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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.