THE HOOT Volume 1 October 2017 The Trip Of A Lifetime By Elizabeth McGowan Timberlane gives many opportunities to students throughout the year. They give opportunities to go to shows, to get scholarships, and even to travel. This past summer one of these trips gave six Timberlane students the opportunity of a lifetime. On June 26th 2017, six Timberlane High School students and one chaperone boarded the airplane that brought them to Tanzania, Africa for 10 days, and these 10 days were days that they would never forget. However, the students preparation for this trip began long before June 26th. With a new country comes new diseases. In Tanzania there are many different diseases and viruses that you can contract that are very rare to get in the United States. For example, diseases and viruses such as malaria, hepatitis a, and typhoid are all much more common in Tanzania. Therefore, before going to Africa the students on the trip had to get the hepatitis a, and typhoid vac- cine, as well as take a malaria pill when they were on the trip. Tanzania, Africa is a very different place than the United States is. For example, in the United States you can rarely walk down the street without seeing someone in shorts, or a tight shirt. Howev- er, in Tanzania they are required to wear pants and it is looked down upon if you choose to wear tight clothing. Therefore, the students attending this trip packed solely pants, and loose shirts for the trip. TRHS Students Left to Right: Sam Valorose, Nate Alexander, Ryan Monahan, Julia Ramsdell, Story continued on Page 4 Caroline Diamond, and Hannah Sorenson An Exchange of Cultures A Freshman Adventure By Kayla Bowen By Maria Heim This years freshman are off with the sound of a horn! No, not the bells, the class trip to Adventurelore! Located in Danville, NH, the excursion took place in four waves of students from Monday, September 11th, to Thursday, September 14, 2017. At the camp, students are able to participate in many activ- ities. Adventurelore is based right on a lake, perfect for aquatics. activities. They are working together and having fun while getting toFor know the first each half other of the better. day, After participants lunchtime, engage all students in team buildingtook part in a relay. The race included running, biking, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Morgan Lewis, a freshman, participated in the relay and took the victory alongside her team, “It was a great way to show team effort while having fun at the same time.” Every student participated in at least one event. The day started out by counting off into groups, so you couldn’t Studying abroad is a common dream among many students all around the world, and for one choose who you wanted to be with. In the eyes of a freshman, this group of German students, that dream is coming true. can be quite nerve wracking since you are separated from the people who you are are the most comfortable around. As the day On September 13th, 22 German students temporarily joined the Timberlane student body for this progressed, students adjusted and even built new friendships. year’s exchange program. “Adventurelore was a great way of meeting new kids, who you never From language and accents to customs and culture, there are certainly a lot of differences both thought you’d connect with,” stated Lewis, who enjoyed the trip the Germans and the host families must adjust to. However, everyone has been welcoming to quite frankly. Luckily, everyday the weather turned out to be perfect these Germans and the incredible experience the exchange will be. for the trip and its activities. It’s not just the Germans who are getting a new experience, but also the American host families. Ms. Jessica Treanor, a ninth grade English teacher has been on the The host families not only get to help make someone’s dream come true, but also experience a new culture themselves. Lindsey Whittaker, a senior hosting a German for the second time in her love watching the kids throw around the balls with the symbolism high school career, especially enjoys the out of school adventures with the Germans. ofAdventurelore their stress. Ifield love trip when for they two realizeyears. “Being they have an English to focus teacher, on the bigI picture, when the little things bother them,” says Treanor. Story continued on Page 3 Story continued on Page 4 INSIDE THE ISSUE What’s Happening...............Pages 2-6 What’s Hot.........................Pages 23-25 Owl’s Nest...........................Pages 7-10 Features..............................Pages 26-28 Local News........................Pages 11-12 Reviews..............................Pages 29-33 National News..................Pages 13-15 Advice................................Pages 34-37 World News.............................Page 16 Editorials...........................Pages 38-39 TRHS Sports.....................Pages 17-18 Our Back Page.........................Page 40 Sports.................................Pages 19-22 Page 2 • THE HOOT • October 2017 What’s Happening? Parking Spot Troubles By Brandon Berube Nobody likes waking up for school and on top of that, having a long walk in the morning from your spot is even more of a killer. Seniors this year have surely expressed their feelings about having an SAU spot, mostly because of that long, dreadful walk, but also because they see juniors and underclassmen with a better spot. Seniors Sarah Casey and Kirsty Perry discussed their feelings about the TRHS parking situation. In regards to being give a SAU Spot, “I feel it’s unfair because some people who don’t play a sport or don’t have an after school activity seem to have a better spot than I do, while I have to rush down to the SAU and make sure I’m back up at the school ready to go for soccer at 2:30,” Casey replied. Perry added, “I wish that they had more spots available closer to the school.” “CTE juniors automatically get a spot which can vary throughout the parking lot, I feel as that the CTE juniors should only get a choice of an SAU spot. As a senior, I feel as I should have the privilege to have a closer spot; After school I would like to just walk out the doors and only be a few seconds away from my car especially when I have to travel for an away soccer game right after school,” Casey remarked. Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Strainge, who coordinates the parking spot situations, shared his input about seniors having an SAU spot. “We have no choice but to put a certain number of seniors in the SAU lot. There are only 164 spots available, there are 114 SAU spots and 316 seniors, the math doesn’t add up, there is no way around it,” explained Mr. Strainge. “With such limited parking, we try to be as fair and as equal to our students as much as possible. Any and all students, athletes and non-athletes may have the circum- stances that would call for a need for any given spot at any given time, but we must try to be as fair as possible,” said Mr. Strainge. Long walks from the SAU in the morning can be a struggle to some students, especially seniors. Mr. Strainge and his staff try their best to keep it equal across the board and they do as much as they can. All in all, long walks in the morning can be painful, but hey, the exercise is always nice. Route 125 Up and Coming By Tori Rothwell and Emma Lannon Have you driven down Route 125 recently? You have probably realized a new selection of new restaurants being built to choose to eat at. The 110 Grill seemed to go up in just few weeks. The grill is known for its modern American cuisine in a trendy upscale-casual atmosphere, complete with open kitchens, large horseshoe-shaped bars monthly specials, allergy awareness and extensive gluten free menus. and outdoor patios with fire pits. This creates the ideal dining environment for any occasion. Their dishe are made from the freshest ingredients and seasonal menus, New renovations to Mr. Mikes has made the quaint restaurant look brand new. The restaurant added a new deck for outdoor seating to enjoy your meal outside. Also fresh local seafood, meats, pizza, sandwiches, or pasta. They offer specialties like “Dinner For Two” every day of the week and also serve Prime Rib for $11.99 every Tues- daymaking night. it evenThe bestmore part modern, is Mr. there’sMikes has now a loungemore flat where screen you TV’s can and comfortably the dining enjoy room your is remodeled. meal. This restaurant is known as a “casual family diner” where they serve Can you believe Five Guys is really coming to Plaistow? If you didn’t know, the building being con- structed next to Haffner’s gas station is soon to be a new Five Guys. It’s famous for its ground beef made without ammoniated procedures to treat it and it’s hand cut french fries. “I’m so excited for the new Five Guys coming. I love the Strawberry Oreo milkshake”, says Jessie Mezquita. Milkshakes are $3.99 and you can customize them any way you want. It starts with simple vanilla base and you can add anything from bacon to strawberries. Other items on their menu are burgers, hot dogs, sandwich- es, fries and drinks. Welcome to Moes! Another new restaurant, “Moe’s Southwest Grill” has a reputation of great burritos. “I love Moe’s, I have gone 4 times in a week” says Lindsay Michaud, “A Burrito Bowl with cilantro, rice, spicy chicken, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream” is Lindsays go to meal at Moes.