he hip’s og Volume 50. No. 4 The Student Newspaper of Cinnaminson High School May 2009 1197 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson NJ 08077 TwoT Local TeensS Accused of HeinousL Act The two boys no- matter over night as investi- fi ed quickly through Offi cer by Molly Rollins ‘09 ticed a peculiar black wire gators plunged into the case. Seymour as a Resource Of- What’s Editor-in-Chief sticking out of the ground. Those alleged responsible fi cer because he deals with Upon pulling the wire, parties were two Cinnamin- the insides in the building,” Inside... Two younger Cin- slowly, a dog’s head ap- son district students, a 15 commented Interim Princi- naminson boys were enjoy- peared from a hastily dug year-old and 17-year old. In pal Darlene Llewellyn. ing a peaceful bike ride past shallow grave. The kids im- a March 21 st edition of the A report from the the grounds behind New Action News-Philadelphia 2009 Prom Albany school during mid- further revealed shocking Returns to Cherry March. The wooded area be- details to the crime. The dog, hind the elementary school a female black Labrador Hill’s Crowne is blooming with life as the Retriever named “Ember”, Plaza dull winter colors trans- belonged to the 15-year- forms into the bright greens old’s family. “Ember” is of spring. The trails behind believed to have been killed page 3 New Albany are familiar on February 28, the day she to many of CHS’ students, was reported as missing. but the scene in which these “They confessed to boys discovered that day me yesterday they went be- was something beyond their hind New Albany school. Continuing Trend young imaginations. The one kid took a .22-cali- Cinnaminson is a ber rifl e from his grand- of Tattoos Still tranquil town of little crime. father’s house, brought it Evident at CHS According to a 2003 report in a guitar case behind the school,” explained Detec- conducted by the FBI, the Photo by Christina Macey ‘09 estimated 15,000 person The woods behind New Albany Elementary School where the tive Richard Calabrese of page 5 town has an extremely low scene of an alleged”disturbing” crime occurred in March. the Cinnaminson Police in violent crime rate- 1.4 peo- an interview with Action ple per 1,000 people. mediately contacted local Trentonian , the article stated News. “The one juvenile However, the halcy- animal protection, and soon the “17-year-old is an 11th- said the dog was sick and on of peace that surrounds police arrived on a scene grader who was transferred his family couldn’t afford to Cinnaminson’s small com- that was described by Sgt. to an out-of-district private put the dog down.” munity was disrupted March William Covert in a March school in Cherry Hill (from) However, according nd 21 st , 2009. Soon, in national 22 article of the Burlington Cinnaminson High School to Offi cer Seymour, the dog Senior Trip and regional websites and County Times as “disturbing a year ago. The 15-year wasn’t the spitting image of old was a freshman at Cin- Refl ections and newspapers, a sickening and scary”. health, but in no way what- story with a Cinnaminson The crime, unfortu- naminson High School.” soever did it need to be “put nately, evolved into a larger “They were identi- Recommendations setting was published. Continued on Page 2 NHS Holds Hawaiian-Themed Blood Drive page 6 pecting a better turnout to people and makes them by John Piccolo ‘09 then previous years; at feel very sympathetic to- Staff Writer least 40-50 more donors wards those who need than last year.” Mrs. Hy- blood which gives them a Since 1990, the National land explained. reason to donate,” senior Honors Society of CHS has held the “We usually have Jerry Calendo stated. American Red Cross blood drive. DiLeo Family less donors then the NHS Advisor Mrs. Each year, NHS and the American amount who sign up be- Hyland also thinks Legacy Strong in Red Cross strive to collect the most cause some cannot meet the presentation donations of blood possible, and this Cinnaminson certain qualifi cations.” serves as an impor- year is no exception. Mrs. Hyland also stated. The blood drive will be held tant role to bring in donors. A key addition on Friday, May 1 st in the small gym. “One thing I think the as- page 12 that should attribute to In order to give blood, donors must sembly does is make sure having more donors this meet certain qualifi cations. Donors everyone is asked to give. year is an assembly that The common reason most must be at least 17 years of age, must be over includes a presentation people don’t give blood 110 lbs, and cannot have gotten a tattoo in given by the American is because they are never Pennsylvania within the past year due to the Red Cross on April 8. asked, this prevents that.” fact that most tattoo parlors in the state of Though this is only the Mrs. Hyland noted. Pennsylvania are not registered. second year for the as- It may seem like NHS advisor Mrs. Hyland is ex- sembly, it is defi nitely many give blood, but the pecting a great turnout this year. “I’m ex- attracting more donors. reality is that only 5% of “I believe that the as- sembly brings awareness Continued on Page 3 Page 2 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Evidence Found Ties Suspects to Gang Activity Llewellyn. “There’s been has added further severity that.” involved in the crime on ... Continued from Page 1 rumors going around but it to the crime. Neo-Nazis’ are At CHS, there are some level.” However, he needs to be clear that this those who share the views strict clothing policies that said that a handful of these down there and was a torturing, not a mercy and beliefs of the German avoid the advertisement of kids simply lived in the then.” Seymour added that killing.” Nazis from post World gangs. In the 2008-2009 town and didn’t necessarily “the dog had recently been The offi cial War II. The Aryan Nation school agenda, the following attend Cinnaminson High to the vet and was sent home charges against the boys organization, founded is written on the subject of School itself. with antibiotics.” are possession of a gun on by Richard Butler in the attire: “(Gangs) are Burlington Coun- school grounds, animal 1970’s, is strongly based in “Students may not wear/ not common at CHS ty Times writer David cruelty, possession of anti-Semitism and extreme carry garments or jewelry whatsoever. If there were Levinsky wrote in his March a weapon for unlawful racialized religion. which depict bias symbols, fi ve students I’d be shocked, nd 22 article that “At the Ani- purposes, committing a “There’s information hate messages, or is there’s only a small few,” mal Emergency Service crime on behalf of a criminal that’s come out that’s given intended to harass threaten, says Mrs. Llewellyn. “Most of South Jersey in Mount street gang and solicitation me reason to believe this was intimidate or demean an of the gang members (of Laurel, examination and of another to join a street part of gang involvement,” individual or group because the gang the accused boys necropsy revealed the ani- gang. admits Offi cer Seymour. of sex, color, race, religion, are accused of belonging mal had been tortured and The Burlington The evidence disability, national origin to) aren’t even from our shot at point-blank range in County Times reported that Offi cer Seymour speaks of or sexual orientation. district, and it’s believed the rear of its skull with a “both boys were brought was revealed in a startling Included in this are articles that most of the connections .22 caliber fi rearm.” to Cinnaminson police quote by Sgt. Covert in a of clothing, apparel and or were made online.” “Being an animal headquarters and confessed March 21 st edition of the accessories such as display On the subject of lover, I found it extremely to torturing and killing Trentonian : “This is all of colors, symbols, signs animal abuse, in which disturbing,” commented the animal. The 15-year- basically public record of etc. indicating affi liation Pet-Abuse.com lists 364 Offi cer Seymour. “I’m sure old is currently lodged stuff the school has been with any gang or group incidents of reported animal that’s the general feeling in the Burlington County collecting on (the 15-year- associated with criminal cruelty cases in the state of among the students and staff Juvenile Detention Center old), from his going onto activity.” New Jersey since 1989. here (at CHS).” in Pemberton and the the computers at school. “You’re legally Since 2003, nine cases of After an 17-year-old was released to He actually left a folder in allowed to be in a gang. animal abuse for Burlington investigation, a.22-caliber the custody of his mother.” school one day, and a teacher You’re just not allowed to County have been reported. rifl e was found less than 50 Mrs. Llewellyn found it and turned it over to recruit for a gang. If you The majority of animal feet away from the dog in assumed “neither of them the school resource offi cer. commit a crime on behalf of abuse fi ndings are pets that a plastic case covered with would return to school.” It had writings, it had like a gang it’s much more severe have been neglected by dirt, branches and leaves. The fact that both a manifesto, racist beliefs, punishment,” explained their owners, however, and The rifl e was apparently boys were alleged members things like that, things that Mrs. Llewellyn. not killed with intention. taken from one of the boy’s and allegedly acting on they want to do, including Offi cer Seymour “It’s not a very com- families without the owner’s behalf of a gang, which practicing torturing animals stated that “several mon thing,” says Offi cer consent. has been confi rmed by and killing them, things like Cinnaminson kids were ... 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Ms. Zuckerman states, “The the dinner menu. Din- by Keely-Shea Smith ‘09 ing this year’s prom at the band we hired for the prom is Dreamtime from Philadel- ner will be different this Staff Writer Cherry Hill Crowne Plaza. phia. They recently played at the Constitution Center for year compared to that of last Despite the hard New Years Eve.” For those of you who are worried about year. The arrival of spring work, junior class secretary dancing to jazz music all night…don’t be! Stations will be pro- brings one idea to the minds’ Kimberly Saginario says, Ms. Zuckerman assures, “The people who play in vided in order to accom- of teenagers: Prom. “It’s been a really great ex- the band do this for a living and perform every genre of modate all the students in Cinnaminson’s perience planning this year’s attendance. prom date is set for May 21, prom! I think we have come Italian, Turkey which is still a few weeks up with an exciting theme.” Carving, and Meat stations away. Nevertheless, it is al- Ms. Zuckerman will all be present. Other ready a hot topic of conver- commented saying, “Last food will also be available, sation among the students year’s prom was wonderful such as appetizers and side of CHS. with the Oriental theme, but dishes. Senior Laura Bi- the class offi cers wanted to As for dessert, the anchi was asked what she change the format of this options will be endless. The thought of when she hears year’s prom.” students will not be disap- the word prom. “Girls in This year, ‘Holly- pointed with the selection dresses, boys in tuxes, danc- wood’ and the ‘Oscars’ are of tasty treats and delicious ing, fl owers, yummy food, the center of the event. Kim cappuccino! pictures, friends, memo- adds, “It’s been a lot of fun This year’s prom has ries…and the party bus!” incorporating the ‘Holly- an infi nite amount of details, she says excitedly. wood’ and ‘Oscar’ themes but naming them would only This is the general into this year’s prom. From photo courtesy of www.oc-usa.com/city spoil the surprises that await response for most students the invitations to the deco- The Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill is the location of the guests. that have attended the prom rations, every detail will add the CHS Hollywood-Themed Prom on May 21, 2009. But here’s some ad- in previous years. to the excitement!” vice: be prepared to look However, an event The theme is only a music. Prior to the event, we will distribute a request list stunning on the red carpet, like this takes a ton of plan- small part of the big picture, so that everyone can tell us what he or she wants to hear. smile at the cameras, be ning, teamwork, and a cre- though. This year it is all We had this band for the 2006 prom and not a single person caught on fi lm, and create ative edge. Ms. Zuckerman, about the details. was in their seat!” memories that will last a Ms. Degenhardt, and the One new highlight of the Another important aspect of the prom, of course, is lifetime. Blood Drive Seeks Donors to Gain Greater Success

Continued from Page 1 Though donors sign up on their own, each NHS member is of them being High School students. required to fi nd at least two donors The American Red Cross is trying to outside the student body willing to increase the amount of donors by lowering sign up. This extra effort is only the required age of donors to 16 in some hoping to increase the amount of states, instead of the current age of 17. donations made. As of right now, 22 states have Many students feel good lowered the age to 16, but New Jersey will about giving blood and are proud soon make it 23. to be a part of the cause. “It feels Only 2.5 % of eligible donors in great to know that I could po- New Jersey donate, hopefully lowering the tentially save a life.” Senior Tim donation age will increase this number. Cummings said. Other students This year, the blood drive is taking are giving blood because of expe- on a couple new changes. Compared to riences they’ve had. last year’s vampire theme, the theme for “I’m donating because this years drive will be a Hawaiian “Life I once needed blood and I know Preserver” theme. someone else out there needs it Outside of the Main Offi ce, a giant just like I did,” senior Cayte Bray wave will cover the wall, and amongst stated. that wave will be hibiscus fl owers and life The National Honors So- photo courtesy of www.ochealthinfo.com ciety has high hopes this year of preservers. The NHS members have spent weeks planning the annual On each hibiscus fl ower will be the breaking the school record of 220 blood drive and hope it’s the success that past events have been name of every girl who has donated blood. pints, set in 2007. NHS encour- As for the boys who have donated, their This assures that all donors are fully hydrated, which lowers ages all eligible donors to give name will appear on each life preserver. the risk of donors feeling light headed and uneasy once the process blood. The blood that you donate In addition to offering refreshments is over. Also, the NHS members walking around in bright green goes to a great cause and each do- after blood has been taken, the American shirts that day are there to assist the donors. Whether it is assisting nor will walk out knowing that Red Cross is now offering a hydration them to the hydration center or just keeping the person calm while they have saved a life. center before blood is taken. giving blood, those people are there to help. Suspects of Animal Abuse are Still Under Investigation Continued from Page 2 Seymour concluded the boys may face further and events that one might’ve students for quite some time Seymour about animal The fate of possible charges in addition not once thought possible in to come. abuse. the accused boys is to the four charges they’ve such a quiet town. “I’ll be happy to see “I’ve been an offi - still uncertain. The obtained. The vicious dog Moreover, the it all come to a conclusion,” cer in Cinnaminson for 15 investigation, unfortunately, abuse and killing has opened incident is unlikely to be fi nishes Offi cer Seymour. “I years and there have been is still carrying on more the eyes of Cinnaminson’s forgotten in the minds of hope they get help. I think less than 5 cases I’ve seen,” than a month later and residents to sinister dangers the high school’s staff and they need to.” Page 4 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Creativity Rocks Wordstock New Budget Causes by Alicia Ireland ‘12 Staff Writer Concerns in Education by Alyssa Sperduto ‘10 Program, the state has cho- Poetry is known as the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for Staff Writer sen to cancel the new pre- exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts. Last year, Cinnaminson school program as well. held its sixth annual Poetry Slam competition for students. This year was a little different The concern for By cancelling this in the sense that the meaning and name have changed. Poetry Slam is now Word Stock, education during our na- program, Cinnaminson is which is intended to be less about the competition and more of a celebration of creative tion’s economic hard- not allowing parents or expression. guardians to enable their Word Stock is a way where stu- ship is currently absent. children to get a jump start dents can express themselves and show Due to the lack of on their education. a whole different side to them that no money within the house- The pre-school one knew. holds, education is being program would have only Participation was open to all negatively affected by it. helped our citizens ben- Amaranth members and any students After much dis- efi t from what the children who were interested. As long as some- cussion, the Cinnaminson would have gotten out of it one wanted to talk, or just wanted some- Board of Education has and the rise in test scores one to listen to something they wrote, made many alterations while due to an earlier introduc- then this was the perfect place. formulating the new state tion to various topics. In the past, most reactions to the budget that many could fi nd Although the bud- Poetry Slam were very positive. The discomfort with. get may have a lot to of- only difference between this year and Because of the fer, it seems that educa- last year is that no numbers were used budget crisis, the Board is tion is not as high of a for judging the poems this year. choosing to release four priority as it needs to be The Poetry Slam began because members of Cinnaminson’s because of the country’s of an idea Mrs. O’Hearn had after read- High School staff and re- struggle with money dur- ing about the National Slam Compe- considering many teach- ing these economic times. titions. She felt it was a place where ing assistant positions. This is not the fi rst students could celebrate creatively and Superintendent Dr. time that there have been act as a way to acknowledge April as Illuzzi has denied that this problems with receiving National Poetry Month. The purpose of cut in teaching positions money for our school’s bud- this event, as Mrs. O’Hearn said, “Is to would lead to a larger num- get. give voice to creative expression.” ber of students in class. This year, Mrs. O’Hearn was photo by Kristin Koloski ‘09 However, many citi- According to Dr. nervous about not having enough stu- Word Stock is a type of poetry slam that zens are concerned with the Illuzzi, “...around six years dents who wanted to perform at Word was organized by Amaranth. It’s where stu- education, or lack thereof, ago, the second check that Stock. Since the event has a new name, dents read their works and performed them. that may occur if they de- was supposed to be admin- istered in June had been re- meaning, and judging style, she hoped that those new changes won’t make students not crease the number of teach- ported missing. Therefore, want to join. However, during previous years, Mrs. O’Hearn actually had to turn away ers and classes within Cin- Cinnaminson only received some willing candidates because so many did sign up. naminson High School. 19 instead of the 20 checks Word Stock was held in the library on April 24th; however, not every class was Special education is promised by the state aid, able to attend the event. Due to the size of the library and times at which Word Stock was also another concern with which enables us to pay for held, only certain English classes will be able to go to it. Hand-made posters were made the new proposed budget. the school’s bills and the by the students that listed the date, times, and the description of Word Stock to help attract The students that take part district’s staff payrolls”. participants and an audience. The members of Amaranth and other participating students in this important program “There have also put much time and effort into this event and were appreciative of the support it received. are not even receiving a penny more than they did in been rumors that, for this the 2008-2009 school bud- school year, we will not re- Student-Faculty Volleyball Game get. ceive even one check for the by Kristin Koloski ‘09 This upsetting real- month of June,” explains News Editor ity is causing Cinnaminson Dr. Illuzzi “...the Board of to consider bringing some Education has more trouble On behalf of the of the students that use out- with collecting money from Student Council and NHS, of-district resources back the state than with the local a student, faculty volley- into our town. tax payers who must cope ball game was organized on By bringing those with yet another increase in April 8, 2009. students back; however, taxes in order to help aid the They put together Cinnaminson is complying school’s newly proposed this event in order to col- with a lower value in educa- budget”. lect canned food to deliver tion due to lack of proper re- On Tuesday, April to the American Food Bank. sources within our district. 21, the citizens of Cin- Those who brought in Since there is not naminson did pass the lo- canned food received raffl e enough money to distrib- cal budget by a much larger tickets at the door, which ute to the students involved margin than in the past, 990 gave them a chance to win with the Special Education yeas to 726 nays. one of the many door priz- es. The few rules for the championship game. In fact, the students tournament were that each The fi nal two teams in the had collected 135 lbs. worth team must have three male championship were The of canned food, which was students, one male teach- White Degenhardts and the then delivered to the Ameri- er, three female students, Purple People Eaters. After can Food Bank. and one female teacher. two games of intense play- In addition to play- Throughout the tournament, ing, The White Degenhardts photos by Brittany Wun ing for a good cause, this the games were played in came out victorious and (top left) The victorious team, The White Degenhardts af- game also gave people the a pool play fashion, which walked away with a fi rst- ter their big win. (bottom) Mr. Gill practicing beforehand. opportunity to have fun. eventually ended with a place trophy. Page 5 FEATURESThe Ship’s Log May 2009 Tattoos a Continuing Trend Among CHS Students said. thetics choice, “Tattoos are sonally pleasing or mean- sides making sure an artist by Kyle Albasi ‘09 Nevertheless, tattoos awesome,” reported senior ingful, and those spiritually is skilled enough, safety is Staff Writer have proved to be a lasting Frank Warrington. motivated. Whatever the de- of highest concern. When fad, with more than one-third When deciding to sign, it is important that one going for a tattoo important The practice of body of those aged 18-25 having get a tattoo there are three must give it a lot of thought safety concerns that should art has been going on for as at least one tattoo. For many, important factors tattoo art- to make sure they will still be addressed are autoclave long as over 5,000 years. tattoos are fi nd it and sterilization certifi ca- The earliest known permanent mean- tion, that the artist are wear- tattoos were found on Ötzi testaments i n g f u l ing gloves, different train- the Iceman, the oldest natu- to a mean- 40 or 60 ing he/she has received, and ral human mummy ever ingful event y e a r s that the needles, ointment, discovered. In the United or belief in d o w n ink, water and other items be States, however, tattoos one’s life. the road. disposed of properly. These have only been popular- Cinnamin- T h o s e safety measures are manda- ized within the last forty son High tattooed tory in the state of New Jer- years. Some attribute this School his- at CHS sey, but not in places such to the works of Lyle Tuttle, tory teach- say it as in Pennsylvania. “Do a famous tattoo artist who er Mr. Matz took any- your homework,” stresses tattooed several notable ce- said that w h e r e Mr. Angelini. lebrities of the time such as he would from a The fi nal aspect is the Janis Joplin, Henry Fonda, get them c o u p l e healing process after the tat- and Cher. Lyle, however, while trav- m o n t h s too is complete. Depending when asked of the cause re- eling and Photo by Christina Macey to years Senior Evan Lewis is one of the many students at CHS to get a tattoo. on size and location, healing marked, “Women’s libera- likened tat- b e f o r e can take several weeks and tion! One hundred percent toos to, “memories that stay ists and enthusiasts alike fi nally being tattooed. Mr. require ointments, washing women’s liberation! That with you forever.” Of all recommend to be con- Angelini recommends those and bandaging. Bathing and put tattooing back on the the students questioned, all sidered before taking the thinking of getting a tat- swimming should also be map. “Women would in- reported that their tattoos, plunge. The fi rst is simply a too should, “Wait a couple avoided over this healing crease the tattoo market by “meant a lot,” “mean some- person’s reason for getting of years and see if you still period. Skin wounds are 50% of the population and thing,” or “are meaningful.” a tattoo. Common designs want to get it.” “made tattooing a softer Though for others, tattoos include those to commemo- The next step is Continued on Page 7 and kinder art form,” Tuttle are also certainly an aes- rate a loved one, those per- choosing a tattoo artist. Be- Pirate Poll How do you feel about tattoos?

“I believe my body is a canvas and I “I believe that a little ink is alright.” should be able to put beautiful art on it.” -Todd Campbell ‘09 -Damien Clayton ‘09

“Young people should think long and hard before getting one since they last for life... or laser surgery.” -Mr. Fourney

Photos and Questions Courtesy of Christina Macey ‘09 “I don’t affi liate with gangs.” “They’re a form of expression.” -Steve DeLuca ‘09 and Emily Bresnahan ‘09 -Tina Roach ‘12 Page 6 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Seniors Refl ect on Engaging Disney Trip Experience fore we left for Florida trip I felt like I was twelve, the time, I was just trying ping, while the others stayed by Kelly Baker ‘09 was exciting. Shopping for where all we did was laugh. to make a name for myself by the pool for the night. co-Sports Editor new outfi ts and hearing “A If you would rather go party through grades and activi- However, every night ended Whole New World” after for a week instead of going ties, without really think- with the whole class hang- For me, I have had homeroom built up the an- to the senior trip, I really ing of anything else. Along ing out by the pool until we the same group of best ticipation for what the trip think you’re making a mis- the way I made some great had to be in our rooms. It friends since the sixth grade would be like. Once our take. You have four years in friends who I would carry was during this time when and most of the kids in luggage and carry-ons were college for that. If you want with me through senior year, everyone got a chance to our high school have ulti- alcohol and drug-inspected to use the excuse that you but I never thought about talk and socialize with peo- mately placed themselves carefully by each teacher don’t want to be babysat, the others. By others, I’m ple they normally wouldn’t into a “clique” that they (and when I say carefully that is not what happens at referring to the other 200 interact with back at home. hang around. As cliché as I mean it) we were off to all. I rarely saw any teacher students in my graduating Everyone spent their it sounds, kids are grouped Disney. Once arriving at the until 11 at night. If the parks class. days either at one of the fi ve as the jocks, drama kids, or All-Star Hotel some kids weren’t enough to help you Now that I look back parks that we had access to: maybe kids just trying to threw on the bathing suits get to know your classmates on my high school career, I Magic Kingdom, Animal graduate. Other than maybe and cannon-balled right into better, we had a dinner ar- have been hanging out with Kingdom, Epcot, Holly- trading an awkward smile the pool while the rest of us ranged right on the water to the same group of friends wood Studios, and Blizzard eat and watch the fi reworks since my freshman year. Beach. Although I did not with everyone. Honestly, While that’s normal for a have an absolute favorite, there wasn’t a dull moment high school student, it’s a each park had something on the Senior Trip. Even shame that I did not make special that made it memo- the shuttle bus rides were more of an effort to truly rable to me. fun, dancing and singing to know the people who were For example, Magic (actually) very weird songs. in my class. Kingdom contained one of (“We Are The Champions” However, I was my favorite rides, Space by Queen must have been given the opportunity to get Mountain. My friends and played at least 14 times.) to know a large amount of I thought this ride was so The Blizzard Beach Wa- them while I attended our much fun, especially when ter Park was a thrill where Senior Trip to Orlando, we rode in the back of the mostly everyone went down Florida. This trip was a rocket. We would be hys- the highest slide in the fi ve-day, four-night stay at terically laughing because world, while the rest of us the All-Star Sports Resort in we didn’t understand why stuck with the lazy river or Disney. In addition to our everyone was scream- the family tube. stay, our package included ing until the bump or drop Photo by Kelly Baker ‘09 The thing about meal vouchers, Disney dol- hit our part of the ship. It Kelly and friends pose at the Hollywood Studios theme park Disney is that everything is lars, and park hoppers to all wasn’t until then we would the parks. while passing in between headed to Downtown Dis- perfect. It is a utopia; there be screaming at the top of For me, this trip was classes during the twelve- ney on the shuttle buses. was not one piece of trash our lungs with the rest of not only a vacation away period school day, most The ironic thing or gum even on the ground; our friends. from school, but it was groups do not get a chance about Disney is that when there were no dead plants, Beside the ride as- more of an opportunity to to get to know each other. you are there you are prob- and pretty much every bush pect of Magic Kingdom, I spend time with my class as Some have not even spoken ably ten times cornier than was carved into a character also enjoyed having a char- a whole. At fi rst, I did not a word to others that they you normally would ever of Disney. The lines went acter lunch at Crystal Pal- think a trip to Disney could have been going to school be. The football players ac- by fast because the entire ace with about sixteen of with for twelve years. tually enjoyed a ballet show time you waited there the But in just over sev- and most of us got really scenery of the park or ride en weeks, it is all going to mad when the line to take focused your eyes on differ- be over. Being a kid is going a picture with Goofy was ent aspects. Everything was to change. We are actually a 30-minute wait. The fol- so detailed that it made the going to have responsibili- lowing day everyone kind experience unbelievable. It ties, get real jobs and pay of went on their own to dif- made the end of my senior bills. I always said I never ferent parks. This was when year unbelievable. wanted to leave high school everyone started hanging Disney World was and regret anything. How- out with people they re- the best way to top off my ever, one thing I would have ally never have. We went to high school career and if regretted was not getting to Hollywood Studios where your class is sponsoring a know the people with whom my friend, who would prob- trip, I highly recommend I went to school. There is no ably rather be left unnamed you going. better way to get to know (Meghan) tried out for Amer- by Kristin Koloski ‘09 your grade than to go on se- ican Idol. It was very bad… News Editor nior trip. Yes, everyone says like embarrassingly bad… “Were going to get babysat Awkwardly bad. While at Senior year is a time Photo by Kristin Koloski ‘09 by teachers” or “We have Hollywood Studios, we for last chances. Whether it Seniors gather around Piglet during the festive character dinner. a curfew” and honestly went on Tower of Terror ten is someone’s last opportu- I thought the same exact times and laughed until our nity to make a new friend, bring so many different per- my classmates. Since I was thing. But all my friends stomachs hurt. Not only are mend a relationship with an sonalities together, but I was only a second-time returnee decided to go and if that you cornier at Disney but old friend, or just make the defi nitely proven wrong. to Disney World, I certainly wasn’t persuasive enough you feel like a young kid most out of the little time The trip really be- had my autograph book and Mr. Patrizi was also there again. I couldn’t tell you the they have, senior year is the gan once we landed in Flor- camera ready for when the pushing me to go. Going on last time I had a sleepover right time for that. ida and arrived at the All- characters from Winnie the Senior Trip might have been with all of my girlfriends. During my fi rst Star Sports Resort. After Pooh came around to our one of the best decisions of Where we laughed so hard couple years of high school, we were settled in, some of table. Our reactions to these my life. we cried. graduation was the furthest the class went to Downtown characters made me feel like Even the week be- Every night of senior thing from my mind. At Disney for dinner and shop- Continued on Page 8 Page 7 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Seniors Refl ect on Engaging Disney Trip Experience “The Fast and the Furious 4” Sparks Interest in Fans by Dylan Kain ‘11 the best in the series. Fast of how people drove after Staff Writer and Furious 4 doesn’t suffer they saw this movie. The from lots of the cheesy lines Fast and Furious makes The Fast and the that made its predecessors you want to live their life, Furious , the adrenaline diffi cult to take seriously. and be that person fl ooring it in the Dodge Charger. pumping series teens have You feel for Dom, In closing, not only was known and loved since you can step in his shoes, Fast and Furious a great 2001, just got a lot faster, and not have it ruined by 2009 movie, but better than more furious, and in every such fi ne lines as, “I just any I’ve since since 2008. It way better. need some more time.-Bri- has something for everyone, The latest installment an If you want time, buy high octane chases, brutal in the series, brings back the the magazine.-FBI offi cer” fi ghts, and some deep cast from the original movie from The Fast and the Furi- emotional moments, all to tell the story where 2 Fast ous . 2 Furious left off. slightly veiled in a love Photo courtesy of imdb.com Fast and Furious Dom Toretto (Vin story. Long-lost Vin Diesel and heaththrob Paul Walker return also has the best cars in Diesel) has started anew Everyone should go to make the fourth Fast and Furious movie installment. any movie to date. It was in L.A., still hijacking and see the fi lm as soon as they Rodriguez) being gunned get Dom’s revenge, and actually terrifying for racing, when an unfortunate can, it is well-worth the trip down by a crime lord. Brian bring their shared enemy to anyone who was leaving series of events leads to his to the theaters, even multiple (Paul Walker) and Dom justice. the movie theater because love interest, Letty (Michelle times! head deep undercover to This movie is by far Dredge Harbor Offers Cheap Eats 3-D Cartoon Ap pealing feel, its service is anything which made me happy since “Gallaxhar” (Rainn Wil- but that. The waitresses I am a high school student son) is also on Earth, try- by Mary Cook ‘11 by Kristin Koloski ‘09 at the Dredge offer quick ing to conquer the world. on a budget, like most of my Staff Writer News Editor service and good attitudes classmates. President Hathaway (Ste- while addressing their hun- After much consid- If you saw the pre- phen Colbert) offers the Dredge Harbor gry customers. eration, I ordered the chick- views for Monsters vs. monsters their freedom in Café, located in Delran, NJ When I had attended en parmesan sandwich. In Aliens , you might not have exchange for defeating the is a quaint, little eatery that my lunch at Dredge Harbor my opinion, the sandwich as even considered seeing the evil mastermind. It soon gives off an essence of the Café, I chose to sit out on a whole was prepared very movie because of its child- becomes a battle on Earth Jersey Shore. Sitting along the deck where I got a great well. Also the fries were like title and the fact that to save the humans from side of the bay, this restau- view of the harbor. I was cooked to perfection, which it’s a cartoon. However, it’s the destructive alien, Gal- rant offers to me is hot a rather comical fi lm. laxhar. quality food and crispy! The movie starts All of the people at reason- M y out with a couple about to that play the voices in the able prices. meal totaled be married, Susan (Reese movie are well-known: Due to its to about Witherspoon) and Derek Actress Reese Wither- location and $7.00, not in- (Paul Rudd). While Susan is spoon, who has been in means of cluding tip. getting ready, she suddenly many fi lms such as Legal- business as This price is gets crushed by a UFO. No ly Blonde 1 and 2 , Sweet a Marina, certainly rea- one sees this happen, and Home Alabama , and Walk Dredge Har- sonable due to when she gets up she has no the Line ; Actor Seth Ro- bor is a sea- the proportion idea what happened because gan, from Stepbrothers sonal eating of food that I the UFO was nowhere in and Pineapple Express ; place, which had received. sight. She seems to be fi ne, and Will Arnett, who has means it is Personally, so she goes into the church done voices in other mov- open only I thought to get married. However, in ies such as Horton Hears a during the the Dredge the middle of the ceremo- Who! and Ratatouille . spring and Photo by Kristin Koloski ‘09 Harbor Café ny, she starts to turn green This DreamWorks s u m m e r . Dredge Harbor’s menu boasts that in one visit, “you’ll be hooked.” served deli- and becomes a giant. Susan fi lm is not only a cartoon, but it is in 3-D. It made However, due to the fi ckle approached with a welcom- cious food, offered good soon fi nds herself in some $59,321,095 on its opening weather during these sea- ing smile from my waitress service, and created a wel- kind of prison with various weekend. It’s defi nitely a sons, customers are given when I fi rst sat down, which coming atmosphere that other monsters, family fi lm that will appeal the option to eat inside or is always nice to see. Af- encourages its customers She just wants to get to people of all ages. outside. Either way, the cus- ter given my drink, I got to return. For students and back to her normal life and Although it does not match tomer is given a nice water- a chance to scan the menu folks looking for a reason- normal size, but it doesn’t the brilliance of most front view while enjoying a and was amazed at the se- able meal, this is the type of happen. Although, the mon- Disney animated fi lms, delicious meal. lection I was given and the place that everyone should sters do manage to get out Monsters vs. Aliens keeps Now, although the prices at which they came. I consider with time and a of the prison and return the audience laughing. personality of Dredge Har- realized that nothing on that few bucks. to Earth. An Alien named bor Café holds a laidback menu cost more than $9.00, Tattoos Refl ection of a Trend Where Students Should Be Wary Contd. from page 5 tattoos are often seen as tatooed on Mr. Matz’s arm. because the tattoo faded getting tattooed one should rash, the truth is that the A national study showed over time or because the remember that removal easily susceptible vast majority does not that only 17% of those with design did not turn out as could cost up to ten times to infection and the com- regret their tattoos later in tattoos have regret getting expected, and because the more than the tattoo itself mitment of getting a tattoo life. them. design was stupid. and is a long and painful must extend to proper care Of all of the teachers The most common The fact that most process. “Be careful what and management. questioned for this article, reasons for regret were a people do not regret them you choose and keep it Although teenagers none regret their tattoos person’s name in a tattoo should not be a reason to above your elbows,” Mr. and young adults getting except a woman’s name (like on Matz’s arm), get tattooed though. Before Matz concludes. Page 8 The Ship’s Log May 2009 CHS Puts on Likeable “Hello Dolly” Performance by Karen Staub ‘12 thinks 99% of the human When Dolly tries to sion of this wonderful mu- He has also been in Dennis Staff Writer race is foolish. He owns get Horace, Barnaby, sical starred Barbara Stre- the Menace and Grumpy Vandergelder’s Hay and Cornelious, and sev- The curtains open Feed Store in Yonkers, and eral other characters to to a street in Yonkers, New he has two employees who go to New York City, York, where we meet Dolly haven’t ever really lived. all of the men, and Gallagher-Levi, played by Barnaby Tucker and Corne- Dolly, fi nd their true Amanda Louden and Gia- lious Hackl (Owen Vandeg- love, yet both Barnaby na Iannuzzi. Dolly, always rift and Phil Gardyasz and and Cornelious have meddling in her friends’ Bobby Seither) are two men to hide along the way lives, fi nds love in the who just want to kiss a girl from Horace. strangest place. but have to work for their All of the char- Horace Vandergelder boss, Mr. Vandergelder, acters in Hello Dolly is a “well-known unmar- who never lets them have are very lovable and ried half a millionaire” who one evening off. enjoyable. The char- acters include, but are not lim- ited to: Dolly, Horace, Barna- by, Cornelious, Photo Courtesy of the Buccaneer Irene Molloy, Performers leap simultaneously in the air during a dancing Minnie Fay, scene in the highly succesful CHS production of Hello Dolly. and Rudolph. The cast list for this isand and Walter Matthau, Old Men . He started as un- year’s show was ex- and it was made in 1969. derstudy for Rex Harrison cellent and deserve a Barbra Streisand has also in Anne of the Thousand ton of credit for their starred in Funny Girl, Funny Days on Broadway. professionalism. The Lady, Yentl, and Mona Lisa Overall, Hello Dolly entire cast, crew, and Smile . She was born April is a great show, and anyone pit orchestra did a 24, 1942 in Williamsburg, who was not able to see the fantastic job at all Brooklyn, New York, and is Cinnaminson High School’s four shows, and all of good friends with Neil Dia- drama club’s production this the seniors involved mond. Walter Matthau was year really missed out. Our born on October 1, 1920 in drama club did phenomenal, Photo courtesy of the Buccaneer will truly be missed. New York City, New York. as they do every year. The CHS play was based off the 1969 original of “Hello Dolly.” The movie ver- Trip Brings Together Class Battle of the Books Highly Competitive verse with. We all enjoyed a team that placed second .... Continued from Page 6 by Amy Bonsal ‘11 Questions about each book a delicious, buffet dinner in in the county last year, the Staff Writer will be asked and the team only a second-time returnee the country of France, fol- will have thirty seconds to competition will surely to Disney World, I certainly lowed by an amazing light prove to be heated with the “It’s a blood sport,” respond to each question. had my autograph book and show. newcomers involved. How- Mrs. Guscott jokingly stat- Along with the answer to camera ready for when the Although the parks ever, the high school level ed about the Battle of the the question, the team must characters from Winnie the are expected to bring ex- is rather different than the Books competition. This write the book title and au- Pooh came around to our citement and fun to our trip, middle school stage. trivia-based book event stirs thor (with correct spelling) table. Our reactions to these it was also the little things “It’s going to be excitement in both students for the maximum amount of characters made me feel that helped to make those more of a challenge this and staff alike. With ten stu- points. Points are awarded like we were kids again, and memories as well. Whether year, more than middle dent and two faculty teams and tallied to reach a winner topics like grades and col- it’s having awkward con- school,” remarks freshman this year, the level of rivalry at the end of the competi- leges weren’t even a glint in versations with our friends Brittany Wun on her predic- is intense. This event takes tion. our eyes. while waiting in line, wish- tion of her fi rst year in high months of preparation and The winners of last As for Hollywood ing everyone with a birthday school Battle of the Books with the competition near- year for the faculty included Studios, I liked this park for sticker “Happy Birthday”, competition. ing, participants are begin- six teachers, including Mrs. its exciting rides and thrill- or counting the number of This event proves to ning to get anxious. Hyland, Ms. O’Hearn, and ing shows. Surprisingly, kids who are forced to wear be a loved one with many The rules of the four other teachers. the drops of Tower of Ter- leashes; it’s those meaning- exciting aspects. “What I battle are simple; it starts Among the student ror weren’t so horrifying, less jokes that truly made like most is how it’s a com- by each team receiving the team winners included se- but the music and effects of for a great trip. petition between students same list of ten popular niors Bailey Gunn, Ethan Rockin’ Rollercoaster re- When the trip fi rst and teachers,” says junior books. Each team devises Hort, and Sarah Huque ally got my attention. Aside began, it was likely that we Catherine Anne Dennen. a plan as to who will read along with their fi ve other from the rides, I also en- would immediately hang This aspect adds a higher what and when. This year’s teammates. These returning joyed watching the Indiana out with our normal friends. level of competitiveness titles include the classic fa- teams are eager to compete Jones and Car Stunt shows. However, as the trip pro- and makes for a more excit- vorite The Hobbit by J.R. again this year. Expectations They both included stunts gressed, I saw new friend- ing event. Tolkien, and the new teen are high about the upcoming that are explained by pro- ships form, old ones get Gunn, Hort and sensation Twilight by Ste- competition. fessionals and that are really stronger, and a class become Huque’s team won the phenie Meyer. The books “I expect a lot of exciting to watch. closer as a whole. competition for the second cover all genres and make fun and good competition,” Since everyone I saw this senior trip year in a row. The teacher’s for a diverse set of trivia. says school librarian Mrs. would normally spend their as my last chance, my last team of Mrs. Bate, Mrs. After having read Cincotta about this year’s days at the parks with their opportunity to make some Spier, Mrs. Alvarado, all the books, the teams will battle. friends, the dinner at Ep- last minute memories, and Mrs. Walsh-Sanky and meet in the library on April The incoming fresh- cot surely gave the class a in my opinion, I think I have Mr. Hercock won the 23 rd for the competition. men pose a threat to the re- chance to talk with people made some that will last me turning participants. With competition this year. they normally wouldn’t con- a lifetime. Page 9 OPINIONSThe Ship’s Log May 2009

after four students died of animals you’ve grown up fl ying around the school. Staff Editorial heroine overdoses. with, animals you’ve cared There were rumors that the high school and the few Cinnaminson is still for and that love you each what the two boys did was Shock. Outrage. bank robberies. Normally arguably a quiet town, and day with the rarest type of for a just cause, the aging Sadness. These are all the Cinnaminson police deal if the same incident were to love to fi nd: unconditional dog was sick and dying. words that could describe with raucous teens drink- happen again in another two love. It’s hard enough on The police overturned all the Cinnaminson reaction ing behind the elementary months, there’d still be the people to have their animals this gossip further in the to the dog that was bru- school or pulling over the same uproar of shock and put down, nonetheless take investigation and anyone tally abused and allegedly occasional speedster care- disbelief. the upper hand in alleg- who believes that the boys killed by two of our town’s lessly accelerating down The question of why edly killing their animals allegedly shot the dog to residents. route 130. A case such as anyone would commit such themselves. These pets are save it from it’s misery Despite this dis- the tortured dog was some- a crime is a rather compli- animals that we should ap- clearly haven’t seen any turbing and sickening thing startling to not only cated issue. There very like- preciate in our lives for their of the latest fi ndings in crime, however, Cin- the people of Cinnaminson, ly could have been personal unknowing comfort when the crime. naminson shouldn’t be but to it’s police offi cers. problems, but that is any- were sad. Our animals are Nevertheless, life viewed as a troublesome The crime was one’s guess. The fact that someone to play with and in docile and middle class town. Gangs or animal posted on national websites the boy’s were members of relax with when we need to. dominated Cinnaminson abuse is scarcely ever across the country such as a Nazi white supremacist Basically, our pets are al- marches on. Sometimes heard of in Cinnaminson, msnbc.com. Throughout the gang, however, emits little ways their for us. there are unthinkable and this is simply a rare state newspapers in various sympathy towards them Thus far, student re- events that may occur, but case of tragedy coming to newspapers published the and their reasons for the action to the crime has been we need to pity, maybe a small, peaceful suburban sinister tale of two kids-a crime. Taking the life of an- mixed. The majority of stu- get a little angry and then town. 15-year-old and 17-year- other is linked consistently dents were left disgusted and accept that it happened. This is a town old, allegedly torturing and with gang activity, after all; appalled with the actions Struck by a hor- where a house robbery is killing their own dog. Ci n - whether that be a human or of the two boys. However, rifi c and unforseen event, usually the largest crime naminson is not a town fa- animal life. days after the events were the terrible but alleged on the monthly scene. Of miliar to the national stage, Just take a mo- published in the Burlington doings of these towsnhip course, their are some ex- though the New York Times ment to picture your child- County Times - in addition boys should in no way ceptions: the child mo- infamously declared CHS hood pet; Spot the dog or to a story shown on Action defi ne our town or us as lester found living near “Heroine High” in 2000 Quiggy the cat. These are 6 News Live- rumors began a people. DiLeo Family a Sports Legacy at Cinnaminson tive of Romania, might be tention they’ve received he is probably not the right from him,” Max said. Continued from Page 12 the most accomplished ath- through many accomplish- person to ask. lete in the whole family, for ments in basketball with “My dad is never co-Sports Editor Kelly Bak- she is well-known for play- modesty and graciousness. allowed to tell me much, I er contributed to this story. ing for the German national While Mr. DiLeo holds a really can’t get any secrets Max will be continuing team in women’s basketball. very demanding job as head his sports career next year Ironically, this is where she coach, he is still able to make in both soccer and basket- met Tony Sr., who had spent Max’s basketball games and The Ship’s Log ball where a few extra eyes time playing in Europe and cheer from the stands. 2008-2009 Editorial Staff will always be focused on coached in Germany for However, if you’re Editor-in Chief: Molly Rollins ‘09 coach DiLeo’s son and T.J. nine years. ever looking for an inside News Editor: Kristin Koloski ‘09 DiLeo’s brother. Max’s The DiLeo family scoop from him for the Features Editor: Matt Caggiano ‘09 mom, Anna DiLeo, a na- games or what to expect, Photo Editor: Christina Macey ‘09 has always handled the at- Sports Editors: Selma Handzic ‘09 and Kelly Baker ‘09 Advisor: Mr. Kind Boys Volleyball Seeks Division Glory season. in the playoffs, “Southern, The Ship’s Log , the Cinnaminson High School news paper, is de- Continued from Page 12 Coach Spier’s goals because we want revenge signed to function as a voice for the school community. Its objec- for the team this year is to from them, because of the tives are: 1. To give a full account of currnet ideas, events, and win their division and to be playoffs.” problems affecting CHS. the highest ranked team in This being the last helped bring their record to 2. To present a truthful, comprehensive, and intelligent the southern part of the state season for all the Seniors account of the school’s events in a context that gives them mean- 8-2 so far. The only teams of New Jersey. they hope to make the best ing. that CHS has lost to this “The key players out of it and bring home the 3. To project a representative picture of the groups that season have been last year’s make up the school. this season are senior Greg Olympic Conference title winners of the all-group The Ship’s Log reserves the right to edit letters for length Aydelotte, junior Ryan Had- for the second year in a row. state championships, St. and to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to stan- don, and seniors Mick Ko- Even though they will be dards of goodtaste. The Ship’s Log cannot guarantee publication Joe’s (Metuchen) and the stiuk and Mark Tumas, and losing four seniors the team of all letters it receives. All letters received become the property of team that holds the highest the rest of the starters,” says will still have depth and The Ship’s Log . rank in South Jersey cur- Opinions expressesd in letters or guest editorials do not Spier. ability to be strong for years rently, Old Bridge. neccessarily refl ect the opinion of The Ship’s Log. All letters and When asked who to come. Last season the team guest editorials should be submitted to Mr. Kind’s mailbox in the the team’s best competition The boys’ volleyball main offi ce, or to an English teacher who will submit them to Mr. had a record of 20-3, and will be this season, four- team is expected to continue Kind. it is not hard to picture the year player Greg Aydelotte their season with more hard Many thanks to Mr. Iacono for his assistance with many team doing even better this photos and timely support to the editors and staff. recalls last year’s ouster work and effort. Page 10 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Track and Field Teams Look to Add More Titles from Staff Reports Baker back into the mix hurdles being handled by a boys have an array of athletes Kolodey and Nate Mayer; a and that foursome becomes top South Jersey hurdler in that could rival their County long jumper who has gone The Cinnaminson dangerous. However, it is Baker, they have a pretty Open Championship team over 20 feet in junior Kyle High School boy’s and with the added element of stacked team. With some from two years ago. For the Lodge; and two others who girl’s track teams, fresh off freshman sprinter Rebecca creativity in the throws and fi rst time in school history, have gone over 19 thus far seasons where they went Forcellini and some cre- depth added from senior they won the formerly pres- with senior Steve D’Auitolo 11-1 combined, are looking ative maneuvering of Head sprinter/thrower Chioma tigious Bridgeton Relays on and junior Eric Tricocci and to eclipse those marks and Coach Richard Rossi and Ogbonna and sprinter/hur- Easter weekend in a driving a senior who now possesses take home a combined un- the Pirates have a shot of dler/thrower Danielle Ze- rainstorm and placed fi rst or the school record in the tri- defeated season this spring. unseating Holy Cross. nkowich, the Pirates dreams second in 80% of the events ple jump, D’Auitolo. However, that will Forcellini has also of a division title may be- at the Hall of Fame Relays They also pos- come down to the Holy clocked impressive times come a reality in early May. to open the season that was sess four other members of Cross meet on Wednesday, followed by a distance team that won May 6, as it does every sin- a demolish- a cross country sectional gle year. The girls have not ing of Del- crown (seniors Steve De- defeated Holy Cross in the ran in a dual Luca, Damien Clayton and last decade, while the boys meet. They Kyle Moore and sopho- have not lost to them since f o l l o w e d more Dylan Tooher), a pole 2005, when they dropped a up this ac- vaulter who qualifi ed for the heartbreaking 66-65 deci- tion with a state indoor championships sion on a disputed referee’s strong third- (senior Dan Shaffer) and decision. place perfor- three throwers who come Last year the boys mance at the off starring in other sports defeated Cross handily prestigious to begin to make their mark when the Lancers lost star Woodbury in the throws (juniors Mike distance runner Mike Shee- Relays, get- Dwyer, Shawn Howard and han for the entire season in ting barely Mike Gallo). late April. The girls, on the outpointed With that kind of other hand, were soundly by Willing- depth and talent, it will be defeated by the Lady Lanc- boro and diffi cult to defeat the Pi- ers. Both teams look to im- tying pow- rates and the team will look prove on their performances erful Pleas- to add another Burlington from last spring and have antville. County title and possibly, a some newcomers to believe in races anywhere from Anthony Clayton Runs the Hurdles T h e sectional championship to progress is a possibility. the 100-meter dash to the boys team is Head Coach Dan Fourney’s For the girls, they are 400-meter dash. Consider The boys have one that possess a returning collection. lead by a strong senior con- that the Pirates have races in looked very impressive in state champion in the high But, as most mem- tingent of distance runners the distances covered from their early season efforts. jump, junior Carlton Brown; bers of the boys team like to Molly Rollins and Emily All-South Jersey Group II Todd Campbell, the All- a hurdling team that will be say, the season might have Bresnahan and jumper Jen- selection Rollins and a state South Jersey selection in hard to match by any other started at the Hall of Fame na Niedermayer, all coming qualifi er in Bresnahan; the cross country and indoor school with juniors Jake Relays in early April, but it off strong indoor seasons. jumps are won by large mar- track returns to a team that is Barbadoro and Anthony never truly starts and counts Add three-sport star Kelly gins from Niedermayer and deep and very talented. The Clayton and seniors Brian until the Holy Cross meet in Tennis Team Very Raw SoftballSoftball HHopesopes FForor IImprovementmprovement by Justin Redziniak ‘12 beating Burlington City, by Jaima Dell-Priscoli ‘11 team to beat!” Junior MaryMa ry Jack Staff Writer Holy Cross, and one of their StaffSta ff Writer The slslowow sta startrt of says, “I’m looking forward hardest opponents thus far, this season is mostly due to to winning a game at this This year the Cin- Northern Burlington. The 2009 softball adjusting the lineup, which point. We need to buckle naminson High School’s Most school that the teamtea m is not off to the best is completely different from down and get this season boy’s tennis team looks tennis team is competing startsta rt this year but is, of last spring. moving by realizing we are complete with a great mul- against is usually stacked course,cou rse, staying positive. A huge difference better than we think!” titude of young talent, sup- with about twenty students. Their main goal from the 2008 team to 2009 They’llThe y’l l need to pipickck ported by a cast of strong The Pirates walk up to the rightrig ht now is to make the is pitching. Former player up their spi spiritsrits because the star players. courts with a lonesome playoffs,pla yoffs, which is always in Jamie Gasko led the team Pirates are defi nitely look- “I think we should eight. everyeve ry team’s best interest. last year as the starting ing for a win, especially compete for a division title “Two teams that But in order to make pitcher and was the clean- from Delran and Holy Cross and if we play our best, we have played had over the playoffs, they’ll have up hitter, so losing her was who are bigb ig rivals in a bru- we will be a tough com- twenty kids. They kind of to improve their record by a big setback. tallytal ly toutoughgh division this year petition,” promised Coach laughed when we walked bringingbri nging home some wins HoweverHow eve r tthereher e aarere that includes New Egypt, Mike Perekupka. up,” Perekupka joked about becausebec aus e tthehe PirPiratesate s aarere curcur-- other pitchers literally step- Florence and Bordentown, Previously the ten- the small number of play- rentlyren tly 0-6 and have not ping up to the plate and the all playoff qualifi ers from nis team has had successful ers. Although, that small scoredsco red a run yet this season. whole team has faith in them last season and sqsquadsuads that seasons and this one also number and with a winning The Pirates are try- to take that spot. mademad e sseriouseri ous rurunsns at titlestitles.. looks capable of repeating record shows the talent and ing to improve their game by Some key players in The CHS girls do that history. . dedication that the team workingwor king on making contact the fi eld are freshman Liana not have an easy task with “Our most diffi cult has. withwit h the ball at the plate. Newton and senior Kris- such a diffi cult league division rival will be Flor- With division title Junior left fi elder, tin Hanratty.Hanra tty . Juniors Val schedule, but with gagamesmes ence, while non-divisional hopes and promising young Kim Saginario, says, “A Miller and Tina McGugan still remaining against Moorestown will also be a athletes the Boys tennis teamtea m can’t win games with- are important batters in the Willingboro, Maple Shade, challenge,” added Coach team is looking to shock out scoring runs, and when lineup. But a new team isn’t Trenton Catholic and Perekupka. everyone and come home our teams’ bats come alive the only thing holding them Palmyra, their schedule will The Tennis team with some more wins, and and we make things happen back. ease up in the near future. is holding a record of 3-2 be named division champs. on the babases,ses , wwe’ree’r e a hahardrd Page 11 The Ship’s Log May 2009 Baseball Faces Diffi cult Schedule and Encounters by Maggie Zelinka ‘11 “The team should be With a bit of confi dence, road this season. Winning are 4-1, but in the 2008, Staff Writer better than last year and will Cinnaminson rebounded for pitcher Mike Cooper, was Delran shutout Cinnamin- keep improving throughout an exciting 8-3 win over ri- backed up by his team’s son in both encounters. The Starting the season the season,” Coach Mer- val Holy 14 hit attacks while limit- Pirates have set a goal for with high expectations, the rill said. With a challenging Cross on ing the Lancers to fi ve hits. themselves - to beat Delran Cinnaminson Pirates have schedule that includes rivals April 7. The Pirates faced Holy in both meetings this year, opened with a 6-3 record. Delran and Holy Cross, the Now, the Cross one last time yester- and they started off with a Coming off an 8-12 season Pirates will have their work P i r a t e s day at Cross. comeback 6-4 win on April last year, Coach Merrill cut out for them. seem to The Pirates fol- 21 states “We expect to make The Pirates be on a lowed those wins up by The rivalry between the playoffs.” started off the season victorious handily defeating Borden- the two teams will continue The Pirates are in diffi cult fashion, losing three town 9-1, Medford Tech as Cinnaminson host Delran led by a strong starting of their fi rst four games by two 12-2 and Pemberton 5-0. at 3:30 on April 21. pitching staff that features runs or less, all in the last two But, with a big The prospect of fac- juniors Trevor Sotell, Mike innings. Facing an 0-2 record, homestand coming up, the ing teams that are beatable Cooper, Dan Giosa and se- the Pirates could have lost their Pirates will have to be pre- makes the home stand the photo cour- nior Jake Still. According season very early in April, but pared. They will be facing springboard to put the Pi- to Merrill, the team has a they stayed tough, re- tesy of the Buccaneer a high-scoring Delran team rates on the way to their good chance of making the bounding in the for a big Senior Jake Still takes a to start the diffi cult stretch preseason goal of making postseason and winning 13-0 win against Maple swing during a game. for the second time on May the playoffs in South Jersey their division. Shade. 14. Currently, the Bears Group II. Golf Swings Off With a Young But Knowledgeable Team by Selma Handzic ‘09 Not only Kyle Peter and Jason Steinmetz, Sopho- McInerny. All together should come out somewhere co-Sports Editor does she have a lot mores Kevin Rafferty and Pat Consen- the team is not old nor in the top fi ve, as predicted on her shoulders tion, Freshmen Ken Jones and John young. by coach Masi. Although the golf but the last tourna- “We are going The Burlington team started their spring ment Yi competes to struggle, we may not County Times announced season they are estatic about in will determine win many matches but it Louise Yi as one of the fi ve one athelete who returnined if she will receive will helps us gain valu- to watch in the Burlington to course shortly after Spring a 60% scholarship able expierience for the County preview and stated Break. to The University future,” exclaims Coach that “The Cinnaminson se- Louise Yi attended of Nevada or a full Masi about this year’s nior is by far the best scho- one marking period away ride. season. lastic girls player in the from Cinnaminson High The golf One major tour- county.” School to attend the Gary team played their nament that most likely The golf team hopes Gilchrist Golf Acadmey in fi rst match against the whole team will be to improve, learn and com- Orlando, Florida where she rival Holy Cross eligible to compete in is pete as hard as they can. The had a team of trainers and and were defeated the Burlington County underclassmen of the team coaches. The Cinnaminson with a score of Open on April 20. An- are hoping to gain more High School was fl exible 170-205. Although other tournament only knowledge and experience enough to still work with they still have an- Louise will qualify for from their upperclassmen Louise and send her work other main rival to is the Carl Arena tour- teamates. through email. try and defeat and nament on May 7. Last “We have a great at- “All her years of that was Delran year, Louise came in titude but we are still very hard work and expierience home on April 23. second and is predicted young but also knowlega- fi nally are paying off in the With a full to come in fi rst this year. ble,” exclaims Coach Masi. long run,” stated Coach Masi squad, the team After that she will most The golf team hopes when asked about Louise’s conists of Seniors likey move onto the to rebuild and fi nish off a photo courtesy of the Buccaneer four years of Golf at Cin- Louise Yi ,Chris Girl’s State Tournament succesful season, especially Senior Louise Yi who attended the golf naminson High School. Henry,Juniors on May 18, where she with the return of Louise. academy is taking a swing during a match. Girl’s Lacrosse Team Shows Strength and Strong Leadership by Selma Handzic ‘09 co-Sports Editor

The girl’s Lacrosse team started off with a new spring season fi lled with many practices and games. Several weeks into the season, the team stands at a 4-2 record. With wins against Cherry Hill East and Maple Shade they hope to gain more experience and overcome more teams. A close loss against Northern Burlington was very surprising with a score of 15-14. The team has another chance to try and regain their victory with their next home game against Northern Burlington on May 8 at 3:45 pm. “We would like to have a winning season and to beat the teams we lost to the fi rst time,” exclaimed As- sistant Coach Laura Rickus. The team consists of eight seniors including Teresa Campbell, Jackie Jones Amy Koebert, Ashley Schlind- wein, Meghan O’Malley, Theanna Longo, Jessica Wilczynski and Erica Quinn. There is also a mix of underclass- men on the Varsity team .The three team captains are Amy Koebert, Teresa Campbell and Ashley Schlindwein. “Although we haven’t won many games were still very strong and united as a team and we work our hard- est to try and defeat our opponents,” exclaims Junior Molly Bresnahan. Two main rivals that the lacrosse team hopes to defeat are Holy Cross and Delran. With a 19-9 loss against Holy Cross, there are still hopes to redeem themselves on their next game on May 6. They will be facing the Delran photo courtesy of the Buccaneer bears for the fi rst time this season on May 12 at the Delran High School. Junior Sarah Gallagher cradles “In my fi rst year helping coaching the Lacrosse team I have seen alot of amazing talent and if we continue the ball during a lacrosse game. to play as a team I think we will succeed in many ways,” stated Coach Rickus about her fi rst year coaching. Page 12 SPORTSThe Ship’s Log May 2009 Family and Sibling Pressures Not New for DiLeo by Matt Caggiano ‘09 he was the (new) coach I when it comes to tickets to to him, his family, and even er last is annoying to hear. Features Editor didn’t believe it until more the games. the community, since his Especially people who don’t than thirty people called or “I’ve already had father is a 1973 graduate of know what they’re talking Max DiLeo, a soph- texted me about the news,” four people ask today by Cinnaminson High School, about,” commented Max. omore at CHS, has watched said Max. The idea of a fam- (noon)… and I’m sure I’ll where he averaged 18.6 That scrutiny was and played basketball for ily member becoming one probably have at least four points during his senior bas- very apparent when the Six- the better portion of his of the major faces in Phila- other people ask for tick- ketball season according to ers lost six out of their last entire life. Everyone in his delphia sports is certainly a ets,” Max said. The Philadelphia Inquirer . seven games to end the reg- family has had an impact hard concept to grasp. Max estimates that “A lot of people have ular season. on the sport whether it has Previously, Tony “at least 30” people have been congratulating me (to- “There were a couple been on a local, national or DiLeo held the position of asked him for tickets since day), telling me to pass on people who were telling me world level. Senior Vice President/Gen- his dad became the coach, their congratulations to my to tell my dad to pick up the Most would remem- eral Manager for the Sixers, but he thinks it is a great dad and family. It’s a good pace, but I kept trying to tell ber his brother from last which drew a good deal of thing because it means a lot thing because it means that a them it was because (Six- year, Tony, who starred for ers starter) Thaddeus Young attention to Max lot more people CHS in leading the basket- was out,” DiLeo said. and the DiLeo are watching ball team to the league title, Max has even had to clan. However, the Sixers in sectional fi nals and was deal with the pressure of his in his father’s Cinnaminson,” named the Philadelphia In- dad’s job in his high school new job as Head Max said. quirer South Jersey Player basketball career. Max ex- Coach, he is con- W h i l e of the Year to go along with plained that, “During my stantly seen on TV there is assur- Player of the Year nods from games people have chanted giving interviews edly a lot of the Courier-Post and Burl- ‘Sixers suck’ and others and coaching on positive atten- ington County Times before things that can be pretty an- the sidelines. tion received being named the Courier- noying.” “I’m start- on Max’s part, Post “Athlete of the Year” While events like ing to get used to there is also for his exploits in both soc- this have taken place, Max seeing him on TV the unneces- cer and basketball. is able to understand that all the time, but the sarily irritating However, when people in the Philadelphia news conferences side of having his father, Anthony (Tony) area are passionate fans in are still weird to your dad be a DiLeo, Sr., became the head the good times and espe- see,” added Max. professional coach of the Philadelphia cially the bad. During the That at- coach. “Having 76ers in December, the at- bad times, Max realizes that tention has mani- people say that tention on his family has people need to fi nd some- fested itself in in- the new Sixers reached new heights for one to blame, even if it is teresting ways for coach will nev- Max. his own dad. Max, especially Photo Courtesy of Max Dileo “When I fi rst heard Max DiLeo and his father, Tony DiLeo Sr, pose for a picture Continued on Page 9... Volleyball Strives For Another Olympic Conference Title by Deon Brown ‘12 what the CHS Boys Volley- its fi rst-class defense and the points Staff Writer ball team runs through when offense during its com- up early into preparing for their matches. mendable match against the set, un- “Defense. Defense. The team’s hard Williamstown High School til William- Defense,” is what Coach work in practice looks like on Monday, April 20 at stown even- Spier answers when asked it paid out as this year’s vol- home. The Pirates managed tually caught leyball team demonstrated to pull in an excellent win up and over- over Williamstown with a took them. Inside CHS Sports 2-1 victory. Right side hit- Fortunately, ter, Greg Aydelotte, man- CHS fought Upcoming Events aged 10 kills, while middle back dur- hitter, Mark Tumas, had ing the third Baseball Boy and Girl’s Track seven. This power offense set and se- May 1-@ Moorestown,3:00 May 6-Holy Cross,3:45 was a key factor to defeat- cured their May 2- Haddon Hts, 3:45 May 9- Divisional Meet ing Williamstown, but their win with the May 4- Rohrer 11:30 May 11- Bordentown,3:45 defense was surely the driv- home crowd ing force. Senior libero, Boy’s Tennis Softball c h e e r i n g Mick Kostuik, had a total May 1-@ Delran,3:30 May 2- @N. Burltington, 2 with excite- of 17 digs by the end of the May 4-@ HolyCross,3:45 May 4-Maple Shade,3:30 ment. match. May 5-@ Florence,3:45 May 5-@ Willingboro,3:45 The team won by The team’s scores of 25-14, 22-25, and Lacrosse Golf commend- 25-9. CHS soared through May 1-@ Eustace,3:45 May 1-@ Bordentown,3:45 able match the fi rst set, but faced some May 4-Maple Shade,6:30 May 4-@ Pemberton,3:45 trouble during the second continued photo coutesey of the Bucanner May 6-@ Holy Cross,3:45 May 5-@ N.Burlington,3:45 set. The team was racking on page 9 Senior Mark Tumas goes for a spike.