in Africa but they were learn and take time to read and try to make eling over Sierra Leone with his turned into a Hollywood perspective.” This changes. Beah knew Africa before the wars friends, Beah was forced to join the just shows how even though large movie came about and he loved it, now he is set- army. Beah went on killing, fighting studios want to bring up controversial top- ting down his arms to get Africa back to the but most importantly surviving this ics to bring up awareness they still give a way he loved. Ware of the situation in Af- horrible war for the next two years. dramatic “Hollywood” touch and a glori- rica but people still donate money to feel This was the only way he could survive fied ending. At the end of “Blood Dia- good about themselves. Beah thinks that in through the war torn country of Sierra mond” the main character’s son who was a order for people to help Africa start healing Leone. In 1996 United Nations Chil- child soldier for the army of Sierra Leone, that they should learn about Africa and its dren’s Fund (UNICEF) brought him meets his father. The father tells him, “You culture, because Africa has not always been out of the war. Their medical staff are a good boy” repeatedly until the son consumed by war. members weaned him off painkillers feels better. Beah says “This is a nice end- Beah was first involved in the war and the trauma of war. For a few years ing but is completely unrealistic because it when his hometown was attacked by the Ishmael struggled to recover psycho- takes months and years to rehabilitate a RUF (Revolutionary United Front). Ish- logically. About a month ago I was child soldier. It is not an over night proc- Continued on page 9 A Veteran Remembers By Jackie Nadile For those of you who attended the Me- J.Nadile: Was the pay any good? the paper at that time because Hawaii’s an major with battalion responsibilities. morial Day Service at Patriot’s Park on Mon- Mr. Galella: If I told you, I’d be embar- island and most of the men wanted some con- J.Nadile: Does it sadden you at how day, May 26, you may recall Mayor Zegarelli rassed. Seventeen dollars a month, and out of nection to the rest of the states, be informed as to much American culture in particular the attitude ending his speech by imploring participants to that you had to pay for your haircuts, stamps, what was going on back at home. After I fin- of United States citizens toward December 7, ask the veterans about their experiences. I did etc. so we ended up with about seven or eight ished breakfast, I started walking from the mess 1941 has changed? just that by interviewing eighty-seven year old dollars a month. And we were paid in silver hall to my barracks, and all of a sudden, all hell Mr. Golella: It is very sad. There is very Armando “Chick” Galella, who entered the dollars, never in American currency. broke loose. It was about 7:55 a.m. and the first little respect left for the veterans of our time. army after graduating North Tarrytown High J.Nadile: What were the names of all the wave of Japanese planes flew across the Waia- Some 1500 World War II veterans die each School (which is now Morse Elementary islands you served on? nae Mountains north of Pearl Harbor, dropping day and it seems like the younger generations of School) in June of 1939. He was stationed at Mr. Galella: Hawaii, Tibius, Cypan, and low and bombing, straffing, and torpedoing this society have lost the appreciation and grati- Pearl Harbor in September of 1940 during Okinawa. most of the ships anchored in the harbor. I ran to tude for the veterans of any war, be it Vietnam, World War II at the age of nineteen and was J.Nadile: Almost all of the accounts the motor pool to stock up on equipment and Korea, World War II, or Iraq. Lives have been kind enough to give me a first-hand account made by historians and other veterans like fight back while my friend John Horan, who lost for liberties and freedoms that are, for the report on December 7, 1941, or, “the day that yourself say the day of the invasion was a beau- was in the airforce, raced to his plane located on most part, being taken for granted. They are will live in infamy.” tiful morning. Could you paint a visual picture? Hickam Field, but he never made it. Then there being treated as a right rather than a gift that J.Nadile: What was the main reason you Mr. Galella: Of course. Now I’m going was another wave of approximately 170 Japa- should be cherished, a gift that many men were enlisted? back many years. It was a Sunday morning and nese planes at 8:45 a.m., destroying in total willing to sacrifice their lives for. Mr. Galella: Well, since our country was you didn’t have any duty unless you took an twenty one battle ships, 328 aircraft, and the J.Nadile: Well, thank you so much for still in the Depression, jobs were very difficult to extra shift for kitchen duty or something of that lives of 2300 service men. The very next day, your time. This interview should help make get. My friends and I decided that it would be nature. Once you were off, you were off, and December 8, the United States declared war on many more students of our community aware best to enlist in the army before they could draft you could go downtown or stay in the barracks. Japan and later declared war on Germany and of the labors soldiers and veterans alike have put us into service, complete our two years, and It just so happens that breakfast was an hour Italy on December 11. I was sent to Diamond in to allow America to live up to its Constitu- leave. But it didn’t quite work out that way later. Normally it would be at six in the morn- Head and remained there on alert for over two tion: to give each citizen liberty, justice, and because the war lasted much longer than we ing, but on Sundays it was at seven. You didn’t weeks. Since many of the recruits had not com- equality. anticipated. I was assigned to the 53rd Signal have to go if you didn’t want to but I went and I pleted high school, I was promoted rapidly and Corps. bought a copy of the Honolulu Star which was in just a year and a half, I became a sergeant PAGE 9 LIFESTYLES & ENTERTAINMENT HOOFPRINTS Yankee Stadium: The House that Ruth Built By Matt Hammer It is difficult to truly know anything He is currently an astonishing 97 years old about rock and roll without hearing of the and has worked since 1951. Although he legendary rock group, the “Beatles.” Simi- has missed the season so far, due to his larly, William Shakespeare is an essential illness, he plans on coming back at some person when it comes to having knowl- point to keep a historical aspect of Yankee edge of theater. In the wide world of Stadium alive.. Some other famous tradi- sports, the House that Ruth Built, is cer- tions of Yankee Stadium include: the roll tainly well known, and otherwise called call, the big bat, Monument Park, and the “Yankee Stadium.” singing of “New York, New York” by Yankee Stadium has been around Frank Sinatra. Before any game, the fa- since 1923, and since that time the Yan- mous bleacher crea- kees have won 26 World Series titles. tures chant out the Anyone who considers themselves to be a names of the infielders, baseball fan must take a trip to Yankee and the outfielders. For Stadium at least once. Those who haven’t example, the right field time have had the Red Sox, under the concrete with the in- been there yet, don’t have much time left. bleachers may chant honor of having tent of cursing the Yankees. The worker is Even though Yankee Stadium is “DE-rek JE-ter.” After their number retired a huge Red Sox fan. The Yankees found primarily a baseball stadium, it has also they enthusiastically forever. out and dug up the jersey which they sold hosted a wide variety of events. It has chant the players To the disbelief of for charity. All of the money was donated hosted such sports as boxing, college foot- name, in return the many upsets Yan- to the Jimmy Fund. ball, professional football, and soccer. It player will indicate to kee fans, the new Yankee Stadium is without question has also held a wide variety of events, the crowd that he Yankee Stadium one of the more famous sporting venues in such as: the pope speaking several times, knows he has been won’t be up and the world. Sports Illustrated listed Yankee performances by Billy Joel and Pink called. It will usually running until next Stadium as the number one sporting Floyd. Yankee Stadium was also the site be a casual reaching of year. Many fans venue of the twentieth century. This was of “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” the glove, or pointing a feel the current issued on June seventh, 1999. There is no This football game took place in 1958 few fingers to acknowledge to the crowd Stadium is great, and there is no need for a question that if there is one thing that Yan- between the New York Giants and the that he has been called. new stadium. The new Stadium will look kee Stadium has, it is a great history. Al- Baltimore Colts. It was the NFL league Monument Park contains a large similar to the original Yankee Stadium though there is controversy over the new championship game, and went into sud- number of plaques, monuments, and all of before the renovation in the 1970’s. It will Stadium and whether it is necessary, eve- den death overtime. the Yankee retired numbers. The reason have all of the qualities of a new ballpark, ryone can agree that the Yankees will Yankee Stadium is legendary for Mariano Rivera is still allowed to wear the and enhanced with all the same great always be the same great franchise that we many of its traditions and history. Bob number 42 is because he started wearing qualities of Yankee Stadium. While the have come to know. Sheppard’s first game as public address the number before Major League Com- construction workers were doing work on announcer for the Yankees was in the last missioner Bud Selig retired the number all the new Stadium, it was found out that season of the great Joe DiMaggio, and in across Major League Baseball. Only the there was a construction worker who bur- the first season of the late Mickey Mantle. best and most dedicated Yankees of all ied a jersey of David Ortiz, of the Boston

A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Child Solider Continued from page 8 mael was not home when the revolutionar- screaming, crying and wondering to them- United Nations Children’s Fund ies attacked his village; he was with his selves why this was happening to them. (UNICEF) brought him out of the war. HAVE A brother and some friends at a talent show in For the next year he wandered looking for Their medical staff members weaned him a nearby village. It was the first time Beah food, being scared and shot at along the off painkillers and the trauma of war. For a SAFE AND had witnessed any violence. People were way. After (wandering) over Sierra Leone few years Ishmael struggled to recover FUN running by him; one mother had a child on with his friends, Beah was forced to join psychologically. The motto of the workers her back who had been shot and killed. the army. Beah went on killing, fighting at the medical center was “It’s not your SUMMER The mother was saying “we will be okay.” but most importantly surviving this horri- fault”. People were running all over the street, ble war for the next two years. In 1996

Good Luck to Our Distinguished Retiring Faculty:

Mr. Hank Conklin

Mr. Nick Nardullo

Thank You for your commitment to all the SM/SHHS students throughout the years. PAGE 10 LIFESTYLES & ENTERTAINMENT HOOFPRINTS W0r1d 0f W4rCr4ck By Hwa-Sueng Erstling Many teens are, or have been out on quests and fights Another days of game play to level from one to 70 hooked on video games. However, when in the game. World of student on average. gamers think of the most addictive game of Warcraft upholds a repu- played five A third student said admitted that this era, one game that always comes to tation for being a very hours on he played World of Warcraft when he was mind is World of Warcraft. World of War- social game. In the game, average with a freshman and quit his sophomore year. craft, more commonly known to gamers as players can text chat with a daily maxi- “Everyone stopped playing,” said the stu- “WoW”, is a massive multiplayer online online friends as well as mum of dent. “I started playing again my junior role-playing game (MMORPG). Consid- voice chat. While the twelve hours. year [be]cause everyone started playing ered as the king of all MMORPG’s, World student was “addicted”, Both of the again. It’s really the social system of the of Warcraft currently holds ten million he played four hours a students game that’s really cool. Playing with your subscribers. In the game, players control an day on average, with a came to friends is really fun.” avatar through fights, quests, and interac- maximum of eight or know about World of Warcraft is highly tions with both computer and human con- nine hours a day. His “ Wow” regarded as the most addictive MMORPG, trolled characters . addiction lasted for about through and has captivated a number of students. A Sleepy Hollow World of War- two years. This student friends that It’s a large phenomenon that has hit Sleepy craft player, who wished to remain anony- quit “WoW” around six played. Also, Hollow hard. The question is, will an in- mous, stated that the “raiding” system and months ago. He said that both the creasing number of students attempt to the social aspects of the game are what the game was cutting into his schoolwork. students were level 70, the highest possible battle the addiction, or give in to the tempt- appeal to him the most . Raiding is a style He believes that he is a better student, now level in the game. Three million of the ten ing, hypnotizing world of the video game? of game play in which a player forms a that he has quit. He says that his hobbies are million subscribers of the game have group of twenty-five people in order to set much more productive now. reached level 70. It takes more than forty

FRANCE TRIP 2008

Dear Hoofprints readers, they’ve learned from their years spent newer building,, we will have the at Sleepy Hollow, and use it to pursue chance to accomplish more of our their dreams, to help guide the proc- goals and the chance to become Another school year has come to ess of finding out what these high further involved in activities at Sleepy an end, and all of us are standing on school years only allow us to begin to Hollow that spark our interest. In the the edge of new discovery. Regarding unfold: who we are, and what it is we mean time, the forthcoming summer the newspaper, ideas for next year really want. The lessons taught, and is a chance to relax, enjoy ourselves, are already being discussed and de- memories built inside the classrooms, and contemplate what it is we would veloped. Hoofprints has already un- on the sports fields, on the stage, and like to discover when we renter these dergone many stylistic and content simply interacting with the many char- “hollow” halls. changes from previous years; we acters that liven this building, will have tried to create a school newspa- surely help shape the class of 2008 Thank you to all of you who directly per that emphasizes the word into accomplished men and women participated in our school newspaper, “school”, and highlights the unique we can all be proud to have known. who read and appreciated our work, group of the institution that is Sleepy As the staff of the school newspaper, and who gave us stories and achieve- Hollow. We aim to improve our ability it is our job to highlight internal ments to cover. to provide students with significant achievement . Although the seniors and interesting information for a cur- will be the ones throwing their caps in Good luck to the Class of 2008 and rent student to possess. We hope to the air come June 26th, from the staff all the Sleepy Hollow students in fin- further pursue this goal next year, and of Hoofprints, and everyone at Sleepy ishing up the year. Have a fantastic improve upon the accomplishments Hollow : Congratulations on all you’ve summer! we have made since September. accomplished! Our hats are off to you! For the seniors, the opportunity For the rest of us who will return Sincerely, for discovery is obvious. With gradua- in the fall, a whole new door of oppor- Maddy Dopico tion day within reach, it is almost time tunity will be open to us. With a new (Co-Editor of Hoofprints) for the class of 2008 to take what set of teachers and classes, and a HOOFPRINTS THE LAST WORD ON ‘08 PAGE 11 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASS OF 2008 Alfred State college La Salle University Institute at Canton Alfred University Lafayette College Rhode Island College SUNY Delhi American International College Lehigh University Rochester Institute SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/ Babson College Lehman College of the CUNY of Technology Rome Bard College Lewis & Clark College Sacred Heart University SUNY Maritime College Bates College Long Island University, E.W. Post Cam- Sarah Lawrence College SUNY Oswego Benedict College pus School of the Museum Syracuse University Berkeley College of NY Loyola College in Maryland of Fine Arts Temple University Berkeley College of White Plains Lynn University School of Visual Arts The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley Binghamton University Manhattan College Seton Hall University University Borough of Manhattan Community Manhattanville College Siena College The College of New Jersey College of the CUNY Marist College Skidmore College The College of Saint Rose Boston College Mercy College Southern Connecticut State University The College of Westchester Boston University Middlebury College St. Bonaventure University The George Washington Brandeis University Moravian College St. John’s University University Brooklyn College of the CUNY Morgan State University St. Thomas Aquinas College The University of North Bryant University Carolina at Chapel Buffalo State College of Hill SUNY The University of Caldwell College Scranton Carleton College Dear Class of 2008, Towson University Cazenovia College Tufts University Champlain College Congratulations on achieving another significant milestone in your lives. Your years Union College Chestnut Hill College at Sleepy Hollow High School have been marked by success in all aspects of life – University at Buffalo: City College of the CUNY The State University Clark University in the classroom, on the athletic field, in music and art, and in the myriad of other of New York Clarkson University activities that have made high school both a challenging and a rewarding place to University of Bridge- Clemson University work, study, and to play. port Colby College University of Colorado Colgate University at Boulder College of Charleston We have shared many good times together – 2007 Spirit Week Champions, Great University of Con- College of William and Adventure Trip, a fabulous Junior Dinner, an amazing Senior Prom - the list goes on necticut Mary and on. As you reflect on your years at Sleepy Hollow remember your best days University of Dela- Colorado College fondly, and learn from your worst. Keep up the friendships you have held dear over ware Concordia College University of Georgia Cornell University the years and continue to work together. University if Hartford Dominican College of University of Mary- Blauvelt The new beginning which awaits you is an excellent challenge which you are all land: Drew University prepared to meet. We wish each of you health, happiness, and success in all your College Park Drexel University University of Massa- Embry-Riddle future endeavors. May the force be with you. chusetts:

Aeronautical Amherst University –AZ Sincerely, University of Miami Fairfield University David Ziegler and Bonnie Berry University of New Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- Class Advisors, Class of 2008 Haven versity, Madison University of Puget Fashion Institute of Tech- Sound nology University of Rhode Five Towns College Island Fordham University Mount Saint Mary College State University of New York University of Rochester Franklin Pierce University New York City College at Albany University of South Carolina Haverford College of Technology State University of New York University of Virginia Hobart and William Smith New York Institute at New Paltz University of Wisconsin: Colleges of Technology Stony Brook University Madison Hofstra University New York University Suffolk University Vassar College Howard University Northeastern University SUNY at Farmingdale Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Hudson Valley Community Oberlin College SUNY College at Brockport Technology College Pace University, Pleasantville-Briarcliff SUNY College at Cobleskill Villanova University Hunter College of the CUNY Pennsylvania State University, Univer- SUNY College at Cortland Wesleyan University Iona College sity Park SUNY College at Fredonia West Virginia University Ithaca College Philadelphia University SUNY College at Geneseo Westchester Community James Madison University Polytechnic University, SUNY College at Old Westbury College Western State College John Jay college of Criminal Justice of Brooklyn SUNY College at Oneonta of Colorado the CUNY Pratt Institute SUNY College at Potsdam Johnson & Wales University Purchase College SUNY College of Environmental Sci- Johnson C. Smith University Quinnipiac University ence and Forestry Johnson State College Rensselaer Polytechnic SUNY College of Technology

By Michael Wu Senior

Sitting in a wall‐less classroom, I realize Corner that my time here is almost over and I think of everything that I went through in high school. Sports and prom are CONGRATS over and graduation is coming up, and the senioritis has set in. As seniors, we have been a part of this school for TO THE four (and, for many of us, six) years. Sometimes I wonder where the time went, but then I think about how much I’ve done during my time here. There have been good times CLASS OF 2008! and bad times, but we got through it together. I know it sounds cheesy, but I’ve had an amazing time at Sleepy Hollow. I do, how‐ From the staff of ever, have one regret. After having an amazing time this year acting, dancing and singing in South Pacific, I wish that I had been involved Hoofprints in theatre at our school. I guess that’s a word of advice for everyone who’s going to be here for at least one more year: try everything you can at Sleepy Hollow. There are so many interesting and fun people here, take a chance and meet some of them. PAGE 12 THE BACK PAGE HOOFPRINTS

SUMMER READING IDEAS FROM THE WARNER LIBRARY

SUMMER, Ooooo! Lots of sun.., fantasy series by Jonathan Burge, the stories will engage packed mysteries, see how Jess beach.., and more time for leisure Stroud including ‘The Amulet of readers in the antics and ex‐ uses this unique talent reading – a perfect time to while Samarkand’, ‘The Golem’s Eye’ ploits of the Halliwell sisters • The Mediator series by Meg away the hours with a book ‘series’ – and ‘Ptolemy’s Gate’ has good who just happen to be witches! Cabot. Suze, a high school you don’t have to worry about what writing, good characterization, A romp for readers blending sophomore is a ‘mediator’ who to read next – just pick good plots and is witty, too. the supernaturnal and the hu‐ can help the dead settle unre‐ up the sequel. Here are some fun man. solved issues to move on in the additions to your required YOUNGER TEEN GIRLS: next life. The dilemma is that it summer reading. • Students Across the Seven MATURE YOUNG FEMALES: often puts her own life in peril. Seas : In this cool series with • The Fearless Series by Francine • Trickster’s Choice and Trick‐ TEEN BOYS: titles such as Westminster Ab‐ Pascal features an appealing ster’s Queen by Tamora Pierce. • Cirque du Freak by Darren bey, Pardon My French, and teenage heroine who has all the Grades 7 through 10. Shan In the first book, a boy In these fast paced medieval fanta‐ sneaks out to an illicit freak sies, the exploits of Aly, the brave, show and becomes entangled sassy main character are chronicled with a spider‐rangler. Takes as she strives for her independence readers on a real thrill ride filled – lots of espionage, magic spells, with both humor and hair‐ swordplay, comedy and romance. raising horror. • The Twilight Saga(Twilight, • The Jimmy Coates Series by Eclipse, and New Moon) by British author Joe Craig. Jimmy Stephanie Meyer. Grades 9+ discovers he has superpowers A vampire series lifted way above and with a corrupt government typical horror genre to a place after him, how he uses them among the best of young adult keeps teen readers in constant fiction ‐ an exquisite fantasy that suspense. portrays two extremely star‐crossed • Percy Jackson and the Olym‐ lovers and the obstacles to their pians. Book 1, The Lightning future together. Thief. The escapades of the • The Palace, a novel,by Lisa St. Greek gods and heroes get a Aubin de Teran. Grades 9 +. fresh spin in the series about a Set in mysterious Venice of the late contemporary 12 year old New 19th century, a political prisoner is Yorker who seems like a loser, sustained by the idealized love for a but is actually the son of Posei‐ woman in his past, and the palace he don and a mortal woman. imagines building for her. A ro‐ These stories have garnered mantic tale that gloriously trans‐ acclaim from boys who usually ports you to another time and place. don’t like to read. • The Alex Rider Series by An‐ AND DON’T FORGET…. Heart and Salsa, young Ameri‐ normal things going on in her thony Horowitz is another Meg Cabot’s latest book: ‘Airhead’; can students have enlightening life, with one major exception – group of first‐rate, action‐ the mysteries of Nancy Werlin in‐ experiences on foreign shores. she has no ‘fear’ gene. This packed, suspense novels about cluding ‘The Killer’s Cousin’ and master of defense grabs us with a fourteen year old who be‐ • The Looking Glass Wars :In ‘Double Helix’; books by Aimee her physical prowess and the comes the youngest spy in the this fanciful re‐imagining of Friedman, light teen chick lit with mystery surrounding her ori‐ British secret intelligence Alice in Wonderland, we fol‐ titles like ‘South Beach’ and gins. agency. low the adventures of Alyss as ‘Hollywood Hills’ and if self‐ she is chased from Wonder‐ • 1‐800‐WHERE‐ARE‐YOU • Eragon, Eldest, Inheritance by indulgent fantasizing is your land only to return later to bat‐ SERIES by Meg Cabot. An Christopher Paolini. The fan‐ ‘thing’…. there’s always the ‘Gossip tle her enemy and regain the accidental strike by lightning tasy, science fiction NY Times Girl’ series by Cecily van Ziegesar throne. endows Jess with the ability to bestsellers. and ‘The A‐List’series by Zoey • Charmed : Based on the hit TV find missing people. In these • The Bartimaeus Trilogy, a Dean. series created by Constance M. tense, suspenseful and action‐

Photo Gallery Spring finally arrived at SHHS and was colorfully captured by photographers, Cierra Winston, photo on left, and Claire Zegarelli, photo on right.