Vol. XVI Issue 1 Harrison High School November 2011 Back-to-Back Sectional Champs!
Trent Lefkowitz Staff Writer
- the ball to hit on the other side team has been propelled by dominate the section throughout nally has a team that is con- of the court before the other senior superstars Lily Stokoe the past few years? This ques- sistently one of the best in the team can reach it. One player and Jessica Segal. Stokoe, who tion has a very simple answer… section. This team is the Varsity cannot touch the ball two times is a captain on varsity, is ranked lots and lots of practice! Along Girls Volleyball team who, with in a row, and the team has to get thirteenth in the state in kills per with playing on AAU volleyball a 3-2 win over Ursuline, won the the ball to the other side in three game, with 3.6. Jess Segal, the teams during the offseason, the Section 1A Championship for hits or less. The way the game other captain, is also in the top 15 team practices at least 4-5 times the second year in a row, and is played builds in action and for assists per game. Stokoe and a week. Lily and Jessica have improved their overall record to both been playing volleyball for 24-1. The only loss the Huskies Harrison since seventh grade, suffered this year was at the and have played club team vol- hands of their rival Fox Lane, leyball from November through on September 15. Since that May since eighth grade. Another loss, the girls have reeled off reason why the team is winning 21 straight victories, including on such a consistent basis is defeating Fox Lane in a compel- because the team loves to play ling 3-2 playoff match. volleyball and loves playing with Volleyball games are very each other. competitive and intense, but they The team has no shortage do not draw as many fans as of passion. other sports at the school. For “I love volleyball because those who do not know the rules it’s not a sport (just) based on of the game, they are not hard to skills, it’s also a mental sport,” pick up on. Each match is broken said senior Jen Volponi. “A team up into five possible games, with less skill can easily bring with each game consisting of 25 down the opponent mentally and ending up winning the game.” three games out of the possible Another reason for the The champions! Courtesy of Elisa Santelia team’s success is that team- that scores a point serves the mates are as close off the court ball, and does not lose posses- there is incredible suspense in Segal are two of the best Section as they are on it. sion of the serve until the other a close game. A volleyball players in the State, “I think that being good team scores a point. There are an incredible accomplishment friends with the team on and off many ways that a point can be Winning the Section Again for the girls. the court really makes it special,” scored in the game, but the most Some people may ask; said Jessica Segal. “I know I can common way to score is getting This year’s championship how has the team been able to count on everybody on the team, (Continued on Page 7) In News... In Arts... Inside... Rivals are The McRib friends! returns! IB Program so far...... Page 3 Apple changes hands.....Page 9 Page 2 Page 18 Strange weather...... Page 11 Airport issues...... Page 15 Class of 2029...... Page 22 90-Second Interviews.....Page 23 Rivals Become Friends Forever
Christie Suozzo Photography Editor
Janet Joyce and Ann Rod- dance” (or a parade) remained the same over all gers have been great friends for all the way down these years too. The win- a long time. Their lives have Milton Road to the ning team would jump in been intertwined in many ways: high school. Then Harrison’s pond or Rye’s Ann taught physical education to everyone would brook, depending on where Janet’s children at St. Gregory’s march to the bon- the game was held—but only elementary school, they have team members, not fans, worked together at a Westchester highlight of the eve- were welcomed to join in the Golf Classic, they’ve done lawn ning. One of Ann’s festivities. Of course, both bowling together, and the list fondest memories towns would know who had goes on from there. Their friend- was when she and prevailed in the game almost ship was inevitable because of all a few of her friends instantly because the victors the things they have in common, created a dummy of would go honking and make but one has to wonder how this a Harrison football it very clear. friendship has survived. Janet player before the Ann Rodgers and Janet Joyce. Who won the majority was a Harrison cheerleader, and game and hung it on Courtesy of Christie Suozzo of the games back then? It Ann cheered for Rye. many of our school songs have was an even mix, according Although Janet is two Harrison High School (which at remained the same. The whole to Ann and Janet. In 1948, there years older than Ann and they that time was LMK). She said that town experienced a great sense was a memorable outcome: a tie didn’t know each other while by the time she got back home, "" # at 12-12! How could anyone live in high school, the feelings of someone had already dropped were maroon and white! with that? competition are present yet, the dummy back off and it was Janet’s favorite memory As Ann and Janet ex- especially because their families sitting on the front porch! That’s was of her senior year. Each pressed, the rivalry was all in are deeply rooted within their how close the communities were. year, in the early morning, hours good fun. It was all about the respective communities. Janet She and her friends chose to put before the game, the cheerlead- camaraderie of the sport, and the cheered in 1947, 1948, and 1949 the numbers of Troilo (Mr. Troilo’s ers would leave a meaningful joy in the competition rather than for Harrison and was captain her father), LePino, and French on symbol on the football players’ the cut-throat need to win. Ann’s senior year. Ann cheered in 1949, the dummy. Ironically, the next doorsteps. Janet’s senior year, family has remained in Rye, 1950, and 1951, and sarcastically day those three players scored the cheerleaders left a burnt while Janet’s children played responded “Yippee for you!” to the touchdowns that won the piece of rye bread in a paper for Harrison (and their children Janet’s captain status. From this game for Harrison. bag with a note saying “RYE IS in turn played for Rye). Janet rivalry has grown an amazing Harrison’s pep rally was BURNT TOAST!” They would conveniently has a double-sided friendship! similar to what it is today - with also toilet paper the players’ prop- seat cushion (Harrison on one Both women recall their - erty, as we do today. Janet also side and Rye on the other) for high school experience as similar ing part. However, in the past, mentioned that the cheerleaders when she attends the games. to what still goes on today when Harrison fans would collect their and football players would attend Ann continues to attend as well. it comes to the Rye-Harrison old furniture, wood, and any- 8 a.m. mass together the morning The women agree that no matter rivalry: traditions, pranks, and a thing else that could be burned of the game, regardless of what- who wins, the game is still pure lot of school spirit. during the weeks leading up to ever religion they practiced. After fun. The feeling of the towns Rye’s pep rally celebration mass, they would eat breakfast coming together is something lead the crowd in singing school together in the church basement that can’t be replicated -- much town, and the cheerleaders and songs to the accompaniment of and then proceed to the game. like the longstanding friendship fans did what Ann called a “snake the band, and believe it or not, The winners’ tradition has of these two women. Husky Herald - Page 2 The IB Program (so far)
Amy Carton Managing Editor
After seven years dedi- as they also complete creativity, full diploma program. CAS re- with a form of interest, com- cated to applications and rig- service, and action project, as quires students to participate in pleted and submitted two years orous training, Harrison High well as an additional Theory of community service projects and prior to the desired implemen- Knowledge course. school-related events to further tation date. Harrison submitted International Baccalaureate Pro- What’s involved in the develop their sense of commu- application part A in the spring gram, becoming the tenth school full diploma program? nity. in the New York Metro area to By electing to enroll in “I’m impressed that stu- feedback and commentary. Af- implement this pro- ter making changes gram. recommended What is the IB by the IB com- Program? (informa- Thoughts From IB Students mittee, Harrison tion adapted from teachers began the organization’s Junior Micaela Moscoto: “The IB program Junior Sarah Berman: “It’s a hard transition, attending training already seems like a handful. I honestly don’t and there is a lot more work than I’ve received website ibo.org) sessions. Next came know if Harrison should have brought it to the in the past. It’s much different than what I The Interna- school. It can make some of those students thought it was going to be, and so far I don’t a site visit in which a tional Baccalaure- not involved in the program feel stupid.” dislike it as much as I had expected I would.” team of IB organizers ate Program is a visited the school and " Junior Patty Jane Geller: “Well so far I like Junior Rajan Mehra: “I don’t really like it interviewed teachers, that strives to teach it and I don’t think it’s much different than the that much. However, I have to say it has in- students, parents, students intellectual way we learned in AP, but I’m sure the tests creased coherence in the subjects and I do and administrators in and personal skills will be the main difference because in AP feel as though my teachers are collaborating order to assess the useful both within the they are longer and more intense! What I like with each other much more” quality of the school classroom and within though is that we have more time to cover is- and its readiness the greater commu- sues and we’ll have longer time on the tests Junior Jake Coonin: “I don’t like the amount to implement the IB nity. While the orga- instead of rushed 35 minute essays.” of work that it brings and I don’t like that a few program. Following nization consists of colleges may discount its relevance, but I like this site visit, the IB three programs: the Junior Serena Takada: “I think the IB pro- that the work and content is spread out over committee either au- gram is a course that allows students to study Primary Years, the two years.” thorizes, postpones, Middle Years, and the disciplines across the span of two years, or declines a school’s which provides the opportunity for students to Diploma Program, application. If denied, " % Junior Elizabeth Crozier: “I feel like there’s Harrison has joined really like how the program encourages us to more discussion in the IB classes than in AP. schools must wait an elite group of 752 take a global view on subjects and how we IB is more about understanding than knowing, another two years be- schools across the as students can easily see the connection be- % # fore reapplying. country offering the tween classes. will need some getting used to. I plan on As Supervisor Diploma Program. working really hard - I’m hoping it will pay off.” of Guidance for the The Diploma program Harrison School Dis- provides high school trict, Dr. Christopher students with an opportunity to the full diploma program, stu- dents are active and making a Miller is quite optimistic about engage in a rigorous two-year dents challenge themselves with difference,” said CAS coordina- the program. curriculum. The program offers highly rigorous junior and senior tor for Harrison High School, “It gives students the op- IB curriculum in all subject areas years, where they must com- Mrs. Blunt. “For example, we portunity to engage in new and and gives students an option be- plete four core requirements of had a group of students go into in-depth studies both in and out tween standard level and high- classrooms for 9-11 and work of class” he said, “and allows level classes. requirements is the completion with other students In addition to participating of six IB level classes, both at on building char- in individual IB courses, students standard and high levels. The acter within the may also opt to enroll in the full next requirement is completion school. Through diploma program. While both of the Theory of Knowledge projects like food options are highly rigorous and course, which explores the ba- drives and work- focus on the same classroom sis of thinking and encourages ing with those in material, they differ in the credit students to question the world need, it’s wonder- received at the culmination of around them. Students must ful to see our kids the two years. All IB students also complete an extended es- getting involved in $ say over the course of the two the world around at the end of each course, and years. Self-directed, this essay them.” their performance on these ex- explores concepts such as the The appli- Courtesy of Christie Suozzo ams dictates whether or not they research process and skills like cation process: %& analysis, synthesis, and evalua- All schools looking to be- them to connect the content from students who complete all IB tion. Creativity, Action and Ser- come part of the International class to their individual interests, courses and excel on IB exams vice, otherwise known as CAS, Baccalaureate program must as well as to one another.” receive an IB diploma as long $ begin the application process Husky Herald - Page 3 Homecoming a huge success
Melanie Singer Staff Writer
Each year Harrison High fabric, along with the additional crowd around the School throws a homecoming decorations, transformed the gym booth, it seemed dance a week after the intense into a cool place to be. to be a huge hit. Rye vs. Harrison football game. At this dance, there was a “I thought Although we lost this year’s wide variety of foods on display it was a very contest, the dance still was a for the high school students. nice dance, but huge hit. Even though there was a lot of one thing I would This year’s homecoming food, no one seemed to even go want to see next dance was held in the large gym near it. In spite of this strange year would be where food, drinks, and even occurrence, people had a great to have the Homecoming princes. Courtesy of Sam Colangelo a photo booth were set up for time. homecoming in a huge hit. Alex Misisco and attendees. Large, drape-like “It was a really nice dance,” the small gym,” said sophomore Johnny Brefere were the Queen said junior Hayley Alex Psaros. “It would be a nice and King for homecoming. A Kronthal, “and I change of scenery and make white flowered headband was thought the photo Homecoming and Winter Formal handed to Misisco and a green booth was cute.” seem very different from each leafed headband was handed to The other.” Brefere. It has been a tradition Harrison High One issue preventing that for the nominees and Queen and School student change of location might be King to walk down the gym in a government safety. School dances in the formal processional to receive decided last their crowns, along with those year that, for hazard, with so many people who were nominated. all the dances, located in such a small space. It was an exciting and there would be Although being in the small gym eventful dance, and all proceeds a photo booth might make it feel as though went toward Harrison High And their princesses! Courtesy of Sam Colangelo on-site so that the dance is in a different place, School, so that can our school curtains were hung up above students could take pictures with can have more exciting events the wooden gym floor. That their friends. By the look of the All in all, the dance was and dances like this one. It’s great to live in Harrison! Alexandra Sanchez Staff Writer There are hundreds of and PepsiCo both have corporate racial diversity and the weather. list of top places to live. Harrison thousands of places to live headquarters there. All of these elements go into is a great place to live!” within the United States, each Another upside for families determining whether someone “People like to live in a having their own unique qualities is that they want a good education will buy a home here or not. safe place, and Harrison is a about them. Some towns rise for their children and Harrison Our faculty at the high safe place to live,” said school above others: they have good High School was also rated one school was not surprised at the nurse Ms. Sannicandro. “Also, school systems, libraries, public of the top in the country for its fact that our town had beaten out the people here are very kind and facilities, restaurants, and are academics, according to citydata. so many other places. our school makes us extremely considered safe. CNNMoney. com. The high school has above- “Harrison has many things special. Harrison High School com. conducted a poll in average literacy and math scores, that would draw people to live as well as the lower schools has September to determine the and there also are 120 colleges here, especially families,” said many extracurricular activities top 100 places to live within and universities located within Dr. Chris Miller, Supervisor of such as sports and clubs that the United States. Surprisingly, 30 miles of Harrison, according Guidance. “We have events over students can participate in. We the town of Harrison came in at to greatschools.org. the course of the year that are fun are also very close to the city and number 70. Harrison also is a very for children and adults to go to, the homes are beautiful here.” Harrison is a great town safe town with a low crime rate. such as football games like the Perhaps the words of for many reasons, one of them Some can’t even remember the Rye versus Harrison game, the sophomore Rula Samad say it being the location provides an last time that there was a major “It’s Great To Live In Harrison best: “Well it’s just really nice and easy commute for adults to New crime in Harrison. Day” parade, and The Festa in safe all around and it is in a good York City, the place with the most For entertainment June. All of these things bring location.” jobs in the world. Harrison is only purposes, Harrison also exceeds the students and community With or without a magazine about a 30-mile drive from the Big expectations, having bars, movie together. Throughout all of this, it rating, Harrison has so many Apple, which makes it easy for theatres, libraries, museums, gives people a strong connection. aspects that make it special people to commute from a good golf courses, restaurants and ski In Harrison we have a very strong and separate from other towns. job in NYC. But for those who resorts all close to the town. community, probably one of the Harrison will continue to be a don’t want to travel that far, there When picking a town strongest, and all of the people top-ranked town in the nation still are many high-paying jobs in which to live, home buyers that live here are very proud. I am because, as the signs say, “It’s a right in Purchase. MasterCard also look at factors such as not surprised that we made the great place to live.” Husky Herald - Page 4 Let’s go clubbing
Melanie Singer Staff Writer
If you want to get involved, read as well,” she said. “To help every Friday in D-214 and seeks there are tons of clubs that may to better our communities’ envi- pique your interest. Here are a barriers might be that cause them ronment. few of the choices that might ap- to avoid reading. Hopefully, when FRENCH CLUB: Another peal to you. we encourage more students to club that may interest you is the LIT CLUB: This new after- read for pleasure, we also do French Club. If you’re interested school activity is directed toward service projects that non-readers in getting better at this language those who love to read and learn can participate in. For example, or just going to have fun and about new works of literature this year we plan to raise funds to speak French, this is the club outside of their English classes. rebuild libraries damaged in the for you. One nice thing about The Lit Club also reaches out to Haiti earthquake.” this club is array of cultural dif- those who may not enjoy read- If you’re interested in ferences. French club president ing, but strive to become more books, reading, or even discuss- “We even have a girl from Marwan Bishtawi. knowledgeable readers. Ms. ing topics, the Lit Club is for you! Courtesy of Christie Suozzo Africa that speaks French and Johnson, the librarian at HHS, is REEF CLUB: Interested the REEF club will be back in ac- joined the French club this year the advisor for this club. in saving the environment? Join " and also a boy that has a Span- “These days’ students are REEF club. It’s a great way for and shrubs. ish background that is in the club so busy with either studying or you and your peers to help the “REEF club is a great way too,” said senior Nina Sarmiento. other activities that they don’t community become safer and to get involved in your com- “It’s a nice way to meet new always have time for reading,” more eco-friendly. REEF stands munity as well as helping the people and to get to know them said Ms. Johnson. “In Lit Club for Rescue Earth’s Environmental environment,” said junior Daniela better.” we try to keep in touch with the Future. The activities planned Castillo. “Many do not realize the This club also includes feeling of why we like to read, further expand your knowledge amount of work that needs to be even if we don’t always have time about the environment. One done around us, and by joining better your knowledge of French to read as much as we’d like to, example from the recent past this club, it can better enforce the culture. If you’re interested in hav- and to encourage others to read involved making the courtyard idea of recycling and making our ing an interesting experience in when they can”. look beautiful after a long harsh world a healthier environment.” learning about a foreign culture, “Lit Club offers an op- winter. Now that this space in the The REEF Club meets joini the French club by going to portunity for all who don’t like to High School has been re-done, C-103 every Wednesday. Debate vets lend a hand
Peri Mendelsohn Staff Writer The Debate Team has members, Mr. Hertzig, and the how to do a complete round school,” said Emma. “Mr. Hertzig developed a new system in order new assistant coach, Katherine and often practice by debating gives so many analogies and " Harris, attend novice practices to one another. For instance, the makes sure everyone under- debaters, more smoothly into the judge rounds and provide helpful novices are guided to complete stands before he moves on.” Debate realm. In the past, nov- insight. However, Ally Brabant, a research on their current topic “I have learned so much ices have been trained directly by second- year Varsity Debater, has about Civil Disobedience. from the program,” said Tory. Mr. Hertzig, the faculty advisor. - In addition to these classes “The mentors are really helpful But since learning debate as ing to share extended amounts and direct instruction by Mr. and I’ve become a much better an underclassmen can often be of time with these novices. She Hertzig, each novice has been writer.” overwhelming for both Mr. Hertzig takes time out of her busy week assigned a different Varsity de- With such a supportive and the debaters, members from to teach a class of novices how bater that will help them through- team to guide them through the Varsity Debate Team have to be successful debaters, open- out the year, guiding them in their first year, these debat- stepped up to the plate to guide ing them up the world of debate. writing cases, doing research, ers should be prepared for any new members and make the pro- “It’s been going really well and so on. The two programs curveballs thrown at them when cess of learning new terminology, because the novices seem to have been extremely helpful for moving onto Varsity Debate next new speech skills, and topics an be very interested and eager to new debaters. With so much easier one. In addition, connect- learn,” Ally said. “We’re off to a guidance and assistance, it has tournaments coming up in late ing with Varsity Debate members great start!” really enhanced their experience. October and are hoping to bring is an integral part of the novices’ During these classes, Ally Two successful novices, Emma honor to Harrison High School, learning process. Through that and Mr. Hertzig train novices how LaBarbera and Tory Tiburzi, have as previous novice debaters from - to make speeches within a cer- described their experience as a Harrison have done in the past. hand what the debate experience tain time interval, how to answer positive one. While the learning process is just is like and be coached by their confusing arguments, and how to “The program has helped beginning, they certainly are off to peers, a method proven to be stand up in front of the class and me a lot because I get the chance a fantastic start. extremely effective. do cross-examination practices. to learn about different topics All of the Varsity debate The novices have even learned that I don’t get to learn about in Husky Herald - Page 5 Majorettes: give it a twirl! Sarah Camillone Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to What exactly is the ma- performances all lead up to a shared her thoughts about joining be a part of the band without hav- jorette squad? The majorettes spring competition in which the the majorettes. She said, “It was ing to learn how to play an instru- are a female comprised group band, color guard and majorettes worth it because I got to meet ment? The Harrison High School of students that twirl batons in travel to different parts of the new people and learn new things. majorette squad gives you this graceful, rhythmic manner. The country to compete against high When I look back and see how opportunity. As the marching group gained its prominence school bands from across the much I’ve improved in the past # and popularity in the early 60’s country. At the culmination of the couple of weeks, it makes me games and enters the gym at and 70’s, but has continued to competition, the majorettes are think about how much more I’ll recruit members awarded a rating of bronze, silver, know when I’m a senior.” ever since. The or gold. Last year the squad was So, why join the major- Harrison High awarded a silver medal for their ettes? The squad is a great way School major- performance in Atlanta, Georgia. to meet new people and make ettes recently This year the squad will travel to new friends. You will be amazed found a new Chicago Illinois, where they hope at how much you can accomplish coach, Ms. Parisi, to continue their success. who offers new What is involved in the Having the opportunity to become and exciting twirl twirling itself? Band camp of- a majorette is a rare opportunity techniques, as fers students the opportunity that not many people are aware well as choreo- - of. Though it is a relatively small graphed dance ing and experience beginner quad, the majorettes is an ex- combinations. combinations. Though long and tremely fun and social way to The majorettes strike a pose. The major- take part in school activities. Courtesy of Christie Suozzo ettes perform at a worthwhile experience. This Freshmen Emma Jorgensen pep rallies, the majorettes are by the pregame and halftime shows reporter attended band camp encourages more students to their side. While most high school of each football game, leading the without having any knowledge of join, saying, “Join because being bands are accompanied by just + $ # a majorette is a fun and exciting a color guard, Harrison’s band consist of specific formations the ropes and basic technique. challenge. It’s a great way to get features both the color guard and and movements which must be Freshmen Rebecca Oestreicher involved in school.” the majorette squad. kept in sync throughout. These is new to the squad, and she SAT Ringer Revealed
Melanie Singer Staff Writer Junior year is a tough year, Those investigating the Eshaghoff) achieved scores be- no doubt. On top of their grades, scandal are not sure how Es- tweenn 2140 and 2220 – not too and their extracurricular activities, hagoff managed to pass himself shabby! But Eshagoff’s success students must worry about taking off as so many different students, as a test taker ultimately led to the the SAT or the ACT, and in some especially considering one of the scandal’s discovery. Some of the cases both. Juniors, imagine the student’s he took the test for was students whom Eshagoff took the weight off your shoulders, if you a girl. With regards to this aspect SAT for had far lower grade point did not have to take the SAT or of the case, those checking IDs at averages than would normally the ACT. It’s a tempting proposi- the testing sites where Eshagoff correlate with such high scores. Courtesy of Angela Troia things too far. Tom Ewing, a tion; for a group of honor role sat the exam clearly have some Unsurprisingly, the kids spokesman for ETS, which ad- students at Great Neck North explaining to do. and parents involved in the scan- ministers the test for the College High School in Long Island, too The Harrison High School dal have received widespread Board, stated, “We can’t allow the tempting. Recently, it was dis- criticism. Junior Haya Nesheiwat actions of a few to dictate unnec- covered that these Great Neck in on the scandal seemed in- shared, “It would be great for essary measures for the majority juniors and seniors paid a high trigued, but ultimately repelled by someone to take the SAT for me of honest test takers.” school graduate to sit the test the situation. Junior Hayley Kro- but at the same time I would feel Ewing’s is a wise perspec- for them. nthal commented, “If someone very guilty afterwards, knowing tive. As a junior, this reporter is It seems to have a highly were to take my SAT or ACT test how other kids spent hours upon thankful that the actions of a just a organized scheme. Sam Es- for me I would be very relieved hours working hard to ace the few students will not make things haghoff, a 19 year old currently not to have to worry about the test.” enrolled at Emory University in test! But if I got a bad grade on it Haya makes a good point, of students around the country Atlanta, Georgia, was paid $2500 I would be very upset because I but it may be moot. In the after- who take the SAT. Hopefully, the by each student to achieve a could have probably done better math of the Eshagoff scandal, security changes that do occur high score on a test bearing their then the person taking it for me.” the College Board has beefed up * #- name. In many cases, it was the The students who paid Es- security at SAT testing locations. ing students even more anxious student’s parents’ idea to hire to hagoff to take their SATs lucked However, those who regulate to what is all ready an extremely Eshagoff. out. All of the students (rather, test are being careful not to take stressful event. Husky Herald - Page 6 Volleyball has historic season (Continued from Front Page) whether I am on the court or not.” $ have repeat- The team has many great team stormed past the Horace ed as back- qualities that have helped them Greeley Quakers in straight to-back Sec- achieve great success thus far games, 3-0. tion 1 Class this postseason. Their chemistry A Champi- off the court allows the girls to be Huskies against their rivals from ons, they are comfortable with each other, and Fox Lane again. This time, there heading on their blend of skills and smarts was no questioning as to who to the state helps them overpower their op- would win the game. Although tournament. ponents. With the help of Stokoe, two of the three games were On November Segal and the rest of the team: within two points, the Huskies 9, in Elmira, Christie Nannariello, Alison Mi- pulled both of them out and the Huskies dollo, Jenna Webb, Carolina Al- coasted to another 3-0 victory. took on Sec- varez, Jen Volponi, Allie Fuerst, In the championship game, Har- Courtesy of Elisa Santelia tion 4, Class Patty Jane Geller, Elisa Santelia, rison faced undefeated Ursuline A Champions Olivia Manley, Alexa Coloccia, at Hendrick Hudson High School took the match in impressive Horseheads High School in a and Betsy Sanchez, the Girls’ in Montrose. When the game fashion, 3-2. varsity squad now advances to began, it seemed the Huskies Captain Jess Segal told out a victory 3-1 (with respective The Journal News, “Ursuline is scores of 25-17; 16-25; 25-18; Ursuline dominated the first a very similar team to us, so we and 25-17). Unfortunately, the Post-Season Domination two games of the match, put- knew we had to be on the top team’s spectacular run ended on ting the Huskies at an almost of our game. We knew what we November 12, when they were Once this team headed insurmountable disadvantage. had to do; it was just a matter of defeated by the Section 9, Class into the postseason playoffs, However, the girls stormed back # P A champtions from Cornwall in they were all business. In the Now that the Huskies the Regional Final. Get a jump on summer jobs!
Danny Glass Opinions Editor School may have just start- may seem excessive, but let me # objective in getting a summer ed, but I think we can agree that point out, there were four other around thirty nine hours a week, job is making bank, an internship many already have next summer teenagers waiting in the inter- and earns a bit over minimum may not be the best option, as on their minds. With summer view room. We represented only wage (with each summer spent the majority of paid internships comes freedom, and the opportu- a small fraction of the 54 teens as a counselor, one’s pay rate go to more experienced college nity to cash in, but there are many who would eventually apply for increases). Had I worked at the students. misconceptions about summer the eight available positions. You Purchase Community House, Before committing to any jobs. This article will discuss the don’t have to pull out a calculator I would have been paid in a job, it is important to consider its proper way to secure a summer to understand that those are not stipend rather than by the hour. downsides. To put it bluntly, be- job, average salaries one can very good odds. As for lifeguard- The method by which you are ing a camp counselor is no walk expect, and the pros and cons of ing jobs, they require weeks of paid can make a huge difference in the park. Harrison High School different kinds of jobs. training, plus a lifeguarding test. in how much you earn for the senior Brandon Ellis worked as There are essentially three One’s summer employment (or season (in the case mentioned a camp counselor at Mohawk options for teenagers looking to lack thereof) can hinge on a above, almost $1000). Camp this summer, and despised land a summer job. One is work- handful of points. Retail jobs often pay more the long hours, low pay, and the ing as a camp counselor or life The majority of retail jobs per hour than camp jobs, but # # guard. I lump these positions also require early action. And they another factor must be taken into At the opposite end of the spec- together, because both require are usually much harder to come account – hours. My friend who trum, senior Chris D’Antona, who spending lots of time around chil- by. It would be foolish to hope to worked at the Nike Running Store worked in retail, enjoyed reason- dren, and outdoors. The second stop by a local mall a week be- earned more per hour than I did, able hours (under 40 a week) and option for teenagers is working in fore summer begins, and secure but also worked fewer hours, and good pay, and generally enjoyed retail. This includes all jobs in the a summer job. Internships are in the end made less money. In his work. Senior Cayla Pettinato, mall, and at restaurants. The third even more competitive, and often choosing which job to pursue, you who took an internship, found option is working as an intern. require that applicants compile a should think about whether the her experience worthwhile, but Internships must be considered resume, and be interviewed. / tedious. separately, because they may or Now, we come to the issue maybe a nice discount) outweigh The truth is, there are no may not be salaried. of payment. Everybody wants to those of more cash. perfect summer jobs. But by For those hoping to work reap the maximum reward from Internships are by far the applying early, and weighing the as camp counselors or lifeguards, their hard work. For this reason, most varying group, in terms of pros and cons of each potential timing is key. This reporter ap- the salary offered is a vital factor pay. There are minimum wage position before committing, you plied for a camp job in March in choosing where to apply. This internships, and there are intern- can try to put yourself in the four months prior to the begin- reporter worked at the Rye YMCA ships that do not pay at all. It is a best situation possible. Happy ning of the summer season. This for the entire summer. The aver- case by case basis. If your main hunting!
Husky Herald - Page 7 Gay marriage legalized How do you feel in New York state about gay
Jessica Oggeri marriage? Staff Writer Late June marked the Robb changed their plans once together brought on tears of hap- beginning of marriage equality in again, and were married in their piness, yet the arrival of anti-gay New York State, when the state beloved home state, New York. religious figures and children senate passed the Marriage Jason and Robb, are both from their churches caused her Equality Act by a vote of 33 to 29. active members of the gay com- to shudder. The bill, originally proposed by munity, and currently live in New “No true religion is about Governor Andrew Cuomo, grants York’s capital, Albany. Yet, the hate,” shared Ganns, as she re- same-sex couples the same legal couple is closer to Harrison than called the moment she witnessed right to wed as heterosexual they appear. Jason, an accoun- church leaders refer to the gay couples, making New York the tant and treasurer of the Pride community as a group character- sixth and largest state to legalize Center of the Capital Region, is ized solely by AIDS. gay marriage. the son of Harrison High School’s There is no doubt that As a child, almost every- literary coach, Mrs. Ganns. the Marriage Equality Act has “I’m happy gay mar- riage was legalized in New York, because now gay men and women are being treated fairly, like they deserve. If gay couples want to get mar- ried, it is their choice. We should all respect that.” - Jake Coonin “I’m all for gay marriage! I feel people should have the right to spend their lives with whoever they want.” - Victoria Acevedo
“I think marriage is a sa- cred thing that all people should be allowed to take part in. It is amaz- Jason Ganns takes a stand for marriage equality. Courtesy of Ms. Ganns ing to know that the state one dreams of one day getting Prior to the legalization of brought America one step closer - married. Whether gay or straight, gay marriage in New York, Mrs. to total equality for the LGBT ing clearly. Marriage is the image of saying ‘I do’ is an af- Ganns, along with her husband, community. However, the na- for all types of relation- = joined her son in the fight for tion is stilled limited by federal of gay marriage in the Empire equality. She was one of the legislation such as the Defense ships, heterosexual and State allows all New Yorkers to many determined individuals of Marriage Act, which prevents homosexual.” who bombarded the New York same-sex couples from securing - Alexis Rubenstein Devoted couple, Jason State Senate with phone calls $ and Robb, waited many months and letters, demanding that the Harrison High School se- “I never understood why to get married, in the hopes that Marriage Equality Act be passed. nior and avid supporter of same- equality was such an is- a marriage equality bill would In the week leading up to the sen- sex marriage Alexis Rubenstein sue. Love isn’t restricted be passed in New York. When it ate’s vote on the bill, the capital O@ X # - seemed this wasn’t in the cards, was inundated with gay marriage nitely on the right path. I just hope to only heterosexuals, they began planning for a wed- supporters, who came to Albany our state’s move toward marriage why should marriage? ding in the neighboring state of to plead their case. Mrs. Ganns equality is reaches the federal I am happy New York Massachusetts, where gay mar- was among them. Her experi- level. Love is love, and anyone finally made marriage riage has been legal since 2004. ences evoked mixed emotions. who is in love should be able to truly equal.” However, with the passage of the The sight of gay supporters and share a union and bear the same - Angela Troia Marriage Equality Act, Jason and straight supporters alike rallying P
Husky Herald - Page 8 Apple turns over a new leaf
Angela Troia Arts Editor
will remain on top, and of the world’s greatest innovator, gained leadership credentials whether the new head of and the beginning of a new age while heading up Apple’s Ma- Apple, Tim Cook, will prove for Apple. cintosh division, and serving as an effective leader. In spite of Jobs’ condition, ‘sit-in’ CEO during Jobs’ leaves Jobs was first di- many were surprised to hear of of absence. agnosed with pancreatic his passing. Harrison High School Cook also steered Apple in cancer in October of 2003. junior Nicole Suozzo shared, “I an economically sound direction Patients diagnosed with never realized how seriously ill at a time when the United States’ pancreatic cancer typi- Steve Jobs was until he resigned. economy was struggling. The Apple is a company that I have 2008 stock market crash initially months. Miraculously, Jobs stood by for years. To me, Steve devastated Apple. Shares fell to lasted eight years. Jobs en- Jobs is Apple. The fact that he did around $82 in late January 2009, dured tumor-removing sur- such great things for Apple while soon after Jobs announced his gery, a liver transplant, and medical leave. But under Cook’s dramatic weight loss during % tactful management, Apple sales his illness, yet was still able model. The idea of someone else soared even as other tech com- to do his job at Apple. Fol- take control of Apple is terrifying.” panies struggled. Share prices lowing his surgery, Jobs Jobs’ successor as CEO, also surged, reaching nearing Courtesy of Allie Fuller guided Apple through a Tim Cook is no stranger to Apple $144 the month Jobs returned. streak of new products that Inc. Cook joined Apple in 1998, a With Cook running Apple, rev- Over the past three de- enjoyed monumental success. time when the company had just enues for the year 2011 have cades Apple Inc. has grown from However, maintaining a billion made a major splash with the re- reached $53.24 billion. In 2010, a garage-based startup to a multi- dollar company while simultane- lease of the iMac. During his time with Jobs at the helm, the com- billion dollar company renowned ously battling cancer eventually at Apple, Cook has served the pany made only $29.2 billion, for its ability to innovate. This proved to be too much. Jobs took company in multiple capacities. during the same amount of time. past September marked an up- his third medical leave in Janu- Prior to Jobs’ resignation, Cook Obviously, Cook has setting milestone for Apple. The ary of 2011, reportedly telling responsible for the company’s the experience, and the economic company’s longtime CEO, Steve employees in an e-mail, “I love worldwide sales and operations, know-how, to lead Apple in the Jobs, resigned. On October 5th, Apple so much and hope to be including end-to-end manage- right direction. The question is, Jobs passed away from pancre- back as soon as I can.” ment of Apple’s supply chain, does he have the creative vision? atic cancer. Jobs’ death has left Jobs died on October 5th, sales activities, and service and The world will have to wait and many wondering whether Apple 2011. His death marked the loss support in all markets. Cook see. Rooney has his last word Melanie Singer Staff Writer
On October 2, 2011, Andy War II. In this newspaper, Rooney he had never heard of Lady Gaga “You know something?” Rooney had his last segment wrote very risqué piece. This was or Justin Bieber. Rooney once shared in a on CBS’ news magazine show just the beginning of his writing “I’ve said it and I’m glad,” segment. “I don’t like chocolate 60 Minutes. He began his run career. After the war, he wrote for Andy Rooney stated often during chip cookies.” at CBS in July, 1978, with and show business legends such as his segments on 60 Minutes. On Andy Rooney’s last essay discussing automobile Arthur Godfrey, Garry Moore, and “Andy Rooney is an old segment on 60 Minutes, he fatalities during Independence others. Although many did not man that is a sarcastic and discussed his time spent on the Day weekend. Rooney’s short know that Rooney was the man critical media man, who I respect show and how wonderful it had segments soon became a behind these political comments, greatly,” said art teacher Mr. been. After thanking his viewers regular feature, alternating weeks he always said it felt good to hear Petrillo. for staying with him throughout with a debate segment called his words on live television. His segments and essays the many years at 60 Minutes, Point/Counterpoint. Once the When he entered the world [ Point/Counterpoint segment of television journalism , Rooney of the issues of the day. He one liner: “...If you do see me at was canceled, Andy Rooney promised a unique account of shared America’s anger over a restaurant, please, just let me " 60 Minutes things on a weekly basis. He was the Oklahoma City bombing in eat my dinner.” commentator. The broadcast one of those people who, when April of 1995. He always wrote That was the last line would soon become the nation’s he had something on his mind, outstanding and meaningful uttered on air by the 92-year old most-watched program. would go right ahead and write essays on the war in Iraw, and Andy Rooney. Before Andy Rooney’s an essay about it. One essay he the 9/11 attacks. His pieces were Editors Note: On Friday career on 60 Minutes, he was wrote a few years back was about sometimes controversial, but November 4, Rooney passed a reporter for The Stars and popular music streaming through Rooney continued to speak his away due to complications arising Stripes, a newspaper that came the internet and how he felt left mind He could also write about from a minor surgery. out during his enlistment in World out and in the minority because less serious issues. Husky Herald - Page 9 Living La Vita Coco
Clarissa Karantzis Staff Writer
When we think of the “hot- investing a great amount in Vita typical sports drinks like Ga- tive of Vita Coco said, “Vita Coco test new item,” we usually associ- Coco – around $1.5 million. Other torade and Powerade, without is an ideal beverage for consum- ate it with clothing, accessories, celebrities such as Rihanna, ers with an active lifestyle seeking or some new kind of electronics... % natural hydration. While we know but how about coconut water? you’re an athlete, it’s our consumers enjoy drinking our This beverage is the newest a great alternative to coconut water regularly, modera- and most popular drink on the the common sports tion is important and we recom- shelves, and people can’t seem drinks.” mend no more than two to three to get enough of it. There are Another ma- 8.5 ounce servings per day, each many brands of coconut water, jor brand of coconut of which has only 45 calories per including “ZICO” and “O.N.E.,” water is ZICO, which serving.” was created by Mark “I have tried coconut water it big is “Vita Coco.” Rampolla. Besides and I liked it a lot,” said sopho- Vita Coco was created being offered as pure more Amanda Friedman. “I don’t by Ira Liran and Michael Kirban. coconut water, the have a favorite brand, though. According to vitacoco.com, one brand comes in dif- I’ve only had it twice, and I will day in February of 2003, the two ferent flavors, like probably buy it again.” friends met two Brazilian women chocolate, pomber- The claimed benefits of in a bar, and when they asked the ry, lima citron, and Vita Coco are that it contains women what they missed most passion fruit. Simi- more potassium than two ba- about Brazil, they answered, lar to Vita Coco, it nanas, as well as a large amount “Agua de coco.” Two months has a great amount later, Liran was in Brazil, meeting of potassium, five are what have people running with coconut plantation owners, electrolytes, and no to the stores so they can enjoy it while Kirban was researching added sugars, ac- after their workouts and intense the possibilities of selling coconut cording to zico.com. exercise. water in the United States. A year This brand, howev- However, according to later, Vita Coco was born! er, doesn’t have as nypost.com Vita Coco was sued It is 100% pure coconut many calories and as in August of 2011 for $5 million water made from young coco- much sugar in each due to false advertising. Based nuts, and hydrates you naturally, bottle. on a study by ConsumerLab. whereas coconut milk comes “We use plant com, the amounts of electrolytes, from mature coconuts. Besides extracts to flavor sodium and magnesium in Vita the plain coconut water, you can Rihanna loves Vita Coco. our coconut water Coco were considerably less find it also infused with other Courtesy of styleandvibes.com instead of fruit puree than advertised on the packag- # A-Rod, Demi Moore and Dustin or cane sugar,” said Laura Sauls, ing. The representative for Vita tangerine, pineapple, acai and Pedroia have advertised or joined marketing associate of ZICO Coco, Arthur Gallego, stated pomegranate, or tropical fruit. Vita Coco as well. The fact that Beverages. “With the exception O_ ` { The beverage has no added you see the rich and famous R continues to be an excellent, all sugars, no fat, and a lot of potas- enjoying the drink has of course add sugar to ZICO.” natural source of hydration and sium. Vitamin C is also added into helped its popularity. More and This reporter tasted this that our products’ nutrition labels the drink. more people are swapping their brand as well, and found it to are accurate and in compliance This reporter bought two sugary sports drinks for the all with the FDA.” different bottles of this coconut natural nectar of the Coconut. with a nutty aftertaste. She pre- Despite all the recent de- water for a taste test: one that “Personally, I do enjoy ferred its taste to Vita Coco. velopments over Vita Coco, the coconut water,” says HHS Health Although coconut water fact remains that coconut water teacher Mrs. Zanot. “It took some # - is an all-natural beverage that They actually are very good. time to get used to the taste at thing else, you should enjoy it has risen in popularity. Pepsi Although they are both sweet, it # in moderation. Half the bottle of has invested in O.N.E. and Coke is very refreshing, especially on natural it is, I really enjoy drinking the pure coconut water has 45 in ZICO, because these large a hot summer day. This reporter it. I’m not a huge fan of the fruit- calories, and 11 grams of sugar. beverage manufacturers have preferred the pure coconut water " realized that whether coconut because it was less sweet without plain is best. more, ranging between 50-60 water turns out to be a passing From a nutritional stand- calories for half a bottle, and phase or whether it is truly here Celebrities have left their point, it’s awesome! It’s high in 13-20 grams of sugar for half a to stay, it remains a $100 million Starbucks coffees behind, and many natural electrolytes like bottle. So how much should you dollar a year business that has are now seen holding bottles of potassium, and can replace drink? According to a video that only just begun. Coconut Water instead. Accord- what we lose through exercise featured coconut water on Good ing to abcnews.com, Madonna is and sweating even better than Morning America, a representa-
Husky Herald - Page 10 Irene Wreaks Havoc
Michelle Deleo Staff Writer
People had been saying storm had passed, many under- had quality time like that for a while that the east coast whelmed citizens wrote it off as in a while!” was due for a natural disaster. a joke. It is true, Irene lost much Those who feared Between a small earthquake of her destructive power by the the worst got out of the and Hurricane Irene, you could time she hit our area, and had area. “I ran away and | been downgraded from hurricane hid,” shared math teach- though most people didn’t feel to tropical storm. But not every- er Ms. Hoover. However, Before and after Irene. the earthquake, it startled many, one emerged unscathed. Many those who chose to head Courtesy of minutest.com and put east coasters in a state buildings, houses, and roads north found they had made a and rain, not even any flood- of mind to expect the worst from mistake., Roads in Mendon, ing. So hearing that parts of the Irene. power, due to strong gusts of Vermont and Killington, Vermont northeast were wrecked really Whether or not it lived up to wind. Even more were stranded were destroyed. Part of the Kil- shocked me.” in their homes. Harrison High lington ski resort base lodge was Senior Jared Cummins had an impact. Stores were com- School faculty member Mr. Chi- knocked down, and water came said, “I thought that the hurricane pletely wiped out on Saturday the arella, tried to make the best rushing off the mountain. Felled calmed down too much by the 27th and Sunday the 28th. There out of a frustrating situation: “I bridges were submerged under time it reached the northeast to was no bottled water available, happened to lose power for two rushing water. do a lot of damage. I’m really and many of the canned foods days during the storm. It was ac- That Irene wreaked such surprised things got so bad in usually lining the aisles were sold tually nice! There were no TV’s or havoc came as a surprise to Vermont.” out. Many adopted a better safe electronics, so we had some real several HHS students. Junior Major reparative progress than sorry mentality, stocking up family time. We play cards, board Daniela Castillo said, “I was has been made in the areas on dry foods and other neces- games, and spent quality family very surprised to hear that small most impacted by the storm, but sary amenities in the event they time together.” pockets of areas were completely there are still many people out lost power. Packaged ice to keep Senior Lindsey Riehl took destroyed, and that people are there suffering. Rebuilding is refrigerators and freezers cool a similar approach: “During the still recovering. I live in West Har- something that can only be made was also in high demand. storm, my family and I spent a rison and didn’t even lose power. possible with lots of people, and After the worst of the lot of time together. We haven’t There was really only strong wind lots of funding.
Dreaming of a white Halloween? Clarissa Karantzis Staff Writer In October, the leaves Irene. As of Sunday, Novem- time, especially for children. begin to change colors, it gets a ber 5, New York still had some With Halloween following just little colder outside, and we try 144,000 people without power, two days after the unexpected to hold on to the last remains of while Connecticut had about early winter arrival, many trick- warm weather for the year. It usu- 678,600, and in New Jersey, or-treating excursions had to be ally eases us into the cold brittle 284,000 were still in the dark, cancelled. It was too dangerous winter, but this year, it didn’t give + for children and families to walk any warnings. A record snow- Extra crews from across the U.S. around after dark because of all A tree felled by October snow. storm hit the Northeast and put it came to help in restoring the Courtesy of Emma Adler into a partial blackout. power, but the numbers of out- urged people in neighborhoods laptops through the car, but with States all across the North- ages were just too great. It likely that were especially affected the limited daylight, I wasn’t able east were pounded with snow will take until the end of this next to not venture outdoors after to get much work done. There and millions of people were left week (November 11) to restore dark to avoid the risk of getting were also a few elderly people on without electricity and heat. The everybody’s electricity fully. electrocuted. One neighborhood my street without electricity that last snow in October in Central “I lost electricity for three in Connecticut resorted to a we checked on. I was so happy Park was recorded on October days. In order to keep warm, “trunk-or-treat” for kids, held in a when the electricity came back, 21, 1952, with 0.5 inch of snow. parking lot before dark. Families you have no idea!” October, 2011, had places re- sleep in the living room for the in Danbury, CT, were able to The October storm not ceiving up to 30 inches of heavy, take their witches and ghosts for only wreaked havoc on the power wet snow that brought down warm enough to sleep upstairs,” trick-or-treating to the Danbury lines, but it also was responsible thousands of trees along with said sophomore Alba Damaso. Fair Mall, where merchants gave for many deaths. According to power lines, causing emergency “We couldn’t open the fridge or out candy between six and eight. Reuters News Agency, 13 deaths situations all along the east coast. freezer in order to preserve the If you think the early snow were caused by accidents on * } ~ - temperature, so we had to eat was just a “trick” of nature, then slippery roads, and others died of partment of Energy said that food that we cooked on our stove brace yourself. According to carbon monoxide poisoning due utility crews were not prepared which uses gas. Milk and eggs Weather.com, the Northeast is for this massive outage, so the re- were stored in containers that we expected to have colder tempera- Unfortunately, the snow- sponse times were much slower tures than usual for the upcoming storm hit at a very unfavorable than they were during Hurricane We charged our cell phones and winter months. Husky Herald - Page 11 Amanda Knox walks
Brittany Wolfe Staff Writer
In 2007, Meredith Kercher, sonal clothing or on the murder tricks up their sleeves. Knox’s for- Courtesy of CBS News a British student attending college weapon. The verdict was re- mer boyfriend Raaele Sollecitio, convictions. As the defendants in Italy, was found dead in her discussed by jurors and judges. as well as drug dealer Rudy broke down into tears alongside bedroom, following a night out Luckily for Knox, the court of Guede, had also been accused Amanda Knox’s family, the pros- with friends. Amanda Knox, and appeals eventually accepted of being involved with Kercher’s ecution sat in disbelief. American college student and her case. An emotional climax murder. The defense presented Knox is still at risk for an Kercher’s friend and roommate, of the appeals process was a an effective argument about the appeal from the prosecution to was accused of murder. In 2009, ten-minute address delivered dispositions of the defendants, by Italy’s Supreme Court. However, following a highly-publicized by Knox. Knox claimed tearfully contrasting court sketches of Sol- even if the Italian Supreme Court trial in an Italian court, Knox was that she had nothing to do with lecito gnawing at his nails, with accepts the case, it is still unlikely found guilty, and sentenced to Kercher’s murder, evincing grief sketches of Knox calmly listening. that Knox will be extradited back twenty-six years in an Italian for her friend’s death which had After eleven hours of de- to Italy. prison. The prosecution had before seemed lacking. liberation, the court of appeals Harrison High School law originally asked for life in prison. One of the original head ultimately decided to overturn teacher, Mrs. Murphey, had this However, the case was prosecution lawyers, Giuliano Knox’s convictions of murder to say about Knox’s appeal: “The far from closed. Soon after her Mignini, observed the defense and sexual assault, upholding Amanda Knox appellate decision conviction, Knox’s lawyers began throughout the trial and claimed only a conviction of slander for was a perfect example of how the appeals process, claiming to have had Knox’s handwrit- having falsely accused her former appellate courts are supposed that the initial interrogation forced ing on various letters analyzed. employer Patrick Lumumba of to overturn the mistakes of the Knox to make a false confession. Mignini asserted that Knox’s Kercher’s murder. Fortunately trial courts.” Knox’s lawyers also claimed that handwriting revealed her to be for Knox, she already served Social studies teacher Mrs. DNA evidence which had been aggressive, manipulative, and three years in prison prior to Milne had a different take on the used against Knox was tainted narcissistic – traits characteristic situation, commenting “It’s weird and unreliable, as experts had of persons capable of murder. abridged sentence. Sollecito when Americans get involved The prosecution was not and Guede also received slightly in foreign affairs such as in the DNA evidence on Kercher’s per- the only party with a couple of lighter sentences and overturned Amanda Knox Case.” Clarissa Karantzis Staff Writer On October 20, 2011, we and comfort, and he was blind- future depends on what the new all woke up to breaking news: loaded into an ambulance and sided by his own magnanimity. structure of the government will one of the most hated dictators driven to Misurata. Pictures and * - be.” of our time was dead. Rebel videos taken from cell phones of tober 20, 2011, at the age of 69, Mahmud Jibril, the interim # R questions about the way he died Prime Minister, told BBC’s pro- in a vicious battle that began viral. According to The New York occurred. Within hours of his gram “Hardtalk” that he wanted in his hometown, Sirte. When - death, pictures were seen all rebel forces invaded Sirte, Gad- # O P over the world of a beaten and alive and put on trial. Any investi- which was ironic, considering gation into his death is welcomed that was exiting the city. The how little mercy he had shown to questions as to whether he was as long as proper rituals for Is- convoy was spotted by NATO others as a feared dictator. # lamic burials are followed. planes, and was bombed. Dur- Muammar Gadaffi was Russian Foreign Minister Sergei - born in Sirte, Libya, and he was Lavrov and United Nations Hu- tassim are now laid out on old exited one of the cars and hid in a part of a family of herders, ac- man Rights Chief Navi Pillay were mattresses in a storage facility for " cording to National Coldware two of the many that wondered Libyan people to see. Thousands revolutionaries found him and Exhibition’s site. While attend- whether he was already dead of Libyans are visiting the shrine dragged him out. Fighters were ing school, his one main interest when he was captured, according but instead of paying homage, was always politics, and when to Times Live. Senior Director at they are cursing and spitting at his hair, and then he was shot in he entered the Benghazi Military Amnesty International, Claudio their former tyrant. An autopsy Academy, he organized a group Cordone, was quoted in an inter- proved that he was killed by a that planned on overthrowing the view that it would be considered shot in the head, but Libyans pre-Western Libyan Monarchy. # weren’t concerned over how he After many struggles to gain after his capture. died. power, he was able to get the title When asked if she thought After Jibril declared libera- of President, and ruled the coun- # try for over 40 years. In those 40 sophomore Julia Ng said “I think Libya will be held within eight years, he killed his own people that to a degree, yes. Obviously months, followed by a presiden- without conscience and never there was animosity towards the tial election. Joyful celebrations showed compassion. His interest leader, which you can especially throughout Libya show the relief Courtesy of pulsemedia.com alone lay in his own well-being see in the way he died. Libya’s and hope for a new beginning. Husky Herald - Page 12 Courtyard Complaint Trent Lefkowitz Staff Writer What is the point of having The Husky Herald: How and why courtyard? were furniture out there, teachers a beautiful courtyard if nobody did the school decide to try to M: No. Right now, we see the could hold outdoor lessons on can use it? This is the question revamp the courtyard? courtyard as only being used for beautiful spring days; students on the minds of many Harrison Mr. Mastrota: Ever since Dr. Ruck passing time. could enjoy their lunch period became principal it has been his H: Do you think that the courtyard outside. the newly “open” courtyard to goal to make the courtyard a will be helpful to students? There are several reasons functional and beautiful place. M: I do think it will be helpful to why the middle school courtyard courtyard is only open for four the students, and also works, and why the one at the minutes in between class periods. high school may not. At the Students are afraid that they will patterns of the school middle school, the courtyard has be late to their next class, or will show that it is busiest be locked out of the school, if they near the senior bench, the LMK courtyard boasts the choose to use the courtyard. and in the A and B hall- additional assets of lunch tables Harrison High School ways near the cafeteria. and a well-groomed sitting area. Sandee Hirsh sees some poten- The courtyard gives The way middle school students’ tial in the courtyard, but has been kids another exit point schedules are laid out, there disappointed thus far. “The court- The courtyard. Courtesy of Christie Suozzo in the school, and will are many opportunities for them yard is really pretty, and I think The REEF Club at the high school to use the courtyard each day. that it can be useful. I haven’t has made some efforts to clean in the hallways. Whereas some high school stu- used it yet, but I plan on doing so. up the courtyard in the past few H: How often during the year will However, I don’t think that there is years, and last year Superinten- the courtyard be open? the A and B hallways, virtually all a point of having the courtyard if dent Wool was granted the funds M: The courtyard will be open on students at LMK have classes on it is closed for the majority of the needed to clean up the courtyard. any nice day, as long as it is not opposite sides of the courtyard. school day.” H: Why are the doors locked at too cold or muddy. The high school courtyard This reporter spoke to the start of each period? The courtyard may prove could easily become as suc- Assistant Principal Mr. Mastrota M: They are locked to make effective for students, so far as cessful as the middle school about the current state of the sure that kids aren’t there during getting from class to class. But courtyard, but in order for this to courtyard, and how administra- class time. with a little more effort, this re- happen, the administration must tors believe it will be used in the H: Is the administration planning porter believes it could become a make the courtyard more acces- future. on purchasing furniture for the staple of the high school. If there sible to students and faculty. Fall means back to school, and the return of all of our favorite TV shows! What’s your can’t-miss fall series?
“Breaking Bad. It taught me “Modern Family, because it’s “Community. I love me some “Parks and Recreation, be- a lot about chemistry.” entertaining.” Joel McHale!” cause it’s really funny!” - Senior Danny Glass - Junior Kim Conigliaro - Sophomore Coby Lefkowitz - Freshman Marielle Sheck Husky Herald - Page 13 Courtesy of Google Images.
In “Reality Sheck,” Harrison senior and frequent Sound contributer to the Opinions & Editorials section Izzy Sheck tells it like it is. In this installment, Izzy chews out the gluten-free diet. off! How do you feel about the Returning to school can are jumping on the bandwagon, United States’ role in the be stressful for students who it would seem celiac disease want to look their best for the has become contagious! Though new school year. While some are some actually suffer from the lucky enough to kick off the year disease, which inhibits the body’s “I think we got too involved. tanned and toned from weeks ability to digest gluten, many oth- We need to back off in terms of beach volleyball, others have ers are steering clear of the pro- of foreign policy, and focus put on a few pounds, and dread tein, merely to help them control more on domestic issues. the prospect of facing their peers their weight. come September. Often, this As the gluten-free diet - Junior Ryo Inkyo anxiety can lead to a surge in becomes more popular, there is popularity for fad diets. The most Gluten-free fare. a fear that some chefs could start “He was a cruel and vile recent weight-loss gimmick to doesn’t mean they are good for “cheating” to meet the demand you. Being gluten-free ultimately ruler. Nevertheless, the hit Harrison High School is the for gluten-free foods, meaning people who handled him gluten-free diet. forces you to eat less “junk food” that they would label products A gluten-free diet means and replace it with fresh foods, gluten-free to lure the consumer, and the way they took him completely avoiding foods that which is no different from what we even if it is not entirely true. There out were very cruel.” contain wheat, oats, rye, spelt is also fear that people won’t take - Senior Jose Porretti and barley. This means, popular years old. It might make it easier the actual disease seriously if foods like pasta and cereal are to say no to junk food if you label there are so many people eating no-goes. It isn’t necessarily glu- yourself as being gluten-free, gluten-free. For example, people but there is really nothing about “I think it’s great that those ten that makes people overweight who have this disease run the risk people are out of bondage. (there is nothing in gluten that is a gluten-free diet that helps you of developing rashes and severe directly linked to weight gain), lose weight, directly. stomach Let’s hope some fundamen- but many foods which contain far In fact, removing gluten pains, talists don’t take over.” more unhealthy ingredients, also might actually cause you to gain if they - Junior Joey Marino contain gluten. Those on gluten- weight. Any initial weight loss will eat just occur because people are cutting free diets cannot eat fried foods, a small “It is undoubtedly a victory. because of the breading. As a out all starchy foods from their piece of result, they avoid the oils and regular diets. However, after the bread. It’s just not clear whose vic- fats that are an unfortunate part initial weight loss, you might even Imagine tory it really is.” of such fare. In addition, baked put on a few pounds from eating what - Senior Marwan Bishtawi goods are eliminated, which would lowers sugar and fat intake. and buckwheat. In addition, happen Most fast foods are also given up some of the foods that have been if they “We should mind our own because of the hamburger buns. marked “gluten-free” actually ate an business.” contain much more salt and extra However, French fries are still entire - Junior Kaylee Araoz sugar to make them taste better. “gluten- These products are also lacking free” pizza! in nutrients like iron, calcium, While going gluten-free “It’s a mockery.” & might help people to lose weight, people might be increasing their it is important that the side effects -Junior Gavin Menchel salt and sugar intake, while also are considered. Just because it missing out on essential nutrients is popular doesn’t mean that it from their diets when they go works for everyone. Being cau- gluten-free. The consequences tious with this diet is essential “It’s a much more effective Photos courtesy of Christie Suozzo of this include headaches, due because the long-term effects system than what we used to a lack of carbohydrates. Despite its suspect sci- in Iraq.” fair game. This is where some of the diet. Think twice before - Junior Will Barnwell people who take on this diet ence, the gluten-free diet is giving up gluten! might get confused. Just because # foods don’t have gluten in them High School. At the rate students Husky Herald - Page 14 In “Through the Looking Glass” our Opinions Editor Danny Glass discusses the world as he sees it through his exceptionally unique lens. In this debut installment, Danny shares his thoughts on the airline industry.
There is no worse feeling middle of an airport. There is complimentary drinks. And there rounding you is a terrorist. That then having some middle-aged nothing more boring than waiting is nothing more annoying than % creepy man groping you in the three hours on a tarmac with zero going to baggage pickup, and existence of the TSA proves that staring blankly as the carousel while he may be dead, Bin Laden fails to deliver your baggage. I has truly won.” The Husky Herald hate plane delays, I detest the My second criticism falls TSA, and I would love for there on the airlines themselves. The Staff 2011 - 2012 to be another way to travel the level of service provided by country or travel internationally airlines has fallen to new lows. Emma Adler - Editor-in-Chief in an expeditious manner. # { Amy Carton - Managing Editor % was delayed by three hours. Christie Suozzo - Photography Editor Luckily this did not interfere with Ray Corona - Sports Editor government subsidized Travel the concert I was attending, but Izzy Sheck - News Editors Safety Administration. In the light I am fully aware of the possibility of 9/11, the TSA has beefed up Danny Glass - Opinions Editor security as a preemptive strike % $ Angela Troia - Arts Editor against future acts of terror. Rachel Breslin - Features Editor Before this devolves into a vitri- unacceptable. If one were to be Cherry Aung - Music Editor olic criticism of the new security kept waiting hours every for a Jenna Clemens - Food Editor system, I would like to preface service that can cost thousands my thoughts by saying I am in of dollars they would most likely Staff Writers - no way making light of these not continue that service. In other atrocious acts. That being said words, if there was any alterna- Lindsey Barnett, Timmy Broderick, Gabby Camacho, Sarah Camillone, Julia Coash, Alexa Coloccia, Ariel Coonin, Ross the U.S. government has spent Cowan, Danny Cuneo, Zack Davidoff, Helina Dawit, Michelle De- 1.3 trillion dollars in response to everybody would be doing it. leo, Jamie Derosa, Nick Esposito, Allie Fuller, Tom Falciglia, Alli 14,000 deaths between the years Matt Shaffer, an icon at Harrison Fuerst, Michael Goldman, Nicole Golino, Erika Gunderson, Amna of 1975 and 2003. This equates High School, had a different point Haider, Lauren Jacobowitz, Clarissa Karantzis, Kyle Lefkowitz, Trent Lefkowitz, Christina Loguidice, Max Lukaswitz, Amanda to 90 million spent for each per- of view. He shared, “l feel that Mancini, Sam Mandell, Dylan Manley, Olivia Manley, Sarah Mazza, son killed. This is preposterous. delays are always bound to hap- Julia McManus, Peri Mendelsohn, Ryan Molloy, Maria Molero, Statistically speaking, it is unlikely pen and they are something that Sydney Mueller, Nicole Muto, Jessica Oggeri, Jen Renda, Jil- lian Roos, Spencer Rosenstein, Sydney Rosenstein, Alexandra for there to be another terrorist at- # Sanchez, Roma Scarano, Logan Schwartz, Melanie Singer, Jes- tack on America. As a result of the % # sica Tannenbaum, Sarina Tassone, Robby Tiburzi, Brittany Wolfe public’s fear of terrorism, the U.S. aircraft carriers and as there is government is burning through Gary Glauber - Faculty Adviser " roads, there are always delays.” Special Thanks to Mr. Petrillo Furthermore, the TSA has caused % a tremendous amount of money the complacency of the industry: Our mission is to be the voice of Harrison High School by to be diverted from the industry # professionally representing and informing our school with an as a response to their fascist se- every month, nobody would buy accurate and entertaining newspaper. curity checks. Not to mention that plane tickets. The industry would their new security protocols (full suffer immensely. If this were to body scanners) can be seen as a go on long enough there can be The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at breach of human rights and priva- no doubt that the industry would Harrison High School. Editorial content of The Husky Herald cies. Fellow Harrison High School have to change its ways. I do student Richard Haddad has a $ of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The staff similar opinion, stating “The TSA an enjoyable process. I am not of The Husky Herald encourages students to get involved and was created as a direct response asking for bigger seats, or better have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, com- to terrorism’s effectiveness. Es- treatment. I am asking that an ments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to sentially, ‘The War on Terror’ is industry that has been coasting us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good meaningless. Fighting terrorism on its own unique ability comes taste) will be printed. R to terms with a modern world and that everyone and anyone sur- Husky Herald - Page 15 Will Bonnie & Clyde Kill on Broadway? Amy Carton Managing Editor On November 4, 2011, Clyde, Maggie is also currently sibilities as the general er shows you’ve been a part Broadway welcomed its new- producing Hugh Jackman’s manager of the company? of? What did you enjoy about est musical, Bonnie & Clyde, to one-man show and working to MB: As a general manager of a each, and why do those shows the Big Apple. Set bring both Ghost Broadway show, the producers in particular stand out to you? during the Great and a revival of hire me to basically make sure MB: Flower Drum Song was Depression, this Evita to Broadway. the show gets up and running. We amazing for me because it was musical explores do the deals with all the creative % - the journey of two Husky Herald team and actors; we make sure takes that I learned from. The ill-fated, small-town (HH): How did you the set and costumes get built on Pillowman by Martin McDonagh criminals named time and hopefully on budget. We was an amazing play—so beauti- Bonnie Parker and involved in theater? are entirely responsible for mak- fully written and acted. And it was Clyde Barrow who Maggie Brohn ing sure the budget is kept in line. % / crisscross the Unit- (MB): When I was than a musical) so a very special ed States, robbing Courtesy of Time Out NY in High School, I HH: The theater business is of- experience. Legally Blonde was banks, and murdering numer- thought I was talented and did ten considered one of the tough- so incredibly important for me, ous people. Along the way, a lot of shows…very soon after est businesses to be a part of. because it was a favorite movie these two improbable outlaws getting to college, I realized I was How have you remained opti- of mine, and I just thought the fall in love. The show features pretty slim in the “on-stage” talent mistic while managing shows? show was phenomenal. It was an exciting array of musical department, but I still loved the- MB: That is a great question. I & % numbers, dance combinations, atre and therefore decided to start guess the fact that I love what worked on that had a tour at- and action-packed scenes working on the backstage aspect. I do has a lot to do with it. But tached to it afterwards, and that are sure to keep the audi- I spent my four years at college it’s hard, because I fall in love that was a learning experience. ence at the edge of its seats. focusing on production manag- with every show I work on, and The cast of Bonnie & ing and so looked for a job in a I want them all to succeed. And HH: What advice do you Clyde contains both Broadway with the pretty widely accept- have for high school stu- veterans and those relatively ed statistic that only 20% of - new to the stage. Laura Os- HH: You currently are a gen- Broadway shows AT BEST re- reer in the theater business? nes, who starred as Sandy in eral manager for Bespoke coup their investment, it’s tough. MB: Try to spend summers do- Broadway’s Grease after win- Theatricals. Can you tell us ing internships with various the- ning the television competition a little about the company? HH: What is so exciting atre companies. If you can afford Grease: You’re The One That I MB: Bespoke Theatricals was about Bonnie and Clyde? to work for intern wages, just get Want, takes on the role of Bon- actually called Nina Lannan As- Why do you think audi- "" nie. Jeremy Jordan, who has sociates until September 2011. ences will enjoy the show? out what part of the business performed in shows like West Nina Lannan has been a highly MB: Bonnie & Clyde is fantastic may be the most attractive to Side Story and Rock of Ages, respected general manager in because the writers have taken you. And then spend time in col- portrays Clyde. In the months the Broadway industry for many / lege doing extracurricular the- leading to previews and open- years. She was a sole propri- who robbed and killed people) atre activities wherever possible. ing night, cast and crewmem- etor and started the company. I and made them icons that we, bers devoted their time and have worked with her company as audience members, want attention day in and day out since 1998. I started there an- to succeed. Laura Osnes and toward capturing the essence swering her phones and doing Jeremy Jordan, who play Bon- of the characters and the atmo- bank runs! As time went on, I, nie and Clyde, are phenomenal sphere of the Great Depression. along with two other general and create a whole world of Recently, the Husky Her- managers, started to do our own these characters that you want ald spoke with Maggie Brohn, to watch and listen to for hours! one of the show’s producers, of Nina Lannan Associates, and HH: How do you think audiences about the show. As a principal so she decided to make us full will receive Bonnie and Clyde? partner of Bespoke Theatricals, partners, and we changed the MB: So far the audiences are Maggie has worked on shows name to Bespoke Theatricals and loving it---standing up at the such as Legally Blonde and now run the company together. end after every performance Dirty Dancing. In addition to her involvement with Bonnie & HH: What are your respon- HH: What are some of the oth- Courtesy of Showbus Tours Husky Herald - Page 16 The Ridge, Revamped
Jenna Clemens Food Editor
As many of us already fare. Buddha, specializing in of staff members who mix each fruits, cereals, and mochi (minia- know, the Rye Ridge Shopping Asian Fusion cuisine, is located salad’s ingredients on the spot, ture rice cakes). Center is a hub of restaurants just around the corner from then pass them under sharp If you have some free and retail stores, conveniently Chipotle in the lower part of semicircular knives that provide time on your hands, and a willing located just a few minutes past the shopping center. This the Harrison border. Over the reporter was very happy past year the all ready stacked to see the restaurant take shopping center has undergone over the space, occupied for something of a Renaissance, so long by a defunct movie with the opening of several new theater. Unlike the other re- eateries. cent arrivals to the shopping The first addition in the center, Buddha is a sit-down wave of new restaurants was restaurant with table ser- Chipotle. Chipotle is known for vice. Diners decide between its fast-paced assembly line of sitting in the Hibachi side of meal-crafters, who combine fresh the restaurant, or at regular ingredients to create personal- tables, and choose from a ized burritos, tacos, salads, and wide selection of sushi and more. Customers can choose hot dishes. With its cool and from several traditional Mexican modern décor, Buddha cre- meats for their main ingredient, ates a comfortable eating and spruce up their selection with environment for families, a number of toppings, including couples and friends alike. two types of beans, cheese, let- However, because it is not a tuce, and salsas. Though the res- fast-food eatery, Buddha carries an easy to eat, and thoroughly palette, this reporter strongly rec- taurant does have seats, many a heftier price tag than most of Chop’t, salad experience. ommends checking out all of the diners choose to take their meals the other options in the shopping new dining options in Rye Ridge to-go, a great option for students center. But with its attentive wait Rye Shopping Center, Red Man- Shopping Center. Unimpressed with a small window of time to staff, comfortable atmosphere go, has yet to open its doors, with the new options? Don’t grab lunch. One warning: this and generally large portions but many Harrison students are forget, the shopping center also (especially all ready familiar with the do-it- boast Racanelli’s Pizza & Brew, for hibachi yourself frozen yogurt chain that the Rye Ridge Deli, Cerbone’s dishes), it boasts locations throughout Man- Bakery, Club Sandwich, and a is worth the hattan, as well as in Larchmont. Starbucks. Bon appétit! splurge. Red Mango The has taken latest restau- over the rant to make space Last its début is Licks used Chop’t Cre- to inhabit, ative Salad and will Co., which soon pro- special- vide shop- izes in (you pers with guessed another it) creative tasty des- salads and sert outlet. sandwiches. Customers Diners can can choose choose as many items off varieties of # the expansive yogurt as experience a high-volume lunch Chop’t menu, or opt to craft their they would rush most days. If you plan on own salads by choosing from like, from stopping by during peak hours, several kinds of fresh lettuce, the ten or Photos courtesy of Christie Suozzo various “choppings,” and a host of - a line that trails out the door. homemade dressings (also avail- fered, and amp up their treat Following the arrival of able for individual purhcase). Like with an impressive array of top- Chipotle, Rye Ridge saw the its Mexican-themed neighbor, pings, which run the gamut from addition of a new outlet for Asian Chop’t features an assembly line sprinkles and chocolate chips to Husky Herald - Page 17 Gotta Get Down On Fried-Day
Melanie Singer Staff Writer
Ever think to try a maggot quite what favorite, stating “They all seem sandwich, or fried bubble gum? If you’d ex- very interesting, but I don’t think your answer was no, you’re not pect. This I would like to try any of them. I’m alone. But every year in Texas, was made not very adventurous with foods.” the State Fair gives attendants clear in a Nicole’s feelings, I’m sure, are the chance to sample a wide va- demonstra- shared by many HHS students. riety of strange foods. One such tion Marti- Apart from the question of exotic option: fried bubble gum. nez did on taste are the health concerns at- Yes, you read that correctly, fried NBC. First, tached to any food with “fried” in bubble gum. Justin Martinez, the Martinez the title. Unsurprisingly, the Texas owner of a small restaurant in dipped a State Fair did not attract a large Texas, is the culinary mastermind marshmal- number of health food advocates, behind this peculiar treat. Not low in a but their absence from the event that fried bubble gum is the only gooey pink did not prevent nutrition authori- trick up his sleeve. Each year, substance Fried bubble gum: delectable, or disgusting? ties from speaking out against it. Martinez creates a novelty food which he Courtesy of eater.com One critic stated, “You can create item which wows crowds and deep fried pineapple, deep fried exotic foods without having to judges alike. In 2010, Martinez Next, he dunked the coated Texas salsa, and fried autumn deal with a frying pan.” took home the gold for his Fried marshmallow into a fryer. “The pie. This reporter asked a group This is true, but it is not Butter. Martinez was also a win- fried bubble gum is almost sup- of Harrison High School students a fact that seems to hold much ner in 2010; on that occasion, his posed to look like someone is which of the aforementioned sway with the Texas State Fair fried beer won him gold in the Big blowing a bubble,” explained treats they would try. A majority of judges. Martinez’s fried bubble Tex Choice Awards. It seems that Martinez. the students included answered gum walked away with the gold every year, Martinez steps farther Fried bubble gum was not that it was between fried bubble this year; we’ll just have to wait outside the box. the only intriguing item offered at gum and fried autumn pie. Junior and see he pulls out of the batter Fried bubble gum is not the fair. Foods available include Nicole Golino did not choose a in 2012! McRib Returns!
Rachel Breslin Features Editor
Rib-lovers rejoiced when Personally, after experi- a three- McDonald’s reintroduced their encing this sandwich, all of the ounce McRib sandwich to the menu commotion about the sandwich is container on October 24, but only for a true, to a degree. Yes, it was deli- of regu- limited time - until November cious, but it was not so good that lar cream 14. After being ‘permanently’ it could be compared to “a hun- cheese. removed from the menu in 1994 dred Christmases.” It is closer to There and several farewell tours later, one Christmas, maybe even one are nine- Courtesy of Allie Fuller the sandwich is back, but only and a half. Everything was tasty hundred % R for this short period. This is the (after the pickles and onions were and eighty milligrams of sodium, rack of ribs without bones.” second time in the past two years removed); the ‘pork’ was tender which is more than half of one’s “It looks delicious!” said that the McRib has returned to and the sauce was sweet, but like recommended daily intake. Obvi- junior Lucy Murray. “I’m a veg- McDonald’s. anything from McDonald’s, you ously no one goes to McDonald’s etarian and I want one.” According to Mike Krum- had to wonder, what am I really to eat healthily, but this reporter Obviously it was a bigger boltz of Yahoo News, the McRib eating? Seriously, it is a boneless feels that it’s important that her deal last year when the McRib is like “a hundred Christmases rack of ribs! Do you seriously readers know what they’re really slathered in barbecue sauce.” think that the meat in there is eating. years. That announcement made The McRib is a row of boneless legit if there are no bones? This When students around those who were part of the McRib pork ribs smothered in barbecue reporter surely does not. Harrison High School were asked cult very happy. This year’s sauce on a bun with pickles and The sandwich is only about about the McRib, the replies were re-release was a smart move onions (which can easily be taken six inches long, and packed into mixed. for McDonald’s since it not only off). Since the sandwich is only One student requesting refreshed McRib fever for old available for a limited time, which calories (according to the McDon- anonymity said, “The McRib was cult members, but it also added at this point is becoming a yearly ald’s website). Almost half of the mystery meat ground up and newer, younger members to the event, when it comes out, people calories are from fat. There are covered in barbecue. Honestly, cult, those who now, for a limited go running to get their hands on twenty-six grams of fat, which is I do not know what the fuss is time, also will be able to clog their one. equivalent to the amount of fat in about because it really wasn’t arteries with this ‘sandwich’!
Husky Herald - Page 18 Miss Teen Purchase? Helina Dawit Staff Writer
Miss New York USA ® and commodate contestants and their Trent Lefkowitz. “I was surprised, Miss New York Teen USA ® are families and friends, the Perform- because that’s not a common extremely popular and success- ing Arts Center is a four theater talent, but I also was extremely Courtesy of Miss New York USA ful beauty pageants. In these complex used on a regular basis impressed.” many girls eager to put their pageants, women and teens alike for a variety of shows and plays. The second event is the talents on display. Now with the walk on stage to be judged indi- “I am delighted that West- swimsuit competition, wherein pageant moving to Westchester, vidually by a panel of three judges chester County was selected to women model bikinis and one- it’s never been easier. An esti- on swimsuit modeling, interview- host the 2012 Miss New York pieces to impress the judges mated 300 girls are expected to ing, and other skills. Hundreds of USA Pageant and Miss New and show off their bodies. The arrive in Westchester County on people, contestants and families, York Teen USA Pageant,” said pageants then close with the in- would travel to Albany annually Astorino in an article on West- terview portion, where each con- In the course of the next few to compete in these contests. chester.com. “This is a tremen- tender gets asked a question to days, they will compete against However, this year they will be dous opportunity to showcase answer on subjects ranging from each other for the ultimate prize taking a different route in pursuit Westchester County.” politics to personal questions. of the title Miss New York USA ® of those extravagant crowns. “This show promises to be Kyle Lefkowitz, a sopho- or Miss New York Teen USA ® Recently, Robert P. As- a chic and contemporary event more at HHS, is getting ready 2012 and later to continue on to torino, our Westchester County full of fashion and music,” said K2 to partake in a pageant. She Miss USA ® and perhaps even Executive, got together with Productions director Keith Lewis. offered some behind-the-scenes Miss Universe ®. Keith Lewis, the Co- Director of Both the Miss New York insights. The pageant hasn’t been K2 Productions of California at USA ® and the Miss New York “The reason I did this held in Westchester for almost 42 Restaurant in White Plains Teen USA ® pageant are divided was because I love to sing and three decades. It is expected to announce that Miss New instead of a singing competition, to help the region’s economy in York USA ® and Miss New York event is the talent portion. Here I though a pageant would be many ways. Teen USA ® 2012 are set to be contestants can show off talents better to show both my voice and “This is a tremendous op- held right here in Westchester. as common as singing and danc- P O% portunity to showcase Westches- These pageants are scheduled ing and as unique as yodeling feel the stress [from preparations] ter County to hundreds of visiting to be held at the Performing Arts and sign language. will pay off because from this I contestants and their families, as Center of Purchase College, “I went to a pageant to made friends, and moved a little they stay in our premier hotels, right here in Harrison. The SUNY support my cousin and one bit away from my comfort zone. dine at our top-rated restaurants Purchase campus seems like the of her contenders was doing I tried it out…and really ended and visit our many cultural and perfect Westchester setting for sign language for their talent up liking it.” historic attractions during what this event. Large enough to ac- portion,” says pageant expert Like Kyle, there are is typically a slow period in the industry,” noted Mr. Astorino. Winehouse dead at 27 Cherry Aung Music Editor Grammy award winning the root of their daughter’s death. sive alcohol intake can lead to a inducts her soul and jazz singer Amy Wine- Amy’s father Mitch Winehouse coma and eventually death. This into “Club house was discovered dead in claimed she had been drug and was the case with Winehouse. 27.” It is a her London apartment on July alcohol free for a long period of Amy Winehouse’s struggle Courtesy of people.com well known 23, 2011. She was just 27 years time. with drug and alcohol addiction rock and roll old. Fans around the world were In spite of her father’s was well-publicized. Too often, phenomenon that more rock stars shocked and saddened by her belief in her sobriety, an au- her considerable talents as a have died at 27 than at any other tragic loss. Harrison High School topsy eventually revealed that the musician were overshadowed age . Previous inductees include senior Alice Heine shared, “Amy cause of Winehouse’s death had often by her signature beehive, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones of the was a talented performer. I was in fact been alcohol overdose. and perpetual label as “a mess.” Rolling Stones, Kurt Cobain of very upset by her death. It’s a The autopsy also revealed that There is no denying that Wine- Nirvana, Jim Morrison of The shame that such an individual there were no drugs in Amy’s house was deeply troubled, but Doors, and Janis Joplin. Unlike spirit died so young.” body when she died. But the there is also no contesting her the other “members” of “Club Police discovered three amount of alcohol in her system artistry. In a music industry domi- 27,” Winehouse released rela- bottles of vodka at the scene of / nated by Britneys, Christinas, and tively few albums and made just Winehouse’s death. This led to was more than enough to kill her. other heavily edited performers, a handful of live appearances. It a series of conjectures regard- Amy’s death brought to Amy Winehouse dared to stand is a testament to her talent, and ing the cause of death. At the light the very real dangers of out. Her rejection of bubblegum impact on the music world, that time, many believed Amy might binge drinking. Many believe al- pop music, fierce individuality, she is being mentioned on the have died as the result of a drug cohol is not as life-threatening as and disregard for her public im- same list as Cobain, Hendrix and or alcohol overdose. However, drugs, but this is simply not true. age, made Winehouse a true Joplin. Amy Winehouse’s death Winehouse’s parents maintained A depressant, alcohol can slows musical icon. represents a tremendous loss to that alcohol withdrawal, rather down vital functions such as Amy Winehouse’s death the music industry. She will be than the substance itself, was at breathing and heart rate. Exces- at the far too young age of 27 greatly missed. Husky Herald - Page 19 New iPhone Talks Back
Allison Fuerst Staff Writer
Apple has done it again! be 30 minutes late,” is notorious for its poor to be curious, as the iPhone 4S’s Almost as soon as Apple released Siri would go through battery life. How many video camera will record videos the iPhone 4, consumers began your contacts, find students have you seen in HD, and will be smart enough wondering what would come your mom’s infor- charging their Black- to stabilize the shot. next. On October 14, their curi- mation (even if it’s berries during class, Last, but not least is the not stored under the Courtesy of after unexpectedly los- iCloud. Like its predecessor, Mo- worldwide release of the iPhone name mom) and send Christie Suozzo ing power? Junior Taylor bileMe, iCloud has the ability to 4S. Featuring a spate of new a text. No typing required! This Friedwald stated, “Even if I don’t store photos, emails and calendar features, plus video and camera is great news for student drivers, text a single person and I charge events, and wirelessly push them enhancements, the latest incar- who will no longer feel the need to my phone the night before, my from one device to another. How- nation of the iPhone has all ready text and drive, since they can just phone cannot make it through the ever, unlike MobileMe, iCloud is reeled in millions worldwide, have Siri do it for them. Though school day. It’s pathetic.” also able to store and push mu- including a sizable portion of the Siri’s dependabiliy is still up for A third innovation of the sic, apps, and documents. This Harrison High School population. debate, one hopes it will prove iPhone 4S is its updated camera. means that if you were to buy One of the most antici- a success. Apple boasts, on its website, a song on your laptop, the song pated features of the iPhone 4S Another new feature of “This might be the best camera you purchased would be avail- is Siri. Siri is supposed to work the iPhone 4 is the Dual-core ever on a phone.” The company able on your iPhone in a matter like a personal assistant. It can A5 chip. This feature is essential cites the camera’s 8-megapixel of seconds – no transformation make phone calls, send mes- for iPhone users who do lots of resolution, and costume lens required. sages, schedule meetings, and gaming, and downloading. The with a larger aperture as setting The only feature the set reminders. The program also A5 chip purportedly enables it above all others of its kind. As is iPhone 4S seems to be lacking is has the ability to interpret human the iPhone 4S to deliver up to the case with many cell phones, 4G, which enables faster access speech in ways that enables it to two times more power than the the iPhone 4S’s camera doubles of multimedia content. However, respond to questions you might previous iPhone, and graphics as a video recording device. Se- the iPhone 5 (due for release in assume would stump a machine. seven times as fast. The chip is nior Dean Brancucci is particular- 2012) is expected to be equipped For example, if you were to ask " ly excited about this aspect of the with this technology. Siri, “Do I need an umbrella to- greater battery life. This was the camera. He shared, “The video In spite of this minor draw- day?” the program would know most eagerly awaited improve- recording on my current phone back, the iPhone 4S appears to base its answer on whether or ment, among Harrison High is of poor quality. I’m interested to be a state of the art device. not it will rain. If you were to say School students. The iPhone’s to see if it is better on the new Hopefully, it prove to be all that “Text my mom and tell her I will main competitor, the Blackberry, iPhone.” Dean has good reason is hoped for, and more! Get Bloggin’
Lindsey Barnett Staff Writer
While it’s not a new sensa- love it,” says senior Alexandra “During tennis tion, blogging is becoming more Paonetti. “I just like posting what season, I get home late popular than ever. It is starting to I am thinking or feeling. It is a and occasionally miss be better recognized as a means great way to de-stress!” my shows that night,” of communicating. In fact, most says senior Ashley Os- Courtesy of makeupandbeautyblog.com people would be stunned to know Years ago, such forms sip. “Since I don’t want to add audio and video in their post- how many people actually use of self-expression did not exist. go to school the next day when ings – kind of like a blogger’s blogs. More people are using Now there is a veritable revolu- everyone is discussing it and not YouTube. blogs to get their daily news and tion happening. There are arts know what happened, I go on my “I always learn fashion and information. When catching up blogs, literary blogs, sports blogs, favorite television blog to get the makeup tips from different video online to learn about the favorite celebrity gossip blogs like Perez scoop on what happened on last tutorials on video blogs,” says se- TV show missed last night, or to Hilton’s, and more. People with night’s show.” nior Faryn Brown. “I even learned hear the latest celebrity gossip, or amazing talents and skills are Junior Sarah Vallarelli how to French braid!” even to read the play-by-play of sharing them with the world agrees: “I go on BlogTV all the Blogging is the new way of last night’s big game, people turn through their regular online post- time.” sharing our passions and keeping to blogs. Even those who once ings. This changing world now “Whenever I miss the ourselves updated. Blogging is were reluctant to turn to blogs, offers self-expression to any- game, I go on the sports blogs not only a way to have a personal currently use them regularly. one with a blog, and there’s no the next morning to make sure I diary; it is so much more than that Several Harrison High limit to what can be found online. now. It is a way of communicating School students have their own Sometimes it’s merely a matter of highlights that went on,” explains in this new world of technology, blogs, and a majority of them use promotion. Some marketers offer junior Michael Rossi. and there seems to be no end in the website called Tumblr. teenagers money to promote their Everyone uses blogging. sight. Expand your universe and “I have a Tumblr and I products on their blogs. There are even video blogs that check out a few new blogs today! Husky Herald - Page 20 Winter wardrobe tips Sydney Mueller Staff Writer
As Heidi Klum reminds us radiant hues will shoe. The shoe acts as can be the factor that separates weekly on “Project Runway,” in be raging this win- a surprise and is very cute from stylish. Prints come in the world of fashion you can be ter and should find stylish. This winter I a number of varieties, including “in” one day, and “out” the next. some place in every am trying my hardest * Being out of step with current ensemble. However, to be fashion forward!” prints are the hottest right now. fashions is something many be sure to not go to Courtesy of Designers love This winter, pair a sleek leopard teens dread, especially in the crazy with the neons. this year’s color mania, print jacket with a black shirt for hallways of a high school. How- Colors such as canary, magenta, creating collections inspired by a night out. ever, being fashionable can be scarlet and fuchsia shouldn’t the radiant theme. Versace has “I am obsessed with cool easy if you follow the season’s overtake your winter wardrobe; embraced this winter’s color and unusual patterns. By adding major trends. This winter, be sure instead, they should comple- surge with a new line for the just a modest printed scarf or to swap your usual black and inexpensive fashion outlet, H&M. % brown gear for some fun prints accessories, or be paired with The new line, which hits stores on into a sort of fashionista,” said and brightly colored sweaters, modest color tones. Simple black November 17, features neon yel- senior Alexis Rubenstein. as the fashion world takes on a sweaters can easily be matched low and pink mini dresses as well Trends are helpful guide- sunny twist. with dazzling purple legging or an as an array of aqua knee length lines for fashion-lovers to follow, Winter fashion is known emerald necklace. The key to this garments. Prices for these pieces but that doesn’t mean every trend for its solemn color pallets and season’s fashion is mixing your range from $20 to $30. Be sure should be followed. When buying excessive layering, a fashion routine dark winter collection with to check out H&M, and other low- ‘trendy’ items, one should always trend that at times can be beyond a few lively colored pieces. priced chains such as Forever21 keep in mind cost. Trends are dull and tiresome. This season Senior Alexa Nardulli and Target, for affordable yet chic often short lived. Often, spending the fashion world has finally shared, “I’m not one to dress clothing. a lot of money on a trend isn’t realized that vivid colors aren’t plain. I wear a lot of neon and glit- A second trend to be on really worth it. The great thing just for spring and summer, but R the lookout for is prints. Prints about this season’s top trends is can be worn no matter what the perfectly with my daily wardrobe. are an easy and a fun way to their ability to mesh well with last temperature! Whether it’s vibrant My favorite fashion trend is pair- _ year’s wardrobe. heels or playful colored denim, on a date or just to school, prints Barbie gets inked Christina Loguidice Staff Writer Do you remember playing tattoos before, ones that mock “She may want to go get some.” with Barbies? Remember the in- the fake tattoos kids can get However some parents nocent look of Barbie as a profes- today, but this doll’s tattoos are prefer Barbie’s new look. Courtesy of TokiDoki sional doctor? How about Barbie permanent. Most kids don’t even “I much prefer tattoos to This Barbie only maxi- as darling princess? Well those know what tattoos are, but this unrealistic proportions and the mizes controversy and causes are not all of her new looks. The Barbie provides a nice introduc- message that the most important - newest Barbie is a bit different tion to the world of ink. This rebel- thing is to be pretty and get a ternal forces that they should not from how you might remember lious Barbie doll has become very boy,” said one parent on Babble be exposed to so soon. Despite her in the past. In her latest controversial because it sends all blog. “Good for you, Mattel, for some parent’s beliefs that this is makeover, Barbie now is covered manner of negative implications making a doll a little more like the a good preparation for everyday with tattoos all over her body. and connotations about appear- rest of us. I consider it a tiny step life, the doll doesn’t teach kids The Tokidoki Barbie, de- ance and behavior. in the right direction.” how to deal with tattoos. If the signed by the “Los Angeles- Because kids always have She supports the doll be- youth in Harrison are exposed to based fashion brand,” went from cause she believes that it is an these provocative Barbie dolls, it # # Barbie, it is no small concern. accurate depiction of society might not be such a good thing. bob--this is not the typical Bar- For years, kids have attempted today; however, she fails to rec- “These Barbies are a bie we all know and love. The to wear things to match Barbie’s ognize that this depiction is but a P @ new Barbie has a tiger tattoo ~ R small percentage of society. Soltz. “As an older sister, I don’t surrounding her neck and whole soon see kids trying to rock the This reporter believes that even have tattoos!” body! These visible aspects of tattooed belly-shirt look? It’s a Barbie’s new look is a false rep- Imagine your little sister the new Barbie raise questions long way from conservative style resentation of today’s society. playing with a Barbie more ad- about the message being sent to dresses, and it has raised a lot Although it accurately depicts vanced than you are. Imagine # _ # of controversy amongst parents certain celebrities and their looks, your little sister asking your mom this have on them? In addition, of children who play with Barbie it does not represent true societal for a tattoo because her Barbie the shocking crossbones on her dolls. issues. Children are already half-on shirt make this Barbie look “If I give it to my daughter negatively influenced by the will exist because kids will want to more like a drugged celebrity than she will think tattoos are okay,” media and TV, there’s no need to emulate Barbie’s new style, leav- an innocent child’s toy. said Virginia resident Bill Smith, ing them susceptible to the harm Yes, Barbie has had sticker when speaking to ABC 13 News. by an innocent child’s toy. of getting permanent tattoos. Husky Herald - Page 21 Husky Herald - Page 22 “90 Second Interviews” is a new feature where we sit down with two teachers and see how many random questions they can answer 90-Second in just ninety seconds.This issue, we sat down with AP Psychology teacher Mr. Kaplan, and Interviews Social Studies teacher Ms. Milne. Milne Kaplan
Hidden Talent? I make a great apple pie. Hidden talent? Crocheting. Favorite food? Pumpkin bread, without any nuts! Favorite food? Noodles and dumplings. Favorite movie? “Sin City,” “Good Will Hunting,” “Lord of the Favorite movie? They Live. Rings” (all three!). Guilty pleasure? Cheese. Guilty pleasure? Infommericals, “Jersey Shore,” and binge- Favorite TV show? No TV. eating. Any siblings? Two, a younger brother and sister. Favorite TV show? O P O P O P First love? Shaun Cassidy. Any siblings? One sister named Margo. She’s a law professor. Weird habits? Nailbiting. Best thing about being a teacher? Sophomores. First love? I had a huge crush on a girl named Nabuko. Worst thing? Seniors and Robby Tiburzi interrupting. Weird habit? I pick hair out of my chin. First car? Chevy Nova - blue. Best thing about being a teacher? Seeing the things students Childhood hero? Gorbachev. go through every day. The curriculum is always the same. You Favorite president? Hu Jintao. guys are very entertaining. Best idea? Sony Walkmans. Worst thing about being a teacher? Weird high school smells. If you could have a superpower? Time travel. And there’s always pressure not to grow up. Worst injury? I am perfect. First car? Chrysler Fifth Avenue with plush seats. Pet peeve? & # / Childhood hero? My teacher Mr. Kolash. He kept me straight Best physical feature? Feet. during my rebellious stage. Favorite song? “Take the skinheads bowling” by Camper van Favorite president? Al Gore. Oh, a real president? Marwan and Beethoven. Chestler. Actually, Teddy Roosevelt. Worst subject? Math and physics. Best idea? Last meal restaurant. It would only serve meals that Celebrity crush? Hillary Clinton. death row inmates have requested for their last meals. Favorite cereal? Granola. Desired super power? Eat any food I want, and not gain weight. Fashion staple? Mary Janes. Worst injury? I cracked my head open on the Statue of Liberty Catch phrase? Oh crap moment. Favorite decade? 2010s. Favorite vacation spot? Mexico City. Pet peeve? Bad breath, yellow armpit stains, and hairy moles. Biggest fear? Ninth period showing up without homework. Favorite cereal? Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cocoa Puffs in Hometown? Brooklyn. the microwave. Favorite book? Sometimes A Great Notion by Ken Kesey. Catch phrase? Don’t be a schmoolie. Best physical feature? My wife says my hands and shoulders. Favorite song? “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf. Worst subject? Math and chemistry. I still can’t conceptualize chem. Celebrity crush? Hugh Jackman and Jack Bauer. Favorite decade? The 80s. It was so ridiculous, and we took it so seriously. Biggest fear? Old women. Hometown? Rye, New York. Favorite book? The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood.
Husky Herald - Page 23 Al Davis: Remembering an NFL Legend Danny Cuneo Staff Writer An NFL legend has merger, accomplished with the of football. made many questionable deci- passed away. Al Davis, vision- assistance of the NFL commis- Davis was not only a vi- sions, such as trading Coach ary owner, general manager, sioner at the time, Pete Rozell, sionary when it came to a game John Gruden to the Buccaneers. and former coach of the Oak- was arguably the most impactful plan. He also played an impor- Gruden led the Buccaneers to land Raiders has died at the event in the history of football. the Super Bowl title, the same age of 82. Davis will forever be With the AFL no longer the National Football League. year he was traded. Davis was imbedded in the history a function- ~ also criticized for his poor draft- books of the National ing orga- a Latino head coach, Tom Flores, ing. His most notable selection Football League for his nization, and an African-American head was quarterback JaMarcus service to the league. Davis be- coach, Art Shell. He was also Russell, who was selected as Davis was a fearless came the - the first overall pick in 2007, leader who instilled part owner tive chief of a football team, Amy but only lasted two years with fear in the hearts of all and gen- Trask. Davis was a pioneer who the team. Additionally, Davis his competitors, while eral man- gave hope to men and women of had a tendency to choose only simultaneously gaining ager of the all backgrounds who aspired to the fastest players in the draft their utmost respect. Oakland be a part of the National Football pool, rather than those with the Davis’ list of Raiders. League. skill sets to succeed in the NFL. accomplishments It was this Davis’ trademark slogan Davis may well have overstayed extends over a half position was “Just Win Baby,” and for a his welcome in Oakland, but this century of work with that made period of time, he did just that, was understandable for a man the National Football Davis a winning three Super Bowls from so committed to his craft. League. It all started household 1976 to 1983. Davis and his Over the course of his in 1963, when a young name. Da- “commitment to excellence” career, Al Davis accomplished Al Davis took over the vis revo- dominated the NFL with miracu- more than arguably any other head coaching position lutionized lous plays such as the “Holy Roll- individual associated with pro- for the Oakland Raid- Raider fans remember Al Davis. football by er,” during which an incompletion fessional football, ushering nine ers. The game would Courtesy of NBC Football including (incorrectly assumed to be a fum- former Oakland Raiders into never be the same. Davis, who the vertical passing game as an ble), rolled fourteen yards into the Professional Football Hall then had only two years of expe- integral part of his game plan. the end zone, where tight end of Fame, and joining them there rience with the NFL, completed Davis wanted touchdowns, and Dave Casper fell on it to tie the in 1992. Davis will forever be arguably the greatest turnaround recognized that the most ef- game. Davis was also the com- remembered by lovers of profes- in football history, taking the mander of a formidable defense sional football as a man whose Raiders from an abysmal 1-13 ~ line, which included legends like vision, and indomitable person- record to a 10-4 record in just acquired big-arm quarterbacks Lester Hayes, Michael Haynes, ality, changed the game forever. one season. like Ken Stabler and Jim Plunkett Howie Long, Ted Hendricks, and After three years with and speedy receivers like Cliff Jack Tatum. Many considered the Raiders, Davis was named Branch in order to assemble Davis’ style of defense to be dirty, commissioner of the American an offense that could score but he continued to ride others’ Football League (AFL), one of % resentment all the way to Super the two leagues that were around addition to serving the Raiders Bowl championships. during the developmental stages well for a long period of time, Many fans of my genera- of professional football. It was Davis’ revolutionary game plan tion, myself included, often forget Davis who (albeit reluctantly) attracted more fans to the NFL. the incredible things Davis did for negotiated the merger of the The excitement of the big plays the game of football, due to his AFL and the NFL into one uni- Davis specialized in was what drew many in to the new game as owner of the Raiders. Davis Al Davis. Courtesy of Big Soccer Husky Herald - Page 24 New test has real ImPact
Sarah Mazza Staff Writer
Beginning this year, all able to the New York Sate subtle effects of concussion, students who want to play a var- Public High School Ath- so the ImPact Test is a real in- sity sport must take the ImPact letic Association. When we novation.” The ImPact test will test. What is the ImPact test? It heard about it, we thought is a non-invasive computerized it would be a really great that supports the mission of the test, which evaluates one’s at- contribution to the athletic athletic department to provide tentiveness, memory, and word department.” athletes with the most advanced recognition abilities. Each athlete technology available. must take the test to establish a ImPact Test is comprised Courtesy of Impact Test Harrison High School baseline, in the event that he or of twelve target words and concentration. sophomore, and varsity soccer she needs to be screened for a twelve non-target words. For Seligman shared, “I feel starter Evann Specht is some- concussion. example, ice might be a target the ImPact Test is a very safe and thing of an expert on concus- Athletic Director Pat Selig- word, and snow the correlating accurate way to determine when sions, having been diagnosed man had this to say about the non-target word. Athletes need an athlete can return to playing with three. Evann was enthusi- important of the ImPact test: to identify target words, and avoid sports after being concussed. astic about the implementation “Concussions are a very serious being confused by the similar Before this test, determining of the ImPact test, stating “After injury. Harrison High School has non-target words. The second whether a player could return decided to be proactive in this part of the ImPact Test evalu- to sports was a guessing game. couldn’t really tell when I was matter. The ImPact test is not ates visual recognition memory, The test helps us not only to treat ready to start playing again, so mandated by the State but we where students must recall vari- athletes, but to ensure that when they left the decision up to me. as a district feel that it eventually ous shapes and designs. The they return to their sports, they With the ImPact test, we can get will be, and when it is, we will remaining components of the do so safely. The MRI and CT accurate results that will make be ahead of the game. This test test measure students’ reaction scans have proven to be gener- sure players do not return to their was just recently made avail- speed, processing sped and ally insensitive in measuring the sports too soon.” Swim team cruises to another winning season
Sarah Mazza Staff Writer
Although there hasn’t for younger swimmers to look up been much attention on the Girls to. Olivia is an excellent swimmer Swim Team, the team has still and worked very hard to get into strived with a record of 7-2. Led states last year. Alyx has great by Coach Dearstyne and Assis- leadership qualities and always tant Coach Lavelle, the girls have works to the best of her ability. had another successful season. It’s been an honor coaching such Even senior captain great athletes.” Shawn Caparelli agrees. Maybe one of the biggest “We have such a small moments of the team this year for team,” noted senior assistant the team was facing up against captain Shawn Caparelli, “so Horace Greely, which was top going seven and two is very ten in the state. Despite losing, impressive.” the girls were able to grow from Despite losing Holly Stef- the experience and work even fensen and Victoria McMullen, harder for the rest of the season. As the season comes to a swimmers on the team last year, close, those who stay will need the team was able to rebound The girls’ swim team. Courtesy of Olivia Caparelli to step and work even harder for coming into the season. The not only been part of the team future success. team was able to surpass the win Sarah Hodes, and senior Haruka for 6 years, but have also been “The team is losing six total from last year, and develop Maruo. captains since their junior year. seniors, with three of them be- new chemistry within the team. Shawn, and other captains Not only has the team, but ing our captains,” says Coach With having twenty swimmers, Olivia Caparelli and Alyx Scap- Coach Dearstyne, have been Dearstyne, “But we also have ranging from seventh to twelfth perotti, have been the driving impressed. many recruits, which makes for grade, it was a challenge for force for the team and have been “Shawn practices so hard a promising future. There’s no Coach Dearstyne to organize one of the main reasons for the to try to get better and better. doubt that the swim team is on the squad. Each swimmer was success. Each of them have She is a great leader, especially the rise.”
Husky Herald - Page 25 Seniors dominate Powderpuff contest Danny Glass Opinions Editor Recently the Harrison Se- This is the second win in nior Girls defeated the Harrison a row by the Senior Girls as they By the third quar- Junior Girls in the annual Pow- defeated last year’s Seniors in ter, it was clear that derpuff Girls Football Game. In another nail-biting game. They the Seniors were go- what was predicted to be a close followed that victory with this one. ing to win as they had match, the Senior Girls were led % $ - expanded their lead by strong performances from niors jumped out to an early lead and retained a constant Izzy Sheck and Genesis Ericson. with quick rushing touchdowns. defensive pressure They blew out the Junior squad The Juniors responded with on the Junior squad. by a lopsided score of 36-6. The strong passing plays, but were The senior students on Members of the seniors’ team. game, a true crowd pleaser, unable to convert them into scor- the sideline and in the raised a tremendous amount of ing drives. This is mainly because stands were in a frenzy over the It is clear that the game money for Breast Cancer aware- of the strong defense spearhead- impending victory. was a success that will be re- % ed by Emma Shapiro. The Senior “Winning the past few peated year after year. Such the Susan G. Komen foundation. R years was fun,” said senior Chris- success begs the question as running game. It was tie Nannariello. to whether there should be ad- clear that the team “We practice hard, and ditional Powderpuff contests. had practiced hard played with heart,” said an en- Perhaps a team of Harrison before the game, as thused Kimberly DiPliato. “It’s a Senior and Junior girls could take these Seniors came great opportunity for girls to prove on their rival counterparts at Rye equipped with re- that they can be just as tough as High School. A game like that verse running plays the guys.” could truly raise a lot of money and unique passing While the senior girls may and attract a large crowd. Either plays. The coaching have won, it was a moral victory way, this reporter had a great time was also very strong for both teams, as the girls en- at the game, and is expecting a The juniors’ team. Photos courtesy of Christie Suozzo on both sides of the tertained the crowd and helped great game next year as well. Cheerleaders take sectionals! Amanda Mancini Staff Writer
On November 12, 2011, It was a real challenge at Even though there were said sophomore Ashlee Milone. Harrison’s varsity cheerleading the Somers High School meet R “We were all really proud of squad won first place in where the competition was held. team did its best to get back up. each other, but we still need to Sectionals. All their hard work The cheerleading team pushed A bit of cheerleading knowledge: make changes for the upcoming paid off. The competition was % it’s always better to recover from competitions to make our routine tough, but they pulled it off. get out on the mat in front of so a stunt that you know you can even better.” “Winning section champs many people, especially wanting do, than just marking it out and The week before the was a great way to start of the to make Coach Rosa Acocella not doing it at all. competition, some people got season,” said sophomore Alex happy. It was also challenging Even some of the hurt and were unable to practice DelTufo. “This year competition to watch the performances of parents were scared about the as much as they would have season is going to be tougher the other teams. There’s a competition. They knew how hard liked to. than ever.” tendency to think each team is their routine is this year and how At the competition, All week the team has so much better than yours. This many problems the team faced everyone was nervous. When been practicing to get ready increases the anxiety. Perhaps prior to performing their routine. for Sectionals. Practices are you’re so nervous you think “It took a lot of work and sat there sitting and watching always a challenge because of that someone might laugh while effort leading up to the day, the other teams. It was a time of the repetitive nature of the tasks you’re performing the routine. In but we pulled it all together extreme nervousness. involved. Cheerleaders are cheerleading, not everything is as and had an amazing routine,” When the awards started to asked to do different stunts over easy as it seems. get called, that’s when everyone and over again until they are done From watching the team held hands and sat together. just right. Whether they realized practicing, it becomes obvious Again, it was nerve wracking it or not, the squad pushed itself how difficult their routine is. just watching it. They called toward this recent achievement. From doing acrobatic stunts the second place winner, and “It was an amazing to tons of tumbling, the entire feeling,” said junior Samantha routine involves teamwork and victors. They said, “Harrison,” Chiarella. “All week we worked discipline. The cheerleaders then everyone jumped up and so hard, and having to change the push themselves hard and take starting screaming. Now the routine the morning before, we all satisfaction in knowing they banner will go up in the gym and were a little nervous going into always do their very best, a very people will take notice of this Courtesy of Christie Suozzo it. But our hard worked paid off.” good feeling. notable achievement. Husky Herald - Page 26 Girls’ soccer breaks tradition with twin wins over Rye!
Sarah Mazza and Melanie Singer Staff Writers If you attend Harrison really picked up,” said senior High School, you know the captain and three-year varsity school’s biggest rival is Rye High starter Alexandra Misisco. “We School. In the past 12 years, the won as a team and we lost as a girls’ varsity soccer team has team. I really couldn’t have asked lost to Rye on a regular basis, by The girls’ soccer team. Courtesy of Alex Misisco for a better season.” scores that cover the full range “Even though I was only cheer- made to be the underdogs and “Our assistant coach, of possibilities. This year though, ing on the bench, it was one of we always gave everything we Amanda Popoli, is awesome, things changed. This past year, the most exciting things to be a got, every game, all season always motivating us and trying the scores were flipped. The part of. Everyone played so well long.” to motivate us and help on our girls’ soccer team pulled it to- and the team with more heart The team is comprised of soccer skills,” sophomore Rula gether and crushed Rye on not won!” eleven seniors, nine juniors, and Samad explained. “She sup- one, but two separate occasions The next game the varsity four sophomores. ports us on everything that we – in two outstanding games. girls’ soccer team played against With such a big graduating do and we are very lucky to have On Friday October 14, the Rye was on October 26. This class, how will the soccer team her coaching us. Coach Amanda Rye Garnets came to Harrison’s [ R reshape its formation and its pushes us because she knows # under the lights. Rye was even starting line up? what we are capable of doing this game in hand. They were more pumped this time, eager “We are graduating eleven and always tries to prepare us proved wrong. Both teams came to avenge the loss a few weeks girls, and some of these girls for the next game. We are so at it full throttle and wanted this before, but Harrison’s team was are starters,” Coach Jon-Erik lucky to have her coaching us game badly. Harrison Girls Soc- eager to win again. Coach Jon- Zapalla added. “But we have and I don’t know what the season cer seemed to stay calm during Erik Zapalla got his girls pumped some young talent that I know would be like without her as an the craziness of the game. The with one of his inspirational will work hard in the off season assistant coach.” team passed the ball accurately speeches. After this, the girls to prepare and come back really The Harrison High School on the ground amongst team- were ready for the challenge. strong for next year.” girls’ varsity soccer team ended mates. Rye, on the other hand, The game started with The captains this year its season with a sad loss in the seemed to not fully be with it. Rye scoring one goal. Angered were senior and four-year var- Finally Kate Faxon, number 20, but still wanting to win, the Harri- sity goalkeeper Jackie Fonseca, Jay. The girls were placed at the rocked the ball long and hard into son soccer team fought back with senior and three-year varsity the air. The ball gracefully fell into Izzy Sheck scoring a tying goal. athlete Alexandra Misisco, three- the second seed John Jay. The the goal via the top right corner. The halftime score remained 1-1. year varsity player and senior game started at John Jay, but For the second half, the Harrison Izzy Sheck, three-year varsity due to terrible weather conditions celebrated wildly, as this had girls managed to keep the ball on player and senior Nina Sarmien- that included snow and hail, the not happened in 12 years. With [ R to, and three-year varsity player game had to be stopped at half- Harrison in the lead, the Rye girls following up after Rye’s goalie and junior Kate Faxon. were not happy campers. fumbled the ball, Cassidy Cohen “The captains always melting and the game resumed The next goal scored was scored what would prove to be got us ready and prepared for days later on Harrison’s turf. The by Izzy Sheck who had another the winning goal. games,” said sophomore varsity game was only supposed to be “It was an amazing feel- player Evann Specht. “They al- a forty-minute half, but ended up ing to break the streak of always ways knew exactly what to say to being much longer. After forty losing to them and it proved that motivate us and were leaders on minutes, the game went into two # P ten-minute halves. When no one said junior and team captain Kate Faxon. “We were actually very hard season, being in class " better and the team played their A and having to face some of the minute halves. After the four hearts out!” - overtimes, the game had to go “We have made history,” ing Rye, Byram Hills, Horace into two rounds of penalty kick said senior Alexandra Misisco. Greeley, and Fox Lane. shootouts. “We beat Rye twice, which is “The league games were “Going into shootouts had something that no other girls’ definitely the hardest to play to have been one of the hard- Katie Rian lunges for a kick. soccer team has done in over because they really mattered est things,” said Harrison High Courtesy of Melanie Singer ten years. Just to top it off, we the most,” said two-year varsity School varsity soccer player amazing shot on goal. When jumped in their brook, which had starter Paige Brabant. “We all Paige Brabant. the game was over, the fans to be one of the best experiences knew that for the league games It was in the penalty shoot- went wild. of my life.” we had to really focus and have outs that the team succumbed “The Rye-Harrison game “Our biggest accomplish- a really good warm-up to play our to defeat and a long season full was so intense,” said bench cap- ment this year was definitely hearts out to try and win.” of worthwhile events came to tain and senior Emily Chestler. beating Rye twice,” said Coach “We had an amazing sea- an end. Zapalla. “Our team was always son; it started off slow, but we Husky Herald - Page 27 Huskies end season with satisfying win Ray Corona Sports Editor The Huskies ended their ered this to be a rebuilding year ground, the Huskies would fall make the playoffs, the Huskies season on a high note, as they for the Huskies, the underclass- to the Panthers by the score of came up with a must needed win cruised to an impressive 42-27 men have stepped up and proven 27-14. over Horace Greeley, 42-7, and victory over Gorton High School. themselves to not only make an But the Huskies would with some help, gained a spot in While the win marks the end impact, but win starting jobs. In rebound, and in a big way. the playoffs. of a sometimes disappointing the various camps, such as the The Huskies next op- _ season, fans and even the play- New Rochelle Football Camp, ponent would be the Roosevelt game, the Huskies matched up ers themselves feel proud of the Huskies were able to build Indians, which lost their prior against Poughkeepsie. Despite a the many accomplishments this chemistry as well as develop as game with Harrison by a tally of strong effort, the Huskies came season also provided. a team. 50-6. Despite being favorites, up short, losing 42-6. “Although we all would “Camp is one of the most the Huskies still played strong, “It’s one of the worst things have liked the season to end bet- important parts of the season,” to experience, knowing that the ter, we were happy that we can says senior and captain Alex the second quarter. The Huskies season is done,” says Creden- end it on a high note,” says junior Beckett. “It gives us an opportu- wouldn’t look back, maintaining dino. “But overall, I was proud Christian Santamaria. “We just nity to learn the playbook and it their lead and ultimately winning of this team and was impressed need to learn from our mistakes also gives the coaches a chance big with a score of 55-0. _ - this year, and work on getting to make up roster spots and start- Kevin Vendola was satis- nitely learned more about each better for next year.” ing lineups.” O% other and set ourselves up for a
The team prepares to run the next play. Courtesy of Thomas Lovinger
Despite losing over half of The ready and rejuve- was a major win for us. After a better season next year.” their starters from last year, the nated squad opened the season tough loss, we knew that we not Despite the loss, fans Varsity football team seemed in at home against Lakeland. The only had to win, but win big. Also have much to look forward to in stride as they rolled over Lake- Huskies took an early lead in the our second and third teams were 2012. With last year’s team being land in a commanding 28-7 win able to get a lot of playing time, arguably one of Harrison’s great- poinnts. The Huskies’ tough which was key for us.” est, many saw this year as a time Although it marked the third con- offensive line led by Charlie The Huskies would return for rebuilding. Still, the Huskies secutive year that the Huskies Credendino led the way for run- home to face John Jay, a re- were able to make the playoffs opened their season with a win, it ning backs Mike Amacucci and { * - and also had many huge wins also showed fans the new breed Jake Marino. On the defensive nals. Although the Huskies won throughout the season. Although of Huskies, consisting mostly of side, the Huskies’ Robert Wald- 17-13 last year, John Jay would the team will lose several key sophomores and juniors. man suppressed the Lakeland come out on top this year, win- starters next year, the team will “I was really impressed wideouts with numerous tipped ning 27-24 in overtime. continue to grow and get better. with everyone,” says third year passes, along with his fumble But the Huskies were able “We still have a lot of cur- starter Charlie Credendino. recovery for a touchdown, while once again to rebound with a win, rent freshman and sophomores “It was a team effort, with the Alex Beckett took care of the run- cruising to a 31-0 victory over who are getting bigger and bet- seniors leading the way and the ning game along with his fellow Ossining. Despite the big win, ter,” says Tom Lovinger. “We underclassmen hustling every linebacker Tom Lovinger. the Huskies would follow that don’t want to be too optimistic, play. It was a perfect start.” The Huskies would then up with a loss to arch-rivals Rye. but we’ll have a great running The Huskies lost more start off their two-game road trip “It hurts,” said junior Mike game and a strong secondary. than just the State Champion- by traveling to Poughkeepsie. Menache. “We practiced so hard Next year looks promising, but ship game last year, also losing Last year the Huskies would and spent so much time trying with hard work and determina- many key starters such as Tan- come out victorious, winning to be perfect for that one game. tion, we’ll be able to overcome ner Knox, Steve Ricciardi, Duke 42-27, but this game would end Although we lost, we now have any challenge we face.” Alvora and Brandon Bonistall. up differently for the Huskies. even more to play for next year.” Although many students consid- After giving up 226 yards on the In jeopardy of failing to Husky Herald - Page 28