October 1, 2015 Volume XXII Hawk Issue 1 Happenings A Publication of Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526

Gravish Joins Meet our new superintendent - Dr. Mextorf Hamburg Eliza Moseman - 10

Area High New to Hamburg this year is Dr. Richard Mextorf, the superintendent from Grove City Area School District. Dr. Mextorf began his new career at Hamburg Area School District Staff July 1, and has said to have been graciously welcomed ever since. He and his wife Sierra Hafer – 9 moved here to be closer to their family. The main difference between Grove Dr. Stanley Shawn Gravish City and Hamburg is the atmosphere. became the principal at Hamburg Area High over Grove City hosted a college, and the summer. He attended obviously, Hamburg does not. However, Kutztown University to major in he says that Hamburg has very down Social Studies and Secondary to earth people that support the youth. Education and graduated with He originally began his love for his Bachelor’s in Secondary education and helping children when Education. During his college years, 1990-1994, he was he was about ten years old. Though he a student representative at resisted his parents made him attend KU on the Student Council, a Vacation Bible School. While there, he letterman on the men’s tennis was assigned to take care of Eric who team, and he had many other jobs. had cerebral palsy and spina bifida and Dr. Gravish’s favorite times of his high school days were lunch and history. After college was restricted to a wheelchair. A young he decided to pursue his career in teaching. He was the Alternative Education teacher at Dr. Mextorf was assigned to care for Hamburg Area School District for one and 1/2 years, only to shortly leave to work as a History Eric during this week of VBS. His duties teacher at Conrad Weiser for six years. He returned in 2014 to work at Perry Elementary were to make sure Eric got around center as a principal for the 2014-2015 school year. He said he wants to work at Hamburg alright, was eating, and to generally out of all the other school districts because the staff makes him feel like family and the make sure he was comfortable. This was kids are great! He would love to see the kids and how they grow and mature. Dr. Gravish said the school year so far has been crazy. He said the new kids do not his first experience working with young people and brought him to the position he is at now. His know where to go and neither does he, but eventually they will find it together. He said in work with Eric made him realize that he wanted to do the kind of work that dealt with the heart. high school, he participated in the men’s tennis team, cross-country, and basketball. What One of Dr. Mextorf’s main goals for Hamburg Area School District is to confirm that every makes him motivated is the staff and students at Hamburg Area High. He adds, “Not only child feels as though they have a home at Hamburg. He wants to make sure that “every that but also knowing satisfaction at a job well done”. If he was not a principal he said he child, without exception” feels loved, cared for, that they matter, and that they are worth it. would like to be a rock star, but he added everyone that knows him knows he can’t sing, Dr. Mextorf would like every student to know that they should not be afraid to stop by so in reality a professional tennis player. The advice he gives to kids that are nervous about coming to high school is; “Being his office and introduce themselves. He loves getting to know his students and build a nervous is good. It shows that you actually care about coming to the high school.” Words of relationship with them. encouragement to all the students at Hamburg would be, “Keep at it! Study hard and learn lots of new things! Try all the hard or challenging classes!” Lastly, he wishes everyone, teachers, students, and the rest of the staff, to have an excellent year! Homecoming 2015

Hamburg Area High school library welcomes changes Sage Bausher - 10

In the past, libraries have been seen as quiet places where lovers of books can go to read in silence. Now, they are changing into something much greater than a bibliophile’s get away, starting with our own school library. This year’s changes to the library have a huge impact on student life. It has several work areas in which students are no longer shushed at to be silent. The library is now seen as a place where students are invited to come together and work on team projects together. Miss McCarthy is now located there and has all her classes there. She has had 24 years of experience of working in libraries at her alma mater, DeSales Melanie LeMasters - 12 University, so the change is nothing new to her. Also, there One of the school’s most exciting weeks just passed. Homecoming week ran from are computers that the students September 21 – 26. can use, and Dr. Ryan has also Leading up to the Friday and Saturday homecoming sport events, students enjoyed moved her computers into the spirit week. Monday students dressed in super hero attire. Squad day was Tuesday, library, which are music lab students got together with a group of their friends and dressed alike. The halls were Macintosh. People are welcome bright on Wednesday, neon day, and on Thursday, students dressed like their favorite to use them for Garage Band, Disney characters. Friday was the pep rally and homecoming, so students wore red and which makes music. white to show their school spirit. The library is seen as a On Tuesday, athletes rode around town on fire trucks for the annual homecoming collaboration of work areas parade. After the parade, students listened to the marching band while gathered around which are located through the the bonfire. library, such as the book shelves, The main event at the pep rally was the obstacle course. The homecoming court the tables, the smaller tables for competed against one another for a chance to win a gift card. After a hilarious competition group projects or hangouts, and Hannah Shirk and Erik Fleischel took home the prize. the computer sections. Students Homecoming king and queen were crowned before the football game began. The court are working on different projects all in the same room. consisted of ten people; five girls and five boys. The girls were Hannah Burns, Chelsea Another cool feature is that Mr. Hetrich’s Business Entrepreneurship class is making Forrest, Chyanne Lesher, Cheyenne Rudis, and Hannah Shirk. The boy candidates were plans to create a coffee shop in the library. The class said that Mr. Spohn, the principal, Erik Fleischel, Tyler Herber, Micheal Madera, Aaron Nelson, and Janson Youndt. Of those and a few students came up with the idea. They want the library to have a college feel ten, Tyler Herber was crowned king, and Chelsea Forrest was crowned queen. to it. The coffee shop would be selling coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snack items, and more Hamburg won Friday night’s football game against Fleetwood with a score of 55:26. possibly in the future. All in all, there are many news and upcoming updates to the library. On Saturday, the field hockey team won their game against Saucon Valley, 4:1. Also on It is still a library, full of books, but it seen as a place where students can work on projects Saturday, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams brought home a win. Girls with a score of and still have easy access to the needed materials. 2:1, and boys with a score of 1:0. Senior girls won the annual powder puff soccer game. Page 2 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 2015-2016 Pinnacle Information Rhiannon Elias – 12

This year’s yearbook is bound to please the entire student body. With a circus theme, there will be animals, bright colors, clowns (not the scary kind), etc. incorporated throughout. Students in Publications work extremely hard on their pages during the year while juggling assignments from other classes as well and deserve some recognition. Other students may also contribute to the yearbook by submitting full color photos. They can be emailed to Ms. McCarthy, Rhiannon Elias, Morgan Krick, or any other Publications members looking for extra pictures. Hamburg’s Pinnacle is always the lowest Saying a proper goodbye to wisdom teeth price in Berks County at a fair $60. They Annie Crider – 12 will be on sale from November 16-24, and there are payment plans available. When order forms are handed out, teachers, staff, Many high school students are told by their dentist that they need to have to undergo underclassmen and upperclassmen are all encouraged to purchase a yearbook. No one the process of having their wisdom teeth removed. Though it can seem intimidating, going should miss out on such a great deal! through the surgery and recovering from it are simple so long as the proper steps are taken before, during, and after the surgery. The first necessary step is to schedule a consultation with an oral surgeon in order to Celebrating Labor Day learn the details of why the teeth must be removed and to discuss the medicines used during and after the surgery. Reasons for the removal of one’s wisdom teeth can be Ashley Lojko – 10 because: there is no room for those teeth, the teeth may be coming in at the wrong angle or are going to interfere with the jaw, or there may be a risk of gum disease or cavities near Every year, on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is celebrated. This holiday those teeth in the future. celebrates the hard work of allAmericans who contribute to making and maintaining this country. The surgery itself is the simplest part of the process because of the drug that will be Throughout the years, there has been debates on who actually has founded the used to numb pain. The drug will most likely be anesthesia and can be injected into the holiday. Some people argue that it was Peter McGuire, who was involved in the Federation patient through a vein or inhaling it from a gas mask, so the most pain there can be is a pin of Labor. He proposed the idea to recognize the people who have made our country. prick. Once the drug stars working, the surgery should last no more than 45 minutes, and the patient will be sleeping through the whole thing. Another person who is more readily recognized with coming up with the idea for Labor When the drug finally begins to wear off, a nurse will explain to the patient and those Day is Matthew Maguire. He participated as a secretary in the Central Labor Union that who are to drive the patient home the basics of what to do in the aftermath. The drugs’ gathered in New York. Although we are not sure which man actually invented the holiday, affects will likely remain for the rest of the day, so it would be best if one were to find a we know for sure that the Central friend or family member to help for at least the rest of the day. There will be either stitches Labor Union began to recognize the or a blood clot where the surgery was performed and it is important to leave those be for proposal as a sort of holiday in 1882. as long as necessary. Hard, sticky, hot, or crunchy food or drink should be avoided so as During that year in New York, to keep the wound from bleeding again or getting food stuck in it. Straws and anything the first Labor Day celebration was that requires sucking must also be avoided to keep the blood clots in place. An ice pack recognized. It occurred on Tuesday, for 20 to 30 minute intervals will help reduce swelling and all prescribed drugs should be September 5, 1882, and was taken when necessary. Gentle brushing of the teeth is allowed on the second day, and headed by the Central Labor Union. carefully rinsing the mouth with warm saltwater is suggested to keep it clean until proper brushing is possible. During 1884, the idea was given It can take up to two or three weeks to completely recover from wisdom teeth surgery, to celebrate the holiday on the first but the process can go perfectly fine so long as all instructions given by the oral surgeon Monday in September, and the idea or nurse are followed. stuck. On June 28, 1894, after all For more information, please visit: teens.webmd.com the states had created the holiday in their legislature, an act was passed by Congress to make the 2015 Little League World Series first Monday in September a holiday Michaela Sturm – 9 by legal standards in the USA. In the beginning of the creation of The 69th Little League Baseball World Series was held on August 20th - 30th at the holiday, people would celebrate Willamsport, PA. There were 16 teams that participated. Half of the teams were from the Monday by having parades in the United States, Bowling Green Eastern, Webb City, Wilshire-Riverside, Pearland, the streets and then later having Red Land, Cranston Western, Northwood and Sweetwater Valley. The International a festival for all the workers of the teams consisted of Tung Yan, White Rock South Surrey LL, AVRS, Cardenales, community. Now, in more modern Cronulla, Los Bravos De Pontezuela LL, Tokyo Kitasuna and Seguro. times, there are fewer parades for Japan is the winner of the 2015 LLWS. This is Japan’s fourth title in the past six years. Labor Day, since parades take months Red Land was the runner up from Lewisburg, PA. The LLWS was supposed to start on of planning at times. Powerful and important people in the community and work force give August 20th, but due to the weather, they had to start a day later. The first day consisted of eight games. interviews for newspapers and news stations to address the holiday. To commemorate the During the championship game Red Land, a United States team, lost to Japan, 18- holiday, most businesses and schools, including ours, take the Monday of Labor Day off, 11. The championship game had the most total runs scored in any final game. In 3rd to thank the working Americans who help keep our country great. place was Southwest. Southwest beat Mexico 6-4. Mid- Atlantic won the United States title beating Southwest 3-2. Japan won the international title beating Mexico 1-0. Freshmen face challenges in newer Source; http://www.llbws.org/ building Andrew Baum – 9

The newest school year has come upon Hamburg Area High School, and with that, a wave of new faces: the freshmen. They have just recently moved up to the high school, and are figuring out how the school works. “I felt like a fish out of water,” says Logan Krick, “I really wasn’t used to the school yet, but eventually I fell into a rhythm of getting to my classes. The lunches are also really different. Even though the expectation would be that the lines would be short because of the four different lunches, they seem to be longer. Also being able to be on your phone every day is pretty cool.” Although there are students who have had a hard time getting accustomed to the high school, there are also those who have already gotten familiar to their surroundings. Harley Ludy, for example, has already figured out how to traverse the school. “I didn’t have too many problems finding my way around because of my involvement with the music department,” he states,” but it was a bit difficult to arrive on time to some classes because of the distances between them.” He’s not alone, as many students often complain of long treks just to get to their next class. Harley also spoke of the new school laptops saying, “I kind of expected the laptops to be the way they are, but the only thing I didn’t like was the touchpad. It often moves when you don’t want it to, and when I’m taking notes it moves, so I start typing in the wrong place.” That is another common complaint among the freshman. Personally, as I was typing this, I accidentally moved the cursor and began typing elsewhere. As of now, there is no way to solve this problem. Getting accustomed to a different setting can be difficult, but as the dust settles, the hope is that the freshmen find their way in the school. Hawk Happenings Publication Information Adviser: Miss Terri McCarthy; Editor-in-Chief: Eliza Moseman; Editorial Group: Victoria Baumert, Andrew Baum, Tylin Barlip, Sage Bausher, Sydney Buchfeller, Haley Bylina, Gianna Castellitto, Kylie Clark, Annie Crider, Brett Daub, Julia Doklan, Rhiannon Elias, Sierra Fisher, Andrew Fleek, Kayla Fox, Sierra Hafer, Cheyenne Hollenbach, Jennifer Hoshauer, Gabby Krick, Megan Krick, Morgan Krick, Melanie LeMasters, Brea Lesher, Carly Levan, Ashley Lojko, Olivia Ludovici, Miranda Madara, Tara Maloney, Alyssa Marzili, Alexys Mateo, Kitryce Mathies, Gabrielle McCullough, Eliza Moseman, Yelitza Pagan, Alexis Romberger, Erika Romero, Cheyenne Rudis, Madison Russitano, Megan San Juan, Joshua Seiler, Miranda Shollenberger, Ryan Smith, Tanzy Smith, Wynter Snyder, Kayla Sobonilla, Elianna Stewart, Michaela Sturm, Dani Tucker, Dakota Wolf, Kiana Wright Hawk Happenings, NO SCHOOL published 15 times per year by the students in the publications class at Hamburg Area High School, is printed by School Publications Company. It is distributed free of charge throughout the Hamburg Area High School community. The opinions in this newspaper represent those of the student writers and do not represent the opinions of the faculty, staff, administration, or school board of the Hamburg Area School District. We are a member of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA), the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), and Quill and Scroll. If you have any questions or comments regarding Hawk Happenings, anything that appears in its pages, or if you would like to sponsor our paper with a donation, please contact Miss Terri McCarthy, Hawk Happenings, OCTOBER 12 Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA, 19526. Our email address is [email protected] and our phone number is 610-562-3861, x2327. Page 3 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 Hawks Sports Action The Girls Tennis Team kicks off the Alyson season with several wins Sierra Fisher - 10 Rentschler -

The girls Tennis team has started out well so far this season. They have had seven wins and three losses as Varsity Golf of Wednesday, September sixteenth. Varsity Coach, Bill Tritt says, “I don’t think we have the potential to go as far in the playoffs as we did Star last year, but we measure our team Gabby Krick – 9 goals by getting better every match and learning something every time we play which was one of our goals At around seven years old last year. We’re on track to do the Alyson started playing golf but it was not until last year that she same this year, so we may not go as realized it was not just a hobby, far but our season can be every bit it was her passion. Since then successful.” The girls will still have she has been practicing her golf a fairly successful season, even skills constantly getting ready if they do not make it to playoffs. for the high school golf team. Coach Tritt has been playing tennis As a freshman she made for 60 years and has been coaching Varsity and is third in the lineup. She says, “I knew that if I tried out for the golf team that I the girls Tennis team for 11 years. would make my family proud, along with myself.” She was excited when she found out and He is an inspiration to the players says, “I was so happy; I was screaming on the inside.” and is very dedicated to tennis as a She and her teammates have won several golf matches since the start of the season, sport and teaching it to other people. and she has grown very close with all of them. Golf has always been an option for a career later in her life, but no matter what happens, Coach expects the girls to go it will always be something for her to do for fun. Her father is a huge inspiration to her and into to the match with “controlled without the little nudge he gave her, she says, “I wouldn’t be where I am today.” It really enthusiasm.” He believes that the does help her knowing she has these amazing people supporting her through her journey. best way to go about playing tennis is to “hit the ball over the net one more New changes lead boy’s football team into a time than your opponent on the court.” The girls Tennis has a lot of better season potential for success this year and many years to come. Miranda Shollenberger – 12 To kick of their senior year Nick Kuhn, Michael Madara, Tyler Herber and Aaron Nelson Field hockey rebuilds team are beyond thrilled yet it is a bittersweet feeling. Nick plays corner for defense in hopes of having five interceptions for the season, and he is also the QB with the plan of having Morgan Krick – 12 1,500 yards for passing. Michael Madara is also a corner for defense and half back for the offense, just wanting to do his job to the best of his best ability. The Hawks middle linebacker, In previous years, the girl’s field hockey team has been strong and successful in full back and tight end is Tyler Herber. Tyler wants to get 100 tackles for his defensive making it to the county and district playoffs. Since the key players from the class of 2014 season and 400 yards in total for offense. Last but certainly not least, Aaron Nelson, who have graduated, it left the team in a rebuilding state. Last year was a big adjustment for also is a corner along with Mikey and Nick, wants to have six interceptions and tackling the entire team and ended up not working out so well. There just was not enough time to the receiver for negative yards. Aaron is also a wide receiver and running back and plans readjust everyone’s position. This year is no different in the eyes of rebuilding. to have 100 yards of rushing, no dropped passes and to have pancake blocks. A pancake Positions were not the only major change to the 2015 field hockey team. block is, it is when the receiver lays out the defender and they continue to run. The team also embraced a new head coach, Mrs. Justine Reading, and a new The Hawks this season got 10 new varsity coaches and the guys really believe that the assistant/JV coach, Mrs. Natalie Lesher. Embracing new coaches also entails new coaches tagging along onto the team is a positive gain for the team. With the help of embracing a better attitude towards the season. The ultimate goal of the field hockey new coaches and the old coaches such as Mr. Buggy and Mr. Kline, who are both Social team this year is to strongly rebuild and connect like a family. Having a strong Studies teachers, this season is planned to be better than last seasons. The guys are bond throughout the team will result in a stronger and more confident team. always up for some competition, but they never look in the future and only focus on their “I want to bring the feeling of family back, and I want you all to succeed not just next game. One major game they all are looking forward to playing is against Wyomissing. in the sport, but in life. The theme of the season will be tradition to bring all of those Wyomissing has won against Hamburg for 27 years straight and these seniors truly good feelings back,” says Coach Reading. She is hopeful, as is the rest of the team, believe they can change that. The goal is to make playoffs and there is much faith on the to have a successful season filled with hard work, dedication and determination. time to achieve that. On Friday, September 4, the boys played Elco and Elco was favored The girl’s field hockey team lost their first away game 2-1 on Friday, to beat the hawks but our boys got the win with the score being 30-8. The Hawks are now September 4, against Wyomissing, while making a comeback on 1-1 for the season as of right now with a loss against Annville Cleona, 14-30 on Friday, the 5 of September against Reading with a win of 3-0. September 11. This season should be a good one and everyone should attend every Friday night. Boys soccer looks to play an exciting season Haley Bylina – 10

Jacob [Jake] Bausher is a sophomore at Hamburg Area High School. He has been a starter for varsity boys’ soccer ever since his freshman year. Jake has played soccer for eight years so far, and it is the only sport that he plays and probably the only one he ever will. Jacob plays midfielder and striker, and he loves his positions because he is up in the front line. A lot of people play on other teams other than their high school sports team, and Jacob is one of them, He plays on an advanced team, Lehigh Valley United. There are many pros and cons to playing Gabe Fitser, blazing the cross country soccer, and two certain ones mentioned was loving to score and trails at Hamburg assist on goals. The con would be getting cleated, which hurts a Andrew Fleek – 9 lot more than thought. Jacob believes the Hamburg Gabe Fitser, a freshman, is running for Hamburg’s Cross Country team. It is no wonder Area High School Soccer team Gabe made the decision to join Hamburg’s Cross Country team. He loves running and is very strong this year, which possesses a strong internal drive to excel. Gabe has been running in Cross Country for they have shown already. With two consecutive years, but in his first year, he was injured for most of the season, which key players as himself, Alex left him unable to compete. MacDonald (10), and Zack Loeb The Cross Country team is led by Coach Kistler. Gabe thinks the guidance and (12), the season should have a advice Coach Kistler has brought to the team has helped him and others become better god finish to it. Alex plays up front runners. He also indicated that running with teammates Andrew Fleek, Caleb Neuin, Josh with Jacob and Zack plays back on defense. Last year was a decent season, but Jacob Schreiner, and Wyatt Conrad make running a lot of fun. feels like this season will be an all-time high for them. The team needs to communicate Gabe confirms that he really enjoys running and competing in races. He specifically and work together to put the best effort and make all opportunities possible. said that his favorite part of competing is when he is battling for positions and trying to On September 4 and 5, the boys participated in a tournament. This tournament came pass someone on the other team. Gabe’s need for speed and swift maneuvering around out to be a huge success, and they got first place. Held at Lake Wallenpaupak, they other competitors comes in part from his greatest inspiration, Jeff Gordon. won their first game with a score of 2-0. The championship game was an exciting game, Gabe gets motivated to run and improve when he listens to his favorite music. Gabe winning 2-1 against Wallenpaupak. is working to improve his time on Hamburg’s cross country trail. He would also like to improve his form while running, which would also improve his time. Page 4 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 Criticism Corner Read the excellent Watching Max series of The Maze Carly Levan – 10 Runner

Max tells an average all-American modern war story, with a twist. Typically Yelitza Pagan- 11 movies like this would have the focus on a soldier and follow the effects of war on him, however this film show the effects war and loss have on a family. This action filled book, The Maze After Kyle Wincott (played by Robbie Amell) joined the Marines and went to Afghanistan, Runner, is by an author named James Dashner. The book is actually connected his brother, Justin Wincott (played by Josh Wiggins), started to act out against his father, to a series of books. The Maze Runner is Ray (played by Thomas Haden Church), for pushing Kyle to follow in his father’s footsteps the Maze Runner Trilogy, Book one. There to enlist. Justin was a typical American teenager who played video games too much and are three other books in the series after messed around with his friends. Max was Justin’s war dog and the first dog Justin ever The Maze Runner. In order: The Scorch trained. After Justin died in an attack trying to save Max, Max was unable to be controlled Trials, The Death Cure, and The Kill Order. by anyone, and he experienced his own These books will make the reader feel every form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. emotion. It seemed that Max would have to be put Readers always compare The Maze down until he recognized Justin at Kyle’s Runner to another action filled adventure funeral as Kyle’s brother. The Wincott series called The Hunger Games. These family agreed to adopt Max and Justin’s books could not be more different. The Maze Runner is about children, young and old, parents decided that he would be Justin’s who have no memory of the outside world. responsibility as a way to get Justin to They are being held captive and endangered spend his summer more productively and by adults, without even knowing it. The to tear him away from his video games. teens go insane and experience panic attacks, Justin enlists the help of his best friend whereas in the Hunger Games they remember their past life and know where they are and his best friend’s cousin to help him going. The Maze Runner is a very fast-paced adventure book with violent scenes, but it is to train Max. Soon Justin and his friends a great story for high school students who enjoy a dark adventure. Pick up a book today are wrapped up in discovering the truths and join the Dashner Army. surrounding his brother’s death that were For more information visit dashnerarmy.com. covered up by his brother’s own best friend, Tyler (played by Luke Kleintank). A night of frights at Field of The group finds themselves involved in something much bigger than they had imagined. Justin grapples with not just Screams saving his relationship with his father, but also saving his father’s life and making Eliza Moseman - 10 sure that Max does not get put down. Max is a great movie to go see with With fall quickly approaching, the spooky season of Halloween is coming right along friends or family because it is appropriate with it. What better way to spend this fall than a night of fright at Field of Screams? for all age ranges. It shows that not all This year there are four main attractions, all open to the general public. Out of the heroes need to fight to be heroes. This four, two of them are haunted house style attraction, one is a haunted hayride, movie is an excellent way to end the and the last is a horrifying outdoor trail that twists through the forests of Lancaster. summer. It is the best blend of teen drama The first attraction titled the “Den of Darkness” will take its victims through and action and adventure. Boaz Yakin the horrors that await in this three and half story barn. Those who dare to enter successfully told a story of teenage discovery and the importance of loyalty and trust. will endure terrifying interactions with demons lurking in every nook and cranny. While it can be a bit cliché at times, Max is truly a sweet and enjoyable film. This haunted house will fully immerse anyone who enters with fright in every room, tunnel, and even staircase. There was never a moment when someone was not screaming or at least grabbing the person next to him/her for dear life. Sons of Anarchy The second awaiting horror was the haunted hayride. This ride put an ultimately terrifying twist on the beloved family-friendly hayride. The haunted hayride Kayla Sobonilla – 11 takes a wagon, with surround sound included, through a series of scary sectors with chainsaws, animal people, and petrifying clowns. Complete, with a hillbilly Sons of Anarchy is an outlaw motorcycle club in Charming California the club is everything. In Sons of Anarchy the club member risks his/her life to protect the club cannibal village and vortex tunnel, this ride will chill its customers to the bone. and Charming, and other clubs members are considered brothers and blood. The main The nocturnal wasteland is the third nerve-wracking attraction that will horrify character Jax Teller played by Charlie Hunnam, is part of Sons of Anarchy he is a single anyone who dares to infiltrate this extreme outdoor trail. This trail will take immersion father with two kids, Abel and Thomas. He is very loyal to his outlaw motorcycle club. to the next level. With tight-fitting spaces and interactive tunnels, there is no escaping He helps the club guide their way out of the the fearsome grasps of the demonic people who live in the wasteland. There is no drug dealers and other lucrative and illegal arm business. escaping the mad scientists, crazed men with chainsaws, or the school bus of nightmares. Clay Morrow the president of Sons of Anarchy, The final attraction, the Frightmare Asylum will drive its entrants to insanity. This played by Ron Perlman, is Jax’s step father he haunted hospital used illusions, horrifying inmates, and a pitch-black wormhole to startle believes that the drug deals, cartel and the gun any entering soul. This asylum will definitely one of nightmares, complete with four business is what is best for Sons of Anarchy. stories of terrifying patients and scares in every room. In the Frightmare Asylum, there Jax and Clay are always against eachother their views on the club are completely different from was never a moment of remission, even the hallways paralyzing the witnesses with fear. one another. Katey Sagal who plays Gemma, Though they were all absolutely horrifying, I thought the Frightmare Asylum was the Jax’s mother, helped Clay and the club with their scariest. Each of them all had very original scares that set them apart from each other. In the lies when the police investigates their club from Den of Darkness, anyone who entered had to crawl through a pitch black tunnel that seemed an idea of them doing illegal things, and help to never end. The haunted hayride had selected audio that corresponded with each stop keeping secrets from Jax. the wagon would come to. This definitely added a bit of comedy to the otherwise terrifying Other members of the club consist of Bobby experience. I now can say that I was in sheer terror while “Sweet Home Alabama” was Munson who was played by Mark Boone Junior, Tig Trager, who was Clay’s loyalist member, playing in the background. The nocturnal wasteland’s school bus was filled with extremely. plays by Kim Coates. Tommy Flanagan plays petrifying creatures. Because it was a school bus, there was really no other place to go Chibs Telford and Theo Rossi played as Juice other than right next to the said creatures. The Frightmare Asylum used a mixture of a black Ortiz. The policeman who helped the club get out and white checkerboard pattern and strobe lights to make a room and hallway that were of trouble and kept them safe was Wayne Unser incredibly difficult to navigate without being freaked out. Though it seems like an unlikely who plays by Dayton Callie. Jax’s best friend Opie place to make friends, Ashley Lojko, Katelynn Sepke and I met three fellow journalists Winston was played by Ryan Hurst and jax’s Wife, Tara Knowles was played by Maggie who helped us repress our fear by voluntarily leading the pack. Other than the inevitable Siff. Wendy Case played by Drea de Matteo, was Jax’s ex junky wife who put their sons screams and several clumsy falls, my night at Field of Screams was one to remember. life at risk. When Clay and Gemma were going through some rough times, she ran to and Field of Screams is now open for its 2015 season. The masterminds, Gene and Jim fell in love with Nero Padilla who was played by Jimmy Smits. Schopf have definitely created a night of terror for the entrants. Piney Winston was one of the first nine of the start of Sons of Anarchy he was played by William Lucking. The investigator who was constantly on Sons of Anarchy’s tail was June Stahl played by Ally Walker. Lee Toric was out to get revenge of his sister’s death because Otto Delaney was tied with Sons of Anarchy and murdered Toric’s sister, Lee Toric was played by Donal Logue. Jimmy O’Phelan was an Irishman who dealt guns with the club, he was played by Jimmy Welliver. During the show there were a lot of deaths that all tied back to the club or were directly from the club. In order to keep the club going they have to get into hot water which also means blood shed with the slightest misunderstanding. If a family member who is related to a family member is Sons of Anarchy they too could have been at risk for being kidnaped, killed or send a message to the club that involved a beating. The club started to go to ruins when Clay lost his mind and wanted to start the drug business to keep secrets he had to kill many people. Clay went off to Oppie but accidently shot up his wife later Jax found out and told Oppie. After this mess the lies just started to pour out, the truth came out and a lot more bloodshed. Through all this mess jax had to become the President as he killed his step father in order to save the club and the new ways they are going to have. Page 5 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 Consumed, a novel review of the compelling Academic Challenge needs members book Annie Crider – 12

Joshua Seiler - 9 With many clubs meeting at the new designated club days, it can be a challenge to choose a good Mystery and suspense are just a few things club to join. For those who enjoy games like that David Cronenberg was able to pull off by Jeopardy, the Academic Challenge club is a great writing the novel, Consumed. The book is about way to test trivia knowledge. the mystery of two world traveling journalists The club meets on club day B with Mrs. Benz whose adventure in the story begins when and will play a Jeopardy-style game each meeting they get caught up in a French philosopher’s with four official competitions against other schools puzzling death. planned throughout the year. The trivia itself covers The story follows Naomi and Nathan, a many different topics, so those who know pop pair of journalists. Naomi becomes especially culture and those who know history have a chance interested in the death of Celestine and Aristide, at winning. who are Marxist philosophers from France. Each group has four people, but at this time there The headlines Naomi read say that Celestine are only three members of the Academic Challenge. was found dead and her partner, Aristide, has There is a total of six more spots available, so if mysteriously disappeared. The authorities anybody thinks they are interested, please contact think that Aristide murdered her and resorted Mrs. Benz at [email protected]. to cannibalism, or in other words, he ate his human partner. Despite this assumption, Naomi is determined to find Aristide, so she researches the pair’s personal lives. She soon discovers the truth that may help her find out what the couple had done. Take a Trip Back in Time to the ‘70s Meanwhile, in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, Nathan is photographing the debatable work of an unprofessional surgeon named Zoltan Molnar. In the past, Zoltan was tracked Gianna Castellitto – 11 down by Interpol, Europe’s spy agency, for organ trafficking. Nathan contracts a rare STD named Roiphe’s and heads to Toronto, to search for the the person who discovered the The hit TV show, That ’70s Show, aired from 1998-2006. Throughout the eight seasons, disease, Dr. Barry Roiphe. the show looked into the lives of six teenagers, Eric Foreman, Donna Pinciotti, Steven The novel Consumed is a must-read crime thriller that will make people of all ages Hyde, Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart, and Fez, living in the 1970’s era. The show is sit on the edges of their seats. Though the novel may contain gore, death, decapitation, extremely witty and light hearted. It portrays the friendship between six friends attending and cannibalism, this book is a perfect book to add to any horror book collection. David high school in Wisconsin. There is just the right amount of romance along with comedy, Cronenberg perfectly brought together many genres into one in Consumed. He used making the show enjoyable to watch. All of the characters have different relationships with action, thriller, horror, romance, mystery, and much more. each other which adds to the humor of the show. Each character is different, and complex Sources Used: http://www.npr.org and http://www.goodreads.com which helps them complement each other well. The show is very family oriented, as it involves the family of Eric Forman, the main character, and Donna Pinciotti. All ages can Fall Spirit enjoy this show. It relates to older generations who have lived through the time period. Not only does it relate to older generations, but also the younger generation. The characters in the show really relate Week to the people of that age group who watch it. Many of the things that happen to the characters are things that happen to most, if not all teenagers in reality. The kids go through relatable issues, such as: romantic relationships, family issues, school issues and issues in the friend group. This is a show that really anyone can watch and find enjoyment while doing so. The plot keeps the audience wanting to see the next episode and have a laugh. All eight seasons of the show is currently on Netflix and is aired on the channel, Nickelodeon, from 10:30pm – 12:00am on weekdays.

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Getting to know sophomore Daniel Baumert Mr.Brown continues his Hawk Spotlightssecond year at Hamburg Victoria Baumert - 11 Kiana Wright – 10 Someone can always find sophomore Daniel Baumert in study Mr. Justin Brown is continuing his second hall making jokes with his friends. He year of teaching for Hamburg Area High is an outgoing, opinionated student School. Last year he came in to fill in for with a piqued interest in the sciences. A handful of his favorite things Mr. Forrer halfway through the year. He is include reality television, engineering, teaching Engineering Integration 1 and 2 as firearm sports and video games. He well as Integrated Science. He believes that enjoys the school’s new engineering communication is key to any class. classes because they are interesting He graduated from Emmaus High School and hands-on. He also says that and Dickinson College. He fell in love with the school’s sports’ teams perform science in high school and wanted to pass well and they are very prideful. He that passion onto other students. Mr. Brown’s is proud to be a Hamburg Hawk. favorite branch of science is astrophysics. His aspirations for the future His favorite part about teaching comes correspond with his favorite subjects from seeing students try understand the in the school: the engineering classes with Mr. King and Mr. Brown. His goal material he is teaching. If he could have any is to become wealthy in the future other occupation, he would choose being a and be happier than he currently is. commercial pilot or a police officer. He plans on achieving this dream by In high school he was the president of enlisting in the Navy and attending German Club. Mr. Brown’s motto is, “Do your the Naval Academy in Annapolis, work, but remember to have fun”. His favorite Maryland for robotics. Furthermore, in part about Hamburg Area High School is ten years he sees himself leaving the the small town and the easy access to the Navy and attending college for free. wilderness. He loves teaching at Hamburg An interesting fact regarding Daniel is and would be honored and love to stay for that he considers himself an inventor; many more years to teach. Mr. Brown says he is always making new and bizarre creations. His latest creation is a new that all students should join Wilderness Club. kind of sandwich. Daniel has a bright future ahead, and whatever it has in store for him he will find a way to tackle it head on. Miss Stauffer joins HAHS faculty Getting to Know Senior Derek Roberts Kylie Clark – 10 Miss Brittany Stauffer is a long term sub the first quarter for Mrs. Kayla Fox – 11 Menning. She is teaching World Cultures, American Cultures, and Psychology. Last year, she was a student teacher for Mr. Zimmerman. Whether it is playing Miss Stauffer graduated from Tamaqua High School and she attended, through the ice hockey or golf, senior Morgan Scholarship, Lehigh Carbon Community College. Two years later, she transferred Derek Roberts can always be found doing to Bloomsburg something adventurous. University where she Derek enjoys playing ice earned a Bachelors of hockey for the Lehigh Science in Education, Valley Phantoms Youth with a certification to and Hamburg teams. teach Social Studies. He also plays Golf on Her favorite part about Hamburg’s varsity team, teaching is being able along with Baseball. to affect the lives of Derek would like to fulfill a so many students. dream of his and continue She tries to make a to play ice hockey, like he has for most of his difference in student’s life, throughout college. lives and attempts to Athletics are one of his make their educational main hobbies and he experience valuable excels greatly in them. and memorable. As for college, Growing up, she Derek would like to always knew that major in business she wanted to be a management. He is teacher. Her love for interested in attending the field of Social Millersville University Studies came around of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Derek enjoys grade five. She has spending time with his friends. He is very involved with the community and volunteers for always felt “at home” the Shoemakersville Fire Company. Whatever the future has panned, Derek is ready to within the walls of a tackle it head-on. school building. Miss Stauffer had always Freshman Spotlight – Jasmine Modricker had an interest in geography, history, Brea Lesher – 10 or anything in the Social Studies field. Miss Stauffer likes watching movies Freshman, Jasmin Modricker is so far whether they are series enjoying her high school days more than such as The Hunger Games, historical movies, documentaries, or even Disney movies. She the middle school, though Jasmine said also likes spending time with her 7-year-old little brother. She has taken him to places such she was not scared to come to the high school “I just knew I would get lost going as Washington D.C., the Crayola Factory, different aquariums, amusement parks and zoos. to classes.” it has been an advantage Some advice that Miss Stauffer has for high school students is to “make these four that all her class are close to one another. years the best of your life. Make these memories great ones to reflect on ten years down The things that Jasmine has had to the road.” She also encourages students to get involved in school with activities such as adjust to from the middle school to the extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. high school are having to walk throughout the building to get to classes and not just within one hallway. Another adjustment that needed to be made was finding a specific time to go to her locker, and then making Don’t foget! sure she still gets to her classes on time. Outside of school, most of her time consists of soccer practice and games. Playing a sport at the beginning of the school Blood Drive, year has helped Jasmine adjust as well, she said, “because you know more people and if you get lost, you can ask them for help.” One thing that Jasmin is looking forward October 16th to next year is being able to take forensic science since it is the specific field she would like to study for her career. Page 7 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 Mr. Gill Comes to Hamburg Savannah Julia Doklan- 9 Miller in the

Aaron Gill is the special education teacher at Hamburg spotlight Area High School. He started Alexis Romberger – 9 April 2015. He graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Savannah Miller a junior, loves to read degree in Special Education books by John Green. She also likes to write and Elementary Education, about whatever is on her mind and work on and then went on to teach in dance routines for her Nutcracker routine York City for two years. and solo in her free time. Her favorite subject When he was in high school, is science because she loves learning how at Tamaqua, he was a visual things work, it is also really interesting to her learner. Many of his teachers especially chemistry which is her favorite. did not teach in a way that Savannah least favorite subject is history he could understand, and he because she does not find it interesting. She had to seek help from other also struggles with dates, details and names. teachers. Now his goal is to be Savannah also goes to BCTC for the teacher that other students cosmetology but she does not want to make can come to for help. a career out of it. She has it for more of a Growing up in Tamaqua and moving to Hamburg was like coming home, he said. This fallback job in case things do not work out. is because Hamburg is a small town like where he grew up. Mr. Gill describes Hamburg She would really like to go into the pharmaceutical field because of the good money and Area High School as a positive place. He enjoys working with the students and faculty. she likes everything that goes with it. She likes the science and helping people know about He has been playing the guitar for 15 years. His dad taught him how to play. Originally medicines and what not to take with what. he played the bass guitar, but then switched to acoustic so he could play it solo. For him, inspiration comes from the different types of music he listens to. Mr. Gill seems to feel at home here. AP Environmental takes trip to Dr. Ryan in the Spotlight Kearcher Creek Olivia Ludovici – 9

Dr. Christine Ryan is the music/vocal Ryan Smith - 12 teacher at Hamburg Area High School. She has been teaching in this school district for over 20 years now and is still accomplishing many different things. The On Tuesday September 1, Mrs. Bucheit and schools she has taught at previously the AP Environmental class went on a field trip to were Upper Bern, Perry, Strausstown, Kearcher Creek. The purpose of this trip was to Hamburg Middle School, and now, see how macro-invertebrates feed on leaves that Hamburg Area High School. are placed in water. The test was done by placing Dr. Ryan has her bachelor’s degree multiple species of leaves into bags that would be from Westminster Choir College in New weighed down by a brick. Students sampled the Jersey. She earned her master’s degree waters temperature, turbidity, depth, and sunlight in music education from Florida State exposure. The students also measure the amounts University, and she got her doctoral of nitrates, phosphates and the pH levels of the degree from Boston University. She is placement areas. The results of this experiment also a national board certified teacher in may vary based on the placement of the bags young adult music education. and the conditions they are under. The data from Dr. Ryan currently teaches Piano 1, this experiment will reveal what leaves macro- 2, 3, Beginning Guitar, Music Production, invertebrates feed on the most and how each areas Music in Our Lives, and Concert Choir. variables change the amount of macro-invertebrates She also teaches Aerial Boundaries and that feed there. Hopefully the results bring back accurate results. Show Choir which are separate choirs for which students must audition. In the spring she helps out with the annual Improve dry skin and acne musical at the high school. “I always enjoyed helping others learn,” she says. “I especially love teaching high school students because they are willing to take risks and have an Miranda Madara - 9 amazing sense of humor!” Fall is coming just around the corner and people may be wondering, “How do I keep my skin clear and moisturized?” Well I got the tips that will keep just about anyone, including Athlete Spotlight: Logan Albrecht guys, feeling great. Using lotion is a go to product to use when it comes to having dry skin, but that is not always the case. Honey is actually one of the best things to use for dry skin. It reduces redness and keeps zits away while leaving skin smooth and hydrated at the same time. It does not have to be any certain type of honey. Megan Krick - 10 Teenagers taking long hot showers is great after a long day, but if people want to keep their skin Since last year the field hockey m o i s t u r i z e d , team has gotten new coaches. The new that it actually coaches are Justine Reading the head really bad for coach (Hamburg alumni) and Beth Lesher peoples’ skin. assistant coach. With the coaching staff Taking about they get help from Mollie Reichard a 10 minute Hamburg alumni. cool showers Logan is a sophomore in high school. is the best She has been on the field hockey team for keeping since she was in middle school. She has peoples’ skin seen a lot of improvement with the team from being since last year. She feels that the whole dry. If anyone team has been more intense, motivated, is wondering and working hard on and off the field. Off if their skin is the field, the team has been doing more dry or not, take team bonding skills to help everyone get a fingernail to know each other better. and scratch “The new coaches this year are making an area on the a huge impact on the team,” said Logan. arm, and if it is The coaches have been helping the girls left white, then push through everything, and they are the that means team’s biggest supporters. Logan feels that the skin is that the team has improved a lot from last dry. Just doing season especially with the communication simple things on the field. Which has been helping each other to do their hardest. Logan expects the like putting field hockey team to do great things this year and to have fun and focus on the game. lotion on every day and taking cooler, shorter s h o w e r s will keep peoples’ skin m o i s t u r i z e d and looking healthy. Now if people are having trouble dealing with acne and they do not have the money to be buying all of the expensive products that are shown on television, then here are some easy, not so costly tips. Aloe Vera is a great product that can be used. It keeps redness down while keeping the skin to not be so oily. Even though popping pimples may be something that seems best to do, it is not. It is actually the worst possible thing that to do. Before going to bed, wash off any residue and oil that may have built up throughout the day. Take all these tip into consideration when trying to keep peoples’ skin moisturized and acne free. They will most definitely work! For more information, visit http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-looks/skin/21-tricks-for- Page 8 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2015 Baseball prepares in Off-season Quick after Cheyenne Hollenbach – 9

The baseball team of the Hamburg Area High School school is preparing now in the off season for the upcoming season. Some of the players recipe are doing physical exercising, like going to weight room and Melanie LeMasters – 12 others are doing cardio to prepare. The team feels that Hungry after school? Tired of they get along with each other, munching on the same boring old but feel that they should try snacks? Try this recipe! to work together more as a Fall fruit dip is quick, easy to make, team, not play as individuals. and delicious. All you need is a 15 ounce can of pumpkin, eight ounces of cream cheese, The players feel they have maple syrup, and pumpkin spice. First, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 45 good qualities at playing seconds. Combine the pumpkin and the cream cheese in a bowl and use a mixer to blend baseball. Some may be better the ingredients until it is a smooth, creamy texture. Add the maple syrup and the pumpkin at pitching than others and spice to taste. Try it with in season fruits like pear of apple slices. might be better at hitting; it just For more tasty afterschool recipes visit http://www.parents.com. depends on what their strength is. Every player has something they need to improve. The Ways to manage stress in a school coach, Jeff Seidel, is a helpful and does not mind giving a hand. So, if there is a question environment or comment he does not mind giving an answer. Elianna Stewart – 9 One of the players, Mason Wolber, said, that he started baseball because of his father. He and, his father would always watch baseball on the As the 2015-16 school year gets into full television together. Mason was also inspired by Jackie Robison and his story on how he swing many students begin suffering from got into the Major League of Baseball. one of the world’s most common illnesses, Others may start because of professional baseball players that inspire them and, hope stress. According to USA Today 51% of to be like them. They may also just have good family memories. high school students’ deal with some form of daily stress, and 13% of all high school students suffer from extreme stress. In today’s society high school students do not only have to take on the stress of academics but also the stress to conform to the status quo. Stress relief may seem as though it may seem difficult now, is actually super simple. The first thing is to be healthy, this includes diet, exercise, and sleep. If you live a healthy life you will feel better about yourself which will help reduce stress. Next is staying organized. People should keep neat to-do lists, organize supplies such as binders and notebooks. Another point, make sure that the individuals house, or room are clean and organized, this will reduce stress because weather they know it or not they are stressing about that too. Finally focus on the positive. If individuals are focused on how much you still have to do rather than focusing on how much they have accomplished, they will be more stressed and possibly even depressed. So in summery focus on the positive, Honoring and remembering the be organized, and be heathy. If you follow these tips you will lead a happy and stress free, tragic 9/11 or at least reduced life. Alyssa Marzili - 10 Makeup Tips On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked by terrorists. The first plane Cheyenne Rudis – 12 flown into the one World Trade Center buildings landing on the 80th floor. Many people were shocked and assumed it was an accident. Only 18 minutes passed before another Makeup is commonly used throughout a girls everyday lifestyle. Product brands vary from plane flew into the other World Trade Center. Everyone then realized it was no accident Maybelline, to NARS, to Urban Decay. Some products are viewed higher in favor than others. and became more aware that there could be more. The third plane flew into the pentagon. For instance, the product Covergirl is one of the most popular makeup products around says statistics. On the Covergirl website, it list numerous of tips on how to approach doing The fourth plane was delayed taking off, and the 45 people aboard had become aware makeup. TIP 1: “Never, ever pump the wand, this adds air to the mascara container, which of the other attacks that morning. They knew their plane was being hijacked then and will only make your mascara dry out faster.” TIP 2: “Use less mascara on lower lashes than wanted to stop it. Four passengers overtook the hijackers, but the plane went down in a on top lashes. Or skip the mascara on lower lashes lashes for a more casual look.” TIP 3: “If Pennsylvania field in Stonycreek Township. your mascara smells funny or is more than six months old, it is time to toss it.” TIP 4: “After you To this day different things are done around the country to remember those who died on have coated lashes with mascara, add just one more layer to the outer corners. The extra 9/11 and there were 2,996 casualties. Many schools, including the Hamburg Area School coat will make your lashes look especially long and make your eyes appear farther apart.” District, rise at 9:34 and have a moment of silence to honor those in the attacks of 9/11. These helpful tips could help any insecure person conquer their ideal look. Paying The Hamburg Teachers were all teaching in school when the first plane hit. Mrs. Bucheit attention to little detail in makeup can go a long way. Watching YouTube videos also helps said, “I was here teaching and didn’t even know anything about the first plane. Only when a lot for self-teaching. Some prefer little makeup, and others prefer an immense amount of the second plane hit did the school tell us to turn on our TV’s.” She was shocked that all makeup. Makeup does not define a person, it only helps someone feel more comfortable of this was really happening and at the same time sad for all of the lives being lost. Every in their own skin. For more information, visit http://www.covergirl.com/makeup-tips/eye- makeup-tips/how-to-put-on-eyeshadow. year on 9/11 we all pause to remember and honor those who lost their lives and those who lost family. Others honor and remember in different ways like some may pray for those Mrs. Palerino – families that were impacted by the attacks. What are you teacher – For more information go to: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks looking forward to Helping to get students Celebrate National Left Hander’s Day accomplish in the to appreciate literature and Erika Romero – 11 school year? become better writers. August 13 marks a special holiday known Gabrielle McCullough – 9 as National Left Hander’s Day. While it seems insignificant, over 13 percent of Harley Ludy - 9 the world’s population will celebrate it. Mason Schell – 12 The holiday even has its’ own website I would like to get that includes facts and trivia, as well as into the honors To graduate and left-handed history dating all the way back music society. to the Stone Ages. Each year, lefties are go off to college. encouraged to sing The Lefty’s Lament, a happy tune that includes left-handed struggles and humor. In religion, being left-handed signifies that a person is associated with the devil. However, modern studies have shown that being a lefty is actually hereditary, and if a person is left-handed, there is a great chance Marissa Border that they will pass it on to their children. The brain is wired so that the left hand controls the Angel Lucas – 11 - 10 right side of the mind, which means that left handers are holistic thinkers. They are more creative and emotional, and better at things such as architecture and imagery. I’m looking I want to pass The US National Bureau of Economic Research also did a study that shows left- forward to all my classes handed men earn 15 percent more money than their right-handed counterparts. Some of accomplish my so I can get all the world’s greatest leaders were left-handed, including five of the last seven presidents. second year the credit. Overall, National Left Hander’s Day commemorates the right-minded individuals that nursing at vo- bring creativity and color to everyday life. tech. For more information, visit www.lefthandersday.com.