RaiderNet Daily G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 1, Number 93 Monday, March 1, 2010 Tough draw for Raider wrestlers at NYS final The luck of the draw was not with the Raiders Fellow underclassman Zace Race dropped lights during his senior season. over the weekend as Fulton’s four entries in an 11-3 decision to Tony Fusco of Queensbury the New York State Wrestling Tournament in the opening round of the 189 pound compe- David Hall’s journey into the 140 pound could not make their way onto the champion- tition before rallying with a pair of pins. Race, weight class proved to be short lived as he fell ship podium at the Albany Times-Union Arena. a junior, thumped Ronald Fermin of North 13-7 to fifth place winner Troy Sampson of In almost every case defeat came at the hands Rockland in 1:59 and pinned Joe Giaramita of Chaminade and 7-1 against Brian Guilfoyle of of an eventual placewinner as seniors D.J. John Glenn at 5:32 before losing 6-2 to even- Corning. Hall concluded a stellar career at Ingham and David Hall, junior Zach Race, and tual fifth place finisher Jake Smith of Section Fulton with a 37-9 record for the season and sophomore Adam Wallace all concluded out- 11’s Smithtown West. For his efforts Race an overall mark of 61-12 while appearing in standing individual seasons just shy of an elu- improved to 37-6 on the season and 61-12 for the state championship meet for the third con- sive top six finish at their sport’s highest level. a career that will surely see even more high- secutive season. D.J. Ingham finished an exceptional season at 43-4 with two wins and two heartbreaking losses in his quest to place in the 215 pound weight class. Ingham edged past Brendan Fowler of Chaminade 6-4 in the opening round before dropping a tough 3-2 decision against Spencerport’s Enzo Zagari. The wrestlebacks saw him deliver a 17-2 technical fall win over Andrew Smith of Port Jervis followed by an- other gut wrenching defeat, this time a 13-11 overtime fall, against Dave Ng of Section 8’s Plainedge. While it stands as little consolation, both of Ingham’s losses came against eventual state placewinners as Ng finished third and Zagari sixth in the final tally. The rugged senior fin- ished his career with an 87-15 record in three seasons with the Raider varsity. Likewise Fulton’s Adam Wallace battled hard Senior D.J. Ingham concluded a stellar career on the mats with two wins and two losses at the New York State Tournament. (Taylor Harvey-file photo) in a competitive 126 pound weight class, win- ning his first match before falling to a pair of eventual place winners. The sophomore "Hats for Haiti" a succcess for journalists standout scored a 12-4 major decision against Members of the G. Ray Bodley High School Journalism Club and classes are used to writing Section 4’s Brant Page of Horseheads in the about this news and views within their school and community. But this time they reversed opening round, but from there the talented the roles to become the newsmakers. Stepping out of its usual role as reporter, the club Raider saw his season come to an end in back recently sponsored “Hats for Haiti” to help raise money for the earthquake ravaged country. to back pins. Syosset’s Nick Arujau of Section As a result, a total of $272 was raised as students and staff paid $1 to wear a hat in early 8 felled Wallace in 1:49 on his way to the 125 February. pound state title before eventual sixth place “I’m very grateful to everyone who took part,” Journalism Club adviser Mr. Senecal com- finisher Nic Smith of Valley Central ended his mented. “Every little bit helps in a situation like this, so I’d like to personally thank everyone season the wrestlebacks. who helped out, from the students who went room to room to collect and the students who Wallace closed shop with an impressive 38- contributed, to the faculty members who went above and beyond to help make this a suc- 6 record and appears destined to break into the cess.” 100 victory club sometime next season with a “It’s the first time we’ve ever tried something like this, so we’re very pleased with the 74-20 career mark so far for the Raiders. turnout. We didn’t have a lot of time to publicize the event, but things worked out well just the same.” RaiderNet Daily The money will be donated to the Red Cross relief effort in Haiti, a country that may not be making headline news these days, but one that will need help for many months to come returns on Wednesday, March 3 following the horrific earthquakes that have destroyed much of the infrastructure of the due to Student-led Conferences island nation. Page 2 RaiderNet Daily Opinion Lesson in finance well-timed for junior class just given away, they know that this is highly unlikely. Therefore, upon By Brenna Merry leaving G. Ray Bodley High School students are seeking out that par- ticular job that will lead to not only happiness, but also success. How- This past Friday and Monday, along with ever, your paycheck means little to nothing unless you know how to the joy of having shortened bells, came the handle your money. Junior Elyse Cianfarano notes, “Being aware of reality that juniors and seniors will soon money is very important, it’s one of those lessons you’re always going be entering the real world. The junior and to need.” senior classes listened to a presentation about how to handle their finances in the "Although students can see future. This world of money and loans is a television games shows where mystery to teenagers and just listening made many become overwhelmed. money is just given away, they know As we prepare to go to college many have one thing on their mind, that this is highly unlikely. money. What job will lead them to a well-off life? Which colleges will Therefore, upon leaving G. Ray result in the least loans that need to be taken out? This assembly put all Bodley High School students of these thoughts into perspective. are seeking out that particular job When the Bank of America speaker, Mike Williams, began his pre- sentation, he spoke in a way that students could relate to. He was young that will lead to not only happiness, and used the language that we hear when we talk to our closest friends. but also success. However, your This helped to keep students interested in the important message he paycheck means little to was trying to get across, which was that money skills are an extremely important part of life. This theme was displayed through various games nothing unless you know how to such as, when a student was preparing to select a bank. In this game handle your money." they needed to ask the bank various questions to ensure their money’s safety as well as their finances. As teenagers we are nearly oblivious as to how to handle money. All More questions than answers we know is that one-day, it’d be nice to be a millionaire. The presenter noted that, “no one feels they have money to throw away, more money with new attendance policy is always welcome.” Mr. Williams taught the students about credit and By Taylor Barrett that establishing good credit is necessary for your finances. Not to mention the need to place your money in the appropriate places. In- There have been many problems with at- vesting in the right places is what is going to lead you on the right path. tendance at G. Ray Bodley High School Junior Hunter Gorton said, “I think what he’s trying to say is, save as too many students have been coming money, get money.” in late or not at all. Finally after more than Students often times don’t appreciate the value of the dollar. As jun- half of the school year, a new rule is be- iors and seniors it is time to start realizing the costs of life. Teenagers ing enforced. But is this new rule fair? spend the majority of their time on food, fun and phone. In the future The new rule states that if a student is they will see that money needs to be used for things like gas, school- late to school they cannot participate in ing, etc. Regardless of what you are spending your money on it is im- any after school activities, which for the portant to track your spending. This way you can see what the majority most part targets students who play sports. So what is happening to the of your money is being used for and try to reduce this amount. It is also students who don’t participate in these activities? Do club meetings extremely necessary that once you get a credit card, you check it! If after school such as Drama Club, where every rehearsal is crucial, have you know how much you can spend you are less likely to bounce your to take part in this rule? credit, which will lead to good credit. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think an unexcused late should be blown However, your credit card isn’t the most important thing in your wal- off, but shouldn’t every student have a penalty for this? There have let.