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Triton High School Triton’s Student-Produced Newspaper January 9, 2018 Familiar Face Back At Triton Senior Superlatives After 32 years, former student returns to Triton as guidance secretary By Lindsey Laudenslager Released Staff Writer Becky Piecewicz grew up in Byfield, Massa- The votes are in for the Class of 2018 ‘Mosts’ chusetts, and attended Triton Regional High By Sofia DeSimone School. She graduated with the class of 1985 Staff Writer and was close friends with some current Triton The votes are in and have been counted — superlatives for the class of staff members, including Middle School Princi- 2018 have been released. pal Alan MacRae. Two weeks ago, seniors spent their advisory voting on superlatives for In an interview, Piecewicz, the guidance the senior class. After much debate over who would get what, the list was department’s new secretary, said she was all released on the Friday before Christmas break. The Triton Voice sat down about school spirit. She joined leaders club, with some winners to see how they felt about their new title. See who became class secretary, and was a member of ended up winning each category for the Class of 2018 student council, field hockey, track, and home- . coming. She says some of her best memories were made in high school and still has many Class Clowns Julia Rennie, Steven Particelli close friends that she made here a Triton. “I can’t say I didn’t see this coming. It really is a gift Piecewicz offered the Triton Voice some year- to be able to make anyone laugh. And at the end, I’m book photos from her senior year and pointed glad that I got it with Steven too, even though he isn’t out some well known Triton staff. funny.” “I am the top right,” said Piecewicz. “Yeah! — Julia Rennie Flowered turtlenecks and overall jumpers - “It’s pretty cool that Julia, and I got it because we’re word! The guy on the left is one of my extra good friends.” special long-time friends, Alan MacRae! And — Steven Particelli on the bottom left on the same page is one of the nicest, smartest, most talented people I know, Best Smile Emily Muzi, Dylan Leavitt Ms. Densmore!” said Piecewicz. The Voice sat down with Piecewicz and discussed her redis- Taken from one of her high school yearbooks, Beck Most Likely Katie MacDonald, Brandon Eppa covery of Triton. Piecewicz (top, right), the new guidance secretary, to be on His What subject interested you the most in had classmates familiar to Triton today, including or Her Phone school and why? Middle School Principal Alan MacRae (top, left), I loved French and English classes. I ex- and music teacher, Ms. Sue Densmore (bottom, Most Sadie Woodward, Luke Groder celled in it so that probably is why I had a knack left) (courtesy photo). Generous for it. I loved the literature. Oh, and also reading and essays. I also loved my teachers. Chemistry, was always built at my house on Greentree Lane in Best Dressed Taylor Penniman, Owen Heffernan calculus, and physics were not my thing. Byfield. Me and my friends were all very close. “Here are some fashion tips. No jeans, only khakis. In high school what did you do in your My friends from high school are still some of my Sweats on a very rare occasion. No jeans, jeans are a spare time? very favorite people. We also really loved and ap- no. In the warmer days, you can’t go shorts and a t- I guess I just hung out with my friends, like preciated our teachers and advisors. They were shirt, you have to go shorts and long sleeve or pants a very big group of friends. I went to the beach very supportive, kind, and funny. and short sleeve. You can’t do both. It has to be off a lot when it was warm, and I played a lot of How did you deal with the stress of high set. Oh and layers, layers, layers. That’s very im- sports. I was always just running around. school? portant. Also, you can’t wear two of the same colors What was your favorite memory of your It could get stressful, but my parents never put for a shirt and pants.” senior year? a lot of stress on me. They knew I would just do — Owen Heffernan I think Homecoming was always so much what I needed to do. I did have stress but it was fun. Back then, each class built a float, and it See GUIDANCE on page 2 Most Shannon Lanphear, Justin Stanley Caffeinated

Best Friends Marlee Smith & Julia Cordeau, Steven Particelli & Triton’s Changes in 2017 Colin Ganzenmuller “I’m so happy. Years from now I’ll be able to look A review of top differences since the year began back in my yearbook and remember the fun times my best friend and I had!” — Julia Cordeau By Emily Wood when she genuinely needs to use a computer or “(Colin and I) have known each other forever so it Staff Writer Chromebook. “I think it’s just really unfair to the students,” was cool that we were voted as best friends.” A lot of changes have been made to Triton — Steven Particelli High School since 2017 began. “I believe said Gordon. “The library should be open to any- change is something that comes with every new one, especially when we only have one free period year,” junior, Justina Donahue says. a day to catch up on our assignments.” Biggest Flirt Sofie DeSimone, Ben Hall The changes that have been put in place this Another difference made this September is the “Chivalry is dead. My mom is going to be so proud.” year have affected the students of Triton and new snack policy. Assistant Principal, Kathryn — Ben Hall how they have gone about their daily schedules. Dawe got multiple complaints from teachers about The biggest differences include the new li- students arriving late to class third period because Most Sleep May Ganzenmuller, Cameron Willey brary policy, the vending machines closing, no they were getting a snack from the cafeteria or the Deprived “My mom can’t know about this.” more snacks being available in the café during vending machines. Dawe later announced the en- — May Ganzenmuller third period, the Halloween parade cancellation, forcement an updated snack policy. If students the new word of the day on the announcements, want to buy a snack from the cafeteria, they must Busiest Bee Taylor Penniman, Stephen Baiardi and birthday pencils that Mr. Ruggere hands out do so before the first bell rings, not during the day. “I’m involved in every aspect of our high school every week. Donahue says of the policy, “I understand why community. From performing arts to athletics to The learning commons new rules that started the policy was made this year. Some kids used to student government, I like to be a part of everything. this school year has caused commotion and an- take advantage of snack period and would take 10 Take advantage of every opportunity I’m given.” ger throughout the Viking student body. Stu- minutes or more to go buy a snack. I like to bring — Stephen Baiardi dents now must get a pass from a teacher to my snack from my house, so it doesn’t effect me come down to the library during study periods, or get me mad like most other people.” Best Carly MacDonald, Henrik Ernst and study teachers are allowed to give out only This is the first year in Triton history that the Procrastinator “Well, I use a very strategic approach to complete five passes to the library per class. Not many seniors couldn’t walk in their Halloween Parade. my work. First of all, I don’t worry about it. If you students enjoy this change, and some find it to Every year, seniors get together with their friends don’t stress about things, then it’s easier to do it in be more of a hassle than a benefit. and create their own costume ideas for the Hallow- the end. So, what I do is I get my work, I wait, take “Since my freshman year, I always loved the een Parade where they march in front of the high my time, look over it, make sure I know what I’m luxury of being able to come to the library dur- school. Due to the electricity being out the day doing, then just do it, eventually. And that’s how you ing my studies. I used to be able to come down before and on Halloween, school was out of ses- become the best procrastinator. You have to be tacti- here and do my work while hanging out with my sion for those two days, which meant the parade cal.” friends. It was a nice break when you have five was canceled and teachers had to catch up with — Henrik Ernst 58-minute classes each day” senior Tina Gordon their classes as soon as Triton reopened. Seniors explained. were not very happy about this change. Most Likely Marisa Soffron, Josh Darcy Gordon said she feels like it is a bother to got “Not chill. My friends and I were ready to to be Late to to the library this year. She usually isn't allowed show everyone the best group costume out of them Graduation to get a pass because of the new rules, even all and we didn't even get the chance to,” senior William Parsons explained. See SUPERLATIVES on page 2 Triton High School Page 2 January 9, 2018 2017: The year in Memes, from ‘Salt Bae’ to the ‘floor is lava’ By Mitchell Wolpert millenials who grew up watching Staff Writer Spongebob. The year of 2017 was truly a meme- In June the internet was blessed with filled year. Millions of memes were “the floor is lava/commitment/etc.” posted everywhere from Twitter to In- memes. These relatable memes swept stagram and everywhere in between. through Instagram and Twitter rapidly Here’s a quick rundown of the best and still linger to this day. memes of the whole year. The rather odd “boneless ice” meme January was the month of the “Salt brought a somewhat questionable humor Bae” meme. Originating from Twitter to the month of July. August was the month the this meme rapidly gained popularity, August “distracted boyfriends.” “distracted boyfriend” meme surfaced. reaching over 2 million views in less May featured Spongebob. than 48 hours. This wildly popular meme was shared The “cash me ousside” meme took millions of times and is still very promi- social media by storm in February after nent on Instagram. a previous episode of Dr. Phil featuring In anticipation of the holiday season, the hilarious catchphrase re-aired. the meme “You’ve Heard of the Elf on March began the long lasting “How the Shelf…”, which gave multiple comi- Italians do ___” meme, that had hun- cal rhymes parodying the Elf on the dreds and hundreds of witty variations. Shelf appeared in mid-September. The month of April brought an ar- Most recently, in November Apple ray of memes related to 13 Reasons made headlines when a glitch ? Why which was just released on Netflix. caused the word “I” to appear as “A Many social media users were quick to However, the most prominent one was In June, “the floor is lava.” September/October was poke fun at Apple for this rather annoy- the rather crass “welcome to your tape” about Elf on the Shelf. meme. ing issue. The “mocking spongebob” meme Works Consulted: “Know Your that reached its peak popularity in May Meme.” Know Your Meme, knowyour- brought back the good old days for meme.com/.

July was about “boneless ice.” November’s twist on “I love you.”

SUPERLATIVES from page 1

Most Likely to be Upset They Sydney Accomando, Justin Flodman March featured “how Italians do __.” Didn’t Win a Superlative

January’s “Salt Bae.” Best Shoulder to Cry On Tina Gordon, Joe Killion Most Likely to Start a Revolution Grace Tanch, Charlie Auwerda

Most Artistic Chloe Allard, Chris Brennan

Gym Class Hero Alex Kennedy, Tommy Lapham

Most Likely to Succeed Haley Morgan, Jonah Davis

February’s “Cash me ousside.” April’s “your tape.”

GUIDANCE from page 1 Not in a million years did I think I more social problems. I was a top student would walk through these doors again, and I freaked out when I needed to, but not because I didn't like it, but I was just every day wasn't stressful. It was more ready to move on. Out of college I like, ‘did I study enough for my British lit moved to Washington, D.C., and worked class and all the kings, Battle of Has- for a TV station and then came back to tings?’ I don't know, stuff like that. Boston and worked for an ad agency and What were your plans after gradu- made TV commercials. ating high school? What is one thing that has changed My plans were to attend UMass- drastically since you went to school Amherst for communication. I wanted to here at Triton? do this because I loved film and TV pro- I just feel like it’s all the same. It’s duction and because of MTV. Oh yeah, the same culture, I guess because its and I remember we had just gotten MTV American culture. It was exactly the in our town, and I knew every video. same way in seventh grade going down Well, that's back when they played music the hallway screaming. I felt the same videos and there were probably, maybe, way as you students feel: ‘What teachers 50 in rotation. The reason I knew them like me? What teachers don’t like me? was actually because I had an MTV Are they mad at me? Do you think he membership card. But that's basically will date me? Who’s he going to prom why I wanted to do communications. with?’ So I don’t think a lot has What experiences in high school do changed, only the school offers a lot you wish you had more of? more academically. I had high school pretty good. My What’s your favorite part about high school experience was like a movie, being back at Triton? like Sixteen Candles or whatever. I was The department, and I’ve never one of those people who really loved high worked with friendlier group of people, school and got a lot out of it. everyone here is so nice. This depart- How did you meet your best friend ment has been an amazing adjustment in high school? Are you still in touch for me at my age because I used to be a with them? super crazy, ambitious person. I defined Definitely still in touch with them. myself by my job. I lived, breathed, Actually one of my old boyfriends in high working, and the single life. I loved it. I school was in my wedding. But also me worked 24/7, but everything changed and my husband grew up here together. when I got married, wanted to work less, My very best friend I met in seventh and spent more time home. grade. She lived in Rowley and she was What is one thing you could say to also in my wedding. your senior year self? Did you ever think you would be If I could say something to my senior back at Triton? Or what other plans year self: Work hard, don't stress, be Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Henrik Ernst (Best Procrastinator); Steven did you have for a job? kind to each other, and be your best self. Particelli and Julia Rennie (Class Clowns); Julia Cordeau (left) and Marlee Smith Don't stress. Don't stress. Don't stress! (right) (Best Friends): and Owen Heffernan (Best Dressed) (Courtesy photos).