Minutemaids continue success on court Richie Elles ‘08 as they stormed to the top of The Patriot Issue 6 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ May 2007 the conference. The head Year after year, the WTHS Girls coach commented on the Basketball team has bolstered their Minutemaids’ success over the reputation as a consistent winner and long season and spoke a top program in South Jersey. The positively about the team’s Getting the point 2006 –2007 season only added to character. the team’s impressive history, as the “They were an incredibly Record-setting blood drive could save 1000 lives Minutemaids dominated in both talented group, they all had Katie Mount ‘09 felt that having both gyms open conference and tournament play. exceptional work ethics, and would have allowed more to donate. Led by first year coach Ms. Jen they responded well to the Records are made to be broken However, some volunteers Natale, skilled senior Kate changes we made as a new and when it comes to blood drives, were turned away because of other Montgomery ’07, and several rising coaching staff,” said Natale. Washington Township High School concerns. Before anyone can donate, stars on the perimeter, the basketball As the coaches change, seems to set a new mark with each they must go through a questionare team claimed a share of the Olympic the players also depart for one. process. They must answer certain Conference Championship and gave their futures. However, On May 1 the Interact Club questions in order to see if they are a solid effort in the Montgomery, the team’s organized the annual spring blood eligible to donate. For example, if State Tournament. veteran and Senior Captain, drive in the 11/12 gym. More than you have been tattooed in another The Minutemaids finished the provided the experience and 480 volunteers signed up to donate, state within the last six months, then season with a well-earned 21-7 leadership needed to guide the and 334 pints of blood were you will not be able to give blood. record, including an 8-2 standing in younger players. The basketball team bonded over the 2006-2007 season. collected. Each pint of blood saves 3 To donate blood, a donor needs the Olympic Conference American Montgomery led by example, what it meant to be captain. thirty points in both games this lives, so more than 1000 lives will to be seventeen years of age or older, Division, which was enough to as she was the team’s most prolific “I was very proud to lead a team season, the Minutemaids found now be able to be saved. and must weigh at least 110 pounds. secure a tie for the division title with scorer with 11.4 points per game and of young players and take on the themselves down with two minutes With the fall drive, WTHS It is also important that they be free rival Lenape High. an exceptional defensive presence. role of senior captain,” said remaining. However, with several became the largest high school donor of disease. The volunteers are asked The players succeeded in But as big of a leader Montgomery, “I thought we really quick shots and a few key, pressure in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey beforehand whether they are in smoothly adjusting to the new Montgomery was on the court, she had a great season. We came together free throws, the team prevailed in a Region, but this time we surpassed danger of having diseases like maleria Photo Courtesy of Vicki Carberry ‘08 coaching staff as well, as head coach was the emotional leader also, guiding as a team, and it showed on the court.” critical tournament contest. even our own record. and various STDs. Christian Britt ‘07, Nick Smith ‘07, and Kevin Smith ‘07 display Natale took over the bench and led the young squad to victory in a The team’s character stood out The squad was made of only a “I was surprised at such an Still, to keep the supply as safe the team to their accomplishments. tough conference. The Senior at several times this year, including couple seniors, and featured many amazing turnout of people as possible, the blood is screened. If their numbers as they wait to donate blood. Natale could not have been Captain talked about her a third match-up against Cherry Hill underclassmen who had worked their donating,” said Gina Parker ‘09, of the blood turns up positive for an comfort. Parker was one of these volunteers are advised to eat a more impressed by her young team responsibility as the team leader and East. After beating the Cougars by way into the starting lineup. the Interact Club Executive Board. STD, the donator is informed and consolers, but she was surprised to healthy breakfast the morning they Shawna Wert ‘09 was the In fact, there were so many the blood is discarded. find that most donors actually helped are due to give blood. team’s second leading scorer and was volunteers, that some were turned The Red Cross also tests the each other. With another record drive Seniors provide team leadership counted on for her three-point away. During the second half of the iron of potential donors. The test is “Everyone there was so strong behind them, the organizers hope to Nick Verrillo ‘08 Joe Devito, Matt Romand, Jake shooting ability, leading the team in blood drive, as more students entered administrated by pricking their and supportive. Looking around at surpass this year’s amount at the Whitten, Ryan Hersch, and percentage beyond the arc. the gym, they were asked to return finger, and clarifying that their iron the tables, people were holding next drive and feel that the student The 2007 Minutemen golf Hoffmann, the golf team has another Her twin sister Dana ‘09, the to their classrooms. level is high enough. hands, and donors were making new body appreciates the importance of team has their sights firmly set on prolific point scorer in Dan Zeiders, starting point guard was a leader on “When I showed up, a lot of Several of the volunteers friends,” Parker said. their generosity. one goal this season, and that is to ’09. This is Zeider’s second year on the court, calling plays and people were there. They should have claimed that the finger pricking was As strong as they were, many “It’s such a good cause because capture the Olympic Conference varsity, and he consistently puts up organizing each offensive possession. had both gyms open,” Eric Mount more painful than the actual donating. donors later felt faint. Some students something could happen at any title. The solid play thus far in their some of the best numbers on the club. Both young starters were counted ‘08 claimed. To help calm the students, members claimed they felt dizzy and needed minute, and you could be the one first six matches and their senior When asked about the season on to defend the opposition’s best Students and organizers alike of Interact walked around offering to sit down. In order to prevent this, needing the blood,” said Parker. leadership should help to achieve the and the progress that the team has offensive player. conference crown. made, Zeiders said, “So far this year By the end of the season, the “As seniors this year, we are a the team has been playing pretty Minutemaids had finished tied for WTHS earns honors little more excited about the season well. We’re 4-2. The tournament first in their conference, but had been then last year, the ‘06 leaders were a Carl Arena is coming up on May 3rd eliminated in the semifinals of their Inside... Rob Cavella ‘07 based on standardized test (HSPA) Award that Washington Township little more laid back. I think this team and the team and I prepare ourselves group in the State Tournaments. The performance. received for the ‘05-‘06 school year, is the tightest I have seen since the by just practicing everyday. The team had given its best efforts, and What’s Happening p. 7 Washington Township High This year was the first that no monetary award was granted to ‘04 squad that won the conference,” team is also working towards had a great deal of success over the Commentary p. 8 School has always been recognized WTHS gained “benchmark” status. supplement the acclaim. as a venue for superior education. It Unlike many awards that high said Corey Hoffmann, ’07, a two- qualifying for states.” course of the year. Letters p. 13 “Getting recognized for the year varsity player. Everyday, the team can be seen The girls had made their first- is a reputation that’s been noted with schools have to apply for in order to continuing excellence here at “The top six or seven guys are at Wedgewood Country Club year coach proud and upheld the Features p. 14 numerous accolades and high regard be eligible, this special award Washington Township High School all real close friends and hang out a perfecting their respective games and tradition of winning basketball at Lifestyles p. 17 from the citizens of the area. assesses HSPA scores, school size is reward enough,” stated WTHS This week the school added to and other demographic factors. Principal Mrs. Rosemarie Farrow. lot outside of golf. We usually can Corey Hoffman ‘07 takes some getting better as a unit. The golf team WTHS. With a young team of pick up for one another if someone upcoming stars, the girls basketball Tech Talk p. 19 its list of honors when it was Out of all the schools in New The Business Coalition for practice swings in physics lab wants 2007 on their banner in the 9/ is playing bad and we have been 10gym. team should be fun to watch for a Books p. 21 selected as a Just for the Kids New Jersey, sixty-nine were designated as Educational Excellence is a national putting up some of the most crown, especially with our favorable Winning the conference has long time. Entertainment p. 23 Jersey Benchmark School for 2006. Benchmark Schools. Washington movement that represents the efforts competitive scores in all of South schedule.” been their goal from the beginning of Over the past four years the Township was one of only three of major American corporations. Jersey. We all know that we have a Aside from strong contributions the season, and that is just what they Sports p. 27 Business Coalition for Educational nominated in South Jersey. Unlike legit shot at the Olympic Conference from the ’07 class that consists of plan to do. Excellence has distributed the award the Governor’s School of Excellence See HONORS Page 6 28 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 1 Spring Musical sails smoothly Sports Margaret Bonanni ‘09

Every year WTHS students Pitching leads way for Minutemaids anticipate the spring musical. And, Blaise Lacca ‘07 technique, bat speed, and learning every year the Way-Off Broadway to set up their base runners into Players stun us with an amazing The 2007 WTHS Minutemaids scoring positions. Defensive performance. This year was no Softball season that has been highly practice is then used to help every different as they, and director Mr. anticipated after last year’s position fine-tune their skills, James DiGennaro, presented successful run is off to a strong start. running through all kinds of Anything Goes with music and lyrics The girls have been various defensive by Cole Porter. faced with the situations that This hysterical musical was set “We want to play challenge of bringing could happen in a on board the S.S. American, a ship together as a team, up new players to fill game, calls and that set sail from New York, to in some big shoes to have fun, and most signals that will be England. With an odd array of follow in the foot used in a game, and characters that could not help but importantly have a prints of the past. learning to play as create trouble, the voyage was not a successful season.” With a lot of a unit. usual one. Billy Crocker (Robert seniors graduating - Alyssa Maiese ‘07. “The team is Smith ’07) is a stowaway aboard the from the 2006 really adjusting to ship, who meets up with his long Minutemaid’s varsity softball the varsity level very well and is lost friend, the famous nightclub squad, many key positions needed doing a great job,” praised Alyssa singer Reno Sweeny (Christie Garcia filling. Tracy Berkhart, the Maiese ’07. ’08). While on the ship, Crocker Minutemaid’s head coach, filled in With the team coming together doesn’t only meet up with Reno, but photo courtey of Mr. DiGennaro the open positions with a mix of this and all the practice, the team seems The Patriot also finds out that his long lost love, Michael Young, Katie Hughes, and Jackie Nagle aboard the S.S. American year’s seniors and juniors. to have goals that they feel are Alyssa Maiese threw her third and fourth no-hitters of the season Hope Harcourt (Katie Hughes ’07) wins her back, and manages to not get made more complicated when she went into the producing of the To get the new team ready for within their reach; Such as defeating at the Hammonton Tournament. is aboard the ship as well. arrested once they dock in England. falls in love with Sir Evelyn. The musical. Weeks of exhausting the season, practices are held daily Eastern High School, who seem to game of softball. stand at 15-4. Having passed the mid- Regrettably she is engaged, to All of this occurs while several different plots gave a variety to the rehearsals after school started after school. During these sessions be this year’s team to beat, as well “We want to play together as season point, the team has qualified Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, a wealthy other plots unfold. While he’s play, and provided something that immediately after Winter break, and the team goes through all aspects of as capturing the conference title and a team, have fun, and most for the state tournament. They are Englishman (Michael Young ’08). helping Crocker, Moon-faced could interest everyone who saw it. didn’t stop until before the week of the game with split practices of both state championship title; but most importantly have a successful looking to better their position in Crocker doesn’t let this, or Hope’s Martin goes aboard the ship “My favorite part was when opening night. offense and defense. Offensive of all the girls team just wants to season,” commented Maiese ’07. the states by posting a few more mother, stop him though. With the disguised as a priest, and tries not to they [Crocker and Moon-faced Certain rehearsal dates were practice is to work on batting stay relaxed and have fun with the As of May 11 the Minutemaids wins in the regular season. help of Reno, a gangster named get thrown in the brig. Also, Sweeny Martin] were singing in the jail cell,” dedicated to different components Moon-faced Martin (Joey Contino tries to make a name for her and her said Augustine Kim ’08. of the show, such as singing, acting, ’09), and some friends aboard ship, he singing Angels in England, which is A considerable amount of work choreography, and tap dancing. Then rehearsals started to become Early success for tennis team scheduled everyday, until the show started coming together. A.J. Nisbet ‘08 Justin Bernardo ‘09 along with Almost halfway through the Game Fest offers competition, prizes “We had dance rehearsals at second doubles team of Kevin Leach season, the team has only been able least once a week which took a toll So far this year the boys tennis ‘08 and Joe McChesney ’09 have to have five matches because of the Tom DeYoung ‘07 was held by the Interact club. will have a good time. on those who didn’t want to dance,” team started off strong with a 11-2 been making an evident contribution weather cancellations. For the rest of Interact is running the fest but all There will be plenty of said Garcia, “I know that I was really record. Their only losses came to to the teams earned points. the season, the team has a packed Are you prepared to show off the games, systems, televisions and televisions, games, and people with exhausted.” Cherokee and Kingsway, followed by While Kingsway seems to be schedule, with fifteen matches in May, your new skills at the first ever all other necessary equipment will whom participants can have a great While working relentlessly on victories over Triton, Timbercreek, their biggest rival, the best team they giving them fifteen matches in 25 days. Game Fest at Washington be provided by the Game Stop time. The orgnanizers would like the musical, the cast also bonded. Winslow, and Bishop Eustace, compete against is Cherry Hill East. “We have a lot of work to do Township High School? Well it’s Company. to see the student body support Every practice brought them closer Seneca, Eastern, and Pitman. “This year Cherry Hill East has and a tough schedule ahead but I think almost here so you beeter get Many gamers of the area will this great cause so it can go on for together, like a family. This enabled “We are looking pretty strong great players that play a solid and that our team is up to the challenge,” ready. The first Game Fest will be be attending so if you think you years and a become a tradition at them to pull together and to have so far this year, especially with our confident game,” Penza said. said Richie Elles. held on Saturday May 19. have the skills to compete, come our school. fun with the musical. boost of confidence after winning the Most recently the boy’s tennis The team looks forward to the The fest will consist of many out and try. You can set up your Tickets are $25 and are being “I think the casting DiGennaro past three games in a row and taking team traveled to Cumberland for the South Jersey Open on the weekend types of games and all different own tournaments if you want sold by Mrs. Naval in room I-103. did was great. We’re like family, and home the trophy in the Cumberland “Cumberland Classic” tournament. of May 12. types of game systems; including when you get there to see who is They will be sold up to the day of it was a pleasure to be casted with classic tournament,” said Chris Penza There, the team defeated all of its “This is one of out largest the popular games Halo, Guitar the best gamer around. the event. them,” said Contino. ‘08 opponents. Twp knocked off tournaments of the season, and it’s Hero, Super Smash Bros., and even It may be you. The musical went over well Some of the team leaders that Pennsville, Millville, Pinesland, and important we play well.” said Elles. A.J. Nisbet ‘08/ The Patriot stuff for the newer systems like Also, everyone that buys a Bring your with the crowd, and received an make up the varsity team are Corey two stronger teams in Haddenfield At this tournament, Township Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. ticket is eligible to win a prize. As outstanding reaction from the Eldridge ‘08, Chris Penza , Weston Corey Eldridge ‘08 leads team and Cumberland. will be going against rival Kingsway, This event will last about four of now, prizes have not yet been favorite video audience. The hard work from the Eldgridge ‘10, and Richie Elles ‘08. as the first singles player. Individually, Chris Penza and who they ended up tying last year in hours and will cost twenty five announced, but will definitely be Way-Off Broadway players really Each player gets ranked into different While each individual is doing Weston Eldridge led the team going the tournament. dollars per person. the money is awarded. there will be food and a games and paid off. With talented dancing, levels at practices. To take over a their part in contributing to the teams 3-0 in matches. Corey Eldridge ’08, With a somewhat young team going to a great cause as well. DJ attending. acting, singing, and a comical plot, it rank, or someone’s spot, a player has totals, the two varsity doubles teams Richie Elles , and Justin Bernardo, and an solid start to the season, the It is going to help pay for the The organizers hope to game on!! was one of the most entertaining to defeat their teammate in a are also coming through. The first all went 1-1 contributing to the Washington Township tennis team costs of the Festival of Friends that guarantee that everyone attending musicals yet. challenge. doubles team of Richie Elles and teams overall victory. looks to a successful season. 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports - 27 Summer sequels season opens big Senior citizens enjoy soiree Brad Grandrino ‘07 of four stars, claiming that the film is “solidly entertaining and Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 thing or two. Sequels, sequels, sequels; that’s possesses dazzling special effects, “I was taught by a woman what we film-lovers have in store but it falls short of the near- What do you get when you have how to jitterbug,” chuckled for us this summer. Whether it’s perfection of the Spidey sequel.” 71 senior citizens, 20 high school Andrew Wood ‘07, a member of seconds, thirds, or more, the summer Spider-Man 3 starts off with students, a king, a queen, food, and Interact’s Executive Board. of 2007 will be packed with sequels the citizens of New York City a live band in one room? This year’s Besides learning how to such as Shrek the Third, Evan adoring their local web-slinging hero, senior citizen prom, ran by Washington boogie, Interact members also Almighty, Harry Potter and the praising him like a savior. Spider- Township’s Interact Club. realized how much this event Order of the Pheonix, 28 Weeks Man propaganda is being sold On Apr. 14, 57 senior women means to the senior citizens. Later, Pirates of the Caribbean: At everywhere all over New York, and and 14 senior men wore their best “One of the highlights of my World’s End, Hostel: Part II, Ocean’s the wall-crawler even makes an outfits to attend a black and white, senior year is the senior citizen Thirteen, and many, many others. applauded appearance at a festival Old Hollywood themed prom at the prom,” said Jaclyn Petruzzelli, But like every other summer, dedicated to yours truly: Spider- Washington Township’s Senior Interact Executive Board member. onefilm is usually viewed as starting Man himself. Citizen Center. “I love to see them have such a off the season of movie magic. This The second sequel is packed Top hats with movie ticket good time.” summer, that film is Spider-Man 3. with action, excitement, and villains. ribbons were centerpieces, while old Without these volunteers, When the Spidey sequel opened In Spide-Man 3, a meteor crashes movie quotes hung on the walls. many feel the prom would not be “We thought of the Old half as exciting. Band leader and host on May 4, it earned $59.3 million in near Peter Parker’s bike. Inside the Alyssa Figueroa ‘08/ The Patriot the US, setting the record for not meteor is a black, alien symbiote, Hollywood theme because we Senior citizens and student volunteers alike have fun dancing. Jonathon Interlante admitted, “The only the biggest opening day ever, The web-slinger battles super villains and alien enti- which later attaches itself to Peter wanted something glamorous and best part of the prom is having the but the biggest opening weekend as ties in Spider-Man 3. (Tobey Maguire). It feeds off of his fun,” stated Tori Gilbert ‘07, “He’s a lot of fun,” stated “I was very happy as the Interact youngsters performing and well at $148 million opening almost two and a half hours, so one voice or whining to Peter that he’s aggression, causing Pete to become a Executive Vice-President, who Gilbert, “he got everyone interested Prom King,” stated the smiling working together to make this weekend in the US. can understand why Roeper said it so wrapped up in his web of complete jerk. organized the event. in dancing, and made everyone laugh.” Mercer, who loves to dance. “I’m happen. We all had a ball.” Though the film did great in the was “too long”. The critic also wonderfulness that he never pays In addition to this conflict the “It is one of my favorite events, And the fun didn’t stop there. Gene Kelly on the inside!” And Most of the seniors were deeply box office, critics were divided. seemed to dislike Pete’s girlfriend, attention to her.” sequel has no shortage of ” she said, “because the senior One of the most enjoyable features the ecstatic Nuzzi was touched by the thoughtfulness of the Richard Roeper, film critic for Mary Jane Watson, played by USA Today’s Claudia Puig said supervillains. There is escaped citizens have so much fun and of the day was the crowning of prom “overwhelmed with being queen.” students. “It’s really the young the Chicago Sun-Times, thought that actress Kirsten Dunst. Roeper said that the “third installment oozes fugitive Flint Marko (Thomas Haden always look forward to it.” king and queen. Their names picked The afternoon was also filled ladies and men that make this prom “[Spider-Man 3] is too long, lacks that “Dunst seems lost, whether with excitement.” Church) as the Sandman, and rival With this year’s live band, it out of a hat, Tom Mercer and Edith with the electric slide, the chicken so great,” stated Prom Queen, Nuzzi. imposing villains…” The film ran she’s singing in a barely adequate Puig gave Spiderman 3 three out photographer Eddie Brock (Topher was hard not to have fun. Jonathon Nuzzi were the lucky winners. They dance, and other back-in-the-day Her sister, Eva Russo added, Grace) as Venom. The third baddie in Interlante and his orchestra were capped with royalty, and then hits, combining Interact members and “It is unbelievable how good it Film Spidey 3 is Harry Osborn (James entertained the crowd the whole day made their majestic stride around senior citizens on the dance floor. makes you feel that they took time Franco) who takes his father’s Green with music, singing, and witty jokes. the room. Some of the teenagers even learned a to dance with the seniors.” Junebug provides poignant insight Goblin role as the New Goblin, the With the help of the everyone powerful once-friend of Peter Parker. Classes battle in March Madness in the town, the senior citizen prom Amanda Burghart ‘09 on for her gallery. It just so happens and always touching. Even while All under two and a half hours. was “worth all the hard work,” stated that George’s family, the Johnstens, playing a supporting character in the Between these plotlines, there are Margaret Bonanni ‘09 points for their grade in a spirit victory was their last one as a class Gilbert. Simple, refreshing and a bit out live nearby and the new couple film, Adams was able to steal the numerous fight scenes, as well as contest. at WTHS, and many players Gilbert said, “At first we had of the ordinary, director Phil decides to stay with them for a short spotlight. The challenge for Adams dramatic love scenes. The fight Washington Township High On March 14, students came enjoyed playing as a team. to find a way to fund it; the food Morrison’s Junebug makes a lasting time. What unfolds is a spot-on was to portray that pure hope and scenes are played out well, filled with School has a long standing tradition to see the fourth annual March “The game got the class and catering wound up being taken impression. Based on the sturdy depiction of the south complete joy that we rarely ever see today, action and suspense, and plenty of of showcasing their school spirit. Madness Celebration in the 9/10 together and it was fun to play,” care of by the Washington Township principles found in many southern with endless humor and truly and she did it with grace and it at that. From Powder Puff, to Grilled Cheese gym, which was one of the main stated Kayla Mullen ‘07. Family and Community Municipal families and necessary professional poignant observations. incredible talent. In the past, Adams The sappy love scenes, Day, there is an event that interests events of the month. First up was After a short intermission to Service’s Alliance. Then we had to progress that can come between More striking than the overall has starred in films with clichéd however, are... well, sappy. The just about everyone. In the month the basketball showdown between warm up, the faculty took the court, plan it, send out invitations, and make families, this film balanced product, however, was the acting storylines and very minimal critical actors just couldn’t pull off a single of March, students have their annual the seniors and juniors. The winner prepared to play. They weren’t decorations.” originality and relateability with ability. Benjamin McKenzie of the acclaim, so the role is a nice departure dramatic scene in the film without March Madness Basketball played the Faculty Team, coached by worried about loosing, and had the The dedicated team effort of the brilliance. The acting ability was popular teen melodrama The O.C. for her. coming off as though they were in a Tournament. Dr. Ronald Pollack. Finally, the night expectation of beating the seniors community surely paid off. “The commendable and the writing was has the opportunity to show off his Many of today’s films struggle cheesy soap opera. If not for the fight But, this March, instead of just was wrapped up with the Wing Bowl. with their well planned tactics and food was excellent, we had a very flawless. Mixing recognizable and range in the role of Johnny Johnsten, to produce such substantial and scenes, the sappy drama in Spider- a tournament, students were The game started with the plays. good host, a live band, and all these some more improbable situations, George’s confusing, captivating affecting plot elements, becoming all Man 3 would have turned the film into upgraded to a month long spirit seniors putting the first points on “We’ve been practicing, and wonderful students. I never dreamed Junebug is full of the substance, younger brother. McKenzie wowed too concerned with gaining audiences All My Villains, on Soapnet. celebration. the board, and continued with a tough have won four years in a row; this we would have all this,” stated believability and heart that many the critics in a role that is bound to and box office success. After a time, But aside from the cheesy- The class and student councils, offense throughout the game. year will be our fifth,” says Mr. Russo. movies lack. gain him new status as a notable actor. truth and authenticity really shine when-trying-to-be-dramatic acting, with help from Mrs. Gina Gallaher, Although the seniors had a ten James Hallinan. By working together, students When Madeline (Embeth He is expected to continue making through and make a movie worth Spider-Man 3 has filled the shoes of and Mrs. Kimberly Griffiths devised point lead in the beginning of the Hallinan along with other and leaders of Washington Township Davitz), the cultured owner of an mature pictures and expanding his watching. While a lot of work went it’s predecessors. It is an excellent some new additions to the March game, towards the middle of the game teachers on the faculty team gave truly help brighten up the seniors of art gallery is paired with George prospects in film. into its creation, Junebug came movie, a wild ride, and a fantastic agenda. Not only have they added the juniors picked up their offense their opponents a strong defense to our town one special day each year. (Alessandro Nivola), a younger man Even more impressive, across as effortlessly done. It pulls sequel. After seeing Spider-Man 3, new tournaments such as the Wing and caught up with the seniors. After beat. Throughout the game it was The township is brought closer from the south, it’s very interesting however, was Amy Adams as viewers in and made them fall in love you may find yourself asking the Bowl, but they’ve also added Spirit the fourth pair of teams took the neck and neck, and the seniors gave together, by giving back to those who to see the resulting interactions. Ashley Johnsten. Nine months with characters and their distinctive question everyone else is asking: Week, where each day of the week court, the juniors were only five the faculty a run for their money. have given so much to our future. Madeline and her very new husband pregnant for the larger part of the oddities and traits. The entire picture “Will there be a Spider-Man 4?” has a theme geared toward an points behind. Even up until the very end, it was a Best described by Prom King George travel to North Carolina to film, Ashley is blissful and optimistic was a stunning success and the ideas Don’t give up hope, true element of township pride. They’ve In the end, the seniors met their close game, until the faculty team Mercer, “The thing I like most about try and pick up some coveted under nearly all circumstances. it outlines will stick with audiences believer. The answer may be closer also added Township Day, where opponents head on and ended the drove through with an incredible the event is the community spirit artwork Madeline has had her eye Ashley’s dialogue is so believable for some time to come. than you think. students wear red or blue to earn game with a victory of 72 to 62. That See MADNESS Page 6 that is involved.” 26 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Students experience legislative process Join the Cult by Matt Neuteboom ‘08 Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 delegation pass a number of bills, we Dr. Strangelove relives Cold War paranoia also had several members given Every spring, the Washington premier awards.” Unless you’re big movie buff, a lot different than many of the Township students of the Youth and John Mason ‘07 was awarded Dr. Strangelove is a movie that movies that were made during the Government club travel to the New Outstanding Statesman for his probably won’t sound too familiar. 60’s. Jersey State House in Trenton to excellent debate in the Cleveland The film itself is actually an The movie is driven along by debate approximately 300 other high Senate. Andrew Wood ‘07 received obscure title from the 1960’s made its fairly complicated plot about a school students about state issues. an award from Outstanding by legendary director Stanley US general who launches a renegade At this year’s March conference, the Legislation for his bill regarding Kubrick. Kubrick is the director attack on Soviet Russia, which sends students performed above and restrictions on dual-office holding. of such famous films as 2001: A the entire world into a panic over beyond previous years. Finally, seniors Andrew Bunting and Space Odyssey, A Clockwork nuclear retaliation. Exploiting a “The program allows you to Ryan Kinch were selected as delegates Orange, and Full Metal Jacket. Dr. loophole in legislation, a crazed US not only debate and learn about for the Conference on National Affairs Strangelove is in fact this man’s General tired of waiting for war policy, but also to develop to take place this summer. first, and probably least known full orders all planes in Russian airspace leadership skills,” said fourth year Ten students passed successfully length film. to attack. Taking shelter in a US participant Tori Gilbert ‘07. legislation into “law” dealing with Based on a novel by Peter fort and blocking all communications Before the conference, all topics ranging from increasing the George, Dr. Strangelove is a satire from outside sources, the general Photo Courtesy of Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 participants draft legislation, or bills, WTHS Youth and Government seniors loving every last moment punishment of child predators, of events that took place during the tricks his men into thinking that the on well-researched topics. The eliminating property taxes in favor of base is on high alert and to shoot of the conference. Cold War. Poking fun at the arms weekend allows students to debate a higher sales tax, adding urinal dividers race and the paranoia of a Russian and approaching men. The problem issues that are important in their Gilbert and Jaclyn Petruzzelli ’07, debating. It adds reality to to men’s bathrooms, and state- attack, Dr. Strangelove was in is, the planes will only answer to a daily life—such as license is the final stop for bills before they everything we argue about,” said mandating verbal testing for dyslexia. many ways ahead of its time. certain code only held by the general. requirements, school curriculums, are given a Governor’s veto or passed Brooke Petruzzelli ’09. It was an excellent experience Once you get into the movie it You know that old gag about the guy riding the nuke as it fell The US faces the decision of abortion, and gay marriage—while into “law.” Lobbyists give speeches With about 30 members, the for the seniors leaving the club and becomes obvious that this movie is to the Earth? Yea, that’s from this movie. whether to shoot down the planes, enjoying a mock-procedure of how which may make or break support WTHS delegation makes up the freshmen who had their first or to raid the fort in an attempt to the House of Representatives and of the bill. approximately 10% of the conference taste of the legislative process. cancel the order. the Senate actually operate. “It’s really pretty cool. There in number, but receives a far larger Kara McElvaine ‘10 said, “[The Double dose of Tarantino The first thing that jumps out To make the process more are a few sessions where we actually percentage of the awards handed out. club] was an amazing experience Josh Bennett ‘07 at you is how remarkably modern realistic, there is a Governor’s are able to debate in the actual Senate Club advisor Kristin Harner because you can meet so many this movie really feels. From the Cabinet and lobbyists. The Cabinet, Room. Delegates sit in the actual said, “The trip was extremely interesting people as well as really Grindhouse. A theater playing excellent storyline, to the good which included WTHS students Senator’s and Congressmen’s while successful. Not only did our improving public speaking skills.” back-to-back films exploiting sex, acting, the amazing set design, and violence, and other extreme subject the top quality visuals and sound, matter. the movie almost seems like Civil unions; progress for gay couples Grindhouse tries to re-create something that you would see today. Mellissa Cheng ‘07 loved ones remains, and crime rights and privileges of marriage. protections or benefits as the experience of going to the The plot is incedredibly well done, victims’ recovery benefits. It even However, out of the seven justices, heterosexuals. It’s unfair.” theatres during the 70’s. as well as clever and thought- On Dec. 14, 2006, the New excludes domestic violence protection a majority ruled that civil unions In 2007 though, more states are Additionally, to push the feel even prvoking. The sets, especially the Jersey Legislature passed a bill orders, judicial protections and would be an acceptable alternative predicted to consider expanding gay further, the filmmakers have actually war room, look amazingly good in legalizing civil unions. immunity, automatic inheritance in to marriage. rights rather than restricting them. intentionally created scratches on the black and white. Even the acting is While this might seem like a the absence of a will, public safety The bill was approved nine Bills to expand same-sex film, giving the film a true older tone quite good, featuring Peter Sellers (of step forward, it’s still not fully equal officers’ death benefits, child days after introduction, which was partnership rights, such as marriage, to it. Pink Panther) as the one and only to marriage. In the state of New support, and joint filing of tax interpreted by some as a signal that civil unions, or domestic partners, The film, which runs quite a bit Dr. Strangelove. Jersey, a civil union holds almost the returns. Gays and lesbians don’t have the democratic leaders preferred the are expected to occur in the states of over three hours long, features two A problem many viewers might Rodriguez’s portion, Planet Terror, features a whopping dosage same weight as a marriage license. the right to welfare or public less controversial option. California, Connecticut, Maryland, full-length films, ‘Planet Terror’ and have with the movie is trying to get Once you leave the state borders, assistance, joint housing for elderly “The divorce rate for straight Oregon, New York, and Washington. ‘Death Proof’, directed by Robert of zombies, blood, and a chick with a machine gun as a leg. the movie’s humor. Like all satires, however, it’s not marriage at all. and credit protection. couples is extremely high. If gay Today’s society is starting to Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, You know, due to the Proof’ starts off at a relatively slow the movie’s humor is built into the Jackie Van Orden ‘07 feels that Mrs. Heather Petolicchio, couples were allowed to get become more aware and accepting respectively. Surely Tarantino needs incredible amount of uniqueness pace, Rodriguez’s ‘Planet Terror’ plot, so you have to be paying close the law is not even close to reaching advisor to the Gay Straight Alliance married than the divorce rate would of gay and lesbian couples. However, no introduction, having made such and creativity in this project, it was takes the lead at an incredible speed attention to the storyline in order to equality. “It’s good that [gay club, states that “[homosexual decrease dramatically because they there are still some people who classics as ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Kill rather difficult to predict how this and never stops. Both were get the jokes. It’s probably also couples] are given civil unions, but partners] can go to a lawyer with actually want to be together. refuse to acknowledge the couples’ Bill,’ although Rodriguez is not in film was going to turn out. It was equally as awesome though, in their necessary to have a good idea about since it’s only a state law, they’re their civil union and gain some of the They’re fighting for it,” said Nicole relationships as equal to their own the same boat. an idea I had never heard of before, own way. what went on during the Cold War not granted any federal rights. So 1400 state and federal benefits that Fedorko ‘07. heterosexual partnerships. Though obviously talented, as and one I’ll probably never hear of But hey, that’s not and America’s attitude toward they don’t get things like social gays and lesbians are denied. That’ll Yet more than half of the states Lauren Defilippis ‘07 pointed showcased in his most notable again. I’m not a fan of sitting in a all.Included between the end of the Russia back then in order to fully security benefits, veteran’s benefits, cost a couple thousand dollars and have written bans on same-sex out, “[Gay couples] aren’t affecting feature, ‘Sin City,’ Rodriguez simply theatre for too long, so I ended up first film and the beginning of the grasp what this movie is trying to health insurance, Medicaid, estate even after all that, the protections marriage into their state’s own me, so why would I have a problem seems to be less well- known. You seeing one feature at a time. You second, are actual fake trailers. Did make fun of. rights, retirement savings, pensions, and benefits can still be challenged constitution. This was to guard with it?” might recognize his name from such get that luxury when you work at I mention they were created by the Still, if you’re willing to give family leave, and immigration.” in court at any time. While if you’re against state judges ordering them to As for the civil union license, films as ‘Desperado,’ ‘From Dusk the theatre, by the way. Anyway, likes of Rob Zombie, from such it a try, Dr. Strangelove can be a Gay and lesbian partnerships married, you’re married and there’s legalize gay weddings. there are some disputes among Till Dawn,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in with that said: Grindhouse was great, films as ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’, remarkably funny movie. Many are denied joint parental rights of nothing to stand in the way of the Petolicchio expresses her belief different groups as to whether it’s a Mexico,’ and surprisingly enough, a pure non-stop exciting masterpiece. Eli Roth of ‘Hostel’ fame and my critics hailedthis political satire, children, joint adoption, status as protections you have the right to.” on the bans. “The [homosexual] step forward. Petolicchio believes the ‘Spy Kids’ trilogy. You’ll notice Both directors deserve praise for personal favorite, Edgar Wright, and it probably deserves the “next-of-kin” for hospital visits and The high court of New Jersey citizens are denied their rights that for homosexual couples “it’s the some familiar faces in both films as creating one of the firsts entertaining director of the absolutely hilarious praise. Kubrick put lots of effort medical decisions, the right to make ruled unanimously that same-sex creating, in a sense, second class beginning of being recognized and well, such as Bruce Willis, Rose filmsof the year. ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and the into this movie, and it honestly a decision about the disposal of couples deserved full access to the citizens that don’t have the same protected.” McGowan and Kurt Russell. While Tarantino’s ‘Death recently released, ‘Hot Fuzz?’ shows. 4 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment - 25 Have faith in the fate of Lost Talents glow at District Art Night Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 operation. Ben, the Others’ leader, kept his end of the deal in return for Report and photos: Melissa Cheng ‘07 The second installment of the the surgery, promising Jack “The art show third season of Lost has viewers (Matthew Fox) a ticket home aboard Thursday, April ___, Washington Township was splendid. I consistently dissatisfied, with his submarine in a few days. High School held its annual District Art Night. thoroughly en- ratings falling each episode. Some Intertwined in those incidents, There was a huge display of different media joyed it!” viewers are still grasping on to the viewers dove into Juliet’s (Elizabeth art works including acrylic and water paint, pottery secrets of the island, while others Mitchell) past to learn how she and sculpture, animations, digital imaging, charcoal -Chris Adams have chosen to rescue themselves. began working for the Others and much more. And it wasn’t just the high school ‘09 On Feb. 7, 2007, Lost returned beginning with their plea that she students who got to set out what they’ve been from its three month hiatus with the help their scientific studies. working hard on, the elementary and middle schools answer to the questions in all the Successfully manipulated, Juliet in the community also got to put out their works “I thought it was viewers’ minds. joins them, and when the show of art. really cool, the The survivors of the island are returns to the present, she reveals When coming into the school, the animating people upstairs the people that have lived on the to Jack that Ben had given her the students were taking turns with the computer and island since their plane, Oceanic same promise of leaving the island the projection screen playing all the different doing live art.” Flight 815, crashed over two months too. animations they’ve been working on all year. This -Joe Granato ‘07 ago. The “Others,” a group of people The hair-raising, informative, includes walk cycles and small clips. Mrs. Cushane’s Art 1 exhibit who have lived there for a very long mysterious first episode left viewers Upstairs in the core, there were high school time have something undoubtedly happily mystified. However, the The Lost cast list has undergone many changes throughout the students showing off their skills in pottery, strange about them. following episodes contained less season as characters’ stories end in unexpected deaths. painting and drawing. All of it done right in front Survivors Kate (Evangeline liveliness than viewers had expected. what are the Others up to, and, most unlucky fortune, and Sayid’s of the visitors! “The art from the younger stu- Lilly) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) The main problem has been the importantly for this viewer, is Jack, undesirable occupation. On the third floor, we had the Senior Art Case. dents looked promising. I can’t managed to escape the creepy show’s sudden central focus on the the heartthrob, okay? Instead, Lost The few “intriguing” incidents Nathan Gutoski ’07 took first place among the wait for them to excel in higher Others’ island, and, unfortunately, characters’ pasts. Everyone wants has been traveling through the details that Lost’s creators have shown us other seniors who entered their works. The runner Ben (Michael Emerson) survived the to know what is happening now, of Desmond’s oracle, Hurley’s are Kate, Locke, and Sayid’s spine- ups and the other contestants were all displayed levels of fine art.” chilling fight with a patch-eyed however with Gutoski’s winning piece. -Miss Delisi Other, the fact that Claire and Jack Also on the third floor, there was a television (Advanced Drawing/Painting & Be part of the Entourage are unknowingly related, and a scene screen repeatedly playing through the seniors’ Rob Cavella ‘07 a T.V. show spot in which Locke foolishly blew up animations and walk cycles. Kids and parents alike Digital Imaging and Design) and will be even the submarine--the only chance for were gathering around the watch the students’ The boys from Queens are at it more entertaining escape from the island. works. again for the third season’s second as he tries to Thus, it is completely From free food and drinks out in the cafeteria installment of Entourage. When last make his way understandable that viewers want to to face painting and live orchestrated music in the we saw them, Vincent Chase (Adrian back up the see more answers. Still, they must lobby, it looks like Township’s District Art Night “It was a lot of fun being Grenier) and his crew had left many Hollywood realize that if they want answers, was another great success. in the art show. I hope viewers up in arms over the new ladder that has they are undoubtedly watching the next year I’ll have even season’s start. Many fans have always been so wrong show. Piece by piece each more stuff to show.” hopes of redemption from a less than unstable for him. episode is constructed in order for “self portrait” stellar start of HBO’s usual all-star. Meanwhile, the whole puzzle of the peculiar -John Boozer ‘08 Most of the usual characters Turtle kicked off island to be completed. The future clay (greenware) have stayed the same. The one big the continuation of the island and the fate of the Christina Messoraca ‘09 change that left fans in unrest is the of the season by Adrien Grenier leads the ensemble cast as movie survivors are focal questions that can only be answered by giving shocking firing of the charismatic throwing a star Vince Chase. super-agent Ari Gold (Jeremy legendary audiences one bite at a time. Lost Piven). The second part of the third birthday party for Vince. Sloan be the woman to help Eric out remains one of the top shows on season opens up with a new agent But of course, the biggest of Vince’s shadow and into his desired television with its very unique, “I was glad to and a new agenda for Vinny Chase. anticipation is for the awaited return position of autonomy and inexplicable flair. see the anima- The new agent Amanda is played by of the coveted Ari Gold and his independence? Could it actually be If it’s not the intricacy of the tions. People Carla Gugino (Sin City). The so- flamboyant assistant Lloyd. The seed Johnny’s turn to make it back to the island’s characters that’s throwing are getting more called “anti-Ari” tries to get Vinny of Ari’s return has already been planted semi-famous status that he held in viewers off, perhaps it’s the new involved with to star in a novel adapted film instead when he presented Vince with the his youth? time slot. Since the break, Lost of the blockbusters that Ari Gold has script of the movie he loves- Median, Although it should go without changed its airing time from 9:00 putting them in revolved his career on. the Pablo Escobar story. Ari assures question (hopefully) that Ari makes P.M. to 10:00 P.M. to avoid losing the art show.” The final stretch of the third Vince that he can land him the role that it back into Vince’s good graces as viewers to American Idol. The plan season has many wheels in motion. was formerly unattainable. his agent, you never know what to may have backfired. Perhaps -Mrs. Smith Vince’s business manager and best So, the stage is set for the final expect from Entourage. audiences are too tired of Sanjaya friend Eric, who is better known as stretch of the season and it’s time Tune in Sunday nights at ten to by the time Lost begins. (Animation & E, will be one of the focal points as for the fireworks to begin. Will Vince catch a glimpse of the glamour and Either way, viewers shall not Digital Imaging he gets more involved with his get his dream role as the infamous tribulations of the young and lose faith in this show, because Lost and Design) girlfriend Sloan. Vincent’s older Columbian drug lord, or will he play promising Vinny Chase and the three will deliver. Unlock your mind and “Still life drawing” brother Johnny, even though he is the leading man in a fluffy book- guys that he decided to take along watch it at its new time every high fi grays on black paper “Mixed Up” - high fi grays on tinted paper always fun to watch, managed to land turned-movie. Will Eric’s girlfriend for the wild ride. Wednesday night. Jamie Estes ‘08 Courtney Wright ‘07 24 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 5 Pickle ballers compete for good cause Entertainment Laura Marder ‘07 dollars for the scholarship fund. Mr. Patterson. more of a senior privilege because The Marrianne Shivers He felt this scholarship of the gym space, I hope next year On Mar 15, thirty students and scholarship was established this year brought the opportune time to we can promote the game more to teachers gathered in the 11/12 gym in honor of the 40 years of service allow students to have some fun 9-12th grade,” said Patterson. Instruments create an explosion and played a game with a funny name Shiver gave as Phys Ed department with the game while raising money This year the tournament for a seriously great cause. Gym chair before her retirement. The phys for an honorable cause. Patterson consisted of mostly seniors with Lauren Meloni ‘09 lengthily songs and soaring rhythms. teachers pulled together a Pickle Ball ed department wanted to get her a just recently had a unit on Pickle the occasional junior. The Although, the songs do progress tournament to retirement present Ball with his senior classes. The tournament organizers hope to Explosions in the Sky is a post- from album to album, with a stronger benefit the “I absolutely think the with meaning, so winners of the competition were include at least 100 players next rock, experimental, instrumental feel to them. A few songs may be Maryanne Shivers they set up the students that were very into the year and run for multiply days. band originating out of Texas. They heavy, and a few are soft, and calm. scholarship fund. underclassmen should scholarship in her game during his gym class. For “I absolutely think the primarily play with three guitars (on One of the most interesting “It’s the birth try to participate in the honor, and she mixed double Sean Nemic ‘07 and underclassmen should try to occasion one of the guitars is a bass) things about Explosions in the Sky of a new tradition,” tournament next year, absolutely loved it. Kate Montgomery ‘07 won as well participate in the tournament next and a set of drums. They typically as a band, is that all of their music is exclaimed Mr. Tom ...it is definitely the best It will be given to a as Anthony Calovita ‘07 and Zack year, I love pickle ball, it is create instrumental pieces that are instrumental; there’s no singing Patterson. gym sport.” student who she will Watson ‘07 in Mens teams. definitely the best gym sport,” said longer than the average song. For involved. Per album, there’s usually The gym pick at the end of the “Pickle ball has turned into Calovita. example, a normal song would be one track that includes words, but teachers hope that -Anthony Colavita year. It will be given around three to five minutes, while those words are only a few spoken this is only the start to a student their songs can last up to seven to lines. Many people can’t sit down of a huge event. Seven teams of mixed probably going into education. Madness takes over TWP eleven. and listen to a long instrumental doubles and nine teams of boys When the game of Pickle ball is MADNESS from p. 3 each team had to finish their tray of Their most recent album, All of album because it’s not really much participated. Phys Ed Department first introduced in gym classes After the faculty won the game 67 wings before the other teams could. a Sudden I Miss Everyone, is the for us to remember. Most of the chair, Ms. Donna Costa and Crowds gathered around the fifth studio album from Explosions time, we’ll sit down and listen to a freshman year most students have to 48, the tarp was laid down, and Explosions in the sky’s songs impact listeners with long teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Tom and never heard of it. It is a gym class the teams organized together for the tables to watch and cheer their teams in the Sky. The album was released song to focus on the lyrics, but with Rhonda Patterson and Mrs. Sean favorite once it gets started. next competition of the night. on as they guzzled down their wings. on February 20, 2007, and sold Explosions in the Sky there’s nothing instrumentals rather than lyrics. Woodworth were in charge of the Unfortunately the game takes up the The Wing Bowl, which The seniors took first place, 11,000 copies its first week on the but you, the instruments, and your albums’ artwork is again, done by to the album. For example on thier tournament. Teachers such as entire gym; therefore it is difficult involved many of the players on followed by the juniors, the charts. thoughts. Esteban Rey. Many of the cover present album’s cover, there’s a Ms.Tara Hartwyk, Mr. Jeffrey to play in gym class while sharing previously played on the court, got sophomores, the faculty, and tailed In many ways the album If you were ever to pick up an sheets that you might find, you’ll person in a boat out at sea, makes Rearick, and Mr.James Halinan the gym with other classes. the best reaction from the crowd. by the freshman. resembles their previous work, since album by Explosions in the Sky, you realize have to do with title, or the sense, right? participated and really enjoyed it. “Students have been asking me During the Wing Bowl, The final part of this it does not differentiate from their might notice the artwork. This thoughts that you get while listening The entrance fee for playing to start a tournament for years; they competitors played for five teams: celebration came when the and viewing the game raised 225 just love to play it in gym,” stated the faculty team, the senior team, undefeated sophomore class won the junior team, the sophomore team against the freshman class in their and the freshman team. The annual March Madness Basketball A little Freddie pays off Educational, co-curricular objective to win the game was that Game in the 9/10 gym on March 30. Erin McFadden ‘07 Wireless is aware of the catchiness about their weight, while “Billy of Mika, featuring his track “Love excellence recognized “I’ve gone identity mad!” Brown” provides a heartbreaking Today” in a television ad. sings British pop singer Mika in narrative of a closeted gay man. While some songs on Cartoon HONORS from p. 1 school was granted a $1,000 check Be a part of the “Grace Kelly,” the first single off But no matter the style or Motion clearly have the bubbliness to support our Telecommunications of his new album Life in Cartoon subject matter of the songs, Mika’s and mass appeal that make them The BCEE grants the program, studio, and newsroom Writers’ Bloc! Motion. impressive voice is what makes appropriate for commercial Benchmark Awards in recognition of needs in the future. The highly eclectic nature of each track of Cartoon Motion background music, Mika’s album practices that benefit maintaining Along with the Tele- Sign up for the rest of the tracks proves him remarkable. From his incredibly is most appealing because it cannot America’s top spot in global communications program at right, but not with displeasing strong and consistent falsetto to be blanketed with this commerce. WTHS, recognition was recently Creative Writing & Journalism results. the vocal rhythm section of “Love characterization. His approach to “We need to be challenged to given to the Anti-Bullying Mika’s efforts to “try a little Today” and the endearing British both music and life are achieve in order to keep our Initiative and “Changing Our * Write short stories, poetry,and Freddie”—which he admits to accent that shines though on the revolutionary when compared to [America’s] competitive edge”, World” Project that are a part of personal essays. doing, also in “Grace Kelly”—do spoken word elements of popular music at large and are just commented Farrow.” the co-curricular program at not go unnoticed, but audiences “Lollipop,” every sound that what the mainstream needs. WTHS takes on the challenge WTHS. The two programs * Learn basic reporting techniques, only familiar with the single should comes out of Mika’s mouth is Life in Cartoon Motion is an everyday; not by making the received the Aaron Flanzbaum 21st not write him off as only an Mika’s album includes an appeal- essential and extraordinary. album that truly shows off Mika’s curriculum harder for students, but Century Democratic Heritage news style, layout and page design. updated Queen front man. ing bubbliness and impressive The combination of Mika’s exceptional vocal, musical, and instead by exposing as many Award for 2007. * See your work published Songs on the album equally vocals. talent and attitude make him a fun emotional range. Its variety of tracks students as possible to higher caliber Farrow noted, “I believe as an fun and flamboyant, but less glam and appealing artist, and makes it ideal for summer dance classes. In addition WTHS boasts educator of thirty-four years that in The Patriot. compared to the single, are ballads, which are less danceable mainstream media is already taking parties and sing-alongs, but also for one of the finest special education this is the direction that high schools “Lollipop” and “Love Today.” In but certainly no less enjoyable. notice. “Grace Kelly” was recently mourning a broken heart or programs in the state; which handles need to go in.” Talk to your counsellor or see/email “Relax, Take It Easy” and “Big Girl Cartoon Motion’s subject featured on MTV’s Discover and contemplating the world around us. about ten percent of the education As the world grows, and global Mr. James Evangelisti (D-8) for more details. (You Are Beautiful),” matter is also refreshing. While the Download, which allowed its at the high school. competition gets more and more Mika channels the greats of universal themes of love and loss music video generous airtime on the Additionally, Monthly Rewind intense, emphasis will continue to disco, and he even infuses a little are certainly present, other tracks station and gave new fans an These albums are and Mr. Marty Bouchard received be increased on the quality of All schedule changes must opera into the album’s hidden provide great variety. “Big Girl opportunity to save the track, as available at a store the Jerry Trently Award of education so that the America of track. Sprinkled throughout the (You Are Beautiful)” serves as an well as live Mika performances, to near you! Excellence in News in the National tomorrow will be ready from the be made before June 1. album are also typical pop/rock ego-booster to women conscious their computer. Even Verizon Student Television Awards. The preparation of today. 6 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment - 23 Vonnegut leaves legacy at WTHS What’s Happening Erin McFadden ’07 in creating a novel that “doesn’t just minds and hearts,” commented But individuals fortunate tell about war but lets the reader see Jason Hollins ‘07. enough to enjoy Vonnegut’s work in Dance Department prepares for annual show Pieces Magazine “The most important thing I and feel the confusion that is war.” Vonnegut continued to publish his lifetime remain in shock over the Be sure to get your copy of learned on Tralfamadore was that Many students find Vonnegut novels and essays of social loss. Vonnegut’s frequent when a person dies he only appears effective in changing their commentary as the state of the world philosophizing about death, the Spring issue of the 2007 to die,” writes Kurt Vonnegut of life perspective not only on war or the changed. He will therefore leave a however, serves as condolence. Pieces Magazine. The philosophies on a fictitious planet specific issues addressed in his legacy long into the future. “On one hand I wanted him to magazine will be coming out in Slaughterhouse-Five. “He is still novels but on the world in which “It seems clear that Vonnegut live forever,” said Hollins of the around mid-May. If you do very much alive in the past, so it is they live. will be remembered as the Mark larger-than-life author, “but I bet he not receive a copy in your very silly for people to cry at his “Vonnegut’s biggest effect on Twain of his generation—the would have wanted to go suddenly homeroom, you can stop by funeral.” me was just the power writing can political satirist, who still deep like that as one last shock to the K-208, or D-8 and pick up a It is his mastery of unique and have. If you can write a good piece down loved life and celebrated public.” copy. Included in the issue profound views like this, however, of literature, you can sway people’s humanity,” said Lawler. So it goes. will be artwork, photography, that led to mourning after Vonnegut’s untimely death on April 11. The poems, and short stories story of an unfortunate slip leading written by your fellow to fatal head trauma in the eighty- So it goes... students. So, keep an eye out, four-year-old author was considered and show your support by mentionable in national news, but AlyssaFigueroa‘08 picking up a copy. had a great effect on members of the Katie Mount ‘09 WTHS community. Kurt Vonnegut, known for his This is especially true of the sarcastic, humorous, and unique style SAVE pupils of Mr. Christopher Lawler, a of writing, passed away this year on Are you interested in the personal fan of Vonnegut who has April 11 after being hospitalized weeks On May 16, 2007 the Washington Township High School Dance Department, in collaboration with been teaching Slaughterhouse-Five before for a fall in his Manhattan the WTHS Chorale and the WTHS Drumline, will present their fourth annual dance show, Unlimited. preservation of the to his Honors and Advanced English home.He died after suffering suffering Spectators can expect a lively mix of movement, music, lights and dynamic dance styles and environment? Do you 11 classes over the past seven years. irreversible brain injuries. techniques from the past and present. Selections will be preformed by all levels of dance classes, and the enjoy recycling, and The novel uses illustrations, science Vonnegut had delighted school’s dance clubs. Also, the Chorale will be presenting a chorus ensemble to accompany the dancers. learning about the fiction, and humor to describe the audiences with his essays, poems, The show will be held in the Commerce Banks Arts Centre, and will begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are earth? If so, come join horrors of World War II and the and short fiction. But his novels -he currently on sale in room C-15 for $5.00, and will be available the night of the show for $8.00. Come out devastating bombing of Dresden, wrote over a dozen- were what made and support you’re fellow students and watch them dance the night away! Students Against the Germany, both witnessed by him a literary idol. Often called the Violation of the Earth Vonnegut in his youth. modern day Mark Twain, he used Senior Service Day is June 1. Fight the Epidemic (SAVE). Meetings are “I decided to teach it because humor to present his anti-war The last dance for held every Thursday in I wanted to try something new. I themes, as he questioned the reasons Kurt Vonnegut, author, dies at age 84. grades 9-11 will be held Give back to your community and Support the fight against also remembered loving it the first of human existence, and explored Infantry Division during the Battle caused. Thousands of men die - J-209. Visit their E in the 9-10 Gym on June help your past teachers and fellow cancer and join Relay for time I read it years ago. It was one society’s tendency to create evil. of the Bulge. Cut off from his so it goes. A man is shot - so it Board for details. students with community service. Life, which will be held on of few books I remember reading His style of writing was regiment, Vonnegut was captured goes. The champagne bubbles are 8 at 7pm. June 1, and 2 at WTHS. It in one sitting. I couldn’t put it ingenious; using italics, repetition, by German troops and witnessed dead - so it goes. Signs ups are in Cafe A. is not to late to join the fun down,” said Lawler. unique punctuation, and irony to the aftermath of the 1945 bombing Born on November 11, 1922, Ba5k and sign up your own relay While student reactions to the get his point across. He had a sci- of Dresden, Germany, which had Vonnegut grew up in Indianapolis, Come to Washington Lake Park On May 19, 2007 from 9am to 1pm come out to team. All proceeds from book tend to be “extreme” in their fi, autobiographical, comedic way shattered a great deal of the city. Indiana. He studied at Butler on May 13, 2007 to participate support the Boys Track Team Car Wash in the 11-12 Parking this fundraiser event will go polarity according to Lawler, those of telling stories of his real life Vonnegut was one of only seven University, Cornell University, and in the second annual Brian Lot. towards research, education, who love Slaughterhouse-Five tend experiences. American prisoners of war in Carnegie Mellon University before Anderson Memorial Walk. This and the prevention of to be deeply moved by Vonnegut’s Some of his well-known Dresden to survive - taking refuge he enlisted in WWII. fundraiser goes to support cancer. The next meeting style and message. writings are Player Piano (1951), in an underground meatpacking Vonnegut wrote more novels genomic research at rhe Mayo Millville Air Show will be held on May 8 in Liz Fox ‘07 was so inspired Cat’s Cradle (1963), God Bless cellar called Slaughterhouse Five. and some plays after Slaughterhouse To the Cat Walk Clinic and the Brian Anderson Cafe A at 7:30 pm. For Memorial Scholarship, which is by Vonnegut’s eccentric ideas that You, Mr. Rosewater (1965), Mother Vonnegut’s Pilgrim was also Five, but eventually his health began On May 26, and 27 the more details stop by room available to students at WTHS. she sculpted a model of an alien Night (1962), and Breakfast of unstuck in time, which gave him the deteriorating. Millville Army Airfield will be On May 30, come to the I-103, or contact the Prizes will be awarded to the described in Slaughterhouse. Champions (1973). ability to travel to and from any part He often joked about the hosting their annual air show. 11-12 auditorium to see Interact club at top male and female runners, “Vonnegut’s works are filled His most famous work was his of his life. Amidst all the eccentric troubles of getting older. One time This year, the Blue Angels will the Apparel Fashion [email protected] and to the the top male and with such creativity and imagination. novel Slaughterhouse Five (1969), features of the novel, is the he stated that of all the ways to die, be featured along with other Show. The clothing for or visit thier E Board. female in thier age group. The He raises questions about humanity which is the story of a WWII realization of the absolute he would prefer to go out in an amusements for younger the show will be pro- fee to register for the family run in a unique and humorous way that chaplain’s assistant, Billy Pilgrim, uselessness of war. Published during airplane crash on the peak of Mount children. -Margaret Bonanni ‘09 (up to 5 people) is $38, and is different from many other who is captured and assigned to work the Vietnam War, many could relate Kilimanjaro, a comic reference to Refreshments will be vided by the Apparel you can register on the day of writers,” Fox said . manufacturing vitamin supplements. the book and its central theme. Hemingway’s short story, The available. You can also tour their classes, and will feature the race. Do something special Others find that the message The underground meat factory in Slaughterhouse Five reached No. 1 Snows of Kilimanjaro. air museum and other attraction. pieces modeled by The last day to hand in on your mothers day, and behind the madness is the most which he works manages to save his on best-seller hits, and made We shall all hope that, just The fun starts at 8am and runs WTHS’ s very own scheduling participate in this walk. For extraordinary aspect of Vonnegut’s life when the city of Dresden is Vonnegut a modern day hero. like in a quote from Slaughterhouse to 8pm. ROTC cadets will also students. The show papers to the guidance more information visit writing. bombed. From the book, a famous Five, referring to the epigraph on be present to help out with the starts at 9pm. department is June first. All www.runtheday.com. Lauren Kienzle ‘07 remarked This event mirrors Vonnegut’s phrase, “So it goes” was coined to the tombstone of a man he knew in show. See you there! that Vonnegut’s work in own war experience. He was an reiterate all the deaths in the world the war, “Everything was beautiful scheduling arrangements Margaret Bonanni ‘09 -Margaret Bonanni ‘09 Slaughterhouse is highly successful advance scout with the U.S. 106th and all destruction the war and nothing hurt.” -Margaret Bonanni ‘09 after that date will be final. 22 - Books The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. What’s Happening - 7 Commentary Books Editorial Teen angst and punk rock Reach out to help Darfur Lauren Meloni ‘09 becomes of interest, mostly because effect on his life. Also, how such of the lyrics and what they influence sudden changes, such a drastic Imagine waking up one www.Savedarfur.org, there you Joe Meno’s Hairstyles of the him to be. decision can change everything. morning and finding out a militia is will find an online petition you can Dammed is a well-written, realistic While stereotypes are not Meno does a great job with kicking you out of your home and email. novel on a teenage experience with always true, this book does a fine every detail in this book that it really throwing you into the middle of the By sending one email you are the punk rock lifestyle. Meno’s job convincing you that the pulls you in. Most of the books desert with nothing to live off of. helping strengthen the African Union style enables the reader to experience stereotypical outlook on punks is that Meno has written are about the That horrid occurrence is only peacekeeping force, pushing for the each and every moment with the true. The idea Meno portrays that teenage life style, crime, drama – the very beginning of what is being deployment of UN peacekeeping characters as if they’re standing right punks are rude, immature, drug users things that every person could at done to the innocent of Darfur. Four forces, increasing humanitarian aid, along side of them. It’s guaranteed isn’t a proven fact. Just because some point relate to – he really makes million people have been chased and establishing a no-fly zone. If the that because of this fact, you won’t someone is against our government you think. from their homes and have been government gets enough of these be able to put the book down. system and religion doesn’t make If you’re interested in reading subjected to rape, starvation, torture petitions they can put a stop to the The book starts out just like them anything but an individual. more books by Meno, you might be and murder. genocide. every teenager; simple, cautious, Hairstyles of the Dammed will prove interested in reading, How the Hula The Sudanese Government, Clinton has said that his biggest curious, adventurous, and observant, to you that appearance isn’t Girl Sings, The Boy Detective Fails, using Arab “Janjaweed” militias is regret of his term was not responding with no direct style, just like the main everything, there’s more to a person and many more. systematically killing the black effectively to the Rwanda genocide. character, Brian Oswald. than the way they look, even if they Sudanese people of Darfur. This If we don’t push our As a young teenage boy he Hairstyles of the Dammed keep everything on the inside hidden genocide has been going on since the government to change its course and becomes indulged in sex, girls/dating, portrays the real life of a punk from everyone around them. Summer year 2003. give more help, President Bush may drugs, parties, etc, and a huge craving rock teenager. Every teenage boy/girl at some As many as 15,000 people have one day say the same about the for attention. But this is only one point becomes interested in more Reading died monthly since the conflict began, Darfur genocide. step into a new chapter of teenage involved with the punk kids at his mature things as if they’re in a hurry mainly due to disease and hunger. illustration: Kate Bodman `07 The government will not make a life. school, mainly because of their to grow up. Brian Oswald will take Festival The Janjaweed militia is One problem with the If Washington and the United big stand if the citizens of the country Being the observant teenager rebellious appearance and you through his encounter with basically just trying to wipe out the Holocaust was that Americans had Nations are swamped with pleas to don’t push it too. that he is, he starts to become spontaneity. Even their music scene drugs and how doing them has a huge -June 6th in black Sudanese people of Darfur. no idea of the torture going on in help the people of Darfur, they will Take a stand; don’t let the They Germany. As a make more of an attempt. genocide continue. You can make a IMC blame them result of the Take a few minutes out of difference. Never take anything for granted for problems Four million people have people not your day and log onto What are you waiting for? they haven’t knowing, not too Megan Robertson ‘08 alcoholic while he looses his job and been chased from their his family and eventually attempts *Best Sellers caused and homes and been subject to much was done to they are help until it was The Patriot Mitch Albom’s newest novel, to commit suicide. He decides he For One More Day, is very engaging wants to take his life in his convinced rape, starvation, torture and too late. Issue 6 - May 2007 *Student recom- their world murder...As many as 15,000 We as American’s and is a book I would recommend hometown and travels to his old would be are strong enough Editor-in-Chief - Rob Cavella ‘07 for anyone looking for an home which is supposed to be mended books for people have died monthly inspirational read. abandoned; however, he discovers better with to help the News Editor- Laura Marder ‘07 The story really makes the his mother is still living there even beach reading. out them. since the conflict began. refugee’s in Commentary Editor- Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 The sim- Darfur. Features Editor- Erin McFadden ‘07 reader realize that they have to though she passed away eight years appreciate everyday with your loved prior. ilarities to the Holocaust in WWII Take the time to go online and Lifestyles Editor - Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 *Check out sum- are striking? visit a few web sites to find out the Odds & Ends Editor - Lauren Meloni ‘09 ones and never take anything for Chick and his mother spend As your read this or see details and updates of the genocide. Tech Talk Editor - Melissa Cheng ‘07 granted. Even better, it’s a short that “one more day together” that mer reading Entertainment Editor - Josh Bennett ‘07 something on TV about Darfur you Bring it up in discussion with novel that is quick and easy to read. many people wish they had with a Managing Editor/Books - AJ Nisbet ‘08 might think to yourself, “This is your family and friends. You could It’s the perfect book to read in your lost loved one. Chick follows his books! Sports Editor - Richie Elles ‘08 free time. mother around town on her daily terrible but what can I do all the be responsible for an innocent person What’s Happening - Margaret Bonanni ‘09 way over here in NJ?” staying alive. The story is told in the first errands and they go about the day as The answer: you President Bush Layout and Design - Journalism II person of a former baseball player, if nothing had happened and For One More Day gives Save yourself a can save lives and make Just educating said, “Not on Printing - Tom Di Renzo ‘08, Tom Jacobson ‘08 Chick Benetto. The story revolves everything was the same as it used the story of a former and Mr. Steve Whalen trip to the book- a difference in the yourself and others my watch,” around the fact that Chick took many to be. Chick quickly realizes a lot baseball player, Chick Advisor - Mr. Jim Evangelisti of the sacrifices his mother had to about his mother that he never knew store! world. There are on the conflict is a concerning the Benetto. thousands of organ- genocide in The Patriot is published by the students of make as a divorced woman in the before. He also reexamines the life izations collecting step to helping the Darfur. So far the Washington Township High School. 1960s for granted. He spent most of he used to have. ages. Everyone should take the money to help the people of Darfur. American 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 his childhood chasing his father’s Although the novel has some opportunity to read For One More *Summer reading love who left him when he was 11 sad parts, it is certainly a book hundreds of thousands government The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all articles Day as well as check out a few of book order forms of refugees. If you don’t hasn’t done very labeled as opinion, as well as all reviews and columns, are the views years old. worth reading. It contains many life Mitch Albom’s earlier novels such have the extra money to donate there much to help Darfur because we are of the writer indicated in the byline. They are not meant to represent Chick greatly regrets this once lessons that everyone should learn. as The Five People You Meet in in IMC. are still ways to help. busy with the war in Iraq. the views of The Patriot staff, the students of Washington Twp. H.S. his mother passes away and he It also appeals to a broad audience. Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie. or its administration. Unsigned editorials are meant to reflect the quickly enters a state of depression. The novel is of interest to both All three novels are touching Just educating yourself and By just signing a petition online views of the publication. others on the conflict is a step to you can be a voice to make a From that point, his life takes a turn males and females along with being stories filled with their own life helping the people of Darfur. difference. Please send all correspondence to: [email protected] for the worst. He becomes an appropriate for a wide variety of lessons. 8 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Books - 21 Hardware Debate: Animal Testing Apple’s iPhone generates excitement Animal testing a necessity Jim Tumolo ‘08 3.5 inch screen. But that’s not all Nicole G. Heath ‘10 eases have resulted from this experimentation. the power it has. After the 1978 breakout of canine parvovirus on It seems Apple has struck gold Of course, explained in its Animal experimentation or animal dogs, scientists used dogs to find a vaccine to again. name, it is a phone. There is no click testing is a needed and beneficial prac- address the outbreak. Because of animal test- The major computer company wheel, no buttons, just one big tice. Animal testing has been an ing, veterinarians were able to develop a who caught the attention of millions touch screen controlled by important part of medical cures for cure and distribute it within a year. has once again produced a product advanced sensors. decades. Products that are animal worthy of taking over the electronic One of the iPhone’s sensors, According to Encarta from tested provide safety. Many pet lov- market as the iPod has since the accelerometer, detects when 1948 to 1952, 200,000 people ers opt to use non-animal tested products, November 2001. The iPod alone you turn the phone from were paralyzed by polio in but these are not always safe. In the past, brought apple to the top, competing landscape to portrait and changes America alone. Eleven thousand some products that were not tested on animals against companies like Microsoft on the display accordingly (as stated people died from this disease. In caused severe, permanent results such as blind- various levels. earlier). The proximity sensor can 1955 a vaccine was finally found. ness. Having a vaccine, or even a shampoo As multiple generations of the tell when you bring the phone to In the process of searching for tested on animals, provides assurance and hit music player were being released your ear, simultaneously shutting the cure, researchers experi- safety to the user. Products both medi- with months and eventually years off the display to save power and mented on monkeys and other illustrations: Matt Johnson ‘07 cal and cosmetic must be tested under of successful sales, the public prevent unwanted touches. The animals. Without the use of the law. Animal testing is the most re- wondered if the iPod was the home final high tech sensor built into the Three views of some of the things of whcih the iPhone is capable. animal experimentation the vaccine could not have experimentation. Drugs for treating cancer have vealing safety-test for products. run for Apple, and if anything could iPhone is its ambient light sensor, been be found. been tested on rodents before being approved. Though many people who oppose animal impact daily life even half as much which adjusts the brightness of the Through animal testing, much medical ad- Kidney dialysis equipment was first tested on testing will argue that the as the iPod. computer come to mind. Oh yea, the four and eight gigabyte models. display according to how bright the vancement has been made. Treatments for heart animals. Also, organ transplants were first per- treatment of animals is Through the history of Apple, and those cell phones that kids It wouldn’t be an apple mobile device room is that you are in. It also conditions such as open heart surgery, coronary fected on animals. cruel and unjust, many sci- they have been able to brag of top constantly get in trouble for in if it weren’t an iPod too. That’s features an advanced soft QWERTY bypass, and valve replacements have been dis- Many opposed to animal testing say that it entists are animal lovers customer service, reliable laptops school… they’re used almost all where the four and eight gigabytes keyboard that predicts and corrects and computers that anybody the time too. come into play. covered through the use of animal abuses animals. But many cures for animal dis- themselves. In addition, common mistakes that will make the there are strict federal would fall in love with, and a So could Apple hit another It’s true; the iPhone boasts an phone more efficient for your high smooth operating system in Tiger. homerun with the entertainment trio? iPod built right in. A video iPod that laws like the Laboratory intense, mile a minute, text Animal Welfare Act. If you think about the major It’s Apple; of course they would. is. One that when turned sideways, messaging. pieces of technology used in every The iPhone is set to release June turns to widescreen mode. And you An obsolete, This act enforces labora- All in all, I think Apple has day life, the mp3 player and home 11, ranging from $499 to $599 for can watch whatever you want on its tories funded by the created the next best thing. The government to have a only downfall is there are only 4 Gameboy by Alfred Wainwright III ‘07 inhumane practice special committee and 8 gig models and nothing to supervise the bigger, but I wouldn’t be surprised Julia Hahn ’10 be false: morphine excites cats, but it calms hu- animal test- if Apple improves with a bigger mans; penicillin will kill a hamster or guinea pig; ing and Loco Roco screams entertainment version in the future. As of now, As long as there has been medical research, and aspirin actually poisons cats. These examples make it as iPhone will run with the Cingular AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH will be using the shoulder buttons them from their sleep. When there has been animal testing. show that because the body sys- safe of a practice for animals as possible. cell phone service. That’s the sound you hear when and on occasion the circle button. awakened, they give you bonuses to The main reason for this testing is to tems between humans Animal experimentation has been used to you pick up this fairly recent game You must hit the L and R buttons to be viewed from the main menu. examine results certain medicines have on and animals are so dif- better protect the world and should continue to called Loco Roco. It was released tilt the world which you live in. The level design in this game is humans, without using ferent that the results be used. Because of animal testing, both human on September 5th 2006 for the PSP. Holding them both down and pretty simple. It’s essentially a side- Game Fest humans themselves. found from the tests are and animal lives have been saved. While scien- Loco Roco is a game about a releasing will allow you to jump into scroller, a type of game where the However, most test- not always accurate ones. tists are searching for an alternative to animal tribe of creatures called the Loco the air; which is also the only form more you move in that direction the Play your favorite ing is harmful and Now down to the final sub- experimentation, much work is still needed. If Roco. Their planet is invaded by a of attacking that you have. The circle screen will follow the character. It’s games on the cruel to animals. ject of cosmetic testing on animal testing was to be abandoned before a re- strange species of black creatures button creates lightning in the usually one color and is really easy Tests range animals, such as testing placement is found, medical research would be called the Moja. They are floating background and splits the Loco Roco to get through. Unless you encounter latest systems. from rodents being shampoos, make-ups, taking two steps back. black blobs that swoop down on the into as many hit points as it has. a Moja or Burrs (which are spiny bathed in corro- and soaps. I once Loco Roco people. The Loco Roco’s Its graphics are good for what enemies similar to the Moja). May 19 sive chemicals that again bring up that must then travel through they’re it is. It’s a very cartoon-like and There really isn’t much more See Ms. Naval in room eat away at them, animals will prob- Share your world and destroy the Moja. To simplistic looking. For example, the to say. It is a fun game. It’s short. to monkeys getting ably react differently destroy the Moja you must jump main character is a little orange blob Not much in the plot department. I-103 for tickets and forced to inhale to most of these sub- opinions and into them. that screams whenever something The controls are easy. But it’s still information. toxic fumes. Even cats are stances. Animals are While fighting off the Moja the happens to it. The environments are a great game and loads of fun. purposely drowned to see re- also purposely given character must eat and grow bigger not 3D. But that actually adds to sults. cosmetics that scien- story ideas. so they can repopulate their planet. the fun of the game. Not only is this an in- tists know can cause skin The goal is to eat as many berries as There is also another form of Playing any new games? humane treatment, animal irritation or sickness so they Write to possible (up to 20 by tilting the life on the Loco Roco’s planet, the testing is also very obsolete. know how to make the product world in which you live in to reach Mui Mui. You’ll find them asleep Some people are under the idea better for humans. The Patriot higher and more difficult places). in different places in the Loco Roco Send your reviews to that animal biology and human bi- Cruel treatment like this is unfair to Controls are one of the world. You need to have specific [email protected] ology are so similar that the same results will animals, and also becoming more useless as new [email protected] simplest I’ve ever used. Mainly you numbers of the Loco Roco to awaken occur. However, several examples show this to alternatives are being found. 20 - Tech Talk The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 9 Students may soon be left behind Tech Talk

Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 means you attended learned is impractical. However, On the web school, learned enough it is the only way to tell if a school On Jan. 8, 2002, to obtain a satisfactory really taught all the material, or if President Bush signed the level of knowledge, and it just passed students for Myspace becoming place for predators “No Child Left Behind” are capable of further convenience. For instance, in 1965, (NCLB) Act with a goal in schooling. President Johnson passed the first Sarah Kurtz of a button away. on Myspace. A man contacted “her” and don’t put your screen name mind to bring every public This is exactly federal aid program for high- There have even been myspace about meeting and suggested anywhere on the sight school student to grade what America needs. poverty school districts. Yet, it Think about it, just about all collectables made, like t-shirts. The that they get together either. level in reading and math There are a great deal of lacked one main ingredient: your friends have an AIM profile shirts contain logos such as request soon. After doing Another thing by 2014. students who take their accountability. with the link to their Myspace in it. me, meet me on myspace, and your research, to stay away With the new Demo- supplied education for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy The internet opens up an space? I think its Myspace. another from would cratic Congress, our granted, never ap- asked a year later, “What happened entirely new world for almost every Last year at Chestnut Ridge fourteen be posting Republican president has preciating how much to the children? Do you mean you teen on the web. Everyday a new Middle school, there was an year old girl pictures been trying to butter up value their schooling spent a billion dollars and you don’t page is added. assembly held telling kids how to actually that representatives and sen- holds. know whether they can read or not?” Myspace has been out for stay away from Myspace. The main confirmed might ators who will soon be Those who do not The NCLB Act has that about four years, and in the past year concern was predators. that she give voting on whether or not take the time to learn accountability. it has become almost more popular When the question was asked, had people to renew his bill. the criteria, will fail the There is no argument that the than Google. “how many of you have a relations the It should be made test, will not graduate, richest country in the world should From picture commenting to Myspace?”, almost every single hand with this wrong clear that the NCLB Act and will realize they assure the best education. messaging, Myspace has created went up. man who idea. has opened new doors for made the biggest mis- NCLB is necessary to keep something almost like a second It’s not just your parents she had met On the minds of future take of their lives. High educators and students on their internet. making it up, there really are off of Myspace you generations to come. The school should not be feet. Education needs to be taken “The first thing I do when I sit reported cases of stalkers on Myspace. can be whoever law’s core is to improve seen as a smooth four- seriously. down on the computer is check my Myspace. Anything can you want to be. A illustration: Kwabena Keane `08 schools by focusing on the year ride, it is a Our country relies on their Myspace,” says Robert Brennan, Wired News Online confirmed happen when you aren’t forty year old man could accountability for results, proven classes, have greatly increased privilege that assists in preparing younger generation to enhance the 10’. “It’s so addicting to see who 744 sex offenders with Myspace careful. Myspace is ok to use as long pretend to be fifteen. Your best bet educational methods, and choices since this bill was introduced. A you for college. country even further. It has commented me or has new pictures. profiles after only searching a third as you use it with the proper for safety is to not have a Myspace. for parents. high school diploma today means Many may argue that trying always been evident that It’s really easy to talk to friends, and of the data. Out of the 744, there are precautions. But considering most teen’s do, the Basically, it hopes to bridge more than just a piece of paper. It to “measure” what a student has knowledge is power. even make new friends with people 497 registered as child sex offenders. For instance, don’t place any least you can do is to use the “knowledge gaps” along the that go to our school.” CBS News went undercover personal information about yourself precautions to protect yourself socioeconomic ladder by testing Meeting people is just a click and posed as a fourteen year-old girl like your address or phone number against unwanted attention. students and sharing these results Jersey shore contributes with parents. If parents are not satisfied with their child’s to rainforest destruction Hardware placement, then the school may start to lose its customers. Erin McFadden ‘07 spray. The Council, sponsored by The lack of thought put into the The president also guaranteed Greenpeace, was founded to work purchase of boardwalk timber is Zune hits more beats over beloved iPod that his 2008 education budget will Trips to the boardwalk are an with logging companies to ensure astounding. By buying wood contain a Teacher Incentive Fund, essential part to many people’s minimal ecological disturbance and stripped from the quickly vanishing ChadMeadows ‘07 hard drives but the very similar to the Another downside is that the which would enable select school summers, especially in New Jersey, maximum use of the cut down trees. rainforest, shore towns are Zune is about fifty Itunes program so zune does not have any games on districts to reward good teachers but what most shore-goers don’t But no matter what label is essentially paying for their Ever since Apple put out the dollars cheaper. it is self it, but according to Zune forums who work in challenging know is that the timber they’re placed on rainforest deforestation, communities to be slowly submerged “iPod”, it has been considered the This new video/ explanatory and and not positively released news environments or who show real walking on could have come from it still has a great and devastating in ocean water as the planet’s best mp3/mp4 player on the market music player includes a easy to use. the Zune will be able to download results in raising achievement levels endangered rainforests. effect on the planet. temperature continues to rise. up until now. Microsoft has picture viewer and radio The Zune can also games soon. I would hope so since or closing the achievement gap. Even with the public aware of South American rainforests With rainforests projected to recently introduced their new and an ad-hoc sharing connect to your it has a great processor in it unlike However, if Congress votes this appalling practice, the mayor of serve as the habitat to innumerable disappear in only forty years—well product the Zune. program. Xbox 360 if you to Ipod. “no” to the renewal of the bill, the Ocean City, NJ recently approved amounts of species found nowhere within our generation’s lifetime—the Many people still refuse to The special feature own one. This Now it’s up to Apple to make president’s hard work, the the purchases of over one million else in the world. Any one tree that idea of their conservation should be accept that the Zune is in fact better of the Zune, is a wireless allows you to play their Ipods better than they are educational system, and the hope dollars worth of wood from Brazilian falls to the forest floors could lead taken much more seriously. than their beloved iPod. And we all capability of transferring movies, music and now. People are always saying how of a better future for our children forests to be used in boardwalk repair. to the extinction of a plant or animal Destruction of any rainforest hurts need to know the truth. songs and pictures to pictures on your a 30gig hard drive for an mp3 player could all come spiraling down. Though the logging of one never to be discovered or studied. animal species and heightens the If you have ever seen the Zune, other Zunes around you. Xbox 360. Which I is too much. But if you have a video Although it may seem thousand acres of forest designated Perhaps most disturbing about ever-worsening effects of global you immediately think “wow, it’s The downside is think is a great thing, player and download videos onto unrealistic that the 100% target to be sold to the shore town has been the purchase of rainforest timber is warming. huge!” But in reality, it’s really not that you can only listen because now I can you zune or ipod they can take up would be reached, at least the certified by Forest Stewardship the profound effect loss of plant life Ocean City and other towns that much bigger than the iPod. to the song three times watch videos from space quick. What I would like to “over-reaching” for an ideal Council as minimally destructive, in the rainforest has on global warming. across the nation must think more The Zune’s screen is about half before it deletes itself. The Zune displays it’s my Zune on a TV. see is maybe a 100 or 120 gig hard aspiration will encourage our local environmentalists continue to Have all of the news exposures carefully before sponsoring such an inch larger than the iPod’s. This This is so you are helpfulness A slight downside drives being put into the Zunes and schools to establish higher be enraged, and with good reason. and recent bizarre weather patterns devastation. enhances the quality of the video. either forced to for theZune is that it Ipods. standards. The results have been The reason communities turn to taught us nothing? The durability of a boardwalk Also the Zunes’ screen has purchase the songs or download has a different connector port so you The Zune is currently in extremely successful, and it truly the rainforest to build their Cutting down trees increases and the augmentation of coastal higher pixel rate. When you play them off of a site or program. can’t use the Ipod’s charger or any type second place for sales of mp3/mp4 hits home. GEPA and HSPA boardwalks is the ipe, a towering tree greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases tourism must never be considered videos on the Zune, it plays in Also due to the Wi-Fi of speakers meant for the Ipod. Also players. The question to Microsoft scores, including the scores of whose timber can support vehicles deplete the ozone layer which in turn more important than the welfare of widescreen. capability it has you can listen to they have yet to put out any sort of is whether or not they can keep sales students in special education and withstand years of saltwater causes global warming. the planet. Both mp3 players have 30gig digital radio. The Zune program is speakers for the Zune. up for the next year or two. 10 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Tech Talk - 19 Shining light Mind, Body, Soul by Margaret Bonanni ‘09 on tanning Acne myths all cleared up Texters not getting message High school students have your acne disappear. This myth is infection deeper into the skin, which Erin McFadden ‘07 But the fact that text messaging dangers enough burdens to bear. Grades, false. Acne has ingredients that dry will cause it to last longer. Popping is done stealthily so as to not disturb friends, SAT’s, and family are only your skin, such as benzoyl peroxide pimples also cause unattractive There’s no use denying the fact a class does not make it acceptable. Laura Marder ‘07 some of the problems which add and salicylic acid. Drying your skin scars, red marks, and dents to form that an overwhelming majority of It is just as disrespectful and stress and drama to high school lives. will irritate it and can actually cause on your skin. teenagers have cell phones, and distracting to send silent messages Tanning. It’s one of those things But one problem that too many of acne. Most acne treatments should Another myth is that stress or many of them are inclined to stow while a teacher is trying to give you know isn’t the best thing for us deal with isacne—an experience only be used twice daily. depression cause acne. Believe it or them in purses and backpacks as instruction as it would be to carry you but you do it anyway. It’s like that no student should have to Another widely believed myth not, that’s also false. Although stress they head off to school each day. In on a vocal conversation. It’s no more eating a brownie; you eat it because endure. is that greasy foods and chocolate and depression have no link with the past, this hasn’t been a source appropriate to text than it would be it just tastes so good, not because There are numerous myths cause outbreaks. Chocolate lovers acne, medication used to treat it can of major problems in the classroom. to actually make a phone call when it’s healthy. I have grown up in a related to acne which can confuse can rejoice, because that isn’t true. cause acne as a side affect. If this Any student brazen enough to hold students are meant to be doing work family where sunscreen is your ticket students. Ever since the seventeenth There was no connection found happens, it is wise to consult a a telephone conversation in the or engaging in a lesson. to go out into the sun because of the century people have been making between foods and acne in medical physician or dermatologist. hallway or allow their phone to ring Adding to the disrespectful dangers of the sun’s UV rays. I was speculations as to what cause, cures, studies. There are exceptions and As time went on, many of these in class could easily be singled out nature of text messaging in class is so mad at my friends when they and makes acne less noticeable. The certain people do notice an myths were woven into daily and punished. the fact that it is seen as an But cell phones don’t just make appropriate pass-time when a began tanning a few years ago. I truth is that most of these myths are association. In that case, avoid those society. Thanks to science, we now Text messaging may be a stealthy alternative to chatting in class, but calls anymore. With the great student is bored. Texts rarely include thought to myself, “How can they false. foods. know these myths are false, and we it is still disrespectful. be so stupid, laying there practically A false fact about acne is that it Tanning will not make your can relax. With proper information, popularity of text messaging, dire news or questions, but rather begging for skin cancer and is cause by dirt and oil on the skin. acne go away, although it can cover those affected with acne can treat it students can easily communicate to many teachers, and therefore often completely guilt-free. When the trivial comments meant to distract wrinkles”! In reality, acne is created when the blemishes and scars. Because properly. Though acne is a condition with friends throughout the school condoned by students. lights go out in a classroom for a their sender—and receiver—from Tanning has been proven to pores on your skin become clogged tanning dries out your skin, it can that’s hard to resolve, it can be cured. day, and even during class. Since this Because of the lack of movie or note taking, the number what they deem to be an increase risk of skin cancer and cause from underneath the skin. lead to future breakouts. Popping a With the proper treatment, and a visit behavior is not as visible as other consequence attached to texting, of cell phones that begin to glow uninteresting class. It seems early signs of ageing. It can also A widely believed myth is that pimple will not make it go away to your dermatologist it can be a infractions like making an actual call, many students whip out their cell under desks and in purses is probable that all of these “lol”s and cause cataracts in eyes which may washing your face more will make faster. Actually, this can force the battle that’s fought, and won. text messaging in school is not visible phones to message friends astounding. pieces of gossip sent from class to lead to potential blindness. Tanning class via text message could wait has been proven to increase your risk Conforming to society’s weight limits until after school. of skin cancer and cause early signs West lacks understanding of But students don’t always of ageing. It can also cause cataracts Rachel Brown ‘07 eating is an easy sufficient way to is through bulimia. think this way. To many, covert in your eyes creating potential lose weight. In reality, this can Unfortunately, there are many texting in school isn’t a problem blindness. In America today, weight is a actually damage your body. consequences, such as rup- Eastern ideals because it’s not disruptive and is Then, last year I found out I big issue for just about everyone. Some people can even gain ture of the esophagus, unlikely to get them into trouble. Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 While the United States and Arabia’s important asset of oil This attitude will not change until was a hypocrite. I bought a dress Increasingly more often, the pressure weight from being inflammation, malnutri- other nations are constantly looking strengthens their reluctance to com- that really looked better with a tan. to be skinny leads to eating disorders. anorexic. Since it tion, and irritation. teachers start keeping a closer watch I was standing in front of a toward modernization and expansion ply with the UN and weakens many So I tried going tanning. Once. It was It is estimated that 5 to 10 million causes malnutrition, Growing up in for busily typing thumbs and room of 54 delegates refusing to of “inalienable” rights, countries tied of the policies which the UN at- amazing. I hated that I loved it. It people in America have some sort of which is when a society full of reminding their students that they sign a resolution that would expand to Eastern customs are content with tempts to enforce. was warm and relaxing and I got such eating disorder. Worse still, some your body does people obsessed should be learning rather than women’s rights in my country. The their traditional institutions. Still, with demands from the a healthy golden glow. I was hooked. experts estimate that 1% of American not get enough with their looks can carrying on conversations. people surrounding me stared For example, countries in the United Nations and many nongov- Not only did I hate it, my sunscreen- teens have an eating disorder. The nutrients from food, it cause many, males and agape. They wondered how I could delegation heavily criticized Middle ernmental organizations, such as loving family hated it. But that two most common disorders are can cause you to gain females alike, to develop possibly be limiting my own rights. East do not want to expand the rights Amnesty International, the war be- didn’t stop me from getting a three anorexia nervosa, and bulimia weight because your an eating disorder. Eating Many failed to understand why I of women, especially when many of tween East and West grows more Check out month membership at Hollywood nervosa, more commonly known as metabolism will be slowed disorders are not the only was refusing to compromise to those nations judge that a woman’s controversial. Compromise seems Tans before all my dances. anorexia and bulimia. With both of by the shortage of nutrients way for people to lose grant women more place is in the necessary, but where is that fine line About 50% of WTHS goes to these devastating conditions, the and food. weight. Alternative rights or establish house. Similarily, drawn, and who determines it? WTHS’s tanning salons. Washington person develops a distorted image Bulimia nervosa, a common solutions include While [western nations] religious freedom. Saudi Arabia, with The best solution at present Township alone is home to about of his or her body. disorder related to anorexia, is a eliminating “empty are constantly looking Representing Saudi a 100% Muslim time is for nations, especially the 10 salons. If you look around our Those who suffer with anorexia psychological condition where a calories” from our Dance Arabia in the So- toward... expansion of population, will United States, to expose young school it looks like people are just barely eat. When they do, they person engages in repetitive binge diets, like junk food, cial, Humanitarian, “inalienable” rights, not be very recep- people to the cultures and values of coming home from a tropical obsess over what and how much eating followed by an and exercising. and Cultural Com- tive if the United other countries. Many seniors will students vacation. A girl’s image of herself is they are eating. People with anorexia intentional purging. Purging It’s unfortunate countries tied to Eastern mittee for the Nations attempts likely graduate from high school ig- so crucial in high school. You want have an intense fear of becoming typically takes the form of that the world we live customs are content 2006-07 YMCA to grant their norant of current world issues. In a to fit in while sticking out for your overweight. They usually suffer vomiting, often facil-itated in today encourages Model United Na- with their traditional people religious world that is growing ever smaller, in best quality. I no longer feel from distorted body image--finding through use of laxatives, teenagers to fit into tions Conference institutions. freedom. And for the only solution to an intolerance comfortable walking around school themselves overweight even if they diuretics, enemas, or society’s standards. exposed me to a good reason: Saudi of other cultures seems to be edu- looking pale. I feel like I look less are very skinny. Some symptoms of other medication. Not everyone can be as Unlimited whole new way of thinking—that Arabia’s entire government is cation. Perhaps with this healthy or not as pretty. I tell myself anorexia are refusal to eat publicly, Bulimia is often skinny as a model. of Eastern ideals. United States’ citi- based on the doctrines of Islam— education, people will be more that I do look a lot better when I’m shortness of breath, physical less about food, and Everyone is born with a zens are often prone to examine complete with the Qur’an standing willing to compromise. May 16 tan, but is this really true? It doesn’t weakness, anxiety, brittle skin, a body more to do with different body and bone global issues from only our own as the country’s constitution and The delegates around me de- make sense that teens have this need weight inconsistent with age, build, and issues of lack of structure. Don’t think in the CBAC Kwabena Keene ‘08 point of view. One of the largest Islamic law, Shari’ah, acting as the manded that I compromise my to change their beautiful young skin height, and an obsessiveness about control. Some you have to change who problems facing the international di- foundation of the legal system. country’s beliefs for the sake of into something unhealthy. It doesn’t calorie intake. Women might also people think that they can’t stop you are to impress others, try to be 7:00 pm. plomacy today is the struggle to By changing these core beliefs, Western ideals, but few understood make sense to me, but then again, I suffer from irregular menstrual periods. themselves from eating. They feel confident in yourself—just the way reach a compromise between West- the UN could cause ripples in the that within the real international still can’t shake this habit. Most people think that not that the only way to counteract eating you are. ern and Eastern ideals. entire foundation of the nation. Saudi arena, few nations are willing. 18 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary - 11 Colleges reward for athletics, Lifestyles not academics Extreme Sports by Chad Meadows ‘07 Rob Cavella ‘07 getting into upper echelon universities, but are getting big The Wonders of Wakeboarding College admission. There is no chunks of their tuition taken care of greater fear or loaded phrase a high by their “merit” scholarships to play Now that the spring has come that’s without bindings, rope, and school senior waiting what seems to an extracurricular sport. and the weather is nice enough, you the wet suits. As for the price, I be an eternity for a nod of approval Don’t get me wrong, can begin wakeboarding. If you suggest you pay a good amount to advance to their next level of congratulations if you’re getting really wanted to you could considering the speed you’d be education. acceptance letters to nice colleges and wakeboard any season you want traveling on the water. Some students, many that were your tuition slashed because you can because there are wet suits that will Once you get a hang of handed natural athletic ability or crack the bat or run through people. keep you warm in cold water. But wakeboarding you could try a new dominant size, forgo the pending nod That’s awesome. What isn’t for the best experience I suggest product called a wake skate. These and are instead given an aggressive awesome is that many kids all but starting in early summer. are wakeboards that don’t have handshake of encouragement. Some kill themselves trying to be good Wakeboards are pretty much bindings, instead they have grip tape. may even be given a “partial” or enough academically to go easy to find, especially at stores that These wakeboarders wear regular “full” nudge of financial incentive to somewhere special, and then have also sell snowboards, such as D and shoes and use the wakeboard as a help carry a college’s athletic to sweat it out for months to find Q, Sports Authority, Dick’s skateboard but on the water. Wake reputation as well as their course out if they made the cut. And if they Sporting Goods, and Threads and skates are pretty expensive as well. load. did, chances are they’re going to have Sleds. They can run from 100 to about 400 The fairness of that in many to kill themselves again to figure out The set up of a wakeboard is dollars. These are a lot harder to use students’ eyes is shifty. The a way to pay for it all. There’s no also similar to snowboard. The because you are not strapped onto questions that arise at the sight of college representatives walking the wakeboard has “bindings,” but you anything. When you leave the water mediocre at best students having illustration: Matt Johnson `07 hallways waiting to see them, trying don’t wear boots. Just bare feet will you are not connected to the board. major colleges come to them with While big name colleges and getting into schools that I would have to recruit them. do because the bindings are different, But don’t start on one of these. Red Sea Water World open arms are extremely reasonable universities extend their courtesies no shot at. Although this kind of you just have to slip your feet into I wakeboard in the Delaware Wakeboarding is a popular extreme sport during all seasons. even while the answer is obvious. to kids that churn out 4.5’s or can I don’t have a problem with that. recruitment for athletic prospects them. River up north and even on hot days You must always wear a life jacket weight but keep you afloat. Many students wonder why some turn a double play much better than My S.AT. scores are shameful may be a big factor as to why The board has small fins that the water is cold. It is advisable that for safety to protect yourself when So if you are interested and have kids should have a much easier time you can, the aggravation for me anyway. But what I can’t live with is Division one sports are so are adjustable for your style of even in hot weather you use a wet you fall into the water. Jackets are the time and money I suggest trying paying and getting into college just becomes instantaneous. I have no how the scales are tipped away from entertaining, I would honestly rather riding. The fins control the way the suit because you are going up to also sold which are meant just for it. The only thing you’ll need is a because they’re better with a problem accepting the fact that kids great students and put in favor of see students that are great board moves over the water. You can thirty miles per hour over the water. wakeboarding that are small and light boat to have an awesome time. football, or have faster feet. To a that are first tier athletes (and mediocre students that are great academically reap the same benefits remove them to make for a more degree, I consider myself one of probably work hard to be them) are athletes. Many of the lucky, naturally as students that are great on the field, mobile board but harder to control. Fashion File by Megan Robertson ‘09 those students. going to have a much easier time talented kids out there are not only diamond, track, court, or in the pool. Then there is the rope which should be a decent length from the Leggings reenter fashion world Outside the box by Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 boat so you can hit the peaks of the wake caused by the boat. The boats The 80’s leggings trend has sometimes a nice touch. Although makes another great outfit especially used in professional wakeboarding made a huge comeback this season black or neutral leggings are always during the fall and winter. A very 2400 reasons why SAT’s are unreasonable are meant just for wakeboarding, but beginning with the skinny jeans and a safe bet, there are times when popular look seen on many teenagers pretty much any small boat that quickly expanding to include tights colored leggings are appropriate. is denim mini skirts paired with After twleve years of overwhelming stress and schooling taken under a nerve- students to the curb. causes a decent wake and can travel and leggings as well. Leggings are a Colored leggings look great boots and leggings. education, the struggle of getting intimidation brought on by this racking time clock. It seems as if the college up to 40 mph will work. favorite new trend for many girls, paired with simple looks. Therefore, Leggings can be found at almost good grades, and the effort put in “reasoning” test is unreasonable. That’s not what learning is admissions offices use SAT scores The boards are relatively cheap just as it was a massively popular if you are wearing a black dress, any any clothing store; however, prices to getting accepted into that dream Many call it a “lottery-like one day really about. Knowledge is to make their life easier. After they but could burn a hole in your pocket. look in the 80’s. color leggings would do. A shorter and quality do vary. For example, college, all your hard work could performance” that helps the selection something greater than any test could cash the thousands of applicants’ They start at around 100 dollars and Although both footless tights length of leggings will look best with Old Navy offers cute leggings for come tumbling down with three process as much as a student’s first define. The ability to learn checks (which I am certain is their go up to 600 dollars or more. And and leggings are popular trends right short skirts, where longer leggings only $12.50. These leggings may not small letters: S.A.T. name. something new and apply it is what favorite part of the whole process), now, it should be known that there look best with dresses and long be of the highest quality; however, We can all feel it coming. The Sure, many will argue it can really matters. Determination, they erase those not in the top five Interact is selling is a slight difference between the two. sweaters. they are certainly not cheaply made. pressure of scoring the most points show how much you have learned in focus, judgment- that’s what ices the percent of the class, then dismiss Smiley Face Pins to Leggings are much bulkier compared Many people are unsure about Abercrombie and Fitch also offers as possible within measly 25 high school. So maybe that’s the cake. those who don’t score over a 2000 raise money for to tights which make legs more how to wear leggings. Leggings are a leggings. Although they are probably Operation Smile. minute timeframes - sounds more problem. Some colleges are realizing that on their SAT’s and Voila! A little visible. Both can make the perfect very versatile clothing item that can a little higher quality, they are double like a video game than a national With vocabulary tests each SAT scores are insufficient in picking out names from a hat, and outfit if worn correctly. When be worn a number of ways. the price of Old Navy’s costing The project funds standardized test. week, how many words actually estimating a student’s capability. there goes the future students of the reconstructive surgery wearing short skirts or dresses, One great way to wear them is $24.50. The almighty Scholastic stay in our brain days after taking However, most schools still use university. for children around the leggings are a better choice. For more with skirts. Leggings are a great No matter how much you want Achievement Test could either the exam? And with all the those pointless points as their main Unfair? world born with facial formal occasions, choose footless addition to a skirt of any length or to spend, leggings are a fashion trend make or break over a decade of a logarithmic theorems we have to way of selecting students. Without a doubt. Colleges need defects. tights. cut. They can even be paired with that can fit into any budget. They carefully built foundation. It is a understand, aren’t we bound to forget According to Colleges.com, to realize that this standardized test Leggings also come in many shorts to make a bolder fashion add versatility to a wardrobe and mystery to me how colleges could that one simple geometric theorem Mary Mehdizadeh, from the UCLA should not be a standardized way to On Friday, May 18, they different colors and lengths. It is statement. They are also very allow you to add your own twist to judge acceptance based on a that allows us to quickly discover Admissions Office, admitted that help pick and choose acceptance. will be holding “Wear best to wear black or neutral colored practical because they allow people an outfit. They are definitely grueling four-hour test on a certain the measurement of that angle? they take 60 percent of their Until then, our futures will be Your Smile” Day for leggings when wearing a bright to wear summer clothing items in something all girls should buy as an day, under any circumstance. The SAT is one giant students based on GPA and SAT’s decided on if we correctly fill in dots those who donated colored outfit. Earth tone leggings the cooler months. Wearing mini inexpensive update to their Survivors of the test know the examination of your years of alone. That’s pushing a lot of quality on a piece of paper. money to the cause. such as dark brown and green are dresses or long sweaters over leggings wardrobe. 12 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Lifestyles - 17 Student finds responsibility, fun in 4-H Letters Katie Mount ‘09 family was at the fair. Volunteers pass out booklets, advertising each When you hear the word club. Oliver saw the Gloucester Smoking bans ignore “hobby,” a common thought would County Dairy Club, and was be reading or listening to music. intrigued. Most people wouldn’t think of “I picked the Dairy Club, taking care of farm animals. For because cows were always one of business owners’ rights Caitlin Oliver ‘09, working with my favorite animals. And the leader It’s aggravating that the only difference between public and being near the act. For one dairy cows in the Gloucester County was really nice when I met her. So I thing that is ever discussed when private property, because thing you have the right to 4-H Dairy Club is an exciting hobby. decided to become involved.” Oliver people praise the state-imposed these places of business are leave the place if the The 4-H is an organization that recalled. smoking bans on “public” places like colloquially known as “public atmosphere for you is too encourages the youth to be more She claims that she would like bars, restaurants and casinos is the places.” A real public toxic. There’s nothing involved in the community. The to stay involved with 4-H for as long health aspect—that is, the property is one that is keeping you there. organization teaches members as she can. When members finish “privilege” of not having the commissioned by govern- It’s one of the great valuable skills that will help them their freshman year of college, they “burden” of being in the vicinity of ments, sponsored (mainly) by aspects of the market—if later in life, such as responsibility are no longer allowed to be a part of those downright rude smokers and tax revenue, and used near enough people avoid and time management. the club. When she reaches that their evil filthy habit. universally as a necessity— patronizing a place for that Oliver has been in the club for point, Oliver still plans to stay The accolades for our “political streets, municipal buildings, business to suffer four years. The highlight of her involved with the organization. protectors” from the two parks, etc. On these places financially, then it’s a pretty Katie Mount ‘09/The Patriot experiences came July 29, 2006. The “I have a few more years left. commentary pieces in the last paper restrictions on activity that strong incentive for the Gloucester County 4-H Fair was Caitlin Oliver enjoys raising and showing her animals. Even when I’m out of the club, I will [Toward a Healthy may deprecate owner to change his policy. hosting its annual Dairy Show. The members must wash down their member must buy. However, Oliver probably keep coming back,” she Horizon, April 2007] them for future So there’s no reason to show is divided into two different animals in order to ensure that they claims it’s worth it. said. “I would definitely help out seem to go into the ...if enough use is appro- believe that you’re rounds. For the first round, Oliver stay cool. These measures are an Oliver originally became the youth and teach them what I issue only as deep as people avoid priate (although completely hopeless as was in the ring with her eight month addition to all of the equipment a involved with the 4-H when her have learned.” the media and their many places someone who doesn’t like heifer, Ivy. The round was focused own self-righteous- patronizing a tend to go being around smoking or on the structure and build of the ness will take them, place ... then it’s overboard with smokers. And, like I said, it animal. As the judge made his final while virtually no one rules)—no one is the owner’s jurisdiction decision, he presented Oliver with Model maintains focus on future (at least, not in the a pretty strong wants to have to anyway. first place. Tamara Mendez ‘08 mainstream of incentive for the foot the bill for This all comes from the “I was very surprised about Ivy discussion) is looking owner to change someone else’s idea of governments acting getting first. She was one of the Tia Tanksley ‘08 may seem like at the implications damage. out to “protect” people shorter animals of the group, and I an ordinary girl in the halls of these bans have on the his policy. These bars, from themselves, and most always have trouble positioning the Washington Township High School, forgotten people— restaurants and people go along with it on animals,” she said. but at the age of just sixteen, Tia is a the owners of these places, casinos are private property— illustration: Matt Johnson ‘07 the pretense that they have Oliver had little time to relish successful model for Metro Girls particularly those of the bars*. someone actually owns them and jurisdiction to set the rules and the “right” to be safe from any and in her victory, as another show was modeling agency. Some people may Thanks to the one-sided operates them as businesses. regulations that the owner sees fit. all potential health risks. Therefore about to begin. This round was based notice her on an ad in the mall or a coverage of the issue there’s a ton of Thus it would only seem If the owner of a “public place” is politicians have the ability to force on fitting and showmanship. Fitting billboard. misinformation being dispensed to appropriate that it is the owner’s— fine with people smoking in his own owners to change policies over what and showmanship focuses on how “It’s very stressful for me. I kids who now can’t tell the NOT the government’s— place of business, then it’s the is by all means their own well the heifer has been washed and have to be flawless in my shoots. owner’s right to uphold that jurisdiction. That isn’t right. maintained. Once again, Oliver I can’t have any blemishes, gain any privilege. Now the pressure has gone It doesn’t matter if there’s a placed first. weight, or have any visible scars. But Broken family circle to politicians to pass laws that take “democratic majority” calling for “When I got my second ribbon, I love to model! When I model, I feel Your family is a major support Families rarely get to talk to each away this right, even if it’s not in bans; there should be no majority I couldn’t believe it. It was the important. All of the attention is on system that keeps you going in times other, let alone eat dinner together. their power. The extra regulatory that can overrule someone’s highest I had ever placed. I guess all me, and it makes me feel great about of need. Throughout the years, most This pattern repeats itself and after heat on businesses is just the property rights on a whim. Grow of my preparation paid off,” she said. myself,” said Tanksley. government asserting that it can tell up and stopping letting them get photo courtesy of Tia Tanksley ‘08 of your time is spent with your awhile, families don’t spend any Oliver explained that there is a She is inspired by some of the Tia Tanksley plans to pursue her professional model- family. Children never used to quality time together at all. It is a you what you can or can’t do on your away with it. lot of preparation that goes into greats in the modeling industry as question eating dinner with their sad truth about today’s society; no own property (of course thanks to the - Alec Stevenson ‘09 showing an animal successfully at she pursues her goals. ing career through college. families, or hesitate about spending one has time for the ones they love. “War on Drugs” it already can to an the fair. Members start teaching their “I look up to so many models that Tanksley is prepared to meet. Tanksley plans on continuing time with them. In recent years, In this day and age, during extent). See the implications now? * If they’re going to ban smoking in calves to walk with a halter. Then, like Tyra Banks because she is a size “I maintain my grades and my her modeling throughout high school however, it seems that the idea of whatever free time kids have, they Of course, just because owners bars, when are they finally going to the 4-Hers must wash and shave their ten and successful. She was also the job by working really hard to study and college. Because she loves to family has completely fallen to the aren’t interested in being with their can allow or disallow a potentially wise up and ban alcohol in bars? animals. Everyday while at the fair first African American female to be and do my best in whatever I do,” understand people and their behavior, back burner. families. They want to hang out with harmful activity in their place of Doesn’t alcohol also pose risks on successful in the modeling business. Tanksley said. “It’s so hard for me she would like to study psycho- Between sports, schoolwork, friends, or go out. The idea of family business, doesn’t subject anyone to people? Do you know some- She can be herself. I want to be just because I only see my mom once a biology, but has not made a decision and other extra-curricular activities, is completely lost. If life goes on this like her,” she said. week because she lives in New York yet on a school. children and parents alike, are way, in a few years families won’t The Patriot welcomes letters one who has a story While modeling for a modeling on weekdays. I really don’t have For the present she continues running around all day. Mom is do anything together at all. It is a agency, Tanksley maintains a good anyone to inspire me but myself, but to work at her studies and career. taking one son to soccer practice; Dad tragic occurrence and families should from its readers. worth sharing? grade point average, works a part I’m determined to succeed in “I’m living life and following gets home from work and takes his try to make time for one another and The Patriot reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, Contact us at time job at Marshall’s, and juggles everything I do. Being determined my dreams,” Tanksley commented, daughter to dance class; every one is do more things together. content, and space. Letters should be limited to 200 words. [email protected]. many clubs and activities. Doing all inspired me to be come a model and “To me, a life with no dreams is like eating at different times; and then of these things well is a challenge get good grades.” a life with no meaning.” the kids go off to do their homework. -Lauren Finneran ‘08 Write us at [email protected] 16 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Letters - 13 Features 2007 Teachers of the Year Mrs. Donna Esposito: Geometry 9/10 Senior eyes future in rock Lauren Meloni ‘09 Esposito realized that she missed the to understand. Joe Granato ‘07 summer because The Skeleton Rock right after, so what’s students too much, and decided to “She defi- Shock will be playing a small tour the difference?” said Being selected Teacher of the go back. nitely deserved to If you are familiar with the with their friends, the local band Custer, who Year isn’t just about being a good As kids, we have big dreams, win Teacher of the Washington Township music scene, Hey Holden. Custer is always considers the years teacher; it’s about who you are and and as we grow up, those dreams Year; I actually then you’ve most likely heard the avid about playing shows and of his childhood how you incorporate teaching into a change and grow bigger. Esposito learned math. She music of John Custer ‘07, but odds getting their music out there. before he started part of your personality. said when she was a teenager she made learning easier are you know nothing about him. Custer’s advice to younger school as the best of “I always hoped that I would “always struggled with math,” and to understand and Custer has been writing music musicians in the school is to just his life. be good enough to be acknowledged, was always way behind in school, you can tell that she since he was first inspired by The play more shows and write more “If I had a time but it depends on the job that you’re which just made her work harder. has a lot of experi- Vines in 8th grade. songs. machine, I would go doing and how you get across to the “I chose to teach geometry be- ence in teaching,” “They were just the coolest “You can’t play shows with back to those days,” students. None of us do it ourselves, cause I hated my geometry teacher said Christine thing in the world to me at that time. only four songs, so keep writing,” he said. we all rely on each other,” said Mrs. in high school. I got a C in class. Mesoraca ’09. I then started writing whenever I had elaborated Custer. Custer plans to Donna Esposito, co-winner of That’s what made me become a ge- Paul Stewart something on my mind, it would just When asked the reason he wants attend college this Courtesy of the Skeleton Rock Shock teacher of the year for 2007. ometry teacher; I wanted to be able ‘09 said that, “her happen.” said Custer. to make music, Custer laughed and fall for art. He has John Custer (right) hopes to succeed in the Mrs. Esposito has been teach- to teach it in a way that the students personality made Lauren Meloni ‘09/The Patriot This musician must have a lot responded, “For the women.” been taking art music industry and has gained notoriety with ing for twenty-two years, but only would understand it.” geometry easier to Mrs. Donna Esposito dedicates her time to on his mind because he has an John Custer ‘07 lives in classes all through his band The Skeleton Rock Shock. six years at Washington Township Esposito describes “seeing the learn, and a lot more helping students master a difficult subject. extensive library of self-composed Washington Township with his high school and is high school. She began teaching at light bulbs go on, seeing the students fun than it normally would be.” lunch duty. I think that winning music. It is evident in each of parents and four younger siblings. currently in Art 3. Custer’s favorite public will just have to wait and see Cumberland Regional and after a understand” as being the best thing Although the title Teacher of Teacher of the Year has given me a Custer’s songs that the lyrics are But—unlike some seniors—Custer mediums of art are photography and where Custer’s music takes him. short while, thought that she didn’t about teaching. She also enjoys “be- the Year does not earn any special voice, and given me a chance to meet reflective of the people around him. is not dreading the end of his school oil painting. When asked where he’d like to want to teach anymore. ing around young people because privileges, Esposito is appreciative people. I didn’t think I was here Custer idolizes Jonny Greenwood career. Since this musician isn’t giving be with his music in ten years Custer “I was getting burnt out,” they keep me young.” of the recognition. long enough to worry about winning, of Radiohead and says that “I’m just going to go to college away any clues for the future, the responded, “In a pool.” she said. Many of Esposito’s students She commented, “I still wait in it’s an extreme honor, and they’re so Greenwood’s guitar playing But after she left teaching, agree that she makes geometry easier line during lunch, and I’m still given many qualified teachers here.” influences his own guitar playing. Custer is constantly recording Frosh artist shows promise on his own and with local celebrity Mrs. Deborah Carchidi: History 11/12 Mike Britt to master each of his Christina Schillaci ‘10 It’s pretty cool. Oils can take weeks.” songs and get them out to the world, Otto has recently achieved quite Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07 Following from students throughout the years, or at least the high school. In There’s a difference in art an amazing feat in his art career with college, Carchidi was “happily surprised” to collaboration with Zack Buck and between an interest and pure his astonishing win in a nationwide On a regular Monday morning in Carchidi began receive the Teacher of the Year award. Joe Granato, their band The talent—but it’s rare to come across contest sponsored by the homeroom, there came an announcement teaching US “It hadn’t even entered my Skeleton Rock Shock has released a a person who has both. Chris Otto skateboarding company Volcom. His which completely changed the day of History 1 and 2 head that it was possible,” she said. full length album of all original songs. ‘10 is one of the few who holds this winning tee-shirt design will be sold Mrs. Deborah Carchidi: she had won the at our high Students were less surprised. They’ve been selling the album quality, and holds it modestly. across the country. And if that Teacher of the Year award for the 2006- school. In the “It’s one thing to be a good entitled Like a Baby throughout the Otto first realized his wasn’t cool enough, Otto received a 07 school year. 26 years since teacher, but it’s a far more rare thing to high school and have even made it spectacular ability around sixth one thousand dollar gift card to the “The room was erupting in the beginning of be a great teacher—to inspire as well available at Tunes CD store. grade, though he drew long before Volcom store. But Otto is modest applause and I was completely her career, she as teach students who are suddenly Since its release they have been that. In fact, he taught himself how about his big win. surprised. I glowed for days,” says has become a eager to learn and to be highly respected actively playing shows at local to paint and sketch in his free time, “The real reason I did it was Carchidi. leader of the by colleagues and teachers alike,” said venues and are well known among without lessons. Now he says for the recognition—that’s better Though Carchidi has been History Michelle Scott ‘07. their peers. Custer loves to set up painting is enjoyable, but sketching Christina Schillaci ‘10/The Patriot than any amount of money I could’ve teaching at WTHS since 1981, you department, Besides the Teacher of the Year shows and play anywhere. is quicker to do. Freshman Chris Otto is already gotten. I mean, people are going around would never think it. Even as an old teaching AP award, this year has been exceptional However, he admits to often feeling “Painting’s a lot of methods and an award-winning artist. wearing a shirt I designed,” he said. pro, she is always laughing. European for Carchidi. She has recently taken anxious the day of a show until he tricks, so drawing’s easier,” Otto said. In the future, Otto is more than Otto is certain that art is where Friend and coworker Mr. Robert History and her classes on a trip to the National gets on stage. Quite ambitious when it comes sure it’ll be in the art realm, as he’s going in life, and if you see his Barnshaw said, “She is so loved by even bringing Kaitlyn Fernandez ‘07/The Patriot Holocaust Museum in Washington, “I could say I feel honored that to art, Otto spends basically all of something in commercials, paintings, you’ll know why. His students and faculty because of her her expertise to Mrs. Deborah Carchidi’s passion for history is DC, and this summer she is taking a all these people came to see us play, his free time on his sketches and newspapers, or graphic designing. modest attitude about his artistic spontaneity. She cracks herself up, which the table by reflected by her energy in the classroom small group of students to Europe. but sometimes it is hard not to just portraits. His favorite thing to paint is ability is something you don’t come cracks others up. But it’s not just that, I creating her Samantha Hermanson ‘08 said feel awkward.” said Custer. “Art is my life,” he stated, portraits, by far. across often. admire her dedication and scholarship. own curriculum with Issues and the 11/12 building for her hilarious of Carchidi’s award-winning His favorite show the band has laughing. “Portraits usually take awhile. But Otto certainly has reason It’s one thing to be funny, but she also Themes in Twentieth Century stories and loud laugh. Rather than teaching, “She will go above and played was one in February of 2006 But sometimes even favorite I remember I sketched one guy about to brag. He’s always painting and knows her stuff. Those two things are European and World History. teaching history with facts, Carchidi beyond our text book to teach us. at Eleven East Café. hobbies can become a hassle. To two years ago and never got around sketching projects to help out in his hard to find in one person.” Student Ryan Kinch ’07, said, uses entertaining storytelling to This extraordinary teacher “That one just stood out from Otto, at times it seems like art is to painting it until a week ago,” he art class, and on his friends’ After earning a Bachelor’s “Her advanced knowledge of engage her students. continues to make the most of her the others because it was only our more of a chore or a job than a hobby commented. birthdays, he always paints degree in Secondary Education and European intrigue really astonished Rachel Bauer ‘08 of US History experience at WTHS, “I love my second show and we didn’t find out with all the projects hanging over When he was asked what his something for them, even if there’s Social Studies with a specialization me when I first met her. Now it’s II said, “Carchidi has not only students, and I love teaching.” she we were playing until about an hour him. While everyone simply wants favorite type of paint is, Otto hardly any time left with everything in Russian History from Penn State nothing to me that she knows all opened my eyes about our nation’s said, “It keeps me young!” before we had to play,” Custer to share in his artistic ability, he feels responded, “Oils, definitely. I like else in his schedule. Chris Otto will University, Carchidi earned her about the personal lives of the history, but she has also allowed me Student Evan Kozierachi ’07 explained. he can be taken advantage of when to see my finished project after I’ve go far in art; simply ask anyone Master’s Degree at Temple Russian Czars.” to experience it.” said, “Everyday is an adventure with Custer looks forward to the so much is asked of him. worked so hard on it for a long time. around him. University. Mrs. Carchidi is well-known in Still, despite voiced admiration Carchidi.” 14 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. May 2007 May 2007 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 15