Trump National Hosts “Mother of All Proms” Richa Mehra Co-Managing Editor
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Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org June 2017 Volume XXI Issue 4 Trump National hosts “Mother of All Proms” Richa Mehra Co-Managing Editor Throughout most of our adoles- al outdoor cence we look forward to the night. “pre-prom” We spend elementary school watch- pictures. ing movies about it, middle school Many se- imagining it, and high school think- niors lament- ing about who we might go with and ed that they what we might wear. Of course I’m would ex- talking about prom, the culmination pect nothing of our childhood experience. less to ruin Prom marks the beginning what was of an end. Thus far in our lives we supposed to have yet to go out and independent- be their big ly experience the world. We typical- night. How- ly live in the sheltered existence of ever, the our parent’s homes and guidelines. night was far Although we have definitely learned from ruined. valuable lessons throughout our Most seniors A long line of colorful prom glamour. One of the several Pre-Prom celebrations, this one at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase New York. high school experiences, they mark left school af- There was a palpable feeling of excitement and high expectations. only the tip of the iceberg. Prom is ter third peri- Courtesy of Davis Gaynes representative of both our past and od in order to weekend. There is a pre-pre prom for said, “It was so fun to have every- part ways. future; the knowledge from our ex- begin their preparations: girls off to a small friend group to take pictures one together celebrating the end After the events, many seniors isting lifetime as well as the inno- hair, makeup, and boutonniere pick- and go to pre-prom together where of our high school experience, but felt that prom is overrated. It was cence of all that is left to discover. up and guys off to pick up their tuxes they meet up with a bigger group the pressures of attending so many hard to dance on a crowded dance For this reason, among others, prom and corsages. Although prom did not and take more pictures. Then prom pre-proms and worrying about af- floor in long dresses with high heels. remains to be a night no senior will start until 7:00, many students were is followed by after-prom, typically a ter-prom and after-after almost took The food lines were huge and not forget. ready hours earlier in order to attend trip into the city, and then after-after away from the sentimentality of it all.” particularly worth it. There were a Prom 2017 did not start off ide- pre-proms, pre-pre proms, etc. prom in which a friend group typical- Although many can agree that few unnecessary obligations to stay ally. The pouring rain made it difficult As discussed in a previous ed- ly spends the weekend together. “prom weekend” is extremely fun and with your date. There was a pressure to both rush from respective appoint- itorial this year, prom is no longer a When asked about her expe- a great bonding experience, it is also to look good and take memorable ments, as well as take the tradition- singular event, but rather takes up a rience, senior Samantha O’Reilly tiring and busy. This can often de- pictures. But prom is also irreplace- tract from the experience able. The venue was beautiful. It was as prom no longer be- completely possible and accepted comes the primary event. for everyone to dance. The dessert However, the prom is could be enjoyed because prom special in the uniqueness diets are over. It was fun to have of the event. For the first a date, as well as to hang out with time in what might be 13+ friends. Everyone did look good and years, peers get to see took memorable pictures. Prom had each other all dressed up its pros and cons, but that did not as the young adults that make it any less special. they have become. Ad- When the seniors began board- ditionally, it is one of the ing the buses to leave around 10:30, only high school events the mood was a mixture of both relief that is so widely attend- and nostalgia (excitement to get to ed. While pre- and after- the “fun” part, but disbelief that prom, proms can be restricted and effectively high school, was now by friend groups, the ac- over). As we move on to the next tual prom is attended by chapters in our lives, it is uncertain almost every senior. This how paths will diverge. However, it is fosters an unparalleled certain that prom will forever be re- sense of community and membered as a bonding experience sentimentality. It is im- for the class of 2017, an incredible portant to remember this group of people. Ultimately, prom to fully enjoy prom as a was the perfect way to celebrate our A pose for the ages. Another line-up of colorful prom glamour, this one at a Pre-Prom held at the household of Joseph Novello. In final chance to appreci- achievements and solidarity. spite of the inclement weather, everyone was looking their best and getting ready for a fun time ahead. Courtesy of Damon Sean ate each other and our shared past before we In News... In Arts... Inside... List of The Addams where some Family Azar Advances to ISEF......Page 2 seniors will Musical 13 Reasons Why or Why Not be heading gets 12 Metro - collective reactions...Pages 8-9 this Fall. nominations. 90-Second Interviews......Page 12 Page 3 Page 11 June 2017 2 Husky Herald Azar Advances to ISEF Lauren Barbulescu Staff Writer Recently Harrison High School’s guidance of a professional research- to represent their country at ISEF. very own Science Research student, er in their field of interest.” Another time, I was talking to my junior Keon Azar, was a finalist at At ISEF, Keon competed friends at Starbucks and saying how WESEF (Westchester Science and against top high school science re- much I wanted to meet people from Engineering Fair), allowing him to search students from over 50 coun- the United Arab Emirates and then go to the Intel International Science tries. Keon’s topic for the competition later, walked outside to a huge group and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los was astrophysics, more specifically, where I found a diverse surplus of Angeles, California held on May 18 identifying limitations in exoplanet people trading pins, dressed in cul- and 19. detection methods. tural garbs while creating friendships The INTEL International Sci- ISEF wasn't just all competing, all at the same time.” ence and Engineering Fair is “a though. Keon and the other students After all the fun and games program of Society for Science & that attended the fair were treated ended, it was time for the judging to the Public” according to Student to get free tours of Universal Stu- begin. Science.com. It’s notably one of the dios where they got to experience When asked about whether he world’s largest international pre-col- the Harry Potter virtual reality rides, was nervous to present at such a big lege science competitions. and feast on an unlimited supply of event, Keon said, “Presenting was a According to Student Science. butterbeer and Panda Express food. lot of fun! While the judges were in- com, “Each year, approximately According to Keon, there was a great timidating to an extent, they had a lot 1,800 high school students from amount of time to relax, explore, get of experience and were interesting more than 75 countries, regions, curious, and make new friendships to talk to because of how much work Limits in exoplanet detection methods. Mr. Randy Gunnell helps junior Keon and territories are awarded the op- with other students. they had done in the field previously. Azar prepare his research presentation. Keon had a great time, met new friends, portunity to showcase their indepen- Keon clearly enjoyed the expe- The style of presentation varied from and learned so much during his trip to Los Angeles. dent research and Courtesy of Keon Azar compete for on average $4 million in prizes.” ISEF al- lows student from grades nine to twelve to be able to apply and com- pete in 22 differ- ent categories. To earn a spot in the ISEF, students from all over the world have the chance to com- Mind-boggling collection of scientific research. Keon Azar was one of approximately 1,800 high school students from over 50 different countries competing in this esteemed event. pete in local sci- Courtesy of Keon Azar ence fairs, such as WESEF. to learn more from others, but also wasn’t deep and complex enough for Keon earned the opportunity rience. judge to judge (some judges wanted about yourself. The advice from ex- this level of competition.” to compete in the ISEF after placing “Time has never flown by faster me to speak for the whole 15 min- perts can be very valuable and help Keon developed his project as second in the physics and astrono- in my life - the week went by so fast, ute period about my research while the participants to make improve- part of his science research studies my competition at WESEF. Eleven from when I first got out of the plane others just looked at the poster and ments and minor tweaks to make at Harrison High School. Science other Harrison High School students to when in LA to when I arrived back asked questions while analyzing it.) their final research products truly Research is a unique class, in part, also won awards at WESEF.