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Look at our Halloween Center Spread pg. 10-11 Volume 48, No. 1 Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA 02601 October 2012 Grant Expands AP Program By Richie Carter they serve as an opportunity for Staff Writer first time AP students to see what taking an AP class is like, and what they should expect on the exam. The classes are supposed It’s a chilly September morning at 7:30 a.m. when many to be a condensed and focused are still sleeping but some high- study time for students. school students are already up “We can teach eight and preparing for another day of hours of work in only two to photo by Molly Marcotte school. Baffled early risers drive four,” said Vice Principal Scott The Raider defense, crucial to this season’s success, holds rival D-Y in a 55-14 landslide victory. by the school mouth a gape as Pyy. students load the buses. It’s a Concerns have been Saturday; there’s no school today, raised that an influx of students unless you’re enrolled in math, would dilute the AP courses Gillette Bound? science, or English AP class and as teachers would be forced to are attending an extra day of accommodate more students with a varying range of skills. As lessons. Undefeated Raiders Set Sights on Superbowl BHS continues to develop the MMSI, or Massachusetts professional student, one who Math & Science Initiative, is a By Mark Russell to do to be effective and help the points each time. shows up each day wanting to state program with the goal of work and prepares for the post- Staff Writer team win,” and has led an all Although the passing bridging academic achievement out aerial assault on opponents, game is the main staple of the high school world, Clark stresses and access gaps. In plain terms, that the workload will be on the throwing touchdowns left and Red Raider offense, the running MMSI provides funding for right, including a 98-yard throw game has proved effective time students themselves, and that “all n the opening kick- Barnstable High School to grow O to Dylan Morris against rival after time. In a close game in of our students should have the off of the 2012 season, senior kick and improve its already strong Dennis-Yarmouth. Peabody has monsoon-like conditions against ability to choose the highest level returner Tedaro France took the AP program, specifically in math, already thrown for three, four- former state leader Everett, in of rigor.” ball out of the end zone, carrying science, and English. A large touchdown games and has been which Peabody was unable to However, this holds the ball over 100 yards and part of the grant is pushing more extremely accurate hitting his properly grip the ball, the team different meaning for each starting the Raiders’ undefeated students to take AP classes, to targets at will. was led by a work horse effort individual. season off with a bang. “prepare our students to be top This success in the from junior utility running “Students should be With a bye last weekend, notch,” said Principal Patrick passing game has been anchored back and wide receiver Hayden customizing their schedules and just four games to go in Clark, adding, “it all boils down by the stellar play of the offensive Murphy. according to their passions and regular play, the team should be to commitment.” line, giving Peabody all day in the Not only does interests. We want more students playoff bound. This is where the pocket, allowing for his receivers Barnstable have a wide variety of preparing for the post-high school This season has been Saturday classes come in. to break coverage downfield. offensive sets, but as of late the world and being comfortable with a changing of the guard for Students who go to all three in “We’re not the biggest Raider defense has answered the their own goals. We’ve created a the Barnstable Red Raiders, each subject tend to score a point offensive line, but I think we call. Led by play-making safety menu for life, but it’s still up to transitioning from four-year higher on the AP exam, according surprise opponents with how Ryan Litchman and the hard- the student to know the options veteran D.J. Crook over to senior to an evaluation commissioned relentless we are and how hitting Andrew Ellis, the defense available,” said Clark. Nick Peabody. Last season, by MMSI. Saturday classes aren’t hard we hit,” said Senior Tom has been airtight, suffocating Both Clark and Pyy Peabody stepped into Crook’s mandatory, but are designed to Grimmer. This solid work up teams such as Sandwich expressed gratitude at the effort place when he was sidelined due help motivated AP students hear front has allowed the Barnstable and Durfee, while holding put in by faculty to make MMSI to injury. what they’re learning in a different offense to dominate teams such powerhouse Everett to a single a success, especially all the Peabody has taken the way to better their understanding as Durfee and D-Y, putting up 55 Continued on pg. 7 role in stride “doing what I have Continued on pg. 7 of the subject. At the same time, Bewitching Crucible Opens in Two Weeks By Molly Marcotte just really want to have a part in.” Staff Writer And for cast member Charlie Nash, having a lead role in “The Crucible” is unlike any role he has played in the or the first time ever, F past. Nash describes the role the Barnstable High School as “a serious one, more serious Drama Club is putting on Arthur than anyone I’ve played in past Miller’s “The Crucible” this productions.” November. Directed by English Nash, who plays John teacher and drama club advisor Proctor added, “I’m excited to Jeff Billard, the upcoming play play a character that holds a lot of is creating a lot of excitement for importance, especially in a play the crew and cast members. that relates to audiences just as Billard describes the photo by Richie Carter play as “one of those plays you Continued on pg. 7 The marquee outside the school displays a busy fall schedule for the BHSDC. Inside Insight: Obama vs. Romney? pg. 3 Meet the New Teachers pg. 5 Sports Photos pg. 17 2 opinion Wrist Bands Don’t Start Revolutions “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” NFL Coach Vince Lombardi knew what he was talking about when it came to football, but it’s interesting to think this same idea of willpower can be applied to academics. Barnstable Superintendent of Schools Mary Czajkowski started off her speech at the first AP for All Rally on Oct. 1 by quoting Lombardi with the follow up that in Barnstable, every student has the ability to reach his or her full potential, take an Advanced Placement course, and be successful. She went on to say that the only thing editorial cartoon by Alex Devine holding students back from AP courses is a lack of willpower on their part. After all, the goal of Barnstable’s new grant, the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative, or MMSI, is to increase AP enrollment, Letter to the Editor particularly in math, science, and English. In the long run, this influx of enrollment in AP courses will give students an advantage when Dear Editor, 90, Section 14, the law is stated cause the death or injury of both applying for college because colleges will recognize the academic As we go back to school, as follows: yourself and those around you. rigor that goes on at Barnstable High School. many of us resume our fast- The next time you see As Principal Patrick Clark put it, your college application paced lives filled with school, “Every person operating a motor a horse on or near a road, please will be moved into the “hot pile” of college admissions because your sports, and social activities. In vehicle shall bring the vehicle slow down, stop if necessary, and transcript is from Barnstable High School. some aspects of this rigorous way and the motor propelling it use the utmost caution. After all, Now, this isn’t by any means a bad thing. Pushing students to of life, people don’t realize the immediately to a stop when it is the law! reach their potential is great, and if it will eventually make Barnstable impact they have on the world approaching a cow, horse, or transcripts look better to colleges, all the better. Throwing Barnstable’s around them. other draft animal being led, Drive safely, AP students a rally that explains from many different perspectives how As high school students, ridden or driven, if such Barnstable High School important taking upper level classes are with our marching band, a driving becomes an important part animal appears to be frightened Equestrian Club Massachusetts State Representative, and rubber bracelets that preach of our lives, and one that we may and if the person in charge shall the anthem: “AP for ALL” is excellent. take for granted. It is, however, signal to do so; and, if traveling It’s awesome to get recognition for academics in High School, important for us to be aware of all in the opposite direction to that in and it’s about time. But let’s get real here. Handing out bracelets isn’t of the laws involved in driving- which such animal is proceeding, going to start an acedemic revolution.