The Magruder Messenger March 21, 2014 Volume XXXXIV, Issue 3 In memory A call for Edison: of Joe cyber inventing civility the future BY MARIA AMARO BY BETH KAMUYU The Edison pro- Montgomery gram at Thomas Edison County’s superintendent High School provides Joshua Starr wrote an students with 18 dif- open letter to parents It is important to think twice before posting on social media ferent career programs. during a wintry day when sites. (Photo: Eric Helgesen) Students fill out an ap- Senior Joe Henrikson passed a couple of students con- plication for the Edison tacted him on twitter ask- away during winter break. The letter was a way to inform Starr says “[he Program and are selected ing him to close school so Magruder community remem- parents of what children has] spoken at length by the review committee. they can get their home- bers him on P2 (photo: Jostens) can do in the cyber world about the importance of The program is available work done and sleep in. without supervision. social emotional learn- to rising freshmen and The Superinten- It is both the par- ing, giving our students juniors. dent found some of the ent’s and the teacher’s the skills they need to The school looks INDEX tweets “clever, funny, and responsibilities to make navigate their lives in a for students who are pas- respectful,” but many of News sure students are aware healthy, positive way.” sionate about a certain the tweets were offensive of the dangers of post- career. and went as far as threat- ing things on the internet ening his family. This Cyber cilivilty without thinking of the Edison continued on P5 made him want to take continued on P2 consequences. action, and writing the Page 2 Features Hairspray is in Community responds demand to proposed change of BY CHRIS MARTIN bell times Page 4-5 Concerns voiced at meeting by Features parents, students, staff BY EMILY GOO Not too long ago That contributes Montgomery County to their lack of motivation Public Schools (MCPS) and attentiveness during Page 6-7 considered changes to school hours. Although it school starting and end seems like the change in Sports times. Their goal is to bell times may be favor- Tyler Goldsborough, Erin Panken, Fletcher Olson. (Photo: Kather- help high school students able and advantageous, ine Ortega) to get more nightly sleep. MCPS has held commu- Recent studies by The nity forums in favor of Hairspray, opening television, as she leads a Bell Times Work Group receiving feedback from in March, is this year’s campaign against segre- have shown that teens the community. Page 8 Spring musical. When it gation in a time rife with need an average of 8.5 to The community was announced, people prejudice. 9.5 hours of sleep, but forum that took place wondered for many rea- The show fea- on average, students only was at Richard Mont- Opinions sons how we would be tures many songs that sleep 7.6 hours of sleep. gomery High School. The able to pull it off. How- you may have heard once The lack of sleep may be large presence of parents, ever, the crew has been before (even if you were due to extracurricular teachers, staff, and stu- able to put those troubles unaware where they were activities, jobs, and heavy dents was highly unan- away and power through. from). The most famous workloads that they have ticipated. Many people Hairspray tells hit is “You Can’t Stop to tend to after school. were interested in bring- Page 9 the story of love, change, The Beat.” Performed at Surveys taken by ing about their opinions fame, and hair-care the climax of the show, it current MCPS students, to the floor, as well as Arts products using 1960s brings a raging torrent of report that on average voicing their concern for Baltimore as a backdrop. rhythm, song, and dance, high school students get young students rang- It follows Tracy Turnblad promising to sweep the about 7 hours of sleep or ing from kindergarten to (played at magruder by audience off their feet. less. Researchers have middle school students. Senior Erin Panken), proved that insufficient a young girl with some sleep correlates with teen Page 12 radical new ideas for Hairspray continued on P12 obesity and depression. Bell times continued on P2 2 News for the purpose of reviewing video games and care business by the name of “Joe the Mower” In memoriam of making short films about whatever seemed to starting from square one and onward. grasp his fancy. Joe was never afraid to think big. In His more in-depth film was named his mind the sky was the limit, but not even Joe Henrikson “Project New World” for which he got many that could stop him. He was actively thinking BY PETER ROUSTON huzzahs from his friends. of pursuing creating a colony on the moon on He not only liked to film videos for You- which he was in charge. Last December 27, 2013, two days Tube, he even wrote scripts for some of his vid- In a word, he was a “visionary,” said following Christmas, beloved senior Joe Hen- eos like “Terra,” “Project New World,” and one senior Nicky Laios. He was quite ambitious, rikson passed away suddenly and untimely to he never got to film by the name of the “Roma somewhat of a dreamer and outright inspiring. the surprise of the students of Magruder High Files.” He planned to “finance a house in the Midwest, School. He was a fan of folk music, so much so have a simple job, save money little by little.” He was “wise beyond his years,” said that he had even written a few singles with the Mrs. Middendorf and Joes’ third period English Teacher Mary Middendorf. chords by his friend Nicky Laios. class of last semester have decided to leave his Joe was an amateur cartoonist and He loved the out of doors and wide open spac- seat open for him. great artist overall. es, like the corn country of Nebraska. Mrs. Middendorf said, “His seat has He had even illustrated his notes, said He was to be studying engineering at the Uni- been left open so he cannot be forgotten.” English teacher Michael Kline. versity of Nebraska in the Fall after graduating. Students, teachers, and family still think of He also loved making videos with his Joe was a much like a young entre- him and that trademark smile of his every day. friends Nicky Laios and Stefan Van der Eijk preneur, going so far as to build his own lawn

As technology contin ues to evolve, young children are getting more exposure to the Bell times Cyber civility internet without understanding how much effect continued from P1 continued from P1 a post can have on someone. Parents were worried for their What people write or how they respond to Some questions to ask yourself before children’s safety, with middle school a post on the internet says a lot about the kind of posting something online: Is what you are post- students coming home earlier than person they are and how they think. A person’s ing worth letting other people? Will it hurt high school students. Also, if MCPS are involvement to certain things on the internet can anybody? Will it come back to ruin you? If so, it to change the start times, that may af- affect them later in life either in a good or bad is always best to stay away from posting certain fect elementary school student’s sleep- way depending on what career they choose to comments or questions, or just stay away from ing pattern. take on. the internet until you are calm. Another concern shared by both students and parents is the availability and convenience of attending extra- curricular activities. By ending school The namesake of MHS: Col. Zadok later, it may not be as convenient for BY PETER ROUSTON high school students to participate in the after school activities. By partaking On the road by the name of Muncaster ogy volunteer from the Archaeological Society of in extracurricular activities, students Mill Road stands a proud and regal structure of Maryland Potomac chapter. are gaining experiences and broad- near epic proportions. This place has the name He was also a member of the Maryland Com- ening their resume, something that of Magruder High School. mittee of Correspondence. He was a part of the colleges take highly into consideration Many people know some things about foundation for independence and freedom in during the admission process. Colonel Zadok Magruder, but not everyone Maryland. Throughout the forum, parents, knows the whole story. In 1749, he married Rachel Pottinger students, and teachers talked about Starting off with the basics, the colonel Bowie and had fathered 11 children, eight of the possible disadvantages and advan- was a revolutionary war era patriot and farmer. whom were girls and three of whom were boys. tages if MCPS adopted the proposal He was born in Prince George’s County in 1729. One of his sons eventually became a doc- in the change of bell times. All of the He inherited 600 acres near Norbeck in tor after attending the University of Maryland in issues brought up definitely changed the year 1745 and eventually after about five 1825. some of the minds of the people who years finally completed the construction of “The This same son bought a 308 acre farm by were for changing the bell times. Over- Ridge” in Redland where its population was the name of Oakley down the road a stretch in all, the forum brought new perspec- about 50 people. Sandy Spring. tives and a chance for the community The high school was named after the This property includes the national heri- to contribute to the education of their colonel because “he was famous locally for what tage site named Oakley Cabin, which was the children, students, or themselves. he did,” according to Vivian Eicke, an archaeol- center for post-emancipation freed slaves. SMOB elections Calvin Yeh and Dahlia Huh are the two nominees for the 2014-2015 Student Member of the Board (SMOB). Each delegates students who seek to run for office in January. School delegations voted to narrow down school candidates after a nomination convention. Dahlia has served on the SMOB advisory council (SAC) in the outreach department for two years, has been a Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) trainer for two years and now serves as the secretary of the Montgomery County Student Govern- ment Association (MCR-SGA). Calvin currently serves as the chief-of-staff of the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Associa- tion MCR-SGA and was appointed by SMOB Justin Kim as chief-of-staff of SAC. Last year, he served as legislative committee co-chair of Martin O’Malley’s Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), lobbying coordinator of SAC and lobbying deputy of MCR-SGA. The SMOB election will occur on April 30 during the school day. Advertisment 3 Stanley Martin Homes in ROCKVILLE!ROCKVILLE!

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Dates and Event/Info Description Times Open Daily 8am- Hiking up Sugarloaf Mountain Looking for some exercise over Spring Break? Gather up your friends Sunset Map of Routes – and hike up Sugarloaf Mountain. Climb up the rock wall or take the http://www.sugarloafmd.com/ trails to the top to enjoy a beautiful view. Open Daily Museum of Natural History The museum has a vast variety of exhibits for you to take a look at! Be 10am-5:30pm Website for calendar events in April - sure to visit the Sant Ocean Hall for a look at Living on an Ocean Planet, http://www.mnh.si.edu/ an exhibit about the ocean and its critters and how we can save it. Also stop by Unintended Journeys, which takes a look at the challenges for environmental refugees after a natural disaster.

Open Daily 8am- International Spy Museum Slide into the world of spies and take at look at the lives of spies 8pm Website- around the world! Learn about their gadgets and learn about historic From April 12th- http://www.spymuseum.org/visit/ events in the world of spies! April 19th Tickets - $20.95 Open Daily Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Enjoy the beauty of the Tidal Basin by paddle boating through the 10am-6pm $12.00 per hour - 2 passenger boat waters. You can even enjoy a view of the cherry blossoms from the $19.00 per hour - 4 passenger boat water in a swam shaped boat. March 20th through April Cherry Blossoms Take a walk around the Tidal Basin while enjoying the beauty of the 13th Cherry Blossoms

Open Daily The National Archives Look and learn about the famous documents that shaped American 10am-5:30pm History including the Declaration of Independence on display! Everyday The National Mall After visiting the museums, take a stroll through the mall and stop by the carousal or admire the George Washington Memorial. Grab a bite at the variety of restaurants and popular food trucks!

Bach Mass in B minor, Is- that are enthusiastic to raeli Specialty Tea, Clas- display their movie cre- Spring Break: Maryland sical Guitar Technique in ations to you so that you Modern Rock Music, and might enjoy it. BY YZELLA VIDAURRE water park. The park is open from April through Gabriel Kahane & Rob Rather than stay- ery, Baltimore’s Historic October. Kids of all ages Moose Duo. Concerts and The Adventure Park @ ing home not knowing Ships, and Pier Six Pavil- come to enjoy the nu- children’s performances Sandy Spring: Is located what to do, check out ion. There is something merous rides and your are held outdoors on the at 16701 Norwood Road these locations to see if for everyone at the Inner younger siblings can lawn during the summer Sandy Spring, MD 20860. one interests you. These Harbor. The rundown enjoy the Looney Tunes months. They have numerous are fun ways to spend port used to be only for Movie Town. fun activities that you your time doing some- sailors, dockworkers AFI Silver Theater and can do in the trees and thing other than watching and other brave souls. Strathmore Music Cen- Cultural Center: The have 13 different levels of TV on the couch. You can But now the area is full ter: The state of the art American Film Institute advancements that allow bring your family to these of stores and shops and music center is located (AFI), located on 8633 you to go higher up in the locations and spend a fun places for people to relax at 5301 Tuckerman Ln, Colesville Road, Silver trees. You can also climb day outside. Go big or and explore. North Bethesda, MD. The Spring, Maryland. The at night which is a great stay home! concert hall brings world- movies are made by Small family outing or a perfect Six Flags America: The class performances and Independent film makers first date. Baltimore Inner Harbor: adventure parks are arts education to Mont- Top attractions surround- located at 13710 Central gomery County, and they ing the area include the Ave, MD. They features are open throughout the National Aquarium, Cam- more than 100 rides and year. The week of Spring den Yards, Port Discov- have the area’s largest break they are preforming

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Restaurant Management student. “I love being in Edison program the program because I continued from P1 can gain as much knowl- building a real life house. edge about cooking and The programs at Edison Plumbing, Masonry, get better.” Cosmetology provide real life experi- Heating Ventilation/Air welcomes the folks from ences in the classroom. Conditioning, Electricity, Leisure World to come Students in the Auto- Carpentry, and Interior and get a haircut from motive Technology pro- Design work together to Edison students. gram work on cars in the build a house that will be “It provides stu- garage. They work on sold for about $500,000 dent with an authentic engines and fix car bod- at the end of the year. learning experience,” ies. The students’ work “Electricity works says Wilson. It teaches pays off when they have a on lighting, Carpentry students a variety of life garage sale and get to sell builds the house and we skills that they can apply the cars that they fixed. design the interior,” says to life after high school “It provides stu- sophomore Tamia Sneed, such as how to apply to dents hands on experi- an Interior Design Stu- jobs and a look at what A broad overview of a unique work room at Thomas Edison Tech ence and that makes dent. “All the programs some jobs are like. For School. Photo credit : Michael Greene (top left photo). A view of learning fun,” says Mr. come together as one.” more information about the culinary arts room and design workshops. Photo credit: John Bergmann, one of the In the Professional the Edison Program, talk Ortega (Top right and bottom right photo) Automotive Technology Restaurant Management to Mr. Austin. teachers. programs, students learn In Interior Design, how to run a restaurant. students design floor “We have a café Student spotlight: Kristan King BY SCOT EHRHARDT plans and create model opening in 2 weeks, homes that are later built where people come to eat to meetings, and filling the Career Preparation into real houses. Yes, real and we get to serve them. out forms. Ragsdale and teacher, said, “She’s an houses! Students from a It’s like a real restau- King met with Assistant- incredible role model, mix of the programs work rant” says Jordan Novak, Principal Ellen Hudson, to have turned her life together designing and and Principal Lee Evans to around, and to do it so discuss the option of re- young.” enrollment. Seeing high school A day in the life of a “They saw I was a second time has also stronger, more mature. changed the way she security guard They knew I was ready,” views Magruder. She BY COLLIN RIVIELLO King said. began by apologizing to Hudson said, “I staff members she was Security guards ty. Students need to first was a little surprised—ex- disrespectful to years ago. are a vital part of this understand, and then citedly surprised—that “I blew them off, but now I Kristan King persists through school’s success. The se- lock in the facts.” she wanted to return to see them. All they wanted challenges to succeed at MHS. curity teams ensure that Avoiding alterca- (Photo: Scot Ehrhardt) us. I wanted her to un- to do was help me and students and staff can tions altogether is the derstand that she had a teach me. I wish I saw Kristan King (’14) peacefully cooperate with best way Only then will mountain to climb.” that before,” she said. is a believer in second each other, but problems a security team keep a In her first semes- King requests to sit chances. do occur. school safe & secure. The ter back, she suffered a in the front row of each of King un-enrolled Team Leader Mr. team has the job details serious illness and the her classes. “I don’t need from Magruder in 2010, William Seested handles all under control. loss of a family member. anyone to distract me or pulled down by a nega- most of the many alterca- Seested stated, Despite these events, she the teacher. People can tive social group involved tions during a school day “Students want to inter- passed all of her courses. hate on me, say, ‘She’s in at-risk behaviors. At with assistance from his act in a safe community “I was eligible, but I didn’t trying to be Ms. Smarty- the age of 20, she took it co-workers on the secu- every day, and a school is get the grades I wanted. pants,’ but I’m just trying upon herself to improve rity staff. Ranging from a community.” It wasn’t enough for me,” to get the work done.” her life and return to high verbal accusations to fist- Within a commu- King said. Cocker said, school—to do it right this fights, the security team nity, though, there are King is officially a “Kristan has maturity and time. 12th grade student now. wisdom beyond her years. has a handful of things to limits to the protection “I realized I wasn’t She attends classes with It’s hard won. She has do every day. Mr. Seested available. If the team were getting any younger. students far younger than a positive outlook, that has 36 years of Police to encounter a disruptive Everyone around me was her, but she does not al- nothing cannot be over- training under belt, and student in a class, the moving forward,” King low it to lessen her com- come.” over time has developed 1st amendment “pro- said. mitment to success. King King is scheduled a careful eye to watch for tects various forms of King called her said, “I’m trying to turn to graduate this May, and signs of trouble. political speech, anony- counselor, Ms. Ruth my life around. If you’re has made honor roll each Seested comment- mous speech, and school Ragsdale, and voiced her trying to be something quarter this year. “This is ed that most arguments speech.” Therefore pre- mission. She proved her in life, being focused and the first time I ever chased tend to “result from gos- venting the restrictions of determination by con- motivated comes with it.” something that I really sip around the communi- speech. sistently responding to Ms. Jane Cocker, wanted,” she said. emails, arriving on time 6 Features Memorable moments BY TYLER KOSSIN SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS

Hubertus von Hohenlohe, a skier The 2014 Win- Mexican descent qualified to compete Olympic Heat in the Olympics and although he didn’t ter Olympics were The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics has the medal, he was an astounding 55 years of certainly a series of reputation of being the warmest site ever to host age. Being the oldest athlete to compete events to remem- the games. The average temperature, that was at the games, he also spoke 5 different ber. Athletes from all around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. was higher than languages fluently. (Photos: NBC Sports) any other previous venue known to host the around the world from games. Some tourists and spectators didn’t even 88 countries came to have jackets for a few of the outdoor events. As a Sochi, Russia in order matter of fact, a few spectators and athletes were to compete for the caught sunbathing in between events! (Photo:NBC) ultimate prized pos- session, an Olympic medal. The 88 coun- tries participating shattered the previous record of 82 coun- tries competing in the games. Ninety-eight An important ice hockey game between events were hosted the United States and Russia was certainly throughout 6 different one to remember. The United States got four sports: skating, ski- During the opening Olympic ceremony in goals from T.J. Oshie in an eight-round shoot- ing, curling, ice hock- Russia, a complex entrance of snowflakes mor- out to defeat Russia by a final score of 3-2 on ey, biathlon, and the phing into Olympic rings went horribly wrong. A Saturday to move atop Group A in the Olympic luge. glitch in the system ended up preventing the fi- hockey tournament. (Photos: NBC Sports) nal snowflake from turning into an Olympic ring. The 16 day (Photo:NBC) event was the first Sochi security BY HANNAH REED

years of ethnic and religious ten- without an incident, that many had any issues since we’ve been sions between the native Islamic acknowledged to the enormous here.” Echoing her opinion was people and the Russian forces. police presence. Russia was U.S. bobsledder Chris Fogt, who Concerns increased when, two reported to have drafted some is one of four U.S. Army soldiers months ago, two suicide bomb- 37,000 police and security offi- competing in men’s bobsled in ings killed 34 people in Volgograd, cers to handle security in Sochi. Sochi, saying “I think that they only 400 miles away from Sochi. To increase protection, the Rus- are trying their hardest and they And then, only a week before the sians have created partnerships are doing everything they can.” To games opened, everyone’s fear with other countries, including increase protection, the Russians Russian security officals potrol the olympic became even more heightened the U.S., to attempt to stop any have created partnerships with grounds to keep the peace and to search following reports that three “black possible threats. Some athletes, other countries, including the for possible terrorist activities(Photo:NBC) widow” suicide bombers were including the U.S. ski and snow- U.S., to attempt to disrupt any Surprisingly the 2014 reported to have gotten inside the boarding teams, have gone as far possible threats. Some athletes, winter Olympics in Sochi, Rus- village. These women were seek- as to hire private protection. U.S. including the U.S. ski and snow- sia, began and ended without a ing revenge against the Russian Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel boarding teams, have gone as far security issue or terrorist act. security forced that had killed said the US would be ready to as to hire private protection. U.S. Numerous threats caused con- their husbands. Luckily, these remove citizens in the event of a Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel cern, but heightened security women were never found and pre- catastrophic terror attack, and said the USA would be ready to and multi-nation collaboration sumably the threat was thought that two Naval ships deployed to remove citizens in the event of a made sure these games went on of as a hoax. the Black Sea are at the ready catastrophic terror attack, and without a hitch. Security concerns at the should the need arise for a mass that two Naval ships deployed to Usually the events and Olympic Games are nothing new. rescue. the Black Sea are at the ready the athletes are at the center of Previously, Britain parked mis- Though security was a should the need arise for a mass the Olympics, but that was not sile batteries on apartment block huge concern at the beginning, rescue. the case at this year’s 22 winter roofs and a warship on the River many athletes felt safer as the The games ended without games. Security concerns head- Thames before the 2012 Games. games continued on. Before the an issue, thanks to the huge Rus- lined this year’s games, located The Salt Lake City Winter Olym- games started, American skel- sian security force. Though there in Sochi, Russia. Issues with pics in 2002 were held amid eton racer Noelle Pikus-Pace, was was fear of an attack at the begin- security first arose when over heightened security only months nervous to bring her two young ning, but as the games continued the 2013 summer, leader of the after the 9/11 terror attacks in children to Sochi. But now that on, it was obvious that an attack militant group, Caucasus Emir- the United States, and the 1996 she is here, she says, “We’ve felt would not be happening. The ath- tae, urged Islamic separatist to Summer Games in Atlanta were very secure, very safe, the securi- letes and the events were at the disrupt the games. He wanted to subject to a terror attack. ty is high, and that makes me feel center of attention, and security seek revenge due to numerous The games continued a lot safer, too. We just haven’t concerns were all but forgotten. Features 7 Olympic ice hockey MEDAL COUNT BY HANNAH REED RANK COUNTRY TOTAL MEDALS Russia was expected having shutouts in both the to dominate on home soil, but semifinal against the US and SOCHI WINTER 1 RUSSIA 33 shockingly fell short, losing in gold game against Sweden, the quarterfinals to Finland. and only allowed 3 goals on 2 NORWAY 26 Their many individually skilled 106 shots. Canada showed players were unable to come that they are in fact the best 3 CANADA 25 together as a group, contrib- team in the world, and made uting to their downfall. They winning gold look easy. The have not won an Olympic ice Canadian womens team also OLYMPICS hockey medal since the USSR won gold in a thrilling OT team placed first in the ‘88 game against the US. Olympics Russia has Calgary games. Their surpris- Sweden was a con- ing poor performance showed sistent strong powerhouse, hosted since 1980. that Russian coaching is fall- having many shutouts in Out of the 295 medals ing behind and must be des- the prelims. They won sil- given out, Russia took perately updated if the county ver, losing 3-0 in the gold home the most med- wants to win a hockey medal. medal game against Canada. als out of any country The US team entered Throughout the competition, with 33. The United these games with high expec- team Sweden overcame many States wasn’t so far tations, not “allowing anything bad injuries to many impor- Team Sweden with their silver medals after a 3-0 less than gold”. A stellar start tant players. Without these lost in the gold medal game against team Canada. behind, finishing sec- with high offensive power, key players, it was hard to (Photo: NBC Sports) ond with a total of 28 ended in heart break when the imagine the team’s success, medals. The U.S. also team failed to even medal at but they overcame that, and had the highest num- all. Some contributors to team a medal. A few hours before ber of athletes to qual- US’s downfall include massive the gold medal game, the ify with a total of 230, defensive failure, and shared team was notified that center beating Russia by just frustration, usually from an Nicklas Backstrom would be oppenent scoring, led the unable to participate because four athletes. Another players making many ques- he tested postitive for taking notable record set was tionable penalties. The strong a banned allergey medicine. the amount of televi- offensive team was undefeated His suspension was contro- sion channels around until the semifinal Canada versial because he had been the world broadcasting game. In both the semifinal allowed to play in the games this year’s Olympics Team Finland waving to the cheering crowd after and bronze medal games, begfore while taking the med- beating team USA 5-0 in the bronze medal game. with 464. The 464 both teams had very evenly icine. Due to his suspension, (Photo: NBC Sports) matched first periods, but he was not awarded a silver channels covering the once opponent scored, the US medal, and the team did not games shattered the team shutdown. The drained play as well as they would previous record of 240 US team lost to Canada 1-0 have if he was in the lineup. in Vancouver. and lost the bronze medal to Not even thought to Finland 5-0. The US not even medal, team Finland proved Team Russia warm- winning any medal shocked critics wrong and won ing up before their the world. bronze. In the quarterfinals, preliminary game A tentative start by they shockingly knocked out against Team USA. Canada ended in joy when the the home team favorite Rus- (Photo: NBC Sports) team won gold for the second sians, and continued on to consecutive Olympic Games the semifinals. Just as the in a row. The team never once Sweden’s, the Fin’s over- trailed during the games, once came huge injury loss to win again showing the world that bronze. They shut down the they are the best team in the US team by scoring two goals world. Their extremely strong in 11 seconds, beating the defense, which only allowed US 5-0 for the bronze. on avergae 21.5 shots on goal, These games were also easily shut opponents down, notable because this is the gaving the offensive the mo- first time that Slovenia quali- tivation they needed to score fied to compete in the games. Sochi a whopping 14 goals in 5 The new team won a notable The site of the 2014 Winter Olympics is home to games. They were the hard- 2 games, remarkably beating around 400,000 people. Sochi is located on the western coast est working team competing Slovakia and Austria. They to Russia and is relatively close to Europe. 51 billion U.S. that stuck to their game plan had a stellar showing for a dollars were invested into the Olympics from Russia. The throughout the competition. nations first time in compet- incredible amount of money has beaten the previous record of Goalie Carey Price was superb, ing in Olympic hockey. most money invested in Vancouver by over 40 billion dollars. (Photo:CBS)

TJ Oshie of Team USA, high fives his team mates after scoring a goal in the shootout against Team Russia (Photo: NBC Sports)

Team Canada posing with their gold medals after beating Swe- den 3-0 in the gold medal game. (Photo: NBC Sports) 8 Sports

Poms Fitness: the battle Poms shines at hoped to have had better 6-minutes than Blake HS between nutrition & annual competition and long-time rival Sher- BY COLLIN RIVIELLO wood HS. “Blake & Sherwood exercise are teams we need to beat BY TYLER KOSSIN so bad. So Badly!” Both Reilly & Rebecca ex- Have you ever just believe in eating right pressed. come to ponder the before or after a work- The Liberty Belle thought of America being out. He stated “Whether Poms worked hard and the most obese country in it’s three hours before a gave a good run to the the world? Well for those big game or twenty-four competition this year, as of you who don’t already hours before, it’s always MHS poms team performing at the annual Poms peroformance at Magruder started off their know, the United States important to be taking Paint Branch High School. The team placed fourth. (Photo: John 2013-2014 season in the is indeed the country care of your body and eat- Hsu) top ranks of the Division 1 with the highest percent- ing foods that help, not The Liberty Belle a creative approach in Pool. Though with tremen- age of overweight people hurt you.” Eating high poms’ captains Reilly style whilst adding in eye dous effort, Blake took the on the planet, by far. energy foods with carbs Merriam (14’) and Re- catching formations, and top though, followed by becca Chiartas (14’) led twirling sparks of cheer. Sherwood HS. And North- the Liberty Belle Poms Several rhythmic routines, west HS. closing the circle. to a fourth place finish a couple of group forma- Both Rebecca Chi- at the County competi- tions later, & a 3-2-1 Pos- artas & Reilly Merriam tion on February 1st. ing leap into the air led the graduate from Magruder Magruder entered the Poms to their final per- this year, but leave with the competition lead- formance together. An or- words of encouragement ing Division I. Ready to chestrated lineup of pranc- and enthusiasm to their “Knock on Wood,” a si- ing leaps, well-grounded team: “Keep up with being lent cheer they use to kicks, and circular floor a good student at school & pump themselves up, they movements finished the place your hands evenly!” quickly amassed a whole Girls’ last season together. Both Captains look for- Eating right and working out is the key to living a healthy life ward to joining the elite (Photo: Eric Helegesen) quarter of Magruder sup- Kneeling in a circular for- porters in the bleachers. mation on the ground with ranks of the Universal Well, the answer for the such as spaghetti a few The enthusiastic crowd hands raised high; the Dance Academy (UDA) most part is nutrition. It’s hours before a big game with their uprising per- Lady Colonels embraced by Towson University’s not solely the fact that we or workout may be help- petual bursts of shouts the Magruder crowd’s ap- Dance Team in the Divi- as a country tend to be ful too. Harwood also dis- helped the girls to focus & plaud with the help of sion 1 category this fall. lazy, but it’s the cheap, cussed how he’s had a start off with a Broadway the other school’s spec- fast food coated in satu- few players who’ve lacked entrance onto the floor. tators and participants. rated fats and calories energy late in an impor- From there, it was The Liberty Belle that are able to put a few tant game. Was the lack pounds on a person quick- of energy caused by not er than you may think. eating healthy foods prior 4A-State track championship A new study con- to the game? Well, that’s firms that dietary change, certainly a possibility. specifically eating less fat, So for example, if calories, and carbs pro- you’re trying to build up duces more weight loss your physique, you can’t than changes in exer- just pick one over the oth- cise. On top of this, many er and hope for the best. studies have compared In order to achieve the weight loss resulting from best results, you’d have Senior Bethany White sprints changing diet versus in- to consume high pro- to the finish line. (Photo: -Life creasing activity. Most tein foods while burning touch) often, weight loss during them off simultaneously. programs focused on di- This gives your sore and etary change produced stretched out muscles a two to three times greater reason to always be taking weight loss than programs in calories and proteins as focused on exercise. you are consuming them. However, in or- One last possible der to get the maximum question one may be ask- results in losing weight ing would be if one is able and gaining muscles, it’s to take in more calories be- without a doubt in your cause they are exercising Hannah Barr in the pain interest to practice both! more than one who isn’t. against Sherwood. The Cutting calories doesn’t Well, the answer is girls rose to the Mary- necessarily have to mean quite simple. If you’re lift- land State Semifinals for going on a “diet.” It can ing weights and exercis- the first time since 1985 just mean avoiding or lim- ing at a moderate level it iting one or more foods is certainly a good thing to high in calories from fat take in a few extra calories, (such as high-fat meat, especially proteins. This is cheese, or snack foods, or because after you’re done too much added fat), lots exercising, your muscles of sugar (like sweets or need to recuperate and sweetened drinks), or al- rebuild minor tissues you cohol. While shaping up tear when putting stress your diet, you will even get on them. The extra calo- more out of your exercise ries and proteins you take Hardwood urges his play- because of the calories and in can really come into ef- ers into action. (Photos: proteins will be burned fect here, as your body is Kaci Gossard) off into your muscles. constantly burning them Varsity basketball off for your own good. Coach Harwood doesn’t Opinions 9 Food review: Freshman perspective BY SADIE LULEI Founding Farmers easy-peasy middle school BY JAEJUN CHO thinking high school will be the same, and there- fore applying no effort. Brunch is the waiting for a brunch was fried, the waffles were Imagine the surprise when first word that comes up a first. crisp and crunchy, and semester one grades are to my mind after I wake Naturally, all the the eggs were fresh and Ds and Es. “School isn’t up on Sunday morn- wait and the exterior of not greasy. The food por- about being smart, but ing. The first restaurant the place brought my ex- tion was perfect because the effort you put into that comes up to mind pectation much higher. I was able to finish the your work,” says another is Founding Farmers in While looking at the entire plate but still felt freshman. Potomac, Maryland. menu, I noticed that they full. Plates were not too New friends, new I still remember made their own sodas expensive, and there was (Photo: Jennifer Esperanza) classes, new expectations. the first time I went to the which displayed Found- a diversity of people in the Starting high school is like restaurant. I was fasci- ing Farmers’ originality. restaurant. Whether you are restarting everything. “I nated by the revolving I ordered ranch popcorn This restaurant not yet a freshman, al- think I took what my old door and the neatness of as an appetizer, and a is the perfect place to go ready are one, or past teachers said for granted. the place. There were nu- plate of fried chicken, when you are craving being one, there is one It does get really stressful merous decorations that waffles and eggs as the for brunch foods with a thing you know. Being a at times and I just don’t made this place look like main meal. The ranch couple of friends or your freshman is hard. It’s the feel like doing any work at one of the most modern popcorn was not the best family because the envi- perfect age to be treated all. Socially, getting ac- yet original restaurants I appetizer that I have had. ronment is quiet enough like a baby and expected cepted by people can be have ever been to. It just tasted like normal to chat with others. I give to fulfill adult-like respon- pretty hard,” says a fresh- I’ve never had to popcorn with barely any this restaurant 9 stars. sibilities. man. But changing isn’t I’m not asking you wait in line to get a seat ranch flavor added to it. The serving time was a always a bad thing. Some- pity freshman, I’m just on a Sunday morning. It However, the main little slow, but the food times changing is exactly allowing you to see inside would have been a differ- dish made me glad to try and the environment were what you need. of our heads during this ent story if it was a Friday the place. The chicken excellent. There is one thing difficult year. So what’s or Saturday night, but was very juicy and well- that gives every freshman so difficult? I asked a few a little relief: they are less freshmen what their expe- than four years from free- rience as a freshman has dom. “I will be free from been like. the education system, and “It wasn’t a huge I can start having a life,” transition like it’s cracked one freshman predicts. up to be. You have to try Being a freshman is hard. harder just to get worse Consider it before you grades,” says one fresh- judge someone for being a man at MHS. And in freshman; they’ve got a lot most cases, she’s right. on their plate. Founding Farmers Restaurant in Montgomery County. (photo: Founding Farmers webpage) Freshman come out of No time for wrest BY CHRIS MARTIN On April 6th, 2014, another year of the deal of risks, and he is always charismatic in 100th final match. It had the promise of being best male soap opera will reach its climax. Leg- its promos. There is a great deal of hype build- an actual fight, but it turned into the exact same ends will fall. Friendships will be tested. The ing around Bryan in the community as well. schlock that every other Cena vs. Orton match announcer table will be smashed. Somewhere However, the management of World Wres- had turned out to be: a 30+ minute snorefest along the line, a steel chair will be thrown at tling Entertainment, also known as the WWE, that not even the most hardcore fan of either another person. WrestleMania has come. seems to have taken a nosedive. This has all cared about. Professional wrestling has been a part led to the bottom of the barrel. I am referring Remember: this is all before the actual of my life since I was about 6 years old. It was to the January 26 Pay-Per-View, the Royal main event. Thanksgiving, and while the relatives began to Rumble. Then came the actual main event, the file out after dinner, I moved downstairs. That It has been hailed as a legendary Royal Rumble. A legendary all-out brawl where was when I turned on the TV. I didn’t know craptastrophe. Out of five total matches, only 30 people enter and only one can leave the win- what channel it was, but it had these strange one was any good. That’s not just me saying ner. A place where legends are born and torn men in a square throwing each other about. I it, though. The crowd was incredibly vocal down. The biggest disappointment of the whole was instantly hooked. throughout the night. Boos echoed through show. Unfortunately, I could never set up a the stadium for almost the entire show. Even Wrestler after wrestler ran down to the solid viewing schedule, so professional wres- Mick Foley, a classic member of the WWE, ring. Wrestler after wrestler fell out of the ring. tling fell out of my mind. I would hear about tweeted after the event that he was disgusted And finally they reached number 30. The audi- it now and then from various sources, but I with the tone-deafness of WWE’s manage- ence wanted Daniel Bryan, and he wasn’t even never bothered to watch. ment. there any more. Recently, I have been getting back The show opened with a very mediocre Now, you’ve probably asked me in your into wrestling, partly by chance, but mostly showing with The New Age Outlaws (a team mind, “Chris, why did you go off on this long tan- through youtube. I was reintroduced when I from the late 90s who are now older than gent about this disastrous event?” It’s because first found a series called “Botchamania.” The almost anyone they compete with) winning the that’s what WWE has been fairly recently: a long series catalogues the most ridiculous moments title of Tag Team Champions. series of bonehead moves that people don’t want and failures in the pro wrestling world. How- Then there was a match featuring to see that were only made up because the cre- ever, after seeing a great deal of people that I Daniel Bryan and a long-time nemesis of his, ative team isn’t smart enough to come up with had never seen before I decided that now was Bray Wyatt. It was a great match with many something else. New faces spring up, but the the time for my return. I did not receive what I twists, turns, and slams. The crowd absolute- management has ignored the audience’s cries for was expecting. ly loved it and I did too. new things. To put it lightly, they’ve flatlined. A lot of my old favorites were still Then there came a match between the People don’t want to see John Cena vs. around. It felt good to see my original numero incredibly muscular Brock Lesnar and the Randy Orton: The Really Final Battle. They don’t uno, the masked luchador Rey Mysterio still incredibly large Big Show. This was actually want to see the Big Show get smacked around flipping around the ring. one of the quietest matches of the night. Not by a muscly sellout anymore. They want skilled One of my new favorites became CM because the crowd didn’t want to boo, but in- newbies like Daniel Bryan to get their time to Punk, a wrestler who in a lot of ways I feel that stead because they didn’t care enough to boo. shine. But the WWE refuses to let that happen. I can relate to. Naturally, as is my luck, Rey Eventually, crowd members wound up doing I love the WWE. I really do. They’re a and Punk began a feud shortly after. the wave because they cared so little about huge show with a rotating cast of characters that Another more recent wrestler that I the match. has numbered in the hundreds. But if they don’t have seen become popular is Daniel Bryan, a In the match just before the main step up their game, they’re going down for the funny and technical wrestler that always man- event of the show, poster boy John Cena count. ages to put on a great show. He takes a great and other poster boy Randy Orton had their 10 Advertisement

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very specific way, about our dangerous local life. Or, about your worst hangover, or about An open letter to roads filled with sharp curves. Growing up on the night you stupidly took your chances Muncaster Road, our father knew that we had and drove a car drunk—filled with your own never known anything but the narrow, wind- friends. the students of ing country roads of our area. He knew that Your potential employers—the people we had no idea of the potential dangers that who run the companies that you dream of Magruder these sharp curves presented to young, reck- working for—will wantto know what you did less drivers. So, three years before his son in school that is your greatest achievement was driving age, our father started doing this: to date. They will want to know what your When he drove with extra-curricular activities Recently, I attended a meeting with us on Muncaster Road, and “The adult world were. They will want to know professionals from your community. The the surrounding areas, as how you have bothered to pre-meeting discussion turned to talk of our father approachedeach is filled with sharp help make this world a bet- the horrific car crash that killed your fellow sharp curve in the road he ter place. And, yes, they are students Johnny Hoover, Spencer Datt, and would say, “Do you see this curves, hairpin turns, even going to ask you about Haeley McGuire. I am a native-born resident curve? This curve will put your personal health, and if of Derwood and an original resident of Rolling you in the hospital.” But, as peaks, and valleys, drinking and drugging is, or Knolls. As I have lived out of the area the past he approached a more se- has been, a part of your life. 15 years, I didn’t know about this incident, vere curve, our father would and you have to learn Even now, in high but I could see on the faces of these adults say, “Do you see this curve? school, you are absolutely that they were deeply disturbed by this crash. This curve will put you in the to negotiate and navi- laying the foundation that A reputable professional at the meet- cemetery.” will determine if you go on ing explained that Magruder now has a repu- No further explana- gate these things for to have a successful life. tation of having “a real problem with under- tion was needed. We got the Alternatively, you may be age student drinking,” and, is considered by lesson. We understood that yourself” creating a bad start for a life the public to be “a wild party school for teen our father was informing us filled with struggle, prob- drinking.” that there were curves so severe, that if they lems, and failure, because all you wanted to Later, I saw your school newspaper in a store. were approached at high speeds or while driv- do in high school was get to the next party I was surprised to see your front page ing drunk, we would very likely be killed in a so you could wipe out your brain on alcohol. article recalling this same deadly drunk crash on that curve. Or even worse, like the tragic fate of your driving crash (Drive Without the Drink), and This became a game with us as we school mates, die in the prime of your lives your own printed admission that “Students would ride with our father. He would start his and never live to see even one of your dreams [at Magruder] still drink, and students still mini lecture at the approach of a curve, and come true. drive under the influence [of alcohol].” I was Jimmy and I would chime in saying, “Do you As a student body, you need to step stunned to learn that this deadly crash oc- see this curve? This curve will put you in the back from this behavior because your public curred nearly three years ago, but because of hospital.” At the most dangerous curves we’d reputation in your own community is that you its horrifying nature, the drunken, endanger- are a bunch of dangerous drunks who need to ing behavior of the driver, and the high death be avoided. Come on, Magruder. You’re better toll, the community is still reeling from this than this. searing loss of young life. You students who do not drink and I was reminded of my own experiences drug, you should be the ones to take leader- when I attended Magruder. My transition into ship of this issue and inform your community high school was very bumpy, and because that you are aware of your bad reputation. of the cliquish environment, I had a terrible Then, tell the community what steps exactly, time fitting in. My first thought upon hear- as a student body, you are taking to correct ing about the alcohol drinking by Magruder this dangerous behavior. students was, “If I could resist drinking al- The adult world is filled with sharp cohol in high school, any kid should be able curves, hairpin turns, peaks, and valleys, and to resist.” I did not drink at all. I did not turn you have to learn to negotiate and navigate to alcohol to either make me fit in with some these things for yourself, if you are ever going drinking crowd, or use it to numb myself. to survive and succeed in life. Nobody in the My older brother Jimmy, on the other adult world is going to straighten out the road hand, had a wonderful time at Magruder. say, “Do you see this curve? This curve will for you to make it easy for you. You have to Jimmy thrived at Magruder. He played music put you in the cemetery.” Our father wanted learn to navigate life’s challenges yourself, in every band the school offered, and per- it drummed into our heads where the critical and you also have to look out for others along formed at prestigious events in the Washing- danger points were located on our local roads. the way, so that you cause no harm to anyone ton area. Jimmy’s life at Magruder was filled And, he wanted this information drummed else as you progress through your own life. with friends and successful academic studies. into our heads years before we would ever get From the center of their hearts, your He did not drink either; none of his activi- behind the wheel of a car. He was doing his own mothers and fathers do not want to have ties included alcohol, or the threat of drunk job as our father, preventing us from creating to dedicate a bench in your memory. They driving.The major influence in our law abid- a potentially deadly situation for ourselves or do not want to have to plant a tree, or hang ing behavior was our father. He was a WWII others. a plaque in your school in your memory. The army officer, who had a stereotypical tough There’s another element of your teen only thing they truly want is for you to come military demeanor. When we were growing up drinking that is incomprehensible. If any of home to them every night, healthy and in he worked in military logis- us as teenagers had stayed out one piece. But every time you go out drinking tics. When I turned 16, like “In high school, past 3:00 in the morning, it would alcohol and joyriding in your cars, you signifi- every kid, I wanted to get my have caused an emergency in the cantly increase the odds that you will never driver’s license. However, you are absolutely entire neighborhood. If any teen come home to your parents again. my father informed me that was out partying long past 12:00 You don’t realize this yet, but I would not be allowed to get laying the founda- midnight, the mothers and fathers you will never again be as spectacular as my driver’s license. He had would circle the wagons. Moth- you are right now, as a teen in this exciting known me since birth, and it tion that will de- ers would call their child’s friends’ time of your life. This is one of the very few was his paternal and profes- houses in a panic-stricken at- times that life is filled with both, the excite- sional opinion that, at 16, termine if you go tempt to find their child. Fathers ment of today, and the thrill of potential for I was not ready to handle a would drive around looking for all that you dream of for your future. Those 3,000 pound car, under all of on to have a suc- their kid, including checking local dreams that are so very real and exciting to the dangerous circumstances hospitals to see if the missing teen you, the dreams so personal you don’t dare to drivers face on our winding cessful life” had been admitted. Granted, we share them with even your best friend, those country roads. There was no did not have cell phones, but cell dreams really can come true. You really can discussion about it. He would not permit me phones do not justify teenagers staying out all grow up to live the life you so desire. There’s to drive, and that was that. No amount of my night drinking alcohol illegally. just one catch. You have to be alive to experi- whining would change his mind. Although I There is nothing cool about anything ence it. did not realize it at the time, he was doing his that alcohol does to your brain or body. job as my father. He was protecting my life. When you go for your job interviews, a po- My brother was permitted to get his tential employer is never going to ask you to Teresa Foley Kochowicz license at age 16. However, when Jimmy tell them about the drunkest night of your turned 13, our father began to teach us, in a 12 A&E

The Spring musi- Hairspray cal is the icing on the The Messenger continued from P1 drama cake for most members of the crew. It is To make sure that the culmination of a year happens, the cast and Editors and Managers of development and skill. crew have been working Of course, the double-time in order to Editor-in-Chief spring musical brings make a great show even Hannah Reed everyone closer to the end greater. of the school year as well. Managing/Layout The production (Senior Name), a senior, is has recovered despite Editor not so excited to see their all the snow days. It is drama days coming to Maria Amaro on its way to rock-and- an end. For Kate Hedges, rolling the school. Actors Marcus Kroese (Gold suit), The Council Kids (Those behind the Lead Copy Editor a junior, the thought of and technicians alike are gold suit, holding spray cans) (Photo: Katherine Ortega) being an outgoing senior Emily Goo hard at work almost every is almost as bad as being afternoon to ensure that Photographer Editor one herself. “It’s sad. they put on the best show Woodruff to fame Yzella Vidaurre It’s terrifying. I wouldn’t possible. want to leave. Magruder BY BETH KAMUYU grade. He said, “The ses- Press Manager Jeremy Goldberg, Drama’s like a second sion was amazing. The a senior playing IQ the Peter Routson family to me.” English teacher students asked wonder- council kid had this to Staff Advisor Despite all the sor- Mr. Woodruff has been ful questions, like ‘What’s say about working on the row about the end com- accepted for publica- your favorite color?’ Also, Mr. Scot Ehrhardt show. “The show, being ing, the drama club has tion for his second book, some asked about the filled with fun, poppy put on a show hailed as “The Dwarves of Ancor.” characters of the book.” show tunes and dances, Staff Writers and a “triumph” by the Chris The book is part two of shows a lot of potential. Martin fan club. his series, “The Woods Photographers The cast, crew, and even The show opened of Areth.” The books are the orchestra have been Jisu Song on Saturday, March 8th. about a family of four working extremely hard Collin Riviello It received an enthusi- children who find a door to make this happen. Jaejun Cho astic 5 star review from to another dimension. We hope that with good Eric Helgesen DC Metro Theater Arts. He plans on mak- practice and hard work Kaci Gossard Further performances will ing the book a four-book we can make this musical also occur on the 13th, series. He is also work- Kathy Ortega come alive.” 14th, and 15th. ing on other books, some Michael Greene on fiction and others on Jenifer Esperanza Meet fantasy. John Paul Orenga On February 28, David Luc Thrill The Messenger Mr. Woodruff had a Skype Mr. Woodruff has been ac- Beth Kamuyu session with students cepted to publish his second Tyler Kossin BY BRANDON WITHERSPOON ranging from first to sixth book. (Photo: Scot Ehrhardt) Christopher Martin Brandon Witherspoon E-reader or paper book? Our Policy TheMagruder Mes- BY YZELLA VIDAURRE senger is published quarterly by the students of Colonel The debate be- the actual feel of a book Zadok Magruder High School, tween traditional books in their hands. Most don’t 5949 Muncaster Mill Road, vs. electronic books may want to deal with the soft- Rockville MD, 20855. not be a political de- ware updates, glitches, The staff does every- bate, but it’s a dispute and distractions that thing to try to make the news frequently talked about. come with an e-book. A reported on the newspaper as There are many pros and few felt it was more tradi- accurate and free of bias as pos- Thrill The Messenger- Members from left to right (Peter Argauer, cons for each side that tional to read paper books sible. Thomas Kidd, Gordon Scofield, and Justin Kriger) (Photo: Julia can stir a person one and others just had a The editorial opinions Keane) are those of the Magruder Mes- way or the other. It can desire to collect novels. Thrill The Messen- senger staff. be argued back and forth Those who are for ger, a high school band The purpose of the in the Derwood area, In 2012, Thrill about which is the better e-books prefer it to the Magruder Messenger is to in- is comprised of Justin the Messenger released a opinion, but they will al- traditional books because form and express views the stu- Kriger (lead vocals and self-titled EP. Catchy riffs ways be equally matched. it is more convenient dent body. rhythm guitar), Thomas and a smooth tenor voice Sarah Seyed-ali and less heavy to carry ing something from a Kidd (lead guitar), Gordon project a tone similar to surveyed 825 people at around. It is simpler than screen.” Scofield (bass guitar and bands like All Time Low. Magruder, and found that going to the library and Ms. Mader also backup vocals), and Peter When the group goes 351 people preferred to forgetting when its time states, “Eventually books Argauer (drums and per- acoustic, Scofield’s har- read electronic devices to return the book. One even in school settings cussion). In 2013 alone, monies raise the music and 378 people preferred can be sure it won’t tear amongst students are the band played the Rock to a level of polish and paper books. Sarah says, overtime plus the adjust- going to be passé. Stu- the Lot block party, Band complexity. “I was not surprised that ing font size and back- dents are going to have Kamp, MHStival, and Though Scofield paper copies and elec- light make it easier on the their books downloaded various other events. and Argauer have gradu- tronic readers had very eyes. on their e-readers and we The band was first ated from Magruder, the close scores. However I Diehard paper are all going to get used formed under a differ- band continues to play did not know which one book fans will argue that to working that way.” She ent name: A Fall for the in the Rockville region. would win out. I was no matter how handy an believes that sooner or Scene. When original “We’re always going to be surprised to find out it e-book is, its immaterial later it’s going to change members left A Fall for playing music together,” was paper. I thought that texture strips its abil- and everybody just has to the Scene, the remaining Kriger said. there would be a greater ity to incite the evocative get adjusted to the new members began Thrill the Thrill the Messen- demand for electronic memories that a grimy, way of doing things. Messenger. ger’s EP is available on readers.” Students sur- tattered paperback can Just as vacation Thrill the Messen- iTunes and Bandcamp. veyed in Seyed-Ali’s study provoke. Ms. Mader, an photos illustrate where ger’s music is “pop music The band looks forward reasons for choosing their English teacher, says, we’ve been, books show with an edge,” as Kriger to playing regularly in the side are below. “I like the feel of a real where our minds have and Kidd said. The quick Teen Coffee House series Those who support book. I like to hold a book journeyed. This debate pace and power chord at Sandy Spring Muse- traditional books pre- in my hands. Some of it will affect schools and guitars give their songs a um. ferred them over e-books is just that I’m resistant libraries. punk vibe. because they simply enjoy to the notion of read-