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High school is a very important part of an individual's life. Par- ents try their best to make the right choice when it comes to deciding which high school their child is going to attend. Unfortunately though, it can be a bit of a challenge for them considering the fact that they might not know what to expect from it. Frequently, they make the wrong choice and this leads to them starting all over again, trying to find a better school. Maritime Academy Charter High School Zephyr? (MACHS) is currently one of the best high schools in Philadelphia. It's exceptional work ethics and strict discipline are the key factors that will prepare your child for what's ahead. My own experience at Mar- itime Academy has shown me that if you need a school that is high in by The Zephyr Staff standards, values discipline and will benefit your child academically, then MACHS is the place for you! These are a couple of good reasons to consider attending MACHS: DISCIPLINE: Discipline, in general, is very important to the MACHS staff; it is stressed daily to the students. They have strict meth- Since Maritime students started showing an interest ods that teach the students the importance of rules, how to follow them for journalism, the Maritime staff has tried their best to and why they should follow them. They also emphasize behaving as an provide an environment for them to embrace that inter- individual with rights and duties. There are certain punishments that the students will receive if they fail to meet the required standards such est. The young writers and photographers, with the help as detention, study hall, Saturday school or even suspension. Yes, that of a few teachers and administrators, started our school’s may be strict but in the end it's all in the best interest of the student. newspaper, The Maritime Wave. After the school’s year- TEACHERS: Teachers here at Maritime are very helpful and long hiatus from publishing a newspaper, the journalists friendly, most of them have a good relationship with their students and colleagues. They are going to help your child develop skills in subjects of MACHS are back and better than ever! The Maritime which might benefit them later in life. Angelo Sebazco, a junior who Wave has been completely remodeled and designed to be has just recently joined MACHS speaks for The Zephyr on his experi- geared towards students, teachers and parents alike. This Image courtesy of www.marinelink.com ence with the new teachers. "If anything, the teachers here are totally is one of the many reasons the newspaper club felt it ap- different and way more helpful, I understand a lot more now," he says. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: MACHS' after school activi- propriate to change the paper’s name to The Zephyr. ties are very diverse. They include a variety of different things that can A zephyr (pronounced zeff-er) is a gentle wind or more. looking to be fully prepared for college or even life. It is the right place capture the attention of students. Not only do these activities help allow STRICT ANTI-BULLYING POLICY: MACHS takes bullying or to teach you the importance of rules and discipline and it is an envi- breeze from the west. Your school’s newspaper is easy- students to interact with others and help them develop the right social any other type of harassment very seriously. There will be conse- ronment where students can feel comfortable. Your child can be a part going, and lighthearted. We want to be a refreshing skills, they can also be beneficial for them later in life. For example, quences for anyone who tries to bully, harass, offend or threaten some- of MACHS today! You can reach us at www.maritimecharter.org for joining an after school sport, such as volleyball or softball, can help breeze, to relieve the stress of your school work. News one else intentionally. Because the students at MACHS have known more information. increase a students' sports skills. Sea Perch is also a very popular after blows in from the west and lands right here in our laps on each other for so long, the environment is friendly and the students are school activity and it allows students to learn about the sea, motor comfortable around each other due to the fact that they know each other East Huntingdon Street. Welcome to the first ever issue skills, and engineering.. Joining SGA programs and going to meetings well. They are also very friendly and helpful to newcomers. of The Zephyr, and look forward to many, many more! can help the student with leadership skills, public speaking and a lot To sum up, MACHS is a very good option for a student who is Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kretowicz by Savannah Vetter in middle school and high school. She loved the culture and she wanted to con- tinue interacting with the Latino culture Our new Spanish teacher, Ms. Kre- as a profession. While in Mexico she towicz (commonly called Ms. K), is a learned to speak Spanish. When she first wonderful addition to the Maritime fam- arrived she did not know any Spanish ily. and everyone around her did not know Ms. Kretowicz is very down to earth any English. The first week she was ex- Image courtesy of Ms. Kretowicz and a very cool person to talk to. When tremely upset but after a month she she was younger she wanted to be a Stop by her class on the 3rd deck and welcome her to our school! learned well enough that she could skip a teacher or a veterinarian. (It’s easy to see year of Spanish in school. which choice she made.) Ms. K loved her Currently, Ms. K loves cycling all Milky Chance. Spanish speaking settings as much as teacher and loved animals. She wanted to around the city. Her other interest include Advice that Ms. Kretowicz has for possible, and travel. take care of animals until she realized hiking, camping, going to concerts and students currently taking Spanish is, as Lastly, Ms. K loves being at Maritime that she would have to put them down. traveling. with anything, it takes a lot of practice and she also loves the students. We wish Ms. K has traveled a lot, she and her Her favorite songs are “Skinny Love” and dedication. Also, for her students to Ms. Kretowicz the best of luck for this mother traveled to Mexico when she was by Bon Iver and “Stolen Dance” by speak it as much as possible and being in year and years to come. Get Pumped! 20 Most Popular Halloween Candies by Jacqueline Hample raving about their pumpkin coffee and by Samuel Poplar 11. Starburst muffins now that fall has greeted us. 10. Hershey's 9. Heath Before the pumpkin gets booted It’s no secret that flavors change 20. Flavored Tootsie Rolls 8. Reese's Pieces from the coffee shops and gingerbread 7. Mr. Goodbar with the seasons. Every winter pep- 19. Milky Way takes its place, people are taking every 18. Laffy Taffy 6. Crunch permint becomes a national obsession! opportunity to get their pumpkin fix! 17. Mounds 5. Kit Kat In the summer citrus and lemons be- 4. Butterfinger One of the great ways to fit pumpkin 16. Almond Joy come so popular, you think they can’t 15. Skittles 3. Snickers into every day of fall is to bake some 2. Twix grow fast enough. It isn’t surprising to 14. Nerds delicious pumpkin sweets. 13. M&M's 1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups see Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks Jump to pg. 3 12. Twizzlers MACHS

The Zephyr Fall 2014 Fall Fashion From Why Mrs. Orosz Loves Being Top Dog It’s hard becoming popular in whatever it takes to accomplish high school, everyone knows that. that goal.”Leave Maritime know- One of the people who doesn't ing you’re going to be successful. Staff & Students struggle with gaining popularity is Feel successful!” Mrs. Orosz. Her wonderful per- When MACHS graduating by Jacqueline Hample sonality draws the students to her classes leave it’s a very bittersweet warmth immediately, and she moment for her. She hates to see couldn’t be happier. them go but knows they’re going It’s such a rare and amazing thing when good at predicting fashion but there’s there’s something that ties people together. some things I’m thrilled about that aren't Mrs. Orosz delivers strong words on to do great things. “It breaks Especially when that something also al- popular anymore,” he says. to us in time of need, and edges us my heart. But I’ll see them again, Fashion can be expensive, it’s a little lows them to express their individuality. on even when we’re full of confi- everybody comes back.” Fashion is an incredible way to express hard to get good, quality clothes if you’re yourself all while being part of a move- on a tight budget. There are a few looks dence! “Maritime gives you con- Even after you complete your ment. There’s no better time for fashion that are inexpensive and cute at the same fidence!” she says, proudly. education at Maritime, the teach- than the fall. “Fall Fashion” is a combina- time. “Knee high stockings. I'm a girl that Mrs. Orosz went to an incredi- ers and staff are there to help you. loves her socks. I tion of words you ble high school. She says so many “Come to me anytime. Come to hear every year, love wearing them even outside of the with tights and boots things were offered to her and she me with anything. We are truly season. It is, by far, "Put some and a boyfriend had the time of her life, it was the ALL here to help you,” she says. the most anticipated sweater.” Says Mar- aliz, senior, who same for her kids. All she wants is Mrs. Orosz is so proud of her season because of for her students to have to same Seadogs, and we’re proud to be the clothes that be- manages to really come available. personality in rock a school uni- thing, and she’s willing to do hers! Whether the nature form. of your outfits are Mr. Eury thinks typically casual or your outfits." it’s better the go for professional, there’s quality than quantity. something for you “Buy something you really like that’s Ms. Mulligan's Organization Tips in stores NOW. ~ Mr. Eury Fashion natu- going to last you.” rally changes with the times, but there are Something expensive that is agreeably a definitely timeless pieces that you’ll see good investment is a good fitting pair of every year. Ms. Saville thinks we’re going jeans. Maraliz says the more vintage they to see a lot of wrap coats for a lot of years. looks, the more expensive they’ll be. “You can wear them over a multitude of Pedro Castro, school president, who layers and they keep you warm.” Alejan- certainly wears a suit like one, has one dra Moyano, a junior in high school, but word to describe expensive clothes that are expert at fashion says oversized sweaters totally worth the cash - “Gucci.” are going to come back to life with the low Go-to outfits are important, you need and mid-rise booties. something you can always count on. Ms. There’s always going to be those time- Ledford and Ms. Saville agree that a black less pieces, but competing with them dress with some accessories is fool-proof. would be the new trends. “The 70s are Maraliz suggests putting a bit of lace in coming back full force,” says Ms. Led- your outfits. Alejandra thinks you can’t go ford, who teaches Math, Web Design, and wrong with a bit of burgundy. But above how to have the cutest hair, basically, ever. all, everyone agrees that a smile is the “You will see a lot of animal prints, dif- most important thing to have in your out- ferent silhouettes, and tons of plaid.” In fit. “Put some personality in your outfits.” men’s fashion, this year, Mr. Eury hopes says Mr. Eury. Or in Ms. Saville’s words, fashion faux pas’ aren’t in. “I’m not very “Just Do You.”

Some tips to help you stay organized throughout class. the school year: Ex. My personal work is divided by Chapter. This way if I need to find a particular assignment Binders per class: I know is from Chapter 8, I just turn to that sec- I know this seems like a lot to carry, however- if tion and the work is in sequential order with the you keep each class separate, you will not have chapter. to worry about mixing up your items. This also helps you from leaving work in the wrong binder Keep your locker and backpack organized: or not being sure which binder the assignment is If you keep your backpack and locker organized, in. you’ll spend less time at your locker trying to Make the binders color coded. find things. You can color code them This will give you time to get to your locker 1) by your favorite color = favorite class more often throughout the day. 2) by a color starting with the same letter. If you can get to your locker more throughout the Ex: Favorite Class/Favorite Color: day, it won’t be so bad having a binder for each Social Studies/History/Geography - Green class. Ex. Color/Class = Same Letter: English/Reading = Red Keep all papers in folders: Biology = Blue. Don’t shove things into your locker or backpack- put them in the appropriate folder/binder. Dividers: Again, this keeps you from losing items, de- Divide your class notes with dividers, either as stroying them, or misplacing them. the teacher requests or by Chapter. Ex. My class is required to have 5 dividers so the It may seem like a lot to stay organized, but with Image courtesy of www.pinterest.com notes/vocabulary/journals etc. are all separated. these few steps, everything will fall into place. This helps the students find specific things Being able to stay organized and find your items How do YOU personalize your clothes? quicker when trying to be prepared for class. will help you do better in class and keep your This also helps to lessen the wait time during grades up. Maritime Academy Charter High School

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Photo from pinterest.com Bring in a batch for Maritime's next bake sale! Fall Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies by Jacqueline Hample 4.) An egg put in your egg and your vanilla, combine Here’s some nutrition facts, so you can 5.) A teaspoon of vanilla extract it with an egg beater for the best results. portion yourself accordingly: 6.) 2 cups of flour Add your baking soda, cinnamon, flour 2 cookies are going to be 112 calories, 6 7.) A cup of quick-cooking oats and oats and stir. Alternately, add your grams of fat (3 are saturated fat), 15 mil- Everyone loves the traditional chocolate 8.) A teaspoon of baking soda pumpkin. Finally, add your chocolate chips ligrams of cholesterol, 68 milligrams of chip cookie, why not add a little pumpkin 9.) A teaspoon of ground cinnamon with your discretion, and fold them in. sodium,15 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram of to spice up your dessert? 10.) A cup of canned pumpkin Use a tablespoon to place your cookie fiber, and one gram of protein. 11.) A cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips dough onto a greased baking sheet. Set There’s a few things you’re going to your oven to 350 degrees and let the cook- With this recipe you should get about need before you get started: Your cookies will be ready to put in the ies bake for 10-15 minutes, or until they’re four dozen cookies! Your family will ab- oven after a few simple steps. lightly browned. When they’ve finished let solutely love these cookies, just in time to 1.) A cup of softened butter First, cream your butter and your sugars them cool, and enjoy! get in good with your parents before 2.) 3/4 cup of sugar until they’re light. Once that’s complete, Christmas! 3.) 3/4 cup of brown sugar

What You Need To Know About Ebola: Myth vs. Fact by Irish Haines fear in people. Before you panic, it is crucial it to another without knowing it. United States than the flu. to distinguish fact from fiction. Fact: Ebola is only contagious when symp- Fact: 5-20% of U.S. residents get the flu toms begin to show. Symptoms include every year and more than 200,000 people end Myth #1: Ebola can be spread through the headaches, high fever, abdominal and muscle up in the hospital because of it. Ebola is much The Ebola Virus disease is a severe, often air. pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and unexplained rarer and more difficult to catch. fatal illness in humans. The virus can be trans- Fact: Ebola is spread through the bodily flu- bleeding. mitted to people from wild animals and ids of a person or infected animal infected and Cases of Ebola have been found in Senegal, spreads in the human population through contaminated objects (like needles or sy- Myth #3: Ebola can be prevented or cured Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, Guiana, human-to-human transmission. This disease ringes). These fluids include blood, saliva, with over-the-counter medications. Spain, and the United States. The U.S. is cur- recently made major news after a Texan man sweat, feces, vomit, breast milk, and semen. Fact: Currently, there are no supplements, rently preparing treatment units, personal pro- contracted it after returning from a trip to This especially includes spreading during sex- medicines or vaccines available to treat, pre- tective equipment, mobile testing labs, and up West Africa. According to The New York ual interaction as the Ebola virus has been vent, or cure Ebola specifically. There are to 4,000 individuals in the U.S. military who Times, there have been 17 cases of the disease found in semen for as long as three months treatments under development but none have are available if need be. It is important to re- outside of West Africa. In these cases, four after a person has recovered. The virus can been approved by the FDA. Hand washing member that, though the virus is very danger- have died, seven are currently being treated, also survive outside the body. It can last on with soap and water is especially recom- ous, with a few precautions, you have nothing and six have recovered. dry surfaces for several hours and up to sev- mended. Ebola can also be killed with disin- to worry about. To stay safe, make sure you As per usual when a serious new disease eral days in bodily secretions. fectants like bleach. stay informed and stay away from any person pops up, rumors spread like wild fire. Many of or place that could have the virus and try to these rumors are untrue and are used to spark Myth #2 : Someone infected is able to pass Myth #4: Ebola is more of a threat in the wash/sanitize your hands several times a day. MACHS The Zephyr Fall 2014

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A Series of Poe's Most Spectacular and Spooky Poems

ANNABEL LEE

It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of ANNABEL LEE; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. She was a child and I was a child, In this kingdom by the sea, But we loved with a love that was more than love-- I and my Annabel Lee-- With a love that the winged seraphs of heav- en Coveted her and me.

And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom by the sea, A wind blew out of a cloud by night Chilling my Annabel Lee; So that her high-born kinsman came And bore her away from me, To shut her up in a sepulchre In this kingdom by the sea.

The angels, not half so happy in Heaven, Went envying her and me:-- Yes! that was the reason (as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea) That the wind came out of a cloud, chilling And killing my Annabel Lee.

But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we-- Of many far wiser than we- And neither the angels in Heaven above, Nor the demons down under the sea, Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee:--

For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise but I see the bright Image courtesy of www.freshideen.com eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia from 1838 to 1844. side Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride, Radiant palace 'reared its head. To a lute's well-tuned law, (Ah, let us mourn! â€" for never morrow In her sepulchre there by the sea-- Yet that terror was not fright, In the monarch Thought's dominion ' Round about a throne where, sitting Shall dawn upon him desolate!) In her tomb by the side of the sea. But a tremulous delight- It stood there! (Porphyrogene!) And round about his home the glory A feeling not the jewelled mine Never seraph spread a pinion In state his glory well-befitting, That blushed and bloomed, THE LAKE Could teach or bribe me to define- Over fabric half so fair! The ruler of the realm was seen. Is but a dim-remembered story In spring of youth it was my lot Nor Love-although the Love were thine. Of the old time entombed. To haunt of the wide world a spot Banners yellow, glorious, golden, And all with pearl and ruby glowing The which I could not love the less- Death was in that poisonous wave, On its roof did float and flow, Was the fair palace door, And travellers, now, within that valley, So lovely was the loneliness And in its gulf a fitting grave (This " all this " was in the olden Through which came flowing, flowing, flow- Through the red-litten windows see Of a wild lake, with black rock bound, For him who thence could solace bring Time long ago,) ing, Vast forms, that move fantastically And the tall pines that towered around. To his lone imagining- And every gentle air that dallied, And sparkling evermore, To a discordant melody, Whose solitary soul could make In that sweet day, A troop of Echoes, whose sweet duty While, like a ghastly rapid river, But when the Night had thrown her pall An Eden of that dim lake. Along the ramparts plumed and pallid, Was but to sing, Through the pale door Upon that spot, as upon all, A winged odor went away. In voices of surpassing beauty, A hideous throng rush out forever And the mystic wind went by THE HAUNTED PALACE The wit and wisdom of their king. And laugh â€" but smile no more. Murmuring in melody- In the greenest of our valleys Wanderers in that happy valley, Then-ah then I would awake By good angels tenanted, Through two luminous windows, saw But evil things, in robes of sorrow, To the terror of the lone lake. Once a fair and stately palace ' Spirits moving musically, Assailed the monarch's high estate. Spook House by Mariela Wright "A scream down Curiosity overcame the corridor, A the fragile, young kids fright that held An eerie place, far them ever more, A chill down their away, Their pink, fleshy spine, yet there was no faces, faded to Calls the children to white, The silence wind. “come and play”. pierced through A scream down the They follow the trail the house on this dark night." corridor Image courtesy of www.tipsfromtown.com up to the house, A fright that held them Not a single creature ever more, stirring, not even a her sweet, luring hymn. Their pink, fleshy “Come here my little A grip at their throats, mouse. The naive children faces, faded to white ones, come to the firm and tight A knock on the door, 3 followed, the door The silence pierced door.” A horrible scream times only, closed behind, through the house on The young children’s broke out that night. The door opened very, Their fate was sealed, this dark night. hearts sunk into the Blood splattered the very slowly. a curse now bind. Another door opened, floor. walls, quite an eyesore A small young girl A walk through the red eyes shone through They tried to run, but Now no one visits that called forth towards hall, right up the stairs, The children stuck they were stuck in place house, not anymore. them But the young girl was together, tighter than A horrific sight, an all She giggled and sang gone? A sight no where. glue. black face. Fall 2014 The Zephyr Maritime Academy Charter High Top Ten Artists Ten of the Best Musical Artists of All Time by Sissy Troy

Music! Everyone loves music! singer and actor. He is one of the most Everyone has their favorite song and important cultural icons of the 20th James Brown was an American artist or band, a genre they prefer. The century, he is often referred to as "The recording artist and musician. One of amount of artists who have come and King of Rock and Roll", or, "The the founding fathers of funk music and gone of the years are endless. Music King”. a major figure of 20th-century popular has inspired many people and things music and dance, he is often referred to all over the world. The Rolling Stones are an English as "The Godfather of Soul" rock band formed in Dartford, Kent in The Beatles were one of the first 1962. The band leader was Brian Jones Little Richard, is an American rock bands that formed in Liverpool, in and other members were Ian Stewart, recording artist, songwriter, and musi- 1960. With John Lennon, Paul Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill cian. McCartney, George Harrison and Wyman, and Charlie Watts. Ringo Starr. They became the most Aretha Franklin is an American influential act of the rock. Chuck Berry is an American gui- singer and musician. Franklin began tarist, singer and songwriter, and one her career singing gospel with her Bob Dylan is an American singer- of the pioneers of rock and roll music. father, Minister C. L. Franklin's church songwriter, artist, and writer. He has as a child. been an influential figure in popular Jimi Hendrix was an American musi- music and culture for more than five cian, singer, and songwriter. Although Ray Charles was an American Image courtesy of www.beatles.com decades. his mainstream career did not last very singer-songwriter, musician and com- The Beatles - Abbey Road Album Cover long, he is mostly known as one of the poser known as Ray Charles and some- Elvis Presley was an American most influential electric guitar players. times referred to as "The Genius".

Fitzgerald (1925) Story of looking for the American Dream in the age of “Jazz”. This one is required Top Ten reading during your junior year at Maritime.

Lolita By Vladimir Nabokov (1955) A middle-aged man who falls madly and obsessively in love Books with a twelve-year-old. Ten of the Best Middlemarch By George Eliot (1874) Dorothea Brooke is a pretty Books of All Time young idealist whose desire to by Sissy Troy improve the world leads her to marry the crusty pedant Casaubon. From people who enjoy Anna Karenina By Leo writing, it’s somewhat our obli- Tolstoy (1877) Adventures of Huckleberry gation to read the best of the A story of tragic love. Finn By Mark Twain (1884) best. We must see and learn the Two friends, the abused, ras- Image courtesy of www.amazon.com different types of writings out Madame Bovary By Gustave cal Huck and fugitive slave The Great Gatsby - Book Cover there so we may better out Flaubert (1857) Jim, escape the laws and con- writing. Reading is part of A testament to how yearning ventions of society on a raft learning and growing up. No for a higher life can bring us trip down the Mississippi. Denmark, robbing Hamlet of out charge. matter how much people say higher up in life and destroy us. the throne. This is one of Ms. that hate to read, they’ll do it Hamlet By William Rambo's favorite plays to teach Moby Dick By Herman all throughout high school and War and Peace By Leo Shakespeare (1600) to seniors! Melville (1851) college. Reading will help bet- Tolstoy (1869) Hamlet is the most famous A story of obsession, vanity, ter your comprehension and The story involves play ever written; telling the In Search of Lost Time By and vengeance at sea can be writing skills and, to some, it’s Napoleon’s invasion of Russia story of a depressed prince Marcel Proust (1913-27) read as a harrowing parable, very enjoyable! in 1812, the subplot being a avenging the murder of his The son of a freed Russian and a gripping adventure story couple struggling to live and father at the hands of his uncle, serf, Anton Chekhov, became a about catching a whale. A mar- Here is our list of "must love. who then married his mother doctor who, between the itime classic! read" books: and, becoming King of patients, he often treated with- The Great Gatsby By F. Scott

War II: An American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.” 3 Oscars and 8 Oscar Nominations

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) “Upon admittance to a mental institution, a brash rebel ral- Top Ten Films lies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse.” by Sissy Troy 5 Oscars and nine nominations 6 BAFTA awards and 9 BAFTA Nominations 6 Golden Globe and 6 Golden Globe Nominations

Movies are sometimes a "must" in today’s society. ing solace and eventual redemption through acts of common Gone with the Wind (1939) Everyone cannot wait for the next movie role their favorite decency.” “A manipulative Southern belle carries on a turbulent affair actor or actress will have. Movies have been around for years 7 Oscar Nominations with a blockade runner during the American Civil War.” and are constantly getting better. Yet there are movies we may 2 Golden Globe Nominations 8 Oscars and 13 Oscar Nominations have not seen that are definitely a must, especially if you plan to go into the entertainment business, (directing, acting or pro- Schindler’s List (1993) Citizen Kane (1941) ducing.) You should watch the movies that helped shaped the “In Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually “Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters business into what it is today. Yes, there are many opinions on becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance.” what are the best movies out there, but we’re going by statis- their persecution by the Nazis.” 1 Oscar and 9 Oscar Nominations tics today. 7 Oscars and 12 Oscar Nominations 6 BAFTA awards and 12 BAFTA Nominations The Wizard of Oz (1939) The Godfather (1972) 6 Golden Globe Nominations and 3 awards “Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a torna- “The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty trans- do and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her fers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.” Raging Bull (1980) return home.” The Godfather received three Oscars and 11 Oscar nomina- “An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through 2 Oscars and 6 Oscar Nominations tions life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the Image courtesy of www.invyn.com 6 Golden Globes and 8 nominations ring, destroys his life outside it.” Titanic (1997) Four BAFTA Nominations 2 Oscars and 8 Oscar Nominations “A seventeen-year-old aristocrat, expecting to be married to Most people will say the Godfather was one of the greatest 2 BAFTA Awards and 4 BAFTA Nominations a rich claimant by her mother, falls in love with a kind but poor The Shawshank Redemption movies ever and the nominations and awards prove it. 1 Golden Globe award and 7 Golden Globe Nominations artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic” 11 Oscars and 14 Oscar Nominations The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Casablanca (1942) 8 BAFTA Nominations “Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, find- “Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World 4 Golden Globe awards and 8 Golden Globe Nominations MACHS Fall 2014 The Zephyr

HARIES OROSCOPESCareer: In the rocky field of work, professionals will LIBRA your head, but do try a few games and luck may just be bring new opportunities if you know how to take advan- on your side. Love: If you don’t already have a lover, you will find tage of it. Try to be careful and not spend too much time Love: You are highly likely to make new friends and, who makes your heart beat faster then ever before. If on trivial things, you don’t need to worry yourself. if you are single, get some new flirting going on. Those you are single then you may find someone that catches of you who have had problems in the past will catch up CAPRICORN your attention. Most in couples will have beautiful Luck: It seems you will have to work for your luck and things will double up to be better. months this winter with love and affection. this season. Be careful on not doing way more then you Love: Finally, it’s your chance! A new life for those can handle and don’t stress out. Luck comes to those Career: It seems the season has been very good for who thought they would be living in frustration. If you Career: Finally, you will be getting the success you who wait! you with jobs and money. New business is coming your are no longer part of a couple, this winter will be a quick have worked so hard for. Work is going well for those of way for those looking for a new job. Keep your head up recovery. Otherwise, go for new encounters and don't be you who change things up. Upcoming positive events and don't stop looking. afraid to put yourself out there. Accept invitations to with important people and agreements show a promise LEO dinners and dances from friends because singles have for money. Luck: Most of the positive things that will come your charming detail. Love: Tell me little lion, are you feeling a bit happier way come with commitment. Luck really wants to give Luck: You will be running into luck within these next this season? All horoscopes point to this being your you help with work and love. Try small things and try Career: The luck you have in love is not exactly few months. Even without luck, good things will come year! It saddens me to tell you that not all things may small lotteries, luck just might help reflected with work. You have a chance, with hard work, your way. Dare to try, because luck is on your side and shine as bright as you hope, breaking up and trying to to get money. You will have commitment and sacrifice. will bring you many good things. find new people is not easy. There are more opportuni- ties on this path and love that is gone will fade and you SCORPIO Luck: You definitely deserve luck in your life! Your will find another that shines brighter than the last. sign isn’t promised luck very often, but it's important TAURUS Love: It seems that relationships have been a lot of that something positive has come to you and brought Career: Have you lost your job or are you looking for effort and sacrifice. If you are still a couple that means you a smile that you miss so much. Love: Poor Taurus, you have had a tough run, haven’t a new one? This year you have to go and get it! Don’t your love is very strong. For those who have separated you? Well, lift your head, sunshine. The worst is over wait for the opportunity to come, go and achieve it. This you can not hope for small achievements in a short time. and you can look confidentially at your future with love. is your time to go and achieve. That goes for the single ones, too. AQUARIUS The single life is helpful in improving yourself and pampering yourself. Take this as an opportunity to treat Luck: You must feel very lucky this month, Leo! It Career: Much of the effort that you have put in seems Love: It seems that love is not on your side, it’s diffi- yourself and make yourself feel good. Who knows, seems that you get what you want without even trying. to go unrecognized. It seems that most have either cult to hold a relationship or to find one. Maybe this is maybe something great will come out of this. Strive for smaller things and you can achieve it. Don't thrown in the towel or resisted. Try to hold out and not the season for you to try and find love. If you are in let this get to your head and you will have the chance. refrain from spending the money you have saved. It’s a relationship it may seem rocky, but don't give up! Career: Be careful Taurus, agreements will not be all not really a great time to find a new job, but keep work- that good for you. Make sure you read before you agree! ing to the best. Career: Just like love, work isn't going to give you a Do not invest, but save up and the future may give you VIRGO break. You need to save your money and not spend it on a little promise! Luck: Most of the positive things that will come your unnecessary things. I highly recommend the signing of Love: It is obvious that the person that you love, loves way come with commitment. Luck really wants to give contracts, read them carefully. If you can, avoid enter- Luck: Your sign sadly falls on the unfortunate side, you right back! Do not give up if you are single, hun, go you help with work and love. Try small things and try ing into agreements from recent months. luck will most likely forget you, but only for this season. out and make some new friends. A love that blossoms small lotteries, luck just may help. Keep your head up, though, because the magic ball sees for you this season can last with commitment and sacri- Luck: I think its best to not try to test your luck. Luck things will turn around for you sooner or later fice. and fate are not on your side. Don't worry, hun, just SAGITTARIUS don't dare for more. Career: Appreciation from colleagues and employees GEMINI may lead to an increase in payroll. If you’re currently Love: Lets see what we have here… New proposals looking for a job, there is promise you may find some- and interesting friendships with new flirtations that you PISCES Love: You can hope to meet new people and find new thing that satisfies you. However, in both cases, you can try. Don't be afraid to fall in love and for the singles- ways of spending time with your significant other. If need to commit to your work and not give up. happy hunting! Love: Couples’ love is growing stronger and dedica- you have a loved one then you can hope that you both tion and commitment will keep the love alive. The sin- will be smiling brighter this season through the cold. If Luck: It seems that your good luck will come with Career: You have sacrificed a lot this year, so enjoy gles should not give up, but still have work to do to meet you are a lonely heart then expect meeting new people your hard work and commitment. Be thankful for what the luck with work and new opportunities. Send new people. Be confident because someone is there and a lot of learning. Be with people that make you you have! resumès. Go to interviews if you are looking for a job waiting for you. happy, but do not forget about your old and new friends. because it is the good time that you can find. I bet, in due time, money will slowly be growing in your pock- Career: Money should not be hard for you to get. It is Career: This season it seems that a way of working is et. actually quite simple for you, just work hard and you something you will find if you haven’t yet. Get will get what you deserve. Busy! Send stuff in and try to get a job, do not stand there and wait for it; you have to commit. You may Luck: Luck is knocking at every door for love and Luck: Luck has made you happy this season. Now it's enjoy the extra cash in your pocket. work. Don't let this get to up to you to confirm this fortune, so it becomes part of your life. Luck: Many opportunities will come your way when you least expect it. Give it time and do not rush it, but rest assure it, fate will decide to help. Give thanks and good things shall come.

CANCER

Love: Cancer...it seems you have been aban- doned this season. However, let’s reflect that this year has not been all that bad. If you are in a relationship it will take commitment, but don’t lose all hope. The singles will have bit of a lonely winter this season but don’t forget the friends that surround you. If you are in a relationship, then don’t give up if things seem rough, strive to understand your love one and don’t always try to be right.

Horoscopes Provided by Savannah Vetter Page 8 The Zephyr Fall 2014 I'm Sports Broadcasting: A Job For You? What Sports Broadcasting Takes From Real Sports Broadcasters

by Jacqueline Hample Back!Nothing is weirder than to write an article for the Maritime Zephyr from a I had the privilege of meeting with Brian Haddad and Lesley Van Arsdal from CBS Philly and KYW Radio through KYW’s “staff” perspective, I Newstudies program. They sat with a large group of students cho- promise you that. After all, sen by their schools and discussed what their careers were like, it was just over a year ago how they got there and the challenges they face from day to day. that I was graduating with Sports broadcasting isn’t just talking on the radio or in front of a camera, there’s a lot more than just speaking that contributes to the MACHS Class of their careers. 2013. However, nothing Brian Haddad, a sports broadcaster for KYW Philadelphia, makes me happier than didn’t start out at KYW. He started spinning records while he was talking about Sea Perch, still in college, he got paid minimum wage and didn’t get on the and more importantly radio for a long time “I had my foot in the door, that’s what was by Jeffrey important.” When he had finally gotten on the radio it was a great MACHS Sea Perch. I am opportunity for him, but maybe not for the other people involved. Hample certain this was the thought “This guy went crazy and just decided to play whatever he felt in both Mrs. Ledford and Mrs. Orosz’s mind when like playing. He got fired and I got his job.” Even though it was they asked me to return to MACHS to coach the team an unfortunate situation, you have to strike while the iron is hot. “Don’t be afraid to be too aggressive.” after school. Back in 2009, my friends and I enlisted Brian stressed that this career was not for someone who was in the competition with humble intentions not know- looking for a steady schedule. “If you want nine to five, you’d ing what to make of the whole thing. Four short years better just forget it right now. Sometimes I’m waking up at mid- later, I was a four-time Varsity Captain leading the night, sometimes I’m going to bed at midnight. You never know, this is a 24 hour radio station.” The sleep schedule isn’t the only third best team of engineers in the whole country into way the job is unsteady, there’s a lot of traveling involved, as well. national competition in Indianapolis. Insane, right? “I had to move to a completely different state on a days notice.” Image courtesy of www.KYW.com I know what you’re thinking. “Okay, Jeff, so Mar- Brian Haddad majored in communications, as do most sports itime knows Sea Perch, but I sure don’t. What in the broadcasters. Even with the crazy hours and constant chaos, Brian "Don't be afraid to be too aggressive." - Brian Haddad, KYW Newsradio world is it?” Sea Perch is at its very core a robotics admits he’s still passionate about his job. “I have that passion everyday.” nicer to me because I’m a girl.” isn’t all bad. It makes it easier to promote yourself, as well! competition where teams around the country compete Lesley Van Arsdal is a weekend sports anchor for CBS 3 and “It’s hard not to dwell.”, she says, “When it’s mid-July and the Sports broadcasting is a really great opportunity to travel and to design the best remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, The CW. Lesley also has a popular segment called ‘Lunch With Phillies just stink so bad, you feel like you’re just saying the same embrace a passion for sports. Knowledge on editing and writing for a job designed by the U.S. Navy. The job can be Lesley’ where she eats a meal with a member of one of Philadel- thing over and over. They’re bad, they’re bad, they’re bad. You’ve is important to have, as well. If a career in broadcasting is right anything from navigating a minefield to stopping an phia’s sports teams. A big part of Lesley’s job is interviewing the got to dig deep!” Social media has also made it a little difficult for for you a bachelors degree in communications is highly recom- players. “Some of them are reading off a script, but when you sports broadcasting. Even if it’s twenty minutes in between the mended. Tune in to KYW from 10 PM to 2 AM to hear Brian oil leak. There is just one catch: the challenge is un- have a breakthrough, it’s amazing!” She says being a woman and moment something gets posted on twitter and when it gets on the Haddad and give CBS3 News a look this weekend to see Lesley! derwater. The pilot of your team’s ROV has to com- doing a sports position is easier than some would think. “They’re news, everyone already knows about it. However, social media plete the whole challenge not just with a remote control, but he has to do it without even looking in the water. Impressive, huh? It gets better. Your team not only designs, builds, deploys, and drives your “Perch”, they sell it, too. In the presenta- tion portion of the challenge, you and your friends have to sell the vehicle as if you were an actual engi- The Students Behind neering company. Better yet, you have to sell it to ac- tual Naval officers as they hang on YOUR every word. The pressure is intense and the work is endless if you want to come out on top, but Maritime has al- ways come through in the clutch. It is strange for me as I write this to reflect on my four awesome years doing Sea Perch. Between the The Words friends I made, the things I learned and built, and the by The Zephyr Staff The Zephyr Staff: Contributors: opportunities I came across, very few things in my life have been as impactful as Sea Perch. You can imagine the sadness I felt when I had to leave it all be- Savannah Vetter Ms. Arnold hind back in 2013 after graduating. Today, I have an Being involved in an after school activity is so awesome second chance to continue the program my important and so beneficial! Writing for your Samuel Poplar Ms. Mulligan friends and I started back in 2009, but this time as a school newspaper has all the benefits of one of coach. It’s a second chance to be the best in the nation Maritime’s after school programs, with the Flavia Stroka Ashley Bobb and MACHS Sea Perch is not taking that lightly. As added pluses of improving your writing, meet- I train the next generation of “perchers”, I find myself ing students you don’t have classes or clubs Irish Haines Jeffrey Hample wanting to push them harder than I was ever pushed. with, and getting to know all of Maritime’s won- Four years is so little time and I want the team to get derful staff. To join the Zephyr Staff you can talk Sissy Troy the whole experience from long, brutal hours to hoist- to Mr. Murphy or Jacqueline Hample. For more Editor: Jacqueline Hample ing a national trophy. Nothing excites me more be- information, email cause as much as I want to be back on the side of the Mariela Wright pool representing Maritime, I want even more to see [email protected] or talk to one of Faculty Advisor: Mr. Murphy fresh faces pick up right where I left off: in pursuit of the staff members! Pedro Castro Maritime’s first national championship title. Thanks for a great quarter! More Time Be- tween Classes? SGA Corner by Ashley Bobb each class, and already have most by The Zephyr Staff of their things. Teachers have their Students always have to rush own stairway, but for what reason? The Student Govern- President: to class without being yelled at by There are a lot of students jam- Pedro Castro teachers. I believe that students ming themselves down the steps. ment elections were should be able to have 5 minutes to There is always traffic in the stair- Vice President: walk in between classes. Students way and it shouldn't be a student's held and we have our should be able to stop by their fault for walking and being late be- new officers for the Marquell Young locker, that could be in the base- cause of what others do. I hope that Secretary: ment, and walk to the third floor we can have more time in between 2014-15 School Year. for class without having to rush or classes and not be in trouble for Congrats to all those Eileen Day run to class. Teachers say that it just walking to class while others Treasurer: shouldn't take us that long to get to are, too. who participated! class but they don't have to walk to Don Donaldson