Reliving the joy of Fulton's Class A repeat....see page 3

RaiderNet Daily G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 1, Number 90 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Survey is next step toward new school logo By Adam Wolford vey as a way to validate the logo or icon the order to get a better sampling of the entire com- committee would like to go with. Then Mrs. munity. If all goes according to plan, the graduating Ferlito, business teacher at the high school, At the March 23 Board of Education meet- Class of 2010 will be among the first to view handed out copies of the template survey that ing the committee plans on presenting the sur- the new Fulton High School logo. she had used for her business classes to collect vey to the Board for their approval. On May Last Thursday, February 18 the Icon com- information. After reviewing the survey many 11 the committee plans to show the results of mittee was at it again. After a brief recap of of the committee members went on to suggest the survey as well as other information per- the previous meeting the group began discus- revisions to the document. taining to the mascot. If the mascot, sion on the use of a survey as a tool for the Next the committee had to tackle the issue whatever it may be, is approved after this meet- group. G. Ray Bodley teacher Mr. Rothrock of how the survey would be distributed. After ing, then the ultimate goal would be to unveil explained that the reason for the survey is so much consideration, although not definite, the it at graduation. The committee is still hard at that “...we [the committee] will feel confident committee decided to do both an online op- work finding a legitimate mascot. However, in what the voice of the community will say.” tion through RaiderNet Daily and also hand after this meeting it appears the search will be Others went on to explain the need for a sur- out a paper copy at local diners and shops in over by the end of the current school year. Anonymous and essential: the GRB tech crew By Travis Cowart scenes help to enhance the actor’s presenta- Alexis Semeraro, Kyle King, Olivia Knierman, tion by bringing the play to life.” Jonathan Bonning, Anru Lin, and last but not Their ultimate goal is to go unnoticed. But The tech crew may not always get the spot- least Tyler Pickert. Remember that show times without them, everyone would take notice, and light, but the tech crewmembers are a tremen- are March 4 at 7:30 pm, March 5 at 7:30 pm, not in a good way. dous asset to the G. Ray Bodley production of and March 6 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Please stop They're the guys and girls behind the scenes The Sound of Music. There cannot be a proper by and witness what the Bodley Students are of the upcoming G. Ray Bodley High School play without the help of a hard working tech capable of in this year’s musical, The Sound of musical, The Sound of Music. Members of the crew. In this case, the tech crew consists of Music. Quirk's Players Drama Club have been vigor- ously working on their production of The Sound of Music. Actors and actresses are func- Meet the reporters: tioning productively and positively in order to Julie Allen, Senior make this play one that is very entertaining. But what happens behind the curtain? Who is Julie writes about school is- responsible for everything that goes on out- sues and concerns around the side of the script? Well, these people can be school. In her free time she summarized in two words: Tech Crew. Members of the tech crew help actors in likes to read, write and she many ways. The tech crew will do whatever likes to go to the movies. they can to assist the characters. For instance, the tech crew makes sure everything is set up Something people don’t for scenes. More examples are preparing cos- tumes, along with assistance in the scene know about Julie is that she is changes. They even helped build the set! graduating a year early and The tech crew has done so much to present her favorite restaurant is this play at its best. Tech crew director Mr. Garber states, “Without the tech crew, a lot of Panera Bread. Compiled by Christina Yanock the physical aspects wouldn’t get taken care of. The set, sound, and lighting are all part of what the audience experiences. Certainly the acting by the performers garners most of the attention of a play, but the people behind the Page 2 RaiderNet Daily Olympic Spotlight Historic week for U.S. and Canadian Olympians Speedskater Ohno sets standard for Winter games Apolo Ohno has become one of the most famous names in speed skat- crashed. Apolo slid in to take silver while American J.R. Celski, a 19 ing. Ohno has come back to compete in his third Olym- year old skating in his first meet since a bloody, grue- pics in short track speed skating looking to become the some crash at the U.S. trials in September, came in to most decorated winter Olympian. Ohno, take the bronze. at 27, is one of the oldest short track speed skaters. As a Ohno’s next race was the men’s 1,000 meter, one week result, when he passes the coaches box he sees a lot of later on Saturday, Feb. 20. Racing against Apolo were familiar faces of skaters he used to compete against. two Canadians, brothers, Charles and Francois Hamelin Ohno said, “They’re still there, But now, instead of on and two Koreans Lee Ho- Suk and Lee Jung- Su. Apolo the ice with me, they’re coaching skaters to try and beat moved into second and was in a good position, but not me.” for long as he slipped and fell all the way back to last, Apolo Ohno has won every overall national title since but when you look close enough a Canadian had his 2001 and came to Vancouver with five Olympic medals hand on Apolo’s hip to cause the slip. and in hopes of winning more and maybe becoming the Ohno then had to come back from last to try and even most decorated U.S. winter Olympian. In order to be- get on the podium. He passed both Canadians on the come the most decorated U.S. winter Olympian Apolo outside to come up with a bronze. Ohno had to beat long track speed skater ’s record of six Perhaps fittingly, Apolo had to fight to get his seventh medal and medals. He came one stride closer to passing Bonnie Blair’s record on break Bonnie Blair’s record of six. Apolo said after the race “I really Saturday, Feb. 13 when he finished second to Korean Lee Jung-su in had to fight, I can’t wait to watch the tape and see how I came back the 1,500-meter. from last place to win bronze.” Apolo now has two golds, two silvers The race was a tight one as Apolo and his teammate J.R. Celski were and three bronze medals. in fourth and fifth on the final lap nearing the finish line, and it looked Apolo has two more events left in these Olympics, the 500 meter and like it was going to be a Korean sweep. Fate intervened, however, when 5000 meter relay. The finals for both will be on Friday the Feb. 26 and two South Koreans, second and third place, ran into each other and the heats for the 500 meter will be this Wednesday. By Erica Lamb Miracle on ice revisited as Americans end 50-year drought The 50-year-old drought has finally come to an end as team USA greatest upset in Olympic history. One day shy of the 30 year anniver- stunned the world once again. Despite being the underdog and being sary of the “Miracle on Ice” 4-3 win over the Soviet Union on Febru- on Canada’s home ice, the United States men’s hockey team took down ary 22, 1980, American hockey fans had something to be proud of Canada in a 5-3 battle on Sunday in the final game for both sides of the once again in defeating the heavily favored Canadians. preliminary round. By Zach Froio & Ryan Kesterke Olympic veteran defensemen Brian Rafalski was the first to start off the scoring as he put one past Canadian goalie, Martian Brodeur off a Skier brings home gold to Canada slap shot from the point. But the USA knew that a one goal lead would Although the Olympics are just beginning and many medals have yet not be safe as the Canadians would strike just moments later to tie the to be awarded, these Olympics are already a milestone for Canada. game at one. The USA, however, would not end the period at a draw. Sunday night marked the first-ever Olympic gold medal won at home Coming through for the Americans once again was their blue-collar for Canada, by moguls skier Alexandre Bilodeau. Canada hosted the defensemen, Brian Rafalski, ending the 20-minute marker with a sur- winter Olympics in 1988, along with the Summer Games in 1976, how- prising 2-1 lead against the Canadians. ever in both events Canada finished without a gold on their homeland, However, Canada was not going to give up easily as they found a until now. As Bilodeau finished his run down the mountain, a crowd of way to put another past USA goaltender Ryan Miller just over three more than 8,269 roared with applause as Bilodeau’s score put him into minutes into the second to tie it at two. Still, team USA found itself first place, leaving only one competitor left who tripped early on his scoring another clutch goal as Chris Dury connected just three minutes cours,e leaving Bilodeau to take the gold. after Canada, again giving team USA the lead at the end of the period. Once again Rafalski demoralized team Canada with a slap shot that Winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal at home for Canada is an was tipped in by team captain, Jamie Langenbrunner to give team USA honor, however Alexandre Bilodeau says he wouldn’t have made it if the largest lead of the game, 4-2. As reality sunk in, team USA knew not for his older brother. Bilodeau’s older brother, Fredric Bilodeau, they were just a few short minutes away from victory and all was well who was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that causes uncontrol- until Team Canada scored another to go down by one with just a few lable movements and faulty coordination between muscles and the brain. minutes left to play. When Bilodeau tumbles or sees it is raining outside on training days, But that would be the last goal team Canada could manage as Miller he thinks of Frederic and what he has to conquer to get through the continued to stand tall in the net to finish the game with an amazing 42 day. saves that led team USA to a 5-3 victory as Ryan Kesler put in spec- “Every morning, he wakes up and has all the right to complain, and tacular empty net goal to seal the deal for team USA, ending the 50 he doesn’t complain,” Bilodeau said of his brother. This has given him year old drought and clinching first in the preliminary round of the the strength, to not give up and continue to work hard every day know- . ing all that his brother goes through each day. As Canadians celebrate In beating Canada for the first time since the Squaw Valley, Califor- their first-ever home Olympic gold medal, Bilodeau looks to his brother nia Olympics in 1960, the Americans also helped celebrate perhaps the with courage and the will to succeed. By Morgan Mirabito February 23, 2010 Page 3

This magic moment: Raiders win Class A crown

The Fulton girls volleyball team made school history on Satur- day night when they defeated Oneida 3-0 to win the Section 3, Class A title for the second straight year. In becoming Fulton's first-ever repeat girls champion, Coach Richardson's spikers won four sectional games in a row to finish the season at 14-7. Cap- tured here are some of the magic moments before and after the Oneida match, as co-captains Lindsay Navagh and Taylor Harvey accepted the championship banner on behalf of their teammates. Many thanks to Mr. Kip Harvey for these photos, and best of luck to the girls this Saturday! Tuesday, February 23 Page 4 School of Thought compiled by Danielle Smith and Sarah Allee What is the highlight of the Olympics so far?

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"USA beating "Apolo Ohno becom- "Shaun White "US hockey being Canada in hockey." ing the most decor- winning gold." undefeated." Ian Giovannetti ated US Olympian." Josh Collins Derek Southworth Erica Lamb

GRB announcements for Tuesday, February 23 Meteorology and you by Carson Metcalf Boys and girls track sign-ups will be held today after school in room 207. Anyone interested in competing this year should attend. Today: Rain and snow showers. High in the upper-30s. There will be open lacrosse in the gym today and Thursday. Bring a helmet, gloves and stick to participate. There will Tonight: Cloudy with a few snow show- also be open lacrosse next Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. ers. Low in the upper-20s. The guidance office has received several new scholarships. If interested, come down and check them out. Tomorrow: Snow showers. High in the upper-30s. The Raider’s Den will be opening for business this Wednes- day during bells 9 and 10 and after school. Stop by and see GRB sophomore Carson Metcalf is an aspiring Me- all that the Den has to offer. Students from study halls dur- teorologist and the creator of the Central New York ing these bells must have their teacher’s Raider Den pass Weather Center @ www.centralnewyorkweather.com with them. Come on down, it will be worth the trip. ...Look for his weather forecasts on RaiderNet Daily.

Photo Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 25th after school in room 118. Bring your pictures! Also a reminder, don’t forget to be reporters, submit your school event shots to The Raider. See Mr. Senecal or Ms. Amerault for details.

All pictures for Where in the World is the Raider? should be turned in to Mr. Senecal by the end of the day today.