Vol. XIV Issue 1 Harrison High School November 2009 A New Chapter in HHS History: Getting to Know Ms. Laden Jessica Peña Music Editor One of the biggest changes in of activities and clubs, and I observe spare or free time that you might have that it wasn’t very realistic compared the high school this school year is our teachers. on occasion? to the real world. It was different than new Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Harrison. I really enjoy working in a Laden. Ms. Laden is here pursuing HH: Have you worked elsewhere prior JL: I swim, read and go interior deco- school with a diverse population. her passion, working with students and to coming to Harrison? rating shopping. watching them grow into young adults. HH: What did you do after high Recently, Ms. Laden sat down with the JL: I was a social studies teacher HH: Wow, interior decorating shop- school? Husky Herald and gave us a chance for 13 years and I was a department ping, that’s an interesting hobby. You to learn more about her interests and coordinator for the past three years at mentioned reading; what’s your favorite JL: I went to undergraduate school background. Fox Lane Middle and High School in book? at Holy Cross in Massachusetts to Bedford. major in History. Then, I went to NYU Husky Herald (HH): Have you always JL: I love To Kill A Mockingbird (by for graduate school and received my wanted to be an Assistant Principal? HH: Are you married? Do you have Harper Lee). I loved the character teaching degree, and later Bank Street any kids? Scout, because she was the ideal of College for my administrative degree. Jennifer Laden (JL): No actually, I Also I was in the business world for initially worked in the business world in some time, in advertising. advertising, but always enjoyed work- ing with young people, so I decided to HH: What are your hopes for the pursue a career in teaching. future regarding the school and its students? HH: What motivated you to become an Assistant Principal? JL: I’d like to use my experience to help teachers and students alike to reach JL: Well I did a leadership program their goals through allowing them to in graduate school for two years, and do the best they can do. learned and thought more about how the school functions as whole. When HH: What advice do you have for I got the job here at Harrison, it was a freshmen as they embark on the high great opportunity and the school really school journey? had a great mix of kids. JL: Imagine yourself here in four years, HH: Did you always imagine yourself accomplishing what you want to do becoming an Assistant Principal? here at school and being involved in activities. Also, enjoy your time with JL: No, but it was a great challenge to your friends. get out of my comfort zone. Also I want to build a relationship with Ms. Laden works in her office. Courtesy of Lauren Warshauer HH: What’s your advice to seniors students and make a difference in and perhaps juniors about the college their lives. youthful power, especially in women. journey? JL: Yes I’m married and I have two That book is such a classic. HH: What are the details of your posi- kids. I have a daughter who’s two years JL: Think about what you want to tion here at the school? old and I have a son who is three years HH: It truly is. So where did you grow achieve as you approach this next old. My kids keep me busy, which is up? phase of your life. When heading out to JL: I’m in charge of students with what I do with most of my free time. college or anywhere else, try to study last names from A through K, to help JL: I grew up in Garden City, Long Is- something that’s out of your comfort and guide them. Also I’m in charge HH: What do you do with any other land. It was a bubble town in the sense zone. Will you take the H1N1 flu shot when it becomes available ? Photos and Text Courtesy of Lauren Warshauer

Dani Hurvitz, Senior: I wouldn’t get Brendan O’Shea, Junior: No, be- Ali Menniti, Freshman: I would not Mike DiTursi, Sophomore: Yes be- the H1N1 vaccine because I don’t know cause people who need it more should because I do not like needles. There cause people across the world have the long term effects it may present. I’m get it first! are other ways of preventing swine been infected and died of swine flu, going to resist the flu by washing my flu, and the risks from the shot are not and if a shot could prevent this, why hands and staying healthy! worth it. not get the shot? NEWS Debate Team Debuts, Exceeds Expectations

Christina Loguidice Staff Writer Mr. Hertzig and members of the HHS Debate Team. Courtesy of Lauren Warshauer Harrison High School offers an leadership. Mr. Chetan Hertzig is a and your opponent battle it out about will be helped tremendously if you are extensive variety of clubs that appeal skilled former debate coach. the specific topic. However, there are unfamiliar about what to do. Everyone to student interests. Yet one thing that What exactly does debate in- many rules and restrictions. gets involved. The matches are not has been missing until now is a Debate volve? Most of the students who joined Competitions proceed as follows; determined by who is the team’s best team. Thanks to Mr. Hertzig, that all is the club had no clue about this or the you, your opponent and a judge are debater; everyone has an equalized changing. procedures involved. Since everyone placed in a classroom alone. Once match. To ensure that you are suc- This new club is a positive in- in the newly formed club is a beginner, the competition begins, no eye contact cessful at debate, you must be willing fluence for students to interact with that’s hasn’t been a problem. Debate is is made between opponents. Instead, to practice and be open to new ideas. and debate against other schools. a competition that resembles a sport. each debater is allowed only to make Even if you do not know the topic well, Although it requires going to tourna- It features quarter final, semi-final and eye contact with the judge. you may want to research more about ments outside of school, this important final rounds. Similar to the sport of In its initial season, the debate it or go to an extra help session. When commitment rewards students with a tennis, brackets are used to determine team is planning on attending two com- all the hard work is over and you’ve great time. The deadline for signing who plays whom. petitions against other schools. There finished debating, there are a number up for the club has passed, but those Some have expressed concern is a lot of work required before you are of awards given out. During the match, interested still might be able to join. that we will be going up against more able to compete. For example, you the judge will be mark down how many The first topic studied at the skilled teams, full of older kids. Again, need to have an opening argument, speaker points you earn. Debate Team meetings is “Civil Dis- this fear is unfounded. The seniors and must be ready to flow (a term used At the end, the person who has obedience.” The club will be debating scheduled to be your debate rivals in debate that describes the way you tallied the most points gets an award against other schools regarding this won’t know any more than you do, as take notes). Mr. Hertzig will make sure recognizing their achievements during topic, but not to worry – by attending they are in the same beginner level. that you are a master at this type of the match. Finally, whoever wins the the meetings, students quickly become The competition pits beginners against note-taking because your opponents debate gets a trophy at the ceremony a master of the subject. Learning beginners, providing each school’s in debate will be talking very fast, so it after the match. every necessary piece of information team an even chance of winning. will be difficult to take notes. There’s no debating how excit- required and training to become more The actual concept of debate is Debate is just a fun interactive ing this new team might become. The advanced in debate technique is easy that students are assigned to either an activity to help you, so there is no need students and faculty are eager to see at Harrison High School, as we have affirmative or negative side. That is the to be nervous about debate competi- this new team in action. As Reverend the fortunate advantage of informed position you will be supporting. You tions or all the work. By the way, you Jesse Jackson once said, “Deliberation (Continued on page 5) The Husky Herald Staff 2009 - 2010 Emma Glass - Editor-in-chief Joni Cooper, Emily Singer – Managing Editors Joey Loreti – Sports Editor Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org Emma Adler - News Editor Jessica Peña - Music Editor Extreme Makeover: Lauren Warshauer - Photography Editor Harrison Edition Staff Writers – Alyssa Maida Staff Writer Ashlee Alonso, Lexi Backer, Ardita Berisha, Rachel Breslin, Danielle Carpiniello, Amy Carton, Angelica Catalano, Over the summer, Harrison High brary that will feature news programs Alexa Coloccia, Raymond Corona, Caitlin Cullen, Jack Cusick, School underwent some changes to during the day. The TV is not a dis- Jamie DeRosa, Julia Druckman, Thomas Falciglia, Kyle Friedman, improve the learning environment. traction because it is on mute and has Taylor Friedwald, Alli Fuerst,Theo Gevirtz, Hannah Hochman, One of these changes was noticeable subtitles for those interested in watch- Stephanie Irvine, Dominique James, Erik Johansen, right away. The hallways have been ing. Sophomore Brian Lauro makes a Christina Loguidice, Alyssa Maida, Olivia Manley, painted a bright yellow, replacing last good point. “The TV is a good addition Jewels Montes, Nicole Muto, Vincent Nicita, Camila Oblitas, year’s dull color. Alexa Basciano, a because it will draw more people to Melina Parrello, David Polakoff, Mandy Quigley, Katie Rian, junior, shared her opinion about the the library. Eventually, more students Toni Rizzaro, Luciana Romani, Mack Rosenberg, Spencer Rosenstein, Alexis Rubenstein, Izzy Sheck, color saying, “The wall colors this year will check out books.” Sarina Tassone, Kosta Teverovskiy, Shannon Toohey, are very bright. Some students don’t The library recently has added Angela Troia, Kelsi Wolf like it, but I like it because it gives me several titles, many of which were rec- Gary Glauber – Faculty Adviser a wakeup call.” ommended by faculty members. The library has made quite a few Since last year, the cleanliness Special Thanks to Mr. Petrillo changes as well. You now need your of the cafeteria has been a major is- student ID card to get into the library sue. It is disrespectful to both the Our mission is to be the voice of Harrison High School by and that card is scanned before stu- school and the custodial staff when dents can enter the library. “I don’t re- students leave their messes on the professionally representing and informing our school with an ally like this new policy because I of- tables or floors after they eat lunch. accurate and entertaining newspaper. ten don’t have my I.D. card on me and This year, the school has mandated without it I wouldn’t be allowed into the that students must clean up after library, even just to talk to a teacher,” themselves. If not, the campus will be The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at said senior Marissa DeCarlo. completely shut down as punishment. Harrison High School. Editorial content of The Husky Herald In addition, the entire library That means no ordering in and, for se- setup has been changed to a more niors and juniors, no eating out. Senior reflects the opinions of the editors and staff, not necessarily that convenient and comfortable environ- Willie Lukaswitz shares his views on of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The ment. The magazine selection has the matter: “It’s not fair to jeopardize staff of The Husky Herald encourages students to get involved been improved and now features a the freedoms of being a senior while and have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, com- variety of genres and titles to satisfy it’s the rest of the school that needs ments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to us. the interests of any student. The com- to be punished.” This is one change puter labs now have new Dell com- that many seniors are unhappy about, Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good taste) puters. The laptops in the library have especially because they often do not will be printed. been replaced as well. There is also eat in the cafeteria. a new flat screen television in the li- Husky Herald - Page 2 Out Of The Box With WFAN’s Craig Carton

Amy Carton Staff Writer The Husky Herald was given back east and landing at WNEW. After It’s not that they inspired me, the opportunity to interview one of 18 months, I went to New Jersey and but I was always interested in WFAN’s radio personalities, the out- hosted “The Jersey Guys” show for five how they did what they did. I spoken Craig Carton. Carton has years and was “The Most Listened-to owe my success to a number of been broadcasting and hosting radio FM Afternoon Show in America” and “angels” who thought that I had shows for almost 18 years. He began nominated as “Talk Show Host of the talent and gave me opportuni- his radio career in Buffalo, and later Year.” After those five years, I was of- ties and of course, I owe it to moved to Cleveland. He currently is fered the chance to come back to NYC myself, ‘cause I’m wildly enter- back in New York, where he co-hosts and work with Boom at WFAN. taining, funny, handsome, and the “Boomer and Carton” show with humbled by my success. Boomer Esiason every morning on HH: Were you nervous on your WFAN. Carton emerged as a popular first few days of the show, won- HH: What kind of reactions radio personality when he was one of dering how people would respond did you receive from fans Jersey 101.5’s “Jersey Guys.” Carton to Boomer and yourself? Do you and family when you walked began working for WFAN in 2007, and ever feel nervous when meeting or across the Brooklyn Bridge has since been named one of “The speaking with celebrities, athletes, in nothing but a Giants jersey 100 Most Important and Influential Talk etc.? and a Speedo? Show Hosts” for three years running. When not on air, Craig Carton takes CC: I wasn’t nervous, but I was anxious CC: I made Boomer and my part in charity and community service and hopeful that Boom and I would audience a bet that if the Gi- events. He founded the Circle of Trust click and get along on and off air. ants beat the Cowboys in the Foundation, donating its proceeds to Secondly, I hoped the show would be playoffs that I would walk the children-based charities. entertaining and fresh every morning. bridge in a Giants jersey and a I’ve been doing this for nearly 20 years Giants Speedo. I always pay HH: When did you start broadcast- now, so I don’t get nervous at all upon when I lose a bet as you should ing on WFAN? What were your feel- meeting celebs or speaking with them. too -- great life lesson there! ings going into that first day? They are just people too and they eat, They thought it was just “crazy Carton makes good on a lost bet. Courtesy of WFAN.com sleep, and go to the bathroom like you Craig” being crazy. Of course the Yanks and Giants. The Mets can CC: I started on September 4th, 2007. and I do. my mom thought I needed to lose some recover next year by spending $$$ on I was very excited that first day be- weight, my dad thought my legs were the right people. cause making it to the morning show on HH: You grew up in New Rochelle. too skinny, and many women thought I WFAN was something I never thought Have you gone back to visit or talk had stuffed the Speedo (which I did). HH: Any plans to revive the “momo would happen. It was clearly the best to any of the children in the schools bus” or “girl of the week” routines professional opportunity I would ever you attended? HH: You often speak on air about next year? have. your “inventions.” Do you seriously CC: I started a “School is Cool” cam- have any plans to obtain patents or CC: Nah, our show evolves and with HH: Had you and Boomer ever met paign in many of the cities I have lived market any of these? Tell us about that evolution, ideas and bits come before you agreed to partner up for and worked in, but I have not yet had them. and go. the show? the opportunity to return to New Ro- chelle in that capacity. CC: I attempted to go to market with HH: How does it make you feel CC: We met once before we one of them, “Illuma Dog”, when something you’ve “locked up” signed our contracts and we a dog collar and leash that doesn’t pan out? spoke on the phone a few had built-in lights around it to times as well. make it safer to walk your dog CC: I feel great because I know my in dimly-lit or unlighted areas, audience is gonna give me the busi- HH: Did you ever think but nothing ever came of it. ness on it. I feel better when I’m right, your show would become I have a big announcement though. the number one rated coming soon about a product sports show in the New I have developed that will be HH: What advice do you have for York morning radio mar- available in November, but kids aspiring to be a radio person- ket? mum’s the word right now. ality?

CC: My goal was to do a HH: What’s next for Craig CC: Figure out who and what you are good show first and worry Carton – are you planning on the air. Remember it’s a show, so about ratings second, but we to do a TV show or are there develop an on-air personality and be were and are very fortunate other ideas in the works? unwavering about it. Don’t let anybody Curious camel meets Craig Carton. Courtesy of Amy Carton that the show became popu- ever tell you that you can’t or shouldn’t lar very quickly. We jumped into the top CC: I love doing radio and will never do it. Follow your passion-- if that’s five in the ratings within the first three HH: How did you do in high school? stop doing it, but yes, I have a develop- what it is, great! months. In 18 months, we achieved When did you know you wanted to ment deal with a major cable network the goal of being the #1 ranked show go into sports broadcasting as a and we may be announcing something in morning drive in NYC -- something career? by the end of this year -- so keep your only Howard Stern has accomplished fingers crossed! before in the last 25 years, being a CC: I graduated 52 out of a class of personality driven show without music 700 kids and probably could have done HH: Your imitation of “Mad Dog” and making it to #1. better, but I hated academics and did Chris Russo is superb. Do you pride enough to not get punished, yet I did yourself on any other imitations? HH: Tell us a little about your back- get punished for grades. Hmm….all I ground in broadcasting prior to “The knew when I graduated high school is CC: Nah, I do a few and I’m sure they Boomer and Carton Show.” that I would never wear a jacket and tie are pretty lousy but it’s fun to do Mu- and have a 9-5 job. Sports broadcast- hammad Ali, Tony Montana from Scar- CC: I started doing radio in college for ing wasn’t yet my goal, but I did have face, Suzyn Waldman. I laugh when fun to see if I liked it and I did. Right an interest in it. I do them, but I’m not sure if anybody after college I got a job in Buffalo, NY, else does. at WGR Radio and made $12,000 HH: To whom do you owe your suc- a year before taxes. I then went to cess? Was there anyone in particu- HH: How did you become a Mets and Cleveland, Ohio, for one year and then lar who inspired you to become a Jets fan? Can the Mets recover from moved to Philly for almost five years radio personality? this season? How? before I was nationally syndicated out Craig Carton ponders his next great invention. of Florida where I moved in 1997. After CC: I grew up listening to Howard CC: I decided very young that those Courtesy of WFAN.com one year there, I went to Denver and Stern, of course, and at some points were my teams and I’ve stuck with worked at two stations before coming the Z-Morning Zoo with Scott Shannon. them, maybe because my dad liked

Husky Herald - Page 3 R.E.E.F. Club Snapshot: Photography and Rescues Earth Film Club Izzy Sheck Izzy Sheck Staff Writer Courtesy of blog.lib.umn.edu Staff Writer

Harrison High School is full of environment. Styrofoam takes an in- for recycling bins to be put in each of One of the more intriguing clubs clubs that are great for getting involved credibly long time to decompose, and the classrooms so that paper could offered here at Harrison High School in the community. Being a part of a remains in landfills for years, polluting be recycled and recently, recycling is the Photography and Film club. This club is a fun way to learn about new our environment. In addition, Styro- bins have also been placed in the club welcomes students who want to things going on in the school, make foam is threatening to our health. As hallways as well. The problem here is either learn about photography and film, new friends, enjoy an afterschool ac- Styrofoam melts, it releases carcino- that people see the recycling bin and or just get a good education on how best tivity, and/or participate in community gens into the food that is being held think that their empty water bottles to use a camera. service. One club that I am really ex- by the plate or bowl, thereby increas- are supposed to be recycled in the There are “Digital Photography” cited about is REEF club, (Rescuing ing our chances of getting cancer. One same bins that the paper is recycled classes offered at the high school that Earth’s Environmental Future). way that this problem can be solved is in. This causes many problems be- involve taking high quality photographs Pollution on the part of cause the water bottles and using Photoshop to edit and im- almost every country has left cannot be recycled if prove them. The class teaches about us with a damaged environ- they are put in the paper the various elements and principles ment that continues to wors- bin. One of the things of art and how to use them to make a en. Environmental outreach that the club hopes to successful photo. This process is tough programs have been trying do is to educate the stu- but rewarding, and leads to a great to educate people about the dents of our school to photograph in the end. This class is a current environmental situa- learn how to recycle the lot of fun; however, not everyone can tion. It is imperative that we right way. take the class. make changes in the things In REEF club’s For those unable to take the class, that we do each day to be- first few meetings, new but still interested in learning about come a more eco-friendly ideas were formulated photography and editing, Photography planet. “REEF club’s mission about projects that can and Film Club is a great way to go. Mr. is school and community help spread awareness Petrillo, who teaches both Digital Pho- education- based research about global warming tography as well as Studio in Art, is the that leads to environmental and pollution. One idea advisor for the Photography and Film awareness and action.” says Some conscientious R.E.E.F. club members. Courtesy of Lauren Warshauer that came up was plant- club. Since this is a new club, fun ideas club adviser Dr. Tyler. “This ing flowers in the high and activities are still being considered, culminates in projects like environ- by purchasing bio- school courtyard. By do- in relation to photography and film, of mental cleanup and beautification and degradable plates for the cafeteria. ing this, not only would we be giving course. recycling projects.” These plates break down at a faster the high school a nicer landscape, One idea that could really benefit REEF club is a great club to join rate and are not harmful to the Earth. but planting flowers is a great way to the high school would be taking pictures especially if you really care about the Another issue discussed at help the environment. of the students and displaying them environment and how our actions now REEF club meetings is the amount of If you are interested in join- around the school in the hallways. A will affect us in the future. For exam- plastic water bottles that are wasted ing this great club it meets most Fri- similar idea was already executed at ple, one of the major topics that the each day by students at our school days in D114, see Dr. Tyler, or club Purchase Elementary School by Mr. Bob members of REEF club have been and by people around the world. president, Adriana DiFazio, for more Kalman. Mr. Kalman, a photographer, discussing is how to switch from using Plastic is another material that is very information. REEF club is a fabulous took pictures each year of the students Styrofoam plates in the cafeteria to a harmful to the environment. In the way to get involved in the school and who attended the school. He would material that is less detrimental to the past, REEF club has tried to arrange help our planet, so try it! stand on the roof of the building and take pictures of the students standing in tight rows below him. The photo was placed in the main lobby of the school where students, teachers, and parents were able to walk by and look for their Be smart, be safe: face in the crowd. Mr. Kalman also wanted smaller pictures of students, so he and older stu- Don’t text and drive dents went around to each of the classes and took various photos of students dur- ing their classes. These smaller photos were then framed and hung in the school Alyssa Maida Staff Writer hallways. This would be a great way to Courtesy of Emma Glass help decorate the inside of the school, Recently, text messaging has a seemingly empty road, drivers put thinks they have of the car, is safe as well as a way for students to learn become tremendously popular with themselves, their passengers, and the from an accident on the road. It only how to capture real life people. people of all ages. Adults in the busi- other drivers on the road in danger. takes a split second to lose focus and Other activities under consider- ness world rely on texting as a way of The rise in text-related car crash- control. ation include pictures of Harrison High quickly communicating with associ- es has encouraged organizations to This past July, five high school School athletes. These pictures could ates. Teenagers everywhere, espe- publicize the problem. The New York seniors from Fairport High School also be used by the yearbook or the cially students here at Harrison High Times has created an online game were killed as an effect of texting Husky Herald. Another idea would School, can be found texting, even in showing how easy it is to be distracted while driving. On the day of the fatal involve creating a website for the club class! For some, it is impossible to go behind the wheel by texting. Other accident, they were driving to a par- where new and interesting photos can a day without checking one’s phone for companies, like the cell phone car- ent’s vacation house in upstate New be uploaded and posted. These photos messages. Unfortunately, teenagers’ rier AT&T, have launched educational York late at night. The inexperienced could be of anything, from colorful au- addictions to their phones have caused campaigns on the dangers of driving driver was texting while she was driv- tumn landscapes to still life portraits. an increasingly fatal habit: texting while while texting. Developers at Virtual ing. Distracted, her SUV swerved With high quality photo ink being driving. Management, Inc. are starting to create into oncoming traffic, hitting a tractor- very expensive, and field trips to art gal- Statistics have shown that people a device called the Electronic Virtual trailer and bursting into flames. All five leries also proving costly, there is a real using cell phones in the car are four Assistant (EVA). The EVA reads im- passengers died on impact. need for this club to raise funds. One times more likely to get into an ac- portant email messages and text mes- Texting while driving is a grow- idea on how to do so might be to rent cident than any other person on the sages aloud to you while driving. This ing problem throughout the world. a movie that hasn’t yet been released road. In addition, 46% of sixteen- and prevents drivers from taking their eyes Eighteen states have outlawed tex- in theatres and play it in the HPAC. All seventeen-year olds admit to texting off the road to check a text message ting while driving and several more students in attendance would be asked while driving. However, under any or email. In addition, for less than $20 have placed restrictions on it. As of to pay a fee. Club members think this circumstances, choosing to text while a month, the EVA allows you to dictate November 1, texting while driving would be a great idea, one that many driving a car increases the chance of messages back and sends them in a now is illegal in New York State. The students might enjoy. having an accident tremendously. wave file. roads will become much safer if ev- If you have any cool ideas about Teenagers are the newest drivers Many teens think that texting eryone refuses to give in to the pull fundraising or photo or film activities, on the road. With the radio blasting and while driving is no big deal. Since many of answering that oh-so-important please come to a meeting any Wednes- friends in the back seat talking and manage to do it without anything bad text message that could end up killing day after school in room B100 (Mr. laughing, drivers are already distracted ever happening, they falsely believe another innocent driver. Texting while Petrillo’s room). Even if you aren’t sure if enough. By answering a text message that they are safe. However, no one, driving is no joke. Be smart. Don’t text film and photography is your passion, all are welcome to take part in the club. while driving, even at a red light or on no matter how much control he or she and drive. Husky Herald - Page 4 KFWH: Making a Difference

Alexa Coloccia and Taylor Friedwald Staff Writers Kids For World Health is an or- We recently sat down to discuss ganization created by a small group of the good works of our KFWH’s chapter concerned kids at Mamaroneck High with the advisor Mrs. Janessa Wilson. School in 2001. When their class We discussed the success of the “Lose Great Debate was studying Africa, they learned the Shoes” fundraiser and possible about Sleeping Sickness and the lack plans for the upcoming year. (Continued from page 2) of medicines available to families in “Last year ‘Lose the Shoes’ was and debate is the way you stir the soul whole team exceeded Mr. Hertzig’s Africa. Eighteen students reacted a soccer tournament to raise money to of our democracy.” expectations. strongly to this information, and felt educate children in Africa about AIDS Our school’s first “Novice” com- The second “Novice” tournament that pharmaceutical companies and prevention and awareness,” said Mrs. petition, debated at Bronx High School took place on Saturday, November 7, governments should react compas- Wilson. “We raised about $1,000 last of Science, was a big success. Out of at Monticello. This competition of the sionately toward solving the problem. year for this organization.” over 100 participants competing, every Metro-Hudson League proved chal- The students started a letter-writing This year, KFWH hopes to get member of Harrison’s debate team lenging. Still, members of the Har- campaign to pharmaceutical compa- all the clubs together to form a walk- came in within the top 50. Ally Brabant, rison team impressed by placing 25 nies, and contacted the United Nations a-thon with help from student govern- who worked hard on her case, won all and above. Ally Brabant stepped up and the World Health Organization, as ment. Mrs. Wilson also expressed four of her round. She was awarded her game to essentially win the entire well as Doctors Without Borders. They interest in getting a speaker to address second place in the whole tournament tournament! She came in first place, met with the CEO of Bristol Meyers the school community and help spread overall. winning all four of her rounds. Cayla Squibb, and eventually started this awareness about neglected diseases Other competitors doing well Pettinato placed third out of the whole included Ashley Muller and Cayla tournament, which gave Harrison’s Pettinato, who each won three of team two of the top three overall posi- their rounds with high speaker points, tions. Angela Troia won fifth place in placing fifteenth and eighteenth over- her first-ever competition. all, respectively. Robby Tiburzi just Other notable competitors in missed making the top twenty, placing that meet include Ashley Muller (tenth 21 overall. This reporter placed in the place overall), Robby Tiburzi (eleventh top 30 as well. Alison Midollo and overall), and Richard Haddad (thir- Richard Haddad also performed well, teenth overall). Christina Loguidice getting awarded high speaker points. and Alison Midollo also placed within Overall, Ally, Ashley and Cayla the top 25. The debate team is off to were rewarded with medals, but the a great start. Footlight Players African children benefit from KFWH projects. Courtesy of KFWH.org. Perform ‘The Heiress’ not-for-profit organization to help those in Africa. Emma Glass in Africa. Mrs. Wilson enjoys being an advi- Editor-in-Chief In the eight years since its in- sor for such a worthy cause. Under the expert direction of involves a woman trying to marry off ception, Kids For World Health has “In my first year teaching here Ms. Nina Mansfield, the Harrison her niece, but I still think it appeals to spread to other schools, including at Harrison High School, the two boys High School Drama Footlight Players modern audiences. Love, greed, and Harrison High School and LMK Middle who are now Presidents of the KFWH performed the play, “The Heiress,” in betrayal are timeless messages.” School. Here at the high school, the Harrison chapter were interested in the HPAC on Friday, November 20, The production featured Sarah club is advised by Mrs. Wilson. Kids starting a KFWH chapter at the high Saturday November 21, and Sunday, Kaidanow as Catherine Sloper, op- For World Health was first created to school,” she said. “They came to me November 22. posite Devon Krobetsky’s Morris bring awareness of neglected diseases and asked if I would talk to Ms. Blunt, “The Heiress,” by Ruth and Au- Townsend. Supporting characters in Africa. Now, however, KFWH also one of the advisors of the LMK chap- gustus Goetz, which was first produced were played by Genevieve Scarano, teaches kids about world wellness, en- ter. I talked to her and we started a on Broadway in 1947, is a play of “love, Richard Haddad, Marisa Urgo, Kath- vironmental wellness, and other health chapter here. I thought, and still think greed, and betrayal.” It follows the story ryn Recchia, Mikie Sakana, Jillian and wellness issues. that Kids For World Health is a great of an awkward girl named Catherine Lavin, Colin Dobell, Jose Porretti, Last year, Harrison High School idea to have kids help out others and Sloper, who falls in love with Morris Chris Morris, and Amanda Araujo. did a fund raiser called “Lose the get involved.” Townsend, a handsome man who pur- The Sunday performance was Shoes,” where people played soccer Kids For World Health needs sues her solely for her fortune. followed by a 20 minute talk back stage shoeless and donated their old shoes all the support it can get, and would “I advised Tom Blake last year, with the cast and crew. The assistant to charity. It was very successful and appreciate anyone’s involvement. but “The Heiress” is the first play I director, Marisa Urgo, who also played Kids For World Health hopes to do Even if a busy schedule precludes you have directed at Harrison High School,” Ms. Almond in the play, had the follow- something similar later this school from officially joining the club, KFWH said Ms. Mansfield. “It was both chal- ing to say about the production. “It has year. The Middle School last year also welcomes any effort to spread aware- lenging and exciting working with the been a great experience having the had a very successful and busy year. ness of the issues to friends and family. actors. One of the best things about opportunity to assistant direct and have They hosted a visit from a “Lost Boy KFWH encourages others to tell people directing the play was researching the an inside view of how shows are put of Sudan” named John Bul Dau. He about the organization, and welcomes time period (it is set in the 1850s) and together. We had a lot of great actors came to the middle school and gave those who can also help raise money instructing the actors to talk and act like who put their all into the play and I am a powerful speech about his journey to donate to its selected charities. If people of that time period.” happy to say that it was an amazing with the other lost boys. The school you have any interest in helping with She continued, “The play may have production.” watched a clip of his documentary fundraisers and events, please talk to seemed a bit dated as the premise about the lost boys of Sudan. KFWH Mrs. Wilson and get involved. KFWH is donated money to his organization to an amazing organization. You can find help build hospitals in Africa. additional information at their website, Of course, they also had Well- www.kfwh.org. Kids For World Health ness Week, starting off with the Well- is an amazing organization that can ness Week Fair. The fair was a lot of make a difference in our community fun, as well as a great way to start off a and world, especially with your sup- week full of world, environmental, and port. health/wellness awareness.

Congratulations to the Husky Herald for winning a Silver Medal Certificate from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

“The Heiress” in rehearsal. Courtesy of Emma Glass Husky Herald - Page 5 Varsity Club Debuts Planet’s Discovery Joey Loreti Sports Editor A new club at Harrison High the gym in order to increase student Rocks Astronomy World School is the Varsity Club, named for awareness as to sport events: who and run by varsity athletes. The club will be playing, when, and where. Katie Rian and Luciana Romani supervisor is Coach Loughlin, while Also, all club members are encour- Staff Writers senior athletes Nicole Nannariello aged to attend as many sporting Astronomers recently found a ellite looks like and we found a unique and Jack Molloy are co-presidents. events during the week as possible, small planet in a different solar system system.” Jenna Grippo is Vice-President, while providing help with designing posters that has firm ground, similar to Earth. Scientists have been measur- the other officers are Sasha Tharani, and banners to cheer on all varsity First discovered in February of this ing its density to prove that it does in Secretary, and Marina Andrade, Trea- athletes. year, this planet gave scientists new fact have a solid surface. Only four surer. Initially The club hope. Scientists state that a planet planets in our system have a solid proposed by also works must have a solid surface in order for surface: Earth, Mercury, Venus, and Coach Siob- together out- life to begin. According to Associated Mars. While the planet’s diameter han Loughlin, side of var- Press science writer Seth Borenstein, is about 80% larger than the Earth’s, the idea be- sity sports, this is the first discovery in our enor- the density values were worked out hind the club as there are mous universe from data collect- is to spread groups within that has a solid ed by the HARPS school spirit the club and surface. Perhaps (High Accuracy Ra- and support planned for the that means there dial Velocity Planet for all varsity club, such as: are better odds of Searcher) at the La sports. For Cross Country finding extrater- Silla Observatory. a long while, Path Clean Up, restrial life. The planet’s mass only a few Co-President Nicole Nannariello. Support the Borenstein is estimated to be teams at HHS Courtesy of Yearbook Troops, Coor- notes that, “over five times that of have had the full support of the stu- dinator for Game/Match of the week, the years, scien- The hot but solid surface of Planet Corot 7-B. Earth, which means dent body. Varsity Club’s goal is to Team Support Days, Habitat for tists and astrono- Courtesy of The Telegraph UK its density is simi- spread that support to include sports Humanity, Nike Shoe Collection, and mers have found more than 300 lar. that struggle in regard to student at- many others that Ms. Loughlin hopes planets outside our solar system, but Corot-7b is as close in size as tendance. to kick off in the near future. most were just gas balls or couldn’t be any other planet is to Earth. Its radius The growing club currently has “My main goal is to spread proven to be solid.” He claims this re- is 1.5 times bigger than Earth’s. Now about 30 members and meets weekly. school spirit for all athletes, varsity cent discovery by a group of European that scientists have found a planet so Among the club’s goals moving and junior varsity,” said Coach Lough- astronomers is in fact a very big deal. similar to Earth, they are very confident forward is to hang a “Who is Home lin, “and to bring back the pride of It means that the chances increase that they will soon find other planets like Today” bulletin board on the side of Harrison athletics.” other similar planets can be found. Corot-7b, and perhaps even ones that “We basically live on a rock could maintain life (as we know it). ourselves,” says co-discoverer Artie Chances of possibly living on Hatzes, director of the Thuringer another planet are very slim, noted Show Your Colors observatory in science teacher Germany. “It’s Mr. Paul Haley. Jessica Peña as close to “Living so close Music Editor something like to a sun would be the Earth that impossible be- Are you looking for something “In the routines, there are times we’ve found so cause it would be productive to do that will look great on where you need to hold the flag up far. It’s just a too hot,” he said. your high school resume? Look no fur- high by the pole for a long amount of little too close “It might be pos- ther than the band room – your future time,” says Coach McNamara. Being to its sun.” sible to live on a in the Color Guard awaits you! a member of the school’s Color Guard According planet if advanced “Color Guard is the art of master- offers a challenging physical and men- to Mark Hen- technology were ing a five-foot pole flag or sometimes tal workout. derson, science used to create a six and spinning and flipping it up in Holding the flag is not the only editor of The According to Mr. Haley, we won’t be living on such a bubble around the air while marching,” says Elizabeth workout you get. The members also London Times, planet anytime soon. Courtesy of Emma Glass such a planet to McNamara, the coach of the Guard. have to dance. Being a part of the this discovery from the Corot planet- hold in oxygen.” “We march with the marching band on Guard involves some footwork while hunting space observatory occurred This recent discovery improves parades, go to the football games, and performing. in the constellation Monoceros, or the the chances of a planet like Earth be- do competitions. We competed at San “Two years ago, we did a dance Unicorn. ing discovered. It might even increase Francisco, CA, Nashville, TN, and this routine that was coordinated by Ms. This new planet is 23 times closer the chances of finding other life within year we are competing at Philadelphia, Gregory, and it was fun,” said one to its sun than Mercury is to our sun. the universe. Our science teachers PA. Last year we went to Disney at member of the color guard. “But even In fact, this new planet is so close to agreed. Orlando, FL. It was spectacular.” though it was exciting, it was somewhat its sun that its surface temperature is “Drake’s equation suggests that a The Color Guard goes to com- difficult because some of us aren’t very more than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit large number of extraterrestrial civiliza- petitions every year, competing with coordinated, foot-wise.” during its days, and minus 330 degrees tions would form,” said Mr. Frank Na- other schools in the Last but at nights, extremes that are too hot and politano, Harrison’s resident astronomy country. At Nash- not least, join- cold to sustain human life. This planet teacher. “Therefore, it seems very like- ville, the band ing the Color circles its star in a mere 20 hours, com- ly that life on other planets does exist.” took home several Guard pro- pared to the 365 and a quarter days Dr. Frank Drake, Professor Emeritus awards, and one vides friend- it takes of Astron- was for the Color ship. During Earth omy and Guard. A video of your time in to circle Astrophys- the group march- the Guard, our sun. ics at the ing was required you develop It flies University to be part of the long-lasting by at of Califor- march down Main friendships approxi- nia, Santa Street at Disney that go beyond mately Cruz, de- World. school. For 466,000 vised an Currently, Color Guard members take a break. freshmen, be- miles per equation in Courtesy of Andrea Sperduto the Guard consists coming friends hour. 1960 to fig- of students from each grade level, with some upperclassmen could prove ure out the which means anyone is welcome to most beneficial – perhaps you’ll get in- likelihood participate. This activity is considered sight into the school that you might not This chart show’s Corot 7-B’s relative size. Courtesy of AIA of extrater- co-ed, so both guys and girls are in- find out otherwise. Through traveling The new planet, named Corot-7b, restrial life. vited to take part. Right now, the Guard and competitions, you also get to meet is located some 500 light years away, “There absolutely could be life features one very talented guy. At the new people from other schools. which surprisingly is not that far away on other planets,” said Ms. Josie Nashville competition, several male The Color Guard is always eager in astronomical terms – remember Cain. “Right now, we are limited by students performed and were “totally to recruit new talent, so please consid- -- one light year is about six trillion technology and funding in finding it, awesome,” according to band student er joining the squad. It’s a fun, social miles. however.” and parent witnesses. activity that provides a fine workout, a “This is science at its thrilling and This also is the feeling shared by Flipping and spinning the flag chance to travel and compete, life-long amazing best,” said Didier Queloz of Alan Boss, of the Carnegie Institution provides a good workout as well, since friendships, and far more than many the Geneva Observatory in Switzer- in Washington, D. C. “The evidence is it requires good upper body strength. other activities. land, who led the research team. “We overwhelming that we live in a crowded The flag may not look heavy, but it’s did everything we could to learn what universe,” he said. certainly not light as a feather either. the object discovered by the Corot sat- Husky Herald - Page 6 Mitch Coffin, Tetsuya Akashige and Bryan Jacobowitz Pictures courtesy of Tetsuya Akashige Emma Adler News Editor On November 7, Harrison High on guitar, Mike DellaRocco on drums), with youthful angst and apathy and Senses Fail, “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” by The School’s annual “Battle of the Bands including a crossover member from perform them for people.” Fall of Troy, and “Smile in Your Sleep” (BOTB)” took the HPAC by storm. Pre- Weapon Prologue. Bass played a With Josh Waldman on drums, by Silverstein. The band biography, sented by the Junior class, the BOTB three song set of original material, PJ Angarano on guitar, and Max Miller which helpfully notified the audience featured five local bands, all of whose opening with “Symphony of 1933,” fol- on bass, El Gato’s performance was that Dom would be “slappin’ da bass” members are students at Harrison. lowing up with “Ill Shaped Fish,” and an effective and attention- grabbing ended on a touching note, stating that The competition kicked off at 6 concluding with “Pants 11.” Bass’s showcase. “their performance is dedicated to p.m. with the quartet Weapon Pro- whimsical band biography graciously- Fourth up was The Real Ninja Ragu.” Whether this referred to the logue. Comprised of four juniors (Joe informed that the success of Bassa- Turtles. A four man ensemble, The sauce or an actual person could not Papa on drums, Tetsuya Akashige funksanuksadeluxe, to quote the text, Real Ninja Turtles features three be verified. Operation: Save the Ham and Bryan Jacobowtiz on guitar, and “’twas written in the stone.” Sophomores (Vince DeSantis and did not disappoint as the final band of Mitch Coffin on vocals), Weapon Pro- “We are clearly the best band Jacob Seidman on guitar, Matt DiRe the night. Their thrilling, exhilarating logue played two songs: the Red Hot ever,” said Chris Doherty, after. “It’s on bass) and one Junior (Colin Frank performance provided a perfect con- Chili Peppers’ hit “Tell Me Baby,” and like the best band, period!” Bass’s set on drums). The Real Ninja Turtles clusion to this year’s successful “bat- “Everlong,” by the Foo Fighters. The was met with resounding approval, a opened their set with a rendition of tle.” In addition to the five competing program included biographies for testament to the talent of its instru- Blink 182’s “Dammit,” and went on to bands, The Battle of the Bands fea- each of the competing bands, all five mentalists. play “The Quiet Things That Nobody tured a special guest performer. Mid- of which supplied the audience with Another trio, El Gato and the Knows,” by Brand, and “Heroes Get way through the show, Senior Lance invaluable (if not strictly valid) insights Geniuses, followed. In the program, Remembered, Legends Never Die,” Troiano took the stage, playing and into their histories. Weapon Prologue, El Gato was scheduled to play two by Four. Their biography stated that singing the Plain White T’s favorite, according to their biography, formed numbers, one original piece (“Dear they were “the REAL Ninja Turtles, as “Hey There Delilah.” “as a result of WWI,” and in 2008, Old Amy”), and one cover (“You,” by real as it gets: 50% Turtle and 100% Following the performance, “made a slow and steady comeback.” Bad Religion). However, while on Ninja.” The Real Ninja Turtles execut- the audience used their ticket stubs Questionable past notwithstanding, stage they made the decision to add ed their selections with admirable skill to vote for their favorite contender. Weapon Prologue’s solid and impres- a surprise finale, a second original and deft precision. Some purchased additional votes for sive performance was greeted enthu- song entitled, “California Nachos.” El The fifth band to compete was the cost of $1 per ticket. The votes siastically. Second to perform was the Gato’s biography let the audience in Operation: Save the Ham. A Senior were tallied promptly, and before the Junior trio Bassafunksanuksadeluxe on a band secret: “Sometimes,” the group, Operation featured Nicky clock struck 8 in the HPAC, The Real (bass-a-funksa-nuksa-deluxe). Like blurb read, “we get lazy and do noth- Pyle on drums, Matt Baer on guitar, Ninja Turtles had been proclaimed the Weapon Prologue, Bass is a band ing…but on the few occasions when Ryan Mustacato on vocals, and Dom victors, followed by Operation: Save comprised entirely of Harrison High we decide to be productive, we write Mustacato on bass guitar. Operation the Ham and Bassafunksanuksade- Juniors (Chris Doherty and Joe Papa little noise- drenched pop songs filled played three songs: “Buried a Lie” by luxe. Swine Flu Prevention Just One Shot Away Melina Parrello Staff Writer Worried about the winter portant vaccine allows for a hearty chance to fight off sickness. Also, Services Kathleen Sebelius told coming? Scared for your health immune system response in most the National Institute of Allergies the House Energy and Commerce in the upcoming season? With all adults. Studies have shown that and Infectious Diseases is con- Committee this month. these nasty viruses and flus go- just eight to 10 days after being ducting more trials on both chil- However, like all vaccines, ing around, you feel it’s inevitable injected with a 15 microgram vac- dren and pregnant women, hoping the H1N1 vaccine is not perfect. you’re going to get sick with some- cine, a strong immune response is to come up with new findings. Studies have shown that a dose thing, right? Well, this may not be shown – information that research- With all the vaccinations that strengthens the immune sys- the case. ers say is very impressive. needed, suppliers need to start tem of an adult may not produce Recently, it has been dis- Al- shipping out as successful a response in cer- covered that a single low dose of though the vaccines tain children – some will need two the H1N1 vaccine (flu shot) may the H1N1 to doctors so vaccinations in order to prevent be enough for us to stay healthy vaccine they can pro- their contracting the disease. this winter. Tests and studies have may not vide patients Fortunately, money will not be been conducted to test the immune prove ef- with what they an issue for anyone who chooses systems of individuals after being fective are asking to be vaccinated. The two vacci- injected with different amounts of in every for. Approxi- nation types approved (a flu shot the vaccine. single mately 75.3 made from an inactivated or dead “This is very good news for person, million doses virus and a nasal spray made from the vaccination program, both with the fact of the vaccine a live, weakened virus) will be regard to supply of the vaccine that most are expected available free of charge – though and its potential efficacy,” said An- people to be shipped some doctors may charge an “ad- thony Fauci, M.D., director of the are show- One shot allegedly can prevent swine flu. Courtesy of CDN through De- ministration fee.” National Institute of Allergy and In- ing a positive immune response to cember. This winter may be a cold and fectious Diseases. one vaccination is great because it “We will have enough vac- rough one, but one thing many can Research is slowly proving allows for the doctors to immunize cine available for everyone,” U.S. look forward to is staying swine flu that just one dose of this highly im- more people, giving them a better Secretary of Health and Human free.

Husky Herald - Page 7 ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT Ellen DeGeneres To Join American Idol

Izzy Sheck Staff Writer

Attention, American Idol fans: as for American Idol’s Season 9, join- judges’ panel. Perhaps she won’t have menting on the dancing, but instead you may have already heard, Paula is ing Randy, Simon, and Kara. Ellen, the same kind of “inside the music only added comical remarks. Many are out and Ellen is in. Recently, in what a noted comedienne and talk-show industry” opinions that Simon, Randy wondering if Ellen will be a true talent many feel was the result of a salary host, has been an American Idol fan and Kara have, but she does claim to judge on Idol, or just someone put there dispute, American Idol judge Paula for years, and is very excited about be- offer an opinion to which the average for comedic effect. Abdul “retired’ from the show. Since coming a part of the show. In addition to American people can relate. Other people wonder how Ellen that unceremonious announcement, watching the show on television each Ellen will still be keeping her will fit in, how she will be treated on the the public has expressed mixed feel- show. Perhaps she should look to how ings about Paula Abdul’s retirement, singer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi was and whether or not it was a good career treated this past season, her first. It decision for her. seemed as though DioGuardi was not Many people were upset to learn as well liked as the other American Idol of Abdul’s departure, believing that judges. She had to gain the respect she gave the show part of its winning of the American Idol audience as the chemistry and that her upbeat, positive show progressed through Season 8, contributions helped make the show and it was a tough journey for her. what it is today. Her encouragement Many noticed the eye rolls and rude and uplifting comments, even though comments from Simon aimed at Kara, a bit wacky at times, served to counter as she tried over and over to gain the some of Simon’s acerbic asides to the respect of the other judges. contestants. Others who watch the As always, the new season on show couldn’t be happier that Paula is Idol surely will bring about a new wave leaving, especially those who fast for- of entertainment viewing, both from ward through her comments using their American Idol 9: Ellen is coming; Paula is going. the contestants and from the drama TiVos. Studies show that Paula Abdul Courtesy of NY Daily News (Ellen) and Sam Jones/Fox (Paula) that will go on at the judging panel. was the least popular judge on Idol week, Ellen has also been a part of popular daytime show, while still doing The network is hopeful that Ellen will and that more people fast forwarded past “Idol Gives Back” shows, in which American Idol at night. Ellen’s high make a positive impact on the show through her comments than any other artists assist in fundraising to help the energy and love for music will surely be and cause an upswing in viewer num- judge. What everyone wondered im- poverty-stricken people of Africa. a positive addition to the American Idol bers. As the new season of American mediately was who would come in to What Ellen will contribute to the judging panel, and she may even bring Idol approaches, we soon will be able take Paula’s place on the show…would show will be the opinion of the com- a whole new group of viewers over with to see how Ellen acts, and how the they help or hinder the popularity of the mon people in America, the “average her from her daytime audience. public reacts. Will her jokes make up already famous television show? Joes.” Ellen believes that she knows Still, critics are uncertain how El- for her lack of knowledge in the music The answer to that question was and understands the basic opinions of len will fare. Several cite her appear- business? Tune in and see. announced soon afterwards: the new the people who watch American Idol ance this past season on “So You Think judge is going to be Ellen DeGeneres. season after season, and she wants You Can Dance,” where some claim Ellen will be joining the judging panel to give that opinion a live voice on the she didn’t do a very good job of com- Local Skating in the Great Outdoors Alli Fuerst Staff Writer Winter time is almost here and On Friday nights, Ebersole offers is the owner of this shop. This year, The ice-skating school also has an before you know it, gentle snowflakes its “Friday Night Skate.” FNS takes Marty Peck has gotten brand new Advanced Figure Skating Program or, will start to fall, cozy fires will begin to place from 8-10 p.m. Admission is skates that you can rent during most as it’s more commonly called, Club. warm up family rooms, and children will $4.00-$5.00 for residents. The “crowd” public sessions. Rental skates cost Club is for all levels higher then Beta. If soon be outside, sledding down snow- for FNS is mainly teens and preteens, around $5.00. you would like to participate in the Ice- covered hills. Families will begin to dig but all are welcome. This year, Eber- Ebersole Ice Rink also offers an Skating School and would like further their skates out of the closet and head sole is trying to get a DJ and disco lights ice-skating school. Skating School Di- information, call 914-948-6696. on down for ice-skating. to make rector Kris- At Ebersole, the Ice-Skating Ebersole Ice Rink is a great place FNS even ten Fuerst School puts on holiday shows, ‘end for families to come together and skate. more fun says, “Our of the year’ shows, and exhibitions. The rink is located in White Plains at and memo- skating These are ‘just for fun’ shows that Delfino Park, right off Lake Street. rable. school is help parents, families and friends see One of the reasons why people love “I went designed the growth and improvement that their coming to Ebersole is because it is so to Friday to help children have made. The next upcom- convenient. Students and their families Night Skate teach peo- ing show is Ebersole’s Annual Holiday in both Harrison and White Plains only last year ple how Show. This is where group classes have to drive a few miles to get there. and had a to skate, perform their skills and ‘showcase’ However, the main reason why people lot of fun,” no matter their talent in exciting holiday numbers. enjoy coming to Ebersole is because it says fresh- their age There are also some solo performanc- is outdoors, with only a roof. man Sarina or skill.” es from ‘Club’ members (mostly high Ebersole is one of the few out- Tassone. “I The school students). door rinks in Westchester, which is went with a skating With winter right around the what makes it so unique. People can bunch of my school corner, consider visiting Ebersole Ice go outside and skate around the rink friends and has differ- Rink and taking advantage of all of the and when they’re through, they can sip really en- ent levels programs it has to offer. The rink is a hot cocoa inside of Ebersole’s warm- joyed it.” of difficulty great place to take family and friends ing house. The Ebersole Ice Rink is a Courtesy of MSU that rang- to enjoy a special day of skating. great place for friends and families to At Ebersole Ice Rink, there is a es from Tots 1 up to Freestyle Levels. create memories that will be treasured little shack where you can rent skates The program also offers basic hockey, for years to come. if you don’t have a pair. Marty Peck adult, and special needs classes.

Husky Herald - Page 8 Walter’s World’s Best Hot Dogs Joe Maida Staff Writer It all began in 1919, when Walter The hot dog itself ter’s. There are no tourist attractions Warrington decided to open a curbside is incredible. Composed anywhere in Mamaroneck; the stand hot dog stand in Larchmont, NY. His of a combination of beef, is not off a main highway -- yet you was no ordinary hot dog, however. pork, and veal, more gray- will always find a line 30 people deep Walter created a hot dog that was split ish in color than pink, eager to bite into the amazing Walter’s down the middle, grilled with secret they appear very different Hot Dogs. sauce, served on a toasted bun, and from the average hotdog. Many students at Harrison High topped with a homemade mustard that They're split before being School enjoy savoring Walter’s Hot will have you calling for seconds. This griddle cooked in such a Dogs. Vinnie Nicita had this to say revolutionary hot dog soon became way that the inside devel- about the legendary dogs: “I really known as “the best hot dog in the ops a caramelized surface love eating at Walter’s, because the world,” and is still served to this day. and a crunch. The bun hot dogs taste so good, and are so Located at 937 Palmer Avenue is also heated. The at- close to home.” in Mamaroneck, the classic Walter’s tendants use tongs when Walter’s is an historical landmark. Courtesy Wikipedia When asked to describe his feel- Hot Dog Stand stands tall, serving handling them, so they get puffs look like tater tots, but are actu- ings about the mustard, he said, “I love hundreds of hungry customers ev- a bit squished. This is part of the fun ally quite different. Take a bite into its mustard! That’s just what I do.” ery day. The stand is now owned by and tastiness. buttery, fluffy interior; fall in love with Tom Falciglia also weighed in Walter’s son, Gene Warrington. The Condiments are applied before that distinct potato puff taste. A sweet- on Walter’s: “Usually my dad throws building was declared a national land- the dog is delivered. You have a choice potato puff is also offered, providing me a $100 bill and says ‘Go get some mark in 1991, and has been listed on of dark brown mustard or regular the same great taste with a touch of Walter’s, Tommy!’ I am always thrilled the Westchester County Inventory of mustard, dotted with a small amount additional sweetness. Walter's also to get Walter’s, because the taste historical places since 1994. It was of sweet-pickle relish. Walter's doesn't makes world-class milk shakes from hypnotizes me.” also featured in the Food Network’s sell any kind of burgers or any other its own soft-serve machine, includ- For more information about Road Side Delights as “Westchester main dish, but it does offer tasty sides. ing the crowd favorite: the extra-thick Walter’s Hot Dog Stand, check out County’s best known contribution to You can get regular French fries, or chocolate malt. their website, at www.waltershotdogs. road side architecture.” the stand’s potato puffs. The potato Simply put, you cannot beat Wal- com. Battling America’s Obesity One Contestant At A Time

Christina Loguidice Staff Writer Courtesy NBC

Many people in America suffer the course of the show. Sweeney tempted contestants with the motivated them through the challenge with obesity. Obesity is a medical One of the many motivations they offer that whoever could eat the most to work as hard as they could. condition in which excess body fat has have for coming on the show is the cupcakes in five minutes would win The trainers also offer encour- accumulated to the extent that it may opportunity to work with some of the immunity - essentially guaranteeing agement. When working out, they adversely affect one’s health, reduc- best trainers in the world, Bob Harper the winner a spot back on the ranch. remind contestants why they are here ing one’s life expectancy. Seemingly, and Jillian Michaels. These ‘top notch’ Wisely, almost all the contestants and what they are working for. They more and more Americans can’t help trainers make sure that their job is done chose not to eat any cupcakes – none put in their minds how they used to avoid obesity. An estimated 65 million correctly after each day, by ensuring of them thought it was worth it. Still, look before and their ideal death age- people in America are obese and about that all the contestants have had a one contestant wanted immunity and motivating them like never before. two-thirds of all adults in the country brutal workout. consumed the cupcakes. However, Viewers get inspired too, and always currently are overweight. On the set of “The Biggest Loser,” when she got back with the trainers have particular favorite contestants for This is a real national problem, contestants attempt to execute real-life they were upset with her and worked whom they are rooting. Their individual and something must be done to everyday challenges, to assure that her hard to the core. stories are compelling, according to the change it. However, change is not even if they get voted off the show, they All these outside challenges pre- show’s producers, and this season is easy. Obese people are easily dis- still know how to cope with their sur- sented to the contestants are things no exception, offering stories from a couraged about their weight and many roundings in order to still stay fit. Not that they will face every day when they firefighter (Allen Smith) whose health believe that they can never change this only does this help each contestant, get home. The show wants to ensure and job are at risk because of his condition. One of the more popular it also provides assistance to viewers that all the contestants are prepared weight to a military wife and mother of reality shows on television proves at home sharing in the journey to fit- and willing to fight until the end. four (Tracey Yukich) who has always otherwise. NBC’s hit show “The Big- ness. Another challenge/real-world put others first. gest Loser” (shown locally at 8 p.m. Every week contestants are faced temptation was having the contestants Lastly, each challenge, each on Tuesdays), shows by example that with challenges such as testing one’s order out for the week and not make workout and each meal consumed by there’s hope even for some of the worst improvement in ability, stability, and their own food at the house, with spe- contestants must “work” for them. Con- cases of obesity. strength. Another of the challenges cific serving and calorie numbers. This testants must find a balance, incorpo- The inspirational show is hosted was to help motivate the contestants forced contestants to make healthy rating each daily activity into their own by Alison Sweeney and has new two- for losing weight. This was to be a decisions when ordering food -- like lives, in hopes of losing more weight. hour episodes each week. Once you group activity – if all the players lost a getting things baked instead of fried This eventually determines who stays start watching, it becomes addictive! combined total of 150 pounds, no one and putting dressings on the side so on the show and who gets eliminated. “The Biggest Loser” encourages obese would be sent home that week. This they can measure how much is going The temporary goal for each week is to people around America to change their allowed all of the contestants to share on their food themselves. Again, this remain safely on the show until the next lives through beginning a new and a common goal, to bond and to work challenge will prepare them for the week by staying above the yellow line. healthy lifestyle. Just by watching the together. real-life challenge of staying fit after Contestants with the lowest percent- show, you gain healthy facts and tips During selected weeks of “The the show ends. age of weight loss for that particular that will bring you one step closer to Biggest Loser,” contestants are faced Throughout the course of each week are then at risk of falling below that healthy dynamic lifestyle. with temptations. This means they season, some contestants become the ‘yellow line’ and getting voted off The year of 2009-2010 on “The are challenged with certain real-life unmotivated and feel like this was all a by their teammates. Biggest Loser” is an exciting one scenarios that involve their eating big mistake. However, they eventually With obesity at epidemic levels because normally couples and/or habits. For example, in one episode realize this is wrong. Sweeney does across the United States, there is a relatives come on the show together contestants were faced with a platter a good job of encouraging contestants real need for awareness and educa- and compete. This year 16 strangers of mini cupcakes in front of them -- through their various challenges. For tion. Thankfully, reality shows like “The have been selected and must divide pleasurable to look at and tempting to example, since they have no contact Biggest Loser” serve a larger purpose into pairs without knowing each other’s eat because they are so tiny. However, with their family while on the show, beyond mere entertainment, helping its strengths or weaknesses. These their trainers have taught them over the contestants were offered a reward for contestants and viewers alike to be- 16 contestants have been chosen weeks to have healthy eating habits, a challenge that provided a chance to come more motivated in making a big throughout America to compete in so most contestants don’t fall for the watch a prepared video sent by their change for the better in their lives. becoming “The Biggest Loser,” trying temptation of a dessert that could family. The contestants were thrilled to win by losing the most weight during cost a pound or more on the scale. to hear what the goal was and this Husky Herald - Page 9 Law As Hamlet: To See Or Not To See Emma Adler News Editor

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in such a way that his doom seems im- Denmark. is considered by many to be the great- minent. Less pensive than perturbed, Producers, est play ever written. Thousands of his Hamlet seems determined to make directors, productions over the five centuries change. From the “ghost scene” on- and actors subsequent to the original attest to its ward, all doubt is banished from the are free to extraordinary staying power. audience’s mind that death is the only make of The latest production of “Hamlet” logical way such an affair could end. “Denmark” Jude Law as Hamlet. Courtesy Jonathan Worth/New York Times premiered in September at the Broad- Law’s certainly is an interesting what they fall of supporting a bill header is Gugu hurst Theater in Manhattan. With take on the character. The excitement will. It can be a state steeped in pal- Mbatha-Raw, who shines in the role Jude Law starring in the title role, this with which he ignites the stage is infec- ace intrigue and corruption. It can be of Ophelia. Ophelia, like Hamlet, is a production, which transferred over to tious, setting a tone which consistently a peaceful entity, a nation unsullied character who can be played in many Broadway after debuting in London’s puts the audience on the edge of their prior to the life of a certain prince. This different ways. Mbatha-Raw chooses West End, is a markedly original take seats. This is no small feat for a three- most recent incarnation of Denmark is to emphasize Ophelia’s strength, on a classic piece. hour play. Law is a magnetic person- one where, it seems, each character is presenting her as a casualty of others’ For those unacquainted with the ality, possessing that little understood fully invested in the action. The overall missteps, rather than as a catalyst for text, the first half of its plot can be lik- quality which distinguishes a star -- for tone of this particular production sug- her own demise. She has a clear stage ened to Disney’s “The Lion King” (this lack of a better term, the “it” factor. gests the Danish court is no stranger presence, and is one of the few sup- parallel fades as the death toll mounts). However, his performance also to conspiracy and suspicion. porting actors not afraid to try her hand For most, however, no reintroduction to carries some disappointment. Due For the most part, the supporting at, and often succeeding in, upstag- the play’s more macabre elements is to the swift, almost rushed pace with cast inhabits their roles successfully. ing Mr. Law. When Hamlet confronts needed. Suffice it to say, it is not for the which Law delivers his performance, This success, however, is tempered Ophelia, then leaves her anguished hard of hearing nor the light of heart. Hamlet is afforded little opportunity to by a tentativeness which detracts from and confused, it is not the prince you The success of a production reflect. Much of Hamlet’s complexity as otherwise effective performances. pity. Mbatha-Raw’s Ophelia is reason of “Hamlet” often rests on the star’s a character relies on his being acutely The supporting actors all operate poi- enough to spring for a ticket. interpretation of the much studied title aware of himself throughout the play. gnantly aware that they are not Jude The Broadhurst’s “Hamlet,” over- character. Hamlet is the Prince of Den- That actors allow Hamlet time to pause Law, and their characters suffer for it. all, is a fine production. Though its mark. He is the son of a murdered king, and ponder his choices is imperative. They appear, at times, almost fearful of weaknesses are apparent, these and the nephew of a corrupt usurper. Law’s Hamlet, unfortunately, seems pilfering attention from the star, playing are largely negated by its thrilling, He is also one of the most complex more concerned with hurriedly correct- down the more expressive elements of attention-holding pace, an excellent (if personas ever written for the stage. ing his situation than contemplating it. their roles in scenes where they ought sometimes hasty) Hamlet, and a stel- Countless actors have tried their hand All in all, though, Law is an electric and to flaunt them. This is most clear in lar, standout performance from Gugu at embodying the prince. Portrayers successful Hamlet. the scene where Hamlet confronts his Mbatha-Raw. For those who have have options: they can play to his dark- Though much praise for “Hamlet” mother Gertrude (played by Geraldine had trouble equating Shakespeare ness, they can depict him as a victim can be directed at its adaptability (the James), and mistakenly kills his father’s with excitement, this is the play to set of intrigue and position, they can draw time period, for instance, can be altered former advisor Polonius. Throughout you straight. on the role’s inherent humor. to a director’s liking), there is one as- the scene, Gertrude’s anguish serves Law’s Hamlet is a kinetic prince. pect of the play not open to interpreta- as little more than background noise “Hamlet” is currently playing at Though Hamlet is a character most fa- tion. “Hamlet” is a Danish tragedy. to Hamlet’s impassioned rage. As a the Broadhurst Theater in New York mous for his soliloquies, Law’s physical It is a Denmark where, with aston- result, little depth is imparted to her City. For tickets, see broadway.com. acting draws considerable attention. ishing speed, courtiers lose their sanity character, rendering James’ Gertrude He injects the prince with a certain air and meet their deaths (often in that disappointingly transparent. of inevitability, hurtling through the play order). It is not, however, a historian’s One notable exception to this pit- AOL Launches New Teen Site

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If you Not only does JSYK contain the latest and know the trends, also being able to established the largest teen network on answered yes, AOL’s new teen site, news in pop culture, it contains videos, read about the newest fashion industry the web, attracting some 11.3 million JSYK, is for you. JSYK, text lingo photos, polls and quizzes too – some- news. visitors this past August alone. Still, for Just So You Know, is a recently thing tweens and teens will be inter- • Technology – Kids will be even with fierce competition, JSYK is launched site for young adults, ages ested in immediately. By launching able to watch the latest game previews sure to provide tweens and teens all 9 through 15, as a way for them to get this new site, AOL is hoping to leverage (video games and such) and read re- the information they could possibly all the latest juicy gossip and news the size of its audience and technology, views of the newest and most desired desire about the latest goings-on with stories of direct interest to them. Set something they haven’t really been technical gadgets on the market. their favorite Hollywood stars! up as a blogging site, it contains all able to achieve previously. • Video – this part of the site will recently updated posts of pop culture’s When targeting the audience of allow viewers to watch trailers of soon- biggest news stories, written with much teenagers and those just a few years to-be and recently released movies, as enthusiasm. With stories ranging from younger, AOL needs to be sure that its well as the latest music videos by their giant cupcakes to Miley Cyrus to music information and approaches to media favorite bands, celebrity interviews, group Death Cab for Cutie, this site is are authentic. The need to seize this and much more! sure to be a big hit. opportunity is imperative because the According to a Wall Street Jour- tween/teen audience is a demographic The last feature will be called nal blog, AOL staffers are writing for the that has not yet been covered very “Get Real” and will cover real issues site, along with contributions from the well. Judging from appearances, it affecting tweens/teens such as cur- tweens and teens themselves. JSYK seems as though AOL is trying very rent events, life issues, politics, envi- features submissions from Tween Girl hard to put together a quality site for ronmental issues, being safe online, Summit (Washington) as well as from that target audience. JSYK appears school issues and even advice on Teen Ink, which is a noted national to cover all that someone from the age how teens/tweens can help their com- magazine chock full o’ poetry, fiction range of 9-15 could ask for. Some of munities. and nonfiction written by young adults, the features will be: AOL seems to be doing a good aged 13-19. Just So You Know is • Celebrities – onlookers will be job with this latest launch, which will something more to add to AOL’s stories able to know what their favorite celebs bolster its reputation for being a leader and information targeted at kids and are doing each day, as well as be able in safe and appropriate experiences their parents. Other sites like JSYK in- to see the latest photo galleries and on the web. Still, JSYK faces serious clude KOL.com and ParentDish.com. interviews. competition from corporations such as Courtesy of wsj.com Husky Herald - Page 10 Prose In The Park: Twelfth Night Emma Adler News Editor The winding line outside the Pub- backdrop. The set consisted only of lic Theater which by dawn had snaked a grassy plain, out of which two hills its way around two blocks worth of arose, and upon which sat trees. It Central Park was itself a testament to suggested some Celtic cousin of Arden the quality of the production. For seven (Shakespeare’s setting for his comedy hours, I waited alongside hundreds of “As You Like It”). Such a set could others for a chance at a free ticket. My be used for several of Shakespeare’s patience was rewarded, that night, with works. Costumes are important in any a spectacular performance of the high- play where the time period is open to est caliber. Lauded by critiques and interpretation. The Public’s “Twelfth audiences alike, this summer’s “Twelfth Night” production suggested its taking Night” was a success on all fronts. place sometime between “Pride and “Twelfth Night” tells the story of Prejudice” and the French Revolution. a young woman, Viola, who is ship- The players were dressed in smart, wrecked on an island without wealth or European style clothing: simple, grace- protection, and subsequently disguises ful dresses for the girls, stockings and herself as a man. Token Shakespear- colorful jackets for the boys (and for Vi- ean hi-jinks ensue. ola). Viola/Cesario’s wear, in particular, The cast was masterful, lead by drew attention. Through the majority Anne Hathaway, Raul Esparza, and of the play, she donned a striking blue Audra McDonald as Viola, Orsino, and jacket and boy’s pants. The disguise Olivia, respectively. Hathaway’s turn as was thoroughly ineffective. However, ingénue Viola was passionate, whilst this was the fun of it. That the other retaining the dry wit and wide-eyed in- characters in “Twelfth Night” are so nocence that so endears the character ignorant of Viola’s deception allows to her lord, the Duke Orsino. Esparza The happy couples toward the end of the play. Courtesy Sara Krulwich/New York Times the audience to snicker, omnisciently, is perhaps best known for his work in for years as among Broadway’s fin- (equally drunken) companion, Sir as though having deduced her plot David Mamet’s “Speed the Plow” with est. Nevertheless, her portrayal of Andrew Aguecheek. The trio dutifully renders the audience somehow magi- Jeremy Piven. The stage veteran lent the countess Olivia was touching, served as comic relief for the more cally intelligent. his talents well to portraying the love- thorough, and incredibly amusing. Mc- sullen Orsino and Olivia; their antics Loyal, yet distinct incarnations lorn, somewhat oblivious Orsino, who Donald drew on the humor in her role, throughout the play often provoked the of beloved characters, coupled with finds himself at the epicenter of a love putting forth a particularly capricious sort of laughter that leaves one giddy “Twelfth Night’s” famously witty prose triangle involving two twins, a man who Olivia whose stable nature is driven far into the next scene. resulted in a truly memorable produc- is not a man, and a grieving countess far off course by infatuation with Viola, The costumes and set were tion. Those familiar with Shakespeare’s who spurns his advancements toward under the impression the object of her equally impressive. Set in Illyria, a tale of cross dressing, twins, and un- her with unrelenting fervor. desire is the male page Cesario. Julie now defunct region of the Balkan requited love delighted in this recent Audra McDonald, like Esparza a White, Jay O. Sanders, and Hamish Peninsula, “Twelfth Night” does not effort, while those unfamiliar with the theater mainstay, is better renowned Linklater also starred, as Olivia’s gen- require a showy presentation, but intricacies of the text were better off for her vocals than for her acting. tlewoman Maria, her drunken uncle Sir rather a certain willingness to use one’s consulting the summary included in Her singing voice has been touted Toby Belch, and Sir Toby’s dim-witted imagination. There was no curtain, no the playbill. Create Your Own Radio Station With Emma Glass Editor-in-Chief Many of us are familiar with the The founders asked 40 expe- son on Amazon purchases a specific password for your Pandora profile. Greek creation myth regarding Pan- rienced musicians to analyze songs book, Amazon is able to suggest books From there you can begin to create dora. Pandora was sent to Earth by of every genre, about one song per by identifying the next most purchased various radio stations. Pandora has an Zeus as punishment for Prometheus’ 20-to-30 minutes, so that the songs can book by the people who also bought impressive arsenal of artists to choose giving the people of Earth fire. She was be categorized according to their vary- the original book. Nevertheless, collab- from (about 15,000), representing a given a box and told not to open it un- ing attributes or “genes.” Each gene re- orative filtering often only considers the wide realm of commercially-known der any circumstances. Unfortunately, lates to an aspect and/or nuance of the most popular items, which are usually artists such as Miley Cyrus on down curiosity got the best of her and she music: not what to the rather obscure. In addition, you opened the box, releasing all sorts of anything a person can create radio stations that are based evil in the world. from the was re- around a few artists, instead of the typi- Pandora today represents an- amount of ally look- cal one, by adding “artist seeds” to add other kind of curiosity. Pandora.com is vibrato in ing for. variety to a playlist. the name of a music recommendation a singer’s This was Unlike basic radio, Pandora also and Internet radio website, named as voice, to one rea- allows you to skip past songs that such because it was built to “reward the the gen- son why you may not enjoy and pause songs musically curious.” The website allows der of the Music if necessary. However, you cannot you to pick certain musical categories that sing- replay the music or choose the order and builds a radio station around er, to the of the songs. Generally, Pandora will your selection. For instance, you can volume of not replay songs you skip past and a choose a musician—say Rhianna— the elec- Pandora user has the ability to rate and the website will suggest and play tric guitar the music he or she is listening to. music similar to that of the artist you back- The website will not replay badly-rated choose. Pandora can also build a radio ground songs. Pandora is also able to evolve station based on a favorite song. music. Courtesy Pandora.com based on your tastes. If you rate Pandora is the final product of These something negatively, the playlist will the Music Genome Project— a project genes allow an artist or song to be Ge- reshuffle according to that feedback. started in January 2000 by Will Gla- compared with others within their spe- nome Project developed the aforemen- Pandora’s only disadvantage is ser, Jon Kraft, and Tim Westergren. cific genres. Different types of music tioned “attributes.” that it is only available for listening on Westergren, a musician himself, ini- have different genes, meaning the mu- Pandora has advertising because your computer. However, there is a tially came up with the idea after work- sicians are not using the same criteria it is free (unless you opt to pay for com- Pandora iPhone and iTouch application ing in the film industry. While working to analyze classical music and reggae. mercial-free radio), but far less than that provides the service on the go. to put music to films, the producers In total, there are about 400 genes. your average radio station, which is a Pandora also allows you to purchase often would play him cuts of music and Pandora works similarly to the definite advantage. Pandora’s concept the music you listen to directly from ask him to recreate the sound, while iTunes Genius option, but provides the is also an advantage because it plays the site using Amazon MP3 or iTunes. at the same time creating something music for free. Unlike, iTunes, Amazon, only music that you enjoy; you certainly Ultimately, it’s a great way to discover new. Comparing these songs to his or TiVo suggestion tools however, the cannot say that about most radio sta- new music and new artists based on own compositions brought to light that website does not rely on a concept tions, no matter how open-minded you artists that you already love. As Mr. a lot of music could be created from called collaborative filtering, a common may be about music. Westergren once said, “When you find the combination of some basic attri- medium for song suggesting. 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Husky Herald - Page 11 Fashion’s Night Out Celebrates Global Fashion Julia Druckman Staff Writer On the night of September 10, and bargains. People hunted for sales Not only did people come from The major fashion magazines 2009, New York City had its own fash- of their favorite designers and brands. all over to shop for great fashion bar- also took part in this unique event. ionista fantasy night! In contrast to Major retail stores were featured and gains, they also came to mingle with Each had their own advertisements the recession going on in the country had their doors open to customers, the rich and famous. Some of the and promotions for fashion stimu- right now, the city celebrated fashion hoping to bring in a great deal of mon- stars who popped up all over the city lus, serving up the hottest fashions to promote re- ey and publicity. on Fashion Night Out included: Justin of the season. For instance, Marie tail and gain People sought after bargains up Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, the Olsen Claire magazine spoke about the back custom- and down the streets of New York, twins, Sarah Jes- “CPW” factor, or cost er confidence. having the shopping experience of sica Parker, Vic- per wearing. Vogue This fantastic their lives. They jumped from party toria Beckham, of course was host- event served to party all night long. Some of the and Sean (Diddy) ing the event, partner- as a kickoff hottest parties that evening were “the Combs. Many of ing with the council of event to the bash at Barney’s,” where many celeb- the world’s most Fashion Designers of prestigious rity appearances and performances prominent fashion America. Elle, not to and renowned occurred. designers also be outdone, displayed Justin Timberlake speaks. Courtesy Zimbio New York The Dior flagship store, located showed up in sup- some of the highest fashion week. With Vogue magazine on Fifth Avenue, had famous fashion port of the global end fashion jewelry. An army of fashion models for FNO. as their sponsor, some 800 cloth- photographer Arthur Elgort snapping fashion event. Courtesy AP Fashion Night ing stores from across the city were pictures of all of the night’s special Some of the hot fashion trends Out was considered a major success, thriving and celebrating as late as 11 memories. Yet each participating these high end designers were show- luring people out to shop again, even p.m. The Fashion Night Out website store had its own special deals and ing include the shoe-boot, featured by in such a dire economy. People stayed stated the gala’s purpose as follows: unique opportunities. This event not Tory Burch and Elizabeth & James, out late that night to spend their pre- “In a global initiative to promote retail, only was established to better the and the ballet flat, featured by Miu cious money, and a goal was achieved. restore consumer confidence, and fashion industry, but also to help out Miu. At this year’s Fashion Night Out, Having people spend in stores again celebrate fashion, U.S. and interna- a worthwhile cause. People who pur- the most popular clothing items in- restores faith to the retailers on the tional editions of Vogue are coordi- chased “Fashion Night Out” tee-shirts cluded colorful printed dress, the fitted fashion clothing business, proof that nating evening extravaganzas in their benefited the National September 11 trench coat, one-shoulder blouses, there is hope for better times ahead in respective world fashion capitals.” Memorial and Museum, as well as and full pant jumpsuits. Another ma- the shopping industry. That night the busy streets of the New York City AIDS Fund. This jor hit that night was what the fashion New York were even more crowded once in a lifetime instant stimulus plan world calls the “new bridge market,” than usual with people from near and helped out many aspects of the larger featuring designer clothes without de- far who came in search of great deals fashion community. signer prices. Stars Come Out For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Lexi Backer Staff Writer

This year’s Mercedes-Benz Fash- and shine bigger than ever, producing upon. Leopard shoes and leopard such, you never know what you might ion Week in New York City was a re- pieces featuring shiny leather, metallic jackets have all made their way onto encounter on the busy runways of New sounding success. For those unfamiliar leggings, sequins, and more. store shelves, and back into the hearts York’s Fashion Week. with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, it Remember when everything was of the fashion conscious. Colored is an annual, weeklong event during worn unbelievably tight? In a trend tights, too, are back in which top designers show off their new- reversal, this year’s hottest winter jack- full force with new and est designs to buyers and interested ets, pea coats, and other forms of out- innovative detailing. consumers via fashion shows inside a erwear are luxurious and supersized. Blocks of color, ani- large white tent in Manhattan’s Bryant Most of this oversized outerwear was mal and psychedelic Park. Also, many of these designers featured in the collections of designers prints, even rhine- utilize the fashion shows as a way to DKNY, Proenza Schoulder, and Derek stones have found a show the press what’s in and, most Lam. Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, home on leggings and importantly, what’s out of style. and Marchesa drew inspiration from nylons. If you are hes- The ‘80s look, for example, has asymmetry, showing “one shoulder itant to get on board recently come back into fashion. Top dress wear.” The one shoulder look this vibrant trend, turn designer Oscar De La Renta pursued seems to bring an air of class to all to the wisdom of the this look, showing neon bright colors who don it. world’s fashion elite. on his runway during Fashion Week. Rips, cut-outs, holes, shreds, dis- This style has recently However, De la Renta is not the only tress have been around for a quite bit, been interpreted by one bringing back hot pink and neon but this season the style has been tak- such designers as green. Designers Michael Kors and en to the extreme. More popular than Zac Posen, Diane Narciso Rodriguez also captured the ever, ripped jeans have been selling von Furstenberg, and look. These bright retro colors are not out in local department stores, while a Marc Jacobs. the only new looks gracing the catwalk high end version of the look has made It just goes to this year. Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein its way to the runways. Though “ripped show how fashion and Ralph Lauren have made metallic jeans” is by no means a new idea, is a dynamic, ever- what’s distinct in this changing industry. As Paris and Nicky Hilton, Amanda Bynes at Fashion Week. most recent incar- Courtesy UPI nation is the bleach print/splattered look on pants. The jeans brand J-BRAND, for example, is currently selling acid wash bleached jeans as their signature style. Cheetah print and leopard print pieces have been a part of fashion for de- cades, but this year the look’s versatility Anne Hathaway and Raffaello Follieri watch the runway. Courtesy Getty Images The set-up in Bryant Park. Courtesy Famous Ankles has been expanded Husky Herald - Page 12 Ralph Lauren Controversy Emily Singer Co-Managing Editor In January of 2007, the Council model whose head was wider than her " believed strongly in bringing attention of Fashion Designers of American hips. The image was obviously photo On October 16, a second photo- (CFDA) created a health initiative shopped and sparked a great deal of shopped Ralph Lauren advertisement Honest efforts have been made requiring runway models to have a controversy. Three days later, Ralph appeared on the internet, featuring to resolve the issue of underweight BMI of at least 18. The goal of the Lauren issued a statement apologiz- model Valentina Zelyaeva with the models, but many fashion designers program was to encourage healthy ing for the same warped are reluctant to accept such changes. lifestyles and to aid those with eating distorted #* Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld recently disorders. In the almost three years image. Hamilton. Ralph said that the criticism toward extremely that the initiative has been in effect, Five days Lauren did not thin models comes from “fat mummies not much has changed. Some models after that, comment on sitting with their bags of crisps in front appear to have gained a bit of weight, the model the second ad- " > O but virtually every advertisement and photo- vertisement, magazine editorial is airbrushed to graphed, but has since The controversy over the possibly make models appear thinner, thereby Filippa pulled both im- botched Photoshop job is more than counteracting any progress the health Hamilton, ages from public just that, though. It is about the big- initiative made. appeared displays. ger picture. It proves that the CFDA’s Over the last year, things have on na- Internet fashion initiative has not been as been looking up in the body image tional news supersite, successful as it could be. “These un- sector of the fashion world. Fashion television The Huffington healthy images in advertisements and designer Mark Fast sent plus-sized to discuss Post, played a on the runway are evidence that little models down the runway in body- her side of Left: Valentina Zelyaeva; Right: Filippa Hamilton. major role in effort has been made to give models conscious dresses for his Spring/ the story. Courtesy photoshopdisasters via Ralph Lauren bringing the con- =#> Summer 2010 runway show, and The five-foot-ten, 120-pound, troversy to light. The website’s Style @\O^" German fashion magazine Brigitte an- size 4 model had worked for Ralph section followed the story and updated Until the fashion industry can nounced that they would no longer be articles as new information was re- come to a unanimous agreement to photographing models, opting for real April because she was “overweight and leased. Senior Style Editor Anya Strze- change the way in which models are women instead. mien commented on the controversy, portrayed, no concrete progress will The fashion world took a major Ralph Lauren contradicted her state- stating that she published the story in be made and skewed body images will step backward on October 6, when ment by saying that Hamilton’s contract O= continue to be the norm. a Ralph Lauren advertisement sur- had been terminated “as a result of unhealthy body images have become faced on the internet, displaying a her inability to meet the obligations the norm in fashion, so [she’s] always McQueen’s Crazy Designer Shoes Suggest Foot Binding Might Return to Fashion

Lexi Backer Staff Writer

Remember back in World History work overnight. So technically, if Alex- website (AlexanderMcQueen.com). when Chinese women traditionally ander McQueen had put these shoes McQueen was born in London and would bind their feet? This painful and O was the youngest of six children. He excruciating process was undertaken "= left school at the age of 16 and imme- so that a woman’s foot shape would Like McQueen, other designers diately was offered an apprenticeship look more attractive. When looking have created many wacky shoe ideas. at the traditional Saville Row tailors An- at the abnormal shape of the feet as For example, one that might lead to derson and Shephard. From there, he O> questions is Chanel’s light bulb heel. moved to the theatrical costumers An- questionable. But what might be most With designers in the fashion world and gels and Bermans where he mastered unattractive is the fact that designer their creative minds heading toward six methods of pattern cutting, from the Alexander McQueen has brought the extremes, I wouldn’t be surprised if one melodramatic sixteenth century’s style look back in his Spring 2010 show day a heel is replaced with a pencil. to the razor sharp tailoring which has earlier this season. Take a look at the _#O> become a McQueen signature. Now picture that accompanies this article. It pair of these one-o- a-kind shoes, the he is considered one of the top design- features McQueen’s edgy, abnormal , price tag is a bit prohibitive. While the ers, and is most respected for creating yet successful work of art. Chanel Light bulb shoe is considered a designs that are obscure. It seems Creating a shoe like this is a masterpiece of art, it costs thousands safe to say that designers these days confusing masterpiece – how does the and thousands of dollars! are more like artists. They visualize and model manage to squish her tiny foot The question everyone wants "\ into it? It does makes you think. In answered is what motivates these de- signers to create such designs. From An example of footbinding in China. Courtesy of Lovelyish to bind her feet? where do their inspirations come? It Foot binding started during the might not be a direct conversation, but Shang Dynasty around the 1700s. Foot Alexander McQueen reveals much binding is a long process that does not in the autobiographical section of his

Chanel’s Light Bulb Shoes actually light up (and at that price, they should). Alexander McQueen’s latest creations look painful to wear. Courtesy of Getty Images Courtesy of Fashion Life

Husky Herald - Page 13 Mending the Mets Mack Rosenberg SPORTS Staff Writer

For any New York baseball fan, the job done for a few years now. The this year was an interesting one. In team needs to sign two quality starting Hideki Matsui is the Bronx, the Yankees have returned pitchers this winter if it expects to com- to their winning ways of the late ‘90s, pete with lineups like the one in Phila- even if it meant paying 100 plus million delphia, and even the one in South dollars for it. In Queens, the welcoming Florida. John Lackey will be this year’s World Series MVP of a new stadium was overshadowed hot commodity on the free agent mar- Spencer Rosenstein by the performance of the team that ket, and the Mets need to do everything Staff Writer played in it. in their power to get him to New York. The Mets’ unprecedented strug- As far as other starters are concerned, “I guess you could say this gles in 2009 made the market isn’t is the best moment of my life” said fans everywhere very deep be- Hideki Matsui, through his trans- cringe. The health yond Lackey, so lator. The moment was when he concern is always The Mets need was named Most Valuable Player the first issue that to make him their of the 2009 World Series, after springs to mind. But number one tar- tying a World Series record of six what really was the get. Josh Beck- runs batted in during the clinching first problem with ett officially will Game Six versus Philadelphia. the 2009 NY Mets be in the 2010 Matsui has been a member was management. free agent class, of the New York Yankees since Coming into this sea- but inevitability 2003. That year, his New York son, the Mets were Boston will pick Yankees lost the World Series projected by many up his club op- in six hard-fought games to the experts to finish with tion for next year. Florida Marlins. Since Matsui’s above 90 wins en The same will first coming to the team, the route to their second hold true for Cliff Yankees have made it to the division title in the Fans want GM Omar Minaya to have a Lee and Bran- post season every year but one. past four years. Even busy off-season. Courtesy New York Mets don Webb. Matsui is a baseball player who with the World Champion Phillies in The number two problem on this has been on both good and bad their division, experts believed in New team is Carlos Delgado. The veteran Yankee teams. York’s pitching staff and the bullpen lefty first baseman will not be back next Matsui after his stellar Game Six. Before he played in the Courtesy John Munson/Star-Ledger depth that the team acquired in year and there is nobody on this team United States, Matsui played on the vote for “Rookie of the Year.” The win- the offseason. They believed in with the power or the glove to replace Yomiuri Giants in Japan’s Nippon Pro- ner of the award, Angel Berrora, could a rotation that started and ended with him. There are two guys that might be fessional Baseball League. The Giants never repeat his past successes and Johan Santana, with a few names worth signing -- relatively young guys have been called “Japan’s Yankees” is currently a free agent. mixed in that were believed to be with high upside that have produced and are the most marketable team in In 2004, Matsui did even better reliable arms. They also believed in very consistent numbers throughout Japan. Matsui first joined the Giants than in 2003. He hit almost twice as second baseman Luis Castillo, the man their careers. The first is Aubrey Huff, in 1993. Three years later, he won many home runs, and drove in two who general manager Omar Minaya the former Oriole who now plays for the Most Valuable Player in the Japanese more runs than in the ’03 season. He traded for in 2007 Tigers. Huff had Central League. He went on to win helped the Yankees come within one and then agreed by far the best another two MVP awards in Japan. game of the 2004 World Series, though to pay $25 million year of his career He also won three league titles in the the Yankees would ultimately lose the over the course of in 2008, putting years 1994, 2000, and 2002. He was American League pennant to the Bos- a four-year contract. up Delgado-like a 10-time All Star and led the league ton Red Sox. Castillo batted .245 numbers. He’ll in runs batted in and in home runs. He In baseball circles, Matsui is in 2008, and sat be 34 in Decem- also earned the nickname “Godzilla,” known for his ability to play every day. out for much of the ber. a name that stuck with him when he He played in 518 consecutive Yankees second half of the Adam La- came to the United States. games at the start of his career. This season with a right Roche, the man When he joined the Yankees is the record for the most consecutive knee injury. who has played Will Carlos Delgado be re-signed for 2010? in 2003, the shift to Major League games played by a player to start his Still, people Courtesy Anthony J. Causi for three teams Baseball was not difficult for him. That major league career. That Matsui has believed in this team as the season this past season, may be willing to season, he hit 16 home runs and drove achieved such a feat is unsurprising. approached. How could they not? move again this offseason. The 29-year in 106 runs. He was also named to the Prior to joining the Yankees, he played The Mets seemed primed for a bet- old slugger is turning 30 in November, American League’s All-Star team in his 1,250 consecutive games in Japan. ter season than 2008, one in which a but would still be the perfect long term rookie season. Matsui later became His Yankees streak was ended when flawed bullpen gave way to elimination fit for this organization at first base. the first Japanese-born baseball player he broke his wrist in 2006. from playoff contention on the final LaRoche has hit at least 20 homers to hit a home run in the World Series, Matsui has also been a trailblazer day of the regular season. Minaya in every season since 2005, while still blasting a home run in game two of the for Japanese baseball players in Major instilled that new confidence by going having never played a full season. The 2003 World Series. At the end of the League Baseball. In 2007, he became out and getting the best closer in base- only risk you take with signing LaRoche season, he was a close second in the the first Japanese born player to hit ball, Francisco is the health 100 home runs. This year he Rodriguez, and concern, but also became the first Japanese two more relief then again player to win the World Series pitchers who (and as the “Most Valuable Player” award. could serve as Mets found Now the question is whether or the bridge to K- out time not he’ll be back. Rod. and again He was a fine designated As you this past hitter for the Yankees, as was know, things season), apparent in the way he helped went terribly what play- the team to its 27th World Series wrong. Now the er doesn’t title. However, Matsui’s contract team is looking have a risk expired at the end of this season, ahead to what of a health and there are some questions will be its most concern? regarding the Yankees’ interest pivotal offsea- The in re-signing him. There is a son of the de- Mets could feeling the Yankees are looking cade. If “The really use a to get younger, and that Jorge Amazins’” aren’t lot of help Posada (and eventually Derek playing base- this off- Jeter) can fill the void as des- ball in October season. If Mr. Met was sad about how 2009 turned out. ignated hitter moving forward. of 2010, Omar Courtesy WPIX Wright, Bel- If Game Six of the 2009 World Minaya and Jerry Manuel will be fired. tran, Reyes, and Santana come back Series was Hideki Matsui’s last So what exactly does Minaya have strong from injuries, it will be on the game as a Yankee, then he cer- to do this winter to keep himself and front office to add more vital compo- tainly went out with a bang. Manuel in the mix? nents to this team to avoid a repeat First of all, the starting rotation of 2009. Hideki Matsui holds his MVP trophy high for all to see. needs an overhaul. The four guys other Courtesy John Angelillo/UPI than Johan Santana haven’t gotten Husky Herald - Page 14 Sports-Related Injuries Are a Painful Reality

Angela Troia Staff Writer

As fall sports come to an end High school sports promote still requires a large number of players injuries vary, due to a number of fac- and winter sports begin, it seems that a healthy lifestyle, something ideal and accordingly, fields a high number tors. Timing is one issue. For instance, sports-related injuries are more numer- for most teens. They supply teens of sports-related injuries. an athlete is more likely to be injured ous than ever. Throughout the years, with exercise and teamwork as well. For the 2005-2006 school year, during the pre-season, because of high school athletic programs have What most teens don’t realize is that, there were an estimated 1,442,533 lack of conditioning. In season, there is grown in popularity. With more and along with all the good health benefits sports-related injuries involving high more muscle use, reducing the chance more students playing more sports in sports provides, there comes a greater school athletes within the nine exam- for injury. Still, a player is more likely school, the amount of sports-related chance for injury. According to the ined sports (boys’ football, wrestling, to get injured during a game versus injuries has increased accordingly. Center for Injury Research, there were soccer, basketball and baseball, girls’ at practice, due to the fact that there 7.2 million teens involved with high soccer, volleyball, softball, and bas- is greater intensity and higher impact school sports in the years 2005- ketball). during a game. 2006. That is more than double Most Fall injuries generally occur Although the amount of sports- the number of students who were with the sport of football, due to the related injuries statistically is high, that playing sports in 1971-1972. At high impact nature of the game. High shouldn’t discourage any student from that time, there were an estimated impact sports are activities that cause playing any sport for which he or she three million teens playing high intense and frequent wear and trauma has a true passion. Student athletes school sports. of weight bearing joints, such as feet, should go ahead and play – just be This Fall ’09 season, Harrison hips, knees. With high impact sports, careful. High School fielded an estimated it’s more likely for a player to get an “There isn’t one simple answer 250 athletic participants. Harrison injury due to one incident. about how to prevent injuries in sport,” is an “A level” school, meaning it Although football is the leading says Christina Quan. “But there are is fairly large, so 250 participants sport for injuries, this fall Harrison has many ways for athletes to reduce the is a lot. The sport with the largest been plagued by many sports-related likelihood of injuries.” Being in shape, number of participants at Harrison injuries related to playing soccer. stretching, and wearing the right pro- was football. “I’ve seen a lot of general injuries tective gear all lessen an athlete’s “This is not surprising,” says in soccer this season,” says Christina chance and severity of a sports- related Harrison’s new Athletic Director, Quan, Harrison’s new Athletic Trainer. injury. So athletes play on, give it your Ms. Patricia A. Seligman, “because She says she’s seen far more foot inju- all and try to win -- just be safe. by the nature of the sport, it needs ries than expected. “Usually there are the most players.” Even if football more ankle injuries,” she explains. New Harrison Athletic Director Patricia Seligman. Courtesy Stan Hudy was not the most popular sport, it The reasons for sports-related So Long Loyalty, Hello Minnesota Viking Favre

Mack Rosenberg and Thomas Falcigia Staff Writers Guess who’s back for the fourth Most Packer fans might pick the latter and the Packers were clearly ready to once loyal fans over these past few straight time? Here’s a hint: he was the description. move on and let Aaron Rodgers step years has wreaked havoc with fan sixth pick of the second round of 1991 For so many years, Favre was into the starting role. Most assumed allegiance. He now plays for the Min- NFL Draft. Need another hint? This the heart and soul of the Green Bay Favre would play out the season, which nesota Vikings, a conference rival of 40-year old holds the National Football Packers. He did for that city what no he did, and then either retire for good or Green Bay. Many no longer think of League records for most career touch- football player had done before. The decide to keep going for another sea- him as a great quarterback. down passes, most career passing fans embraced him, loved him, and lit- son at most with New York. Favre wea- Yet Favre continues to perform yards , most career pass completions, erally cared about their quarterback. He seled out of that situation – claiming well. He seems to be fully recov- most career pass attempts, most seemed to fit in with other athletes forev- injury as a reason for his poor late sea- ered from the torn bicep tendon that career interceptions thrown , most er associated with loyalty to one team: son performance – and then allegedly plagued him down the final stretch of consecutive starts, and most career Peyton retiring. last season with the Jets. Favre threw victories as a starting quarterback. It’s Manning, Green a total of nine interceptions in the Jet’s Brett Favre. He’s back after signing a Derek Bay fans final five games of the season. His two year deal for $25 million with the Jeter, have heard performance alone may be what cost Minnesota Vikings. Mariano that one be- the Jets a playoff spot and ultimately, Anyone who is a fan of Brett Rivera. fore. Favre led to the firing and release of Coach Favre has obviously gone through the But per- carried on Eric Mangini. wringer these past few seasons. What haps the for a few Still, Favre was strong in his debut with his retiring, then un-retiring, then sad real- weeks over for the Vikings. In his debut win, Favre retiring, then un-retiring again, it has ity of the the sum- went 14 for 22 with a 66.7 completion been a poor lesson in decision making. situation mer and percentage. That performance hasn’t But take a look at Favre’s career as a is that then made diminished yet. Through the first eight whole – for a good long time he was loyalty is it clear to games of this 2009 season, Favre has simply a great quarterback and nothing not part everyone completed 342 out of 596 attempted else mattered. This is a man who went of the that it was passes (68%) for the Vikings. So far out and threw for 399 yards and four equation. over and this season, he has 16 touchdowns touchdowns the night after his father Football, that he was and only 3 interceptions, and as of died. This is the superbly skilled QB for many, done with this writing, has led the Vikings to an who won three Most Valuable Player is just a football for- impressive 7-1 record. awards in a row in the mid ‘90s. This business ever. This The feelings about Favre con- is the man behind all those NFL pass- and the ultimately tinue to be controversial. Former QB ing records. true na- Favre continues winning as a Minnesota Viking. was not the Fran Tarkenton said, “All Packer fans Is this Brett Favre’s legacy? Is ture of Courtesy River Reporter case. should be outraged by Favre’s move this how we think of Brett Favre—as Brett Favre may not be what was seen What Favre put America through and should burn their Brett Favre the durable quarterback and team in Green Bay for those many years. during those weeks may very well Packer jerseys.” It is a situation that leader with the strong arm? Or do we Favre, for the longest time, have tarnished the legacy of a future bears watching, as the season contin- think of the man who retired and then seemed like one of those “one team first ballot hall-of-famer. It’s hard to ues and Favre may be leading his new unretired twice as the man who Jeff per career” guys. Still, when he wound tell, because it’s not like Brett violated team through the playoffs into perhaps Pearlman, writer for Sports Illustrated, up going to the New York Jets last sea- anything. He didn’t take steroids, and a Super Bowl Championship. calls, “an egomaniacal jock with an son, many were willing to forgive him. he hasn’t violated any law. But the unhealthy need for the spotlight?” He did still have value as a quarterback way he has toyed with the trust of his

Husky Herald - Page 15 2009 Varsity Football: Improvement Tempers Playoff Disappointment Joey Loreti Sports Editor The 2009 Harrison Huskies foot- season. Beyond that, the Junior class opener against Roosevelt High School. home in what might be the final game ball team had one thought on their mind presence was stronger than ever as Beating themselves in a game the ever played on Feeley Field. After this season: to change. The Huskies the Huskies only started five seniors on Huskies conceivably could have won, years of tradition, next year’s team will have endured a couple of back-to-back offense, and five on defense. Although the team turned the ball over five times play its home games on the turf field, poor seasons when they finished 2007 not overly represented, the Seniors and put Roosevelt in a position to score when the bleachers and scoreboard and 2008 with identical records of five still took on a leadership role for the early and often. Freshman quarterback are expected to be completed. wins, four losses. For some teams, team, with starting quarterback Dan Vinnie Nicita fumbled twice while in the After a league victory over Saun- this kind of winning record might Formisano leading the offense, while game, which led to two of Roosevelt’s ders, the Huskies prepared with their be considered touchdown drives. However, Nicita usual Rye week practices. It is always a good year, later redeemed himself by leading an exciting week for all of Harrison but it is below the Huskies on two scoring drives of High School, thanks to the different the standard their own until later being knocked out themed days put together by the Hus- for Harrison’s of the game with a concussion which kies’ cheerleaders, capped off by the football pro- forced him to miss a week. Because annual pep rally and bonfire the night gram, one that Eastchester upset Rye the third week before the game. As the defending has won re- of the season, the Huskies had a league champs, this year’s squad was cent state and chance to put themselves right back determined to retain their title as well section cham- at the top of their league with a win as put an end to Rye’s current streak pionships. For against the Eagles. However, a loss of victories over the Huskies. HHS, such a would’ve virtually locked them out of The Huskies came out fired up, record was the playoffs. but soon surrendered a 7-0 lead when unacceptable. In what would ultimately become the Garnets scoring on their first pos- Improve- one of the best victories for Harrison session. This lead held up going into ment was in recent years, the Huskies quickly halftime after a hard fought first half by not merely a surrendered a touchdown. But on both teams. However, Molloy’s kickoff goal this year, the ensuing kickoff, Ricciardi again to open the second half was returned it became a came through with a big play, return- all the way inside the Huskies’ 10-yard necessity. ing the kick-off 88 yards for a matching line and the Garnets punched in an- Dan Formisano on a quarterback keeper. Courtesy of Ms. Diane Frawley The Huskies’ touchdown. Following his return, the other touchdown. A third score was stumbles in recent years have been Carducci controlled the secondary on Eagles dominated the Huskies for the later added by the Huskies rival, mak- highlighted by their losing streak to rival defense. remainder of the first half, jumping out ing the score 21-0. Not until the fourth Rye High School. Adding to the storied The Huskies opened up with to a 21-7 lead at halftime. quarter did the Huskies score, when history between the two cross-town two non-league games, both on the This game proved to be a tale Knox added a short yardage touch- rivals is that Rye made the jump from road, and were tested immediately by of two completely different halves, as down that gave the Huskies a gleam Class B to Class A this year, joining the Yorktown High School, a team who ex- Huskies in League South along with perienced great success last year and Eastchester High School, Roosevelt was picked again to make the playoffs High School, and Saunders Trades & this year. Led by a strong performance Tech High School. The jump to Class from Knox on both sides of the ball, the A made “The Game” worth even more Huskies emerged victorious, 14-6, in a than the usual bragging rights, with this game where Junior running back Alex year’s version also serving as a league Acompora added a touchdown run and game with playoff implications. Steve Ricciardi, another Junior, had a The most talked-about issue with receiving touchdown. the Huskies this year was their lack of The next stop on their schedule experience. The team had only two came an hour and a half from home, as returning starters on offense, Junior the Huskies took on the Warriors from fullback Tanner Knox and Junior cen- Our Lady of Lourdes in Poughkeepsie. ter Duke Alvora, and three starters on Again, the Huskies’ offense was strong, defense, Alvora, linebacker Brandon as Formisano took over the game on Bonistall, and defensive end Dennis the ground and in the air. Formisano Rinaldi. Senior Robbie Carducci and combined for over 200 yards of total of- fellow Senior Joey Loreti returned fense and three touchdowns, two rush- with some experience, as both played ing and one throwing, with his target in limited roles toward the end of last again being Ricciardi on a deep ball. Although the defense al- lowed 22 Jack Molloy kicks a field goal. Courtesy of Ms. Diane Frawley points to the Warriors, the Huskies came “storming” back in of hope. Although Ricciardi recovered they man- the rainy conditions of the second half. the pooch kick by Molloy, the ball was aged three Formisano connected with Loreti on a given to the Garnets because of an un- interceptions 27-yard touchdown pass that cut the confirmed rule called by the referees. of the oppos- deficit down to seven points. From The Garnets ate the remaining 8:04 ing quarter- that point on, the Huskies’ offensive left in the game, and extended their back, one and defensive lines took over, wear- winning streak over the Huskies. from safety ing down the Eagles late in the game. While the loss to Rye was a dis- Mike Chiarel- Acompora added a long touchdown appointment and held the Huskies from la, one from run and the Huskies took their first lead reaching the playoffs, the team fin- Bonistall, and of the day when Jack Molloy kicked a ished the season strong. The Huskies one from de- 42- yard field goal in the worst weather defeated the Pearl River Pirates by a fensive end the day had to offer. With a 24-21 lead, score of 49-12 in their first post-season Brandon Vac- Coach Troilo called for Molloy to take a game, and in a rematch of their sea- caro, who safety rather than punt the ball away, son opener, they defeated Yorktown is also the and when Knox recovered a fumble by Cornhuskers by a score of 28-7. The team’s sec- the Eagles’ fullback, the comeback was Huskies will play a third and final post- ond fullback. complete. As friends, family, and other season contest in a bowl game against The proud members of the Husky commu- Eastchester. A 7-2 season would be Huskies hit nity stormed the field, it seemed to feel a big improvement from last season’s a bump in like a season-changing victory. mark of 5-4, and set up next year’s the road in Of course, all eyes pointed to that Huskies team to make a run at the Sec- their home special date, October 17, when the tion Championship, where once again Dennis Rinaldi pulls down a reception. Courtesy of Ms. Diane Frawley and league Huskies would take on the Garnets at rival Rye will stand in their way.

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