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Page 17 Page Apple Page D  ADelaware  Valley High School - Milford, Pa. AP Scholars Bring King and Queen Recognition to DV Crowned for BY LAUREN GRADY AP scholars, a recognition that only Editor in Chief the top half of a percent of national AP students receive.  is level is Homecoming Delaware Valley was once again reached if a student has passed eight On Saturday, Sept. 24 the Delaware Valley named one of America’s best high or more AP exams with an average High School enjoyed its fi rst dance of schools by the Washington Post. grade of four or more. the year: Homecoming. Although in past In order to be recognized as Chairperson of the DV years Homecoming has taken place in a top high school, a school needs counseling department, Mr. Jay mid-October, the one month bump to to have a high graduating rate Tucker, believes that DV’s success September didn’t stop students from and a high number of Advanced with AP classes has helped the having a blast. Ashley Tucker was crowned Placement or other college level tests school improve greatly over the Homecoming Queen and John Harsch was given to its crowned King of Legs. students. Contributed Photo / Caption by Evan Beck  is is calculated and reported Source: Get Educated Science Fanatics Appeased by the past few BY AOIFE DOWD of birth order on personality traits.  rough Washington Post’s Jay Matthews years. With 87 percent of the class Managing Editor these scienti c experiments, students in the class who has been creating the list since of 2011 moving on to college and according to Lily Adams, obtain a “sense of the 1998. over 9.2 million dollars given in Among the wide range of classes the real world and what we can achieve while giving  is system he uses is called the scholarships, Mr. Tucker says the Delaware Valley curriculum has to o er there us outside connections with professors and Challenge Index; it ranks Delaware results are obvious. has been a void that has left science fanatics professionals.” Valley in the top 6 percent of all “I think [AP] students have a distressed for the past few years.  e class works very closely with public and charter schools in the better chance of getting into college One of Delaware Valley’s smallest and most professionals to execute their projects with nation and in the top 4 percent in and I think that taking these classes speci c courses, the Senior Science Research students such as Adams communicating with the state. shows colleges that a student is Seminar, has returned to allow senior science China in pursuit of materials. Delaware Valley’s multitude of willing to be challenged,” said Mr. students the “freedom to design [their] own “As of now the most di cult part of the AP classes o ered is a factor that Tucker. experiments and explore [their] own scienti c course is fully developing our experiments, contributed highly to being on the Mr. Tucker also says that interests,” according to Evan Wagner. splitting our budget e ectively, and contacting list. In the 2011-2012 school year, success in AP courses can save time After it had been scheduled by many professionals,” said Maura Scha er. there are currently more than 900 and money in the future. With students, the class was originally intended  is di culty can be seen in the work AP students and 31 AP scholars. college tuition rising exponentially, to be taught by Mrs. Amanda Pope, Mr. of Chris Moraski whose project is now in An AP scholar is a student who has going in with sophomore status as Steve Rhule and Ms. Jane jeopardy due to di culty with obtaining scored three or better on three or a result of receiving college credit Martin but was cancelled. professional more exams. in high school can help students It was only the thorough materials. Combined with the number of  nancially. determination of students, Yet the 12 graduated scholars from the class “I’m really thrilled for our parents and sta that the students remain of 2011, there were 96 AP scholars students. I think it’s going to help class has returned under con dent in their total, an increase from the previous them succeed in college and it has the leadership of Ms. work and the tasks year with 74. some really positive bene ts for Martin. ahead knowing After becoming an AP scholar, our school district,” concluded Mr.  e class provides they are doing, students can obtain di erent levels Tucker. the seniors with as student Aaron of success. 2011 graduates Nicole  e list of current AP scholars the freedom to Brown stated Zenes, Michael Montemarano and can be found on page 4. explore interesting “something with Maura Beck were named national experimental topics true meaning and ranging from glowing purpose.” SCHOOL NEWS: WARRIOR WEEKEND Page 6 plants to the e ects Source: Applied Environmental Page 2 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 SCHOOL NEWS Foreign Exchange Students Welcomed into DV BY VALERIE LANNON to take on the di culties of attending an English from Belgium, is senior Gladys Eeckhout. Staff Writer speaking school.  is is not Gladys’ rst time in the United States, “I’ve never traveled before. Being in a new but she is still extremely fascinated by the experience. As the school year country with people who Her time here begins, familiar faces don’t speak the same has taught her wander about the familiar language as you or do “I love to be here, but I’m happy to live in Belgium.” appreciation of halls and settle into their the same things as you - Gladys Eeckhout, Foreign exchange student other cultures, as familiar classrooms, but is very exciting,” well as the love of among us there are two Marianna her own land. new faces. exclaimed. “I think I can be more proud of my country. Here the One of those As a senior in America, Marianna is people say how much they love America, but in Belgium faces belongs to senior anxiously anticipating the prom. it’s not like that. I love to be here, but I’m happy to live Marianna Delgado, an “We don’t have prom at home and all in Belgium,” Gladys concluded. exchange student from girls in Brazil dream of going to one. I see Marianna’s Brazil, here in the United it in movies and it’s amazing,” Marianna States for the very rst said. hometown is time. As far as goals while in the U.S., displayed by  e transition between Marianna hopes to expand as a person and a the pin point schools has been drastic for student. on the left. Pin Marianna. Before Delaware “Everybody says when you’re an exchange student pointed on the Valley, Marianna attended a Photo by Valerie when you come back home you’re like another person. right is Gladys’ You grow up and have so much more knowledge,” she school of just 13 students in her Lannon hometown. entire class. She openly accepts said. the challenge however, prepared  e second Rotary exchange student, traveling Inquiring Photographer How did Hurricane Irene affect you? BY JIM HERZOG Science & Technology Editor

“I lost power for three “I got lucky and nothing “My power went out so I days and we had no really happened, the power had to go camp out with water.” only fl ickered a few times.” my grandparents.” Donald Greenland Nathaniel White Josh Scheibner Class of 2015 Class of 2015 Class of 2014 Helping Out Those in Need Ms. Petra Kluge and the students from PYEA decided to hold a drive to collect school supplies for Bloomsburg High School. The school was severely fl ooded for eight days before students could fi nally return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Over 40 families were seriously affected by this fl ood even before the school closed. Ms. Kluge headed the effort to provide for “It made me appreciate the “I didn’t mind it, but I the school because she attended Bloomsburg University. She also did her “ I was really mad, I outdoors more. My friends had no power and ended up didn’t have power for student teaching at Bloomsburg Area High School, so she felt a bond to and I lost power so we having to go to the library almost a week.” the area and wanted to provide for them as they did for her. Pictured above: ended up outside a lot.” to work on my essay.” Steven Zabriskie Maura Zimmermann, Tracey Oellerich and Brandon Valentin help load the Evan Gutman Sam Juro Class of 2014 supplies for transport to the Bloomsburg area. Class of 2014 Class of 2012 Photo and caption by Jim Herzog The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 3 School News A Day in Students Explore Costa Rica The Life of... Delaware Valley students experience new culture and cuisine in the rainforest. By Emily McKinney Rican cuisine were just some of the other thrill was crazy,” recalled Djiya. Opinions Editor perks that the students were able to Junior Jamie McKeon had similar Mrs. Nicole Cosentino experience. feelings. Assistant Principal After two years of planning and waiting “I loved everything we did to be honest, “Zip lining was probably my favorite of Academic Affairs patiently, the students who went on Mrs. but my favorite experience was zip lining. experience,” McKeon commented. “It was By Gia Rizzo Raycharlyn Krasulski’s Costa Rica trip The views were absolutely amazing and the a cool feeling being suspended and rushing Entertainment Co-Editor experienced ten days of events through canopies. The views that created a lifetime of were so breathtaking I forgot Mrs. Nicole Cosentino has been memories. about being scared before.” chosen to be the Assistant Principal The trip lasted for ten All students agreed that of Academic Affairs, a new position at days, from June 29 to July 8. the trip surpassed expectations. Delaware Valley High School which While the reason for choosing focuses on working with teachers The capital of Costa Rica, San and students as well as spending time Jose, was the first stop on the Costa Rica is clear to those who in the classroom where all the great agenda. However, this city was attended the trip, others may things at DVHS happen. not like the many that are here be left wondering why Mrs. Mrs. Cosentino arrives at school in America. Krasulski chose it. at about 7:20 a.m. each day and starts “In the big cities, women “I have not traveled to Costa off her morning seeing if any teachers are expected to wear long pants Rica and people had said that it is need to meet with her, reading her and there are animals roaming beautiful,” said Mrs. Krasulski. “It e-mails, and seeing if there are any the streets,” commented junior was very outdoorsy.” issues that need to be resolved. Audrey Djiya. Mrs. Krasulski believed the After that, she starts to head down This was one of the many trip was a great deal because it from the 9-10 office to her 2nd period differences between the U.S included airfare, meals and hotels. class where she teaches Government/ and Costa Rica. Others agreed with her. Economics with her Combo 11 class, Visiting biodiversity Students visit a local school in the Monteverde to enjoy “The minute I got home, I which she teaches with Mrs. Leslie centers, hiking up volcanoes wanted to go back,” said Djiya Lordi. Some days they teach class cultural dances. and eating authentic Costa enthusiastically. together which means Mrs. Cosentino Contributed Photo is occasionally in class 1st period as well. The rest of the day, Mrs.DV Has a ‘Smashing’ Time in the UK Cosentino attends meetings, makes By Evan Beck I have good chaperones and EF is a great nights shopping in London, was strong as sure students are placed in their proper classes, works on getting programs set World News Co-Editor company to work with,” Mr. Valentine said. they experienced everything Europe had to up and attends to other teachers’ and In addition to the sights seen, students offer together. students’ needs. The opportunity to travel the world Unfortunately By the time school has come to a isn’t one given to many students; however, travelling globally is conclusion, she sits down to prepare this summer 48 individuals were given that not easy, especially for future academic events and opportunity of a lifetime. when trying to department meetings. The trip spanned over a time period transport 48 “I work on spreading DV pride of 10 days, as students and chaperones individuals from bus and recognizing the spectacular traveled across Western Europe to to plane to hotel. teachers we have working with our countries such as Ireland, Scotland, Wales “Having a larger kids in the classrooms,” she said. and England. group this time I was In addition to recognizing the “Every direction we turned we were a little bit nervous. staff’s work ethic, Mrs. Cosentino looking at something new and amazing,” But when all was plans on meeting regularly with said Delaware Valley graduate Dan Balton. said and done to students, commending them on their “The trip we all took together this past see every person academic accomplishments. come out with that “Delaware Valley is a great place to summer was truly unforgettable, and it work because of the dedicated teachers inspired me to want to travel the world in experience I’m glad I didn’t leave anyone and students,” said Mrs. Cosentino. the future.” DV students observed the many castles across Western The expedition was organized by out,” Mr. Valentine Europe, such as the Beaumaris Castle in Wales. Education First, an educational company remarked. In the Do you know a person we should whose intent is to expose students to new Contributed Photo summer of 2013, feature in the “Day in the Life language and culture. Mr. Valentine will of...” column? Mr. Marc Valentine worked in brought home with them enjoyable embark on yet another adventure through E-mail the Del.Aware at conjunction with EF to introduce every memories and new friends. The camaraderie the Mediterranean. For those interested in [email protected] with your participant to Western Europe and all that amongst the students, whether sticking it partaking on the trip, see Mr. Valentine in suggestion. it had to offer.“It was easy for me because out in the Edinburgh vaults or spending room A12 for complete details. Page 4 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 OPINIONS Editorial Staff We Want to Hear AP Scholars LAUREN GRADY Editor in Chief from You Recognized AOIFE DOWD Journalists. ey are the precise, the obsessive, the dedicated Congratulations to the following students for qualifying as Managing Editor and at times, the crazy. Deadlines need to be met, stories need to be AP Scholars: SAM FAMULARO exact and only the most newsworthy pieces can be published. In the Tyler Collins Alexandra Connolly News Editor world of news, only the most dedicated journalists survive. As a journalist and the Editor in Chief of this year’s Del.Aware, Toniann Territola Aoife Dowd SABIHA BARY I know that the 2011-2012 sta is the committed group that DV Matthew Bello Kathleen Forichon KATELYN ANDERSON needs to receive the best news possible. We will obsess over every News Co-Editors Aaron Brown Tori France word that you, the Delaware Valley student body, will read. We will Andrew Corry Lauren Grady EMILY MCKINNEY go from one end of the earth, otherwise known as the F wing, to the Christina DeCola Joseph Hunt Opinions Editor other, the T wing. Our obsession to be the best is not for our own pride but for the pride of our school. is is your school and this is Jacob Kovarskiy Marygrace Kennedy RONNIE RYDER your paper; we plan on making it count. Breanna Lojo Natalia Marroquin World News Editor Use our paper this year as one of many resources that this Matthew White Amy Merrill EVAN BECK wonderful school will provide you with. Read about your school Lily Adams Christopher Moraski World News Co-Editor but also, don’t forget to write about your school. e Opinions page Brandon Angradi Frances Ryder is one of the Del.Aware’s best assets but without the participation Shannon Baird Maura Scha er FATIMA IBRAHIM of our students, it remains lifeless. Bring life to our paper and let us Arts & Literature Editor know that you care for our school just as much as a group of crazy, Kyrsten Brockmann Joshua Smith MIRANDA ZINN over-obsessive journalists. We don’t make the news, you do. Don’t Deanna Brown Samantha Roa Arts & Literature Co-Editor put us out of work Delaware Valley, make us proud. Mary-Kate Burns Hunter Newman LAUREN GRADY Yubin Choi STAR IRIZARRY Entertainment Editor Editor in Chief

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Ashley Raniero Zach Smickle Kristen Carofano Faith Torkildsen Valerie Lannon Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Page 6 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 SCHOOL NEWS DV Pride Shines for Warrior Week Spirit Day BY KATELYN ANDERSON News Co-Editor

From Sept. 20 to Sept. 23, the students and sta of Delaware Valley showed their school spirit in a widely participated Spirit Week in order to prepare for the S proceeding Homecoming festivities. Spirit Week started with Shades Day on Tuesday, followed by “I Heart the 80s” Day on Wednesday, P Hawaiian Day on ursday and Spirit Day on Friday. Excited to show o their school spirit, a remarkable amount of students dressed up for each day of Spirit Week. Students and parents rallied to sell Warrior I e school spirit didn’t stop there. Following an merchandise. Shades Day outstanding Spirit Week, the Delaware Valley football Contributed photos program hosted the  fth annual Warrior Festival. Many local businesses, scholastic programs, non-pro t R organizations, and student and youth organizations set up booths around the stadium which many parents, students, sta and fans attended. “I think we lucked out with the weather. Students I and sta did an excellent job in their participation of the event,” said Mr. Ron Collins. Along with all the booths and activities, there were T many prizes given out. Delaware Valley’s own Mr. Randy “I Heart the 80s” Day Wolf won the ra e, providing him with his choice between $25,000, a new car or a Ford F150. Running from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the festival provided “great success” said Mr. Keith Olsommer for the Student volunteers selling Delaware Valley license prize winners, organizations and programs, while also bringing in attendance to the kick-o the Homecoming plate covers to raise money for the prom. W game. Sports Council Discusses Issues E BY BROOKE HOUSEKNECHT Hawaiian Day Sports Co-Editor E is year at DV, the Athletic Department added a new focus to student athletes. Head of the department, Mr. Allen Holtzer, took the initiative to start a new exclusive club that lets these students speak up in e ort K to help their sports teams succeed. is year, selected juniors and seniors form a group called the Athletic Council. Coaches have selected these students based on their leadership potential. e Athletic Council meets once a week to discuss sports issues from the personal perspectives of its members. Mr. Allen Holtzer leads a discussion with the Spirit Day “I like to know how the student athletes feel,” Mr. Athletic Council about leadership decisions. Holtzer said. Within the Athletic Council is a smaller group Photo by Brooke Houseknecht called the Leadership Council, which is designed for “Captain is just a title,” said Mr. Holtzer. potential captains. Mr. Holtzer works with these elite e group of students in the Athletic Council is student athletes on a curriculum-basis and conducts divided up by their season. is season, Mr. Holtzer will meetings in the same way that he would conduct a class. meet with the leaders of the fall sports. Once a month His main goal is to develop leaders and help the athletes the students will get together to discuss the qualities of a understand that a captain is not necessarily a leader, and a top-notch captain. ey will talk about responsibilities, leader is not always a captain. nutrition and developing team chemistry. 2011 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 7 World News Russian Protestors Set Tottenham Aflame By Star Irizarry Although police attempted to suppress five deaths were confirmed, approximately Entertainment Editor any extended disturbances, their efforts 16 injuries were reported, nearly 186 police Plane proved futile. Within the next day, the officers sustained harm and an estimated The streets of London were ablaze with violence had not only moved on to such £200 million worth of property damage was Crashes rioting this summer as several English incurred. boroughs became subjected to mob Nearly 3,200 people were By Fatima Ibrahim violence, looting, and arson from Aug. 8 to arrested for involvement in the Arts & Literature Editor the 10. rioting leaving Englanders across Conversely, the riot began as nothing the country to wonder about the On Wednesday Sept. 7, a more than a peaceful march. deeper roots of the rioters’ anger. major team of the National Hockey Organized on Aug. 6 in the town of Work and Pensions Secretary League from Russia endured a Tottenham to commemorate the fatal Duncan Smith was quick to make gruesome life changing event along police shooting of an unarmed 29-year-old a correlation between London’s the coast of Yaroslavl, on the Volga man by the name of Mark Duggan, the inner cities and the outburst of River. protest soon became violent as nearly 200 rioters. A plane crash, which was protestors gathered outside the Tottenham “For years now, too many caused from lack of proper up-to- police station. Those gathered demanded people have remained unaware of date aircraft engines, concluded the to see the station’s senior police officer, the true nature of life on some of lives of the professional Lokomotiv and when their wishes were not complied our estates,” Duncan said. “This Yaroslavl hockey team. On their with, many returned with weapons and Source: attackingsoccer was because we had ghettoised way to an important game, the commenced looting and setting fire to the Protestors are met with police resistance on the many of these problems, keeping plane crashed without any harm in surrounding area. streets of London. them out of sight of the middle- its way, only an engine that was in As news of the riot in Tottenham class majority. But last month the desperate need for a replacement. spread, various other locations started to inner city finally came to call, and The crash killed 43 peopleexperience similar events throughout the areas as Stratford, Lewisham and Hackney, the country was shocked by what it saw.” aboard, excluding survivors player following day. Brixton, Enfield, Islington but had additionally snowballed into Currently, more than 1000 alleged Alexander Galimov and a crew and Wood Green were among the afflicted fatalities. rioters have been officially charged with member. sites. By the end of the rioting on Aug. 10, destruction to property and arson. Many of the fans were upset with the way the League handled these deaths. They believe thatTwin Attacks Devastate Norway the NHL is not properly allowing the dead souls to rest in peace, By Sabiha Bary attacks, such as undergoing pistol training, studies teacher Mr. Jayson Pope who also because the NHL’s main goal now News Co-Editor manufacturing explosives and eluding law stresses tolerance in his classes. is to search and create an entirely enforcement. “Unfortunately, there is so much hate in new Lokomotiv team, without On Friday, July 22, Norwegian Andres According to court officials, Breivik this world that I’m not sure that’s ever going taking into account how critics and Behring Breivik, 32, set an explosion off in said that he was trying to “save Norway and to change; racism exists on many levels of viewers may deal with this. the Norwegian capital Oslo, blasting the world,” he said. “You learn not to be “We will do our best to ensure official buildings including that of surprised by those things. It doesn’t mean that hockey in Yaroslavl does not Norwegian Prime Minister Jens you’re desensitized by it, but you aren’t as die, and that it continues to live for Stoltenberg, killing eight victims and outraged by it because it happens more the people that were on that plane,” injuring more than 100. often than it should.” said Russian Ice Hockey Federation He then headed to the island of Senior Rob Vargas suggests that in President Vladislav Tretyak. Utoya, where Norway’s liberal and addition to the education system and the Not only were the players pro-immigration party, the Labor media, it is up to individuals to report such targeted by death, three of the Party, was holding a summer camp behavior. league’s enforcers, Derek Boogaard, for young potential leaders. There “You have to see the small actions of our Rick Rypien, and Wade Belak, were he shot down the lives of 69 people, countries [the West] that lead to the larger yelling ‘got you,’ ‘bulls-eye’ and consequences,” he said. also involved in the misfortunate Source: abc news event. ‘hurrah,’ injuring 66 and leaving 517 Despite the fact the hate comes in many The majority of Russia’s planes traumatized. A wounded victim is treated after being forms, hatred only seems to have one face to were built in the early 80s and new “So many people went to him rescued from Breivik. the media– the face of Al Qaeda. ones have yet to be created. and tried to talk to him, but they The day after the attacks, British Sun After this tragedy, President were shot immediately,” said shooting tabloid, the ran the headline ‘Al Qaeda Dmitry Medvedev has made victim Adrian Pracon. “He stood 10 meters western Europe from cultural Marxism and Massacre: Norway’s 9/11’ on its front it apparent that the Russian from me, shooting at people in the water.” a Muslim takeover.” cover, suspecting the blond killer to be a government will improve and Hours before, Brievik, a white Referring to Al Qaeda, Breivik failed “homegrown Al Qaeda convert.” update their former aircrafts to supremacist, posted online his 1,500-page to realize they both shared a dangerous Currently, Breivik is under suicide prevent future disasters. “manifesto,” including a detailed diary passion– hatred. watch and expected to remain in solitary of his experiences and preparation for the But this hatred doesn’t surprise social confinement until his trial next year. Page 8 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 World News Libya: New Leadership, Quadaffi Out Obama By Ronnie Ryder scuffles where military action was used to to CNN. World News Editor suppress riots by the people. These events Quadaffi’s family has fled to different have raised parts of the Middle- Addresses Libya, a country involved in an internal the question East, and has yet to war for the last year, is finally under new of a lack of be reunited since Congress leadership. discipline rebel forces took By Dan Favaro Libya’s new leaders are working to and order control nearly a take control of Moammar Quadaffi’s last among month ago. Science & Technology Co-Editor bastions of support in Libya but are having these rebels, A country On Sept. 8 President Obama trouble doing so. potentially full of differing delivered a speech to a joint session The announcement given Sunday harming the opinions, and of Congress: a gathering of Congress by the head of the National Transitional stability of warfare, Libya is usually reserved for the State of Council followed reports of in-fighting the country not nearly a country the Union Address or presidential and arguments among bands of fighters as a whole. at rest. Its citizens inaugurations. Instead, Obama spent stalled outside the town of Bani Walid The can only hope for his time describing a second stimulus after encountering stiff resistance during an community a better nation package called the American Jobs assault, according to CNN. itself is in and government. Act that he claims both Democrats Syrian television network Al Rai fear. Parents However, it does Source: CNN and Republicans will approve. announced Sept. 12 that it would air a fear for their not appear that The goal of the American message from Quadaffi. A few minutes own, and stability is on the Jobs Act is to try to jumpstart the later, a banner ran across the screen with a their children’s lives. Fighting is spread horizon. The process Libya is going to take economy, and Obama emphasized to message from Quadaffi saying “We cannot throughout Libya and therefore there is to become a stable nation that it trusted by Congress that they should “pass this surrender Libya to imperialism once again truly no safe haven for citizens who would its surrounding countries is going to be a bill” a total of 17 times during his like the agents/spies want us to now. So we like the fighting to cease, in order to piece long one, but it is possible. With the correct speech. have no option but to kill until victory and back together a country falling apart. leadership, and stability and the trust of the The American Jobs Act focuses to destroy this attempted overthrow.” However, one positive sign is that oil people, Libya can put itself on the correct on creating jobs by spending tax Many incidents have been reported production will be restarting in Western path once again. money on federal infrastructure, during this lengthy war, involving civil Libya in the upcoming month, according which includes roads, bridges, airports and schools. Obama also Earthquake Scares East Coast plans to encourage employers to hire By Gia Rizzo damage was pronounced. They are to be expected,” said Chester veterans and people in long-term Entertainment Co-Editor Maryland officials closed the U.S. “Skip” Watts, a Radford University unemployment by giving businesses 301 Harry W. Nice engineering geologist. tax cuts to those who hire these On Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at 1:54 p.m. Bridge across the “The first earthquakeindividuals. a 5.8 scale earthquake hit central Virginia, Potomac River for loosened things up Obama also plans to cut payroll 61 kilometers north-west of Richmond. This around two hours to but didn’t quite relieve taxes and eventually to restore was one of the most powerful earthquakes inspect it for safety; all the (underground) tax cuts to wealthier Americans, in Virginia’s history. it was re-opened at stress,” said Watts. redistributing wealth so there is no Though the earthquake may have been 4 p.m. The Virginia Shock waves which lost revenue from the tax cuts. small, widespread damage occurred from Department of didn’t cause any property The American Jobs Act will, if central Virginia to southern Maryland, Transportation damage were felt as far as passed, extend unemployment to including the Washington D.C area. Minor was inspecting New York City, and even the long-term unemployed so there damage reported in parts of Delaware, bridges throughout here, in Milford and is more time for them to either south-eastern Pennsylvania, and southern the Richmond, Dingmans Ferry, Pa. find employment or live off the tax New Jersey. Fredericksburg, and Though the shock payers’ money. As for injuries, six students and one staff Culpeper regions waves weren’t very Many of these proposals have member from Louisa County High School to again, make sure strong, everybody who raised concerns for Conservative in Virginia were injured in the earthquake, everybody would be was in the area at the Republicans, who claim that the but just one of the seven was hospitalized. safe through their time felt something. government is not effective in Three elderly residents of Fay Towers, a travels. It was said if one was creating jobs; the private sector is high-rise apartment building in downtown A walking around or where the most jobs will be made. Richmond, Virginia were hospitalized for 4.2-magnitude Source: Chron running, he or she may “If we want job growth, we need medical conditions after the earthquake and aftershock not have felt the rumble. to recognize who really creates jobs about a dozen more were examined at the earthquake centered “I was in class and in America. It’s the private-sector,” scene after evacuations, however, =no one in Mineral, Virginia shocked through thought the person behind me was rocking said Speaker John Boehner. “There’s was injured. central Virginia at 8:04 p.m. These mini- my seat and once I got out of class I found a fundamental misunderstanding of A local emergency was declared in earthquakes measured 2.8 and 2.2 and hit out that there was an earthquake,” said the economy that leads to a lot of Louisa which is about five miles from the at approximately 6:46 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. Henry Velez, Pennsylvania State College of bad decisions in Washington, D.C.” town of Mineral which is where most of the “Aftershocks could continue for days. Technology student. The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 9 9/11 REMEMBERED September 11 9/11 Responders Health Risk BY MIRANDA ZINN materials consisted of gypsum, symptoms are linked to respiratory Arts & Literature Co-Editor concrete and man-made bers. issues, including sinusitis, laryngitis Remembered Large particles, thin bers and and asthma, along with sleep apnea, BY RONNIE RYDER According to medical experts, gases contributed to what is called a condition that causes abnormal World News Editor thousands of 9/11 responders have the World Trade Center cough, pauses in breathing during sleep. developed health issues due to the which multiple re ghters and other Many people also su er from America, a nation with pride in its strength and smoke, dust and gases they were rst-responders have been diagnosed mental health issues, including leadership, was attacked ten years ago by a Middle-Eastern exposed to following the collapse of with. post-traumatic stress disorder and terrorist group, Al Qaeda. Millions of Americans watched the Twin Towers. Eleven medical centers in depression. as their country was bombarded by terroristic threats, and A recent study of 8,927 New New York City, Long Island and In January, President Obama there was nothing anyone could do about it. York City re ghters claims that Piscataway have been instituted to signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Now, looking back an entire decade later, this question those present at the aftermath of the treat 9/11 responders, according Health and Compensation Act remains: has America changed? Is it still susceptible to collapse are 19 percent more likely to the World Trade Center Health of 2010.  e $4.2 billion law attacks such as the ones that took place on 9/11? Do the to develop cancer than those who Program. will provide health care costs for people of our nation feel safer now than then? were not there. About 50,000 responders responders and others for ve years  e answers to these questions are unknown, the only Paul J. Lioy, director of the and nearby residents are sick with as well as provide compensation thing America can do as a country now is look back upon, Environmental and Occupational multiple health problems, according for the victims’ families and people re ect upon, and learn from the tough experiences of its Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), to Lioy. injured as a result of 9/11. past. said most of the 5 to 10 million tons Dr. Iris G. Udasin, professor of  e law is named after a 34-year- “ ese past 10 years underscore the bonds between of material found in the World Trade Environmental and Occupational old New York City police detective all Americans. We have not succumbed to suspicion and Center’s Twin Towers turned to dust Medicine at EOHSI, states who died in 2006 due to respiratory mistrust,” President Barack Obama said. when the towers collapsed.  ose that some of the most common problems as a result of 9/11. On the ten year anniversary of 9/11 thousands gathered at Ground Zero, some tearing as the names of their lost loved ones were read in the “Reading of the Names” ceremony. 9/11 Impacts Local Citizens “ ey were our neighbors, our friends, our husbands, BY SABIHA BARY time, English teacher Mr. Bryan Freshman Rosa Aziz, a devout wives, brothers, sisters, children and parents,” said New News Co-Editor Pol remembers arriving at his dorm Arab-American Muslim, clad in a York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. from a morning class and nding his hijab and burka, has encountered A moment of silence was held throughout New York, On one Tuesday morning, an classmates in a state of shock. taunts of ignorance at every one of beginning at 8:46 a.m., the time when American Airlines eerie silence swept over America. “ ey didn’t know what to say the eight schools she has attended. Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World  ousands of lives were snatched or do. And I was like, “ ey will leave notes at Trade Center. away while millions watched, horror- what heck is wrong? I my doorstep, saying ‘go back  ose who lost loved ones in the attacks stepped stricken. remember a television where you came from camel forward to read names. In all, 2,753 people died on the Senior Rocco Giovaniello whose being pulled from jockey,” she said. “[But] I two airplanes and on the ground when the planes slammed grandmother missed work that day someone’s room into don’t really acknowledge into the World Trade Center towers, causing their collapse. in the World Trade Center, was only the lobby so people the things people say, those  at total does not include the 10 Al Qaeda hijackers on in second grade when the silence could see what was going on,” he hateful things they say, everyone gets board the planes, according to CNN. crept upon his family. said. that.” Truthfully, 9/11 is o cially done and over with, Yet Giovaniello couldn’t Unfortunately, however, along “It was just done by bad people,” however, the pain, the battle overseas and the souls of understand what was happening, or with the patriotism and unity she said bluntly. “It’s not religion that the people who died on that day still remain in American why his mother wept. America discovered, anger and is bad; just the people that twisted it hearts, forever. A sophomore in college at the misconceptions arose. in their own ways,” said Aziz. Airline Industry Faces Remission After 9/11 BY ASHLEY RANIERO bankruptcy protection, American Airlines announced enhance the security procedures in airports. Ten years Sta Writer restructuring and cutbacks, and United Airlines warned ago, airport security was a simple stroll through a few of possible bankruptcy in the summer of 2002. metal detectors; much has changed since then.  e terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 have forever According to the Air Transport Association the Travelers must take their shoes, jackets, or any changed the perception of safety within the U.S. borders. total loss of the airline industry in 2001 was close to 7.7 outerwear o before entering a metal detector and all Like all major disasters, the terrorist attacks resulted billion dollars. Although the industry was at a severe baggage, carry-on and checked, must be screened. in a tragic loss of life, property and economic activity. loss, Congress passed the Air Transportation Safety and Special items such as laptops must be removed No industry felt the e ects and impact of this event System Stabilization Act to provide 15 billion dollars in from your luggage and checked and no liquids above more than the airline industry.  e airline industry saw emergency assistance to help the airlines recover from 3.4 ounces are allowed through checkpoints.  e a major drop in revenue related to the attacks and many the Sept. 11 attacks. government and airlines worked closely to restore public decided to cut their routes because of the decline.  e Sept. 11 tragedy also forced the U.S to revamp con dence into the U.S. air transportation system and  e top three airlines a ected by the 9/11 attacks their security process for the safety of the nation’s airports. have achieved that by restructuring the security systems were U.S Airways, American Airlines and United In Nov. of 2001, the Aviation and Transportation in airports. Airlines. According to Fox News, U.S. Airways sought Security Act was passed by Congress to improve and Page 10 The Del.Aware September 30, 2011 September 30, 2011 The Del.Aware Page 11 MILES KEY: NY New Jersey residents Teachers’ Tunes MATTER: New York residents A Look at our Mr. Jayson Pope- Pennsylvania residents “Short-stop for the Yankees” Teachers’ Mrs. Sue Favaro- What is “Figure Skating Instructor” Commutes DVHS one major Mrs. Alison Newman- “Television Broadcaster” thing that Teachers with has changed spouses in since you the district “Technology, we had typewriters in were in high my day, now we have computers.” Dream Jobs Mrs. Donna Stuclak school? Statistical Analysis by Kristen Carafano Photos by Sam Famularo and Dan Favaro

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DOWD BY AOIFE “Technology, we never had a desire “More kids, the population has Managing Editor for cell phones, but now we can’t go Teachers’ Athletics grown so much.” a day without checking them.” Ms. Dolores Cairl  ey may stand in front of the room all day, and we spend 180 days of our Mr. Jayson Pope lives with them, but other than the tie they wear or the college pennant they proudly display, how much do we truly know about out teachers?  e Del. Aware conducted a survey asking teachers everything from their favorite sport to what they would be doing if they weren’t teaching, in order to see a di erent side of our faculty and sta .

BY KATELYN ANDERSON increased tremendously, as well. “I just remember how With academics being stressed much more now compared News Co-Editor small the school felt. Everyone knew everyone. I look at to then, the amount of school spirit has consequently decreased. it now and some people have no clue who other students Certain events, such as pre-game bon res and pep rallies are Whether it be teachers, guidance counselors or principles, sta members  ll the are”. But even with the major increase in size, Nielsen feels believed to deviate away from academics and focus more toward halls of Delaware Valley, joining and a ecting the lives of students each and every that Delaware Valley has still maintained its “small school spirit and community building. year. One thing many of us neglect to recognize is that many of those sta members feel”. Even with all of the changes Delaware Valley has seen actually walked these same halls as students during their high school years. As the population increased, the technology and throughout the years, the DV pride still stays true.  e teachers Amongst the many DV Alumni sta members are Mr. Dan Gonzalez, Mr. athletics increased as well, stretching the school signi cantly. are still very much passionate toward the students and toward “We didn’t have cell phones or “Technology, calculators are so Bryan Pol, Mr. Marc Valentine and Mr. Scott Nielsen, who all agree that there have  e number of AP classes increased astronomically, a their jobs as educators. “ e teachers that are here, alumni or not, anything; everything is different helpful and the Smart Boards are been many changes to the district since they graduated; Nielsen in 1996, Valentine much wider variety of electives have become available, love the kids, love the school, love what we do. So, when I talk nowadays.” great.” in 1997, followed by Pol and Gonzalez in 1999. and current popular sports such as track and  eld and about DV pride it’s something I believe in; something that I am Mrs. Annmarie Miller Mr. Jeff Krazulski  e magnitude of the building transformed greatly in the past 13-15 years football were created in 1998. But, “regardless of size or living today,” said Valentine. so dramatically that what we consider the 11/12 side of the building today, was technology, Delaware Valley has always been really driven actually the majority of the entire high school. Mr. Pol’s current room, A15 was towards making sure that the students came  rst and has Mr. Dan Gonzalez actually still a part of the middle school when he attended DV as a student. Mr. Bryan Pol, a DV alumni, done a fantastic job at making sure we keep the ‘student’ in graduated in 1999. Like the size of the building, Mr. Valentine says the student population has graduated in 1999. ‘student-athlete’, Gonzalez said. Contributed photos Page 12 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 ARTS AND LITERATURE In Style Spotlight Artist: Allie Connolly BY SABIHA BARY “ e bus signi ed my wrecked and is shared by her family, as her father, an Make-Up News Co-Editor uncontrollable life at the time,” Allie acupuncturist, beats the drums and plucks BY ANTHONY REYES said. “And feeling like my bus, my life guitar strings, as her stay-at-home mother Sta Writer Often ashing her toothy, sunny had turned from a fun and enjoyable and ivy-league graduate sister paint. smile, Allie Connolly environment to “We grew up exploring cultures and Okay so it’s the start of the new gives the illusion of suddenly crashing music and learning every day from my school year and a time when everyone possessing the utmost and coming to a parents, watching the art and documentary always goes out and buys new clothes amount of exuberance. complete halt.” channel. In a way art is home,” said Allie. and shoes. But what about make-up? Even so, as human “I’m in my Having taken art classes since she It doesn’t matter if your clothes look nature dictates, sorrow, happiest state was a toddler, Allie’s choice of medium good; if you want to impress you have to anguish and anger when creating is charcoal and pencil drawings. She has complete the whole look. slither, strike and gnaw art… I become found herself lured, time after time to the I know some girls are going to say, “I her soul. intensely focused human image. don’t need make-up to look pretty,” and Yet Allie, ever the on every detail and “ e statue of Mary, holding her dead that is completely  ne. But for those of resilient, upholds her making it perfect, son is remarkable and sends tears to your you who do, listen up because the make- infectious demeanor, which actually eyes,” she said, referring to the Pieta by up style is changing for a more romantic spitting such poisons occupies my Michelangelo, her favorite artwork. “ e tone this fall season. onto blank canvases. mind and relaxes beauty and detail is exquisite and the Something new coming this fall is “What people are me at the same message is profound.” the mosaic look for your eyes; the look seeing in my work is a time,” she said. Whether it be becoming a celebrity consists of darker colors like greens, reds part of what I’m feeling “I let everything cosmetologist into owning her own salon and orange. Something to try is a “smoky during that time in my in the world drift or teaching young artists, Allie plans on eye”. But why not switch it up by using life,” she said. away and the incorporating art in her life no matter one color or doing a “smudge eye”?  e latest victim art becomes the what. Both of those styles are making runway turned masterpiece of priority.” ‘‘My mom says, ‘do whatever you appearances. Allie’s fury is a depiction Allie’s depiction of the star-crossed Apparently, love, and money will follow,” Allie said. Now for your lips, try making a sexy of wrecked bus which lovers of “Romeo and Juliet (1968)” this mutual bond pout lip using a dark cherry or chocolate won a Scholastic’s Artshows the passion of the subjects. to art - be it lip coloring. Do not use lip liner, I’m award. Contributed Photo heard or seen - sorry for those who use it, but that died back in the 90’s along with denim. For the rest of your face use neutral tones to make the other aspects stand Spotlight Writer: Max Alavarez out. Using a peach blush, or sand colored Above the mountains way up high blush is what will take the attention from BY KELLY CAPPELLO “I just go with the ow,” he said, the rest of your face to your colored eyes. Sports Editor adding that his entire purpose is to The world below my eyes  is will give the look that was seen on entertain the reader. Atop the Dragon I fly the runway for the fall season. As for In school, senior Max Alvarez is Max has had a signi cant writers’ your hair, maybe add a streak of vibrant just another student contributing to block for a year, but intends to disassemble Soaring through the night sky color like light blue or bright green. Also the shambling of hallway tra c and the the barricade by spending half his time Stars above we reach for height wear it in a more relaxed fashion. Last slamming of lockers, but in the world of watching How to Train your Dragon, and season was tight ponytails fan  ction he is a character with a forceful the other half his time updating his pro le The moons glow shines so bright and slick hairstyles, imagination and a passion to match it. on fan ction.com, where his writing Atop the Dragon in flight but now go for a He has an imagination with wings, a is accessible through his author name, low ponytail, a pen with ink and the passion to create a MWA220. Light dawns so bright and true lose braid, or masterpiece. He added con dently, “don’t judge Fills the sky with blue bring back Max Alvarez writes for one reason: me for what I write; judge me [for] how the 80’s pleasure, and he “just needs quiet and I write.” The end was nearing so I knew with frizzed inspiration” to spark his imagination for He intends to pursue a degree in Atop the Dragon I flew out hair . a new piece. English, a job in writing and hopefully an A d d Max is enthused by movies and eventual career as a novelist. Touch on ground I say goodbye some particularly characters in movies, using My hardest not to cry air and them as the minor characters in his own rock this narratives.  is technique formulates an Writer’s Sample: “We fly again you and I” school’s unusual a genre of writing known as fan  ction, that allows his imagination to soar Atop the Dragon I will fly hallways The Dragon I Fly: this fall like his most inspiring characters from Source: Harper’s Bazaar season. How to Train your Dragon. Flying through the clear blue sky The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 13 ARTS AND LITERATURE Spotlight Musician: Yubin Choi BY STAR IRIZARRY “ e people I meet, spectacular developing musicality is di cult, but the Book Review Entertainment Editor repertoire performed at concerts and results are worth it.” “I Was Told rewarding results I get from participating Yubin intends on staying true to music Senior Yubin Choi has succeeded in orchestral activities help me to stay in the future. While she doesn’t plan on There’d Be Cake” in striking the perfect balance. An dedicated to music,” Yubin said. entering a college speci cally for music— BY AOIFE DOWD accomplished cello player as well as an Surprisingly, for all the experience she instead opting for a major in Foreign or academic success, Yubin’s dedication to her has had in the way of live performances, East Asian studies instead—she does hope Managing Editor passions has set her on the road to success. Yubin is still quick to admit that her nerves to stay involved in the musical world. Essay: the word itself provokes Yubin began playing music when she often get the best of her. thoughts of homework and long, was only six-years-old. Starting on the “It’s di cult for me to develop a laborious hours spent staring at a piano, she quickly moved on to the cello by mentality to focus during performances,” screen. Yet essays can be a viable age eight and has been playing ever since. she said. “It’s hard to not make mistakes source of entertainment and, wait Today, Yubin’s awarded cello and perform with expression and musicality for it… humor. performance has allowed her to participate at the same time.” Sloane Crosley’s collection of in various programs and special bands. Drawing inspiration from such her misadventures provides the roughout her high school composers as Shostakovich, Satie and reader with a candid look at the years, she has played in the Marywood Chopin, Yubin continuously attempts to adjustment to adulthood while we, University Honors Orchestra, the model herself after those musicians she the readers, are forced to read and PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators deems “better” than herself. often grimace as she attempts to Association) District 10 Orchestra, the When she isn’t playing her cello, Yubin maneuver herself through the limbo PMEA Region 4/5 Orchestra, the PMEA dedicates her time to the volleyball team that exists between college and true All-State Orchestra and the MENC and her studies. She has taken a slew of adulthood. (Musical Educators National Conference) AP courses throughout her four years and True tales of accidental All-Eastern Orchestra. She additionally continues to excel. Yubin stands proudly with her cello in “butter y-napping” and bipolar attended the Performing Arts Institute of “For me, music’s greatest challenge is the orchestra room. bosses provide humor through Wyoming Seminary this past summer and the actual reward,” Yubin said. “Balancing Photo by Star Irizarry their undying accuracy while plays in the high school’s string quartet. my work load, perfecting technique, and Crosley’s commentary provides an unashamed and realistic view of all the incidents. Yet within these hysterical narratives, Crosley  nds ways to access thought provoking topics such as terrorism and religion Presents with great tact and insight. Her unpretentious and humble look back on her own ego in motion creates stories too good to be true. Crosley’s explanation of how her name is pronounced or rather mispronounced, her parent’s neurotic tendencies, a desire to have a crippling illness and her subtle attempts to escape being a bridesmaid sound straight out of an episode of “Seinfeld.” But these anecdotes play to the slightly sel sh tendencies in all of us. With stories that occupy no more than 20 pages each provide COTA Students a lesson and a laugh in the time it would take you to  nish a chapter. Present at Festival A tribute to the “just one of those From Sept. 9 to Sept. 11, four jazz members from the Delaware days” days and self-indulgence, Auditions in early January Valley High School band attended a jazz festival compiled of all Crosley’s essays are worthy of an “A+.” the surrounding districts, located at the Delaware Water Gap. Performances: April 13, 14, & 15 Celebration of the Arts (COTA) is an event that represents all the musical talent that high school students possess through performances. Contributed Photo / Caption by Fatima Ibrahim Page 14 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT Music Column 2011 VMAs Exceed Expectations Christina Perri BY ANTHONY REYES not even trying to lip-sync his own song and “Love On Top” and at the end revealing Sta Writer just letting the music play as he  ew around her baby bump to the world proving the BY EMILY MCKINNEY the crowd. pregnancy rumors to be true. Opinions Editor Usually the VMAs have at least one Later in Following this display, jaw-dropping controversial moment, but the night Gaga Gaga was awarded with Best When the excitement of Katy this year the show had both surprises and gave the Michael Female Video of the year and, Perry’s Friday nights and Ke$ha’s amazing entertainment. Jackson Video at the end of the show, Katy glitter obsession wear o , a good Lady Gaga opened the VMAs, or rather Vanguard Award Perry took home the biggest song with a deep meaning is Jo Caldrone opened the VMAs for Lady to none other award of the night for Video often what’s Gaga. than Brittany Of e Year. needed at the end With a lenghty speech of how Gaga left Spears. A A serious part of the of a long day. him, “Jo” jumped right onto the piano and tribute to all of night however, came with Christina sang Gaga’s hit song “You and I.” her videos was remembering the “legendary Perri is not a very For those who do not know, Jo Caldrone performed by jazz voice” of Amy Winehouse. well-known is Lady Gaga’s drag (dressing as the opposite female dancers e song “Valerie” made big name, but to gender, usually done by men) persona who dancing all by Winehouse, was performed those who made his appearance in Vouge Japan and of her iconic by Bruno Mars. know the her music video for “You and I.” moves. ey Although there was artist, know As the show progressed, awards were used two of her no controversy at the 2011 the great given to Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber for hit songs “Hit VMAs, the show is being emotion she Best Hip Hop video and Best Male video, Me Baby One Source: catwalkqueen viewed as one of the best in brings to respectively. More Time” and years due to performances Source: parolesabc her music. Chris Brown was introduced by Joe “Toxic.” from the biggest stars of the music industry Unlike Jonas and showcased the evolution of music After the award was received, Beyonce and the nation is on edge waiting for the many artists with dance moves, but he was criticized for stole the show by performing her song glory that is Beyonce’s baby. who sing about partying, Perri writes about heartbreak and true emotions. She embraces the feelings that go Emmy 2011 Movie Review along with heartbreak and expresses them in a tasteful and melancholy Winners Unveiled Harry Potter manner. BY MIRANDA ZINN Perri captures her listeners by Arts & Literature Co-Editor e “wizarding keeping the  ashy e ects and sounds world of Harry Potter” out of her music. She keeps it simple e 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sept. came to a grand  nale over the and showcases her talents by making 18. e evening was hosted by Jane Lynch, best known for her summer with the release of the  nal her voice the main focal point. portrayal as Sue Sylvester on Fox’s “Glee”. movie installment, “Harry Potter and Perri’s wide range and vocal e telecast began with four consecutive awards to the Deathly Hallows: Part Two.” abilities keep the songs interesting “Modern Family”, including best comedy on television. Wasting no time, “Deathly Hallows” picks instead of staying on the same notes Sunday was a  nal farewell ceremony for the acclaimed up with the return of Harry, Ron, and Hermione throughout. DirecTV and NBC drama, “Friday Night Lights,” which to Hogwarts. e three heroes are eager to rejoin Her recent hit song, “Jar of wrapped up production a year ago. Host, Kyle Chandler, who with their fellow students and teachers in an e ort Hearts” is a meaningful song about played Coach Eric Taylor, and Jason Katims, the head writer to destroy the  nal horcrux bounding Voldemort to eternal recovering from heartbreak. of the drama, were both awarded Emmy statuettes for their life. She sings with raw emotion and in uential roles in creating the series. Although relatively conclusive and heart-wrenching, puts herself out there truly expressing Other winners in the drama categories include Margo “Deathly Hallows” left me feeling cheated as a reader of the her feelings about the situation. Martindale for her supporting role in FX’s “Justi ed,” Peter series. While I was certainly pleased to see the care with Perri doesn’t cover up her voice Dinklage for his supporting role on “Game of rones,” and which Snape’s memories were handled, I didn’t sense or overdue it with auto tuned sounds Martin Scorsese for directing “Boardwalk Empire.” they were covered completely. e additional lack of and alarms, rather she sets free her Julianna Margulies of CBS’s “Good Wife” took home the emotion following Voldemort’s death was enough talent and emotion and expresses award for the best actress in the drama category. to convince me that Deathly Hallows will what she feels. is ability to go Melissa McCarthy won best actress in a comedy for her never surpass “ e Half Blood Prince” as against the grain as well as the pure role on the new CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly.” my most beloved Potter  lm. talent that she possesses creates a Jim Parsons, star of “ e Big Bang eory,” walked away BY STAR IRIZARRY melodic blend of emotion and reality. with best lead actor in the comedy category. “ e Daily Show Entertainment Editor So if songs with meanings deeper With Jon Stewart” was named the outstanding variety, music than partying are just the thing you’re or comedy series for the ninth time, while CBS’s “ e Amazing looking for, Christina Perri is a great Race” was named the outstanding reality competition series for artist who o ers her emotions for all the eighth time. types of listeners. The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 15 ENTERTAINMENT Stage Collapse Kills Five, Injures 45 Music Column BY ZACH SMICKLE Most managed to escape the falling “After the stage fell, it was complete Country Concerts Sta Writer steel. Associated Press photographer Darron chaos,” said concert-goer Jason Sco eld. Cummings ran and took shelter with several “Many ran to help but some turned and BY FAITH TORKILDSEN On Aug. 13 a massive gust of wind others in a nearby barn. He later described  ed.” Sta Writer shook the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis, e members of Sugarland as well as Indiana, knocking over the stage that Sara Bareilles, who opened the concert, Concert season once again has the county band Sugarland was about to were not injured in the collapse and both come and gone. Summertime is perform on, killing  ve and injuring 45. posted on Twitter and Facebook later that known for nights spent enjoying A powerful thunderstorm ravaged the evening. talented artists. fair with little warning. Shortly before the “You may see on the news that our My concert season began in stage collapsed fair o cials announced the stage collapsed tonight. We are all right. We late June as country star Jason possibility of severe weather later in the are praying for our fans, and for the people Aldean performed at the huge evening. However, within moments, the of Indianapolis,” the Facebook post read. PNC Bank Arts Center arena. storm was raging overhead. “We hope you will join us. ey need your Unpopular Eric Church kicked o “As we all know, weather can change in Source: The Age strength,” the show rocking the stage, which a very rapid period of time,” Indiana State “I’m speechless and feel so helpless. set the mood for the night. As he Police O cer Sgt. Dave Bursten, one of the the moment. Please send love and prayers to Indianapolis ended, the anticipation for Aldean  rst responders said. “We hid in the barn and then we heard tonight. My heart aches for the lives lost spread through the crowd. As the e opening act was just leaving and screams… We heard people just come #indyiloveu,” tweeted Barellies. sun started to set, the show began. the fans were waiting for Sugarland to take running… ere was mass chaos,” said e fair was postponed while the He started his concert with the stage. Within minutes the sca olding Cummings. accident was being investigated. some old favorites to get the fans and stage supports toppled onto the VIP Shortly after the storm subsided people is accident was the worst at the on their feet. “Dirt Road Anthem”, section in front of the stage known as the ran to help those who were injured while fairgrounds since 1963, when an explosion “Texas Was You” and other “Sugar Pit.” others ran to shelter. killed 74 during an ice skating show. miscellaneous songs made up the rest of the concert. e set play list he played had a great balance of songs. Movie Review “Killer Queen” A few weeks later, I was in store for another country concert. Crazy Stupid Love Turns 65 Rodney Atkins performed at a small I walked BY STAR IRIZARRY venue, the Delaware County Fair. into the theater with Entertainment Editor Due to the small site I was high expectation for ‘Crazy able to sit in the front row. Kip Stupid Love’. Allthough I had not Legendary Queen frontman and AIDS victim, Freddie Moore opened the night with some heard many good reviews, I was very Mercury posthumously celebrated his 65th birthday on Sept. 5 self-written songs that moved the excited to see what was in store. with the help of singers, songwriters and Google search engines crowd. e movie opens with Steve Carrell across the world. Atkins began by saluting playing Cal, a middle aged man facing hard “Freddie would have been 65 this year,” tweeted Queen’s America with the National Anthem times in his marriage. After his wife admits guitarist Brian May. “Even though physically he is not here, his strewn into his hit song “Made in to cheating on him, Cal starts to think he needs a presence seems more potent than ever.” America.” change in his life. Jacob, played by Ryan Gosling is May was one of many who paid tribute to the man whose Once everyone was on their a young, hot, ladies man who takes great interest in Cal and  amboyant personality seemed larger than life. Search engine feet for the National Anthem, no decides to make him his new ‘project.’ From shopping to dating giant Google crafted a homage to Mercury complete with one sat back down. tips, Jacob transforms Cal into a lean, mean, dating machine in an animated compilation of Queen classics, while various Atkins performed all upbeat a hilarious manner. Cal and Jacob’s chemistry is what makes musicians—including Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump—posted songs which had the audience this movie a great comedy. YouTube videos to honor the fallen hero. dancing and enjoying the cool As I thought the movie was coming to its end, a e Mercury Phoenix Trust, an organization formed by summer night. hilarious surprise twist changed everything and had surviving Queen members for AIDS awareness, also played His band enhanced Atkins me laughing to exhaustion. I would highly its part in the celebrations. In order to acknowledge Mercury’s performance as his newest guitarist, recommend this movie to everyone I know. life, an event known as “Freddie for a Day” was announced. Bloodline of Lynyrd Skynrd played If you’re in the mood for a great laugh, Participants sported Mercury’s iconic moustache and yellow a three minute solo this is a  lm you’ve got to see. sports jacket to recognize the frontman’s personal impact on Atkins included his fans in his BY SAM FAMULARO their lives. performance. He showed his love News Editor At the end of the day, a quote by the “Killer Queen” himself for his fans by signing hats and seemed most  tting: “ e most important thing, darling, is to giving out guitar picks. live a fabulous life. As long as it’s fabulous, I don’t care how long Each country concert set it is.” great moods and made the nights memorable. Page 16 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Science and Technology Health Aware Star Wars Edited for Blu-Ray Release By Jim Herzog of Darth Vader, instead of being seen as movies which are not quite as controversial, “Flu Shots” Science & Technology Editor entirely heartless and selfish, he now seems but still interesting. For example, in to be throwing The Emperor to save Luke “Episode IV – A New Hope,” R2D2 is By Faith Torkildsen Star Wars, arguably the most popular specifically, not for his own personal gain. hiding from Jawas in a cave which has some Staff Writer science fiction series has finally been Many diehard fans had quite a few rocks obscuring him from view. These rocks converted to today’s highest quality audio qualms with the original “No” scream of are now magical rocks that disappear when Flu shot season started early and visual format, but many people are not Darth Vader from “Episode III – Revenge the Jawas discover and electrocute him. this year. This is in precaution happy about this. Why? of the Sith” and they were very verbal about These rocks were never in the original cut of the terrible sickness, as well Many changes have been and apparently only decided to be as the convenience of getting made to the original films, in half of the new version. vaccinations. and some of them change There are also changes that are Over 50 percent of Americans quite a few details about more than a bit obscure but they receive the flu shot each year, but the characters. do make a difference, for example, usually not until late fall or early The most modern technology has allowed all winter, while the traditional flu controversial of these Ewoks to blink. A change that isn’t shot season runs from October to changes is for “Episode quite obscure, but just as interesting March. VI – Return of the Jedi.” is the presence of a CGI Yoda instead Carry Leach, Physician When Darth Vader throws of the traditional Yoda in “Episode I Assistant at Dingmans Medical The Emperor to his death, Source: Gizmodo – The Phantom Menace.” said flu shot season began earlier he is screaming “No.” This Although many people dislike because vaccinations were given does not happen in the original movie and these changes, a representative from to doctors’ offices sooner this year ends up changing the most obvious motive it. George Lucas responded by editing the Lucasfilm had this to say about them. “Yes, than in the past. for Vader to perform said action. This exact same scream into another movie and the updates are confirmed. We hope fans will As seen throughout the tri- change, which may seem minor, completely people are once again angry with it. wait to see for themselves how they fit into state area, most pharmacies are now and utterly changes the characterization There are also tweaks to the other the Saga before making any judgments.” advertising flu shots at their stores. Registered nurses are working at drugstores to administer flu shots Lawsuit Filed over for a cheaper price. By going to Changes in Netflix Rite Aid or Walgreens people are saving time and money, causing Windows Phone 7 Policy Outrage doctors offices to lose their annual By Zach Smickle By Morganne Mallon flu shot patients. Staff Writer Circulation Co-Manager To save even more time some places are offering drive-thru A lawsuit was filed against tech giant Microsoft on Aug. 31. Netflix, known for its flu shots: roll in, roll down the The suit was filed in Seattle and claims that Windows Phone 7 DVD rentals and online window, and roll up your sleeve. smartphones transmit location data that can be used to track users streaming of thousands This innovative way of medical without their permission. of movies and television service makes getting treated much The main concern of shows for relatively cheap easier, and many places are even plaintiff Rebecca Cousineau monthly fees, has outraged advertising “commuter hours” for is the phone’s camera app. customers over its recent more convenience. When started it asks if the policy changes. Even though a drive-thru saves user would like to transmit Netflix has announced minutes during the day, patients location data to Microsoft. that starting this month with medical problems should use No matter the response, there will be a $6 price Source: Technorati alternative sites to recieve their it appears that the phone increase on the monthly shots. sends location data. fee, as well as a separation of Security researcher the popular DVD and streaming video package into two different Samy Kamkar tested Source: omygiz subscriptions. the Windows device as Additionally, Netflix has put a limit on the amount of movies a a request of the plaintiff user can stream online at once. In order for two people on the same using software that analyzes the data sent by the phone through subscription to watch different movies at the same time they have the network and confirmed that location data was sent without the to invest in an even more costly plan. user’s permission. To top it off, Netflix will have less content starting February “The data captured cannot be correlated to a specific device or 2012 because Starz, which supplies about 1,000 of the company’s user… The camera would not enable Microsoft to identify or ‘track’ movies, backed out of renewing its contract. movements,” said Microsoft in a response to the lawsuit. Netflix has already lost an estimated 1 million of its US Similar lawsuits were filed against Apple and Google, makers of subscribers and the intense criticism from customers implies that it Source: Daily Record News iOS and Android OS, earlier in the year. could be losing even more. The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 17 Science and Technology Apple Proven Not Healthy Steve Jobs Resigns By Valerie Lannon “Apple is committed to ensuring By Kristen Carofano of its rivals, Microsoft. Jobs is said to Staff Writer the highest standards of social Staff Writer have come close to or passed Bill Gates as responsibility throughout our supply the most highly regarded business figure. Apple has recently been accused of chain…the companies we do business The man who has received all the Jobs also helped the company pass allegedly allowing the companies that with use environmentally responsible credit for Apple’s amazing achievements Exxon mobile. He has done many great manufacture its iPhones, iPads and other manufacturing processes,” Apple said in resigned on Aug 24. Steve Jobs is the things for Apple and it wouldn’t be what devices to heavily pollute China. an e-mail reply to organizations making man who changed how we look at and it is today without him. According to the Beijing-based the allegations. use computers, cell phones and media Along with stepping down, he left Institute of Public and Environmental Though Apple claims thatplayers. He co-founded Apple in 1976 high recommendations for Tim Cook Affairs’ (IPE) 46 page report, “The Other manufactures dispose of waste properly, and was the Chief Executive Officer to become the new CEO. Cook was Side of Apple II,” toxic material from 20 ku6.com, a popular Chinese video-sharing (CEO) of Pixar. He recently resigned originally the Chief Operating Officer suspected Apple suppliers has begun to website, posted a video displaying small from CEO to Chairman of the Board. (COO) of Apple. He is also responsible display its effects. The report contained yellow-tinted river supposedly produced “I have always said if there ever came for all the companies’ world wide sales. numerous photos and descriptions of by Apple factories nearby. a time that I could no longer meet my When Jobs took his leaves of absences the damage to the environment as well Again, Apple rebuked, “We require duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO I Cook would take role of CEO, so it isn’t as pollution encroaching rapidly towards that our suppliers prove safe working would be the first to let you know,” said a position he is unacquainted with. local communities. conditions, treat workers with dignity, Jobs. Jobs will still provide his insight The IPE’s report states, “The large and use environmentally responsible Pancreatic cancer and a liver like he has for many years as the new volume of discharge in Apple’s supply manufacturing processes wherever Apple transplant are only two of the medical Chairman of the Board. Even though chain greatly endangers the public’s health products are made,” the Cupertino, conditions Jobs has suffered in the short he has stepped down from being number and safety.” California-based company said. span of 56 years. Throughout his time one, the employees of Apple will still There has also been a “sharp increase” “We hope Apple will face the reality. with Apple he has had several years of listen to his ideas and take what he says of cancer rates throughout local villagers The more its business grows, the more failing health. just as they would if he still was CEO. living near Apple manufactures. pollution it will cause,” said Ma Jun, Jobs was CEO for 14 years and Apple is grateful for the time they Despite the malicious claims, Apple director and founder of the Institute of he has helped Apple have outstanding had with Steve Jobs as CEO and they has continued to deny accusations of the Public and Environmental affairs. accomplishments. Jobs is one of the look forward to seeing what Cook can pollution. many reasons that Apple surpassed one bring to the table for Apple.

Apple Experiences Déjà vu By Faith Torkildsen involved the police. Fortunately the tracking Staff Writer system inside the phone led them to a nearby home. The owner of the home told police that Learning from past mistakes is important. he was at Cava 22 the night the prototype was That is something that someone should have lost but denies ever seeing the phone. told the employees from Apple. This is the With permission from the owner, police second time the hottest phone on the market searched the apartment but found nothing. has been lost, not just misplaced but left at a Apple offered the man a large sum of money bar in the San Francisco area. for any information but he continually denied The déjà vu of this mishap caused worry knowing anything about the lost phone. If the amongst Apple. Last year when the iPhone man were to have the iPhone 5 in his possession 4 prototype was left at a bar, the phone was after denying it, he could face major jail time. picked up and sold to an online tech company The search is still going on for the lost for about five thousand dollars. The leak of prototype. Luckily, after endlessly checking information caused other phone companies buyer sites such as ebay and Craigslist, they to take the iPhone 4’s features and setting for have found no sign of the phone. In early their own benefit. October the hectic search will be over as the To avoid any chance of Apple losing their iPhone 5 will be released to the public for latest technologies in the iPhone 5, they quickly purchase. Page 18 The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 SPORTS Warriors Lack Attack in Loss to Eagles BY DOM MONTEMARANO the di erence maker as the “Once our guys get used to playing their Sports Co-Editor Eagles’ defense halted the new positions, we should start having Warriors’ desperate scoring more success.” On a damp and rainy September attempts late in the second Re ecting back on the previous games, evening, the Warrior soccer team battled half. senior Hunter Newman also maintained the Eagles of Mountain View. e e orts “We played hard the a con dent attitude. “Eventhough we lost of the Warriors were to no avail as they entire game,” senior Kevin a few games, we’re still going to get back were defeated by the Eagles in a closely Quinn recollected. “[We’ve] to the level that we were playing at when contested, 1-0 match. got to pick it up and come we were undefeated,” Newman stated. roughout the game, the defense of back stronger.” Senior Dean Johnson added, “ ere both teams clamped down and sti ed the e injury ridden are no easy games this year; the league is opposing o enses. e stormy weather Warriors fell to 4-2 on the tough, and we found that out today. e caused slick  eld conditions which season and the team slipped to season is far from over, and we can still created a sloppy  rst half. 4th place in the Lackawanna come out on top.” In an e ort to strengthen the Soccer League standings. e Come out and support the Warriors Warriors attack, senior Hunter Newman standings, however, remained on Tuesday Oct. 11 as they take on shifted from goalie to a  eld position in tight as the top four teams are Scranton Preparatory High School at the second half. only separated by two games. Warrior Stadium. e lone goal was scored with 36:57 “We’re battling the left in the second half, as Mountain View injury bug and we had a lot Junior Jason Clader battles an mid elder, Zebb Cross, connected on a of players playing in positions defender for position in the air to long distance strike to give the Eagles a they’re not familiar with,” said win a header. 1-0 advantage. Cross’ goal proved to be varsity coach Aaron Stark. Photo by Dom Montemarano Lady Warriors Thrash Cross Country Team Spartans Dominates Meet BY DOM MONTEMARANO On defense, senior Yubin Choi paced BY MORGANNE MALLON Bachelder. Sports Co-Editor the Warriors with 9 digs and 9 service Circulation Co-Manager Overall, the DV boys faced one points; sophomore, Jessica Balcarcel loss to Honesdale but were able to After starting o the 2011 season added 12 digs and 7 service points. Delaware Valley hosted the cross beat Western Wayne, Carbondale with two consecutive victories, the girls Re ecting on the game, varsity coach country meet on Sept. 20, where the volleyball team improved their record to Mrs. Bridget Crawford said, “Our hitters and Forest City. The girls lost to 3-0 after thrashing the Wyoming Valley did an awesome job and we’re continuing team faced Honesdale, Carbondale, Honesdale and Western Wayne but West Spartans on Sep. 14. e Warriors to get better on defense.” Western Wayne and Forest City. defeated Forest City and Carbondale. swept all three sets with  nal scores of 25- Come out and support the Warriors Senior Luke Beecher led the “Everyone seems to be running 11, 25-11 and 25-17. at their next home game on Oct. 4 when boys team placing 7th with a time really well so far,” Decker said, roughout the three sets, the they take on Pittston Area High School. of 18:23, closely followed by Warriors pummeled the Spartans with adding that “the team needs to work their superb passing and their sophomore Jamil Mirabito who on keeping an even pace.” dominant hitting. placed 17th with a time of 19:21 and Senior Aaron Brown praised the In the  rst set, after the junior Shane McCrory who placed perfect condition of today’s meet as score was narrowed to a 16-9 18th with a time of 19:28. he feels the DV cross country course Delaware Valley advantage, the As for the girls, junior Allison Warriors went on a 9-2 run to is one of the smoothest courses in the win the set. From that point on, Decker placed 27th with a time of surrounding area. the Warriors grasped control 20:18, breaking the school record for “I’m very optimistic that and never let go. the quickest time on the girls team. the rest of the season will go Leading the Warriors, were “I thought they did very well,” smoothly,” Coach Bachelder said outside hitters senior Carissa said varsity coach Miss Beckee Dube and sophomore Taylor enthusiastically. Braunagel. Braunagel led the Photo by Morganne Mallon team with 10 kills, while Dube closely followed with 7 kills. “It was a really good game,” Dube recollected. “We still have Sophomore Taylor Braunagel leaps for the a lot of things to work on to get kill. ready for the next game.” Photo by Dom Montemarano The Del.Aware - September 30, 2011 Page 19 SPORTS Warrior Rackets Fail to Swat Hornets Spotlight BY KELLY CAPPELLO not come easily. Liz Caldwell rattled second doubles team the opening set. Sports Editor her opponent to the brink of e Hornets took the next two sets insanity with her Roger Federer- to conclude the match. First doubles Athletes On Monday Sept 19, the Delaware like composure; Marcial repeatedly team, Bensley and Belsterling, Valley Warrior girls tennis team hunted the forced her opponent to approach played with focus and precision. Honesdale Hornets armed with rackets; the net, sealing those points with Belsterling’s powerful cross- In every issue, the Del.Aware unfortunately, the Hornets escaped, and the impressive lobs; McKean raised her court volley to end the  rst set recognizes outstanding athletes Warriors lost the battle 1-4. intensity against her opponent in made a statement from various sports. For this issue, Despite the team’s defeat, senior the second half. that sealed their the Spotlight Athletes are: captains Karlee Bensley, Jennifer Forgit “She really started to whack victory. and Michelle McKean demonstrated the ball,” said spectator and fan, “We need to an infectious, uplifting spirit as they Mr. Mike Sotak. focus in practice and get our encouraged others to root for their fellow e Delaware Valley feet moving, and I think we can take Katie Murphy, Junior, Field teammates. doubles teams had more them down the second time around,” Hockey- She is a hard-working e Hornets defeated the three success against the Hornets. Bensley concluded. dominant force in the mid- eld. Delaware Valley singles players: juniors Liz Forgit’s understanding of the game Junior Liz Caldwell aces opponent. Caldwell and Dominique Marcial and senior paired with senior Marygrace Kennedy’s Photo by Kelly Cappello Michelle McKean; but Hornet success did footwork and strong net-play earned the Marygrace Kennedy, Senior, Tennis- She has been playing DV Golf Putts Short of Victory outstanding doubles this season. BY AUDREY-RENEE CREEGAN their success considering the unfavorable Scranton Prep took third in the state last Circulation Co-Manager weather. year as a team. DV’s record this year is 0-8- “Our team lost, but we fought hard,” 1. On Friday, Sept. 23, said junior “I’m disappointed in how I ended the Delaware Valley golf Connor the last home match of the year,” said Joe Santiago, Junior, Football- team played Scranton Quinn. Cody Cox. “Overall I think it has been a He ran over 100 yards the week of Prep despite the pouring Scranton good year for the team since [we] have all the Homecoming game. rain. e  nal score was Prep has improved so much.” 4-5 in favor of Scranton traditionally roughout the entire season, junior Prep. had a very good Cody Cox has led the team as the number “I thought the match team with a one player and has even made it to districts. went well considering the great record Even though Cox did not win his match, Cody Cox, Junior, Golf- He conditions,” said Coach and great Salus still considers him the star athlete. made it to districts and is the overall Jim Salus. “Our kids File photo players. In the “As an individual I’m excited for number one player. played well.” past, Delaware districts. Hopefully I can return to the state Junior Cody Cox refl ects upon the Valley has championships again this year and bring Everyone on the team’s performance. team was surprised at never beaten Delaware Valley a state title,” said Cox. Scranton Prep. Allison Decker, Junior, Cross Country- Her hard work has earned Warriors Defeat Island Coast Gators her a record race-time of 20:18. BY KELLY CAPPELLO con dence that led them to victory a uni ed e ort and demonstrated good Sports Editor Kick-o was at 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 2. character. Coach Keith Olsommer was proud that “It was a great experience for the guys On Aug. 29, while most students in his players played to their ability, presented on the team. ey represented Delaware Cassidy Cohen, Junior, the tri-state area were enduring the loss of Valley in a very positive manner in how Volleyball- Her leadership, power and anxiously awaiting the delayed they played and how they acted as a group motivation and all around arrival of the  rst day of school, the Warrior away from the football aspect of the trip,” performance have been football players had their heads in the he said. phenomenal. clouds, literally, as they traveled to Orlando After expertly taking care of business, the where they defeated the Gators of Island Warriors yanked o their cleats, and slipped Coast High School, 24-14. into their sandals. Together, they enjoyed Christian Henry, Junior, e Warriors and Gators had exchanged their time at Universal Orlando Resort and Soccer- He scored eight goals in the  lms from two of last year’s season games the four theme parks at Walt Disney World  rst three games: two against North which enabled the teams to prepare for the Resort: Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Pocono, four against Honesdale, face-o . Island Coast also had numerous Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. and two against Scranton. videos posted on YouTube that were closely The Warrior football team celebrates Coach Olsommer con dently evaluated by Delaware Valley, giving the their victory against Island Coast. concluded, “I hope it’s a sign of good things Warriors an edge on the  eld and the Contributed Photo to come.” The Del.Aware Page 20 September 30, 2011 Sports Varsity Football Destroys Invaders By Lauren Grady senior Joey Hunt followed with the kick and an extra began with a 35 yard field goal, making the score 17-0. Editor in Chief point for his team, making the score 7-0. West Scranton began its offensive run with a delay After receiving the kick, West Scranton ran out of of game penalty but gained 42 yards on their next play. On Delaware Valley’s Homecoming weekend, opportunities and was forced to kick the ball to their Despite defensive efforts by juniors Martin Strenk and the Warriors were crowned opponents. Warrior wide Cory Savarese, the Invaders scored a touchdown and champions over the West receiver Nick McIntyre received the extra point with minutes left in the quarter, Scranton Invaders, 30-13. snatched the ball from the air making the score 17-7. The game began slowly with and took it to the Invaders; DV refused to back down after the West Scranton neither team scoring in the first with only seven minutes touchdown; one yard away from the end zone, Schor quarter. The Warriors took a remaining in the first half, completed a pass to junior Connor Decker and upped time out with minutes left to go McIntyre ran the ball through the Warriors lead to 23-7. No extra point was gained in the quarter, but no successful a wall of West Scranton after a leaping block made by the Invaders. runs were completed by the players making the score 13-0 Tackles by seniors Jeremy Engel and John Harsch home team. A fumble recovery and then 14-0 after a kick by prevented the Invaders from scoring again in the quarter. by the Warriors ended the Hunt. The final quarter of the game began with a West first quarter and foreshadowed A field goal attempt was Scranton touchdown, decreasing their deficit to 23-13. success for DV in the upcoming made by Delaware Valley to The Warriors ended with another winning play by parts of the game. round out the half, but the Harsch who intercepted the ball and brought his team to score remained 14-0 going its own 40 yard line. The Warrior’s juniorWarrior quarterback, Bryan Schor, eludes quarterback, Bryan Schor, into the third quarter. After numerous advances by the Warriors, the quickly scored a touchdown two oncoming rushers. Taking the excitement into game ended with a 46 yard touchdown by junior Lucas Photo by Lauren Grady minutes into the quarter and the second half, the Warriors Markowitz. Warrior Field Hockey Team Beats Wyoming Area By Kelly Cappello perfectly executed; it was a goalie’s worst nightmare.” Sports Editor Senior captains Maura Schaffer and Faith Torkildsen (goalie) led the defense to a shutout victory. On Sept. 21, while most Delaware Valley girls Schaffer outplayed each opponent with fearless were busy scrubbing their faces free of 80s makeup, the aggression, while Torkildsen’s intelligence in the cage Delaware Valley girls’ field hockey team defeated the earned her 10 saves. Wyoming Area Warriors 2-0. Junior midfielders Rhiannon Hasenauer and Katie Senior Christi Murphy scored the first goal, a Murphy and senior midfielder Brooke Houseknecht precise power shot assisted by a cross from senior captain were essential to the defense to offense transition Kyrsten Brockmann whose speed and stick skills carried as they sprinted down the field in support of their the team 50 yards into their offensive half. Brockmann defensive line and then up the field to aid the attack. once again assisted sophomore Grace Farrell who Players tribute their success to team unity. manipulated the ball through defenders for a shot and During post-game conversation, Farrell another Warrior goal. Murphy and Brockmann also commented, “It wasn’t just offense that won that excited the crowd with goals that did not count for game; it was everyone. We were a brick house,” senior Senior Kyrsten Brockmann and sophomore Grace complicated reasons. Murphy added. “We started the game off together and Farrell work together to win possession. During the post-game excitement, junior Grace ended it together because when you play together you Photo by Kelly Cappello Cadigan complimented Farrell’s skill, “That goal was win together.” Division 1 Update Upcoming Home Games Leaving as a star from the DV football team, Tuesday, Oct. 4 Thursday, Oct. 13 Brandon Clemons is currently at Michigan State, 4:30 Girls’ Field Hockey vs. 6:00 Boys’ Varsity Soccer vs. making his dreams a reality. Honesdale High School Abington Heights High School His transformation into a college student athlete 4:30 Girls’ Volleyball vs. Pittston put him to the test, undergoing intense workouts Area High School Friday, Oct. 14 but coming out with full confidence in his team, 7:00 Boys’ Varsity Football vs. Valley and himself. Clemons is hoping to impact the Tuesday, Oct. 11 View High School team by pushing himself to make the other 4:15 Girls’ Field Hockey vs. Hazelton Area High School Monday, Oct. 17 teammates better football players. So far, he has 4:30 Girls’ Volleyball vs. 4:15 Girls’ Field Hockey vs. dressed on the sideline for home games but has Tunkhannock High School Wallenpaupack Area High School not played. 6:00 Boys’ Soccer vs. Scranton Contributed Photo / Caption by Brooke Houseknecht Prepatory High School