Those who create, rather than choose, futures Women in Science Symposium showcase career possibilities by Zobia Chunara

Women in Science Symposium (WSS), hosted by the Chicago Council on Science and Th Technology on Saturday, May 12, 2012, took place at the Northwestern Memorial Wom- en’s Prentice Hospital The Student Newspaper of Northside College Prep HS The scene inside, located at 303 E. Supe- June 2012, Volume 12, Number 9 rior, did not at all hint at the dreary, icy day Dr. Singh, Dr. Pauline Maki, and Dr. Gilliam are answering audience questions. | ZOBIA CHUNARA Online at www.thehoofbeat.com in May. The lobby was filled with a hustle and bustle as women sat around tables, eating cause people remember what you have done “Women do not get patented nearly as breakfast that the symposium served at 8:30 in administrative roles; seek input and strive much as men and women are underrepresent- Summer Latin a.m. Across from the entrance was a line of for transparency; grow a thick skin; stay sane. ed in technology ventures…” Viges said. “Ac- tables, filled with pamphlets, brochures, ap- The most important bit of wisdom that she tivate, Astia, and Golden Seeds are examples by Jamilah Alsharif plications, and freebies for the young women gave was to ask people for help. of groups that help women to start their own attending the event. The tables had represen- “I didn’t see it as a sign of weakness to businesses and support them along the way.” Students on Northside’s Latin team are tatives from organizations like Abbott, Ar- ask for help; I saw it as sensible…,” Dr. Prince Lunch followed the business presenta- th preparing for the 59 National Junior Clas- gonne National Laboratory, and University of said. “Most of all, help people to help you.” tions, and many of the women attending the sical League Convention (NJCL) at Wake Illinois at Chicago. After checking in, register- What made the difference for her were event were from a university or had a career Forest University in Winston-Salem, North ing, and eating bagels, all 180 women made her mentors and the people she surrounded in science. The third session began with Dr. Carolina. Although school ends June 15, stu- their way into the auditorium and took a seat, herself with. Gilliam who, as Chief of the Section of Family dents will attend the convention from July waiting for the event to begin. Dr. Teresa Woodruff, another speaker Planning and Contraceptive Research, looks 26 to July 31, with Mr. Nifong as chaperone. One of the co-chairs of the WSS, Rabiah who stood out, is a reproductive endocrinolo- at the lives of young people, especially ado- “Our goal for this year is to win first place Mayas, stepped up to the microphone and gist and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecol- lescent mothers. Dr. Gilliam is a doctor and at Upper Certamen,” Jayce Feiger, Adv. 204, welcomed the seated women. In her speech, ogy. She has an endocrine lab where scientists a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology said. “No Illinois upper team has ever made it Mayas stressed the importance of women research ways to preserve fertility after can- and professor of pediatrics and in her clini- to finals, but we intend to win.” paving a way for themselves in science be- cer. They look at how men and women with cal work, she addresses gynecologic needs of Northside’s Latin teams placed just as cause they are more than capable of leaving cancer can still have biological offspring, and children and young women up to age of 27. well in competitions this year as they have their marks and making a difference in the in the process her lab has engineered an ar- Dr. Singh, an associate professor at the in the past. Northside had all the top scorers world today. It is up to women to take the tificial ovary among other achievements. Her Lubar School of Business and an associate in the state for the Illinois Latin Tournament opportunity. The vision of the WWS was to team of oncologists, fertility specialists, so- research director, ended the day as the WSS’s and placed first and second for all of its teams integrate more women into science by letting cial scientists, educators, and policy makers last speaker. This researcher explores career in the Illinois Certamen League. Students them know the options available to them. support her in taking the lab’s research and management and issues related to career were also awarded with numerous gold med- The full day event consisted of three 90 turning it into clinical care for patients bat- choices. For example, she studied why women als after taking the National Latin Exam, Na- minute sessions, which each session contain- tling cancer. do not pursue engineering, why they stay in tional Roman Civilization Exam, and Medusa ing three speakers. The second session began after a brief ten it, and why they leave. The results of her data Mythology Exam. The first session featured Suzanne Malec- minute break. This portion of the day includ- state that one in four women leave engineer- Last year, all the teams made it to semi- McKenna, a senior counsel at Jasculca Ter- ed speakers who work in science and business ing, 14% of sample women who got a degree finals at NJCL but the Latin 2 team made it man and Associates, Inc., a strategic com- enterprise. Dr. Lynne Rueter, currently an never became engineers, 25% of women left into the final round and placed third. It was munications firm, and Director of Regional Associate Director at Abbott, joined Abbott over five years ago, 7% left less than 5 years the second time an Illinois team had made Trees Initiative at the Morton Arboretum. as a research pharmacologist with a PhD in ago, and only 54% are currently working as it to finals, and it was the same team that She spoke about her work in environmental neuroscience. On the job, she chooses which engineers. At the end of the event, many of placed second the previous year as a Latin 1 awareness and how she dealt with the politics target Abbott scientists makes a drug for. She the women who attended WSS individually team. Graduating seniors will also attend the the job entailed. One of her many achieve- also acts as a translator, communicating what spoke to the guest speakers and asked them convention in July and represent Northside. ments has been developing and putting the is being done in the lab to senior manage- more questions about their careers. To find “This competition is extremely impor- Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) into ef- ment, clinicians, customers, and investors. In out more about WSS and the Chicago Coun- tant to us seniors, as it is the culmination of fect. The CCAP was created to cut down on her presentation, she focused on how her sci- cil on Science and Technology’s upcoming four years of study and practice,” Feiger said. Chicago’s greenhouse gas emissions. entific, business, and leadership knowledge events, visit www.c2st.org. The team has raised over 4000 dollars Malec-McKenna’s approach to her job grew on the job. to help defray the cost of NJCL, which costs is not to scare people about global warming “No one is going to make your career for about 500 dollars per student. because she believes that people become less you. Don’t wait for an invitation to increase receptive. Instead she changes her goals and your responsibilities or sphere of influence,” presents it in a way that would be interesting Dr. Rueter said. Northside for people with opposite views. Dr. Rueter expressed her belief that those “When talking about getting people to who do not wait for the title to do the job are Ranks Top change, you have got to find a way to make the ones who rise to the top. Also stressed it important to them,” Malec-McKenna said. was how she created her own job and included For example, if she is talking to a corpo- things that were of interest to her, with Ab- U.S. News & ration about reducing its pollution, she will bott’s support. Hoping to influence women World Report focus on cutting costs rather than the pos- to take charge and break down barriers, she sibility of experiencing 31 days of 100 plus emphasized that top positions in the pharma- #1 High School in Illinois degree temperatures if high pollution contin- cological industry are filled by men and that ues. women need to believe in themselves and The next speaker, Dr. Vicky Prince, As- their abilities to break through gender biases. U.S. News & sociate Dean and Director of University of The final speaker in the second session World Report Chicago’s Office of Graduate affairs, pursued was Kapila Viges, who started a firm called science in academia. She runs a lab at Univer- Mithra Ventures. Her business takes early #10 Magnet High School in sity of Chicago which focuses on zebra fish stage technology business incubation and the nation developmental biology; her lab’s accomplish- innovation to the marketplace. Surprisingly, ments have shed light on Hox gene regulation Viges graduated with an engineering degree of hindbrain patterning and evolution of du- but wanted a job that was relevant and recog- The Daily Beast plicated genomes in vertebrates. nized her own skill as a translator. She takes Her presentation included her life story what goes on inside the research labs and America’s Best and the ten most important lessons she translates it into what customers and inves- High Schools learned the hard way: just say no; do the tors value. Like the previous speakers, Viges things you enjoy; ask for help and advice and stressed the importance of women in busi- #2 High School in the Dr. Maki gives a presentation on the neurological keep asking; practice winging it; pass it on; ness and their success rates. be encouraging to others; be professional be- differences between men and women. | ZOBIA CHUNARA The Hoof Beat • June 2012 • NCP News 3 ONLINE Visit www. thehoofbeat.com for more articles. Mathtangs finish strong Teachers and staff say goodbye NCP NEWS tests teams’ ability to work together and trust teer opportunities. One of these opportunities Math team takes each other, as the answer to the first runner’s Five teachers leaving include the Hippotherapy program, a program seventh at ICTM state question will be a variable for the next run- Northside are looking that puts disabled people on horses to work on ner’s question. muscle control and self confidence. Photos: Hypnotik workshops competition Northside has been preparing for the for new opportunities “I have done this before and found it tre- by Timothy Suh event since February, drawing up a 9-week mendously satisfying to see the physical and plan for practices. The teams for each event by Regine Sarah Capungan emotional gains that can occur,” Mrs. Boeck On Saturday, May 5, the Northside Math also wrote up a list of concepts to make sure said. “I also would like to volunteer with “There are so many [memorable experi- Team took a three-hour trip to the University they covered in practices as well as a goal Health and Human Services transporting el- ences at Northside], all of them so different,” of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to compete score to aim for at the competition. Overall derly and disabled individuals to medical ap- Mrs. Susan Boeck, special education depart- in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Math- team goals included each person learning two pointments and nutrition centers. I did this one ment, said. “Our wonderful all-school collo- ematics (ICTM) state competition. The team new concepts prior to competition, and scor- summer, and the clients are so grateful for the quia that brings in renowned guests from so qualified for state after it placed first at the ing 700 points, a score that would have en- courtesy extended to them.” many fields…the phenomenal artistic, theat- regional competition at North Park Univer- sured a top three finish in the past years. Mrs. Apel is Northside’s first and last rical, and musical productions honed by our sity in February. The competition is one of At the competition, although many of the German language teacher at Northside, be- fine arts and English departments, gradua- the state’s largest competitive math contests teams fell a little short of their goals, North- cause the German language classes have fallen tions, Snake Road, beach cleanups.” with over 160 participating schools. Schools side performed strongly, taking fourth in Al- victim to school budget cuts. She has been in This year, Mrs. Boeck and five other are divided into divisions based on size, with gebra I, fifth in Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, charge of the German Honor Society at North- Northside teachers and administration will be Northside in the 3AA division, the second and sixth in Geometry. Another placement side, the exchange trips between Germany leaving their positions at Northside, four of largest. was the Junior/Senior Eight Person Team and Chicago, and beginning Spanish language whom will be retiring. The four retiring teach- The competition consists of a variety of that took tenth with a score of 45 and with classes. However, Mrs. Apel will continue AJ Tran, Adv. 201, leads a dance workshop with Northside students. | NELSON OGBUAGU Workshop participants execute dance. | NELSON OGBUAGU ers include Mrs. Virginia Apel, world lan- different tests. First, there are the traditional Vernon Hills High School taking first with a teaching the German language to adults at a guage department, Mrs. Susan Boeck, special four-levels of math competitions: Algebra I, score of 75. Northside’s strongest showing location that is not at Northside. education department, Mr. Louis Correa, Mrs. Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. How- was the Junior/Senior Two Person Team, a The retiring teachers found that their Lekkas, counseling department. Mr. Nathan ever, a unique feature of the competitions competition that occurred throughout the teaching experience at Northside was among Saddle Shoppe and T-shirt Designs Harada, science department, has also decided More than thought that counts includes the additional events like the calcu- day and culminated in the top finishers com- the most rewarding of all their years within to leave his position at Northside, but for other lator competition, in which teams of five are peting in a live round, the final event of the both CPS and the field of education. There will be a big sale at the Saddle Shop- some new designs for t-shirts or sweatshirts! career opportunities. by Carly Jackson from the Chicago area. For example, the next tested on their abilities to utilize calculator day. The team of David Jaffe, Adv. 204, and “The enthusiasm of students and staff for pe during field day on Friday, June 15. We If your design is chosen you can win a The retiring teachers have dedicated Randolph Street Markets will be on Saturday, functions to solve difficult problems. Other Mohammed Harris Khan, Adv. 308, took in daily life, and the laughs, the wit, the kind- will have discounted sweatshirts and t-shirts. new sweatshirt or t-shirt! Please submit your many years to teaching at Chicago Public Finding the right gift can be a fun experi- June 23 from 10 am to 6pm and on Sunday, events include an oral competition about a first place with 49 points over Lakes Commu- ness, and the talent of everyone in this build- Come and do some shopping that morning! designs to Mrs. Cirrincione at amcirrincione@ Schools (CPS), such as Mrs. Boeck, who has ence, allowing the gift-giver to take many fac- June 24 from 10 am to 5 pm at 1340 W. pre-determined math topic, the Freshmen/ nity High School’s 44. Northside has never ing,” Mrs. Boeck said. “It has been a rare privi- Have an idea for a Northside t-shirt or do cps.edu. been teaching with CPS for 27 years. Aside tors into account, like the impact that the gift Washington Avenue. Sophomore Eight Person Team, and the Ju- finish ed first in this contest. These events lege to be part of this work in progress named you like to design t-shirts? We are looking for from occasional substitute teaching in the fu- will have, both on the recipient and on the Students can purchase $5 discounted ad- nior/Senior Two Person Team. At state, an- helped push Northside’s overall team score to Northside College Prep.” ture, Boeck still plans to pursue other volun- gift giver. There are many options available to mission tickets at the gate and $3 tickets on- other event is the relay competition, which 577 points for a seventh place finish. people looking for a great gift, like making it, line at www.randolphstreetmarket.com. Student Council 2012-13 election results buying it from a craftsperson locally or across Another market that features goods President Senior Senators the globe, or making a donation in the name made by local vendors is the Maxwell Street Aleksandra Czulak, Adv. 305 Emma Coleman, Adv. 309 of the gift recipient. Market, which takes place every Sunday at Jesus Urquiza, Adv. 300 You can make your own gifts, like jew- 800 S. Des Plaines St. from 7 am to 3 pm Let them ride and let them eat pie Vice-President elry, or decorate an object already made, like Many farmers markets, like the Division lenge for the sculpture students.” Thatcher as their pit crew) as the piece and Tara Bagnola, Adv. 308 Junior Senators a pen or collection box. Many people do this, Street or Lincoln Park Farmers Markets fea- The Kinetic Sculpture Art students arrived before the race to the riders’ attire were in homage to the char- Sarah Jessica Doi, Adv. 404 as it eliminates worries about the impact of ture treats and sometimes beauty products Race returns for more set up the segments. Teams had to complete acters of the film, “Titanic.” Treasurer Elyssa Ryan, Adv. 402 shipping or producing a gift will have on the that can be given as gifts. each segment objective and receive an item The Sixties team (Connor Blake, Adv. 309, Devin Hilly, Adv. 405 environment, and there are many options. Another way of benefiting a cause while fun segments necessary for finishing the race. Emma Coleman, Adv. 309, Madison Dore, Sophomore Senators This also may be preferred by the gift receiver honoring your friend or family member is to “Students come up with new segments Adv. 300, Jacob Laden-Guidon, Adv. 307, and by Calum Blackshaw Secretary Devyn Rigsby, Adv. 503 and they may be happy to have a gift that has make a donation to a charity or organization every year,” Minyo said. “We like to make ones June Murphy, Adv. 204) had Samantha Dela- Gloria Ellis, Adv. 400 J.C. Strzalka-Steil, Adv. 506 taken the extra effort to find. in his name. It is possible to verify an organi- that refer to pop culture or to events happen- cruz, Adv. 304, as a prom queen riding a cake Another option is to buy a gift from a zation’s tax exemption status online at www. While NATO riots occupied downtown ing in the world. Some segments are reused, that was pulled by her adoring pilots. The Pi- Chicago on Saturday, May 19, Northside’s PublicRelations Director Elections for freshmen senators will craftsperson locally. Many open markets take irs.gov/charities/index.html. but that is because they are a lot of fun.” rate Sheep, Featuring Mother Goose Friends, Kinetic Sculpture Race was without any pro- James Ozaki, Adv. 408 occur in the fall of 2012. place during the summer months, and will Tasks ranged from hitting piñatas of fail- were a band of sheep pirates pulling their offer products made by artists and designers testors of its own. The art event took place ing Republican candidates to dancing along ship of cardboard by bicycle, with Chris Ami- away from the helicopters and the city police, with songs played on ‘a Dell’ laptop, sung by dei, Adv. 301, David Huang, Adv. 403, David with its own Kinetic Kop security officers. The Adele, to eating weird pies and doughnuts on Jaffe, Adv. 204, Nora O’Brien, Adv. 406, An- event had segment stations in front of each strings with no hands. gelo Perez, Adv. 407 and Hikari Sugisaki, Local School Council (LSC) Report building entrance and in the school field, with Four groups took part in the event, one Adv. 308. The smallest group was Color the the starting line for the race on the sidewalk called Our Hearts Go On (members include Rainbow, a three-woman team that pulled by Zobia Chunara town saying that CPS will maintain or in- not his workload. Teachers will need to pre- -One of Northside’s priorities is to en- across from the Celestial Garden. crease current level of funding to support the pare for the regular school year and the ex- hance instruction: using technology to keep Michelle Bozenda, Adv. 309, Celia Calder, an oversized Crayola crayon box (Katarzyna “The sculpture race is based off similar Adv. 308, Nora Hardy, Adv. 309, Rory John- Frys, Adv. 300, Christine Kerrigan, Adv. 204, Meeting: May 8 full school day. tended day teachers includes Mr. Lim, clerks, up with outside world where technology is events in Baltimore and California,” Mrs. Present: John Ceisel, Kathleen An- -Supplemental General State Aid in- and aides in library or counseling office. used predominantly. Interim assessments son, Adv. 304, Luis Mejico, Adv. 304, Clare- Alisa Mealer, Adv. 307, and Vicky Inojora Joanne Minyo, head of the fine arts depart- Scheeb Feeley, Adv. 300, Chloe Yanny-Tillar, as their pit crew). The teams were to go and drade, Barry Rodgers, Robert Albritton, Ni- cludes a one-time addition of $29,000 plus -Minimum positions being funded are will be online in the future, and teachers will ment, said. “I like to think of it as a fun chal- cole Flores, Vicky Andrews, Gail Myers Jaffe, for NCP. $197,910 is college ready funding necessary to run the school; teaching posi- work to keep up with changes in the field. Adv. 303, Eddie Smith as mascot and Phoebe receive a specific item from each segment Cathy Quigley, Diane Monnich that comes from devolved dollars. Because tions are more difficult to fund. -Finance committee reported that the around the school, riding around the school Principal’s Report: 35% of students have free or reduced lunch, -Northside will be working with CPS to school fee income is $346,000; approximately twice and trying to win by any means, includ- -CPS released the budget summary, Northside does not receive greater amounts be a leader in technology in the district and 700 students pay after free and reduced lunch ing stealing another team’s mascot or bribing which Mr. Rodgers shared with the LSC. of discretionary funds. throughout the city and will be requesting are factored in. the judges for favor. There were three student A bucket of spaghetti is spilled over a student in one of the race’s segments. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS -Northside is down 2.8 faculty / staff po- -The LSC voted on a partial solution to CPS to waive a fee for every computer on the -Parent Network went to CPS and ad- judges, as well as faculty members who did sitions, and 5 positions school wide. Current- the budget issue, but the process will not be network. dressed the board, along with other schools, not work in the fine arts department. The race was to begin at 1:00 pm; however, one team After the doughnuts and pies were eaten ly, Northside is negotiating with CPS and has completed until the June meeting. -Mr. Rodgers spoke about student disci- about longer school day concerns. and it was confirmed that all teams had been assured that CPS will try to work with -Approval of budget and CIWP was sub- pline. There were a couple of incidents where -Community relations is looking for blew out a tire on one of their bicycles, and the race was held until they fixed the issue, crossed the finish line, awards were given to NCP to return positions. mitted by May 23 to CPS. students were not behaving according to code posts on bulletin board and more contribu- the teams. Our Hearts Go Out won the award -The number of counselors has been re- -LSC voted on the full school day sched- of conduct online. This directly affects school tions for EPIC, which is now online. about 45 minutes later. Each team went out from the starting for first place, but there were also awards for duced from five to three, and we should have ule, CIWP, and SGSA. community and therefore is in the purview of -CWIP as prepared: approved unani- fastest team, the best mascot, the best dirty a fourth counselor. NCP currently has four Friends: the school. mously line at a different time, all going to an unoc- cupied segment. Amid the tricks each seg- tricks, and the coveted ‘Rick Santorum for counselors plus Ms. Spillane. -In a conversation about salaries and the -A parent suggested the use of colloqui- -$6084 to pay for coaching (4 assistant finishing last’ award. In a celebratory mishap, -Mrs. Monnich noted that with the large budget, LSC discussed that the salaries of li- um time to educate students about cyber bul- coaches for softball and men’s and women’s ment held, teams had to be wary of their op- ponents moving ahead of them or taking the the main prize fell from the winners’ hands number of students going to college, we need brary aides and guidance aides are fixed, and lying, in line with CPS’s cyber bullying policy. lacrosse): approved unanimously and smashed onto the pavement. Despite more counselors. Mr. Rodgers stated that raises are not factored in. However, there may -In aligning the current curriculum to Upcoming meeting dates: team mascot, which teams needed in order to move their sculptures ahead. The school’s Ki- this turn of events, the kinetic sculpture race he will strongly advocate for the number of be changes in expected health insurance con- common core standards, teachers are prepar- LSC: June 12 ended with cheerful teams and smiles all counselors. tributions. ing for a wider range of incoming freshman Parent network: June 8 netic Kops were to watch for these disputes as Students race for the finish line in one of the race’s segments. | SHARON FLORES around. -There has been a message from down- -Mr. Lim’s stipend has been reduced, but and the XY periods. they surveyed the race on their own, radioing for backup if needed. 4 NCP News • June 2012 • The Hoof Beat EDITORIAL Preparing for Ghana You only live once Moving on up and out Green Fest brings healthy lifestyle awareness Northside seniors look back Phases of highschool as they they come and go Northside students and put together projects EDITORIALS at the past four years Kelsey Waxman shares that will supplement the lack of nutrition and her senior project at health education in our schools and in the community at large.” Green Fest Eamon McInerey, Adv. 209, led the free You only live once MASTHEAD by Brendali Rios raffle that had prizes ranging from iTunes to my questions, go after what I love, and to “Dream what you want to dream; go gift cards and t-shirts to a whole Earth Box Northside seniors slow down life and enjoy today. “You only live where you want to go; be what you want to Northside College Prep H.S. On Saturday May 12, Northside College kit, which is an easy way to grow your own once,” resonates throughout the NCP Class of be, because you only have one life to live and 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60625 Prep hosted Green Fest, a student led presen- vegetables without harming the environment complete one journey 2016, thereby strengthening my belief every one chance to do all the things you want to Tel: (773) 534-3954 tation led by Kelsey Waxman, Adv. 202, on with pesticides. and begin another day that what I choose to go for in my life do,” is what the Class of 2016 is all about. We how to live a healthier lifestyle. The cafeteria At the event, attendees received free should be my decision, not anyone else’s. all are smart, bright, and intelligent individu- Principal served as the setting for a presentation on liv- samples of environmentally friendly hand There is no one definition of success. als, but we all use those qualities in different Mr. Barry Rodgers As I face that today, June 11, 2012, is the ing a healthier life and how it can be done eas- soap and even chocolate. Make your decisions your own, your mis- ways, sometimes not for the best reasons, but last day I will see all the faces of the senior Assistant Principal ily and affordably. Ms. Lisa Volesky, Science Department, takes your own, and your dreams your own. because we believe that life is short. class, sitting together, waiting to be called Dr. Margaret Murphy At 10 am promptly, the Zumba instructor was Kelsey’s mentor. One person’s definition of success is making Each of us will reach our goals one day, up to the stage for a certificate that confirms welcomed about 30 eager participants and led “Kelsey’s project was of her own design,” it to the NBA; another’s is trying his best at but what we should make sure to do is to we studied at Northside College Prep High Advisor Luke Brodarick, Adv. 209, working in his photogra- them in pre-workout stretches. Zumba danc- Ms.Volesky said. “Kelsey was successful in whatever he does; cooking in different coun- make the journey our own. The Class of 2016 School over the last four years, I cannot help Ms. Dianne Malueg phy class. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS ing is a Latin inspired fitness class combines generating interest and awareness among the tries; being a leader in the social atmosphere is filled with adventurous and interesting but think about all that this piece of paper all the rhythms in Latin music and puts it all student body and community at large.” of high school in college; beating his friend at people, not afraid to take chances and do Print Editor-In-Chief does not mention. This uniform certificate, by Jamilah Alsharif into a cardio workout. The third floor atrium An overall success, Green Fest brought Yu-gi-oh; pursuing the idealized job of being what they love. Zobia Chunara given to each of the 249 seniors graduating was full of energy as the participants let loose insight to students and the community about a lawyer or doctor; or even singing indie rock If you have not done something in high today, does not represent each of our own Some seniors anxiously wait for the day and released their inner dancer. A comple- how to both live a healthy life, and how to help Daniel Hautzinger, Adv. 205, gets his blood pressure for hours every day. school and feel that you could improve, you Web Editor-in-Chief minds, personalities, and individualities. they will leave home and head to college, but mentary yoga class was also offered, led by others do so as well. taken. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS Each person’s steps to their version of may want to try that in the next four years. Timothy Suh For each senior, the joys and struggles of Luke Brodarick, Adv. 209, is preparing to leave Ms. Martha Mulligan, math department. “Get educated,” Waxman says, “Know success are different, just as our approaches Just make sure that you make your decisions high school have been different, but senior NCP News Editor the country and create what will be one of the Student director Kelsey Waxman ex- where the food you’re eating comes from. that you can live a healthier lifestyle without to high school were different. More than with thought, care, and because you want to- year was when we united together and tried Jamilah Alsharif greatest experiences of his life in Ghana. Bro- pressed gratitude to both the attendees and Stay away from ingredients that you can’t pro- being wealthy or having the luxury of time. likely, our approaches to college and the fu- not because someone else wants you to-and to make it the best year. In many ways, senior darick will travel through the American Field the representatives of organizations such as nounce. Get exercise, spend time outside, but Small changes have a larger impact than we ture will vary dramatically. Many of us will you will go far. One day your life will flash be- year was the greatest and most memorable, Special Features Editor Services (AFS), an exchange program with Purple Asparagus, a non-profit organization most importantly, embrace change. Realize expect.” get a bachelor’s degree, but some of us may fore your eyes. Make sure it is worth watch- Andriana Mitrakos but our journeys diverge starting today. over 40 participating countries. Here is the that educates children, families, and the com- choose to skip college and start a band, like ing. For this reason, I cannot help but look Hoof Beat’s interview with Brodarick. munity about eating well for the body and the the Smith Westerns. Sports Editors back to the start of my time at NCP. No one The Hoof Beat: How many students will planet. Maya Works was also another non- Others may realize that paying thou- Yours sincerely, Carly Jackson sprinkled bits of wisdom over my head when be traveling with you? profit organization present that promotes sands of dollars to get a degree is not what I first walked these hallways. Instead, I took Brodarick: There will be other kids in the economic development for Maya women and will make them happy, and instead use a spe- Zobia Chunara Arts and Entertainment Editor high school one step at a time and looked to Nelson Ogbuagu country but I won’t be anywhere near them. I their families by supporting a marketplace for cial talent to do photography, work on a farm my peers. From my peers, I learned to be cre- don’t know exactly how many but there will their handcrafted goods. Feeding America, over the summer, or computer program and Print Editor-in-Chief probably be about 10 to 20 kids in the coun- ative, try new avenues, pursue the answers Staff Reporters the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief begin the next social networking site. Jamilah Alsharif try with me but in the entire program, world- charity, was also in attendance. Calum Blackshaw wide, there is much more. As the culmination of her senior proj- Regine Sarah Capungan HB: Where will you be traveling? ect, Waxman felt that it was her obligation to Moving on up and out Chris Ceisel Brodarick: Ghana, Africa, but I don’t present to the community all of the environ- Sure, you can make friends with upperclass- nothing, no matter how strange or mundane Zobia Chunara know the town or specific location and I won’t mental and health-conscious student initia- Accepting high school men, but just as they must stoop to interact it may seem. Maria Flores Sharon Flores for a while. I probably will be in rural town tives at Northside as well as outside organi- phases as they come with you, so you should return the favor and Finally, it will be time to rise as juniors that surrounds one of the more industrialized zations that support student involvement in Andrew Hague grace the lower grades with your presence. to seniors. It honestly will get hard to even Carly Jackson cities. combating these issues. Four years. It has only been four years Another important change will be the avail- remember that there are underclassmen, but Minna Khan HB: Describe the process for applying to “The idea for the event came from my se- ability of AP classes. AP classes are much really try and reach out to them. However, se- the program. since I first entered Northside as a freshman. Andriana Mitrakos nior project, a research analysis of the Chica- more fast-paced than honors classes, but they nior year is all about getting ready for college. Nelson Ogbuagu Brodarick: They have a lengthy appli- Yet, in the span of those four years, swine go Public School lunch program and its short- flu has come and gone, an earthquake tore are also a unique and enjoyable experience. It is overwhelming, but the best way to tackle Brendali Rios cation. Lots of writing and you also have to comings in terms of adequately feeding and You get to go in-depth into a topic, exploring anything from college applications to finish- Miranda Roberts interview with them. Mr. Hughes was the apart Japan, governments were overturned educating its students,” Waxman said. “The in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, and countless it through a more interesting lens than hon- ing your self-assessment is doing a little bit at Timothy Suh first person to suggest a gap year to me, and Diego Vela second semester has been used mainly to famous faces passed away. It is incredible ors classes. And, nothing matches the post- a time. There is plenty of time from Septem- he showed me a handful of programs and Waxman is getting interviewed for a broadcasting network. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS Sylvia Wtorkowski analyze the data collected first semester from how much can change from just one year to AP freedom at the end of the year. What you ber to January 1st to write one essay a week, through my own research I chose AFS. take is entirely up to you. I am a firm believer or even a month, and it gives you the chance another. Sophomores, you can surely testify SUBMISSIONS HB: How is this decision related to your that if you are willing to put in the necessary to review your work, which is a precious op- future plans? for any freshman that your first AP class will The Hoof Beat welcomes opinion editori- forever change your experience at North- work, which may be different from person portunity. Nothing is handed to you. The stu- als from its readers. Letters to the Editor Brodarick: I plan on majoring in photog- to person, you can succeed in any AP class. dents who are happiest with their college ap- raphy, specifically photojournalism. This is All expense-paid trips to Japan side. Juniors will complain how much easier and Op-ed submissions may be sent to sophomore year is in comparison, and seniors However, if history is neither your strong plication experience are those who went out [email protected]. Submis- going to be an amazing opportunity for work point nor remotely interesting to you, do not of their way to inform themselves of colleges, by Diego Vela nation on the National Japanese Exam and “When you think about it, the average Ameri- know that nothing compares to the stress of sions should not exceed two pages. in this area. I am already strongly familiar hesitate to take Honors US History over AP. the process, scholarships, etc. While this time continuously participate and succeed in Japa- can does not know too much about Japan.” applying to colleges. However, the lesson is with the strong history of photojournalism Follow this rule throughout high school when is stressful, remember this is the one time CONTACT Spending the summer at the beach is nese competitions.” Students will also get a taste of Japa- not that each year is an inevitable slide into that Africa has which gave me a sort of pre- choosing classes. It is less about the class and you will have to endure this experience. The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication not in the plans of 21 fortunate Northside Students going on the trip were chosen nese family-life by staying with host families. increasing stress. It is that each year offers a disposition to want to go there. more about what you choose to make of it. It is quite amazing to look back at my produced by the Northside Prep Journal- students will be going on an all-expense paid by a committee at the school, elected based They will shadow the students and visit their unique experience mixed with triumphs and HB: Do the participants get sent to dif- Junior year marks the first time you can years at Northside and see it in such distinct ism Class. As a student-run newspaper, trip to Japan for two weeks, sponsored by Ki- off of essays and their perseverance in the schools, as well as experience genuine familial low points that are hard to conceive prior to your opinions are important to us. If ferent areas? deservedly be called an upperclassman. You parts. However, it also lets me see each year zuna. Kizuna, literally translated to “bonds of Japanese classroom. traditions. actually living it. you have any comments, corrections, Brodarick: All over. Primarily Europe. begin to take leadership positions in extra- with a unique fondness and set of memories. friendship.” Kizuna is a program that seeks “Ultimately, we chose students who have “I look forward to my home stay the most The first change you will face is the tran- or questions, please e-mail Ms. Dianne Ghana is the only African country that they curricular activities. Do not be afraid to run Regardless of the countless advice you will to promote understanding of Japan’s recov- studied and will continue to study Japanese,” because I heard from my friends from the sition from freshman year to sophomore year. Malueg at hoofbeat.malueg@gmail. can offer a travel to. There will most likely be for office in your clubs if you are willing to receive, your high school experience is singu- ery after the Great East Japan Earthquake of Dr. Murphy said. “We want these students to spring trip that their families were very nice The most notable difference is that you finally com or the Editor in Chief of the Hoof another participant in the area but he or she put in the work and have demonstrated that larly yours. When you find time to reminisce, March 2011 and foster long-term relations return to Northside and be able to use their and they had a lot of fun together,” Lily Lu, have a class below you. You will deride them Beat at [email protected]. won’t be from America and probably won’t you are just as qualified to run as anyone else. days from getting your diploma, whether you and interests between both the American and experience in the classroom and share it with Adv. 301, said. “I hope that I will get a better as “freshies,” complain how they clog the hall- speak english, so although there are plenty of Seeds of college woes finally begin to take will cringe or smile is in your hands. Take Japanese cultures. our community.” understanding of the Japanese lifestyle and ways, and forget that they are what you were participants, I probably won’t ever see them. root as you start considering your high school chances, make mistakes, and be bold. How- “When I first got the e-mail offering a free While on the trip, students will be ex- have a great and unforgettable time.” only a year ago. Undeniably, freshmen are a HB: What do you hope to take out of this resume. Do not worry if you look back and ever, even if you don’t achieve all that you trip to over 20 students, I almost deleted it,” ploring Tohoku, Kyoto, and Tokyo. They will Students will be going on the trip from little clueless. However, it will be important experience? feel like you have not accomplished anything wanted to, no one else can affect how you feel Ms.Park, world languages department, said. spend their time there volunteering and help- July 8 to July 21, first landing in Tokyo and to make friendships in the grade below, no Brodarick: I’ve lived my entire life in the yet. You still have half of your high school ca- about your decisions. Look back in pride. “It sounded too good to be true. I thought it ing clean the aftermath of the earthquake, as staying for two weeks. matter how lowly you might see that. These same neighborhood, in the same city, in the reer ahead of you. Take the opportunity now was spam!” well as integrate themselves into the Japa- “I hope to make long-last memories,” people are the ones who will hold your future same country. I just want a chance to see the to find something you love and running away Yours sincerely, Northside was one of few schools cho- nese culture. They will interact with students Daichi Takeuchi, Adv. 303, said. “I would want in their hands when you run for an office, try world as it is in other places. with it. Start initiatives, look for summer sen by Kizuna to participate because of its from other schools and explore foreign af- this trip to be one of those life-changing ad- to lead a sports team to victory, or organize While most seniors are preparing for col- programs, anything that lets you do what you Tim Suh academic reputation in the study of Japanese fairs, in hopes of strengthening bonds. ventures. I’m also hoping to make some new a club meeting. In addition, Northside is a lege in the fall, Brodarick will spend his sum- like to the full extent. Never let anyone tell language and culture. “I’m looking to get a realistic idea of friends seeing as how a lot of the students small school and your grade alone is hardly mer preparing for his trip to Ghana. Other you that your interest in something means Web Editor-in-Chief gap year programs students can look into in- “Northside does very well in this study” Japanese day-to-day life and culture out of going on this trip are underclassmen I haven’t a large enough social sphere for four years. clude CIEE, Aspire by API, and Global Routes. Ms.Park said. “We scored the highest in the this experience,” Grace Oczon, Adv. 205, said. really met.” 6 Special Features • June 2012 • The Hoof Beat The Hoof Beat • June 2012 • Special Features 7

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Zucker U.S Marine Corps: 1 student; DePaul University Undecided 2 students South The Hoof Beat • June 2012 • Arts & Entertainment 9 LIVETHEATRE EVENTS “HowAcrobatics to make at its it finestwork” THEATRE Cirque Shanghai puts on an ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT excellent performance Acrobatics and circus mayhem are top tier at Navy Pier he climbed on the outside of the wheel, los- LIVE EVENTS Cirque Shanghai ing his footing twice but catching himself just puts on a spectacular in the nick-of-time and avoiding disaster.The only mishaps during the course of the entire Sorry For Party Rockin’ performance show were two cases in which a Chinese yoyo was not caught after being launched up into by Sylvia Wtorkowski the air. This, however, was virtually unnotice- “Rock the Beat II.” They welcomed the fans The LMFAO concert, a able and did not take away from the overall and encouraged them to get on their feet Cirque Shanghai: The Year of the Dragon magnificent, suspense-filled show. and party-rock with them. As they sang their great start to Summer is an entertaining family show that skillfully Although the acts revolving around the second song, “Sorry For Party Rockin,” giant combines acrobatics, detailed wardrobes, Chinese performers were undoubtedly the 2012 inflatable zebras were tossed into the crowd. original music, and many other Chinese ele- most impressive, the performance did not fail When it came time for their song, “Boom ments into one delightful adventure. It cen- to include participation from eager audience by Brendali Rios Boom Pow,” a cover of The Black Eyed Peas’ ters around talented youth straight from members. There were two instances in which song, their infamous robot pal, Shuffle Bot China who demonstrate their various talents a random individual was selected to tempo- Uncle and nephew, Redfoo and SkyBlu, joined them on stage. The duo danced and and strengths at the Navy Pier Skyline open- rarily become part of Cirque Shanghai. The brought the party to Chicago on Saturday, jumped on stage, outfit change after outfit air theater beginning on May 24 and extend- first was when a young woman was pulled out May 26, to kick off the summer of 2012. change. ing until Sept. 3. of the front row and onto center-stage to toss With about 13,000 audience members in at- Their featured dancers, Quest Crew, From the front row, it was clear that each a balloon into a basketball hoop. After two tendance at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont,, made all that more enjoyable. Their cut up and every performing individual gave it their failed attempts, the man holding the hoop the famous duo, LMFAO, made their stop shirts, wildly colored hair, and tight pants all once put before the audience. This was due incorporated some humor into the show by in Chicago to start off their Sorry For Party went well with the image that LMFAO car- to the apparent drops of perspiration on each making a sarcasticly anxious face as he came Rockin’ Tour. They were accompanied by Eva ries. performer’s forehead. I found it to be incred- within a foot of her and continued to sport Simons, Far East Movement, and Quest Crew, After their song “Yes,” LMFAO fully ible that not one Cirque Shainghai member a look of anxiety as to whether or not she the winners of MTV’s America’s Best Dance opened the stage up to their dancers from grimaced throughout the entire show, despite would make the shot. Crew in season three. Quest Crew, who had a mash-up of songs a few potentially fatal moments. Instead, The other was a man in his early twen- Thirty-seven year old Redfoo and twen- that they performed to. From dance moves in large smiles remained on everyone’s faces ties who was prompted to copy the actions of ty-six year old SkyBlu, started out in 2008 sync, to people flying in the air, to a guy spin- during the course of the entire event as if they one of the stage performers. He began doing with their Party Rock EP. Since then, the ning on his head while hula-hooping, Quest had been painted on prior to the show. simple humorous things such as various fast- duo has been producing hits such as “I’m In Crew had it all. The 75 minute-long performance com- paced hand dances and placing miniature Miami B-,” “Party Rock Anthem,” “Sexy and I As the concert came to an end, Redfoo menced when numerous group members articles of clothing on himself, and soon af- Know It,” and “Champagne Showers,” among and SkyBlu performed some of their best dressed in Asian apparel ran onto the stage terwards was asked to repeat the flips made others. known songs: “Champagne Showers” and bearing a large dragon over their shoulders. by the cirque member. After a moment of Skyblu suffered a back injury while doing “Party Rock Anthem.” This action made the audience aware of the considering the potential risks, he success- the “wiggle,” a famous dance move that led “Put your hands up/everybody just dance LMFAO performing at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont | COURTESY OF ABIGAIL BARRAZA fact that it is currently the year of the dragon, fully recreated the backflip done by the other him to underperform at the 2012 Super Bowl up/ we came to party rock,” sang Skyblu as he to a crowd ready to “party rock” put her in teased at what their next album has in store. if they did not already know so. It altered the individual, wowing the entire audience with performance with Madonna. After physical vigorously shook a bottle of champagne and a tough situation, but she managed to pull The bass was so loud that the floor shook as entire experience in a positive light in that his confidence. therapy, Skyblu and Redfoo kicked off their doused the front rows. through her set. they performed. The excited fans moved to the entry made it seem as if the show itself Overall, this is an energetic and sus- tour in March. For their “Party Rock Anthem” set, Shuf- Far East Movement brought the West the beat of “Dirty Bass,” which is also the title was taking place in China. pense-filled show that is suitable for all ages Doors opened at 6 p.m. and LMFAO fans fle Bot made a second appearance and danced coast energy to the building, kicking off with of their new album, and has already hit the One of the most suspenseful acts was and is performed throughout the course of began pouring in from both entrances. People to the beat. their song “Girls On The Dance floor.” Their number one spot on Japan’s Billboard chart. by “Imperial Thunder.” This is a group of five the entire show. There is no excuse as to why dressed in the group’s signature zebra print Finally, the moment many had been intricate dance moves and enthusiasm got The band parted with two chart topping motorcyclists, four males and one female who someone would not want to participate in the tights and colorful t-shirts anxiously awaited waiting for, their “Sexy and I Know It” per- the crowd up on their feet. J-Splif, Kev Nish, songs, “Rocketeer” and “Like a G-6,” the song ride at an alarming speed in a steel globe, all year of the dragon’s circus event. Go to the the performance. formance was up. The duo appeared shirtless Prohgress, and DJ Virman, members of the that ultimately launched its career back in at once without coming into contact. This Cirque Shanghai members perform an incredible balancing act | SYLVIA WTORKOWSKI following website for scheduled performance First on stage was Eva Simons. The Dutch and in zebra-print speedos; their dancers fol- band, expressed their gratitude and excite- 2010. death-defying act literally kept audience dates and times: www.navypier.com/cirque- singer who is featured on LMFAO’s album, is lowed with zebra print tattoos on their arms board and the Wheel of Death. Regarding the both inside of the wheel and on its rim as ment to be in the city. Their flashy leather At around 9 p.m., the crowd chanted for members fidgeting in their seats as they shanghai/schedule.html. widely known for her hit single “Take Over and printed leggings. They performed the latter, the performance resembled a hamster the speed increased. At one point, one of the jackets and mismatched shoes suited them LMFAO and sure enough, they were next on feared a potential collision taking place. Control,” in which she is featured alongside “shuffle” and gave it their all. wheel of sorts where each person climbed performers placed a blindfold over his head as well, as they are unique in many ways. the lineup. Other dangerous acts included a Teeter- Afrojack. Although having started her career The concert was a success. Fans as young Not only did their music get the crowd Redfoo and SkyBlu joined their danc- at the age of 18, the now 28 year old is still as eight came out and partied with LMFAO, pumped for what was to come, but they also ers on stage, being introduced by their song MOVIE an amateur performer. Coming first on stage had fun and energetically kicked off summer. TELEVISION Men in Black comes back and the woman into the vacuum of space. He K was discovered, though not without some Nothing much, just hanging out with the guys y’know The third movie of the then vowed to seek revenge on the one who familiar quirks: his love of country music and to help him get over her. Meanwhile, Neal the audience can be very one-sided on a gen- franchise comes into took his arm, imprisoned him, and killed his down to earth calm, which contrasts J’s anxi- New series “Men at is trying to excite his relationship with his der scale. Aside from this point, the content race: Agent K. ety. This new side showed more reckless and work” one sided in its girlfriend through other means, and Gibbs is also rather unoriginal, as it looks like the theaters The dynamic pair, K (Tommy Lee Jones) impulsive behavior reminiscent of J’s time as has a close encounter with Tyler’s maid. The show’s scenarios are based in plots very cliché and J (Will Smith) are shown attending the a new agent. content episode includes bad advice, bad behavior, for comedy series on a whole (think Barney by Miranda Roberts funeral of the leader Ted who is replaced by Action scenes are plentiful in this movie. drinks, and more women, a summation of from “How I Met Your Mother,” but with four agent O (Emma Thompson). When a fracture In one chase, J had to flip over the counter by Calum Blackshaw what to be expected in this show’s future. of him and each one in competition with one The audience filled up about twenty per- in time causes K to die 40 years earlier, J is of a Chinese restaurant while glass from the Nonetheless, the show is still pretty hu- another). The characters are not very dynam- cent of the iMax theater on the day after the able to explain to agent O K’s habits that she store front exploded at him with a flash of Some shows have a distinct audience morous. The series’ creator, Breckin Meyer, is ic, and the script seems to be their biggest Friday premiere of Men in Black III. Despite remembers from when they were young. O dark emerald light from the gun of an alien. they try to appeal to, generally through the also an actor that has been in several roles in- selling-point as a comedy. The show seems the small group in the theater for the 7 p.m. decides that Boris must have gone back in He managed to save the waitress and calm context of its characters’ actions, their script, volving guy culture (“Franklin & Bash,” “Road like one that will fall under after its first sea- showing, Men in Black III made $187 million time to kill K and sends J back to make the her down as K rushed in the back to capture and the overall scenario. TBS’s new comedy Trip,” “Robot Chicken”). His experience is evi- son. over the Memorial Day weekend. match even. the owner who had allowed this ambush to ‘Men at Work’ is a show that tries to appeal to dent in how the characters act, allowing for “Men at Work” is a comedy series that The movie opened as a femme fatal, The rest of the movie takes place in the happen to the two federal agents. a male audience. While this makes the show hilarity to ensue. Another well-known com- comes off like so many series before it. It can played by Nicole Scherzinger, walked into a past with a younger version of K (Josh Bro- Men in Black III is available in most the- popular in one group’s mind, it does not seem edy actor in the group is Danny Masterson, bring laughs to its audience, but the premise space station in knee high leather boots and lin). This K is portrayed as the complete op- aters around Chicago in regular viewing as like the show will last with such a standard the once notorious conspiracy-theorist/so- and the scenario limit it from many TV view- a matching skin tight dress with a miniature posite from his stoic future self. The two well as 3D and iMax.. The iMax experience premise. cial rebel Steven Hyde from “That 70’s Show.” ers. The most important part of the series is cake. A small, but deadly, alien leapt out of characters work well together despite the made the sounds of the movie more realistic ‘Men at Work’ focuses on a group of male Men who watch this show are likely to have the dialogue, which picks up the slack of the the cake and killed the two guards before leap- time difference; seeing the younger version and defined them better than a regular view- coworkers who are also buddies outside of their share of laughs at the relatable topics episode’s plot and the lack of character inter- ing to the chains around the prisoner, Boris. of K reveals more about this cryptic charac- ing. There were not many scenes that made their jobs. Their ideals are very simple: pick and actions that these four guys make. est. The alien slinked into Boris’ palm as it curled ter compared to the past two Men in Black the audience jump back in their seats from up girls, watch out for each other, but also This single-sided audience, however, is Overall, the show is one most likely to around the alien, and he and the woman es- films. This movie focused on the history something coming out of the screen, but the compete with their friends in a series of ado- the main setback to the series as well. The last for only a few episodes because it will not caped the lunar prison. Boris ruthlessly shot and backstory of K more than the first two in- audio and crisp picture alone on the screen to see K as the junior agent in the pair dur- lescent behaviors and acts. The show’s pilot ing up with his long-time girlfriend, and his show puts a lot of effort into appealing to be able to attract a larger appeal for its audi- a hole in the wall of the prison with s apace stallments did. Previously, he was the picture made seeing Men in Black III in iMax worth ing the trip to the past. There a new side of episode begins with one of them, Milo, break- friends (Gibbs, Tyler, and Neal) are trying men in terms of plot and story structure, so ence. gun, sending about fifty Men in Black agents of a veteran of the agency. It was refreshing it. 10 Arts & Entertainment • June 2012 • The Hoof Beat Women’s Lacrosse Baseball LIVE EVENTS Racing the Clock Senior Day Success Varsity plays Fenwick for the last Northside beats Mather 9-6 with A mix of good artists and a bad everything else SPORTS game of the season help of five seniors Flame knows how to perform with a crowd. played songs that were hard to dance to be- The Drake concert He came down offstage and was walking cause the beat was very slow. He also seemed featured some great around the seated area. He got everyone to have lines that he rehearsed to transition going crazy and made the concert start great. in between songs. They weren’t subtle at all Men’s junior varsity tennis adds win to their list Track city, J Cole followed and he was good he played either. music would be a loss for the Mustangs but Koewler some good songs, but didn’t do anything spe- An example would be when he said how Team members have dove, contorting his body at a strange angle by Chris Ceisel cial or unusual. He performed well but didn’t this concert was the greatest concert ever, high expectations for to hit the ball swiftly across the court, pleas- track state do anything to wow everybody. that this was probably the greatest day in his antly surprising all of the fans . by Sarah Capungan The staff decided they wanted to build up whole life, that we, as a crowd, made it seem Drake played a concert at the First Amer- the upcoming City In addition to Koewler, Noah Asimow, suspense before Drake came on. There was si- like it was his birthday even though it wasn’t, ican Bank Amphitheater on Saturday, June 2, Adv. 308, and Alejandro Ballesteros, Adv. This year, Northside’s Women’s Track and lence for about 30 minutes before Drake came then he did a song with the word birthday in Championships during a cool summer night. This was one of 504, felt that Matthew Potok, Adv. 202, de- Field Team has earned more awards than any out. The crowd started to get riled up and it. It was very obvious that he had had that his stops on his Club Paradise Tour. If you are served recognition for his performance at the Northside team in history. On May 18, the that was exactly what the staff wanted. When planned out before he even got on stage, and by Sylvia Wtorkowski planning to go to a concert at the First Ameri- qualifying match. “I am extremely proud of Women’s Track Team traveled to Charleston, can Bank Amphitheater, you have to know Drake came out the entire concert went crazy better concerts usually have artists doing During the course of the May 8, semi- my team and feel like we all put forth a good Illinois for the Illinois High School Associa- a few things. First, there is only one way to for his entire opening song. whatever they want without planning it be- finals for Northside’s Men’s Junior Varsity amount of effort, especially Potok, or as we tion (IHSA) Track and Field State Champion- get there coming from the highway. Second, forehand. Tennis Team City Championships versus like to call him, “Mother Poland,” Ballesteros ships after their victory at sectionals. Several there really isn’t a good way to get there using It is very hard to be a performer, because the Taft Eagle’s swift speed proved to be no said. “This is due to the fact that he is one of teams from around Illinois were present at public transportation, so you will have to join you have to constantly be singing, and enter- match for our Northside players’ impressive the players who works the hardest.” the weekend long meet, which took place at almost everyone else and drive there. Know- taining the crowd with what you do by jump- serves and well thought-out technique. In Aside from the excitement of defeating Eastern Illinois University. ing this, you should allow at least a half an ing around the stage and dancing and what- order for Northside to play in the Team City the skilled Taft Eagles, Northside players “I was really nervous because for awhile hour for sitting in line waiting to park outside ever you can think of. The songs Drake chose Championships that upcoming Saturday, were looking forward to the May 12 Team we were scared that we would be way out of the event. were hard for him to dance to too because May 12, the junior varsity Mustangs needed City Championships. However, as of May our league, and the girls at the meet were The event staff was very helpful and re- they were slow. Most artists play faster songs to win three out of five of any arrangement of 30, Northside has not yet competed against so amazing at running,” Women’s Track and laxed, something that you don’t normally so they can just jump around and go crazy, matches, and they did just that. Whitney Young for the title. Field Captain Lisa Wendt, Adv. 203, said. “It see at bigger concerts. The actual amphithe- but the beat didn’t really warrant that for The semi-finals took place at “There is a discrepancy as to whether was a really fun experience though.” ater looked awesome; there was the stage up Drake, so he had to try and make up for en- Waka Flocka Flame performs before the crowd | Northeastern Illinois University, and it con- Whitney Young has a full junior varsity team Although individual Northside athletes front, seats in front of the stage, and then tertaining the crowd in other ways. One way CHRIS CEISEL have achieved athletic merit in the past, the Keef came out for one song, but that song sisted of single players, first doubles, second or not,” Northside tennis coach, Alexander a grassy area for people who didn’t want to he found was he lifted up his shirt to show his Women’s Track and Field Team’s victory at was the highlight of the night. He played “I doubles, and third doubles. Northside’s sec- Hughes, said. “Now that they want to play sit down. There were also sky boxes kind of abs and I thought that my hearing was about Sectionals marked the first time any North- Don’t Like.” The crowd went its most insane ond doubles Jonathon Koewler, Adv. 304, for the championships, we are willing to par- like those you would see at Wrigley field. The to go, because every girl in the crowd hit a side sport won an IHSA Sectional title as a at that point. He is a great performer, and his and Caleb Broughton - Delong, Adv. 500, who ticipate, but we want to play fairly. They think biggest problem with the venue was that the new high note at that moment. I will say it whole. Of the 18 athletes that competed in performance that night was great enough to competed against Taft with a record of 5-2, they’re nickel slick, but I’ve got their penny grassy area was behind the seats. This didn’t again, Drake knows his fans. Jonathon Koewler, Adv. 304, hits. | SYLVIA WTORKOWSKI Sectionals, 15 qualified for State. make me want to see him live again. made a series of movements that helped con- change.” allow people who wanted to dance and move Drake played some of his more famous “My proudest moment this season was This concert deserves 5 out of 10. The tribute to their win. At one point in their in- For two weeks, Coach Hughes has at- it organizes team activities and practices to around get close to the stage, which is essen- songs. He opened with “Lord Knows,” then watching the girls’ track team win the sec- venue wasn’t made to have a good crowd; it dividual match, a Taft player leaped into the tempted to contact the head of sports admin- remain prepared for any upcoming matches tial for a great concert. he started playing some of the songs from his tional championship and qualifying for the would be a better place for some sort of play air, whipping the tennis ball across the court istration but has not received any returning or the championship itself in order to assure The other problem with the grassy area new album. After a while, he brought some state championship,” Jose Nebrida, one of or something. The crowd itself wasn’t very and bystanders were sure that the round phone calls. As the team waits for a response, a successful end to the season. was that there was no middle ground. It was throwback songs out, like “Over” and “I’m On the women’s track and field coaches, said. good either. Something felt off the whole either people dancing provocatively or stand- One.” He played some crowd favorites like “I’m so very proud of these fifteen athletes.” J . Cole on stage riling up the audience |CHRIS CEISEL time. The performers as a whole were good, ing around looking at people dancing and lis- “Crew Love.” Drake knows his fans. Along with the team’s overall successes, especially if you liked Drake, because the tening to Drake. This made it so no matter Drake sent off mixed feelings. He had He also brought out some guest perform- Mustangs trample Jones on Senior Day several individual school records were also some cool things going like some fireworks ers. Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz, and Chief other performers were incredible. I didn’t what, you felt a little bit uncomfortable. If left Northside up 1-0 at the end of the half. 4-0, taking apart the brittle Jones’ defense. broken. All record breakers were commemo- and a pretty good light show in the back- Keef all performed for the crowd. Waka Floc- really enjoy listening to him, but people who you were dancing you could feel people eye- In the second half the girls really picked Nora O’Brien, Adv. 406, was set up in a per- rated with a watermelon and a plaque at the ground. The problem with Drake is Drake ka Flame played “No Hands” and like before like Drake said he was good. So it depends on Northside women’s ing you, and if you weren’t dancing, you just up their pace in the game, as their intensity fect position in the box to receive a well- annual Track and Field banquet at the East knows who his fans are and he performs for when he performed, he was great; he got the your opinion of Drake. I would recommend had to stand there and feel weird. There was raised and kept up against Jones’ increas- timed pass from Raber and score, leading to Bank Club. In the 4x200 meter relay, Aliyah them. So if you aren’t a teenage girl who entire crowd going. 2 Chainz didn’t please the not going to see Drake, he doesn’t really put varsity soccer shines, also no way of escaping the constant smell of ing pressure. Soon, the Mustangs started a 5-0 lead. O’Brien scored once more to end Jervier, Adv. 402, Deja Lindsey, Adv. 406, thinks Drake is the sexiest performer in the crowd at all, the performance was subpar, and on that good a show, but in the end it’s up to booze, weed, tobacco smoke, and body order. crushes Jones 6-0 to make the game look easy, as Andrade and the game at 6-0. Michelle Chojnacki, Adv. 501, and Kristin game today, he wasn’t performing for you. He the fact that it was short was a blessing. Chief you. The artists were good. Waka Flocka Raber each scored, putting Northside up 3-0 “It was sad to see the season and our Wojcik, Adv. 404 broke a school record with early into the half. time at Northside end, but it was great to their time of 1: 52.70. ART by Andrew Hague “Throughout the second half, we picked go down with a victory,” Andrade said as she Madison Weatherly, Adv. 501, also broke up our offense,” Raber said. “We really want- walked off the field. a school record in the 1600 meter run with a The Mustangs’ soccer team seniors ed to not let up and keep up the pressure.” Northside ended the match with happy time of 5:34.92. She became the fifth fastest Individuals throughout the ages wit a real hunger for art made sure to enjoy their last time wearing Jones lacked any offensive punch as seniors who walked off the field in tears and freshman mile runner in Illinois. Teammate maroon and white on the soccer field on Ramadan fast, and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Truong and the Northside sweepers were cheers, carrying homemade cupcakes from Mary Coomes, Adv. 403, ran the 1600 meter The Feast exhibit at May 11 by shutting out Jones College Prep Last Supper. The men are speaking with each left alone in the backfield for most of the fans as the group ended their time playing run with a time of 5:41.29, making her the 6-0. It was a sunny and cool day outside as other, ripping bread, and serving each other game watching their offensive, led by An- at their high school. tenth fastest sophomore mile runner in Illi- University of Chicago’s alumni and parents came to watch Victoria cups of Coke from two-liter bottles; however, drade’s second goal to bring the score up to nois. Smart Museum seems like it could be happening at a local Andrade, Adv. 200, Jennifer Tee, Adv. 206, “This season was a success because the by Carly Jackson community center. Jennifer Arista, Adv. 202, Qing Hu, Adv. track and field athletes and their coaches were The Art Institute of Chicago may have There are many more demonstration 206, Maura Illing, Adv. 200, Karly Raber, quite motivated to win,” Coach Nebrida said. many pots on display in its European decora- pieces as well, which make the exhibit unique Adv. 205, Kim Truong, Adv. 204, and Bridg- “Everyone worked and played hard this year.” tive arts collections, but is there a pot that an but also at times, make a viewer wish it was et O’Brien, Adv. 203, finish their Northside Along with record breakers and other no- artist used to make a meal inside the muse- focused on the pieces at the exhibit. Works soccer careers. tables, the captains for next year’s team were um? There is at University of Chicago’s Smart like Bonnie Ora Sherk’s Public Lunch photos, “We played one of the best games of our also announced at banquet. The captains for Museum of Art at 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. in which show the artist eating or serving lunch season,” Andrade said. “It was a real nice for the women’s team will be Coomes, Claire a new exhibition called Feast: Radical Hospi- in various places, are fascinating, but a viewer us seniors to end our time at Northside with Sheib-Feeley, Adv. 300, Taylor Provax, Adv. tality in Contemporary Art, which will be at might wish they had seen them first hand. a big win.” 307, and Golda Kaplan, Adv. 308. the museum until June 10. Ripkrit Tiravani- For example, Sherk eating a meal at a fully set After a brief introduction of each se- This year’s season has set the standard ja’s “Pad Thai,” which includes the pots and dining table in a cage at the zoo, while a tiger nior player by coach Robert Albritton, math high for seasons to come. Since only two photos of the leftovers of a meal he cooked in eats raw meat in the next cage, are things one department, both teams took the field. The members of the team will be graduating this the exhibition rooms of the Paula Allen Gal- might rather see in person than in photos. which have beautiful, muted pink, grey, and lies and we each brought a dish that repre- Mustangs opened strong by maintaining year, the rest of the team is likely to return lery in New York City, is one of the dozens of There are many other photographs dis- peach colors that are fascinating when stud- sented a memory in our lives,” a participant possession of the ball for the majority of the and attempt to improve their best scores. artworks collected, all of which explore the played in the Feast exhibit that may seem ied in detail. in the potluck at En Las Tablas Performing first half. Andrade was noticeably dominant Several underclassmen on both the State and ways people share food and drink around the more traditional at first glance in comparison The Feast exhibit also features many in- Arts studio on 4111 W. Armitage Avenue, on the field as a midfielder, often being the Sectional teams were awarded varsity letters world. with Sherk’s works, but are intricately com- teractive artworks, including Potluck: Chi- said. “The richness of Latino food mixed with only Northside player who took an oppor- at the banquet for scoring varsity points at The artworks include videos, like Ayman posed and actually chromogenic, meaning cago, a project that organizes potluck din- exquisite ethnic plates from other countries, tunity to take a shot on goal when she had their meets. Ramdan’s Iftar, which is 8 minutes and 50 that they are developed with a normal silver ners as a method for encouraging community the smiles, the growing up stories related to the chance. The Mustangs seemed reluctant “Through consistent practice, persever- seconds of a meal eaten by 12 poor workers image which is then replaced with a color dye discussion. Potluck: Chicago had a display at the food, the conversations... all the beauti- to take any shots that were any longer than ance, passion and the pursuit of perfection on in Cairo who are all standing on one side of a image. For example, Laura Letinsky’s Unti- the Feast exhibit which included quotes from ful faces of adults and children enjoying each 15 feet from the goal. It was not until Bella both coaches and athletes, success will again table. The men simultaneously recreate Iftar, tled #8 is a photograph of cutouts of sorbet, participants. other.” Manobianco, Adv. 507, found an opening in prevail,” Coach Nebrida said. the meal with which Muslim’s break their pastries, melons, Cheetos chips, and meats “Our host, Maritza, gathered a few fami- Jones’s defense that there was a goal, which Jennifer Tee, Adv. 206, kicks the ball while a player from Jones approaches. | ANDREW HAGUE 12 Sports • June 2012 • The Hoof Beat Bump, Spike, Miss Senior Sweep Northside secured only three, bringing the by Calum Blackshaw Men’s Varsity score to 12-17, before calling time. When the The sun shone on the field in Rogers Park game resumed, Northside secured five con- Volleyball Team misses on Wednesday, May 9, while Northside Men’s secutive points, bringing the score to 17-17. a chance for City After calling time out the Mustangs began to Varsity Baseball Team set it up for their game rake in the points, but as soon as they saw against Mather. The original game date set the end of the tunnel, the game took a sharp two days earlier was canceled due to weather. byAndriana Mitrakos turn, and the tables turned again. Northside But the clear weather on that day made for excellent conditions for a Senior Day win of managed to pull into focus and win the first 9-6. On Tuesday May 7, Northside’s Varsity match with a spike by Reed, bringing the final Northside began to set up in the north- Men’s Volleyball Team, took on AGSCI, in a score to 25-22. east field of Rogers Park at 3:30. The makeup head-to-head match on Northside’s courts The next match began promptly at 6:00 was set as a Mustang home game, rather than for a chance at the city title. p.m. after the teams switched sides of the the away game initially meant for that Mon- “The game was really important to the court. The game began well as both teams day. Mr. Bill Miller, the facilities manager at team,” Chad Massura, middle blocker, Adv. secured points, but when the score reached Northside, set up a speaker system for the 302 said. “Had we won, we would have con- 7-10, Northside began to fall behind. AGSCIs team’s warm-up which played Thunderstruck tinued on to play against other teams for the picked up the game and scored consecutively Radio from Pandora, with songs like AC/DC’s city title, but because we lost, we were out of until the score reached 8-14 and Northside Chad Massura, Adv. 302, spikes. | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS ‘Shoot to Thrill’ and Aerosmith’s ‘Sweet Emo- the tournament [for city].” called time. Soon after Northside was lagging both teams winning points. Then, consecu- tion.” Warm-up for the Men’s Varsity Volleyball behind AGSCI 16-24, and one more point tive losses to AGSCI brought the score to 6-7 At the start time for the game, North- Team began around 5:15 p.m., after a junior would cost Northside the game. Reed spiked before a touch of the net gave Northside a side parents and team members gathered on varsity game. Fifteen minutes later, Justice and secured a point, after a few tosses back point to tie 7-7. Northside began to lag be- the field to congratulate five of the six senior Reed, Adv. 206, Danny Washelesky, Adv. 301, and forth, beginning the consecutive win of hind AGSCI after this tie, but came back up players in varsity baseball: Sam Miller, Adv. Umair Hamid, Adv. 304, Chad Massura, Adv. five points that brought Northside back into reaching another tie at 14-14 before calling 208, Tyler Sauter, Adv.200, Ian Reeves, Adv. 302, Adam Garlewicz, Adv. 307, and Niko the game, and reopened the possibility of a another break. Three consecutive points were 207, Michael McMannon, Adv. 200, and Clint Nodal, Adv. 201, took the court and opened win. However, this time AGSCI secured the score by AGSCI and time was called again. Tres, Adv. 202. Fabian Lara, Adv. 206, was the game. win with a final spike, setting the score to 21- After this, Northside managed to pull back absent. The opposing team served first, but 25. into the game and get the score up to 20- Reeves was the starting pitcher for the Northside managed to receive the first point “I think we were well prepared and could 24. This was a critical time in the game. One Mustangs. He walked the first player and of the game after the opponents failed to have won the game but some errors were more point for the opponents, and Northside struck out the next two. He then gave up a save a spike. After securing the second point, made at critical times and AGSCI, which was would be out of the city playoffs. A spike by home run to the fourth batter and Mather AGSCI picked up and scored the next five equal with us in terms of talent, was able to AGSCI swayed the game in their favor. The scored an early lead resulting in 0-2. In the points. As the game carried on, the teams take the game,” Massura said. final game ended with a score of 21-25, as the Mustangs half of the first inning, Zen Iwan- edged closer to a tie, and with a missed serve The game was now going to be deter- AGSCI took the win and secured a position in kiw, Adv. 400, singled, then stole second and from AGSCI, the teams were tied 7-7. North- mined by a third match to see who would se- the future city playoffs. made an attempt to steal third that ended side began to drag behind, until a spike put us cure the overall win, and move onto other city “I was quite disappointed with the loss,” with an out. Miller hit a double, followed by only one point behind AGSCI with a score of competitions. Massura said. “It was the first time a team a walk by Tres. McMannon singled, and Tres 9 -10 fifteen minutes into the game. Northside won the first point from from Northside had lost in the first round took second base as Miller ran home to bring The game continued as AGSCI gained Nodal’s serve, opening with a positive at- of city playoffs and I felt that we could have the score for 1-2 in Mather’s favor at the end seven points in a matter of minutes, while titude. The game continued naturally, with done considerably better.” of the first inning. In the second, two Mather batters went out, followed by a walk and an out at first Women’s lacrosse versus Fenwick at State made as Reeves ran from the pitcher’s mound by Chris Ceisel tough,” Maddie Psenka, Adv. 308, said. “It in the other direction when it happened, and to tag the runner. Northside’s AJ Janowski, was hard to get the ball around her, and we they just couldn’t get back in time to help on Adv. 502, singled, followed by a single by On Tuesday May 15, the Varsity Wom- were having a lot of trouble scoring on her.” defense. She knew exactly what to do with it Reeves and a walk by Iwankiw. Janowski en’s lacrosse team lost a home game to Fen- Northside had the ball on offense in as soon as she got the ball and we all pretty made it home with a hit by Miller, and a big wick 3-8. Fenwick came out at the beginning the start of the second half, but it seemed much knew she was going to score.” hit by Tres brought in two more runs for a of the game ready to play, and controlled the like whatever they did they couldn’t score. Megan Kerstein, Adv. 304, came through lead by the Mustangs, 4-2. Arron Kruze, Adv. ball almost the entire first half. They had the Then Ninajasmine Malapit, Adv. 306, got the with a great shot. Northside was passing the 403, got out with a sacrifice run batted in ball on offense and this allowed Fenwick to ball on a fast break, and she made the other ball well and getting good looks, but nobody (RBI) as Miller scored a fifth run. score goal after goal. It started to look like team appear to be running in slow motion seemed to be able to score. Kerstein got a The next inning went with no runs in the game would be a blowout going into half- because of her speed and lateral quickness. great pass, and used a precise shot and got by either team; in the fourth inning, Mather time, as Fenwick was leading 7-0, and North- She wove her way in and out and around the the ball past the goalie to score Northside’s loaded up the bases and made one run. For side looked beat physically and mentally. other team, and before the defense could do third and final goal. the Mustangs, Miller singled and made a Then something clicked in those girls’ anything she was at the goal ready to score. Although they lost the game they felt steal, Tres walked to first, and both ran it heads. This was the last half of lacrosse a lot She managed to fake out the goalie and score good about how the season went. They lost on McMannon‘s triple. Kruze made a single, of the girls would play, and they didn’t want Northside’s first goal. the state playoff game last year 20-2 to the allowing McMannon to score for an inning it to end badly. O’Connell had a great play in the middle state champions, so they felt like they did wrap-up of 8-3 Mustangs. “We let them score a lot in the first half,” of the second half to spark the dominat- a lot better this year. This was a strong end In the fifth inning, Malcolm Grba, Adv. Senior Kacie O’Connell, Adv. 204, said. “But ing performance Northside displayed in the to the season, and although they’re going to 508, began pitching relief, allowing three we got together during half time and decided second half. Fenwick seemed to be gaining miss a lot of the seniors next year, the under- walks and three outs. Wyatt Grillo, Adv. 507, as a team we weren’t going to take this loss some momentum, stopping Northside pretty classmen are strong and look to pick up next batted in place of Reeves. He singled, fol- like we were during in the first half. So we regularly, and were starting to move the ball season where they left off this season. lowed by an out by Miller, and a single by Tres came out and caused some turnovers and back on offense when O’Connell perfectly in- was the last on-base hit Northside made in beat them in the second half 3-1.” tercepted a pass, and raced downfield towards the fifth. The difference between the first half and the goal. She sliced between two defenders, Sauter pitched for the sixth, allowing the second half was ball control. The first half cut back in a slightly different direction to get two walks, and then followed by a single that Northside couldn’t even get a lot of shots on by a third, and then shot the ball at the goalie. gave Mather a run. The fourth Mather bat- goal, but when they had the ball on offense Her stick had been stopped midway through ter hit a sacrifice fly that scored a run; Grillo they got to take a lot more shots and were her shot by a defender, but the ball still man- caught the hit in centerfield, and threw to able to score more goals. aged to escape and go in the right direction. second base for a double play. The fifth hitter The goalie for Fenwick was very good, The goalie looked like she would easily stop walked and a double by the sixth batter gave and although she let three goals in during the it, but the ball managed to bounce under her Mather its sixth run. Northside was on-edge second half, she stopped a lot of goals, and stick, and O’Connell scored the second goal to and looked to get some runs in to keep the helped maintain the lead they had. North- secure the momentum for Northside in the lead. McMannon and Kruze got out, and Coo- side could have gotten a lot closer and maybe second half. per Tonachel, Adv. 300, stepped up for Grba. even had a chance to win the game in the sec- “She was on a mission,” Senior Jessica He made a double after a missed catch by the ond half if the goalie for Fenwick was a little Tang, Adv. 204, said. “As soon as she stole the pitcher and then stole third. Sauter doubled worse. ball she was gone. She was already past a lot and brought Tonachel in for a score of 9-6. “The goalie for the other team was really of the other team because they were running In the final inning, McMannon pitched, and Maddie Psenka, Adv. 308, faces a player. | CHRIS CEISEL pitched three strikeouts for a Mustang win.