In this edition: Paris Attacks Wally Szczerbiak The Harbor View Graduation Gowns Volume 54 Edition 3 Cold Spring Harbor High School December 2015 La Vie Continue BY MATTI GELLMAN She recounted: “One thing that I heard... all of the time “I was on the metro these past few weeks is ‘la when the attacks occurred vie continue’ which means very close to where the life continues in English.” shootings took place. My Marc Gellman, a metro was evacuated and... relative of the writer, once the street was blocked off... said that pain is the body’s metro stops were quickly response to what happens shutting down.”-CSH to you and suffering is how alumna Hannah Fagin you deal with that pain. The Friday, November French will not suffer. They 13th, approx. 9:25 CET, the will not live in fear. Just two city of lights was brought days after the attacks the to its knees. Watching the French were roaming the hysteria unfold through streets, lighting the city that waves of social media and had gone dark with candles, news broadcasts, the world and the morning it was safe to stood with the people leave the apartment, Hannah of Paris, voicing their was riding the metro. support through prayers Therein lies the and hashtags. Most were Photo Credit: Hannah Fagin secret. What the terrorists not there, but 2013 CSH Grafitti art in Paris directly after the terrorist attacks on Friday, November 13th. will never understand and graduate Hannah Fagin was. why they will never win. We Hannah was that it was deemed safe and offering comfort. “It the fear that terrorism can “La vie continue” is a phrase oblivious to the attacks for Hannah and her friend was inspiring to see how instill in people. Most may that is easily said but hard until she arrived at her to leave the apartment. many people were on the not witness it first-hand, learned. November 13th friend’s apartment and That very morning, they street and at République but many are confronted was not a day of terror, but turned on the news. Lying took the metro once more, showing solidarity to the with it every day by the a day of resilience. Needless awake until 3am, she except this time to the victims,” Hannah stated. plethora of journalists to say, Paris will never be watched as France declared Place de la République 129 people were living in the depths of Iraq the same, and neither will a state of emergency for just a away from the killed in the Paris attacks and Syria. That fear is very the world which surrounds the second time in their attacks. Here it was that with 352 left injured making real. Hannah explained it. But that is not the history and the lights of Hannah said she felt most it the most deadly terrorist that invoking this fear and of “la vie continue.” In life the Eiffel Tower went dark. safe, sharing the grief of attack in French history. interrupting one’s daily everyone has battles to It was not until Sunday all those in mourning, Today most know too well life is the goal of terrorism. fight, but one can never go back, one can only continue. The Gowns: The Debate Seahawks Spread Their

Many students find it dis- respectful to break this tra- Wings Updated at time of printing. dition. Other students feel BY KATIE HUDSON to their programs,” com- OFFICIAL STATEMENT: that there comes a sense of mented Mike Bongino, Dis- pride and community with November 12, 2015, trict Director of Athletics. MR. MATUK CONFIRMS having graduation gowns the day that ensured seven Five students will that match that of fam- Seahawks’s futures as not be playing lacrosse, one will TRADITIONAL BLUE AND ily members and/or other only athletes, but also as be playing soccer, and one WHITE THIS YEAR AND ONE alumni that have graduated students. Seven student- will be playing softball. Sa- from Cold Spring Harbor. athletes signed their Na- brina Ordierno will be at- COLOR (EITHER BLUE OR In addition to there being tional Letter of Intent tending Colgate University BLACK) NEXT YEAR. students who are on either (NLS), which is a binding to play softball and Lauren side of this debate, there document that announces Spinnato will be attending are also students who just a student-athlete’s commit- Binghamton University to BY SARAH KOPP or could signify a sense of don’t really have much of ment to play for the NCAA play soccer. Katie Hudson, unity amongst the student an opinion on the mat- at the collegiate level. Samantha DeBellis, Shan- As school president, body. As Ms. Waters stat- ter. For them, they won- It was an exciting non Logan, Caroline Ki- Tim Sherlock eloquently ed, it could bring a “strong der what’s really in a color. and honorable day for both ernan, and Ashley Lynch puts it, “change in general sense of solidarity” amongst Presently, Student the athletes and coaches. will all be playing lacrosse. is always controversial.” If Cold Spring Harbor gradu- Government has been work- Continuing to play a sport at Katie Hudson will be at- there’s one thing many stu- ates. Additionally, for those ing hard to try and discuss the Division 1 level is an as- tending Georgetown Uni- dents at Cold Spring Har- students who are question- the issue. They recently met tonishing accomplishment. versity, Samantha DeBellis bor have heard a lot about ing their gender identity, to “evaluate all sides of the “Cold Spring Harbor is very Duke University, Shannon recently, it’s probably the having a single robe color argument and represent a fortunate to have so many Logan Johns Hopkins Uni- topic of graduation gowns. could be extremely com- cross-section of opinions in fantastic student-athletes; versity, Caroline Kiernan It seems to be on everyone’s forting. For them, not all a more controlled environ- colleges and universities George Washington Uni- mind lately, and for a good people identify with the ment,” said Tim Sherlock. will benefit from these girls versity, and Ashley Lynch reason: it appears as though gender they were assigned The administration also and what they will bring University of Louisville. there’s no perfect answer. at birth, either male or fe- had seniors fill out a sur- For those read- male; some people prefer vey so they would be able to ers who are unfamiliar to be acknowledged as nei- see where everyone stands with this debate, it’s actu- ther, or a different gen- on the topic. Seniors also ally quite a simple concept. der than they were born discussed the graduation Some people in the school with. Having one gradua- gowns in their social studies have politely questioned tion robe color means that classes recently. Mr. Matuk why it is that graduating se- these students feel they said the most important niors wear different colored can be more comfortable thing is that this is carried robes; blue for boys, white on graduation day, with- out “in a respectful way, so for girls. This question has out having to worry about that everyone can feel com- grown into the bigger one of how the color of the robe fortable voicing their opin- why not change the gradu- they’re wearing correlates ion.” As Tim Sherlock said, ation robes to be one color, to a gender they may not it’s crucial to “make people regardless of gender? It just feel they are. Some feel that on both sides feel under- stood.” Until a decision is so happens that there are making this change would Photo Credit: Mr. Bongino agreed upon, it is important people who both want this therefore make the com- From left to right: Lauren Spinnato (Soccer, Binghamton change to happen, and those munity seem more “pro- to remember that every University), Sabrina Odierno (Softball, Colgate University), who do not want the gradu- gressive and accepting.” one’s voice matters in this Caroline Kiernan (Lacrosse, George Washington University), ation robes to be changed, It is a Cold Spring topic, and that all students Lauren Paolano (Lacrosse, Washington & Lee University), Ka- should feel like they are tie Hudson (Lacrosse, Georgetown), Ashley Lynch (Lacrosse, just like any proper debate. Harbor tradition to have Louisville University), Shannon Logan (Lacrosse, Johns Hop- Some feel that the boys wear blue robes and able to discuss the issue in kins University), and Sam DeBellis (Lacrosse, Duke University) robes being one single col- girls wear white robes. a comfortable environment. Volume 54 Edition 3 2 School News Photo Credit: Brittany McGowan Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Brittany McGowan Photo Credit: Learning About True Heroes BY COLLEEN CURRY eran’s Day in the Junior pened through their eyes.” for over twenty-five years. in society. This assembly is High Library. All junior The Veterans that He informed students of important because it puts a Veteran’s Day is a high Social Studies classes attended our school shared the duties that a chaplain live face to history, and it’s a time to honor America’s were invited to attend on information about serving has, including the fact that wonderful primary source.” heroes; those that have Monday, while 11th Grade in the military that the his- chaplains are similar to the She is glad that CSH offers protected this country even American history classes tory books don’t describe. press during times in war, this experience for the vet- though they may have been were invited on Tuesday. The honorable men pres- as they are not to be harmed erans, because of the oppor- risking their lives. For ten Mr. Joseph Monastero and ent were: Daniel Ahmed, by either side. Other vet- tunity that it gives them to years, CSH has been hon- the Cultural Arts Commit- Reverend William Bartoul, erans that participated share their personal experi- oring these heroes by host- tee were in charge of or- Howard Blackmore, Bob included communication ences about the war, as well ing assemblies for students ganizing the assembly for Blake, Bruce Brenner, Joe experts, general infantry as giving them the chance on the day before Veter- the school. Mr. Monastero Caccioppo, Don Dziomba, men, tank operators, and to educate and inspire an’s Day. This year, CSH highlights the value of this John Gieiss, Richard Gier- those trained in special ops. the younger generations. brought in heroes from our event, saying, “It’s impor- bolini, Sam Hoenig, Butch This assembly Cold Spring Har- own school, including for- tant for students to learn Jenson, Paul Kelly, Timo- serves an importance to bor was honored to have mer social studies teacher, from people with real world thy Kraus, Barbara Kruse, students, veterans, and spent time with these he- Terry Price, and secu- experience in recent con- Bill Ober, Terry Price, and staff members. Mrs. Vic- roes, and thanks each rity guard, Butch Jenson. flicts. You often just hear William Vita. One veteran toria Terenzi shared that, and every one of them for These assemblies news from broadcasters, served as a chaplain, or cler- “It helps students to un- their time and honorable took place on the Monday but these veterans vividly gyman officially attached derstand the roles of sol- service to our country. and Tuesday before Vet- describe what actually hap- to a branch of the military, diers in the war, as well as Spotlight: Mr. Santoli Smile Train Visit BY OLIVIA GENOVESE them to help the organiza- views on the entire process. BY COLLEEN CURRY Perhaps the most tion succeed. Smile Train Christian Gulotta, one of notable thing that can be Smile Train is a discussed different ways the students who was giv- Staff members said about Mr. Santoli non-profit organization Cold Spring Harbor can en the opportunity to view who go out of their way is his ability to socialize that is dedicated to giv- help to raise money and this presentation, recalled to make students feel with anyone at any time. ing cleft palate kids the awareness, including bake that it was “powerful and comfortable are often His positive relationships gift of a lifetime. Making a sales and bracelet sales. uplifting, as it showed a times the unsung heroes with his students might difference in over eighty- Aside from ways life-changing experience.” of this school. Whether be due to his ability to four countries, Smile Train to help the charity, stu- Juliana and Kather- it’s on the field, in the interact with them and has completed over one- dents were shown a short ine Wells, who are a fresh- classroom, or during a talk about anything that million life-changing sur- documentary that followed man and a junior at Cold study hall, Mr. Santoli might interest them. He geries that have provided Smile Train’s one millionth Spring Harbor, brought the strives to help students frequently utilizes twitter children with a new smile. patient’s journey to a new idea of raising money for in whatever way he can. to praise his athletes’ and Smile Train’s CEO, smile. The video gave view- Smile Train to Ms. Halloran The Putnam na- other students’ accom- Susannah last year. tive is no stranger to plishments. He is able Schae- The sis- academic pressure, and to do this because he at- fer, and ters, explained that he never tends numerous athletic Director along took an advanced place- and school events. Mr. of Com- with ment course. If there is Santoli admits he “really munity Colin one thing students at this enjoys seeing students ex- Relations, Schae- school should learn from cel out of the classroom.” Adina fer, Su- Mr. Santoli, it is that, “the His effect goes Wex- sannah classes you take should beyond the reach of the elberg- Schae- not determine your students, as his cowork- Clouser, fer’s son, chances of success in life.” ers have nothing but pos- recently were Mr. Santoli most- itive things to say about paid Cold able to ly works in the special him. “He is truly one of Spring set up a education department, a kind,” Ms. Lauren Spa- Harbor booth at but during his free peri- tola shared, “there are no High both the ods, he can be found in limits he will not go to School Jr. and the Seahawk Suite. While help a student or cowork- a visit. Sr. High in the Seahawk Suite, he er.” Mr. Ryan Towers Visiting back-to- often shares stories or said that, “the best way Ms. Hal- school gives advice to students to describe Mr. Santoli is: loran’s nights. who may need it. This extraordinarily energetic. Leader- Photo Credit: Mrs. Halloran The makes him exceptional He is energetic in every- Smile Train’s CEO, Susannah Schaefer, and Director of Community Rela- ship class, tions, Adina Wexelberg, recently visited Mrs. Halloran’s Leadership class. group because he is not afraid thing he does, whether Smile The guest speakers discussed how they help children in need through their raised to share his honest opin- it’s teaching or coaching.” Train pre- non-profit organization enough ion, helping anyone who Mr. Santoli’s sented money may need it. Speaking presence in this school their life-changing mission ers an insight into the life to fund one life-chang- on his character, Srta. is one most necessary to students. They discussed of cleft palate kids. The ing surgery. Since then, Shiksnel said that, “Mr. in today’s day and age, how their job has allowed film included Osawa Owiti, they have been able to Santoli is the type of guy especially when con- Smile Train to transform the one-millionth patient’s, arrange a presentation who wants to turn ev- sidering how stress- into a charity that helps home, his trip to the hos- for the Leadership class ery frown upside down ful the school environ- a child in need every five pital, his surgery, his life and are looking for new even if he makes himself ment has proven to be. minutes, and how stu- after the completion of the ways to help Smile Train. look silly in the process.” dents can work alongside surgery, and his parents’ 3 December 2015 School News AIDS Awareness with Mr. Homer 2016: A New BY SARAH RUSH ments, such as HAART, iors it doesn’t have to con- through blood transfusions for HIV that will try and tinue. We have to keep the and they realized it wasn’t Year BY BRIDGET GANZ Acquired immu- slow the progression of the education going. We have what they thought it was, nodeficiency syndrome, or disease. This helps people to help different countries and in 1982 they changed How many what many know as AIDS, living with the virus live by providing them with the name to AIDS. In the people actually make is a virus that affects about longer and it has made certain supplies and edu- mid 80s they found the vi- resolutions? And, 36.9 million people world- great progress. In the mid cation that will help them rus HIV led to AIDS, they more importantly, wide. HIV is the virus that 1980s people would live not get infected and end were also then able to tell if what are those resolu- leads to AIDS. They refer to for another 2-5 years af- the disease. My hope is that donated blood was infected. tions and how many different levels of T-cells. ter infection and now peo- people realize this is some- of them are actually AIDS is when the body has ple are living 15+ years. thing that can be prevented. Q: What are ways that kept? Data from the under a 200 T-cell count awareness of the dis- research institute and HIV is when the virus is Q: Do you have any Q: How are ways you can eases have been spread? “Statistic Brain” has present and the T-cell count personal connections prevent yourself from Why is it so well known? answered some of is over 200. There is current- to either disease? contracting HIV/AIDs? I think at first it was whole these questions. Ac- ly no cure for HIV or AIDS. [I have known people who Abstaining “not engaging” fear factor in the early 80’s cording to their find- World AIDS day is have had AIDS], including in at risk behaviors such about how you can get it… ings, the most com- recognized on December a former co-worker from a as injectable drug use, any Gay men were raising aware- mon resolutions in 1st as a way to raise aware- past teaching job, who was sexual act where bodily ness by being activists. One America are:1: lose ness around the globe. The the first person I knew to fluids can be passed from of the main figures of AIDS weight, 2: get orga- hope is for an AIDS-free have been diagnosed. He one person to another, not was a boy named Ryan nized, 3: spend less, generation by educating opened my eyes to how touching other people’s White who got it through save more. 62% of society on how to prevent alone [it can make] some blood if they have a cut, a blood transfusion and all Americans make infection, so that AIDS people feel. He changed and the tougher ones, like the kids at school would these goals, while can eventually be wiped my life. I volunteered at a mother can pass it to her [bully him], call him “gay,” only a comparably off the face of the Earth. an AIDS house where they unborn fetus, or to an in- and write horrible things on small 8% of these peo- Mr. Homer, Cold help care for people liv- fant through breast feeding, his locker and many celeb- ple follow through. Spring Harbor School ing with AIDS in the last which is difficult because rities, such as Elton John Some ninth District health educator stages of their lives. I also some have no way of buying and Michael Jackson got grade students shared has answered some ques- help run a camp where kids formula. If people are going involved to say that’s not what they plan to tions about what read- come from parents who to participate in “at risk” fair and raised awareness. do for the upcom- ers need to know about were either drug addicts, behaviors, they should get Princess Diana also got in- ing year. “This New the virus and how you alcoholics, or who have HIV accurate information about volved which really helped Year’s I want to form can protect yourself. or died from AIDS. I have how to make the chances of to raise the awareness. healthier eating habits dealt with a lot of children becoming infected lower. AIDS is such an and stay committed Q: As a health teach- who lost people to AIDS. to exercising. I think er, have you ever had Q: In the past why was the important disease because Q: What would you disease always linked it is preventable and yet it I will stick to it be- a student come to you cause I don’t like how about HIV or AIDS? want kids to know with homosexuality? still goes on. It really does about the disease? It was referred to as GRID change a person’s life. The unhealthy my eating Yes, about concerns about habits are,” said Erin either being infected, or The disease can be stopped (Gay Related Immune world had such terrible ste- and nobody has to get it, Deficiency) because the reotypes and treated people McAteer. Taylor Kief- general questions about er also provided her the disease, or if they but it all involves making first several causes were like they were toxic, and it good decisions. If people found in gay men. Doc- was really cruel. Everyone resolution. “My New had a relative who had it Year’s resolution is to or passed away from it. abstain from at risk behav- tors thought it was a “gay” should treat people with iors it will one day be gone. disease, until they found it HIV/AIDS with kindness improve study habits Q: What are the treat- If people can protect them- in heterosexual people or and compassion. Everyone and find more time ments for HIV or AIDS? selves during certain behav- even children who got it can do their part to end it. to do things I enjoy.” There are different treat- Internet Safety Speakers Visit HGC BY SARAH KOPP BY SHANNON GALLAGHER important because “it was Woman’s Lacrosse talked safe online. Everything put good for people to get more about the implications of online is there forever even Holocaust Geno- informed about a situa- Cold Spring Harbor social media on the athlet- once it is delete. Someone cide, a club dedicated to tion they probably wouldn’t high school administrators ic recruiting process. Ms. somewhere will be able to discussing international know much of otherwise, invited four diverse speak- Mary Simmons, Director of find it. Also, what is found human rights issues, has re- and hopefully it pushed ers to the high school; all Human Resources Consult- online can have dire conse- cently had two guest speak- some to learn more about it.” of which were from differ- ing for Portnoy, Messinger quences. Colleges are very ers come and talk about very The second meeting ent professions, but they & Pearl Human Resources particular about who they prevalent current events featured Arminee Kazandji- all had experience looking and Labor Relations spoke take in. They don’t want happening in the world. an. She discussed the entire at teenager’s online profiles about how social media can someone that is a wildcard. The first meeting, issue of the Armenian geno- and making a deciding fac- help you as well as harm If they find any small indi- on October 26th, featured cide. Kazandjian, who is ful- tor about their future. This you in the workplace. Ms. cation that you may party Jr/Sr High Principal, Mr. ly Armenian, talked about presentation was especially Kristen Capezza, Execu- or might harm the school’s Matuk discussing some of the genocide in terms of her important in light of the in- tive Director of University reputation they will not ad- the most crucial issues hap- family’s experience and the ternet scandal that ripped Admissions from Adelphi mit you. Even something pening in the Middle East. struggles they faced. She ex- through Kings Park School University (also President you are not doing can have The meeting took students plored all the complications District. Administration of State Associa- an effect on you; you may through all the current is- surrounding who does and wanted to ensure optimal tion for College Admissions not be drinking but some- sues, starting with a his- does not acknowledge the student safety while online Counseling (NYSACAC)) one in the background of a tory lesson on that area of Armenian genocide as an both in and out of school, shed light on social media as photo might and that sug- the world and ending with actual genocide. The meet- because it can have a great part of the college admission gests you were involved. the most recent refugee cri- ing, which was also quite impact on a student’s future. process. Finally, Officer Sa- Students really have to be sis news. The exceptionally crowded, delved into a less- 10th through 12th brina Pitch of the Commu- careful online and make informative meeting was er known topic in attempt to grade students listened at- nity Response Bureau of the sure everything posted can- packed with students and educate students on some- tentively as four individuals Suffolk County Police De- not be twisted and used teachers alike, with more thing many of them likely highlighted the impact of partment discussed the le- against them; one dumb than a few students tak- did not know much about. social media on a student’s gal aspects of social media. mistake online can de- ing notes during the meet- As for the Holocaust future. Mr. Joseph Spalli- The speakers all stroy a person’s future. ing. One student said she Genocide club, according na, head coach at Division 1 presented a similar mes- thought the meeting was to Ms. Waters, the club’s Stony Brook University for sage: students need to be advisor, there “will be ad- ditional guest speakers coming to talk to the club,” “a rock... in a bag”- Cydney Brown “I got a number one mom pen hopefully in the next few CSH Asks from my brother” -Sophia Taglich weeks. With such thought- provoking meetings involv- BY SHELBY HERLING “I asked for a goldfish and my ing such passionate guest mom got me a lamp that looked “2 tubs of Gold Bond speakers, the Holocaust Students were asked, like a fish tank”- Harry Foxman powder for my shoes... family “What is the worst holiday pres- Genocide club has been a tried to give a me a hint that my huge hit amongst students ent you ever received?” Here “used lipstick from my feet smell” -Sheriden Schwertl are some humorous responses: grandma”- Brooke Mohr at Cold Spring Harbor. Volume 54 Edition 3 4 School News How to Handle Testing Days BY JORDY BLAU new schedule is as follows: up being as long as the test Monday: Open to would be and worth just Once again school All Subjects except Science, about the same amount of administrators have Tuesday: World Language, points. Mr. Monastero was changed their minds. Start- Wednesday: Social Stud- asked for clarification as ing in September, testing ies and Health, Thursday: to what defines a test vs. a days ran on a six day cycle. Math, Friday: English, and quiz. He says quizzes are Day 1 was dedicated to Sci- Science is allowed to test considered to be less than ence and World Language; on any day but Monday. the full period, while tests day 2 to Math, Social Stud- The six day cycle take up the entire period. ies, and Health; day 3 Sci- was created to reduce stress Some students ence and English; day 4 on students by making recommended that there Science and World Lan- them feel that they are not should be a test day for guage; day 5 Math, Social cramming all of their study- electives. English and jour- Studies, and Health, and ing into one night. Most nalism teacher Mr. Borland day 6 Science and English. students disagree with the thinks that the Monday- Art and Music were al- fact that the six day cycle Friday system is easier than lowed to test on odd days was helpful in reducing the six day cycle because a and FACS, Technology and the workload. Students felt lot of teachers don’t follow Physical Education were al- as though it caused more the six day cycle due to its Cartoon by Madison Ugan lowed to test on even days. stress to their lives because effect on classes. Other is- At a recent faculty if there was a holiday break, sues that teachers have had meeting, it was brought to or an off day, the six day with the schedule is that the attention of administra- cycle would confuse them they were unable to offer a tion that the new system, even more. One student be- regular extra help schedule. New Cell Phone Rules not surprisingly, was not lieves that quizzes should Some students ad- working. Mr. Matuk an- be on the testing day of mit that “I didn’t pay atten- nounced, after a discussion that subject since teachers tion to the test days or the Spark Opinions in with students and teachers often say that there will be six day cycle. I study for that it was better to go back a quiz on a day that is not tests when I know I have to testing on given days of their given test day. Stu- them and don’t focus on Students the week, rather than the dents think that this is un- the fact that they are on a BY SARAH LYNCH grader Allie Lynch said, six day cycle of testing. The fair because the quiz ends Tuesday versus a Friday”. “I think that texting and calling friends shouldn’t Maybe you just got be allowed, but study- a text, or received a Snap- ing on Quizlet, or if you Achieve 3000? chat. Whatever it may be need to call your parents BY ALETHEA FREIDBERG terviewed. Some responses people to have better vo- will most likely cause you for something serious included, “[I don’t like it] cabulary and to help people to want to look down at then it should be allowed.” your phone, or take it out Too many of the up- because it makes you do understand more about the Mrs. Konstantin- an assignment that is too world” to “terrible is a bet- of your pocket. But in Caf- akos, a lunch duty teacher, perclassmen readers don’t eteria B, the rule against know what Achieve 3000 complicated and time con- ter adjective to describe it.” states that “We can’t al- suming” commented Bridg- On the other hand, cell phones is reinforced ways regulate or moni- is. It is a website used to during all lunch periods improve reading compre- et Ganz. Her classmates, teachers are more positive tor what students are Nicholas Suter, Brynne about Achieve 3000 than for junior high students. doing on their phones.” hension through reading Many students articles that relate to the Rush and Molly Tuohy most students. Ms. Schmie- Another debate is agreed with her opinion. der, HS English teacher have different opinions on whether the parents should subject area of the class. this matter. “I think that it Every Jr. High student Trevor Fallon said that, says, “[I think it’s good] come up to collect the phone, “There is no point to it.” because it gives you read- is not good to have them if it has been taken away. has been talking about it. out,” said seventh-grader According to their More negative opinions in- ing practice, it’s personal- Angelides immediately re- cluded, “It takes time away ized to your reading level Alexa Squicciarini. “People plied, “I think the parents website, “Achieve3000 pro- should socialize, not be on vides the only patented, from learning actual stuff and the more you do it, the should have to come and that you will use in the real more your reading lev- their phones.” Some who get the phones. The kid who cloud-base solutions that disagree include Isabella deliver daily differenti- world” said Kayla Haas, els will improve.” Another got their phone taken away “because smart kids fool off English teacher, Ms. Mar- Vallone. “I think that they would learn their lesson.” ated instruction for nonfic- shouldn’t be taken away”, tion reading and writing in it, because nobody tries. tino says, “I think it’s good The student hand- It doesn’t accurately mea- for students and teachers says the seventh-grader. book states, “Cell phones that’s precisely tailored to “They should be used, be- each student’s Lexile read- sure someone’s reading.” because it shows growth in can be a problem on school A few classmates reading.” Board of Educa- cause kids have fun with campus. Ringing or vibrat- ing level.” In the hope of them.” Seventh-grader Al- providing the students with had mixed opinions in- tion member Mr. Freidberg ing cell phones are disrup- cluding Gillian Drexler voiced his opinion by say- exa Tocante says, “I think tive during class time.” a more specialized read- that they shouldn’t be ing experience, the Cold saying, “I think it’s help- ing, “I think Achieve 3000 “The rules haven’t ful, but it’s boring.” Simi- is a program that has helped taken away unless some- changed,” says Mr. Mon- Spring Harbor Educa- one’s constantly on them tion Foundation donated lar responses were noted thousands of kids across astero. “They have been from four other students. the country improve their or doing something bad.” around for a while. Stu- $21,000 for Achieve 3000. Students have dif- There have been a Opinions from an reading and interpretation dents are allowed to call th ferent reasons for wanting lot of mixed reviews since 8 grade class varied. The skills while focusing on ar- home, text their parents, th a change. Seventh-grader the school first installed 8 graders had two posi- ticles… They are trying and and do their homework tive, four mixed, and four- it seems like these people Bianca Kelly said, “I be- with their phones in the caf- this program. English class lieve that we should be al- students voiced their opin- teen negative opinions. The know what they are doing.” eteria,” he said. In class, you responses ranged from, Based on the polls, lowed to use them, because can use them for research ions on Achieve 3000. it is our only free time in Not many positive “I think it’s good for help- few students are happy if the teacher allows it. ing people’s reading com- reading a lengthy article the day.” Another opin- “Most of the time reviews were elicited from ion, from seventh-grader the students who were in- prehension and pushing and answering poll ques- there is usually a warn- tions such as “Can technol- Luisa DuMaurier, says, “I ing first,” he says, “before ogy solve all problems?” want them in the cafeteria. you get your phone taken That question would have I think we should have a away”. Mr. Monastero been better said as, “Is tech- right to use them because stated, “In my eleven years nology a good way to solve the high schoolers get to as a vice principal, I have problems?” Critics of the use them. I think for the never had a parent com- program say the two options 40 minutes each day we plain about the rule.” Mr. for the poll leave no room should get to use them.” Monastero clarifies that he for “in the middle answers.” When asked if we is not against technology, For some students, should be allowed to have however. He pushed to get Achieve 3000 has not im- them, seventh-grader Kath- Achieve3000 and Wi-Fi proved their reading level erine Angelides responded, at the Jr/Sr High School. in their standards, un- “Not really. I guess it’s fun, With all of the views like what teachers think but I don’t really think we on the rule, an amendment the program should actu- should. I have noticed that may be in the future. “We ally accomplish. There are my friends and I have a may have a change, but

Photo Credit: Alethea Friedberg Photo Credit: both pros and cons, but it better time when we don’t we’re still thinking about 9th graders (from front to back) Nick Suter, Sophia Rivadeneira, Gillian Drexler, and have our phones.” Eighth- Kelly Gallagher using Achieve 3000 in English class. depends on each student. it,” said Mr. Monastero. 5 December 2015 Alumnus Spotlight Former CSH Graduate Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame BY EMILY KRUSOS basketball to the NBA. Is it as big a jump as from high school to college? Wally Szczerbiak, Cold Spring Harbor A: Because I stayed all four years in college, High School class of 1995, is the school’s most physically I was mature and strong enough famous athlete. The Seahawks’ former star was to handle the NBA schedule. My coaches inducted into the Nassau County High School th and off-season work ethic had my game Athletics Hall of Fame on September 30 . As ready for the next level of competition. Guys a basketball standout, he scored 1,709 points that go straight from high school or leave and in his senior year was dominant, averaging college early may be awesome talents but almost 37 points and 16 rebounds a game. He sometimes they have to grow into their body captured the Nassau County single season a little bit more to reach their full maturity... scoring record with 805 points and was awarded So physically I have to say the jump was the following distinctions for his unparalleled bigger from high school to college and that is high school career: Newsday Nassau County where I made the biggest leaps in my game. Player of the Year, LI Sports Player of the Year, New York State Sportswriters Q:Which aspects of your game did you All-State First Team, and USA Today High have to work on the most when you School All American. In baseball, Wally batted reached the NBA? a career average of .520 and was the pitcher A: Ball handling and defense were the who led CSH to a state title in his junior year. things I needed to work on the most. Mr. Cacioppo fondly remembers the positive hype and frenzy surrounding Wally’s Q:What is your favorite basketball four-years of CSH basketball. People from experience? across Long Island would line up outside the A: Playing in the 2002 NBA All- gym in the hope of watching #32 up-close Star game in Philadelphia was a in action, only to be turned away. The gym Bongino Mr. Photo Credit: Wally Szczerbiak poses with Athletic Director basketball experience I’ll never forget. would be filled to capacity with hoards of Mr. Bongino after winning a Hall of Fame award. would-be spectators leaving disappointed, Q: What was your favorite subject in unable to catch a glimpse of the Seahawks and playing against people with a greater high school? superstar. Inside, for the lucky that did skill level. I can’t thank my dad and all of A: Spanish. I really loved Mrs. Fristensky. gain admission, the gym was electrified! those guys enough for turning me into a She was one of my favorite teachers. Szczerbiak’s former high school coach, player that could be competitive in the NBA. Kevin Culhane, also has fond memories of Mrs. Fristensky spoke to us about her fondness Q: Who is the greatest competitor that for her former student, “Wally was always Wally. When asked to comment about his you faced on the basketball court? ability and character, Culhane raved that, smiling and he loved to speak Spanish. It was “Wally was a tremendous competitor, a A: Michael Jordan. I guarded him when he was extra fun as his dad played for Real Madrid so phenomenal athlete, and a better teammate. on the and even though Wally spoke Spanish at home too. He had a He was a leader by example, exhibited a he was older and his game had slowed down great sense of spirit and was always driven in solid work ethic, and his sportsmanship was quite a bit, he was still very competitive. In my and out of the classroom. Even though he was admired by many. Wally was a true pleasure opinion, he’s still the best player of all time and obviously a superstar he was still a ‘regular’ to coach, and deserved his induction.” To it was an honor to share the court with him. part of his class. I think the world of Wally and I have always been his number one fan!” honor Wally’s contribution to the basketball Q: What is the most adversity that you program, his jersey was retired and now hangs have faced in your life and how did you Q: What would you have done for a framed in the field house for all to admire. handle it? living had the NBA not worked out? After high school, Wally went to Miami A: Injuries. Over the course of my college and A: That’s a very good question. Not really sure. of Ohio and became the 1999 MAC Player of the NBA careers, I’ve broken many bones and I’m glad I never had to explore it. Maybe work on Year. He then took his game to the NBA as the th had several surgeries...A lot of my leg injuries TV like I am doing now for the Knicks and CBS. 6 overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. The Long were due to a leg length discrepancy that went Island native played 10 seasons in the NBA for Q: How do you think playing baseball undiagnosed for most of my NBA career. I impacted your basketball career? the , , broke my leg in sixth grade right at the growth Seattle Supersonics and . plate and that caused one leg to be almost an A: I loved baseball as a second sport. I think He is currently an analyst for the New York inch shorter than the other. An inch doesn’t it’s important to diversify your athletics and Knicks on MSG and a college basketball analyst sound like much, but that led to hip, knee, and not focus in on one sport at an early age. for the CBS Sports Network. Wally is married ankle problems because it threw my whole body Also, I will never forget winning the 1994 to his college sweetheart, Shannon. They have off-balance...If I could have stayed healthy state championship at Cold Spring Harbor. four children and reside in the CSH school I could’ve played a lot more years. But I had Q: How has the transition been for you district. He graciously granted his alma mater a good run and I treasure every minute of it. an interview. Following is the Harbor View’s from player to sports broadcaster? list of questions and his thoughtful answers. Q: Describe the jump from college A: Very easy. Speaking in front of the camera comes naturally to me. But Q: Describe your it also probably helped that welcome-to-the-NBA I did a lot of interviews moment. during my college and A: The day I was drafted NBA career. I’ve enjoyed number six by the it so much because it Timberwolves my dream allowed me to stay involved to play in the NBA came with the game I love. true. Standing on the Q: What advice do you stage shaking David Stern’s have for today’s young hand in front of my family athletes? and closest friends was a moment I will never forget. A: Have fun playing your sport and enjoy Q: Who taught you the your teammates and the most about basketball? camaraderie that you get through competition. Listen A: My dad was my basketball to your coaches; work hard idol and mentor. He taught at the things that they me everything about the suggest that you work hard game. Growing up I would on because the best athletes watch him play with his are made during practice friends in pick up games. hours. At the same time I loved how he was always don’t let yourself become a fierce competitor no too obsessed at a young age matter who he was playing because you run the risk of against and no matter how hurting yourself or getting old he got. He is the best overall burnout. Enjoy shooter I’ve ever seen. your free time doing other The guys he played with things. Trust me, your mind were also very influential and body will enjoy the in developing my game to Photo Credit: Senora Fristensky break and more easily focus another level. They allowed on your sport once you’re me to play in their games Wally Szczerbiak, pictured wearing the Suns jersey, poses with his Spanish class in 1994 taught by back working on it again. even when I was young Senora Fristensky. Volume 54 Edition 3 6 Arts and Entertainment FAD Is Not Dead ‘Shining Lives’ Shines BY KIARA TIGHE BY PETER MARKOTSIS the cast put into the play is astronomical. While watch- As a typical elemen- ‘These Shining ing, audience members felt tary school girl at West Side, Lives’, a play by Melanie truly a part of the story. The I followed all the weird fads Marnich, was performed at actors made the audience that seemed to consume Cold Spring Harbor high feel as if they were there the school year after year; school on Friday the 20th, fighting alongside them to Webkinz, Kooky Pens, Rub- Saturday the 21st and Sun- achieve their goals. This ber Band Animals, Japa- day the 22nd of November. play was much more emo- nese Erasers, and so many This play is based tionally intense than some others. Sometimes finding on the true story of Cath- of the previous plays that all these items was a chal- erine Donohue (played by Cold Spring Harbor has lenge (it took me 3 months Sadie Kalinowska-Wert- performed over the years, to get my hands on a google er), who worked in Illinois and the actors rose to the Webkinz.) So many stores in a watchmaking factory occasion brilliantly. The were so far behind on the along with other women in cast seemed to effortless- trends that by the time they the 1920’s, a time period ly portray every aspect of had them in stock, nobody in which it was unusual to their characters. The frus- even wanted them. Fad, see women working. Cath- tration of Catherine and however, was the one local erine’s job, along with three her coworkers, the guilt of

Photo Credit: Kiara Tighe Photo Credit: other women; Pearl Payne Mr. Reed (Oskar Bros), the place that had everything FAD is located at 415 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY. I wanted at the right time, (Matti Gellman), Charlotte employer of the women at and to my mom’s approval, Purcell (Rachel Friedland- Radium Dial, the genuine at an extremely low price. blatantly outdated inven- Right now, everything is fa- er) and Frances O’Connell care of Leonard Grossman I naturally outgrew tory, I found myself beg- miliar. However, next year (Johanna Zenn) is to paint (Alex Grey) for the work- the Kooky Pens so there ging the manger to hire everything will be differ- the numbers onto watches ers that he worked on the was really no reason for me me and walking out with ent. I have no idea where I for a large company called, case for, Tom Donohue’s to continuously go to Fad. $30 worth of merchandise. will be this time next year “Radium Dial”. The four (Nick Tesoriaro) love and After realizing that the store Throughout the or who my friends will be. of them grow to be friends support for his wife, and neither changed locations month of July, my friends As much as I am excit- over time, and share the all other emotions were nor went out of business, I and I would go into Fad ed, I am equally terrified. joys of working together. portrayed as genuinely as would occasionally pass it on a weekly basis. Even Fad reminded me of That is, until the women genuine can be. It has been while driving through town though there was literally a very specific time in my begin to notice something a long time since someone and wonder what they were nothing new, we always life. One where I was able odd; their hands begin to felt completely immersed selling now. I figured no one found something that we to come home from school glow in the dark. Not only in a school play, until now. even shopped there any- didn’t have and most defi- and not immediately start that, but they all start to The crew that more because my 6th grade nitely did not need (specifi- studying for a math test or feel pain. Unsure of what worked behind the scenes sister never even talked cally chokers and assorted finish a long procrastinated is going on, they seek help also performed their job about it and, of all the times Hannah Montana memo- social studies outline. Go- from doctors. Every doc- excellently. Led by the in- I passed in my car, I never rabilia). I realized the ab- ing to Fad was like enter- tor they turn to withhold comparable Brittany Mc- saw anyone go in. I thought surdity of my Fad habit ing a time warp in which the truth from them, and Gowan and Shannon Gal- it was only a matter of time when the owner started to I was able to return to the they almost run into a lagher (stage manager and before that big pink artifact greet me by name. It was glory days of Disney Chan- dead end until they meet assistant stage manager of my childhood would be time to end the madness. nel. Despite the tone of Dr. Dalitsch (Raffi Sanna), respectively), the crew was gone forever. That is, un- But what was it this column, I do not wish who tells them that they efficient and precise in their til one day my friend and that made me, a 17-year- that I was still 11 years old, have radium poisoning. task of creating the setting I decided to go back in. old incoming high school nor have I shopped at Fad This is the story of for each scene of the play. Upon walking in, it senior, keep going back since July. It’s just nice to their struggle to make Ra- The cast and crew always was as if I had time trav- to a store targeted to- know that in a time where dium Dial answer for ex- knew what to do, and got eled back to 2005. Nothing wards kids 12 and under? everything seems to be posing its workers to harm- into place quickly, without had changed. There were Being a high school changing, one place has re- ful substances, and to help taking attention away from untouched High School senior has so far been one mained entirely the same. save more people in the the story. The set was mar- Musical, Hannah Mon- of the most thrilling times future from going through velously made, featuring a tana, and Shrek stickers of my life. Although the col- their traumatic experience. large, glowing watch face as and, in the back, jewelry lege process has been ex- Their story is the centerpiece of the stage, that clearly had not been tremely trying, the prospect brought to life by the Cold along with a beautiful cur- re-stocked since 2001. Al- of starting a new life next Spring Harbor cast and tain which had tons of glow- though I initially made fun year is as inexplicably excit- crew that worked vigor- ing “stars” all over it that of the amount of dusty and ing as it is nerve-wracking. ously on the play. The work truly made the setting shine.

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[email protected] 7 December 2015 Harbor Views Honestly, I Don’t Care If White Gowns Are Pretty BY ALEC ISRAELI not identify with a gender der readers to imagine jority must not change for a that conforms to their sex a world where they face small minority of students. Scrolling through assigned at birth, as well this struggle. Imagine, But those who claim this my Facebook newsfeed as genderqueer people, if you are male, that on forget that it is much easier recently, I came across a who do not identify with graduation day you must to put on a different colored post that really resonated the traditional gender bi- walk past all your rela- gown than it is to change with me. It read, “When nary of male and female. tives and receive your one’s gender identity. Gen- you’re accustomed to Such people are only now diploma in a dress you der identity is something privilege, equality feels coming out to a hostile were forced into, or if you innate; which gown you like oppression.” It de- world that constantly re- are female, a suit and tie. zip on is not. So, the bur- scribes perfectly the re- futes and challenges their Sounds outrageous, does den of adjustment falls not actionary backlash that gender identity. So I ask it not? To have your per- upon those who cannot al- many social justice move- my cisgender readers to sonal identity challenged ter their state of being, but ments face- claims that imagine a world where in front of all who are cel- those who can. For the good affirmative action is re- they are constantly ad- ebrating your academic of their fellow students, cis- Cartoon by Madison Ugan verse racism, that same- dressed as the opposite achievement, which is gender graduates should sex marriage grants spe- gender, despite their own something totally sepa- thus be willing to wear sin- Holiday Birthdays cial marriage privileges personal identity. Imagine rate from gender identity? gle color gowns. Honestly, I to same-sex couples, that the psychological toll this And so, if aca- don’t care if you think white BY LUISA DUMAURIER women entering the work- would take, how uncom- demic achievement is in- is pretty for girls and blue is On average, kids get 10 or force will be detrimen- fortable, how frustrating, deed separate from gen- handsome for boys. That is more Christmas gifts every year, tal to men already there. how painful, this could be. der identity, why must we irrelevant in a time when we but it can be different when you The list of such examples This is the strug- stress a division of gender are trying to rid ourselves have a birthday in December or could go on and on. And gle that non-cisgender on graduation day? One of such petty gender divi- January. When you have a birth- an obvious one sits right people face every day. may respond, as many sions. When you graduate, day so close to the holiday sea- before us at Cold Spring They are in a posi- have, that blue for boys you are part of a group in son your family doesn’t neces- Harbor High School: the tion of constant oppres- and white for girls is tra- which gender is immateri- sarily want to get so many gifts backlash against getting sion, not being able to dition. Yes, it is. So was al. All have worked equally for you on top of what you got for rid of gender-divided enjoy cisgender privilege. male-female marriage. So hard to graduate, and for a your birthday. Out of 12 students graduation gown colors. Even in a public school, was the diminutive role of moment before going off on asked who had birthdays close Most people en- meant to be a great equal- the housewife. So was sys- their own, all are united. So to a holiday in December, 10 of joy the privileges of being izer and a safe space for temic discrimination to- why push for more division? them said that they think they cisgender, that is, hav- all students, they face this wards African Americans. Now, I ask my cis- get less Christmas/Hanukkah ing a gender identity that struggle. On graduation A lot of things, a lot of op- gender readers to con- gifts or birthday gifts due to the conforms to their sex as- day, a day meant to cel- pressive things, were once sider the Facebook post at closeness. 7th grade student Da- signed at birth. We live ebrate years of hard work tradition. But traditions the beginning of this ar- vid Brown said that he definitely in a world where being and academic achieve- change. Just because ticle. Before going on and gets less gifts due to his birthday cisgender is the norm, ment, their identity is something was done in saying that conformity being one day after Christmas. where being cisgender is challenged. They can- the past doesn’t justify its in gown color oppresses Another 7th grader, Jack Stol- assumed. And, to a cer- not necessarily choose a continuation in the pres- the traditionalist major- low celebrates both Hanukah tain extent, this is not white or blue gown to de- ent and future. Tradi- ity of students, think about and Christmas. He said that he problematic, as the vast marcate female or male; tions can be good. But any your position of privilege. gets less gifts but some people majority is indeed cis- the two colors force them tradition that oppresses Think about what must be try to give him gifts that count gender. But such a world into gender conformity must be done away with. done for equality. as both Christmas, Hanukah, poses problems for trans- that feels very unnatural. One may argue and his birthday. Birthdays are a gender people, who do Again, I ask my cisgen- that the gowns for the ma- time to make someone feel spe- cial. Birthdays in close proxim- ity to the holiday season should be treated as any other birthday Serving Up A New Perspective throughout the rest of the year. BY SARAH JONES cafeteria and immediately in this interview, but I found was welcomed to the table the reply to be quite special. Lunch. One of the situated in the far right of What was Ms. Lau- Red Cup Controversy more favored periods in a the lunch hall. Ms. Ana, ren’s favorite part of the student’s schedule. All you Ms. Marisol, and Ms. Lau- school? “The people, all BY OLIVIA TORREY telling people to use have to do is line up, state ren were all sitting there the people… everybody; the hashtag, #Merry- what you would like to eat, with a nice display of three staff, students, faculty… ev- As a Starbucks ChristmasStarbucks, say “thank you,” and pay. It’s salads and three smiles. erybody.” While answer- consumer for many to criticize the compa- such a quick and easy pro- Had they noticed that ing my question Ms. Mari- years, I have seen their ny. cess that one never gets to students had changed in any sol and Ms. Ana nodded annual red cups. In the According to the Wash- think what it’s like to be on sort of way? “Over the course their heads in agreement. past years these cups ington Post, Donald the other side of the counter. of the time I’ve been here yes. This was my favorite have had snowflakes, Trump even weighed in On December 3rd, I The classes are much big- reply just because there was snowmen, Christ- on this issue and sug- had the chance to sit down ger… I think that now, this absolutely no hesitation, no mas tree ornaments, gested boycotting Star- with three of CSH’s lunch la- generation is a little more “Hmmm let me think about trees, and many other bucks. Although many dies on their “lunch break.” sassy…a little more outspo- that.” Ms. Lauren replied “chilling” designs. used hashtags to ex- Questions were asked, ken, not so much towards so instinctively and so auto- However, this year the press their anger over laughs were shared, and a us but I think more towards matically that I just smiled Starbucks annual red the new design, other refreshing experience oc- their own peers. Cutting the and quickly moved on to cup was just a plain red customers started the curred. Our conversation line, pressuring other people the next question, not real- cup with their logo on hashtag, #Itsjustacup, only lasted about 15 min- to buy items for them, things izing in the moment how it, stirring up a lot of to declare the debate utes, but after speaking with like that.” Ms. Lauren says. important her answer was. controversy between irrelevant and call for these lovely ladies, I have a What was their fa- This might not seem Starbucks custom- a focus on other world whole new concept of how vorite part of the day? “The like much, but to have such ers. Many people felt problems that seem our school can be viewed. morning when I first get here, an instantaneous response that Starbucks is tak- to be more important. Going into this in- it’s the quietest we all get our like that was refreshing. If ing away the Christmas It is just a cup, terview, I didn’t really have cup of coffee to start the day.” you think about it, in a day message from the holi- after all, and peo- a game plan. I had written What’s their favorite as students, we will only talk day season. Some peo- ple should not get so down lots of questions that thing to make? “Me person- to one member of the lunch ple are even going as far worked up about this I wanted to ask Ms. Ana, ally (Ms. Marisol), I like to staff and it usually starts with to say that the company issue. However, the Ms. Marisol, and Ms. Lau- make my pizzas. Ana loves to “Hi could I get…” and ends hates Jesus. Joshua thought that “Merry ren, but I wasn’t aiming to make her Mexican soup. I’m with “and a pickle too, please. Feuerstein, an Arizona- Christmas”, or other just read my bullet points Italian (Ms. Lauren) she’s Thanks.” We never engage in based evangelist, inter- Christmas designs on off a page; that seemed too Spanish so we’re passionate a real conversation like I was net and social media the cup might make dull. I was just interested in about our cultural food… We fortunate enough to recently. personality, posted a people feel discrimi- what opinions these ladies put our love into it!” It’s kind of ironic how Facebook video in early nated against based had, their likes and dislikes. I was listening back to I’ve been at the high school November, saying, “Do on their religion, is I just wanted a casual, yet in- the recording I had taken of for five years now, and I’ve you realize that Star- understandable. By formative conversation and our recent conversation and talked to the lunch staff ev- bucks wanted to take creating a blank cup, I’m happy to say these three there was one answer that ery school day that I’ve at- Christ and Christmas I think that Starbucks exceeded my somewhat stood out from the rest. It pos- tended. Five years and I off of their brand new is showing that they unorganized expectations. sibly could have been the sim- have just recently introduced cups?” He also tried to don’t favor one religion I walked into the plest and broadest question myself and truly met them. start a movement by or race over another. Volume 54 Edition 3 8 December 2015 Sports Bring It On Hawks Fly Together BY GILLIAN DREXLER BY MCLEAN CARLIN niors Matt Liccardi, Reese Grossman and senior Luke As the days grow It’s the dawn of a Doyle. Doyle is 3-point spe- shorter, and the leaves turn new era for Cold Spring Har- cialist who is very danger- to a golden brown, another bor boys’ basketball. The ous to other schools when Cold Spring Harbor tradi- program has really made he spots up behind the arc. tion returns. For almost some waves these last few Reese Grossman has taken forty years the Cold Spring seasons, getting wins over the scoring load this season Harbor gymnastics team larger schools such as Glen and is averaging 17.3 ppg has achieved countless ac- Cove, North Shore, and in through four games. Licca- colades. Coaches Terri their first game of the 2015- rdi is the point guard who Kindelmann and Brittany 16 season John Glenn. This gets everyone involved with Carlson will take the reins season is going to be much is flashy passing and high and will work to defend the different than the past few basketball IQ. The bench well-deserved number one without pure scorer, Wes is also much deeper than it ranking in the second con- Szajna. Without a sole of- has been in the past. There ference achieved last year. fensive weapon it allows are only two players on The fourteen girls Gymnastics team practicing Gillian Drexler Photo Credit: the Seahawks to open up the roster with significant on the team have already the floor more and “spread varsity basketball experi- put in many hours prepar- onships and to win confer- Lindsay has been helping the sugar”. This year’s ros- ence. Coach Mercurio com- ing for the first competition ence two” says Coach Terri the girls create routines for ter is jam packed with tal- mented, “This is the best which was held on Decem- Kindelmann. Coach Terri the events in which they ent at all five positions. team we’ve had since I’ve ber 14th against defending is hoping for some girls to will be competing on. Last Anchoring down arrived.” Hopes are high as county champion, Mass- make the state individuals. year, Lindsay Herling and the paint are senior Todd the Seahawks try to make a apequa. The team had a This year, all- Shannon Fay had scores Hindman and freshman deep playoff run after they solid meet and was a great arounder Shannon Fay will that qualified them for state Jack Vavassis; both are ex- fell short against Malverne first experience for the return and strive to make individuals. Coach Terri tremely long and tremen- last season. With this tal- three new 7th grade team state individuals like she Kindelmann believes that dous rebounders. Rounding ented young roster, their members, Skylar Basso, did last year competing her current group of ath- out the back court are ju- chances are looking good. Lily Hetherington and Skye on bars. Although captain letes will be extremely com- Schlanger. Coach Brittany Lindsay Herling is cur- petitive and highly lauded. Carlson is very optimistic rently injured, she hopes The girls’ gymnas- about the team’s chances. to make a full recovery to tics team’s schedule is avail- She has been giving the girls compete all-around on the able on the school website. strength training exercises, events at the end of the Come out and see these very high interval cardio work- season. When asked about talented girls, especially on outs, and endurance rou- the season ahead, Lindsay January 18 where all pro- tines. “The team is hoping stated, “the main goal is ceeds will be donated to the to qualify for team champi- to be successful and get to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. County Championships”. Seahawks Shootin’ Hoops BY CAROLINE KIERNAN freshman Sophia Taglich, the inaugural Russ Tietjan Caroline Debellis, and Nik- Harborfields Tournament The Lady Seahawks ki Mormile. Although very defeating host, Harbor- are looking forward to young, these three are ex- fields in the Championship. a great 2015-2016 sea- pecting to contribute big Coach Rory Malone son. With senior captains, things this year. The middle says, “It was a great start

Caroline Kiernan, Katie men are sophomores Sa- to the season and we are Brittany McGowan Photo Credit: Hudson, and Lauren Spin- mantha Beroza, Katherine looking forward to more The varsity fencing team practices in the New Gym. nato, otherwise known as Buonfiglio, and first year, big wins in the future.” the trifecta, the team is Chloe Seccafico and juniors The Seahawks had their equipped with great lead- Hailey Albers and Vera league opener against Lo- ers. Another trifecta on the Simmons. Despite injuries, cust Valley on December En Garde! roster this year is the three the girl’s rallied and won 18th. The team moved the ball well with efficient pass- BY COLLEEN CURRY the foil squadron, includ- ing and were able to se- ing freshmen Alex Sousa, cure the win with a score Cold Spring Har- Zack Martin, sophomore of 50-28. The Seahawks bor’s varsity fencing team Kira Corcoran, and ju- look forward to starting is typically the smallest nior Olivia Zerbo. Much league play on Wednesday, winter sport team at CSH. like the sabre, the foil uses January 6th when they will However, this year the right of way as well, but it matchup against Wheatley team was met with sev- is more relaxed, and a lot High School. Over the up- eral new fencers all eager similar to épée bouts in the coming break you will not to learn the sport, along sense that it is more pre- see the team in the gym with returning members cise in terms of accuracy. because they will be trav- who are looking forward The épées are com- eling to Phoenix, Arizona to this upcoming season. prised of junior Katie Davis, to play in the 16th Annual The sabres have a sophomores Tyler Varachii, Cactus Jam tournament. few new fencers, such as Leo Trippen, Sara Kopp Photo Credit: Caroline Kiernan Photo Credit: freshmen Payton Odierno and Madison Ugan, and Coach Malone discusses strategy during a time out. and Maxx Kipness. Re- freshman Stephen Davis, turning members include Kyle Van Dyk, and Spencer Trevor Fallon, Brianna Spry. Both Katie and Tyler Icy Forecast Weinstein, Logan Vegna, qualified for individuals fol- BY WILL SHEPHARD Giavanna Ferrandino, and lowing last season, and are graduating 9 seniors. above the competition. The Colleen Curry. Both Col- helping to train the new The sophomore Seahawks will be keeping leen and Brianna advanced fencers to experience suc- The high school class has a name to keep the entire roster intact, mi- to individuals last year and cess on the strip. The épées hockey season is in full an eye on, Jack Hether- nus Senior Brian Cooleen. are hoping to return along are known for fencing at swing and although the sea- ington. The sophomore This can be huge for the Se- with their fellow sabres fol- a much slower rate, often son has started as a rough is an extremely talented ahawks as the young squad lowing this coming season. taking time to assure them- one, the Seahawks are trying young player and has some will have another season The sabre uses the process selves that their actions will to stay positive. The team is good genes as his cousin, to play as a whole and of right of way to deter- guarantee them the touch. extremely young contain- Kevin Lohan is currently gain even more chemistry. mine who scores the touch This upcoming sea- ing mostly freshman and a student-athlete at the Don’t look now but in a bout and it is quite of- son appears challenging sophomores and have very University of Michigan. this team has an ample ten the fastest of all the for the team, which is pri- little veteran leadership. The outcomes may amount of potential and bouts fenced during a meet. marily comprised of new- The Seahawks con- not be what fans want this in the upcoming seasons The foils took the comers, but with multiple tain only one senior on the year but this team has a lot it has a chance to glide biggest hit in terms of a lost athletes that have experi- roster, Brian Cooleen. Se- of talent that has yet to be through the completion. member, with only one ex- ence in the sport the out- ahawks lost a lot of leader- developed. In a few years the perienced fencer returning. come is yet to be predicted. ship at the end of last season Seahawks should be soaring Ariella Minkovsky leads