Jeremy Whitaker, Teacher of the Year, 2017

May 16, 2017 the Wingspan Design By: Ashley Berry Cover Photo By: Shalini Malhotra Volume 40 Issue 6 Editors In Chief: Ashley Berry (Print & Design) Party Like

Sabrina Han (Print)

Sandy Eichhorn (Online) It’s 1999 Managing Editor: Members of the senior remember the Blockbuster class may be the youngest runs we begged our par- Minnie Gregorini of those born in the 90’s, ents to take us on - before but that doesn’t mean we we could get every mov- Under the Wing Editor: aren’t 90’s kids. This iden- ie we ever wanted on our Meghan Moore TVs and laptops. We re- member memorizing the Writers: schedule for the classic Mehnaz Ashraf Lara Cahow Caroline Chu tity allowed us to easily transition from the old Natalie Costa to the new, teaching our Zach Grossman grandparents (and even sometimes our parents) Mevie Henderson the modern way: technol- ogy, lingo, and even dance Disney Channel and Nick- Lien Hoang moves. elodeon shows that we Nick Klein Although change has couldn’t miss. never been too difficult We will never forget Kieran Senisi for us, we are still nostal- when Zoey and Chase fi- Design: gic over many childhood nally dated, when Corey memories. We moved all moved from the Baxter Meghan Hudson the way from flip phones household into the White Nova Kim to slide phones to iPhones; House, when Hannah from MSN messenger to Montana exposed herself Photo: MySpace and Facebook, in the movie, when Zack Instagram, and and Cody went on deck, Laila Abu-Ghaida Snapchat; from and when Ferb spoke his Zach Grable GameBoy to DS first words. We spent hours to xBox; and from amused by the antics of Jeremy Hall VCR to DVD to Drake and Josh, and came Shalini Malhotra Netflix. to high school fully pre- We will always pared, all thanks to Ned’s Marketing & Advertisement: Declassified School Sur- Brianna Belt vival Guide. Nothing excited us more Bridget Israel than the TV series cross- overs: when Victorious Abby Vall met iCarly to expose their Advisors: boyfriend and when Han- H. Pasciullo R. VanWestervelt 2 Editorial nah Mon- Dadnapped, any song except “Holla- theme song, and pow- tana and Ra- both Camp back Girl” is their jam, and er outages are no match ven Baxter Rock mov- that every time they spell for us; we spent our joined Zack ies, and bananas, they don’t silently childhoods playing out- & Cody on more. sing “This ship is banan- side, as well as playing deck. All Not only as. B-A-N-A-N-A-S” (the timeless board and card year we did TV clean version, of course). games. looked for- shows and Although not all of us While the Class of ward to the Disney stars movies play a crucial role have continued to play 2017 is fully immersed forming four teams and in our upbringing, but hit instruments throughout in the 2017 modern cul- participating in the Dis- songs from the 90’s and middle and high school, ney Channel Games - it early 2000’s will never go you can rest assured that was more intense than the out of style. Nothing united each and every one of us Olympics. us more than the moment can be considered a master Despite the awful quality that “Crank That” came of the Rock Band guitar, and somewhat poor acting, on and everyone lined up drums, and bass. we will never turn down an to, well, crank that. Miley While these TV se- opportunity to watch any Cyrus never failed to have ries, movies, of the Halloweentown or a song for every moment songs, and ture, we will High School Musical mov- in our lives from “The games always always cher- ies - especially if it’s the Climb” when we were beat- put a smile ish the mem- sing-along version. When en down, to “Party in the on our fac- ories we share someone asks what time USA” when we throwing es (and still from child- it is, the only correct an- dance parties. do), we also hood. And we swer will ever be, “summer We never knew who Sta- learned valu- won’t forget to t i m e .” cy was, but we all felt bad able life les- save copies of We really did experience for her when Fountains of sons and skills that we can classic mov- a childhood full of Disney Wayne said her mom “has take with us to college. ies, such as High School Channel Original Mov- got it goin’ on.” And at the When we had to make the Musical, to show our ies: Parent Trap, end of the day, dreadful call to a friend’s children. Although we’re Get a Clue, Even any senior is ly- house via the home phone, graduating and moving Stevens Movie, ing to themselves not knowing who would on, we’ll always carry Now You See It, if they say that pick up, we were taught to these things with us as a be ready for anything - oh, uniting force. and don’t forget the horri- -Sabrina Han fying *knock, knock* on -Ashley Berry friends’ front doors to in- vite them over. We will forever be able to make fast friends with anyone who joins us in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 3 As far as college consists of the most stress degrees in music for and workload in one’s high Liu, she said, “Maybe I’ll school career, and some Liu minor in music, or I’ll do students study for days a w h o some teaching for fun. I week. “During junior year, I “Ivy” Leagueare ac- definitely will continueprobably studied the most. cepted into these elite schools Student work tremendously hard in and out of school, and put in countless hours of studying every day. For Because of Liu’s accep- the past tance into such a presti- 15 years, Ivy gious school and the com- Liu has been a mitment that comes along well-respected clas- with the school, Liu decid- sical concert pianist and ed to temporarily redirect has performed at various and focus entirely on aca- prominent venues such demics. as Carnegie Hall and the During her upcoming Liu performed at Carnegie Hall on June 25, 2016. White House. Piano has years in college, Liu is not playing piano in college- it But now, maybe around always been a centerpiece majoring in any musical has always been and always 2-3 hours of schoolwork/ in Liu’s life. Along with be- arts degrees, which was will be a lifelong passion.” studying a day,” said Liu. ing exceptionally talented surprising to many who According to Liu, she Through the countless will be using her time in days of studies and work college exploring other in- from students such as Liu, terests and passions. the result is almost always Students like Liu tend rewarding. In Liu’s case, to be viewed as the golden one significant reward of standard for academics and her hard work was making even extracurricular activi- it into an Ivy League col- ties such as piano. However, lege. “Anything you want how does one achieve such to achieve is within your high goals in an academ- grasp. If you truly want ically rigorous environ- something, all you have to ment? As study techniques do is work for and to- go, Liu does not have any wards it,” said Liu. out-of-the-ordinary meth- -Zach Liu was accepted to UPenn on December 9. ods. She said, “Sometimes Grossman at playing the piano, Liu is knew Liu. “Since I’ve been I use flashcards for vocab/ also brilliant in the class- playing since age 3, piano basic concepts and other The room. and piano performance are times I find it more helpful Liu was accepted into the such a large part of my life,” to do practice problems.” University of Pennsylvania, said Liu. “But, I feel that as As most students making a private Ivy League re- a professional pianist, my know, junior search school, on Decem- life would revolve around year usually ber 9, 2016. Students such as piano entirely.” of a golden standard student 4 Photos Contributed By: Ivy Liu Thank You To those who have impacted students’ lives... Teachers have a unique way of influencing our lives. They can put on a “tough guy” face and make their class difficult and stressful. On the flip side they can make the course easy going and exciting. Throughout my high school career I have experienced both scenarios, and I would like to thank the teachers who gave me both experiences. Learning how to succeed in not only those two scenarios, but also several others, has guided me to a path of success: graduation. Thank you to the teacher who pushed me beyond what I thought my limits were. Without them, I would not have become the determined student I am today. Now I approach every class believing I will have great success because I know they believed in me. Thank you to the teacher who helped break me out of my shell. Having a teacher who is constantly challenging their students and pushing them out of their comfort zone is crucial. This kind of pressure helps us reach our full potential. Thank you for helping me expand my horizons. Thank you to the teacher who supported me when I took a day of silence. Many students chose to participate in days of silence during the school year which can be a difficult choice to make. When we have our teachers respecting our decision, it changes our outlook on them. That sign of respect shows they see us as more than just teenagers, but students growing into young adults. Thank you to the teachers who create this relationship and help boost our confi- dence in our decision making. Thank you to the teacher who listened when I needed to be heard. Hard times often occur during high school, and I was fortunate to have a teacher encourage me to share those diffi- cult times. Through my writing I expressed family difficulties, and this was an excellent coping mechanism. Thank you for introducing a new way of writing to me. Thank you to the one who always had a smile on her face right as I walked into class. The teacher who greeted my class every morning and expected us to respond with a “good morn- ing.” Little things, like a greeting, can make someone’s day brighter, and I am very grateful to have been able to start my day with this teacher. The one who motivated, and encouraged us to do great things. Thank you to the teacher who was a friend when I needed one. In the last four years many people have come in and out of my life, but my teachers haven’t. I have had several teachers for multiple years and classes, and it’s comforting to have a stronger relationship with them now, when my years at Centennial are almost complete. I thank all of you, for making an impact on my life. Taking part in my journey of becoming the person I am today was very kind of you. Know that I will never forget the constant encour- agement, excitement, and laughs that I experienced with you. Thank you. Page 5 Design By: Sabrina Han -Abby Vall 5 Seven Years Later... Claire Hafets has been an recalled watching the small same principal.” with students, staff, and administrator for 16 years sixth graders struggle to High school brings many the Centennial commu- and a principal for nine. She bring in their canoes, and changes and any constant is was principal at Burleigh compared them to the sacred for anxious new stu- Manor Middle School for young adults she knows dents. Trying to navigate five years before moving now. Hafets has watched the new environment was to Centennial four years these students grow and difficult for both Hafets ago. Because she had been wants them to know, “Not and the freshmen, but each an administrator for a few one of you has disappoint- found a semblance of sta- years and had changed po- ed me.” bility. sitions a few times, change A lot has changed over Hafets, at first reluctant was not new to Hafets. seven years, but Hafets and to come to Centennial, said However, the change the Class of 2017 have kept the adjustment from mid- from Burleigh Manor Mid- their close bond. dle to high school was sig- dle School to Centennial For many of her students nificant. From a small scale High School was a little dif- also making the transition school to a high school ferent, as the Class of 2017 to high school, her pres- with over 90 clubs, priori- came with Hafets. ence was a comfort. Ryan ties had to change. As the graduates who Maher, one of the students Instead of working on have been with Hafets since who came to high school developing social, academ- middle school walk across with Hafets, said, “I was ic, and mental skills, focus the stage, was aimed Hafets will more towards be there to AP courses shake their and GPAs. hand, con- Hafets and the gratulating staff helped to them on not grow many of only a suc- Centennial’s cessful four programs, in- years, but creasing the nity. Keeping track of the seven. small number multitude of events Cen- Hafets and of students tennial has and the student the Burleigh who take the population of almost 1,500, graduates Humanities Hafets makes an effort to had their course to now get to know each student first interac- require two individually and their in- tion at Camp Letts, a two- never really nervous for classes per grade to accom- terests. day trip for sixth graders. high school and I think part modate the students. Having been an assistant Looking back on a partic- of the reason was because Hafets emphasized the principal for seven years, ularly windy day, Hafets we were going to have the need for communication Hafets noticed that most Hafets says goodbye to the Class of 2017 6 Seven Years Later... principals were closed-off Gabby Fairley, anoth- point to encourage all stu- to a close for the Class of and not connected to the er student who has been dents in both their studies 2017, the seventh and last with Hafets throughout and their extracurriculars. chapter is written for the both middle and high Fairley said, “I think Mrs. Burleigh Manor Class of school, said that she would Hafets goes above and be- 2013. As students look back miss how much Hafets yond to get to know the on a unique administrator cared about her students. students and understand who always went the extra “[Hafets] was always inter- the needs of the individual mile, they fully cherished ested in anything you had and school as a whole.” the close relationship they to say and took the time to The bond between stu- had with their principal. get to know students indi- dents and Hafets is appar- Hafets reflects on the vidually,” said Fairley. ent to anyone who looks. now young-adults she first Students often stop in Having described her stu- met as pre-teens. Having the hallways to say hello to dents as “partners,” Hafets watched some students Hafets, and their greeting cites many instances where grow over seven years, is often met with a warm she could go directly to stu- Hafets said, “When I grow smile and a “How are you dents and get their opin- up, I want to be one of you.” doing?” When she first ar- ions or help spread the rea- -Sandy Eichhorn rived at Centennial, her sons why new policies have past students would come been implemented. The to her office and helped her relationship allowed for an navigate her way through the new school. Her friend- ly demean- or helped all students to feel at ease student body. When Hafets in school. assumed the principal role, Hafets’ in- she strived to be someone volvement students could talk to. with the Students know Hafets students is is willing to try anything not one-di- and willing to hear out stu- mensional. dents’ ideas. “I truly believe Often having a cameo on understanding of who the in ‘Let’s do it,’” said Hafets the Student News or being students are and an under- about her interest in trying seen sporting red at athlet- standing of who Hafets is. new events or programs. ic events, Hafets makes a As high school comes Hafets says goodbye to the Class of 2017 Right and Left Photos By: Zach Grable Center Photo Contributed By: Ryan Maher 7 StudentsGraduation prepare to give the biggest Oration speeches of high school Graduation from Cen- out her high school ca- Fellow students have talked tennial High School sets reer, participating in to Elhabashy about what students off into their fu- two years of Journalism. they want and don’t want to ture, with speeches given Despite this, Elhabashy be in her speech, and some by administrators, teach- had early doubts about even asked her not to make ers, and students. This whether or not to write the speech too cheesy. “I year, Jeremy Whitaker, a a speech for graduation. think I’ve learned a lot from history teacher at Centen- “When they first made hearing many different nial, was voted Teacher of the announcement,” said speeches from different in- the Year, and will speak at Elhabashy, “I wasn’t one dividuals,” said Elhabashy. graduation. In addition to who wanted to speak at “I’ve been working a lot the staff, however, many graduation, but when I with VW,” said Elhabashy. students will be giving was pushed by my peers Rus VanWestervelt (VW) their two cents on their and mentors, I wanted is an English and Journal- time at high school. to see what I could do.” ism teacher at Centennial One such student Pressure continued and instructed Elhabashy is Maryam Elhabashy. to weigh on Elhabashy’s during her years as a jour- She has been writ- shoulders throughout the nalist. “I’ve sent him the ing through- early stages of preparation. drafts of my speeches and am constantly making re- visions,” said Elhabashy. “I’m also rehearsing my speech often to pre- pare for the actual day.” With a graduation day speech, comments about experiences and the grad- uating class are bound to be mentioned. “What makes our class so spe- cial is something I think deserves to be said,” com- mented Elhabashy. “I’ll also be talking about my experiences at Centennial and with the students and staff during my time here. I don’t think we can express the gratitude that the fac- ulty deserve, but I think it’s a good place to try.” Photo By: Jeremy Hall -Nick Klein 8 Pages 8-9 Design By: Sabrina Han SENIOR YEAR May 16, 2017 High Volume 40 Issue 6 School What song would Musical be in yours?

Bad and Boujee - Migos “I learned, through trial and error, the distinction between being the life of the party and being mature or sophisticated. Being able to discern the difference, I think, is the true essence of being bad and boujee, as Migos would say.” -Flora Jeon

Scream - High School Musical 3 7 Years - Lukas Graham “High school makes me want to “I like this song especially [because] scream and [the song] describes it talks about the journey with your my uncertainty for college.” friends. Even though we [are] all going -Dimple Patel our separate ways, we will always have each other.” -Stevie Sedlacko

Viva La Vida - Coldplay “I used to rule the world before I came to high school and reality kicked in.” -Thomas Regnante

Winter Winds - Mumford and Sons “High school for me has had its good and bad, calm and hectic moments. The ‘fight’ in the song could in a way be paralleled with my experience moving here and learning the Centennial/Maryland culture.” -Andy Tseng Photos By: Zach Grable and Laila Abu-Ghaida -Caroline Chu 9 Junior year and senior year grant students more options within their schedules. Stu- dents can push themselves academically or take four PE B classes, as they have the ability to enroll in courses that inter- est them. There are two cours- es at Centennial that provide a truly unique experience: In- e tern-Mentor and Peer Tutor. Intern-Mentor provides the opportunity for students to go outside the classroom and ex- plore various fields. Centen- y nial students have internships in the STEM field, elementary Ryleigh Ahearn and a student at HCC schools, local businesses, and more. The program consists they are interested in. Beyond how their disease has affected of about 80 students who are the work itself, the internships every aspect of their lives,” said o selected by Centennial’s G/T allow students to share experi- Hotait. teacher Michelle Bagley. ences with those that they work While some internships like Junior Zahraa Hotait is cur- for and with. Students can see Hotait’s reaffirm career choices, rently interning at the Parkin- dynamics of the career fields other internships, like senior son’s and Movement Disorders that they are hoping to possibly Ryleigh Ahearn’s, lead students n Center of Maryland with a one day pursue. down a different path. Ahearn movement disorder specialist “I think that my internship balances three different intern- and has had a passion for med- has exposed me to the opposite ship sites: Howard Community icine from a young age. side of medicine: being able College, Homewood School, “I have known that I want- to understand each patient as and Teen Parent Program at d ed to be a doctor since I was their own person, and seeing Wilde Lake High School. She about 11 years originally had old,” said Hotait. planned for a ca- “Applying to this reer in Interna- program seemed tional Business like the best way and Spanish. to find an oppor- “All three of tunity to start these [intern- working and ob- ships] helped serving in the me realize [that] t medical field.” International For many Business was the students, the wrong approach Intern-Mentor to foreign rela- program pro- tions for my goals, h vides hands-on and Public Health experience in Matthew Na and Anna Crowe would be a better e career fields that fit,” said Ahearn. 10 How peer tutor and intern-mentor have influenced upper classmen “Without the experience in peers, as well as a fun learn- all these classrooms, and being ing environment. Senior Anna surrounded by diversity in ev- Crowe assists junior Matthew ery corner, I would have begun Na in his speech class. college working in the wrong “I help Matthew write direction.” speeches and present them Students will carry these to the class. Sometimes I also and helping them to complete opportunities through college adapt assignments to fit his classwork that a student can be and into their adult lives. Many abilities,” said Crowe. proud of is a privilege that only students in this program have The class is a good fit for both teachers and peer tutors know. the privilege to interact with students who are interested in “Matthew and I wrote a speech people in need of some form of special education, like Crowe, about how to make a pig out of C guidance. as well as those who mere- clay and then he did a demon- “The main thing I learned ly want to work with another stration for the class. I loved was how rewarding it is to put student. Working consistently how happy he was making others be- it and how fore yourself. amazed the l I know that other stu- [sounds] so dents were. cliché, but It really al- it’s true. As I lowed them translated for to see that a mothers who Matthew is spoke limit- great at many ed English, things and or tutored his disability a student in does not de- s Spanish, or fine him,” said led class- Crowe. work to im- These two prove adults’ unique classes Zahraa Hotait and her mentor, English, I provide once- s Dr. Stephen Grill, MD, Ph.D thrived when in-a-lifetime they thrived,” opportunities said Ahearn. “Not sure there’s with students with disabilities for students to go beyond the anything greater than that.” allows a tutor and their peer to classroom and pursue subjects Unlike Intern-Mentor where form a close bond that will last that they are passionate about, r students interact with people a lifetime. and also interact with students outside of Centennial, Peer “I have realized kids with and people that they may not Tutor is a class where students disabilities are just like any oth- have had an opportunity to get are paired with a fellow student er friend you have. We share to know otherwise. with special needs in order lots of laughs and [have] great “[Being a peer tutor] means o to have extra support in class conversations,” shared Crowe. looking forward to 4th period while forging friendships. Watching a student grow and so I can spend 90 minutes with Being able to spend time with progress throughout the year is one of my best friends,” con- the students in their classes al- just as gratifying to a teacher cluded Crowe. lows for them to have access as it is to peer tutors. Work- -Meghan Moore o to additional help from their ing with a student one-on-one Photos Contributed By the Student in Each Photo m How peer tutor and intern-mentor have influenced upper classmen 11 Aggarwal, Gesna UMCP Clemens, Olivia Goshen College Holt, Sidney UMCP Ahearn, Ryleigh UMCP Coe, Dalton West Virginia University Homassel, Justin University of Delaware Ahmed, Sanya UMBC Cooley, Sean UMBC Hong, Duo Northeastern University Ahn, Jennifer Towson University Corazzi, Vincent HCC Hong, Isaac Drexel University Akintayo, Tolani Hofstra University Corrigan, Gabrielle Fordham University Hong, Suho HCC Ali, Muhammad HCC Costa, Natalie HCC Hong, Suji HCC Allen, Camryn Towson University Coyle, Mia Salisbury University Horen, Lindsay UMCP Anderson, Ariel Drexel University Cross, Natalie Loyola University Maryland Howser-Doty, Dennis HCC Andrew, Samuel Philadelphia University Crowe, Anna Towson University Huang, Kevin Stanford University Archuleta, Kai HCC Cui, Aoxia UMCP Hudson, Meghan Towson University Ashraf, Mehnaz UMBC Cyriac, Jonathan UMCP Ike, Ifunanya UMBC Ayoub, Robert HCC Dale, Fransiska UMCP Israel, Bridget HCC Babkir, Shukran UMBC Das, Tanvi UMCP Jalali, Arman UMBC Babu, Adharsh UMCP De Carlo, Charlotte HCC Jang, Eun Young UMBC Baker, Christopher UMBC De Melo, Dora The Ohio State University Jensen, Celina UMCP Balderas, Paulina HCC Decker, Megan HCC Jones, Robert Towson University Baldy, Mary Ursinus College Delatte, Michael UMBC Jong, Zephani HCC Bambach, Christina East Carolina University Devadas, Ivy Florida State University Joo, Soo Min UMBC Baroncinni, Jonah HCC Dewitt, Cecilia Oregon State University Jorgensen, Cecilia Towson University Baruch, Jenna New York University Dietrich, Jennifer Washington and Jefferson Kaminski, Ethan Towson University Berry, Ashley Virginia Tech College Karasack, Matthew UMBC Betzer, Amelia Coastal Carolina University Drutch, Paul Towson University Kartak, Alexander Harding University Bhamra, Attar HCC Duvall, Brandon HCC Kartak, Rebecca Harding University Bicknell, Stanley UMCP Eichhorn, Sandra Penn State University Katz, Matthew University of Mary Billah, Mohammed UMCP Erle, Emily UMCP Washington Bon, Ann UMBC Fairley, Gabrielle University of Vermont Kelemen, Adam UMCP Boncore, Nancy UMBC Fant, Alexander Towson University Khokhlov, Ivan UMCP Boone, Brian UMBC Fernandez, Miguel Elon University Kim, Elliana UMCP Boswell, Dylan HCC Ferrara, Anthony UMCP Kim, Sarah C. UMCP Bracey, Lauren UMCP Fields, Jordan UMCP Klein, Michael University of South Carolina Brady, Michael University of Kentucky Fleegal, Sienna Full Sail University Klein, Nicholas UMBC Breedlove, Justin HCC Flowers, Joseph HCC Klein, Trenton HCC Breland, Dion HCC Fung, Jeremy UMBC Kolp, Thomas Towson University Brillante, Isabella La Salle University Gajendiran, Priyadharshini UMCP Kou, Frank California Institute of Technology Burk, Vernon UMCP Gavlin, Josiah UMCP Kowdley, Hrday UMBC Byun, Suzie MIT Germroth, Benjamin UMBC Krahe, Allison Stevenson University Cabonilas, Kyle UMBC Gholap, Radhika University of Pennsylvania Kramer, Frances Towson University Cagas, Stephen UMBC Giangrandi, Christopher HCC Krawczyk, Ryan Boston College Caldis, Madeline University of Minnesota, Gill, Baneet HCC Laljani, Rohan UMCP Twin Cities Gonzalez, David Towson University Latimore, Ayana University of Tampa Calloway, Grace UMCP Gonzalez, Joshua HCC Lawrence, Audrey Villanova University Carandang, Maria Yvonne UMBC Graves, Hudson Towson University Le, Alexis UMBC Carmichael, Emmanuel North Carolina Green, Victoria Hood College Lee, Claire UMCP A&T State University Gregorini, Minnie Hofstra University Lee, Jaquelyn UMCP Cary, Logan UMBC Griffin, Madison Robert Morris University Lee, John Northeastern University Chae, Christy UMBC Guo, Amy Johns Hopkins University Lee, Jun HCC Chan, Anna UMCP Hakim, Nidal HCC Lee, Ka’meera HCC Chang, Mike UMBC Han, Sabrina UNC Wilmington Leiva Marin, Dwight HCC Chen, Andrew UMCP Happel, Noah HCC Lekhavanija, Wynn The Ohio State University Chen, Ken University of Cincinnati College Harris, Nicholas UMBC Lertputipinyo, Nathakorn UMBC Conservatory of Music Haug, Zane The Catholic University of Li, Jane UMCP Chen, Madeleine UMCP America Li, Jason University of California, Berkeley Choe, Sean HCC Henderson, Mary Salisbury University Li, Jeffrey UMCP Choi, Yeeun Johns Hopkins University Henneberg, Julianna HCC Li, Tingyu MIT Cleary, Joseph UMBC Hoang, Nhu Lien UMBC Lim, Jasmine UMCP Cleary, Michael Towson University Hobbs, Jasmine HCC Liu, Ivy University of Pennsylvania E N I O R O L L E G E I S T 12 S C Liu, Jessica UMCP Ren, Julie UMCP Voigt, Sean Salisbury University Loeffler, Lucas UMBC Requejo, Luis UNC Chapel Hill Walker, Khai HCC Lokesh, Yashas UMCP Reynolds, Meghan UMCP Waller, Ashley Penn State University Lucero, Marco HCC Roddy, Kayla Virginia Commonwealth Wang, Alexander UMBC Luman, Benjamin HCC University Wang, Zhi Wei HCC Maher, Ryan The Ohio State University Rodriguez Cardona, Maria Savannah Waris, Maira HCC Malik, Hadi UMBC College of Art and Design Waters, Jayla HCC Mallampalli, Ganesh UMBC Saini, Sahil University of Michigan Wei, Allison UMCP Mannan, Zain UMCP Saladi, Vasant West Virginia University Welsh, Alexander Oxford College of Marcinek, Owen Virginia Tech Sampson, Mahagony Morgan State University Emory University Marthinuss, Annika The College of New Sanidas, Lukas HCC Wickstrom, Arielle HCC Jersey Scheetz, Rachel University of Delaware Wilkerson, Alexis University of Delaware Martinaitis, Michael University of Miami Scott, Elijah Hampton University Willard, Claude Hofstra University Mathew, Rachel UMBC Scott, Fraser Australian College Willis, Ryan HCC McCree, Jasmine Mount St. Mary’s University Seas, Alexandra UMBC Wilson, Allison UMCP McGuire, Megan Towson University Sedlacko, Stephen Butler University Witschey, Scott HCC McGuire, Michael HCC Sehgal, Parkash Temple University Woerner, Matthew UMBC Mehboob, Idrees UMBC Seo, Allison UMCP Wong, Kenton UMCP Mickle, Anasia HCC Shaikh, Affan UMCP Woo, Kevin UMCP Min, Koung Won UMCP Sheckells, Bethany HCC Wood, Tyler HCC Mitchell, Kyla UMBC Shoenberger, Matthew UMCP Wu, Chih Hao UMCP Monroe, Mary UMCP Simmons, Michael HCC Wu, Si Qi UMBC Moore, Jessica Grand Canyon University Singh, Jade University of California, Berkeley Yao, Jingyuan UMCP Moreira, Patrick HCC Singh, Somya Frostburg State University Yarunin, Dmitriy UMCP Murugesan, Brittney UMCP Sirithara, Rhea Arcadia University Yoon, Daniel Towson University Nacion, Francesca UMBC Smith, Mason York College of Pennsylvania Yoon, Sang Man HCC Narmouq, Ammar York College of Soto, Jose HCC Zhang, Grace UMCP Pennsylvania Srinivasan, Aditya UMCP Zhao, Emmy UMCP Narmouq, Amro UMCP Steen, Matthew Millersville University Zheng, Charles New York University Narron, Cristina Salisbury University of Pennsylvania Zheng, Daniel UMCP Nayfeh, Ahmad Virginia Tech Sterenberg, Gregory Ohio University Zheng, Jeff HCC Neerchal, Siri UMCP Strott, Caroline HCC Zheng, Ji An HCC Neerumalla, Sushanth UMCP Sullivan, Maggie Penn State University Zhu, Angela Johns Hopkins University Newell, Aidan UMBC Sutton, Ryan UMCP Zou, Nicholas UMCP Ng, Chun Hei UMCP Tao, Kecheng UMBC Zou, Nick Y. University of Illinois at Nussbaum, Melissa Towson University Taylor, Kara St. Mary’s College of Maryland Urbana-Champaign Nyarko, Elizabeth HCC Taylor, Noah Virginia Tech O’Brien, Gabrielle UMCP Thomas, Daniela Drexel University O’Connell, Olivia Kenyon College Thuzar, Thet UMBC Okonski, Mindra Virginia Tech Trainor, Jennifer Towson University Oliveri, Jeffery Randolph College Troshin, Mikhail HCC CLASS O’Neill, Brigit HCC Trotier, Annabelle The University of Alabama Park, Ye-Sun UMBC Truitt, Rachel HCC Parrish, Leia HCC Truong, Jocelyn UMBC Patel, Dimple HCC Tseng, Cheng University of Chicago Pettipaw, Samuel HCC Tseng, Siang University of Chicago OF Pollokoff, Jacob Penn State University Tur, Namuunzul HCC Pomeranz, Emma University of Michigan Um, Logan UMBC Pu, Liuyichen Troy University Uribe, David Penn State University Pulapaka, Anuhya UMCP Uzodike, Ezinma University of California, Qian, Hanmin California Institute of Merced Technology Vall, Abigail Towson University The2017 following list is updated Qu, Xiaoyao University of Pittsburgh Varner, Nicholas Anne Arundel Community Rabb, Neil University of California, Berkeley College as of May 9, 2017 Raman, Nithya New York University Vick, Christopher HCC from information provided Regnante, Thomas GWU Vigderhouse, Riley UMCP by Student Services. Pages 12-13 Design By: Nova Kim E N I O R O L L E G E I S T L 13 Freshman Orientation August 22, 2013 14 May 16, 2017 Volume 40 Issue 6

Freshman Orientation August 22, 2013 Photos From the Wingspan Archives 15 Favorite Memories & Embarrassing Moments Sean Cooley Tori Green Olivia Clemens Embarrassing Moment: Favorite Memory: Favorite Memory:

“Ripping my pants during “I know it sounds cliché, ask for anyone else to be “My favorite memories school and but some of the best mem- in the blazing heat for 40+ from high school involve having ories I have made in high hours in the summer with. cross country, which I did to walk school have been while in I have memories of hard all four years. Cross coun- through Color Guard and March- work and laughter about try was one of the most the hall- ing Band. When joining dropping flags or hitting positive experiences I had ways Color Guard, I was your self in the face. But in high school. The team with no sure I would as I go into college, dynamic was supportive change just be anoth- I know I won’t and familial, especially of er member, remember when a teammate would pants.” but I quickly the rou- beat a personal record. The realized that tines and level of happiness and sup- it was one of all the port from the rest of the my passions. jokes, team at those times is an I made the but I will atmosphere of love that I'd best decision remem- like to foster in all of my re- of my high ber two lationships.” school ca- things: the friendships Michael Klein reer say- I made that will never ing that end, and the feeling I Favorite Memory: I would had while perform- be joining ing. There’s no better “The atmosphere of play- the March- feeling than to start a ing football under the lights ing Band that summer. show with the anxiety in every Friday night with the Many people look at the your stomach and to finish whole school watching us.” Marching Band and think it out of breath, and with it’s lame, and it’s like the ste- the biggest smile on your reotype says we are geeks. face from the pride and But we are far from what joy you have in the activi- the stereotype says. We ty. Even when I messed up are a group of people who I couldn’t help but smile are kind and caring of one when I stepped on that another. It’s like a family field. It’s something I will of 100+ people. I wouldn’t miss for the rest of my life.” 16 -Brianna Belt Pages 16-17 Design By: Meghan Hudson First to Last Fleegal comes full circle Most of us expect that as a preschool teacher and here and they were juniors has had a big impact on as we progress through the begin teaching at the high so I was like ‘Wow, this is our relationship today. I school system our teachers school level. Once an open- full circle!’” think of her more as a sec- will be left behind. Very ing as a culinary teacher at It wasn’t until this school ond mom than as a teach- rarely do they come full Centennial became avail- year that Fleegal has had er and I’m comfortable circle to teach us again able, she immediate- the opportunity to telling her anything. more than a de- ly took the job. teach a couple We bond over cade later. “I had always of her previ- shared memo- One wanted to ous students ries from my teacher who teach high as seniors. preschool has forever school, “My first class and held a spe- and my de- experience shows cial place gree was in really work- them to my in my heart home eco- ing with class now,” is my pre- nomics ed- a student said Mitchell. school teacher, ucation with a [was] actually Sienna Flee- Mrs. Fleegal. As minor in child Kyla [Mitchell]. gal has had a child, I had Fleegal and Hudson, development,” Three years ago I Fleegal and Mitchell, the experience always been ex- 2004 Fleegal shared. saw her name on 2004 of having her tremely introverted. Yes, During her first year as my class list before school mom in preschool, and I was that one child who a culinary teacher at Cen- started for human growth with her throughout high cried on the first day of tennial, Fleegal’s and development, school. While she hasn’t school, and second, and first graduating and I’m like been in another class of third. Yet despite my fear p r e s c h o o l ‘how excit- her mother’s since pre- of social interaction, Mrs. class of ‘98 ing I taught school, she has been able Fleegal could make me feel were ju- this child to see the relationships comfortable and happy in niors here when she formed by those who have. school and with my peers. I at Cen- was four, “I think [they have] very remember her as the teach- tennial. and now strong and nurturing rela- er who strived to build a “When I I’m going tionships. I know [that] a personal connection with first got here to teach her lot of kids who have been me, and presumably the I didn’t have about kids and taught by her in preschool rest of my classmates as any [previous] growing up!’” and then again now get the well. I credit her for mak- student[s] in my Fleegal and Mitchell, Fleegal said. feeling they can turn to ing learning exciting to me. class, but there 2017 Mitchell, a se- her for anything, and they She taught me to conquer were names that I heard nior, has had the opportu- really can. My mom is al- my fear of classmates to that I was like ‘Oh my nity to be taught by Fleegal most overly-compassion- focus on exploring my ed- goodness, they’re here!’” for both her first and last ate with her students, but ucation. she said. “They were from years of school before col- I don’t think that’s a bad In May of 2011, Fleegal my first class when they lege. “Having Mrs. Fleegal thing!” said Sienna Fleegal. decided to end her career were four and they were as my preschool teacher -Meghan Hudson Center Photo By: Shalini Malhotra Right and Left Photos Contributed By the Student in Each Photo 17 Standing Center Stage Miguel Fernandez sees his second original play performed

Among the Centennial Playwrights Festival for his thing new and unheard of. foundly, stemming from High School fine arts de- original play, “Enlighten- Fernandez said, “The ideas that he finds import- partment there are many ment in Skyzone.” Fernan- experience last year taught ant. “The first [play] was a accolades. However, most dez went all out with his me several elements which satirical commentary on recently senior Miguel idea and decided to go for can strengthen a play such capitalism using a comical Fernandez has been recog- it, because to him playwrit- as thinking of technical el- setting, Skyzone, a tram- nized for his newest play, ing is a way to have fun and ements whilst writing the poline park,” said Fernan- “Pasta Night.” Fernandez let his creative juices flow. play.” His background in dez. The second [play] is a is not a newcomer to the Out of 600 plays submit- playwriting has allowed nonlinear drama discuss- excitement of winning, as ted, Fernandez was one of him to experience all ele- ing material and emotional this is his second year in five authors hand picked ments of theatre while also a row winning the covet- to have his play performed ed prize of seeing his play by Center performed by The

relationships,” he said. enhancing the plot and Fernandez decided that Stage Theatre.conversations themselves. for this year’s show he de- Center Stage In his piece, he aimed Fernandez was able to sired to focus on realistic Theatre Company. Fernan- to mastermind a product take a project for his Pro- conversations that would dez’s play “Pasta Night” that he would want to act duction Company class at flow in an interesting way. graced the stage on May in himself, which is how he Centennial and turn it into Even though he aimed for 1 at Center Stage Theatre. created his personal mas- something fun and enjoy- the plot to be more seri- Last year, Fernandez terpiece. With this play he able. The works he has cre- ous than the last, he still was honored at the Young was able to try out some- ated have contrasted pro- wanted to include elements 18 Photo By: Zach Grable of comedy in his piece. stage was “fantastic, really May 16, 2017 Through the program super cool to see my play at Center Stage, Fernan- performed on stage with Volume 40 Issue 6 dez has reign over most all the elements together.” creative capabilities, like Even though Fernan- Miguel Fernandez sees his second the technical aspects of dez doesn’t plan to lighting design, stagecraft, continue playwriting music, and sound. Unique- as a serious career original play performed ly, he doesn’t take part in choice, he does in- the actual casting of the tend to stick with it show, but rather he gives from time to time. input on the preferred -Mevie Henderson genders of the characters and certain characteris- tics he would like to see. “It’s exciting because the director makes the fi- nal choices when it comes to the acting element of the play,” said Fernandez. “I always love seeing what the director has done with the technical elements as well-it’s really spectacular.”

Fer- nandez was able to take an op- portunity through his production compa- ny theatre class and turn it into a dream come true: his very own work of art gracing the stage. Seeing his very own show on- 19 Sabrina Han “I will neuter you.” -Sandy Eichhorn Intended Major: Athletic training Dream Vacation: Norway Spirit Animal: Narwhal Favorite Movie: Tangled Nickname: Sandy Eichhorn Bree “Yes, like the squirrel.” Intended Major: We’ll find out in about four years Shark or Dolphin: Ashley Berry Shark #sharkweek “No ragrets.” Favorite Meme: Intended Major: Meryl Streep Graphic Design Favorite Movie: Dream Vacation: Dodgeball Amsterdam Hero: Spirit Animal: Gabby Fairley The Aflac duck If your life were Hero: a movie, who would play you? Jake from Scott Disick State Farm If you could time travel, what decade would you want to live in: Year 3000 20 Minnie Gregorini “Roll like a buffalo.” Favorite Meme: Memes? What are memes? Shalini Malhotra Spirit Animal: “You faker than some Sweet’n Low.” I’m a wolf Arwooo! Favorite Actor: Myself, I was Hero: straight for 14 years Mah parents ^-^ Nickname: Shuh-lee-nee Shark or Dolphin: Shalfin Favorite Movie: Almost Famous Do you believe in aliens? Intended Major: No, but they Make money believe in me Spirit Animal: The Weeknd Jeremy Hall Shark or Dolphin: “Humor is laughing at what you JAWS haven’t got when you ought to have it.” -Langston If your life were a movie who would play you? Ryan Reynolds Favorite Movie: John Dies at the End Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Spirit Animal: Wolf Hero: Nelson Mandela Photos By: the Wingspan Photography Team 21 Nick Klein Brianna Belt “What CAN I eat?” “Hannah Montana said ‘Nobody’s If your life were a movie, who would perfect,’ but here I am.” play you? Shane Dawson If your life were a movie, who Shark or Dolphin: would play you? Dolphins. They have Jennifer Lawrence the brains Favorite Movie: Hero: Willy Wonka The Breakfast Club cuz chocolate Favorite Singer: Lana Del Ray Favorite Movie: John Wick Intended Major: Psychology Spirit Animal: Panda Dream Vacation: Aruba Meghan Hudson Mevie Henderson “You’ll never get what you want if you “I’m Born To Motivate.” always let people step all over you.” If your life were a movie, who -Plankton would play you? Quinn, we sound Dream Vacation: Island hopping exactly the same dude every Caribbean island Favorite Meme: Favorite Movie: Charlie and the “Honey, you’ve got a Chocolate Factory big storm comin’.” Spirit Animal: Favorite Movie: Molly, my cockapoo Dogtown and Do you believe in Zboys aliens? Dream Vacation: Absolutely! Fiji or Bora Bora Nickname: Spirit Animal: Meggie Baby sea turtle 22 Abby Vall Mehnaz Ashraf “You gotta risk it to get the biscuit!” “I just want the glow and the glory.” If your life were a movie, who -Shukran Babkir would play you? Mike Wazowski If your life were a movie, who would play you? Favorite Band: Smacking Piglets Lilly Singh Favorite Movie: Dream Vacation: Finding Nemo Santorini, Greece Spirit Animal: Favorite Actor: Giraffe Emma Watson Nickname: Spirit Animal: Albert Wolf Hero: Nickname: My papa Mayonnaise Natalie Costa Lara Cahow “Shut up, Bobby.” -Hank from King of “When nothing is going right, go left.” the Hill Do you believe in aliens? Do you believe in aliens? Definitely If you don’t then we got a problem. Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Favorite Memes: The spicy ones Intended Major: Spirit Animal: Photography Mr. VW’s fossil watch Favorite Band: Favorite Band: Queen The Beatles Hero: Ms. Estes Spirit Animal? Dream Vacation: Panda bear New Zealand Nickname: LaLa

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