Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org June 2017 Volume XXI Issue 4 Trump National hosts “Mother of All ” Richa Mehra Co-Managing Editor

Throughout most of our adoles- al outdoor cence we look forward to the night. “pre-” 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

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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. in NYC felt like one second,” he said. The judges were all so well qualified! superb. that it allows students to research a According to WESEF.org, “WE- “Being able to compete and go to Some provided great advice for my “If there was one thing I would topic of their own interest. Whether SEF is a local science fair affiliated this event was really beneficial, es- own research project and research have changed about my overall re- the topic concerns the next power with the Intel International Science pecially since I learned so much from in the future, so I will definitely utilize search, I would have read more on source for the world to genetically Fair serving budding scientists in the other students. Intelligence was that as I take my next steps in astro- the subject so I could learn more modified organisms or exoplanets Westchester & Putnam counties of almost contagious. I casually met physics. I really couldn't have been prior to my presentation, because out in space, it’s up to the student to New York State. Students prepare a people from literally all around the at ISEF though without Mr. Gunnell some judges grilled me with complex find his or her own compelling pas- poster detailing their projects, which, world. I was walking with two girls to and Ms. Blunt’s help and am so questions that I couldn't completely sion. in most cases, have involved com- Universal only to find out they were thankful for them.” answer,” Keon said. “While I have plex research conducted under the the first two people from Zimbabwe Not only is ISEF an opportunity a good understanding of the field, it DECA Duo Take Second Place in the World Mr. Joe Santo Guest Writer This year over 17,000 high in the Restaurant & Food Services Adam El- also com- to be eligible for the finals of the school students attended this year’s, Management Series event. He gave jamal and Mat- pleted sever- ICDC competition. Not only did they International Career Development a valiant effort and made Harrison thew Schwartz al tests and qualify for the finals, but they earned Conference (ICDC), the finals for proud. His scores on the tests and competed in role plays. Second Place in their event. This all DECA competitors. This year the role plays were admirable, and we the Buying & In the means these two were the second competition was intense and stu- are extremely proud of him for quali- Merchandis- past, no best in the world in their event. dents from Spain, China, and oth- fying for the ICDC competition. Brett ing Team De- Harrison stu- Photo courtesy of Joe Santo er parts of the globe attended this finished in the top five of New York cision Making dents have year's conference. State to have the right to compete in event. In this ever scored Second to none: Adam Eljamal and Matthew Junior Brett Silber competed the ICDC competition. event, they Schwartz display their awards. high enough June 2017 News & Features Husky Herald 3 The following is a list of colleges and universities that some of our Harrison High School seniors will be attending:

Last Name First Name College of Matriculation Last Name First Name College of Matriculation

Abramson Emma Tulane University Jacobi Sophia Dartmouth College Abramson Leah Tulane University Jacobson James Quinnipiac University Adler Sam Cornell University Kapio Blossom University at Albany Aguirre Nahuel Baruch College Karofsky Dylan Tulane University Ahmed Umar New York Institute of Technology Kelly Taylor University of Georgia Alper Adam George Washington University Klein Daniel Indiana University Ankawa Amit Stony Brook University Koenig Mark Cornell University Attillio Diana Iona College Kim William Boston University Baffour Owusu Allyson SUNY Brockport Korek Spencer University of Pennsylvania Baker Daniel University of Virginia Lefkowitz Brady University of Notre Dame Barry Brian College of the Holy Cross Lefkowitz Kendall UCLA Bartman Jared University of Michigan Leighton Jen Washington University in St. Louis Baruzzi Thomas Stony Brook University Levkoff Dylan University of Miami Bergman Danielle Syracuse University Maida Michael University of New Hampshire Bilotta Nick Lehigh University Maldonado Steven University of Pennsylvania Bishtawi Ramzi Boston College Marciano Angelo Binghamton University Brachlow Karina Arizona State University Martin Baxter SUNY-ESF Burkhardt Peter Binghamton University Marriott Will Brigham Young University Byrd Laura Merrimack College Marsh Jennifer Dutchess Community College Cabre Correa Andres ESCP Europe McKinsey Saraqh The Ohio State University Cacsire Eddie Miami University McLaughlin Matt UNC Chapel Hill Canell Jordan Syracuse University McNelly Morgan University of Tennessee - Knoxville Castro Cynthia College of Saint Rose Mehra Richa University of Pennsylvania Cherico Michael Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mittman Sophie University of Michigan Choe Daniel University of Michigan Molero Mariana New York University Clow Megan College of the Holy Cross Mora Christopher Manhattanville College Coben Maya Cornell University Morris Timothy SCAD Coloccia Frank Pace University Moschetta Kristine Keene State College Coonin Allie Brown University Muller Grant Cornell University Corbin Tamyia SUNY Delhi Naddschar Amina Fordham University Cummins Kyle Syracuse University Nelson Erin Indiana University Cutri Kiera Sacred Heart University Nielsen Lauren University of Southern California Daraio Isabelle Sacred Heart University Nitis Theodora Manhattanville College Daraio William University of New Hampshire Noejovich Sofia University at Wisconsin - Madison DeBois Katie University of Delaware Novak Matthew Bucknell University Deluca Olivia Boston College Nuvoloni Nicole Wentworth Institute of Technology Demirjian Alexis Barnard College O’Reilly Samantha Washington University in St. Louis Denis Allen SUNY Purchase Panza Odalis Bard College De Schryver Caroline The New School Pein Romy Vanderbilt University DiNota Julia Quinnipiac University Pesce Gianna University of Florida DiRusso Julia Wake Forest University Petermann Luke Wake Forest University Dolinak Joseph Vikram Worcester Polytechnic Institute Petrucci Jessica Miami University Donohue Robert The Pennsylvania State University Pettinato Elisa Tufts University Dorado Douglas University of Massachusetts - Amherst Piliero Raffi Georgetown University Eljamal Adam University of Miami Pirinea Sophia Providence College Nicholas Erb Binghamton University Pizzutello William Indiana University Ferreria Gabriel SUNY Cortland Platte Ally University of Michigan Fitzgerald Ryann Maryland Institute College of Art Prado Jessica Syracuse University Fogelson Alissa University of Pennsylvania Prado Sebastian New York University Forgione Nicole Pace University Principe Luca Westchester Community College Franciosa Krizia The Pennsylvania State University Ramirez Maribel Universidad Catolica Francisco Jerome Westchester Community College Rawson Madeline Williams College Fugarino Christian Westchester Community College Riccobono Lauren Siena College Gaeta Chris Elon University Robles Karinha SUNY Buffalo State Gates Conner University of Wisconsin - Madison Rosenstein Isabel University of Texas at Austin Gaynes Kendall Tulane University Rubin Ben University of Wisconsin - Madison Ginanaris Alex Fordham University Ruff Dani Syracuse University Gisondi Andrew Quinnipiac University Ryan Kate Cornell University Giuliani Jason University at Albany Salem Elijah University at Buffalo Goble Miwa SUNY Binghamton Santiago Hayden Hofstra University Goldman Ben New York University Santos Brandonlee Stony Brook University Gonnella Vito Manhattan College Sarmiento Lea Cornell University Gordon Vanessa University of Wisconsin - Madison Schapiro Daniel Columbia University Goulas Brook Manhattanville College Schettino Chloe University of Delaware Gresham Thomas University of Virginia Schultz Jackson Cornell University Gropper Elijah University of Arizona Scoli Max University of Michigan Guastella Anton Iona College Shanahan Theresa Boston College Gurny Kyra Manhattanville College Shires Sebastian University of Hartford Guzman Brad Boston University Slater Kyle Binghamton University Guzman Naomi University at Albany Steinberg Andie Northwestern University Hamid Hamza Syracuse University Steinthal Luke University of Richmond Hansen Marisol Manhattanville College Toledo Christian Springfield College Hart Jessica Vanderbilt University Urrutia-Soto Santiago Purdue University Heffelfinger Chris SUNY Purchase Velasquez Nicole University at Albany Hendler Michael Western Connecticut State University Verkuil Max Delft University of Technology Hesse Valeria Johns Hopkins University Viruet Adolfo SUNY Purchase Homen Ryan North Carolina State University Waldman Nicole University of Wisconsin - Madison Huhne Alexandra University of Maryland Whitson Chris Pratt Institute Hymowitz Kayla University of Wisconsin - Madison Wilson Jack Rice University Ighobor Zogie Quinnipiac University Windisch Stephen Boston College Iolascon Adrianna Quinnipiac University Witte Harry University of Rochester Zinman Matthew Columbia University Zinman Samantha Columbia University

June 2017 4 Husky Herald News & Features The Art of Crafting a Successful College Essay

They say it’s the most im- white feather jutting out). During meteorology bug. Outside my actively seek answers. It’s made why my application would be in- portant essay you’ll ever write. football games, as I sat in the kitchen windows, I saw a scene me unpopular for years, but I complete without meteorology. The challenge is to capture, in “truly special” section of bleach- from a horror movie: black want an answer. Meteorology isn’t just an interest. 650 words or less, some es- ers that could only be occupied clouds and rain pouring down Since sophomore year, I’ve It’s me. sence of you that is not evident by Band members, I would stare to the point of blindness, set to focused my science research elsewhere in your college appli- at my non-Band classmates a soundtrack of roaring thunder. on tornadoes, a deadly mixture William Pizzutello cation. The following are three wearing normal clothes and feel My phone vibrated (a tornado of warm-moist and cold-dry air of the college essays submitted warning for my area). I was ter- (hence why they usually happen I never thought that my fi rst by this year’s senior class. They rifi ed. First, I freaked out, franti- in springtime in the Midwest). At job would be working with a crim- are shared to show the wide va- ...the tooth had cally calling my mom, dad, broth- the end of each year, I’ve pre- inal. I never thought that U.S. riety of possibilities inherent in er. Nobody could be reached. sented my fi ndings at the sci- Marshals would bust down the the college essay: it’s a chance left my mouth for Fifteen minutes into the storm, ence symposium; at the end of door and drag my co-workers to show admissions offi cers your though, and my terror had made last year, I spoke in-depth about out in handcuffs. I never thought real personality – who you are, the very beginnings of my own I would be an unknowing accom- what you’re about, where you’ve a new home... experiment studying how to pre- plice to a federal offense at 15 been, what you’ve learned. En- dict tornadoes using differences years old. joy these three fi ne essays from in pressure in the New York City It was summer after my what has proven to be anoth- foolish. Why was I choosing to metropolitan area. Everyone Freshman year. After taking an er very successful HHS senior stand out for no reason? else presented on fi tness or psy- introductory class in AutoCad, I class: Midway through sopho- chology—and rolled their eyes landed an internship at an archi- more year, I surprisingly started at my presentation. They weren’t tectural millwork company. I got Matt Zinman to enjoy Band life. Yes, I had to interested in the weather. But my working papers, and was ex- wear the ugliest outfi t known to meteorology affects us every cited for this great summer job. Tooth Lost, Acceptance humanity, and yes, I was sepa- single day! Unless people live in Although I was not being paid Gained rated from my infi nitely cooler a windowless, temperature-con- initially, I was eager to work, and I’d always hated my teeth. friends, but so was everyone trolled box, it affects how we prove myself worthy to eventual- A friend’s mother once joked else in Band. Besides, we got dress, the traffi c, and even our ly receive a paycheck. that my teeth were so crook- to do things no one else did, like moods. Still, there’s so much we My coworkers were smart, ed, I’d still be wearing braces collaborate with 90 classmates don’t know about what goes on friendly and hardworking. They in college. When I was in mid- to make music every day, play in the sky. helped me adjust quickly and get dle school, a gap developed “Magical Mystery Tour” on Main Although meteorologists up to speed with my responsibil- between two of my front teeth, Street at Disney World, and build can theorize and often predict ities of converting architectural leading to numerous pictures of a community that integrated all Katie Dubois: fascinated by what severe weather, like blizzards, sketches into precise AutoCad goes on in the sky. me smiling with my mouth fi rmly types of kids within the school. I Courtesy of Katie Dubois thunderstorms, and hurricanes, computer drawings. Although it shut. I thought things would get even began to accept the nerdi- nobody is certain what exactly was not a family run business, better when, at the beginning of ness inherent to being in Band, will happen with a given storm. it certainly felt like it. Everybody posting an Instagram photo me curious—curious about the That’s my favorite part. One worked like a team and were of myself passed out from ex- weather’s mysteries. Soon after, news station will say, “expect friends outside of the offi ce. haustion after a week of Band meteorology became my world. I eighteen inches of snow” based This sense of family helped ev- camp with the caption, “Like this would look up weather facts for on one model. Another predicts erything run like a well-oiled picture if you think the marching hours on end and read online two inches of snow, based on machine, where everyone knew band should be able to opt out encyclopedias or my new fi eld a different model. Experts and their roles and trusted one anoth- of gym class.” (For the record, guide to weather. I would pull models in the fi eld can and do er. The owner was always look- the photo received 209 likes. My all-nighters, studying the weath- point to completely different out- principal has yet to respond.) er. While researching, I discov- comes. I fi nd the science behind If being unique was no lon- ered that this unique fi eld actu- meteorology to be outstanding I never thought ger a problem for me in Band, ally represents me: meteorology precisely because no prediction why was it still a problem when fl aunts its independence, proud or experiment can be 100% ac- it came to my teeth? I thought that it’s one of the most unknow- curate. Thunderstorms can hap- U.S.Marshals about that as I stared down able sciences, just like me. pen in the mid-Atlantic for one at my runaway tooth. Then I reason, but in the southeast for a would...drag my spoke up. “Guys,” I announced completely different reason. Hur- to everyone at my table, “I have ...meteorology ricanes enter a specifi c area with co-workers off something to show you.” I held one set of conditions, but won’t Matt Zinman: The gap on display. up the tooth for all to see and enter into another area 100-miles in handcuffs... Courtesy of Matt Zinman waited for a response. It came is not just an in- off with the same conditions, for immediately: screams of laugh- reasons no meteorologist truly eleventh grade, I got a Marilyn ter so loud that kids at nearby terest... understands. Everything is inde- ing to give people opportunities, bridge (a euphemism for “fake tables put down their food and pendent, individualized. Natural- and had even helped some of tooth”) to fi ll the gap. But my re- stared in my direction to see ly, I love that. his employees become U.S. cit- lief was short-lived: four months what was going on. And instead I follow my own path, just izens. into the school year, I bit into my of wanting to run away, I was Meteorology isn’t a trendy like tornadoes and hurricanes It was a typical Wednes- sandwich at lunch and discov- joining in the laughter. I got out science, but I’ve never followed follow their own paths. I am an day afternoon and we were jok- ered that the tooth had left my my phone and took a picture of the trends. In elementary school, individual—and the only girl at ing about who would go pick up mouth for a new home between myself with the fake tooth, add- I would wear t-shirts and cargo my school studying meteorology. lunch. Being the low man on the slices of turkey and cheese. ing illustrations of a pirate hat pants, without a trace of pink, be- Meteorology is an independent totem pole, I was about to make Immediately, I glanced and eye patch, and sent it to my cause boys’ clothes were simply science, all on its own. That’s my way to the local deli, when around the cafeteria table to friends. It may not have been the more comfortable than four large, armed men busted see if anyone had noticed. My most dignifi ed moment in my life, tutus and blouses. through the doors. I was stunned face fl ushed, and I felt my heart but for once, I could see it as one I read comic books, and immediately thought we pounding. As I tried to calculate of the funniest. loved Spiderman, and were being robbed. After seeing how many minutes I’d have to I know I won’t ever be the spent my days looking their blue jackets emblazoned spend clenching my jaw until the most confi dent kid in my grade, at clouds and wonder- with “POLICE U.S. MARSHAL”, I period fi nally ended, I wondered or even close to the trendiest. I’ll ing which ones brought would eventually realize that the why I was reacting this way. always be at least a little awk- the storms. This tom- criminals had not just entered, Was losing a fake tooth really ward and self-conscious. But if I boy lifestyle came but had been there all along. so earth-shattering? My friends can learn to live with that, I can with consequences, A few weeks later, I found would probably just laugh it off. enjoy life a lot more — even if I though—I’ve been giv- out the whole story. For several So why was I so terrifi ed? lose another tooth. en snarky looks from months, three employees (one I’d been sweating the small kindergarten to the being my direct supervisor) had stuff for years prior to that mo- Katie DuBois present. These funny been stealing drawings, materi- ment. After joining my high looks have only moti- als, and labor. They had clever- school’s marching band as a Meteorology makes my ap- vated me to become ly rented the adjacent building, freshman, I dreaded putting on plication complete because me- more independent and so after hours they could easily the starchy white cotton sash teorology makes me complete. ask more questions. move materials back and forth. and the all-too-perfectly match- I’ve always wondered what We all ask, “what goes They duplicated existing cabi- ing white shoes, not to mention goes on in the sky, but it wasn’t on in the sky?” Some nets and vanities using illegal the shako (an oversized maroon until middle school, home alone of us even wonder, William Pizzutello: Prepared to face the unknown laborers and sold them on the challenges of the future. hat with a hideously ostentatious during a tornado, that I got the “why?” Yet, most don’t Courtesy of William Pizzutello side, under the company’s name. June 2017 News & Features News & Features Husky Herald 5

These drawings included one of the many ven’t left the house yet.” I had made that summer. One in particular So this bike trip started great, rid- was a custom-designed butler’s pantry, in- ing through Santa Monica, and Venice Tips For College Apps cluding a built in wine chiller and cabinet. Beach, wind in our hair, excitement in I had worked on it for about two weeks, our faces. This feeling was short lived. Kendall Gaynes ensuring all 15 views and elevations were After the bike trail ended in a mere three Editor-in-Chief precise. When I found out my hard work miles, I began to sweat as I realized the was stolen, I felt violated. Suddenly this Applying to college can be as stressful mind and call it a day. Look at the essay prompt crime was more personal. as you make it. No matter how many col- first. Based on the prompt, list ideas that you In the aftermath, I never had to be The Lefkowitzes leges you plan on applying to, the process could write your essay about, and then within interviewed by the U.S. Marshals, as my is never easy. Here are some tips that will those ideas narrow them down to your top two co-workers did. I was already back at have definitely had help you stay cool, calm, and collected favorites. Try writing as much as you can about school in my Sophomore year. But what I while going through the process of college both those topics and pick the stronger essay as experienced that summer, I know I will re- our fair share of mis- applications. your main essay to write. Brainstorming for one member for a lifetime. essay could even help you save time by help- The following summer I returned back 1. Stay organized ing you think of a topic to write about for another and met the new employees who replaced haps... This tip is pretty much common sense, essay. those that currently sit in jail. My boss but by staying organized, you will keep the almost lost his entire business, but I wit- harsh reality. We found ourselves trying application process under control. It's im- 4. Take your time nessed him learn to trust his employees to navigate our way through LA traffic portant to know where all of your college Don't feel pressured to write the perfect again. He persevered by showing resil- to a new trail, which I now know was materials are, so the first step would be essay in one day and be done. Essay writing ience and optimism and rebuilt his compa- five miles away. After dodging cars, creating a Google Docs folder specifically can be very time-consuming; it is not meant to ny that thrives today. yelling at each other and pretending dedicated to college applications. With- be a quick and easy process. Don't overwhelm When I think about what I have tak- like we didn’t hear people yelling at us, in that folder you can make more folders, yourself by writing one essay per day. Write en away from this I realize that the les- we finally made it to the path. Lucky for narrowing in on the different colleges you the essays over time. If you are having a mo- sons are many. It is not just as simple as us this scenic route took us next to a will be applying to. In addition to that, anoth- ment where the words are flowing easily, then “cheaters never prosper.” What I learned power plant and airport! Things weren’t er great way to keep organized is making of course continue writing. However, if you are is more complicated. I learned that people all bad because after the tears dried we a spreadsheet with all of the colleges you experiencing writer’s block, don't try rushing to aren’t always what they appear to be, and finally made it to Manhattan Beach and plan on applying to. Within that, write out get the essay done. dishonesty can be right in front of you and lived to tell the tale the college deadlines (regular decision and go unnoticed. Knowing that, I hope to still Yes, for those who did not experi- or early decision/early action), which type of 5. Don't be afraid to ask for help be trusting, but not gullible. I learned that ence it, this story seems funny but as application the college requires, if there are Having other people reading your work those in positions of authority aren’t always I have come to realize through these supplements for the application, and the es- can be very helpful in strengthening an essay good role models. But I still look up to my rather amusing family adventures, it is say questions that are required. because they will see it from a different point of superiors, and won’t be shocked if I see a normal for things to go wrong and the view and be able to give you more honest crit- crack in their armor. things that don’t go as planned are the 2. Start Early icism. Ask someone you trust: a friend, fam- There is no manual, or guide or text- funniest part of any adventure. I have It's important to not wait until the last ily member, or teacher. Have them read over book that can teach you how to navigate learned so much from my family and minute to start your essay. These essays your essay and give you advice. There is also everything. So I prepare to face the un- continue to learn more everyday. hold a lot of weight in determining what col- a college workshop right here at Harrison High known challenges of my future with re- Even though almost every day is lege you will end up at, and it's very import- School over the summer where English teachers silience and confidence, knowing that in filled with fun and laughs, living with a ant that you start working on them as early are more than happy to help you come up with business, and the business of life, there big family hasn’t come without some as possible. The first semester of senior topics and begin writing your essays. It's import- are unexpected twists and turns. tough love. With four people leading the year is very chaotic with schoolwork, and ant to keep in mind, though, that there is a differ- way on all different paths it has been the EE too if you are an IB diploma candi- ence between asking someone to read over your date, so starting your college essays over essay and asking someone to write the essay for Kendall Lefkowitz really easy to lose myself in feeling like I’m not up to a certain standard. I have the summer can put you at an advantage. you. The work should be your own writing. Quadruplets and twins: not some- a jock, singer, musician, and bookworm thing you hear every day -- unless you’re ahead of me, so what else can I be? 3. Brainstorm The college process can be very stressful in my family, where you may hear it a little In more times than one I have It may sound annoying and time con- or go very smoothly. Hopefully by following these too often. Being the youngest of six with been envious of the apparent perfec- suming, but brainstorming can always help tips the college process will be a little less dread- a twin and older quadruplet siblings, my tion of my siblings. However as I have to make a better essay. Don't just try writing ful. Good luck! life is nothing short of a reality show. With grown up, I have begun to slowly learn about the first topic that comes into your outrageous family parties, endless sports you don’t need to compare yourself to games, and all the love I have experienced in my sixteen years, my family is the biggest Senior Assassin part of my life and with- Julie Anna D’Onofrio out them my story is not Staff Writer complete. The Lefkowitzes The annual game of Senior Assassin the target is driving, bathrooms, places of wor- have definitely had our began on Friday, May 12 at 2:30 PM. There ship, pre-prom, prom, after prom, after-after fair share of mishaps were 142 assassins who entered the game prom and while the target is working. If an as- including an almost fa- this year. It cost $5 to enter and the winner sassin attempts to eliminate their target in any tal hike with my fresh of the game is rewarded 75% of the pool and of these areas, they will be disqualified. out of a kidney trans- the runner up wins 25%. The first person out, “The game is really fun and a great way plant brother, a seem- Jessica Hart, received her $5 back; she was to spend your weekends,” said senior Rob ingly endless train ride eliminated by Dylan Levkoff. Donohue. “It helps me get my mind off stress- through a tornado, and Each assassin receives a hit card to start ful schoolwork and the fact that high school is even a twelve hour road the game. This card is their first target. It’s the almost over.” trip in a five person car, assassin’s job to find and eliminate their target Ms. Johnson, a Theory of Knowledge with eight people and a before being hit. If they succeed in carrying teacher at Harrison High School, was upset dog . . . for a day trip. out the hit, they receive the hit card from their about the game because it started during AP target. When the new target is acquired they and IB Finals Week. She felt it would distract Yet a story that I Kendall Lefkowitz: Quadruplets and twins - half a dozen strong. feel best highlights the keep their former hit card to serve as proof many students from studying, but ironically it that they eliminated their previous target. kept many people inside studying for fear of dysfunctional yet amus- Courtesy of Kendall Lefkowitz ing way I was raised is The game is played using a water gun or being assassinated. when we took a nice, innocent bike ride others in order to be successful. Anyone a nerf gun. The target is considered eliminat- The game of senior assassin is not a together in California last summer. It was can be successful; there is not one set ed if their assassin successfully shoots them school sponsored event. In fact, it actually our first time in Cali and we were up for of characteristics that determine what it on the target’s body or clothes. was organized by senior students and played anything. This bike ride especially seemed takes to do well for yourself. The game will conclude on graduation outside of school. Many students have been like it could be fun considering the fact In the times where I feel lost, I have day or whenever one assassin remains. If spending their Friday and Saturday nights that the naive minds of my siblings and I been lucky enough to look to my siblings there is more than one assassin remaining by searching for their targets. didn’t know the geography of Los Angeles, for guidance. Although we constantly then, the assassin with the highest number of Senior Brian Barry said, “My target works which meant we didn’t know what my mom give each other grief, I know that in the hit cards will win the game. at Footlocker. His shift ends at 10:00 p.m., so described as a 10 mile bike ride actually end, they will always be there for me. After each day, junior Samara Lipman, I'm going to wait for him to get out of work and meant twenty six. To understand the fault Family is a weird thing: it brings togeth- who is one of the game makers, posts the see if I can get him on his way out.” of my siblings and me is to understand my er people who may not interact under names of the assassins who have been elimi- Many students see this game as a fun Mom’s well intentioned but extreme use of typical social settings so that they can nated and the number of assassins remaining. way to end their last year of high school. It exaggeration. When she says ‘’I’ll pick you embrace each other’s differences and The three game makers include Vanessa Gor- gives them an opportunity to go out and en- up in 5 minutes!’’, she usually means, “I ha- become inseparable. don, Andie Steinberg, and Samara Lipman. gage in an interactive game that keeps them There are many locations off limit. These communicating with their classmates before locations include the school grounds, while they go their separate ways. June 2017 6 Husky Herald News & Features Students for World Health Deliver Meals to Shelter Allie Coonin Entertainment Editor

On Tuesday, May 9, members single evening, having the opportu- exorbitant wealth, the area is not covering other expenses like food, Students for World Health of the Students for World Health nity to serve the community directly immune to the global epidemic of taxes, and healthcare. The actions seeks to raise awareness, funding, Club at the high school packed a in this way was an invaluable ex- poverty, , and an in- of the club raise awareness of the and resources for people in need trunkful of home-cooked meals and perience,” says junior Anne-Marie creasingly large gap between the collective responsibility to extend within the community and the world delivered them to the residents at Dillon. rich and the poor. In reality, even opportunity to the disenfranchised to as a whole to improve the quality the Open Arms Shelter in White A greater exposure to the re- with full-time minimum wage jobs, help individuals get back on their feet of life, health, and safety. The club Plains, NY. This is the second time ality of homelessness in our area many cannot afford housing after or to take first steps toward pursuing had organized a soccer tournament Students for World Health has deliv- would be their potential. to raise money for the Grassroot ered dinner to the local shelter, hav- beneficial to The homeless need to feel Soccer Organization earlier this fall, ing organized a dinner for the shelter the Harrison comfortable entering the govern- for the education, treatment, and last April, whose facilities have since community ment system in order to considerably prevention of HIV/AIDS in highly af- has been renovated. Eight students, that all too improve their situations. Many of the fected countries and participated in juniors Anne-Marie Dillon, Sinead often forgets homeless in urban centers hesitate a “Sort-a-thon” of donated medical Rynne, Christian Steins, Fallon Mo- its privilege to enter the system out of concerns supplies from local hospitals to send rel, Adrianna Sacco, Emery Hakim, and fortune, of personal safety and lack of trust. to areas in need of relief through the Jane Abi-Habib, senior Allie Coonin resulting in The criticality of a safe and effective Afya Foundation. as well as one teacher, Mrs. Wilson, apathy to- system for the homeless is marked Through cooking for the home- volunteered to cook meals for the ward individ- by the efforts of outreach programs less however, the volunteers of more than 60 residents of the shel- uals who are at the Open Arms Shelter. With just Students for World Health can give ter. The meals included servings of struggling a few steps into the communal room something tangible and necessary salad, pasta, and cookies for each with econom- of the shelter, visitors can appreci- for survival to members of our own resident. The club plans to continue ic or social ate inspiring signs made by the res- community. The club members en- delivering meals to the shelter and problems. idents, who are encouraged by the courage students interested in be- to expand its involvement by serving Although Open Arms coordinators and staff to coming involved in cooking for the Pasta for a great cause. Students for World Health prepared the dinner next school year. Westches- this lovely dish to help feed the more than 60 residents of the recognize their self-worth and their homeless and/or other related ser- “Though homelessness is an ter County Open Arms Shelter in White Plains. entitlement to opportunities to suc- vice projects next fall to communi- issue far too big to be solved in a is famed for Courtesy of Allie Coonin ceed. cate with supervisor Mrs. Wilson. Macron Wins French Election Ella Napack Staff Writer

In a resounding victory on May policies and his desire to increase rhetoric and he initiated racial hatred education for the children of undoc- surprisingly embraced their odd love 7, France voted for Emmanuel Ma- military spending, while those on towards Jews. umented immigrants, and any form story, as Macron and his wife were cron, a moderate centrist who had the left favored his social liberalism. It was difficult for the French of support for undocumented im- very open about the circumstances never held public office. Macron de- CNN noted that Macron’s advance- public to separate Le Pen’s policies migrants. Many citizens perceived in which they fell in love. Macron was feated his opposition by enormous ment through the election seemed to from her father's. Marine Le Pen had Le Pen’s promotion of connections also criticized for being an uncon- margins, defeating Marine Le Pen, be connected to good luck. As other attempted to cleanse the National between immigration and militant Is- ventional politician. a member of the far right National candidates faced many struggles, Front of its anti-Semitic members, lamism as xenophobic, according to Many felt that they were choos- Front party. this allowed a smoother progression even going so far as to kick out her BBC News. ing between the lesser of two evils, Leading up to the first round for Macron. father, after his anti-Semitic state- Emmanuel Macron also was and 9% of the nation filled out an of the election, Macron and Le Pen In contrast, Marine Le Pen sup- ment that a Jewish singer should greatly criticized for his marriage; empty ballot. Despite the contro- were in the lead, disappointing many ported her own form of nationalistic “go into the oven.” This “purge” Macron is currently married to a versy, the voters of France elected who did not feel either candidate was populism for the future of France. Macron to be their next president. qualified, according to BBC News. Marine Le Pen had lived in her fa- According to the French election re- Emmanuel Macron, unknown ther’s shadow for many years, but sults, Macron won by a 66.1% ma- four years ago to the public, cen- she stepped out in 2011, taking over jority, a dramatic win over Le Pen’s tered much of his campaign on the far-right National Front party from 34%. This enormous majority win his charisma and his optimism de- her father in an effort to clean up the was much more powerful than antic- spite the hardships experienced in party’s racist and anti-Semitic image. ipated. Going into the final vote, Ma- the country. However, as a former Le Pen’s campaign advocated for a cron received an increase in support investment banker, Macron was large immigration cap, limiting the from many who had not supported projected by CNN to struggle with number of immigrants permitted into him in the first round, asCNN report- support from a public that widely France. Le Pen also advocated for ed. distrusted the banks. Macron had economic protectionism as a means Macron is the youngest per- worked as a banker and civil servant to boost the French economy. Many son to ever be elected president of until he served as an aide to Fran- American news outlets such as CBS France; he is the youngest French cois Hollande in 2012. He was lat- and Fox News labeled Le Pen as Head of State since Napoleon. De- er appointed as France's Economy “France’s Trump,” for her far right spite Le Pen’s loss, this election Minister in 2014, but he resigned in stance on many issues. She favored solidified the presence of the far 2016 after failing to push labor re- close relations with Russia and Vlad- right in French Politics, promoting forms through Parliament. Macron imir Putin, sparking much criticism Teacher’s pet. Emmanuel Macron married Brigitte Trogneux, his former high the reestablishment of the National school teacher. Now they are the first couple of France, as Macron won the had been a member of the Socialist and outrage for her ties to Russia. recent election with a majority of 66% of the popular vote over Marie Le Pen, Front Party. Although Macron’s vic- Party for three years, before iden- According to CNN, Le Pen believed the far right National Front candidate. tory was by a large margin, he now tifying as an Independent in 2009. her triumph would be inevitable, due Courtesy of IB Times has the difficult task of healing a Macron’s frustration with the current to the Brexit vote in the U.K, and the divided France. Now the real work French government was extreme- election of Donald Trump in America. seemed convincing, however Marine woman 25 years his senior, and she for Macron begins, as the “novice ly visible throughout the campaign; Despite the racism associated Le Pen recently made a statement was his former high school teach- politician” faces obstacles in imple- he encouraged a “shock to the sys- with her campaign and party, Le Pen that “France is not responsible” for er. Although his marriage outraged menting new policies and important tem,” waking up the government of claimed that she was “the people’s its authorities’ actions during the oc- some French and citizens from oth- structural changes. This election France. candidate.” Marine Le Pen received cupation by the Nazis, despite the er nations around the world, it did cycle was a political earthquake for Macron advanced through the much outrage on the campaign overwhelming evidence that French not appear to harm his chances in France, shattering the dominance of election cycle without experience in trail, due to her party’s connection officials and officers aided the Na- the election. According to The Cut, previous parties and establishments. elected office or any political party to the Nazi Party, Holocaust Denial, zis in rounding up many Jews, and in Macron’s home country, citizens Macron’s victory represents a turn- establishment backing him. Many and xenophobia. When her father, sending them to be killed. Le Pen’s seemed to not care, especially ing point in the eyes of many French French polls revealed the right’s Jean-Marie Le Pen, had control over immigration policies were also con- considering his more controversial citizens, who feel guided by his opti- appreciation of Macron’s economic the party, he focused on anti-Semitic troversial, as she promoted ending opponent. The majority of France mism and hope. June 2017 Opinions & Editorials 7 Husky Herald

The Husky Herald Too Hot For School Volume XXI, Issue 4 Distribution: 900 Staff Editorial www.harrisoncsd.org/index.php/school-publications/husky-herald Harrison High School 255 Union Avenue Harrison NY 10528 While the past few weeks have given us a rainy, somewhat cooler respite Students: 1091 from normal spring temperatures, the forecast is for sweltering heat in the re- Staff: 175 maining weeks of the school year. Principal: Ms. Kimberly Beukema Thanks to the administration of New York State Regents examinations, the school year is extended through the third week in June each year. As a result, Staff 2016-2017 students and faculty must suffer appalling temperatures, not conducive to effi- Editor-in-Chief - Kendall Gaynes cient or maximal performance. Sure, we suffer, and perhaps our grades suffer too. While portions of our building have been upgraded with air conditioning, Managing Editors - Richa Mehra, Jack Roshco the classrooms and testing areas (gym, small gym) have not. Sports Editors - Sarina Iraj, Sammy Kaplan Due to the lack of air conditioning, students are forced to learn in an envi- News Editor - Alex Kaplan ronment in which they do not feel comfortable. This not only affects their ability Entertainment Editor - Allie Coonin to take in what they are taught, but also hinders the processing of information. Club Secretary - Isabel Rosenstein They are so distracted by the heat that they lose focus in class. Students constantly hope to be blessed with one of the few air conditioned Head Proofreaders - Ari Heilbrunn, Ally Platte classes in the school and, if they aren't, must miserably sweat through the Graphics/Design Editor - Anne-Marie Dillon sweltering day. They are too caught up with unsticking themselves from their Staff Writers - seats to actually focus on the content being taught. This shouldn't be the case. Andrew Alper, Lindsay Amann, Leslie An, Salah Areikat, Alex Baio, Jenniviv There needs to be changes. Bansah, Lauren Barbulescu, Brian Barry, Thomas Baruzzi, Emma Berkowitz, Michael Canno, Chloe Dichter, Julie D’Onofrio, John Dos Santos, Judy Fier- With the Trump Administration’s June 1 decision to pull the nation out of the man, Natalia Galeano, Miwa Goble, Cara Gonnella, Sofia Guaraglia, Marisol Paris Accord on Climate Change, despite the mountain of scientific evidence Hansen, Darin Iraj, Michael Jubak, Ava Judelson, Will Kirshner, Lauren La- to the contrary, we again are forced to confront the issue of global warming. Manna, Brandon Landsberg, Kendall Lefkowitz, Michael Maida, Steven Mal- donado, Adrianna Mannino, Sally Matthews, Sarah McGinity, Austin Mueller, There is a notable greenhouse effect. In the year 2016, the world expe- Olivia Naioti, Isabella Petermann, Tristin Principato, Reese Ptashnik, Lily rienced on average the hottest temperatures on record. When certain gases Rosenstein, Jordana Roshco, Dani Ruff, Daniel Schapiro, Emily Scremin, Max interact with infrared radiation, it traps heat within the atmosphere like the glass Simon, Peter Sinis, Kyle Slater, Sydnee Smith, Ben Stein, Samantha Tardio, panels of a greenhouse. Micaela Udell, Nicole Waldman, Chris Wallace, Paige Zeidel, Sam Zucker Human activity, mainly the unregulated combustion of fossil fuels and the Faculty Adviser - Mr. Gary Glauber extensive livestock industry, increases the volume of gases interacting with infrared radiation. To comply with increasing industrial demand, this has in- Printer: School Paper Express creased at an alarming rate. Consequently, we have begun to notice the effects Affiliations: American Scholastic Press Association of global climate change - more extreme weather, storms, drought, melting of Columbia Scholastic Press Association, glaciers, rise in sea level. National Scholastic Press Association The very real effects can be felt here at the high school, and immediate steps must be taken to make conditions in the school more bearable and con- Mission Statement ducive to success. Final exams, in general, count for 20% of the yearly grade. That is a lot at stake. Our mission is to be the voice of all of Harrison High School by Not only does the heat make the late spring/ summer months uncomfort- professionally representing and informing our school with an able. In general, it is now staying hot longer. The Harrison High school com- accurate and entertaining newspaper. Our newspaper strives to munity can feel overheated in September and now even October, which may uphold the tenets of journalistic integrity. distract incoming students at a critical point in their academic year. How can students (and teachers) be expected to build foundational knowledge if they Editorial Policy cannot concentrate? Asking the taxpayers to foot the bill for this needed upgrade might be a bit The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at Harri- much, especially considering that there already is a bond referendum for other son High School, along with the volunteers who attend the weekly needed changes in facilities. meetings Editorial content of The Husky Herald is determined However, what about contacting some of the corporations who call Harri- by the editorial staff and reflects the opinions of the editors and son home? Perhaps Pepsico or Mastercard or some other corporate sponsor staff, not necessarily that of the Harrison High School faculty and might find a way to donate funds toward such a worthy cause. For large cor- administration. The staff of The Husky Herald encourages stu- porations, such funding might be less of a burden to bear. It would be a boon dents to get involved and have their opinions heard. 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~Olivia Naioti ~Marisol Hansen

Netflix's teen drama is based off the 2007 novel by ’s newly debuted show, 13 Reasons Why, has caused quite a stir in the world of . The series revolves around a high school student, Clay Jensen, and another people who watch Netflix, as well as in the rest of the world. What had started out as all hype student, , who committed suicide after suffering a series of demoralizing is actually something dangerous for young people to be watching. circumstances, brought on by select individuals at her school. Before her suicide, Hannah The show is said to “glorify suicide” which, in a sense, it does, but the issue lies deeper records a box of 13 tapes, each with a reason why she ended her life. than that. As a whole, the show was pretty bad, and drags quite a bit. The main character According to Variety, the series has received largely positive reviews from critics and isn’t super likable, and the focus of the show, Hannah Baker, is even less likable than the audiences, who have praised its subject matter and casting. It has also attracted contro- people she’s blaming for her suicide. The show was intended to show the effects of , versy over the series' graphic depiction of issues such as suicide and , along with and try and bring awareness to that issue as well as teen suicide; however, it managed to do other mature content. Paired with a graphic depiction of the act itself and the show’s wild the opposite. popularity, 13 Reasons Why now has advocates and suicide prevention In the show, there are multiple rape scenes, and the last episode contains an extremely organizations doing damage control. graphic suicide scene, which is the first thing I want to touch upon. When the show was re- In a public statement, the National Association of School Psychologists issued a leased, there was no warning or anything saying that these incredibly graphic scenes would warning against viewing the series to parents of vulnerable youth. Its powerful storytelling be in a few of the later episodes. Yes, they put a “viewer discretion is advised” at the begin- may lead impressionable viewers to romanticize the choices made by the characters and/ ning of these episodes. However, if you’re someone who is already invested in the show, and or develop revenge fantasies. They may easily identify with the experiences portrayed and didn’t know these were coming, and are sensitive to things like rape and/or suicide, you don’t recognize both the intentional and unintentional effects on the central character. want to be watching scenes like that. I did watch the show, start to finish, and was completely The NASP said that while 13 Reasons Why conveys that there is no one cause of appalled that they included these scenes without warning except for the one in the beginning suicide, “research shows that exposure to another person’s suicide, or to graphic or sensa- of the episode. I can’t speak for everyone, but I’m pretty sure no one wants to see a 16-17 tionalized accounts of death, can be one of the many risk factors that youth struggling with year old girl sitting in a bathtub with a razor blade in her hand, slitting her wrists. I highly doubt mental health conditions cite as a reason they contemplate or attempt suicide.” that people want to see a young girl bleeding out in a bathtub. I also highly doubt that people “The show changed the way I look at the world and the people around me, it was dras- want to see teenage girls getting raped. Good intentions or not, those things really should tically life-changing,” said sophomore Athena Staten. “I will always love this show because not be shown so explicitly. it teaches the audience to be careful about what they do and how they act. It can also help Another issue with this show is that there are kids as young as fifth and sixth graders those in a similar situation, or those who know someone suffering.” watching this show. Children at that age are very impressionable, and will not understand Harrison High School and many other schools across the country sent out a notice whatever message is trying to be portrayed. This show is influencing kids in the wrong way; about the show to parents. Because the show is becoming very popular and contains many they can’t necessarily decipher that it’s not cool to make tapes blaming people for something graphic depictions, it was necessary to send out this warning. that another person did. This series, 13 Reasons Why, is almost giving the message that it’s A message from Harrison Central School District stated, “As you are aware we are “okay” to blame other people for suicide, when at the end of the day the only person to blame always mindful of the social and emotional well-being of our students. Recently there has is the person who took their own life. been discussion on social media regarding a controversial program on Netflix that deals On top of the overall “suicide is okay” message, it also shows Hannah Baker asking for with difficult adolescent/teen issues. We have posted a number of resources on the LMK help, and basically being told by the school counselor that he can't help her, and to just get and HHS webpages under the guidance section. You will find the link to the site below. As over it. This shows people who are suffering with things like this that even if you do reach out, always if you have any question of concerns do not hesitate to reach out to our counseling, you can't be helped, because you’ll end up being blamed or the person you ask for help will psychologist or administrative team.” not be properly equipped to try and help you. The show is also relatively unrealistic, yet there are people who actually believe that it is. I was sitting in my health class one day, and I overheard a couple of students talking ~Sydnee Smith about it, and someone said, “I love the show because it shows you what really goes on when you’re depressed,” and as someone who has battled through depression, and know people Recently, Netflix paired up with popular singer and actress to pro- who have it (though it varies from person to person), I can say from my experience it doesn’t duce an original show based off the book 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. The book work that way. It isn’t necessarily other people's faults that make someone feel the way they focused on the topic of teenage suicide and how people are affected by it. Some reports do. Sure, the way people act can influence it greatly, and have a decent effect on someone's allege that since the show has been released, teen suicide numbers are increasing. But mental health, but you can't really blame them because all they’re doing is adding fuel to is there a direct correlation? the already burning fire that is someone's mental health. I am in no way an expert on men- According to CNN.com, “The series, which premiered March 31, follows the fiction- tal health, but I’m speaking from experience. The show is basically (though unintentionally) al story of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker () who leaves behind teaching younger people about their misfortune/unhappiness. 13 mysterious audio recordings on cassette tapes after killing herself. She addresses Overall 13 Reasons Why is a show that I would not continue watching, and it’s most each recording to a person who she says played a role in her tragic decision to end her definitely not something I’d want my younger siblings or children exposed to. There is a safer own life.” way to teach people and raise awareness on these issues instead of using a Netflix show. Many adults who have watched the show thought that the series touched upon far too mature topics for the targeted young viewers watching. Some of these significant topics include suicide, rape, drug and alcohol abuse, and how the school’s guidance counselors do not actually help teens in the school portrayed. Parents thought their kids ~Sofia Guaraglia were too young to view such horrid things on the screen of their computer. “‘It's not the kind of show that I would say nobody should watch, but I think that On March 31, 2017, the show 13 Reasons Why came out for the public to watch. This show is every school right now should have an open conversation about it in health class," said based on a book written by Jay Asher, and the executive producer of this show is Selena Gomez. one CNN reporter. "Kids should probably even be separately brought aside, as privately Everyone is talking about the new show. The storyline is about a girl, Hannah Baker, who as possible, and spoken to about it. Any kids who are known to have depression, to have decides to commit suicide and leave behind 13 tapes. Each tape is a reason/person as to why she spoken to counselors or any previous suicide attempts, they should be very, very, talked decided to take her own life. Each time a person listen to all the tapes they must pass on the tapes to in-depth about it.’” to the next person on the tapes, and if any of the people on the tapes expose the tapes, then the CNN notes that some adult viewers and professionals are concerned that teens tapes will be shared with the whole world. During the TV series, we see Clay Jensen receive the that have depression and other mental problems might be influenced into thinking that tapes and struggle to listen to all of them. We see all the drama and consequences that come along suicide is the right and only answer. Others suggest the show provides a valuable oppor- with Hannah's death, and we even see flashbacks of what Hannah says happened in her tapes. tunity to discuss suicide risk with young people, as well as teaching them how to identify This TV series has a strong message about being kind to everyone and to be aware of other warning signs of depression or suicidal thoughts among their peers. people and what they are feeling. The show is a very emotionally dense show that some can find Many at HHS have already watched the whole season and have opinions on disturbing at times. There is a little of everything in it, like rape, bullying, depression, peer pressure, whether or not it should be viewed by teens. abuse, LGBT issues, and much more. “The show was really good and shared a lot of information about suicide and in- Selena has said in an interview with CNN that this show is very relatable for everyone because stead of teaching me that suicide is an option, it actually told me that people will miss everyone in some respect has gone through what characters in this show have gone through. you if you are gone especially your parents and close friends,” said freshman Chloe This show has affected many students’ lives. Barnett. “It showed me that there is an option better than suicide.” “I watched the shows in just a few days and it really changed my view on a lot of things,” said “I do not think the show should be watched because I feel like it sends the wrong Tanya Reyes. “It made me really think about what I do or say.” message that suicide is the only answer and that no one appreciates you or cares,” said AnneMarie Tucci also loved the show. Alexandra Sinis. “ I did not enjoy it.” “I think it sent a very strong message that a lot of people need to hear,” she said, “including While there are many differing opinions locally, the show has been a big success those that are our age.” for Netflix, who recently announced they have inked a deal for a second season. This show had a huge impact on many lives and will continue to do so as it has been renewed for a second season. ~Natalia Galeano

While the show discusses suicide and the effects of bullying, many feel as if it is an irresponsible representation of mental illness. Many say the show has created a wrongful discussion of suicide. A lot of people feel as if the show makes suicide into an act of revenge, which is not what it is at all. Although many people do feel as if the show has shed a negative light on mental illness, many others feel as if it has shed an important light on mental illness, and the seriousness behind the whole situation has made many people realize how words and actions affect peo- ple. Still, depicting Hannah’s suicide as an exposing of the actions of her peers and making them feel guilty rather than exploring the serious side effects of mental illness continues to cloud the thoughts of people while watching the hit show. “I started watching the show because everyone else was watching it and I completely was hooked to it,” said Felicia Kay. “It’s such a good show for teenagers and adults to watch, to un- derstand what it’s like to be a teenager right now.” “I don’t like the message it brings, that killing yourself and blaming people is what suicide or mental illness is,” said Elisa Isaac. “It’s not and being someone who knows people who have dealt with mental illness, it’s difficult to watch, for many reasons.” Whatever side you are on, remember that watching the show can be very hard at moments, due to the graphic reality of how it is portrayed. June 2017 Husky Herald 9

~Judy Fierman ~Lauren LaManna

Over the past few months, there has been a controversy about the new Netflix Reason number one that I was not a huge fan of the newest Netflix series 13 Reasons original show 13 Reasons Why. The original Netflix series show is about Hannah Why was the whole concept behind the tapes. Baker (Katherine Langford), a high school student, committing suicide and leaving In the short 13-episode series, Hannah Baker, a young sophomore in high school com- tapes behind about the 13 reasons she had killed herself. On these tapes are the mitted suicide and left behind 13 tapes to 13 specific people explaining to them why they people who made her kill herself, making her life miserable. Clay Jensen (Dylan are a part of the motive to end her life. I personally think the whole reasoning behind that Minnette), Hannah Baker’s friend and crush, returns home from school to find an is deranged. No one deserves to be left behind knowing they cost someone else their life unusual package on his front porch. When he opens this package, he discovers because of a silly mistake or something they didn't think twice about. several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah. Clay received these tapes because he I go to high school, I know what it can be like to have a bad day and unintentionally and was one of the reasons why she committed suicide and so were the other people on obliviously take it out on someone else. No one knows what is going on in someone else's the tapes. Before Clay got to his tape, he heard the other stories of her classmates life 24/7, this I know, but how is it fair to ridicule someone for not always taking into account and each episode is based on one specific person that contributed to her death. what might be going on in another person’s life, especially if that said person never shared Some of the episodes of 13 Reasons Why are very graphic. Before most of anything alarming with them to begin with? the episodes, a screen pops up saying that viewer discretion is advised because of Another reason to support my dislike for the show is the uncomfortable and explicit foot- sensitive topics in the episode involving rape and sexual assault. When this show age of Hannah committing suicide. I understand suicide is a very serious matter and must be just came out, many schools were writing letters and emails to parents about it, tak- dealt with and spoken about; however, I don’t think it was necessary to see it firsthand with ing a proactive approach to those worried their own sons or daughters might cause all of its gore and pain. I could feel myself get queasy in my wrists and my gut after watch- themselves harm. Several schools are suggesting parents watch the show with their ing Hannah do what she did to herself. I feel as though watching that is something children kids in order to discuss each episode. especially should never see, which is why I do not condone explicit footage like so, and the People are not happy with this show’s portrayal that schools don’t do anything excessive use of it throughout the show with the violent sexual scenes as well. about problems with bullying and suicide. The show also demonstrates how some In addition, not only were the tapes evil and cruel to leave behind for others, but they schools and teachers aren’t there for support if someone needs somebody to talk to. affected their victims drastically, especially the character Alex. Shortly after Hannah’s death, “Although 13 Reasons Why has been a controversial topic lately, I believe it he became suicidal and actually attempted to kill himself due to the toxic amount of guilt he was a good choice to produce the show,” said sophomore Amanda Fameli. “Yes, developed from the role he played in someone else’s death, someone whom he used to call the show contains a very serious plotline, but society needs to see that dark side of his friend. people's lives that others try to gloss over. Suicide is and has been a major epidemic The directors seemed to never take into account the severity of being blamed and ac- in society and people need to be exposed to the truth of it all. This way, peers can cused of murder. These 13 kids were basically being accused orally by the victim herself that try to look out for signs of depression and offer their help and/or reassurance before they were the culprits behind the act. That alone can damage and scar someone mentally it is too late.” and especially emotionally. It is important for children to learn about the seriousness of suicide. Parents Lastly, although the show promoted the welfare of women and the preservation of their should allow their children to learn that this happens often. In some ways, this show bodies and their privacy, it also displayed all the female characters as easy to manipulate is realistic because of the way people treated Hannah and all of the traumatic things and especially vulnerable. All three of the lead female roles of Courtney, Jessica, and Han- she has been through leading to her death. Also, many teenagers have commit- nah were all exploited in some form. I disliked the weak portrayal of Hannah that the directors ted suicide because of bullying and rumors going around school. However, viewers decided upon. might think people don’t plan out their suicide and most are not about re- Rather than Hannah actually seeking help and playing something other than the vic- venge. The recording of the tapes may have been a little extreme, causing people to tim, she let her experiences break her into tiny pieces and finally let herself get to the point think that this show is not realistic. where glue could no longer suffice to piece herself back together. The weak characterization Regardless of your stance on the show, suicide is an important problem today, of Hannah seemed a little farfetched in that, after all she had been through, she would still especially for teenagers. Everyone should be aware of what is going on around refuse to seek refuge and help, and I also found it to be somehow demeaning. them and be there to help others who are going through a hard time Overall, the moral of the series was certainly important and a valuable lesson; however, I can say with certainty that it definitely had more potential than was actually realized.

~Michael Canno

13 Reasons Why, a Netflix series that follows a student, Clay Jensen, who is still recovering from his friend's suicide, is a haunting, yet realistic story that fans are admiring. This series really delves deeply into issues such as rape, suicide, and bullying, and the audience of the show can really connect to it and learn about how to deal with these issues and get help, rather than making decisions that could end their lives. The show begins with Hannah Baker explaining why she took her own life and she does this by recording audio cassettes explaining the 13 reasons why she killed herself previous to her suicide. On each tape, Hannah talks about different people who have made her feel depressed and empty inside, and the tapes get passed on to Clay, who is featured on the sixth tape and the audience gets to learn about Hannah’s powerful and extremely sad events that occurred in high school along with Clay. As Clay listens to the tapes, things get more serious and scary, yet the audience of the show has given mostly positive feedback for the style and story of the series. Julia Kischkat, a sophomore and fan of the show who finished it in two nights explains, “13 Reasons Why will forever be my favorite show. I had to finish it in two nights because every episode kept getting better and better. Everything about the show seemed genuine and I really admire how they touch upon the subject of teenage suicide because it is very serious and people need to be educated about the signs of it and how to help teens. Even though I may not connect to the show, I can see why some other teens can because depression is a popular thing among teenagers and this show can really help the teens going through things like depression and bullying.” Fans are demanding for there to be a second season, and it was recently announced that Netflix is going to go on with it. According to MTV, the author of the novel, Jay Asher, upon which the series was based says, “I'd just like a continuation of all those characters. I'm curious as well. What happens to Clay?” The audience of the show couldn't agree more with this as the season finale of the series left everyone with an insane amount of cliffhangers. This Netflix series has changed the lives of many teenagers as they have watched it because it has taught them that it’s okay to feel upset sometimes, but it’s not okay to not talk about it to anyone. It has educated teenagers and even adults who have watched it because it touches upon rape and bullying, which are both very serious, and it really shows that all of these events need to be talked about, or they might end up in suicide, which is never the answer.

~National Association of School Psychologists ~Alex Baio

Suicide rarely happens without warning. As a peer, you may be in the best position to recognize when a friend might The new most popular television series, 13 Reasons Why, is a need help and help them get it. You may see signs in person, hear about them secondhand, or see them online in social me- very touchy and uncomfortable subject for many people to discuss. dia. Never ignore these signs.While suicide is typically associated with the pain of mental illness (in particular depression and The main character, Hannah Baker, chooses to end her life after a associated feelings of helplessness and hopelessness), there are sometimes specific situations that trigger suicidal actions series of events in her life go wrong. Hannah leaves a series of thir- such as breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, failing in school, being bullied, or experiencing abuse, loss or other trauma. teen tapes as to why she ended her life, and instructs the tapes to It is important to learn these warning signs and what to do if you see any them in yourself or a friend. Suicide is preventable. be passed on to the next person after each person listens to all 13 By listening, talking, and acting you could save a life. tapes. Hannah had emotional and social problems, which were some Suicide Warning Signs of the reasons she ended her life. Before Hannah ended her life, and 1. Suicide notes. These are a very real sign of danger and should ALWAYS be taken seriously. recorded those tapes, she didn’t realize how much it would affect her 2. Threats. Threats may be direct statements ("I want to die." "I am going to kill myself.") or indirect comments ("The parents, and everyone at her school. world would be better without me." "Nobody will miss me anyway."). Teenagers might make indirect threats by joking, com- The Los Angeles Times confirms that13 Reasons Why was ap- ments in school assignments like particularly creative writing or artwork, or online through social media. Younger children proved for a second season. Many people were surprised by this re- and those who may have some delays in their development may not be able to express their feelings in words, but may newal, due to the fact that many parents have been against this show provide indirect clues in the form of acting-out through violent behavior. from the start. Additionally, some parents will only let their children 3. Previous attempts. If someone has attempted suicide in the past, they are more likely to try again. Be very ob- watch this show if they agree to watch it together. servant of any friends who have tried suicide before (especially those who have recently attempted suicide). “I personally believe 13 Reasons Why was made to help teen- 4. Depression. When symptoms of depression include strong thoughts of helplessness and hopelessness, a child agers understand that suicide shouldn’t be the answer,” said soph- or adolescent is possibly at greater risk for suicide. Watch out for behaviors, comments or posts that indicate that your friend omore Zoe Priore. “Additionally, the show is made to teach people is feeling overwhelmed by sadness or pessimistic views of their future. how much one death can impact so many people, both emotionally 5. "Masked" depression. Sometimes risk-taking behaviors can include acts of aggression, gunplay, and alcohol/ and physically. Hannah Baker’s death affected her parents, teach- . While your friend may not act "depressed," their behavior can suggest that they do not care about their ers, ex- friends, and friends with so much grief that will affect their own safety. personal and school life. Lastly, I personally believe that 13 Reasons 6. Final arrangements. This behavior may take many forms. In adolescents, it might be saying goodbye to friends, Why shouldn’t be banned from Netflix, in fact it should be publicized giving away prized possessions, or deleting profiles, pictures or posts online. to help remind children and teenagers that suicide should never been 7. Hurting oneself. Self-injury behaviors are warning signs for young children as well as teenagers. Common a first or last option.” self-destructive behaviors include running into traffic, jumping from heights, and scratching/cutting/marking the body. 8. Inability to concentrate or think clearly. If a friend is going through tough times, this may be reflected through classroom behavior, homework habits, academic performance, household chores, or even conversation. If they start skip- suicide warning sign. ping classes, getting poor grades, acting up in class, forgetting or poorly performing chores around the house or talking in a 10. Plan/method/access. A suicidal child or adolescent way that suggests they are having trouble concentrating, these might be signs of stress and risk for suicide. may show an increased interest in guns and other weapons, may 9. Dramatic Changes. Parents, teachers and friends are often the best observers of sudden changes in suicidal seem to have increased access to guns, pills, etc., and/or may students. Changes can include withdrawing from friends and family, skipping school or classes, becoming less involved in talk about or hint at a suicide plan. The greater the planning, the activities that were once important, avoiding others, inability to sleep or sleeping all the time, sudden weight gain or loss, greater the potential for suicide. disinterest in appearance or hygiene. Sudden unexplained happiness (after a prolonged period of sadness) can also be a June 2017 10 Husky Herald Opinions & Editorials

A Brief Note on Unity

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor

Throughout this year, we have by a lot of what this President is do- ing yourself to those who disagree let the press do their job and let the consensus on these more political- seen an almost unprecedented ing, and equally understandable that with you at a point in time when it government do theirs before we as a ly divisive issues that have created amount of divisiveness amongst our people are very encouraged by his is far more important to worry about people start fighting over it. such tension in our society. community. The reason for this is impacts as well. However, the poli- common goals in a world where Whether you supported the Remember: liberals aren’t pretty obvious: the presidential elec- cies he ran on have been spoken of there are increasingly few of them. President, or any of his opponents, “libtards” or “snowflakes”, and con- tion. I have no doubt in my mind that plenty, and seeing as we are not pol- We have a global water crisis the overwhelming majority of us, servatives aren’t fascists or xeno- I have contributed to this problem, iticians ourselves, we should let the and a global food crisis. Our time Democrat or Republican, liberal or phobes. We’re all human beings, both in person and in writing. Howev- politicians debate those policies. The would be far better spent uniting as conservative support certain ideals and as human beings we owe it to er, the election has passed, and four people of this country have a differ- a community to create change for that can bring us together: food and all the other human beings to make months post-inauguration, it is time ent responsibility: come together. people in our country who are far water for the poor, shelter for the the world a better place than it is right to move on from the politics that di- Of course it seems very easy more concerned about where the homeless, civil rights and liberties for now. Respect other people’s beliefs, vide us and move towards the goals to gripe about what you see and do next meal for their children is coming all regardless of race, gender, ethnic- and work with them on your shared that unite us. or don’t like but quite frankly, no one from, as opposed to whether Russia ity, or sexuality. ones instead of bickering over things Whoever holds the Presidency wants to hear it; no one cares. What was involved in the U.S. elections. If we unite to tackle these more you’ll never convince each other on. should be irrelevant. It is fully under- you accomplish by publicly airing That’s not to say the country as a fundamental problems, it could very standable that people are outraged your political grievances is embitter- whole ignores the Russia issue, but well put the people on path towards Trump’s War Against the Press Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor

Being that this is a newspaper, because if we do not, Fox News thing President Twitter said on any now: the President is an egomaniac created new jobs and that the Dow albeit a school one, it seems appro- still is—and you can be quite sure given day, Congress is useless. The with quite possibly the thinnest skin Jones has reached its highest point priate that we might comment on Sean Hannity isn’t breaking any big courts are doing their jobs, striking of anybody ever to reach the office in history, largely due to Trump’s President Trump’s consistent attacks stories about infighting in the White down his abusive executive actions, (this is a job that has held the likes influence. However, they are also on a free and independent press. House or the slop- of Andrew Jackson, covering that his Attorney General The President of the United py rollout of an ex- Franklin Roosevelt, and other top level associates likely States referred to the news media as ecutive order. Fox and Richard Nixon, perjured themselves in an attempt to “the enemy of the American people.” News is just going mind you). He deems hide campaign and administration He said it in a Tweet, because he to go right ahead anything negative links to Russian President Vladimir was mad that they weren’t drinking blasting anybody said about him to be Putin, how Trump son-in-law and ad- his racist immigration reform Kool- who says anything “fake news” and says visor Jared Kushner has omitted key Aid. negative about the that Fox News is the contacts with Russian officials and Trump’s 5a.m. bathroom-visit President. only network that was seeking back channel commu- tweet-storms have become some- A free and in- covers him correctly, nications, and more. thing of a regular occurrence early in dependent press because they treat So to those covering the good, his Presidency, but the press is mak- is the single most him like a father-in- the bad, and the (very) ugly of this ing very sure not to normalize them. critical check on law they’re desperate current Trump Administration, we Quite simply, the man just writes power in any de- to impress. must say thank you. It is crucial to things and expects people to just go mocracy. We have There are abso- keep the checks and balances that Courtesy of FreePress.net on with their day as if he’s not the a system of checks lutely positive things protect us on a daily basis. leader of the free world. In no way is and balances built into the govern- but quite frankly they need help, and the President has done, which the this acceptable. We must be aware ment, but as long as Donald Trump right now that’s a job that falls to the so-called “fake news media” have of what he says. We must track ev- has Paul Ryan cowering in a corner press. reported: CNN and MSNBC both ery minute detail of what he does; and defending whatever ridiculous So let’s just put this to bed right reported how the economy has To IB Or Not To IB: Looking Back

Ally Platte Proofreading Editor

At the conclusion of my sopho- my guidance counsel- The IB program also allowed IB diploma. Through CAS, I have more year, I wrote an editorial about or and told her that I me to become a well-rounded learn- done more community service work whether to do the IB Diploma or not. wanted to do the IB er and student. The foundation of all in the last two years than I have ever I wrote about the course re- diploma. That was one IB courses I took were in essence done before. I have benefited greatly quirements and expectations after of the best decisions all connected. Theory of Knowledge from contributing to my communi- doing extensive research about the I’ve made throughout was the class I was actually the most ty. CAS forces community service IB program. I also spoke about the my high school experi- nervous about taking. I was scared in a way that is intentional and de- positives and negatives of doing the ence. of the Extended Essay and the rigor signed for the benefit of the greater IB diploma. At the conclusion of my It is now two years of taking a class that was philosoph- good. Following CAS activities, we editorial, I decided that I was not later in my Senior year ical and about where knowledge are forced to reflect on our activities. planning on doing the IB diploma, and all of my IB class- comes from. Reflecting has allowed me to fully and here's why: I thought that the es are coming to an I believe that doing the IB di- appreciate my creativity, activity, and classes I was planning on taking end. After staying up ploma also helped me get into my service work. would academically challenge me, into the early hours of Courtesy of IBO.org choice of college. I have wanted to The fact that I can write this and whether or not I did the IB diploma. I the morning to finish go to the University of Michigan since reflect on my thinking from sopho- ever it illuminated the importance of feared that the rigors of the IB Diplo- up essays and projects, it’s hard to I was young and I like to believe that more year to senior year shows how deadlines. Since all classes I took ma program would leave me without believe, but I am a survivor of the IB doing the IB diploma helped make much I have changed as a student. in the IB program were IB classes, the time to enjoy extracurricular ac- program. that dream come true. Due to the I like to credit my strengthened writ- most of my assignments and essays tivities or socialize. After having the The IB program taught me how rigor of the IB diploma, when an ad- ing and thinking abilities to the IB had deadlines. Working to meet course selection meeting with my to deal with my deadly habit of pro- missions representative is reading Diploma and my ability to assess sit- those deadlines in a timely manner, guidance counselor at the end of my crastination. I’ve dealt with horrible through thousands of applications, it uations from new and different per- whether I started working on the as- sophomore year, I decided that I was procrastination habits throughout is advantageous to have IB classes spectives. I feel as though I am well signment weeks or hours before it not doing the IB diploma. high school. I’m not saying that the on your application. prepared to tackle the challenges was due, allowed me to learn how to Well…after contemplating my IB program completely banished my I was challenged to approach that college will bring me. I have the be an effective and efficient worker. decision for two long weeks, I called terrible habit of procrastination, how- tasks from new perspectives in the IB Diploma to thank for that. June 2017 Arts & Entertainment Husky Herald 11

The Addams Family Musical Garners 12 Metro Nominations Judy FIerman Staff Writer The Metropolitan High School Director – Ms. Debbie Toteda; Best Footlight Players to perform a part of nated for Outstanding Overall Pro- don’t bring home an award, it is still Theater Awards are being held this Stage Crew; Best Chorus; Best Duet the show for five minutes in front of duction, or in other words, the Best an exciting experience and honor to year on June 12, 2017 at the Pur- ("Live Before We Die") - Tim Morris everyone who is in attendance at this Musical this year. On Metros night, be nominated. chase College Concert Theater. and Gianna Prignano; Best Dance year’s awards ceremony. the entire cast will perform a song When the nominations were This annual awards ceremony hon- Performance - Allie Coonin; Best Christina Ledesma, a sopho- from the musical, along with five oth- read on a live stream, The Footlight ors achievements in musical theatre Cameo - Elijah Gropper (Lurch); more who was in the musical pro- er schools nominated for that same Players all got together in the HPAC on participating high school stages Best Actor in a Supporting Role - ductions these past two years, says, award.” and watched it together, hoping for in Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Nick Erb; Best Actor in a Leading “Every year high schools from West- The Footlight Players are all nominations in different categories. and Bergen counties. There are 53 Role - Tim Morris; Best Technical chester County and surrounding excited to perform this play one last When they got nominated for Best schools participating in the Metro Merit - Matt Novak (Assistant Direc- areas compete in the biggest event time together, hoping to win the Best Overall Production, the students awards, each competing to take a tor); Best Technical Merit - Jess Pra- in high school musical theatre, the Overall Production award. were so excited that they jumped Metro back home to their school. do (Stage Manager); and lastly, Best Metros. This year there are over 50 Last year, The Footlight Players and yelled, eager to perform a part On the strength of the Harrison High Overall Production. schools participating. Categories performed Guys and Dolls, and were of this tremendous production one School Footlight Players’ amazing Only six out of the 53 participat- range from outstanding duet to out- also nominated for 12 awards. last time. student production The Addams ing schools are nominated for best standing production. It is an exciting This continuing trend of Harri- We wish the best to all who Family Musical, it has been nominat- Overall Production, meaning Harri- night for all to enjoy and appreciate son High School getting all of these have been nominated and look for- ed for 12 Metro awards. son had one of the best productions their love for musical theatre! This nominations is an amazing thing, ward to this year’s Metro Awards The 12 nominations are for the of all. The nomination for Best Over- year The Addams Family Musical as all of the students’ and director’s ceremony. following: Best Lighting Design, Best all Production allows the Harrison was fortunate enough to be nomi- hard work is paying off. Even if they

Normal means getting lots of nominations. The cast of Addams Family Musical was nominated for Best Overall Production, a true honor. The cast will perform again for the Metro awards ceremony on June 12. Courtesy of Harrison Central School District

HEY HUSKIES! What are your plans for Summer?

“I’m going to be a camp coun- “Participating in a cartooning “I plan on working at a store “I’m going to Amsterdam and selor for a day camp in art program in NYC, then work- and doing a business program relaxing before college” Harrison” ing at Purchase Day Camp” at Saint Joseph’s University” -Sam Adler -Anne Marie Tucci -Michael Barletta -Adrianna Sacco Senior Freshman Sophomore Junior June 2017 12 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

“90 Second Interviews” is a feature wherein we sit down with two teachers and see how many random questions they can 90-Second answer in only 90 seconds.This issue we fo- cus on two masters of mathematics, crunching the numbers with Mr. Michael Ciavarella and Mr. Aidan Burns. Interviews Interviews coordinated by Allie Coonin and Jenniviv Bansah Burns Ciavarella

Favorite mathematician? Carl Gauss Favorite mathematician? Archimedes Favorite Theorem? Green’s Theorem Favorite Theorem? Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Favorite equation? Maxwell’s 3rd Equation Favorite equation? A= πr^2 How many digits of pi do you have memorized? How many digits of pi do you have memorized? 3 15 Favorite geometic shape? A sphere Favorite geometic shape? Frustum Favorite type of triangle? Equilateral Favorite type of triangle? Equilateral Favorite trignometry function? Inverse tangent function No Favorite trignometry function? Cosine Do you do your own taxes? Is your checkbook balanced? Yes Do you do your own taxes? No Were you always a numbers guy? No, I was a Is your checkbook balanced? Yes psychology major Were you always a numbers guy? Yes Names and ages of your children? Names and ages of your children? Peter - 5 and Sophie - 5 Hannah - 2 and a half; Joshua - 2 weeks Hometown? Yonkers, NY Hometown? Long Island They say all music is math. Play any instruments? They say all music is math. Play any instruments? Piano No Favorite musician? Brian Wilson Favorite musician? Zac Brown Band AP, IB, or SUPA? AP Calculus BC AP, IB, or SUPA? SUPA Favorite hobby? Playing the piano Favorite hobby? Playing sports Least favorite class when you were in high school? Least favorite class when you were in high school? Chemisty English If you could teach any class, what would it be? If you could teach any class, what would it be? Band If not Math, then Physics Pythagoras or Isaac Newton? Newton - Pythagoras Pythagoras or Isaac Newton? Newton had someone killed for threatening to reveal that the What is e ^ (i * pi)? -1 square root of 2 is irrational! How many sides are on a triskaidecagon? What is e ^ (i * pi)? No comment One less than a tetradecagon How many sides are on a triskaidecagon? A survey showed that three out of two people I guess 300 have trouble with fractions. Your thoughts? A survey showed that three out of two people Well, people that know zero about fractions can have trouble with fractions. Your thoughts? learn 100 times more if they study. It might be more than that. What do you get when you put root beer in What do you get when you put root beer in a square glass? A square a square glass? Beer Your favorite math joke/pun? Your favorite math joke/pun? “Cherry pie’s delicious, apple pies are too” (used to teach “Life is pointless without geometry” and “When a middle schoolers formulas for the area and circumference math teacher retires, they enter the aftermath” of a circle - C=pi*d and A=pi*r^2) Your hero? My grandfather, who was an engineer Your hero? My wife, because she is superwoman June 2017 Husky Herald 13 Arts & Entertainment Review: The Servant of Two Masters Miwa Goble Staff Writer The spring production this year was very different from acting in played by student director Tim Mor- was The Servant of Two Masters, the dramas I've done in the past,” ris and a disguised Beatrice played a comedy by the Italian playwright said senior Madeline Rawson, who by Madeline Rawson. Despite tech- Carlo Goldoni. The Servant of Two played Beatrice. “In dramas or trag- nical shortcomings and occasional Masters, fi rst written in 1746, fol- edies the only way to judge if the au- confusion in the audience, the show lows three protagonists: Truffaldino, dience enjoyed the play is to talk to prevailed, although the human spirit Beatrice, and Florindo. Florindo has them afterwards. However, in a com- was tested. fl ed to Venice after killing Beatrice's edy, actors get immediate and direct In an audience talk back, when brother in a duel, and Beatrice fol- feedback in the form of laughter. In asked what one of the challeng- lows him so they can get married. that way, many comedies tend to be es was, one actor responded with However, when she is unable to fi nd less staged than tragedies because “working with the student director,’ as him, she dresses up as her dead the actors react to the audience and there was much tension throughout brother and tries to collect the mon- improvise jokes in the performances the process. ey another character owed to him in depending on how the play is being Notable highlights of the play an effort to continue searching. Truf- received.” include when Allen Dennis’ charac- faldino is servant to them both, even In watching one of the play’s ter attempts suicide at the end of the though a servant is only supposed to performances, it was evident that the play, alongside Beatrice and Florindo serve one master at a time. Hilarity attempt at comedy and intended dra- as they experience a scene reminis- ensues as Truffaldino mixes up mail, matic irony did not land always land cent of Shakespeare’s Romeo and meals, and suitcases until fi nally Flo- successfully across the audience. Juliet. rindo and Beatrice fi nd each other at Freshman Michael Jubak played the end. No one knows it’s Beatrice: Madeline Rawson confronts Christian Collazo the role of the servant, Truffaldi- “Being part of this production as Pantelone in The Servant of Two Masters, directed by Tim Morris. no, who serves masters Florindo, Courtesy of Ms. Fusco Fidget Spinners: Focus Aid or Pointless Distraction? Emma Berkowitz Staff Writer The newest fad that seems to not all people -- with ADHD to do is presenting.” Freshman Nellie Fisher said, fascinate all students is fi dget spin- to focus their attention on what they This same article states that “I think it is interesting how some ners. As fi dget toys are super popu- want to focus on, because there's children without disorders may be children really use spinners to help lar, it is rare to not know what one is sort of a background motion that's buying spinners because “they're with concentration and for others the by now. Why are these spinners so occupying that need." responding to the stress they expe- spinners are just a distraction.” intriguing? As spinners help those who rience in the modern classroom, or An article about why fi dget spin- According to CNN in an article have concentration issues, what are that they are bored and just want to ners are popular from News CTV about fi dget spinners by AJ Willing- they doing to children who can pay play, having trouble learning based said, “Fidget spinners have become ham, “the little devices were original- attention? The spinners can now be on the way information is presented.” huge sellers in recent weeks, with ly designed to help students with at- distracting to children and teachers Spinners are growing more toy stores struggling to keep them in tention disorders like ADD -- experts while they used to be used to help popular because so many people stock.” say having something to occupy their with a child's ability to concentrate. have them and many children see Many use the spinners as a hands may help improve concentra- The CNN article also states that others so fascinated by the toy that game while the original purpose of tion.” fi dget spinners are being banned they want one themselves. them was to help with concentration This original purpose was a from many classrooms. It says, Courtesy of Ms. Fusco Sophie Berkowitz, a fourth issues. The popularity of these toys method of helping kids who need “spinners are visually distracting, need of fi dgeting such as fi dget grader at Purchase Elementary has increased rapidly over the past help paying attention, while now it and they can make some noise, so cubes. School said, “In my grade, everyone few months, causing many stores to seems as if every child has one. This it's not an ideal fi dget for the class- According to Inc. in an arti- has at least two spinners, I have four! sell out. Who knows what the next article says that spinners have been room.” The spinners can become the cle about the growing popularity of We play with our spinners when we trend to help kids feel occupied will used by teachers, guidance counsel- child's primary focus instead of the spinners by Tom Popomaronis, it are bored because it is fun to try and be? Maybe a new version of a fi dget ors, and doctors for a while, but are background focus. states, “instead of paying attention do different tricks with them. We all toy will be created that will take over just now becoming the latest trend. Fidget spinners are part of a to the lesson, the kids are watching trade our spinners to get cool ones toy aisles just like the fi dget spinner The same article stated that larger group of fi dget toys which can the fi dgets, subsequently missing that have different colors and de- has. “what a fi dget allows some people -- include other ways to fulfi ll one's important information teachers are signs.” Album Review: DAMN. By Kendrick Lamar

Chris Wallace, Sammy Kaplan, Ben Stein, Allie Coonin Staff Writers

Kendrick Lamar is back with to be the date he announced ect is different from all prior. His leased projects that didn't make pre- his fourth studio album, DAMN. the rumored album, DAMN., fi rst few albums told the stories vious albums. The album had a little He is coming off a somewhat quiet which dropped a week later on of poverty and the gang-stricken bit of everything pieced together, but 2016, where the Compton MC only April 14. streets of Compton, California. still did not live up to the expectations released one project: Untitled: Un- Statistically this is Kend- Tough beats and aggressive lyr- set by To Pimp a Butterfl y. mastered. The album did debut at rick’s best album to date, with ics allowed Kendrick to paint a DAMN. can be argued as a re- number one on the Billboard 200, each song on the album making picture of Compton from the out- invented Kendrick. Every one of the but soon fell to the bottom of the an appearance on the Billboard side looking in. He was a good tracks on the project speaks about charts. Kendrick’s pure art form was Hot 100. The album featured kid in a mad city. Close enough real world things. He represents evident, specifi cally within the track one lead single, “Humble,” to the street life to know the rules where he's from in a different fash- titles. However, the album did not which shot up to number one on and how the game is played, but ion. Without using the same type of surpass the expectations set by his the charts. The album has also he always managed to keep his style of many West coast rappers, previous album of the year contend- created praise locally. DAMN. Courtesy of hands clean. his beats are very smooth and sub- er, To Pimp a Butterfl y. has fi lled the speakers of cars the songs, I could pick up even the To Pimp a Butterfl y, the al- tle. Kendrick just fl ows over the top After guest spots on numerous and the headphones of students subtle nuances and I guess that was bum of the year contender, consist- and they work together. He skillfully projects, including Travis Scott’s throughout Harrison High School. one of his goals, letting the listeners ed of funkadelic undertones to hip encapsulates the young black Amer- Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, His album has a little bit for every- see how the slightest words or sen- hop beats full of political content in- ican experience and of course about and the Weeknd’s Starboy, Kendrick body to enjoy. tences used could actually mean cluding allusions to the Black Lives who he is. It is clear Lamar intends to returned to the solo scene with the “It was so astonishing to see something greater, which is a step Matter movement and systemic rac- bring the stories of the dismissed and release of his single “The Heart Part Kendrick sum up his story and point into understanding his point of view. ism. He wanted to use his position the disenfranchised to light through 4.” On the track, Kendrick hinted at of view on society in just 14 songs,” This album is very enlightening and of infl uence and power to spread his newest album. All you have to be an album release on April 7, with the said junior Jenniviv Bansah. “Even powerful.” the message of peace and equality. is you and listen closely -- Kendrick lyric, “Y’all got till April the 7th to get though some songs are provoca- DAMN. is an extension of Ken- His only release in 2016, Untitled, will have you like DAMN! y’all sh** together.” April 7 turned out tive, it is lyrical. After listening to drick’s artistic exploration. This proj- Unmastered was made up of unre- 14 June 2017 Husky Herald Sports

Boys’ Varsity Tennis Finishes Season Strong Darin Iraj Staff Writer The Boys’ Varsity Tennis chester 6-1 and Pelham 6-1. Alper and junior Tucker Martino Team finished the season strong However, the Huskies faced also overcame the challenge of with a record of 11 wins and 4 a tough loss against Byram Hills such a large team of young and losses. This team was comprised 2-5 and a close match with Rye old players and motivated them of one of the most talented group 3-4. to work hard together in order to of players that Harrison has ever Coach Quan Huynh has gain victory. seen. been instrumental in leading According to senior Captain The team captured some big this team to great success this Adam Alper, “This year was a wins against Ardsley 6-0, East- year. Captains senior Adam huge improvement compared- to last because overall we had more depth in our lineup helping us win in closer matches.” For the second year, Harri- son hosted the San Marco Tour- nament on April 29 and 30. The Tournament is named after long- time Edgemont tennis coach and athletic director Jim San Marco and features the most competi- Big Serve. Harrison senior Adam Alper connects on a serve in a home match tive teams from Section 1, Long against Rye on April 18. Island, New York City, and pri- vate schools. made it to the doubles champion- doubles teams were Conner The Harrison Huskies won ship and finished second. Griff/David Griff and Tucker Mar- against St. Francis Prep 4-1 in The Huskies also had six tino/Matt Dugoff. the first round and then lost to players advance to Sectionals, Coach Quan is already look- Trinity 5-0 in the second round. which was the most in at last five ing forward to a more successful The successful season for years. season next year. the varsity team was further Adam Alper stated that, “The strengths of this team showcased in the postseason “Sending so many players is our youth,” he said. “We have playoffs. to Sectionals this year really a lot of talented young players Harrison Varsity Tennis showed how deep and strong our which bodes well for the future of Strong Backhand. Harrison’s Ben Lubovitz puts some oomph into his return had 10 players represented in team is.” Harrison Tennis.” during a match against rival Rye. the Conference II Tournament. Adam Alper and Benjamin Photos courtesy of Tommy McAdam Tucker Martino and Matt Dugoff Lubowitz played singles. The Girls’ Lacrosse Caps Off Year With Big Postseason Victory

Sarina Iraj Co-Sports Editor The Harrison Girls’ Varsity son, senior Theresa Shanahan year was due to better commu- terfinals against Tappan Zee as said, “This year was a great im- Lacrosse Team faced a challeng- and senior Nicole Waldman, this nication and “the transition that Harrison was winning 3-0 early provement and our best ever.” ing season this past spring with team was focused, practiced saved the game.” on in the game, but ended up The future of this team holds a record of 10-7. Caitlin Rooney hard and was determined to im- The Huskies continued on losing 9-6. great promise and the returning returned as head coach for the prove their record. a winning streak against Nanuet Despite such a tough loss, players hope that next year the third consecutive year, assisted This was evident early in 16-6, Eastchester 15-9, and Bri- by Megan Connolly. the season against Nyack where arcliff 14-1. With the strong leadership the Huskies won 8-5. This was a However, Pelham was able of the coaches and captains ju- crucial victory for the confidence to upset Harrison by only one nior Brie Losito, senior Erin Nel- of Harrison players since Nyack goal and a final score of 8-9. had defeated This defeat only drove Harrison the Huskies to fight harder and ensure victo- 15-7 last year ry against Croton 18-7, Horace in the first round Greeley 17-15, Ardsley 16-1, and of the Class Keio Academy 17-4. B Sectionals. The most heartbreaking loss Harrison led of the season was the final game 6-4 at the half at Rye. Harrison was leading at and with 2:05 halftime 5-3, but lost control of minutes left to the game in the second half with the game when a final score of 7-8. Jessica Savia- The Huskies quickly put this no made a long upsetting loss aside and pre- pass upfield to pared to face Clarkstown North in Coast to Coast. Harrison midfielder Brie Losito carries the ball up the field unencumbered during a home game on April 28. Sydney Savia- the first round of the post season Photos courtesy of Tommy McAdam no who scored playoffs. The Harrison Huskies and secured dominated the game and won the lead. Kath- 16-7. The leading scorers were the Harrison Huskies were proud team will be better prepared to leen Lino had 8 Brie Losito and Sydney Saviano to have made it this far in the advance further in the playoffs. saves. Accord- with 5 goals each. Kathleen Lino playoffs for the first time in the Tight Defense. Harrison junior midfielder Sarina Iraj steps ing to Coach had 12 saves in goal. history of Harrison Girls’ Varsity up against an opposing Croton Tiger, in a game where the Rooney, the The season came to a dev- Lacrosse. Huskies dominated, 18-7. difference this astating end in the Class B quar- Senior Nicole Waldman June 2017 Sports Sports Husky Herald 15 Boys’ Golf Rolls Through Postseason Sammy Kaplan Co-Sports Editor

The Harrison High School Boys’ first year on the team, the leadership After the first Golf team brought home the hard- from the upperclassmen allowed day of the tourna- ware this season. The Huskies cap- me to engage with the tradition of ment four of the sev- tured a League title, a Conference the program. It feels like i've been a en Harrison golfers title, State Championship bids, and Varsity Golfer for much longer than I advanced to the sec- a number one team ranking heading have been.” ond round as Brian into the postseason. Over 70 golf teams participated Aslanian and Luke The Huskies cruised through in Section One this golf season, with Steinthal finished in a the regular season recording a only the top 60 golfers advancing to tie for seventh place, whopping 14 wins, and only two the individual portion of the Section Dylan Karofsky fin- losses. The team was led by an up- Championships. Out of the 60, Harri- ished 13th, and Joe perclassmen nucleus that featured son represented seven as junior Bri- Reilly finished 17th. junior captain Brian Aslanian, senior an Aslanian, senior Luke Steinthal, The Asla- captain Luke Steinthal, and senior senior Billy Daraio, sophomore Jo- nian-Steinthal duo captain Dylan Karofsky. seph Reilly, senior Dylan Karofsky, carried their domi- “The upperclassmen really set junior Mike Cappelli, and senior Will nance into the sec- the standard,” freshman Eric Mehl- Pizzutello all qualified for the individ- ond round, earning man said. “Even though it is only my ual Section Championships. bids to the State The Seven. Pictured here, left to right, are Joe Reilly, Mike Capelli, Dylan Karofsky, Luke Stein- thal, Brian Aslanian, Billy Daraio, and Will Pizzutello.These seven qualified among the top 60 golfers in Section 1.

performance and the team's perfor- has concluded, but Brian Aslanian Championship, mance this season.” and Luke Steinthal will continue their and finishing in the The Huskies continued their seasons and represent Harrison Golf top nine of Sec- postseason run at the Team Confer- at this year’s State Championship, tion One. Aslanian ence Championships. Harrison won which will be held at Cornell Univer- recorded two 75s the Conference Title over Hendrick sity. to finish in third Hudson, Byram Hills, and Pearl Riv- Despite falling just short of a place, and Stein- er. As a result the Huskies clinched a section title, the Harrison Golf team thal finished in a spot in the Team Section Champion- captured many honors this season. three way tie for ship. Aslanian led the way, shooting A 14-2 record, a League Champion- seventh. a 38. ship, a Conference Championship, “I set a goal The Huskies faced off against seven Sectional participants, and for myself earlier three of the top High School Golf pro- two State qualifiers show how good this year to make it grams around in the Team Section this program and team is. to states and that's Championship, taking on Scarsdale, “The team exceeded all my ex- exactly what I Bronxville, and Rye. The Huskies fell pectations,” coach Phil Digioia said. Bound for States. Harrison senior Luke Steinthal and junior Brian Aslanian pose with Coach Di- did,” junior Brian gioia, after earning bids to States. just short of a section title finishing “I am very proud of how we per- Aslanian said. Photos courtesy of Harrison Central School District second to Scarsdale. formed this year." “I'm definitely The team portion of the season proud of both my Boys’ Lacrosse Has Successful Season With First Year Coach Matt Cipolla

Jack Roshco Co-Managing Editor

Coming into the season with nor Novak and Teddy Corcoran. mond Sanchez, and sophomore help of its own, with second-year kos and Tommy McCooey. extremely high expectations, the The offense hummed along Alejandro Aguirre all stepping starting goalie junior Henry Al- Junior Drew Grauer sang Huskies’ Lacrosse team lived up in pretty much every game, scor- up and playing a tough, physical varado taking over a few games the praises of the entire group, to every one of them, finishing ing double-digit saying, “Everyone real- the season with nine wins and goals on numer- ly stepped up. We got only six losses. ous occasions, scoring when we need- New coach Matt Cipolla namely against ed scoring, defense began the season on the right New Rochelle, when we needed de- foot, starting his tenure with a with 17, and fense, and the goalies 3-0 record, and establishing the Tappan Zee and stood on their heads Harrison group as one that was Eastchester, when we needed them both solid defensively and with a with ten. to also. We just played high-octane offense. McLaughlin a really strong team The team faced their first de- was the unques- game for the whole feat against Scarsdale, losing a tioned leader year.” nail-biter in the closing minutes, of the offense, The Huskies which was how the majority of racking up both capped off the regular the losses came for the Huskies his 300th point season with a dom- this year, with only two losses and 200th goal inant 10-2 win over coming by large margins, and during an out- Eastchester on Senior one coming in overtime. standing senior Night, giving their lead- The team for the most part campaign, rank- ers an excellent send- played far better than their re- ing in the top off on their home turf. cord might suggest. The first half ten in both cat- Unfortunately, the of the season was especially egories in Sec- season ended with a strong, with a start of seven wins tion One for the tough playoff loss in the and only two losses, to Scarsdale season as well. first round against John Photos courtesy of Tommy McAdam and Ramapo. They were led by a The de- Jay-Cross River, but strong group of senior captains: fense certainly the team will look back Scanning the D. Harrison midfielder Tyler Menniti looks to make a pass in a key home game against Byram Jack Wilson, Matt McLaugh- held up their end Hills on May 3. The Huskies defeated the Bobcats 8-7. on the 2016-17 season lin, Kyle Staltieri, and Thomas of the bargain as Courtesy of Tommy McAdam with plenty of pride. Gresham. well. Senior cap- In addition to those three ex- tain Staltieri led cellent senior leaders, there were a group of stand-out long-poles, defensive game, helping to ease over by himself and leading a huge contributions from junior Ty- with juniors Austin Evans, Ethan the burden on the scorers. goaltending corps that also in- ler Menniti and sophomores Con- Evans, Justin Sanchez and Ray- The defense certainly had cluded juniors Pasquale Koura- Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org June 2017 Volume XX I Issue 4 Boys’ Varsity Baseball Playoff Run Comes Up Short

Sammy Kaplan Co-Sports Editor

It was a remarkable cam- The Huskies looked to play This paign for this year’s Varsity the upset card again in their sec- mentality Baseball team. The Huskies fin- ond round matchup against sec- was pres- ished the year with 13 wins, and ond seeded Hendrick Hudson. ent once a remarkable postseason run The media considered Harrison again as that fell just one win short of the an underdog, however the team the Hus- title game. never felt that way. kies pulled This year’s team had big “We always believed that no out anoth- shoes to fill as last year’s team matter who we played it was our er upset graduated five seniors from a game to lose,” junior Scott Lobel win on group that made it all the way to said. “We carried that mentality the road. the section semis. In fact, three throughout the season and into It was a of the graduates, currently play these huge playoff games.” defensive

Memorial Game. In honor of Andrew Gurgitano, #14, a Husky forever, Harrison played Rye. Pictured here for the ceremony are (left to right): Dr. Louis Wool, Superintendent of Harrison Central School Dis- trict, Coach Michael Bruno, Rye Garnets, Matt Bruno, Chris Galano, Harrison Athletic Director, and Eric Bratberg, Harrison Huskies. Photos courtesy of Tommy McAdam

Carthy said. “In the playoffs they son with a second straight ap- battle led by se- really rose to the occasion when pearance in the section final nior pitcher Mike it mattered most, in the win or go four, a second place finish in Hendler who car- home games.” the league, and 13 wins. This ried the Huskies With the win the Huskies ad- consistent success has made throughout a gru- vanced to the section semi finals Harrison baseball a landmark eling 2-1 win. and were met by Nyack. Despite program atop section one. “The Hend- a tremendous effort it did not go “The team really came to- ler brothers’ were their way, falling to the Indians gether as a singular unit this a force on the 6-2. Junior Scott Lobel drove in year,” said junior Thomas Zink. mound through- the two RBIs in the loss. “The seniors graduating laid the out the season” Despite the loss, the Hus- foundation for those coming up junior Luke Mc- kies still had an incredible sea- the ranks.” Throwing heat. Senior Mike Hendler tosses a fastball toward home plate in the third annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game. Harrison came up short, losing 7-1.

at the collegiate level. The Huskies over- came the loss of experi- enced players from the get-go, winning four out of their first five contests to open the season. How- ever, later in the season leading up to the playoffs Harrison lost momentum losing five of seven to fin- ish the year. “Those last seven games were a lesson and a test for us,” junior Luke McCarthy said. “We learned that in order for us to win tight, tough games in the playoffs we have to raise our intensity when it matters most.” The tenth seeded Huskies did just that open- ing the postseason with a 6-1 upset win over the seven seed, Eastchester. Senior Matt Handler was solid on the mound, while Mike Arlotta fueled the of- fense with a home run. Making contact. Senior Mike Hendler hits a line drive as catcher Alex Noga waits for the pitch during the game at Silver Lake Park on April 22.