Koser Busing increased bus fees pg. 1 Fun activities to do during the fall pg. 6 & 7 New TV show glorifies social media pg. 8 TheARROWHEAD The Montoursville Area High School Student Newspaper Volume 42, Number 2 October 2014 100 N. Arch St. Montoursville, PA 17754 “We’re a generation of idiots. Smartphones and dumb people.” hayliemcquillen copy & layout editor thing, because it’s not. the reason why that is, is because working consumes three or more that “t’s not a bad thing that peo- Social media can be useful. we relay to much on social media hours per day for the average ple spend most of their time on Whether it’s Instagram, Twitter, It allows you to reconnect with and the internet in general. American in between the ages of social media.” or Facebook, people have been people you haven’t seen in ages, Our generation can’t even do 18 and 64. So, next time you go to pick failing to realize that by being or interact with family members simple math without the help of a Seniors Michala Swoyer and up your phone remember that glued to their phones, they’re dis- that live across the country. calculator, but we sure know how Michaela Phillips said that on phones are only temporary. connecting themselves from ev- But when do we draw the line to capture the perfect picture of average they spend eryone else around them. and say that social media has a sunset. three hours on Why is it According to a new research social media on that sud- released by Ipsos Open Thinking weekdays. denly our Exchange (OTX), social net- They also said digital lives have be- Facts about the come more important usage of social than our media real ones? Instead of holding a • Facebook has 1.2 billion conversa- active users. tion with someone, • Google has 1.6 billion we’re all too total users. busy check- ing to see • Twitter has 1 billion total how many favorites our latest started to consume our lives? users. Tweet has gotten, because for In English class last year, we some reason that’s so much more watched a video on YouTube • Instagram has 200 mil- important. called “Look Up” by Gary Turk. lion active users. Instead of experiencing an Basically he talks about how our event like a concert or a football generation needs to put down • LinkedIn has 300 million game, we’re to busy taking pic- technology before we look up total users. tures of it, so all of our followers and realize it’s too late and we’ve can see every aspect of our lives, missed our chance to live a fulfill- • Pinterest has 70 million that we miss the fun of actually ing life. total users. being there. In the video Turk says, “We’re It’s not that social media is a bad a generation of idiots. Smart- • Vine has 40 million total phones and dumb users. people,” and hon- estly I couldn’t • Snapchat has 60 million Follow The agree more. total users. The older gen- erations always • YouTube has 1 billion Arrowhead Online complain that total users. none of us know how to do any- thing for our- Information from socialtimes.com Instagram: selves and maybe mhsjournalism

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jilliano’connor news editor

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The band marches down Arch and Mulberry Streets before the big game. The band performed during half- time at the football game. Senior Amelia Deacon rides in the back of the car durring the parade with a smile on her face. Deacon won Homecoming Princess, the runner up for queen.

Senior Keely Whipple rides in the car durring the Homecoming parade. Whipple won The juniors ride on their Homecoming Queen and was crowned at half- float with Vice Principal time. Mr. Chris King tied up. The juniors’ float won for the Best Float contest for Senior Katie Conklin represents Montoursville School District at Flamming Homecoming activities; Folliage. Conklin was chosen by the teaching staff to attend this event where one their theme was “Burn of many students from many school districts would be chosen as the Homecoming Down the Competition.” queen. New Bus fares have increased 35 percent

jilliano’connor bus fare setbacks. There are 17 people going to mine Silver about the Theatre news editor teacher It seems the prices will not be county band this year and trav- Arts Club’s trip to attend the isaacmiller Bus fares have increased 35 going down anytime soon or in elling by bus. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s news staff percent this year which means the future, said band director It is costing $725 just for the High School Theatre Workshop same trips but higher costs. Mr. Adam Wright. district to send 17 people to Day on Oct. 1. MAHS recently hired Miss Since the bus fares have gone Every Friday night the band county band. This may not seem like a big Erica Logan as the school’s Life up, prices for field trips have in- also travels and plays at the foot- Some teachers are not even change but combine all the stu- Skills teacher. creased as well. Due to the in- ball games. sure if the district will continue dents and their cost, the totals Logan is an alumni of Mon- crease, students now have to pay The band takes three busses to paying for some of the bus fares add up. toursville Area High School. more than usual. in the fu- “It’s great to be back at the Principal Mr. Daniel Taormi- ture, said The further trips, the higher Montoursville School District,” The Bloomburg na said the school board can no Wright. price for the bus, but this does said Logan when asked how it longer afford to cover the in- “ The bus not just affect long distant trips. felt to be back in the district. “It’s creased bussing fares so they get trip has gone up fares are This affects short distant trips cool to see some of the teachers I passed down to the students. raised as well. Most short trips would used to have.” Before the bus fares went up, by $5. and al- be free of cost or little. Logan also coaches sports for the minimum cost for a trip though Now those trips have students Montoursville High School -SeniorJasemine Silver” at first it paying some money for the bus was $167.50 for the travel of 70 sports teams. miles. seemed fares as well as bringing money “I coach basketball and softball The same trip now costs the that it for lunch and souvenirs if the for the high school,” said Lo- students $275. wouldn’t student wants them. gan when asked what sports she Specifically, the bus fares are each away football game. They be a big deal, it now is for all Bus fares, trips, lunch, and coaches for the school. $3 and 95 cents per mile, said fill up two of the busses and those field trips and sport trans- sleeping places all need to be “I love coaching sports that I Taormina. share the third with the cheer- portations. paid somehow and it’s by the used to play,” said Logan. “And Taormina said the bus fares, leaders. Even for trips that students students and their parents. coaching with coaches that used which are from the school’s con- With half of the football games never needed to pay for now to coach me is cool too.” tracted bussing company, Koser being away, the cost can really have to. Bussing of Cogan Station, were add up. “The Bloomsburg trip has approved by the board in the be- For example, it cost the district gone up by $5,” said senior Jas- ginning of this year on Aug. 12. around $800 to transport the Koser Bus Company did not band and cheerleaders to the answer or call back so there is no Hughesville football game on knowledge to why the bus fares Oct. 24. have increased and why 35 per- The district also pays for the cent. football players to go, as well Social Studies teacher Mrs. Su- as a pep bus if there is one for san Earl, who organizes several a game. field trip per year, said that it is Due to the increased bus fares, traveling on one Friday night Miss Erica Logan is the new now sometimes cheaper to rent for all the buses that the band, Life Skills teacher at MAHS. from Susquehanna Bus Com- cheerleaders, students, and foot- Logan is also an alumni of the pany than from our own school ball players need, the district is school and coaches basket- buses for long distant trips. spending a fortune. ball and softball. The band is having some major NEWS page 3 Nolan and Conklin: Performing The play is on its way jilliano’connor in State Thespian Society Show news editor isaacmiller state. Mr. Daniel Taormina added The 2014 fall play is the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You.” It news staff “I’m quite honored to be cho- that “It’s pretty awesome and a will premire Nov. 13 and close Nov. 15 with the shows beginning at Two students were chosen to sen” said Nolan “We mostly great recognition our program 7 p.m. participate in a show with other made and sent the videos in for has.” The tickets are being sold at $8 for adults and $5 for students. students picked from across the the experience.” Fellow classmate Kayla Boeh- This is sure to be another fantastic show put on by the MAHS state. Nolan and Conklin will receive mer added, “Considering how drama department. Don’t miss out! Seniors Katie Conklin and a song and will have to learn a many are chosen to participate I Hunter Nolan were selected to dance before the show where think it’s awesome that they were perform in the PA State Thes- they will perform with eight picked to perform.” Cast: pian Society Conference Open- other stundents. ing Show at Central York High Penelope Sycamore: Kelsey Henderson: Azzie Wertz School in December. Dowling Nolan and Conklin are two out Tony Kirby: Jake Deak of the ten that were chosen to Essie Carmichael: Katie perform. Conklin Boris Kolenkhov: Zach West “I am very excited” said Conk- lin when asked how she felt Rheba: Shakeea Horn Gay Wellington: Michaela about being chosen to perform Way at the conference. “I am one out Paul Sycamore: Daxston Sil- of five girls to be picked from Mr. Kirby: Noah Black Photos by J. Yocum by J. Photos ver the state.” Senior Hunter Nolan and Katie Conklin are both seniors at Students had to create videos Montoursville Area High School. Both have been involved in Mr. DePinna: Gabe Hed- Mrs. Kirby: Areta Updegraff of themselves singing a 16 bar Montoursville’s Music Department their entire high school dings song and then submitted it to career. Dept. of Justice Agents: be viewed by judges from the Ed Carmichael: Nash Daw- Jenny Twardowski, Bailey son Luna, & Azzie Wertz

Megan Stoner: Young Woman in Donald: Isaiah Mallery Grand Duchess Olga Ka- trina: Delrae Kinney Grandpa Vanderhof: Hunter Excellence Recipient Nolan A student was recently honored Stoner is the first person to said Trick. “Megan more than as a top woman in the area. have won the award in Ly- deserves the honor.” Alice Sycamore: Kelsey Rog- Senior Megan Stoner was re- coming County. ers cently award the 2014 Young “I am honored to be chosen for Woman of Excellence by the this award” said Stoner when Northcentral PA YWCA. asked how she felt about the Only one student in the noth- award, “I got the details about central PA region is chosen the award and was very excited Editor’s picks by showing integrity, strength, to have been nominated and character and leadership. even more excited to have won” School districts send in the “To be honest I didn’t even Five songs to find names of students who they be- know that this award existed,” lieve show these characteristics. said Stoner. “But I am happy to “I had input from numerous have won it.” in my playlist teachers” said Mrs. Christine Arrowhead Adviser Mrs. elizabethlee Rupert when asked why she Yocum by J. Photo Sandra Trick will be accompa- Senior Megan Stoner of Mon- assistant editor nominated Stoner. nying Stoner to a banquet on toursville Area High School October is my favorite month. Between the beginning of sweater “This is the first time that Nov. 6 honoring her and other is very highly thought of by weather and pumpkin flavored everything no other month can live someone from Montoursville area women who receieved the the teachers of the school. up to it. Since it is my favorite month I decided I would share some Area High School has been se- award. Stoner recently won the of my favorite things. I am not going to start singing the song from lected for the award,” said Ru- “I couldn’t be more proud to Young Womens of Excellence the Sound of Music. Instead I’m going to enlighten your music pert when asked who else has have and Arrowehad staffer re- Award. taste with of my favorite songs. won the award. ceieve such a prestigious award,” 1. Dream a Little Dream of Me By: the Mamas and the Papas Jillian O’Connor: Best Witness Whenever I listen to Mama Cass belt out this love ballad I feel warm Award Recipient and cozy even on the coldest days 2.Somebody Loves you O’Connor won the award First place was recently taken By: Betty Who by Montoursville Area High because she memorized her School’s own Junior Jillian statements better than any Between this betty’s poppy beat and her catchy lyrics it O’Connor at the Yale Bulldog of the competition, and used always manages to make my day. Invitational Mock Trial comple- what she had learned to be 3. Gold Digger the star witness she was. tion. By: Kanye West O’Connor took home first O’Connor is the first per- place for the Best Witness at the son from our school to have I’m not generally a big Kanye fan competition. won the award. after the fiasco with Taylor Swift There were a total of eight When asked about her but you can’t not laugh listening to schools in the competition, with achievement O’ Connor re- it schools ranging from Florida to plied, “I was really excited 4.King of Spain when they called my name Wisconson. By: The Tallest Man on Earth Each student who participated to win this for my team.” in the competition had a differ- Junior Daxton Silver had This is my favorite song to play on a summer day with the ent part that they had to play in many nice remarks to say windows down. For some reason it is just perfect to blare the mock trial, and they were about his teammate. with its folky roots. “Considering the level we Yocum by J. Photo judged accordingly. Junior Jillian O’Connor is part competed at I feel like she 5. Anagram “We were given a case to work of the Mock Trial club in the did a really good job,” Silver By: Young The Giant with,” said O’Connor. “Lawyers school. O’Connor won first place said. “I was surprised by how It always seems as if lead singer wrote questions to prove a point for best witness in a competition she could keep in character while witnesses were given a between schools. Sameer Gadhia’s voice shouldn’t statement to memorize.” with all the pressure.” work but somehow everything comes together perfectly. EDITORIAL The Arrowhead page 4 October 2014 Through the mind of Megan Arrowhead Staff Go Bloom U. Editorial Huskies! Connections meganstoner out, but truthfully I am most had been at soccer practice (and stronger than 4G editor-in-chief looking forward to figuring out they brought it to the football Lock, unlock, type in a four digit go on a bike ride, just leave your Alright, quick poll…raise your who I am. game). They were very happy for passcode, we could do this in our phone out of it. hand if you’re excited for college! When in high school, I did me! sleep. ***PAUSE*** I’m expecting most everyone what my parents told me to do, I called my oldest sister, Betha- We know people by their Twitter Don’t miss it when your best would have their hands raised. but when I am in college I get to ny, and she was happy for me too! name, their Avi and their Tweets. friend makes the winning goal, or Yes, when it comes to college make my own decisions…I am She screamed “yeah” on the phone ***PAUSE*** the way your dad looks so happy most students are excited about the adult. so loud I’m surprised people We follow each other, reTweet when all of his kids are together. the independence; that didn’t call and complain about and favorite, but do not say a sim- For being worried about missing is being able to not live Every year many, many her! Even her roommates were ple “Hello” or even flash a smile something, we miss an awful lot. under your parent’s roof, excited and told me congrats. “ stupid people graduate from when we see each other in public. ***PAUSE*** My grandparents on the oth- where you can dictate Even smiling at a stranger is odd college. And if they can do it, er hand were not so happy for Don’t you wish you lived back what time you go to bed, and unusual anymore. me. When I told them that I what you want to wear so can you Be here, got accepted, they were sort-of around the university, and not just ” excited for me, but warned me It is too easy for kids to what you want to eat or -John Green physically, not eat, rather. about all the partying that goes “ socialize with one another but mentally. on there. And, I would love to say Some of through social media instead And to be frank it scares me! Yes, the idea of living on your that I’m different. the most Recently, I applied to Blooms- own may be exciting, but it is also of getting off of their butts That I’m excited about learning insignificant burg University to major in kind of nerve wrecking. and doing something with at a higher level and being around moments Criminal Justice and minor in You have to keep your grades up people who want to accomplish could have their friends. Social media Psychology, and on Friday, Octo- and most importantly stay out of the same goals in life as me. been amaz- ber 17 I got my acceptance letter! trouble. also offers too many distrac- I wish that I could say that I am ing, but you Of course, I was so excited that One of my co-workers showed tions that prevent them from looking forward to the latter, but missed it I couldn’t keep it to myself. So, me a quote and it cracked me up. to be honest that is not what I am because you doing more meaningful things what did I do? “Every year, many, many stupid looking forward to the most. were look- - Mr. ”Nathan Trick I called everyone! people graduate from college. Yes, I am looking forward to ing at your My parents were the ones that And if they can do it, so can you,” staying up into the wee hours of phone. the morning studying my brains brought me the letter, because I said by John Green. when my parents were growing ***PAUSE*** up? Put your phone in your pock- If they wanted to talk to some- et and have a conversation with one, they called them on the someone, face to face. When you phone or went to their house. Look out, it’s Liz! get in the car with your mom af- They introduced themselves in ter practice ask her how her day person, and nervously asked their was. dates out by their locker after “You can’t sit with us!” We hide in our rooms on social school. Followers didn’t exist or media when there is a conversa- matter, friends did. tion to be had in the living room “It is too easy for kids to social- judgments can be made. the bad. with the people who matter most. ize with one another through so- elizabeth lee Girls have the vicious tendency These tendencies make women ***PAUSE*** cial media instead of getting off of assistant editor to judge others as if they, them- competitive with each other. This problem is known and we their butts and doing something I love Mean Girls. There’s no selves are perfect. “She has bad Even the best of friends can all want to change yet you’ve with their friends. Social media denying it. Between Damien’s compete over something as shal- probably checked your phone also offers too many distractions rendition of “Beautiful” by low as who is prettier. while reading this, that is if you that prevent them from doing Christina Agulera and Amy While Mean girls is over all a put your phone down for a min- more meaningful things,” said Pohler antics as Regina’s moth- comedy, I’ve always takes some- ute to read this. Mr. Nathan Trick er it’s hard to hate. thing a little more from it than We are all guilty of phone ad- ***PAUSE*** Everyone knows Gretchen just a few laughs. I’ve always felt dictions, even when writing this I want to have the full experi- Wiener’s famous line, “You they were trying to advertise that I’ve checked Instagram multiple ence in life and not be stuck be- can’t sit with us,” but too many you don’t have to be a “mean girl” times. hind a Smartphone. seem to overlook my favorite to be happy. ***PAUSE*** I want to be in the moment, not quote of the movie. When ad- It’s up to women to stop the Keep your phone in your pocket get the notification of what hap- dressing the girls in the junior madness. We need to stop seeing when someone is trying to talk to pened 10 seconds later. class girls Tina Fey says “You only what’s wrong with us, and you, if it goes off keep it away. You’re probably wondering what all have got to stop calling each not what’s right. Everyone is Actually engage because chanc- all of the pauses are about. Ev- other sluts and whores. It just beautiful in their own way, cliché es are, whatever your phone is erytime you read ***PAUSE*** makes it okay for guys to call I know but it’s true. We need to notifying you about could wait 20 is how many times you subcon- you sluts and whores.” skin” or “her hair is really dry” make beauty ideals more realistic. minutes. ciously check your phone. As the title of the movie states: as if our face is pimple free and We need to stop putting others When you are with a group of We are smarter than the smart- girls are mean. It’s not to say guys our hair is shampoo commercial down to lift ourselves up. friends or only one friend, go do phone, let’s show it. I’m not say- are all as sweet as Mother Teresa, worthy. I’m sure guys treat each Life is hard enough with out all something, sitting around in a ing quit cold turkey , just limit but they don’t seem to have the other unkindly as well but it the haters. Taylor Swift says it circle mindlessly reading Tweets your use! same evil nature most girls do. never seems to be as harshly as best, “shake it off ”. and looking at Instagram posts is Our generation has so much I know I’m not innocent. I’ve women do. the new “hanging out.” potental but many can’t see past said awful things behind people’s My theory as to why women Have ***PAUSE*** the stereo type that we are socially backs. Literally. I won’t realize feel the need to pick a part the When you connect to the In- inept and we are making it easy they are in front of me and I will appearance of those around them something to ternet you disconnect from the fot the stereo type to stick. Make insult them, completely oblivious is to help them feel better about say? room. eye contact, smile, and shake ones to what I’ve done. It’s a character themselves. When it comes to sharing, share hand when meeting a new person. flaw, I’m working on it. While mean and often irratio- Write a letter to the your exciting news or accomplish- We are not zombies people, put ment with people, don’t “share” it While talking behind someone’s nal judgments may sometimes editor or be a guest some pep in your step! help girls feel superior to others, on Facebook. Most importantly realize that back is bad, the way girls judge writer and have your each other is worse. Without a they can also make someone feel Find out what you love to do, we the strongest connection isn’t 4G, word passed between two people, bad about themselves. Women opinion published in say we have “No time” but chanc- it’s real human contact. without even a second glance are constantly judging each other, The Arrowhead. es are you could make time. looking for both the good and Learn guitar, paint a picture, FEATURES page 5 Truth is.. U R 2 young Boy and Girl of the Month Logan Robert Koser jordynneharvey Son of: Clay and Tammy Koser features staff Birthdate: 3/2/97 maddygorini Status: Single features staff FAVORITES Social media have impacted the “They think social me- way middle schoolers think and dia is their shield to be Color: Yellow act. old, because they think Book: “October Sky” Kids reaching the middle school they’re too cool for mid- Movie(s): “Fast and Furious” level are being previleged with Show: “Street Outlaws” dle school.” cell phones, but many abuse this Class(es): Ag 4 privilege. -Tatyana Kraft (9) Pet(s): 8 cows, 2 rabbits Walker It all started with the explosion and Dr. Pepper, dog Alley of cell phone app social medias “I think there should be a Song: “Knee Deep” -Zac Brown Band in 2008 and it continued to grow Magazine: Diesel Power from there. congressional law against Historical Figure: Rudolph Diesel Middle schoolers have started it, because even 9th and Cuisine: Pizza to gain interest in apps such as 10th graders don’t need Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Describe yourself in one word: Inventive Snapchat. it.” A presentation by Education and -Eric Anderson (10) Describve your fantacy date: “Drive around in my truck Outreach Specialist, Jerry Mitch- and then end the night with laying in the bed looking at the ell was recently held at McCall stars.” Middle school on cyber bullying. Mitchell works for the Cyber- Most Memodrable High School Moment: “Getting sus- bullying PA office of Attorney pended because Bryce spit in my shoes?” General. During the presentation he dis- cussed how the students should I think this generation Most Embarrassing moment: “Not putting my truck in respond when they are bullied, of middle schoolers are gear and letting it roll across the parking lot.” especially on the internet. growing up way too fas “Bullying on social media is Activities: FFA (9, 10, treasurer 11, president 12), Marksman worse than bullying than face- and are missing out on a Club (10. president 11, president 12), Track and Field (9-12), to-face bullying because 100,000 real childhood, I rest my Football (12) people know instead of just 20” case.” stated Mitchell. -Alyssa Lair (11) Plans after graduation: Going somewhere for a degree in On Facebook and Twitter, it’s engineering easy for kids to say offensive re- marks that they would not say in QUOTE: “Logan’s maturity and self-confidence make him an person. ideal Marksman Club President. It’s a shame he can’t shoot!” ” “Last year the issues came from In this day and age, if you -Mr. Daniel Tucker kids with phones and facebook are under the age of 14 accounts” said McCall Middle there should be absolutely school’s assistant principal, Mr. Katherine Rene Conklin Curtis Myers. no use of social media, ex- “It typically occurs at home cluding involving family Daughter of: Jeffrey and Kristine Conk- lin when they threaten to beat up an- members that you must Birthdate: 8/19/97 other student at school”. stay in contact with.” Status: I’m working on it But bullying isn’t the only thing -Aaron Cipriani (12) occuring. FAVORITES Above are examples of the Kids are trying to express them- Color: Purple pictures middle school kids selves through the social media. Book: “The Fault in Our Stars” often post on social media. Middle school students are try- Movie(s): If they sing, I like it. ing to get the attention and affec- Show: “Boy Meets World” tion by other students. Class(es): Drama Pet(s): All of the critters that call my yard There is a trend for “like if you home think I’m cute” or “whoever likes Song: Musical Theatre in general this would date me” occuring. Magazine: Seventeen Historical Figure: (More like role model) Sutton Foster Cuisine: Italian Describe yourself in one word: Entertaining

Describve your fantacy date: “To go to New York, see a Broadway show in the afternoon and then a Yankees game that night. Throw shopping and eating in there too and I’m golden.” Most Memorable High School Moments: “When I recieved the Ray of Light Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for my performance in Pippin.”

Most Embarrassing Moment: “In 9th grade when I went to county BAND, and forgot to take my clarinet.”

Activities: Tri-M (9-11, vice president 12), Theatre Arts Club (9-10, president 11, 12), Choir (9-10, librarian 11 and 12), Band (9-10, vice president 11 and 12), Thespian Honor Society (11, president 12), Ville Harmonic Vocal Ensemble (10-12), National English Honor Society (12), Senioe class Vice President

Plans after graduation: To attend college with a major in Musical Theatre

QUOTE: “Katie is not only talented and enthusiastic, but she is also an incredibly hard worker. Some may look at her and think that she is just given everything, but I know first-hand that that is not the case. Katie has earned every role, every office, every opportunity she has had through hoto by arvey dedication and practice. I cannot wait to see where life leads Katie P : J. H Conklin. I want front-row tickets at her Broadway debut!” Education and Outreach Specialist, Jerry Mitchell, presented in front of fifth -Mrs. Denise Connor and sixth grade classes at McCall Middle School about cyberbullying. Mitchell is the Cyberbulling PA office of Attorney General. FEATURES The Arrowhead page 6 October 2014 Fall into everything the season has to offer

The end of the Summer season should not be met with sorrowful re- laizations that school is in full swing again, but it should be greeted with the anticipation of everything that the Autumnal season brings to the table. These are the perfect days for hayrides, cornmazes, pumpkin carving, playing in the leaves, breathing in the crisp fall air, or maybe just eating a crisp apple pie. The list of Fall activities is as ample as the amount of leaves falling from trees. So make like a leaf and fall into ev- erything the season has to offer!

Hayrides are the perfect activity for chilly autumn nights. Rides can range from relaxed atmospheres to haunted themes intended to make the participants’ hearts race. Every year Sportsman’s hosts hay- rides that incorporate skits and activities. Fall Festivities Summer isn’t the only season with festivals. There are festivities for wood carving, apple picking, and pumpkin picking. There are also haunted houses and corn mazes. Visit Snyder’s Farm to enjoy a local corn maze. One must also visit the Sullivan County Fall Festival to see their annual one hour wood carv- ing contest. At the end of the contest the public even has the opportunity to purchase the creations at the auction that is held directly afterwards. page 7 Fall into everything the season has to offer By Kendra Parke and Mackenzie Rodrigues Pumpkin Carving: The Steps to Carving Your Very Own Festive Pumpkin STEP 1: Find your perfect pumpkin at a pumpkin patch near you.

STEP 2: Acquire the necessary tools for carving and cleaning out your pumpkin: -Pumpkin carving knives -A spoon to scoop out the “guts” of the pumpkin -a bowl to put the “guts” and pumpkin seeds in -newspapers to cover your carving surface STEP 3: Wipe your pumpkin clean and then cut the top of the pumpkin off in order to make an opening for cleaning out the “guts.” Make sure that the hole is big enough to fit the spoon in. STEP 4: Draw your image onto your pumpkin and use one of your carving knives to cut out the pumpkin chunks. STEP 5: Place a candle inside and replace the top. Enjoy! ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Arrowhead page 8 October 2014 Reflecting and taking a good “Animals” deemed look at our society’s “Selfie” dangerous taylorakers volved 20-something enlists how quickly the human race has nateripley a&e editor the help of a marketing expert accelerated. a&e staff Peer pressure. This stereotyp- to revamp her image in the real Thankfully because of fami- ical annoyance of a phrase has world”according to IMdB.com. ly-orientated, humbling shows We’ve all seen the love stories romantic.” been used throughout the gen- Shows like “Selfie” should be a like “Modern Family” and “The on movies, T.V., or music videos. The distortion of love songs and erations. WIthin the last twenty wakeup call to society. The fact Middle” have us accelerating at a Love being portrayed through romance has been happening for a years however, it has formed into that a plot like this would never moderate rate so our society can animals, childhood friends re- while especially in rap. different mediums like the most be possible without the excessive adjust to the pressures of the me- uniting, or loyalty through thick While the “Animals” music vid- popular one- the media. adoration of technology shows dia surrounding us. eo is a bit Having-the-new-this and get- and thin. edgy but ting-the-new-that has been an al- But Ma- we’ve seen most constant unconscious battle roon 5’s even more within our school and our world. new mu- question- Examples of this include the sic video able lyr- newly released iPhone 6 which “Animals” ics per- was released in September. Since stretches taining then, Apple has earned 39.9 bil- the norm. to rela- lion dollars in the fiscal fourth The vid- tionships quarter alone. That’s amazing for eo shows between the stability of the economy but Adam men and how is it selling when the latest Levine women in iPhone is released within five playing rap mu- years of each other? Why do peo- a bloody sic, lyrics ple keep buying the same product butcher then be- that can’t for a different look? Maroon 5’s new video to their song coming be put on Part of this is the daily pressure “Animal” was not very popular among obsessed the radio people are surrounded by. Friends, their fans. The controversy in the with the due to family, even strangers convince video has cause Maroon 5 to become looks of a language others to do this or that because even more popular. and mes- they are buying into the action or customer. sages, but object. He even- since “Animals” is a radio hit by Jarrett Eyer disagrees and said tually stalks her down and when such a mainstream popular band he wouldn’t buy the latest phone finding her in a night clu, he has it is getting a lot more attention. because “There are no friends that sex with her. Freshman Harold Gehr dis- would pressure you into anything The video was deemed danger- played a lot of trust in America you don’t want.” ous by the Rape, Abuse and In- by saying he doesn’t think stalking Reflecting the modern day Photo from IMdB.com cest National Network because of Karen Gillan and “Grey’s Anatomy” star, John Cho will catch on because he believes transformation is the ABC Fami- its romanticizing stalking. play in the new ABC Show “Selfie.” “Selfie” was Sophomore Lacy Kimberling on the common good of people. ly sitcom, “Selfie.” rated a 6.9/10 by imDb and airs at 8 every Tuesday. Starring Karen Gillan and John did not enjoy the video and said Cho, this show is about a “self-in- that “stalking is neither good nor FOLLOW US ON Turning pages with Tori torimayo TWITTER AND a&e staff INSTAGRAM

Because of the Twitter:@MHSArrowhead ever changing drawing by sarah nields playground of Instagram:@mhsarrowhead photos from goodreads.com technology, The Arrowhead en- courage our readers to follow our new Twitter and Instagram accounts! Our account keeps up with many events oc- curing in the school, and in- forms you of what’s happen- ing in the Jour- nalism Room! Those who fol- low our account or tags us in any Tweets or posts can be featured in the monthly issue. So follow us today and see YOUR selfies and events in balck and white! Photo courtesy of M. Way and S. Williams. page 9 Tis the season for scary movies torimayo Lights, camera, ac- a&e staff blanket, as if it could keep them horror movies others are interest- Popcorn in hand and a blan- safe from the dangers in the mov- ed in them. ket to hide under, the lights are ie they had viewed earlier. The “They keep me on the edge of tion: Theatre Arts dimmed and the ever so dramat- taylorakers good old childhood nightlight my seat and they are always so ic, creepy music is faintly playing, a&e editor Senior and Secretary of the club, may even be pulled out of hiding intersting,” said Freshman Chloe the movie is ready, but the real Jasmine Silver said her favorite for a few nights. Taylor High school clubs benefit many question is, are you? part of the trip was “the ‘Open “Scary movies are always so All in all some love Horror mov- of their active students every year Horror movies originate or are Scene’ workshop because you jumpy, they freak me out!,” said ies and some hate them but most through activities, group discus- inspired by literature written by learned new stuff and learned to Junior Tristan Yochum can agree the story lines are in- sions and fieldtrips. Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, interpret text in different way.” While some get freaked out by triging This month, the Theatre Arts and Mary Shelley. They bring the Top 10 most popular Club took Many of supernatural or the morbid into a trip to I learned a lot! The in- the stu- our world. Themes like serial kill- dents loved horror movies Bloomsburg “structor was friendly and ers, zombies, cannibals, monsters, University the social witches, vicious animals, torture, 10. Carrie (2013) for acting, personal. aspect of gore, vampires, aliens, ghosts, scriptwrit- the trip werewolves, and demons become 9. Ouija (2014) - Senior Michaela” Way like Senior ing and sev- real, out of the storybook and 8. The Woman in Black:Angel of eral other Delrae onto the television screen. Death(2015) workshops. Kinney. “Horror movies are scary but I “I liked the teachers we had “I liked lunch because we got to love the adrenalin rush I get from 7. The Purge: Anarchy (2014) for the workshops,” said Senior bond with other schools and hear them,” said Junior Mikala Shaffer 6. Extraterrestrial (2014) Michaela Way. “The ‘Audition’ about the plays they were per- These movies mess with people’s Instructor was friendly, personal forming,” said Kinney. minds, but that is why some love 5. The Conjuring (2013) and worked with you a lot.” Way According to Junior Kelsey them and why others don’t. 4. Horns (2013) also said that the instructor also Rogers, the Bloomsburg work- During these movies your 3. Deliver Us From Evil (2014) played in the movie “Ted” re- shop was “buckets o’ fun.” adrenalin kicks up and one feels leased in 2012. Hopefully throughout the com- scared, nervous, and excited all at 2. Annabelle (2014) This is the second consecutive ing years, the Theater Arts Club the same time. The special effects trip to Bloomsburg although this will continue to have these expe- and music playing in the back- 1. Dracula Untold (2014) is the third Theatre Arts Club trip riences. Those interested in joing ground often creates a scene that Dracula to the college since it’s startup. are encouraged to do so next year. leaves the viewer feeling haunted. untold came “I don’t like scary movies be- out in Oct. cause I have nightmares,” Fresh- 14 2014 in man Abe Deacon said. “They are co m the Unit- okay if they are not too scary.” ed States. Hours after the movie has ended Watch this small bits and pieces of the flick IMD B . movie at by creep back into one’s tired mind the Regal filling it with fear. Leaving them

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Senior Michael Signor congratulates Senior Curtis Mill- Students from all grades come out to support the football team on its first home er after Miller scored one of the many touchdowns the game against Lewisburg. Most students showed their spirit by dressing up for the night the team played Shamokin. Miller was injured for game’s theme, which was Hawaiian. several weeks and the Shamokin game, on Oct. 17, was the first one he was able to play in since the Jersey Shore game on Sept. 19.

Varsity cheerleaders cheer on the football team during every game. The cheerleaders energize the student section with its choregraphed dance to the Warrior Marching Band’s “Hey Baby” and “The Warrior Rumble.”

Junior Keith Batkowski rushes the ball up the field during the Mifflinburg game on Sept. 12. Batkowski ran a total of 317 yards and scored five touchdowns during the that game versus the Wildcats, secuering his status as the highest scoring player on the team.

The football team bands together after winning its game 55 to 15 against Shamokin on Oct. 17. “I’m hoping that it gives us some confidence and builds some motivation for our last two regular season games,” said Coach J.C. Keefer. page 11 Athletes of the month

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Madi Dewald Q: How do you prepare yourself ya’ look at before games? Q: How do you prepare your- self before meets? A: Listen to the Big Rig sing that!” A: I listen to music and drink a “Let The Bodies Hit The Floor” lot of water to keep me hydrated. Football players Q: Pre-game song? By who? Q: Pre-game song? By who? are all different A: Lose Yourself by Eminem A: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor by “Big Rig.” Q: Motivational quote that helps you push yourself? Q: Is there a motivational quote A: “I can do all things through that helps you push yourself? him who strengthens me” Dewald courtesy: Madi Photo - Phillipians 4:13 A: “The weak get eaten”

Q: Favorite part about cross Q: What is your favorite part cheyennewood country? about football? sports editor A: Spending time with the team and cheering them on. A: The close bonds made be- Everyone stereotypes the aver- tween teammates. age football player as a huge, un- Q: When you’re not running intelligent being. your best what do you do? Q: When you’re not playing Of course the stereotype of mus- A: I try to push myself. your best what do you do? cular, football-only minded play- ers will exist, but football is a very Q: What is the number one A: Flip the switch. complex sport that not just any- thing to keep in mind while one can be successful in. performing? Q: What is the number one However, when looking at A: Staying focused. thing to keep in mind while players in the NFL you see men playing football? who do not fit into any preexist- Q: What are your goals for the ing stereotype. Men come from season? A: Play each play like it’s your extremely different ends of the A: To make it to states with last. spectrum. They come from every Dani Kline and other teammates different background, making the by my side. Q: What are your goals for the diversity incredible. Photo from: J.Yocum from: Photo season? There are men with strong re- ligious faith and morals playing A: Make the playoffs. against ones that get arrested for assaulting their wives and making other poor decisions. The question arises, how can Soccer seasons vary people so similar be so different? Playoff results NFL players have been in the ashlynn mcquillen news for a variety of causes re- sports staff for boys’ and girls’ cently. Ray Rice was arrested for as- cheyennewood Girls’ Soccer: 18-1-1 saulting his fiancee and now wife sports editor home was the highlight of their during a drunken dispute. He was season. Milton had previously The Girls’ team won their fisrt round of district playoffs. punished by the courts with a 3rd While the girls’ soccer team beaten them in the Burke Tour- degree aggravated assault charge enters playoffs looking very opt- nament but the boys avenged Boys’ Soccer: 5-1-11 that was later dropped. He was omistic, the boys’ season has end- their loss with 2-1 win later in the also punished by the NFL. The ed in a disappointing manner. season. Girls’ Tennis: 10-8 league wanted to make an ex- After finishing the season with On a brighter note, the Girls’ ample of him by suspending him five wins and 13 losses the boys Soccer Team won its first two Didn’t qualify for team districts, but lost in double districts of the top indefinitely while The Ravens re- soccer players were very dicontent playoff games against Danville four teams leased him from its team. with their season. and Midd-West after a near- Compare the hot tempered Rice “Our team had a lot of potential ly perfect season, finishing with Golf: Won the PIAA Districts to an extremely religious Tim Te- and it was disappointing because a record of 18-1-1 that earned bow. They may have had the same that potential wasn’t unlocked,” them the second seed. Girls’ Cross Country: 8-10 job and coworkers, but they are said Senior and Captain Nick The girls hope to become district completely different. Russo. champions by beating Lewisburg Went to PIAA Disrticts this year and no made to States and personal Instead, Tebow made news The team had 10 returning se- in its game at Balls Mills on Oct. records were made. for being overly open about his niors, giving them high hopes 30. Christian Faith. If he was rid- heading in, however their goals Senior Kirsten O’Malley hopes Boys’ Cross Country: 3-10 iculed, it was for praying on the could not be met. for a repeat of last year’s District field before games. “I thought we were going to Championship in which they Football: 4-8 Although football is a violent have a great season,” said Senior beat Warrior Run for the title. sport, most players do not allow Nick Lazorka looking back. “So far we have been pretty suc- The football team will be going to the PIAA Districts this year. it to affect them in their personal The team hoped to make play- cessful but playoffs is a complete- life. offs and maybe even win its con- ly different story,” said O’Malley. Assistant football coach Mr. Da- ference. vid Myers sees similar differences “We weren’t between students and athletes at consistent,” the high school level. said Russo. “It is the same as in the NFL but Luckily for the difference is they’re getting the team, there paid,” said Myers. were some He tries to encourage the players high points to be moral and make good life throughout the decisions; more like Tebow than season. Russo Photo by M. Weisser Photo M. by Rice. and Lazorka district11.piaa.org From: Photo The Girls’ Soccer Team enters playoffs with a “We’re aware every weekend agreed that the record of 16-1-1. They have hopes of something bad could happen,” said overtime win performing well in the District Tournament. Myers. “We are not just teaching over Milton at football but also good decisions. PEOPLE The Arrowhead page 12 October 2014 Prowling for phones Page and Photos by Sarah Musheno It is common to see the students of MHS hide their phones when Assistant Principal Mr. Chris King walks past them to avoid having their phones taken by him. But why does Mr. King take the student’s phones? “It started out with no electronic devices whatsoever,” said King. “But as technology grew, our policy changed because phones were being used for cheating.” Cheating became prominent when phones became popular; therefore the rule was a must. It may seem hard for students to believe, but King said he doesn’t enjoy taking student’s phones. He says he is “disappointed, if anything, that students choose not to follow a sim- ple rule.” He also admitted it “Doesn’t bother him at all” when he sees people with their phones out. He is simply enforcing the rules.

Assistant Principal Mr. Chris King poses behind phones he siezed from students who were using them during school Repeat offenders hours. On average, King gathers about 15 phones per week. Senior Carly Mill and Freshman Noah Bragalone are known for getting their phones taken the most of any other students, giving them their the status repeat offenders. Cell phone seizure stats

The season in which King siezes the most phones isspring .

The season in which King siezes the least amount of phones is winter.

The most phones ever taken in a week was25 .

~ Her phone is taken “quite frequently, about twice per week.” A typical week... ~ “My first reaction is always ‘Leave me alone.”’ ~ It seems Mr. King only takes it when “he’s on his man syndrome.” Starting Friday Oct. 10th, four phones were collected.

Tuesday Oct. 14th, one phone was collected.

Wednesday Oct. 15th, 10 phones were collected.

Thursday Oct. 16th, three phones were collected.

Friday Oct. 17th, two phones were collected.

Monday Oct. 20th, zero phones were collected.

Tuesday Oct. 21st, five phones were collected. ~His first thoughts when getting his phone taken away are “Wow, okay!” ~ He believes the rule of no phones is in place so “Kids can pay attention in class.” The Arrowhead Staff Assistant Editor Elizabeth Lee Features Editors Sports Staff Editor-in-Chief News Editor Kendra Parke People Page Editor Ashlynn McQuillen Megan Stoner Jillian O’Connor Sports Editor Mackenzie Rodrigues Sarah Musheno Bri Ulmer Cheyenne Wood Features Staff Reporters Photo Editor Copy and Layout Editor Jenny Yocum Maddy Gorini A&E Editor Jordynne Harvey Haylie McQuillen Tyler Bolton Breanna Moser Taylor Akers Patrick Bowes Madison Myers Lauren Caviston News Staff Business Manager Emma Pentz Photo Staff Breanne Doane Dominic Prato Isaac Miller Rachel Eichenlaub Bri Ulmer A&E Staff Ashley Little Kaylie Schans Tori Mayo Sarah Lomison Lane Snyder Class Adviser Cartoonist Nate Ripley Kami Miller Joshua Thomson Mrs. Sandra M. Trick Ashlynn McQuillen Lydia Minium Jen Wentz

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