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Student Speeches------23 Volume: 69 Issue: 3 CHESHIRE H IGH S CHOOL June 2018 A Look Back at the Events of 2017 & 2018 August 2018 November 2018 April 2018 28 End of First Quarter Marking End of 3rd 3 Period. 9 Quarter Marking Period. Sophomore Career Day First day of school! 14 Coco and Cram 7 CHS Impact Assembly 16-18 The fall play She Stoops to Con- 6 September 2018 quer. CHS Unifi ed Theater Production First College Fair of 27 11 the year. Midterms take place 2018 19-23 CHS All Night Grad Party Cloth- December 28 ing Drive Fundraiser 7 CHS Choral Concert. 22 23 Curriculum Night Junior Prom!

Start of the Second Semester May 2018 25 Pep Rally! Students get excited for sports to begin. Shirk Strong Greatest Showman Sing Along CHS Instumental concert 3 October 2018 14 February 2018 17 Tornado hit NE 4 18 CHS Talent Show 16 Winter Festival Philadelphia Eagles Win Superbowl Award Ceremony CHS adminsters 22 7 SAT’s. 22-1 Winter Break Winter Blood Drive cancelled due 7 to snow. Marching Band June 2018 2 Club Fair 1-2 The Good Doctor Aries Production

Fall Blood Drive 24 takes place. January 2018 March 2018 Cheshire Eduication Foundation Honor Cord Ceremony 3 hosts its fi rst Trivia Challenge 1 Gas Leak in Cheshire. Stu- 4 dents evacaute school. National Walkout 14 8 B1 Day

Students participate in the 31 SAT School Day Administration CHS Through the Lens Halloween parade. 21 Spring Musical Merrily 12 22-24 We Roll Along 21 Graduation

Retiring Teachers Game Time! 2018 Summer Reading Quotable Quotes Page 3 Page 6 List Page 24 Page 11 2 2 STUDENT LIFE Rampage June 2018

Shirk Strong nized various activities in order to do this. needed. There are even t-shirts that say “Shirk Another event that happened only a couple By Don Therkildsen 2018 Strong” on it that you can purchase during of weeks ago, on Friday, June 8, was the On June 3rd 2016, Cheshire held any lunch period, and I encourage anyone pasta dinner for Mrs. Shirk. Again, both its 20th Mrs. Shirk is a beloved teacher in to do so to show support for our wonderful, teachers and students came together to our school’s social studies department, and and truly strong, teacher. support Mrs. Shirk and her family. There she is revered by the students as one of One of these events was the showing of was, of course, pasta, as well as a raffl e. the most amazing teachers. Unfortunately, “The Greatest Showman” in Thorp audi- Cheshire High’s chorus group even showed earlier this year, she was diagnosed with torium on May 3. For this, the cinematic up to perform. This event was successful, cancer and had to go on leave. Mrs. Shirk musical, “The Greatest Showman,” was and Mrs. Shirk and her family came again deserves more, but there is no one more ca- shown with an option of karaoke. Both to enjoy. pable of winning this battle than her. students and teachers contributed in orga- Everyone involved in Shirk Strong con- Upon her leave of absence, a nizing this event, and Mrs. Shirk and her tinue to support Mrs. Shirk, as well as the group of students and teachers formed to family came to enjoy the movie. rest of Cheshire High School. Shirk strong promote awareness for Mrs. Shirk and to Mrs. Shirk also showed up as her psych is fi tting, for Mrs. Shirk truly is strong, and help her and her family in this diffi cult students were nervously shuffl ing to the this school, both the entirety of the faculty time. They came up with the slogan “Shirk AP Psychology Exam, and gave all the stu- and the student body, will forever support Strong,” and it is quite fi tting. They have dents the extra encouragement they her. administered multiple events and orga A New Look for B1 Day Bike Shar- By Grace Azaula 2020 more and more people began to see the day of the morning was dedicated to watching as useless, skipping it all together. So, in videos created by CHS students and then 2018, a small group of CHS students de- voting on which was the funniest and the On a normal day of school, students ing comes cided to bring B1 day back to what it had overall best video. stay inside their classrooms, doing school once been. They organized the day into After lots of sitting in the morning, stu- work, studying, and learning about impor- to Cheshire two halves: one that was more structured dents were ready for some action! CHSs- tant subjects like math, english, history, By Shivani Padhi and one that was dedicated to fun. ports teams, like the boys track team girls 2018 and science. However, there are some very During the fi rst half of the day, students tennis team, and many more, volunteered important lessons that one may not learn were split up into 3 groups and rotated four of their members to participate in re- from this traditional classroom. On June Look no further to be healthy through a cycle of activities. One of these lay races. CHS students cheered on their 8th, 2018 Cheshire High School dedicat- and fit this summer. A Cheshire resident activities was a panel and an open mic time peers and fellow athletes as they did a va- ed a whole day to learning these valuable has created a free bike sharing pro- for students to speak about the experiences riety of races, relays, and even a game of lessons, such as community, support, and gram in Cheshire. Jim Jinks, a resident and hardships that they’ve gone through, dutch auction! The crowd was full of en- friendship. of Cheshire, has been collecting bikes such as bullying, sexual harassment, ad- ergy, making the relay races a real blast! The school partook in an event called B1 around Cheshire to launch his new bike diction, and family issues. A CHS alumni The fi nal part of the day was the least struc- day, which has been a tradition at CHS sharing program. He decided to start the was even recruited for this panel, speaking tured part of the day, and arguably one of since the Columbine shooting in 1999. The bike sharing program in Cheshire after about his experience with drug and alco- the best parts. Students were able to hang day was created as a way to make students he got inspired from the Simsbury free hol addiction. Another panel was also held, out with their friends, relax and unwind as feel safe within their school environment, bike program. this time including politicians, a police of- they munched on picnic food, provided by as well as unite as one against tragedies, As of right now, the only places fi cer, and a member of the Cheshire Board the school. They were also able to partici- hence the name “Be One Day”. However, that offer bikes for free are the Cheshire of Education. These adults gave the CHS pate a number of yard games, pie eating in recent years B1 day has begun to change YMCA and Pop’s Pizza. Anyone who is students insight into problems that they contests, and even a dunk the teacher tank, into a day that strayed far from its original 18 and over and has a driver’s license see within their jobs, and answered many which the principal Dr. Gadd volunteered format. There seemed to be less emphasis can rent a bike from these places. More student-asked questions.The fi nal portion for! venues for bike renting will open up as on community and friendship, and this bike sharing program continues. To rent a bike, one needs to pay a 10 dollar (cash only) deposit to rent a bike for 24 hours. This 10 dollar deposit can either be refunded back to you or you can do- nate it once you return your bike. This bike sharing program also allows you to rent a helmet for no additional charge with your bike. This bike sharing program is a great asset to have in the town of Cheshire. There are so many linear trails in Cheshire, making it easy for bikers to ride. Through this program, Jinks hopes to make Cheshire a healthy community at no cost! At the inauguration of this bike sharing program, I got the opportu- nity to talk to a few Cheshire residents, including Sarada Padhi. Padhi said this bike sharing program is a “well-thought program that encourages people to re- main healthy and active. I am very ex- cited and am looking forward to using the bikes this summer!”. Through this small effort in providing free bikes to local Cheshi- rians, a huge impact can happen. Not only will people stay fi t, but also a new precedent for future programs can be set! 2 Rampage June 2018 STUDENT LIFE 3 Saying Goodbye to Our School Teachers

A Farewell to Mrs. Smalec A Sendoff to Retiring After Three Decades in CheshireMr. Rood

By Shivani Padhi 2018

By Abby Dziura 2020 David Rood has been a teacher Paula Smalec is retiring this year for 32 years. Although he has been teach- after 35 years of teaching, including 33.5 ing at cheshire high school for sixteen years at Cheshire High School. She works years, he has also taught for 10 years at in the Career and Technical Education de- Ridgefi eld High School, 5 years at Inde- partment and has taught everything from pendent Day School, and 2 years at Rye Home Economics at Dodd Middle School Country Day School. At Cheshire High to Culinary Arts at CHS, as well as the School, Rood is one teacher who has been Food, Nutrition, and Wellness class. She teaching AP Psychology. He is a dedicated is also the advisor for the Community teacher who is really passionate about his Service Club and the Culinary Club, and students as well as the subject. He is very helped to start the Boy’s Varsity Volleyball knowledgeable in the fi eld of psychology. team a few years ago. We hope that she en- In his free time, Rood like to volunteer. joys retirement! After retirement, he will be fully commit- ted to a soup kitchen in New Haven. Mr. Rood and his unique teaching style will be missed dearly!

Mr. Lathrop Mrs. O’Neil is on the is Going to Move the South

By Abby Dziura 2020 ByMike Lewis 2019 Elizabeth O’Neill has been a teacher here at Cheshire High School for the past two years, working in the CTE William Lathrop is leaving department. She has taught classes such Cheshire High School after many years of as architecture, CAD, and multimedia. teaching. He worked in the math depart- This year, she had the very diffi cult job of ment and taught classes like Algebra II helping create the CHS yearbook, and did and Calculus. He was also the Boy’s Cross a great job with it. We wish her the best Country coach. Best of luck to him! of luck in her future ventures as she heads back to Texas!

YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Goodbye to Retiring Teacher Mr. Williams

By Shivani Padhi 2018

John Williams has been a teacher to you. It doesn’t matter who you at Cheshire High School for 20 are or how many classes you’ve years. He has been a signifi cant had with him, his doors are always member of the Cheshire High open for you to stroll through and School theater productions. His start talking about what is going on classes designed sets for the play in your life. Mr. Williams has also and the musical. In addition, he been one of the largest supporters also taught residential construc- of creativity. He knows that you are tion, structures and designs, and able of incredible work and he ex- CAD. Besides being heavily pects nothing less.-- “. Williams and involved in the academic aspect of all the memories he has made with CHS, Williams coached the CHS so many students and faculty will be Girls Golf team. A former student remembered forever! and a former captain of the Girls Golf team Leah Gutowski, 2018 says “Whether you’re having a bad day or your best day, Mr. Williams is always there to listen 2 4 STUDENT LIFE Rampage June 2018 CHS DRAMA OVER THE YEAR 2 Rampage June 2018 RAMPAGE STAFF 5 MEET THE STAFF

Anne Wellspeak: Club Advisor Kate Mrowka: Club Advisor

Shivani Padhi, Co-Editor in Chief, 2018 Annie Wang, Co-Editor in Chief, 2018 Simran Kaur, Arts/Review Editor, 2018 Jordan Nann, College/Career Editor, 2018 Favorite Website: snowdaycalculator. Sports/Activities: XC, Indoor and Out- Extracurriculars: Drama Club, Key com door Track and Field, Young Democrats, Club, NHS, Link Crew, and Rampage! Math League, Science Bowl, Model UN, Pet Peeve: People who do not respond to Student Council, Bible Study Club, and Pet Peeve: Clicking pens their texts Rampage! Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies and Favorite kind of pizza: Thin crusted Favorite Place: Barcelona, the home of Cream pizza with pineapples...deal with it! my lovely grandparents. Craziest Thing I’ve Done: When I went Superlative: Class Savage Favorite TV Shows: The Amazing Race, zip lining in Mexico Downton Abbey, Xiaolin Showdown, This Favorite aspect of CHS: The CHS staff. is Us, Zoey 101, basically any Korean College and Major: Ithaca College as a They are always willing to help no matter drama. Theater Prodution and Design Major what! They truly care about their students and their futures. Future Career Plans: Law/Military/Po- One Reason why Everyone at CHS litical Science should Read the Rampage: Reading Why you like writing for the Rampage: the Rampage helps in becoming more Writing for Rampage helped me become a Favorite Ice Cream: One ingredient informed on what is happening in and out stronger writer and a better communicator. banana ice cream. It is just as creamy and of CHS. It’s always interesting to see what I love writing and I wanted to continue my completely guilt-free! the students write about certain topics. zealous passion through writing for the Jess Tan, Health Editor, 2018 school newspaper. One reason why everyone should read Rampage: It is written for students by One reason why everyone at CHS students. Every student in the school is should read the Rampage: Rampage is a given the chance to write an article about fun and easy way to stay connected to the what they fi nd interesting and have it be entire school. Rampage essentially is the read by their peers. main new-source of the school. It is fun, easy and contains tons of useful informa- tion that everyone needs....so get your COPY today!

Kyle Leff, Web Editor, 2018 2 6 RAMPAGE STAFF Rampage June 2018

Mike Lewis, Sports Editor, 2019 Abby Dziura, Student Life Editor, 2020 Don Therkildsen, General Editor, 2018 Natalie Vetto, Photography Editor, 2019

Favorite ice cream fl avor: Vanilla Favorite Classes: English (of course!) and Theater

Favorite sports teams: All the Boston Clubs and Activities: Rampage (duh), teams (Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins) Drama Club, Girl’s Track and Field, Best Buddies, and Spilled Ink

Future Career Plans: Sports journalist/ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Black broadcaster Raspberry

Favorite Season: Autumn Favorite subject: English (duh) or Math Favorite Place: Can anything top Disney World? One reason why everyone should read the Rampage: The Rampage is showcas- One Reason Why Everyone at CHS ing future writers talking about things Should Read the Rampage: It’s impor- YOU the students care about. Whether tant to stay informed about what’s going the article is about a school or world- on around the school. Plus, you can hear wide event, it’s a great place to become about viewpoints that may differ from informed. yours, which I think is super awesome and important.

RIDDLES AND JOKES

Q: What do librarians take with them when they go fi shing? Q: How do you get straight A’s?

A: Bookworms! A: Use a ruler!

Q: Why did the clock in the cafeteria run slow? Q: Why didn’t the sun go to college?

A: It always went back four seconds. A: Because it already had over a million degrees. 2 Rampage June 2018 STUDENT LIFE 7 2 8 STUDENT DESTINATIONS Rampage June 2018 Where Will They Go?

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Top Colleges for the Class of 2018

UCONN Southern Connecticut State Central Connecticut State Quinnipiac University 33 17 9 9

Endicott College 9 University of New Hampshire Eastern Connecticut State 7 Sacred Heart University 7 7

Summer Book Club List Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens leste Ng with Mrs. Flood, Mrs. A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Picoult with Mrs. Close & Mrs. Agenda by Becky Albertalli with Rooney, and Mrs. Loiselle Cameron with Ms. Yamamoto & Sciascia Mrs. Wildermann Mrs. Pelz 1776 by David McCullough Rediscovering Americanism A List of Cages by Robin Roe with Ms. Hoag & Mr. Kirby Flyboys by James D. Bradley and the Tyranny of Progressiv- with Mrs. Orsi & Ms. Girard with Mr. Solan & Mr. S. Trifone ism by Mark Levin with Mrs. One Shot at Forever: A Small Missal The Hate U Give by Angie Town, an Unlikely Coach, and Loaded: Money, psychology and Thomas with Mrs. Wellspeak & a Magical Baseball Season by how to get ahead without leav- Uncanny X-Force The Com- Coach Lee Chris Ballard with Mr. Parkhurst ing your values behind by Sarah plete Collection Vol. 1 by Rick Newcomb with Mrs. Paier Remender with Mr. Swanson Every Day by David Levithan The Cellar (The Cellar #1) by with Mrs. Carbone & Mrs. Ko- Natasha Preston with Mr. Tar- Blue Heaven by C.J. Box with Before We Were Yours by Lisa chiss tarelli Mrs. Christensen Wingate with Mrs. Maisto, Mrs. Rogozinski & Mrs. The Life We Bury by Ellen Es- The Alienist (Dr. Laszlo Kriezler Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Figueiredo kens with Mrs. T. DiSorbo, Ms. #1) by Caleb Carr - (TNT Mys- Wein with Ms. Griffi ths & Ms. Youman, Mrs. Williams tery Series) with Mrs. Taillon, Roussell The Boys in the Boat: Nine Mr. Manning, Mrs. Bevins, Ms. Americans and their Epic Turtles All the Way Down by Gribben & Mrs. Albino The Girl with Seven Names: A Quest for Gold at the 1936 John Green with Mrs. Redford, North Korean Defector’s Story Berlin Olympics by Daniel Mrs. Hmelovsky, and Mrs. Au- Ready Player One by Ernest by Hyeonseo Lee & David John James Brown with Mr. Wilder- gusto Cline with Mrs. Haase & Ms. with Dr. Reed, Mrs. Bottaro & mann & Mr. DeFalco Barker Mrs. Canning Once and For All by Sarah Des- Close to Shore: Terrifying sen with Mrs. LeBrun Quackery: A Brief History of the The Hazel Wood by Melissa Shark Attacks of 1916 by Mi- Worst Ways to Cure Everything Albert with Ms. Chorney chael Capuzzo with Mr. Lewoc One of Us is Lying by Karen M. by Lydia Kang & Nate Pederson & Mr. Dalke McManus with Mrs. Balisciano with Mr. Chlodnicki Daughter of the Pirate King by & Ms. Bavone Tricia Levenseller with Mrs. Sense and Sensibility by Jane The Darkest Minds (The Dark- Kores & Mrs. McDonald Austen with Dr. Gadd Fat Girl on a Plane by Kelly est Minds #1) by Alexandra deVos with Mrs. Catucci, Mrs. Bracken with Mrs. Warburton & Stand-Off (Winger #2) by An- The Girl in the Blue Coat by Wheeler, Ms. Marshall, Mrs. Mrs. Criscuolo drew Smith with Mr. Vicario & Monica Hesse with Ms. DeMeo Piazza Mrs. Darcy This is Our Story by Ashley Little Fires Everywhere by Ce- Elston with Ms. Mrowka Small Great Things by Jodi 2 12 STUDENT LIFE Rampage June 2018 Valedictorian- Salutatorian- Jess Tan Lauren Daddi

ally want to speak Italian and go to Italy. to fi nd out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop? What was the last thing you ate? Halo Clementine. What is one talent you wished you had? I wish that I could wake up at any time, Favorite sports movie? Favorite movie? or at least that I could be a lighter sleeper. I don’t really watch a lot of movies, so Good luck trying to wake me up from one I’m not sure of my “quick” naps. How would you spend one million dol- Which teacher inspired you the most? lars? Don’t make me choose just one! I’d say First, I would donate some, or most of it. a few of my major inspirations would be Then probably pay for college and travel Mrs. Wildermann, Dr. Bertenshaw, and somewhere cool. Mrs. Shirk. Mrs. Wildermann didn’t just teach me how to write better--she also Why are you so smart? taught me how to be confi dent in my writ- Putting all my effort in my work has been ing and fi nd my voice. Dr. Bertenshaw what made me successful. I kind of al- amplifi ed my passion for science and ways do my homework, even when most By Jordan Nann 2018 taught me the importance of applying my people do not. learning. Mrs. Shirk inspires me every- day with her passion for teaching and her Lauren Daddi has had an incred- Jess Tan, valedictorian, has had a suc- strength through her battle against cancer. ibly successful high school career. Not By Jordan Nann 2018 cessful high school career. In her time only is she the salutatorian, but she is not working to get the highest GPA Jess If you could meet anybody in the world also involved in many extracurriculars. has been involved in Science Bowl, Girls dead or alive - who would it be? Lauren is the captain of the cross country Swimming and Diving, Orchestra, Student Lin-Manuel Miranda! Not only did he team and is the secretary of the National Senate, Rampage, NHS, and SNHS. After write my favorite musical Hamilton, but English Honor Society; additionally, she high school she she will be attending the he’s also an incredible humanitarian and participates in indoor and outdoor track, University of Pennsylvania and majoring overall just a wholesome human being. the National Honor Society, and the Na- in biology. His work ethic is absolutely insane, and tional Science Honor Society. Next year he’s nothing short of a creative genius. she will be attending the University of Why are you so smart? Connecticut. Am I? Maybe I just have extra book What was the last thing you laughed smarts to make up for my lack of street really hard at? As one of the smartest people in the smarts… A friendly pie-eating contest turned into a school, do you know how many licks But in all seriousness, I think I achieved free-for-all pie war at my graduation party. it takes to get to the center of a tootsie the valedictorian status because I work Shoutout to Joe, Kyle, Hannah, and Jason pop? hard and I genuinely love learning. As for getting pied to the face! Will, I’ll get 1000, I guess, what kind of question is nerdy as it sounds, it’s an amazing feel- you back for pie-ing me when my back that? ing when everything clicks and I fi nally was turned. I’m glad I saved the videos so understand the concept. When you stop I can continue to laugh at that incident. Apple or Android? and enjoy what you’re being taught, good What is one embarrassing high school Apple iPhone, Windows Computer grades will follow. experience that sticks out in your mind? I’ve fallen out of far too many chairs at Favorite pizza place in Cheshire? As the smartest person in the school, do CHS. Who knew standing up was so hard? I go most often to Rossini’s. But defi nitely you know how many licks it takes to get One moment in particular that stands out Sally’s in New Haven is the best. to the center of a tootsie pop? is when I got up to get a tissue during AP According to the wise old owl, it takes Lang class junior year. I totally face-plant- If someone were to write a book about three. In the commercial, he gives up after ed and nailed my elbow into the ground. you, what would the title be? 3 and swallows the whole thing. I’ve actu- It was hilarious because no one knew Um…. I’m not sure. ally attempted to count before to fi gure it whether to laugh or ask if I was okay. out, but I always seem to get distracted by What is one talent you wished you had? my love of candy. A better question to ask To speak another language fl uently. I re- would be: how many attempts does it take Italian-Alyssa Rubano

put in her italian classes at CHS really What was your favorite thing about shown through as she is a well deserved high school? individual for this spotlight. This coming Italian class fall, Rubano will be attending Quinnipiac University where she will be majoring in What’s your favorite color crayon the health sciences. and why? Blue because it reminds me of the How do you want to be remembered ocean. at CHS? As being inclusive and kind to all. What was your favorite tv show grow- ing up? What’s in your pocket right now? Friends My keys List three things you are obsessed If you won a trip in which you picked with and why the destination, and someone else paid 1.)Cooking because I like trying new for it, where would you go? things. 2.) The movie Grease because of By Shivani Padhi 2018 Greece the atmosphere, cars, and other things Learning a second language from that time period. 3.)Cars from can be cumbersome, and tedious at What motivates you to work hard? the 60s because of the way they were times; but, anything is possible if the My parents designed, and the simple style. hard work, dedication and passion is put in. For the class of 2018, the ital- What will you miss most about ian spotlight goes to Alyssa Rubano. Cheshire? Rubano has excelled in the italian I will miss all of the events in the com- language. Rubano’s hard work that she munity and the impact that they make. 2 Rampage June 2018 STUDENT LIFE 13 Male Instrumental- Female Instrumental- Ethan Fielding Elizabeth Heller

or classical or even rock music) is cru- By Simran Kaur 2018 cial, you can really change someone’s life. Elizabeth Heller has been part of the music department at CHS since What’s in your pocket right now? her freshman year. Her efforts in the Air (or nothing) program have earned her the position of Drum Major. She will continue her work Which teacher was an inspiration for in music at University of Connecticut as you? a major in music education. On her free Mrs. Malezzi is a huge inspiration to time she also is the president of Bocce me. She holds every member of the Club and offi cer of NEHS. choirs to a very high standard every day. How will you use music after high What is your favorite type of music? school? By Simran Kaur 2018 It depends on the day, but my favorites I will be going to the University of Con- are jazz, classical, and rock. necticut to study music education. This Ethan Fielding has been a will allow me to not only further my part of the music department since his If you could switch places with any own musical capabilities, but also help freshman year. His involvement in band single person, who would it be and in making music a more important part really hard at? and chorus made him realize that he why? of younger generations’ schooling. Mrs. Carbone saying her rate my teacher would want to continue music after high If I could switch places with anyone, I’d scores were “lukewarm”. school. Ethan is going to be attending switch with John Williams. The amount What is your favorite type of music? Gettysburg College as a music educa- of musical genius stored in that man’s I’ll honestly listen to anything, but I’m If someone were to write a book about tion major. head is incomparable. not that big on rap and country you, what would the title be?

How does it feel to get the instrumen- What is your favorite silly word/ What is your favorite song right now? How Have I Gotten This Far? tal spotlight? phrase? Pomp and Circumstance, if you know I have no idea what this is but it sounds I don’t know. I have quite a few, but what I mean. Who or what is your biggest infl uence pretty cool I’ve got to say my favorite is “Do It” at CHS? (Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars Ep. If you could have any type of cake How do you plan on using music after 3, Revenge of the Sith) right now, what would it be? Ms. Roussell, Mr. Kuhner, and Mr. high school? I’d rather have ice cream. Ciasullo I will be using it every day as I am a What are you most looking forward Music Ed major to in college? How would you spend one million What is your favorite inspirational In college I am looking forward to being dollars? quote? What does music do for you? able to do the thing I enjoy most (music) Pay for college, and then save the rest. Finding the music that connects with for the vast majority of each day. “Do what is right, not what is easy” each individual person (for me it’s jazz What was the last thing you laughed Male Vocal Artist- Female Vocal Artist- By Simran Kaur 2018 Richie Gumpert Sophia Cheng That’s like asking a parent to pick a fa- vorite child... I’ve had so many fantastic moments in all my choirs throughout Sophia Cheng has been a my high school career. I’d be lying if I member of Chorus since her freshman picked a single memory as my favorite. year. Her efforts in chorus lead her to become the historian of the choral What was your favorite thing about department. In the program, she is also high school? a part of VIPs and Vocal Jazz. Sophia In some ways I’ve changed a lot, but will attend Worchester Polytechnic in other ways I’m still the same per- Insititute as an engineering major. son I’ve always been. I like that. I’ve always been true to myself, but I’ve still What extracurriculars have you been a part of during your time at By Simran Kaur 2018 matured and accomplished a lot with all the opportunities available to me during CHS? high school. I’m part of the kpop club, anime club, and I am in the Elm City Girls Choir What are you most looking forward outside of school. to in college? Richie Gumpert has been an es- All of it. High school was a really great Any advice for underclassmen? Mr. Hunter I would say. He seemed sential member of the choral department transitional period for me, and I’ve Don’t give up half way through your like he really cared about us learning since his freshman year. His dedication proud of how far I’ve come. I’ve done sophomore year. I did that and my the topics rather than breeze through to the program has lead him to obtain the my time, though. It’s time for the next grades plummeted. them. That made calculus fun. position of Secretary of chorus. On his chapter in my life, where I can put my free time, Richie can be seen at Anime newfound abilities and skills to good What is your favorite chorus What is a day in the life of Sophia Club and Ramblers. Richie will attend use. memory? like? Eastern Connecticut State University as an Singing mixed up in circles around the Lots of sleeping and eating. Oh and English major. Which teacher inspired you the most? piano and being able to burst into song being late to every single class with Without a doubt Ms. Chorney has anywhere and not being judged for it. Dunkin’. What extracurriculars have you been a changed my life more than any other part of during your time at CHS? teacher. She’s seen me at my best and Describe your ideal breakfast. What is one embarrassing high I’ve been a member of the anime club all my worst, but through it all she’s always Eggs with ketchup. No pancakes. I school experience that sticks out in four years, a member of Ramblers for the been supportive and just really fun to don’t like pancakes. your mind? past three years, and I had a small role in be around. She’s kickstarted my love There were so many lol but I think the this past Spring’s production of Merrily for theater, encouraged me to travel the What was your favorite thing about biggest one was when I got 4 deten- We Roll Along. world, and even inspired me to become high school? tions in one day freshman year bio. It an English teacher myself— so I can Hard to say… a lot of it sucked… but I was our midterm and my iPad alarm Any advice for underclassmen? change lives just as she has done for me. guess hanging out with friends was the went off and then my phone went off As cliché as it is, always be yourself. It’s I also just have to mention Ms. Hoag best part, of when the teachers run out an hour later. I got 4 points off the test, easier to just fi t in with the crowd and be and Mrs. Bevins, as their passion for of things to do so basically class turns but then asked to exchange them for like everyone else, but it’s much more their students is unparalleled and un- into a study hall. detentions cause lol, I’m asian. Grades rewarding to be unique. doubtedly have made their own impact matter. But yeah there were probably on my life. Which teacher inspired you the so many more embarrassing moments I What is your favorite chorus memory? most? can’t think of right now. 2 14 STUDENT LIFE Rampage June 2018 Male Theater- Female Theater- Sean Roach Caroline Turret Freshman year after Nice Work If You Can Get It, so I was really excited when How do you think you will use your Lydia Feng passed it down to me. I had skills in theater after high school? a lot of fun telling it, and I was even hap- Theater has helped me develop pier to give it to Doris Hall, who will be a my leadership, responsibility, and senior next year! organization skills. I also have learned so much about what goes into a production How will you use theater after high which helps me fully appreciate when I school? go see other shows. I think being part of the theater program helped me a lot with my self-confi dence If you had to choose to be any character and the way I present myself! Thanks on Broadway, what would it be? to working in acting, I think I’ll be more I would want to be Elphaba from Wicked. confi dent when I talk to other people in Wicked is such an amazing show from the my business fi eld, and I will be able to production of it all to the storyline, not to think more creatively when working on mention the phenomenal soundtrack. It would be so much fun (if I could actually projects. In college, I might even see if I sing and act) to be able to be a part of can try out for a few productions. that show If someone were to ever write a book Do you believe in magic and/or about you, what would the title be? superstitions? I Just Want To Take A Nap I believe in the magic in Harry Potter and By Simran Kaur 2018 By Simran Kaur 2018 I am still waiting on my letter. I do also Who is your favorite Broadway char- acter? Sean Roach has been a part of the have a few superstitions that I stick to Caroline Turret has been a I’m a fan of the Leading Player from Pip- theater department since his sophomore and believe in like knocking on wood part of most of the CHS Drama Club pin! I really like the character’s idiosyn- year. Although he wasn’t onstage productions which led her to be a valu- crasies, and I thought Patina Miller did an performing, Roach made his impact on What is your favorite memory of the able member. Some of the shows she has shows? amazing job of portraying the role in the the program through his work in the been in include Ash Girl, She Stoops to I have two great memories from the show’s recent revival. technical crew. His hard work allowed Conquer, and Merrily We Roll Along. show. One was the ribbon ceremony, him to become stage manager-- a job that On her free time, Caroline is known where everyone dedicates a ribbon and Name three things you can’t live with- requires the some of the most work in the to create many art pieces. She will be department. On his free time, Roach likes a speech to someone has impacted them out. continuing her love of arts as a digital to camp, hike, and hanging out with his in some way. This ceremony is always My phone, my phone, my phone, interactive art major at Pratt Institute this friends. Roach will be attending University very emotional and I love how everyone fall. of Connecticut as an undecided major. is appreciated by eachother. I also have What teacher inspired you the most? loved working with Simran throughout The teacher who’s been most support- How does it feel to receive the theater Why did you choose to be a part of the the years and really becoming good ive of me since I knew her in 7th grade spotlight? theater department? friends and working hard alongside her. was Magistra Oparowski! I’ve always I’m so honored! I’ve been really happy When I was little, Ms.Yamamoto brought admired her great attitude, and she’s been working with all of my friends these my sister and I to CHS’s shows and I was What color crayon is your favorite and a constant source of kindness and support past several years through the plays and amazed not only by the performance but why? for me in my pursuit of the arts. Although musicals, and it makes me very glad that by the kids who changed the set in what Literally every single one, I love crayons. I stopped taking Latin after Sophomore I get to share the great memories I’ve seemed like 2 seconds. I thought they were Simran would always get me a box of year, I’m always happy to see her in the made with them. so cool, swarming the stage and changing crayons and a coloring book in all of my hallway and talk to her. it so quickly, all in unison. I also thought psych boxes. What is the best memory you have of the girl in the back wearing all black If you could make a guest appearance being in the shows? controlling the sound and light boards on any TV show, which TV show would What was your favorite show My favorite memory was when I got to was so cool. CHS really has a phenomenal it be? performed at the high school? tell the Senior joke after the last show of drama department and I’m honored to be a If it was still on the air, I’d have loved Mary Poppins Merrily We Roll Along! I’d been hoping part of a program with such hardworking to be on The Offi ce - I don’t know, they to tell the joke since I fi rst heard it my great people could make me the janitor or something. Technology Education- By ShivaniBrandon Padhi 2018 Berkowitz high school? Growing up and being independent CTE department has picked and while yes there are rules there is in Brandon Berkowitz to receive the 2018 everything there’s many things I’ve learned senior spotlight for Rampage. Berkowitz and memories made that I will carry with has taken a many classes within the me for the rest of my life also expanding CTE department at CHS. His passion in my knowledge and become who I actually technology education has also made him am there opportunities for everyone to look for local job demands and reversed advance their knowledge in what they like engineered his pathway to get into the in highschool weather that’s music or math workforce. Throughout the many CTE or like myself engineering there so much to classes he has taken, Berkowitz has learn and play around with I still wish I had concentrated on learning automation more time in highschool it fl ew by. and CNC which inspired him to choose that as a career path. Describe your ideal breakfast. Next year Berkowitz will not Besides having a large iced coffee 99% of be attending college but instead he will my mornings Honestly didn’t eat much working in a manufacturing facility. breakfast the last four years never found the time slept late made it to school just on What will you miss about CHS? time for the most part. The atmosphere and support from all it’s possible to drive myself even more. What motivates you the most? my teachers and staff who genuinely Where do you see yourself in 10 years? My loved ones specifi cally my girlfriend want the students to succeed in their I see myself as a machinist making parts Jordan. I want success but I don’t always academics and life in general to feel for the military weather that’s guns or have the drive on my own at least to supported weather that’s in English math aircrafts helicopters whatever it may be I achieve all my goals but she gets behind science the arts career and tech and even want to make things tinker keep my mind me pushes me and I end up achieving my the main offi ce or guidance they all care sharp and know I’m making an impact in goals making even more and I don’t think something bigger than myself. What was your favorite thing about 2 Rampage June 2018 STUDENT LIFE 15 All Star Athlete: Brendan Murray

My dog. He’s too cute to not pet and give sports as equal. They are both heavily food! 3.) My schoolwork. Even when I important and treating them as equally By Shivani PadhiBrendan Murray, class 2018 of 2018, has earned the scholar athlete spotlight. say I’m going to keep the workload light, important will propel you academic, as Murray has been persistent and devoted I always keep myself occupied while in well as athletic success. to his running career which allows to school and at home. him to compete in the new england level Do you do anything weird or quirky competition. This year, Murray was the Any advice for underclassmen? things before running? runner up SCC championship meet. Being Just fi nd something your very passionate I always breathe through my nose before the captain of the boy’s cross country about and organize your time around it. races. team, Murray has strengthened the team Make the schoolwork challenging, but due to his immense work ethic and his not overwhelming. What’s your favorite food? strong passion to improve his running Any type of pasta. skills and timing. Murray’s teammates Who is your role model? Why? and coach call him a perfect example of My father because he’s encouraged me to What is your favorite Disney movie? a leader, teammate and friend! Next year pursue my passion of running. Toy Story 2 Murray will be attending and running for Yale University. What is your favorite type of music? If you could go back to freshman year, Honestly I like all types of music, what would you tell yourself? List three things you are obsessed with preferably some Drake. Enjoy all the experiences high school and why? provides, like the musicals. 1.) My health. I take my sleep schedule, What do you think it takes to receive diet and training very strict, which I this kind of recognition? What are your goals for the future? really think has helped my running. 2.) Someone who values both school and Live a fulfi lling life. French- Business- Christian Horgan Thomas Horgan By Annie Wang 2018 my overall grades in the long run and it should be known to all freshman that Christian Horgan has been its an equally important year like any learning French since he was in seventh other. But still I would slap myself for grade. His hardwork and dedication to the doing so poorly in biology. language has led him to obtain the French spotlight. On his free time, Christian can What is one funny high school be found playing sportsChristian is going experience that sticks out in your to attend Dickinson College to major in mind? Neuroscience. This was something that I thought you only see in the movies but during one How do you want to be remembered at of my freshman year lunches I found CHS? myself engulfed in an all out food fi ght I want to be remembered as the most fun between half of the cafeteria. What an twin that has ever attended Cheshire High. experience it was seeing grapes and Although Thomas is the loud one, I want pizza and pasta fl ying all over, and people to remember me as the “party enjoying all from the the other side of pleaser” or fun to be around kid. the Cafe. By Donnie Therkildsen 2018 If you could do anything in the world, What was your proudest moment what would it be? Thomas Horgan has shown both throughout high school? I would love to fi nd Mark Hamill and have exceptional academics and skill in the My proudest moment is undoubtedly a lightsaber duel with him. area of business. He is continuing his winning the business education award. studies in business next year by majoring It is an award I didn’t even know What is your favorite song at the The teacher that has inspired me the most in Business Administration and Statistics existed until I received it but I knew moment? was my math teacher Mrs. Disorbo my at American University. He even created this was something I only imagined “Get You” by Daniel Caesar junior year. his very own business, with the help of existing. Business is basically my his brother, Christian. whole life and this award when I What is a day in the life of Christian What aspect of college are you most learned of it felt like the award meant like? looking forward to? Which teacher inspired you the most? for me. All the things I did to create A day in the life of Christian consists of I am looking forward to having a fun It would have to be two teachers: Mrs the business man of myself were all in waking up and checking my phone for a campus to be on, mostly for playing frisbee Micari who gave me a very versatile set hopes of achieving something like this, bunch of nonsense notifi cations. I usually outside or just having so many places to of business skills each year of high school and it is truly magisterial to see that an do not eat breakfast, but a bowl of cereal study. through her classes, and Mrs Taillon, who actual award came with that hard work. is usually enough for me. In the morning, I only had for one year but she gave me I will usually just sit in my bed watching What will you miss about CHS? a learning experience in business that How do you want to be remembered youtube or netfl ix on my phone for a few I am going to miss being a senior at CHS without it would make me a different at CHS? hours very unproductively. I also love because I always loved walking around person. There’s two key points I hope to be to go on my computer and just look at the hallways during class because I was remembered by: fi rst, one of the best shoes and sneakers that I can’t buy, but a senior and had nothing better to do. It What do you like best about the dressed students to ever enter the doors looking at pictures always fascinates me. was always relaxing to just go around the Besides watching videos and looking at business department? of Cheshire High School, and second, a school with my friends and do random shoes, I love to just randomly eat snacks My favorite part has to be the plethora of business man at heart. stuff because that’s what being a senior is choices when it comes to what you could throughout the day. Later in the evening is all about. take. There is such a broad spectrum to when I have the most fun. I usually hang what you can learn, and I know from out with a couple of friends playing ping Describe your ideal breakfast. taking 9 total I have now, after these 4 pong, basketball, or going out to the turf My ideal breakfast is a massive bowl of years, enhanced my business knowledge to do whatever. These sessions will take fruity pebbles and orange juice. because of all the many unique classes. me and my friends through the night until at least 11 or 12. After that, we might go If you could only shop from one clothing If you could go back to freshman year, out to get some late night food or just go store for the rest of your life what would what would you tell yourself? chill at someone’s house. After a long it be? The main thing I’d tell myself is don’t be day like that, I will go back to my bed to Urban Outfi tters. They have the essentials so bad at biology. But in all seriousness watch more videos or browse the internet. I would tell my freshman self to work as Finally, I end my day with a good night sleep, usually way too late at night. hard as I did senior year. My lax lifestyle back then really had a negative effect on Which teacher inspired you the most? 2 16 STUDENT LIFE Rampage June 2018 Kailin Guo’s Triple Threat- Spanish- Math, Science & German Joseph Chen List three things you are obsessed with and why By Simran Kaur 2018 I’m currently obsessed with the Flash, Joe Chen has been incredibly because it’s an amazing show, and I’ve involved in the Spanish classes offered binge-watched one and a half seasons to him. He dedicated a lot of his time of it in the past half week. I will always to excel in the subject and recieve the be obsessed with books, but right now Spanish spotlight. On his free time, Joe I’m obsessed with Leigh Bardugo’s plays volleyball and is involved in the Grishaverse. I really love her characters, Young Democrats. Joe is going to attend and the elements of magic in her stories. University of Pittsburgh with a major in Finally, I am obsessed with sleep. It’s great. pharmacy.

Describe your ideal breakfast. What extracurriculars have you been a I think I already said this but warm part of during your time at CHS? chocolate chip cookies and ice cream I have been part of Young Democrats, CHS would be great. It’s basically eating that Bible Study, Chess Club, and CHS Boys weird cookie cereal with milk, but better in Volleyball. every possible way. Any advice for underclassmen? What is your favorite song at the Do not procrastinate, especially when it moment? comes to anything college related. Also, By Simran Kaur 2018 I don’t really have a favorite song, but I join any club that interests you. You meet a I usually wake up at 6, hit snooze, and then like Nathan Sharp’s cover of “The Day” lot of amazing people at clubs. scramble to school. At school, I somehow Kailin Guo has excelled in many from My Hero Academia. subjects which led to her recieving the manage to survive and then after school, I math, science, and German spotlights. What is your favorite Spanish word? usually have a club and/or sport and if I do Who is your role model? Why? La salchicha- Sausage not, then I go home and do homework and Her dedication to each subject has made My role model is my sister. She also her a well rounded student. Kailin will be sleep. had super long hair, glasses, and went to Describe your ideal breakfast. taking her talents to UCLA as a major in college in LA, so I think I’m basically Chemistry for the pre-med track. Cinnamon french toast with a side of a fruit What is one of the strangest things that doing the exact same things she is (but salad happened to you during class? better, obviously). How do you want to be remembered at In my sophomore English class, one CHS? What was your favorite thing about high student decided to write a short story about What is one embarrassing high school school? an old lady mating with her cats (he didn’t I want to be remembered as the person experience that sticks out in your mind? who was and always will be happily My favorite thing about high school was get sent down to Guidance or the AP offi ce Once, in marching band, in freshman year, being in the same class as a best friend. though). underdressed (or alternatively, the person I accidentally wore my backpack onto the who showed up in pants instead of a dress). It just makes the class so much more fi eld at the Highland performance, and enjoyable and fun. Do you have any unusual habits or several hundred elementary schoolers and What extracurriculars have you been a quirks? my previous teachers saw me marching What are you most looking forward to I sometimes create popsicles out of drinks part of during your time at CHS? around with a drawstring backpack. I have been in Anime Club, Science in college? like Sprite, Gatorade, etc. (even in the Bowl, Greater New Haven Math League, I’m most looking forward to get outside of winter) What are your goals for after high Cheshire and explore. New England Math League, and my Scifi school? Fantasy Book Club. I’ve tried Mock I want to not fail college, and get into Trial, and been a part of Medical Interest Which teacher inspired you the most? medical school, and then become some Senora Velez Association and Key Club for a year or sort of doctor. Hopefully. two. What is a day in the life of Joe like?

Latin- Jack Stanton

well with the class and enjoying every bit with so many things, including the come- of it! Mrs. Oparowski says Stanton is full dic mind that is rattling off joke after joke of limitless potential. Stanton will attend in this spotlight. They’ve given me so Boston College and major in Economics much and made me want to be better for this upcoming fall. myself and for them. Also Magistra Op- arowski, because she could be the cool- What is your favorite silly word? est person I’ve ever met. Also also, Coach Squeegee? Lee. I don’t enjoy his hard roll debates but enjoy everything else. What advice - academic or social - do you have for younger peers? What is your favorite type of gum? Enjoy your 4 years in Ramland. Make Sweet mint, but only sweet not wintergreen Congrats sure to get all of those silly little essays and or peppermint homeworks in, but this is your one time in high school, so enjoy everything you can. What is your favorite Disney movie? Class of 2018 Monsters, Inc What is one superpower you wish you had? Apple or Android? By Shivani Padhi 2018 You Shapeshifting or Transportation. If you Who do you think I am? Apple say fl ying you’re crazy How do you want to be remembered at Where do you see yourself in 10 years? CHS? Rock! Jack Stanton is said to be funny, witty and On a honeymoon with my third wife. (Just I hope that everyone remembers all of the amiable by his friends and teachers. Stan- a little joke for the editor of this). But seri- work that I, along with my other wonderful ton being dedicated to latin since seventh ously, I hope to be working in a big city class offi cers and Senate members, put in grade, has put in a lot of hard work to ex- (big lights, big dreams, looking pretty). I to hopefully make CHS better, especially cel in the subject. In his last year of latin hope to still be around many of the great me getting the school fruit snacks. I hope at Cheshire High School, Stanton took AP friends that I met in high school, possibly everyone remembers the good jokes and Latin, one of most challenging courses even with a lady friend, and enjoying ev- not all the times I stuttered over a punch- available at Cheshire High School with- erything I’ve worked for. line. And most of all I hope everyone re- in the language department. Despite the members all of the great times because I rigour of the course, Stanton is putting up Who is your role model? Why? know that I will. My parents, because they’ve blessed me 2 Rampage June 2018 STUDENT LIFE 17 Female Social Studies- Cheshire Baseball State Alexis Kaider Champs! By Mike Lewis 2019 Saturday, June 9th. Palmer Field in Middletown. The Ridgefi eld Tigers were the only team standing between the Rams and Class LL glory. It was a hard fought battle, with neither team allowing a run until the fi nal inning. However, it was pitcher Ben DeLaubell (who had a no-hitter into the fi fth) who batted in the game winning run in the top of the 7th. The Rams fi nished the game with three outs before mobbing the mound, celebrating what many thought was impossible. Cheshire baseball had their fi rst state title in a quarter of a century, a moment that will always be remem- bered by the athletes and fans.

By Don Therkildsen 2018

Lexi Kaider has shown exceptional effort and achievement in her What extracurriculars have you been Social Studies classes. She participates apart of during your time at CHS? in a multitude of extracurriculars, such I was the manager of the CHS Boys as the Young Republicans club and the Varsity Soccer team for three years, manager to the CHS Boys Varsity Soccer which I can honestly say was one of my team for three years. She is going to favorite experiences of high school. I Saint Michael’s College, where she will was involved in the Young Republicans major in biology. Club, and I was an offi cer of the club this year. I have also participated in Relay for Where are you going to college? What Life for two years, which I recommend are you majoring in? for everyone. It is a great experience Saint Michael’s College. I will most with an even greater cause. likely major in biology. How do you want to be remembered What is your favorite era in history? at CHS? That’s a tough one, but probably the I would like to be remembered as a kind 1920s. That time period is so much fun person and a hard worker. At the end of to learn about. the day though, how I see myself is more important. I would simply love to leave If you could live in any decade, what CHS knowing that I have positively would it be and why? impacted someone else’s time at the The 1950s. I really love the fi lms, the school. music, and the clothes from this decade - it all seems so exciting. If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? If you could meet anyone in history, Mahatma Gandhi. who would it be and why? Franklin D. Roosevelt, he’s my favorite How have you grown since a freshmen president. I’d also like to meet Henry entering this school to a senior leaving Ford. I’ve toured one of his estates and this school? I’d love to tell him how lovely it was. Coming from a small Catholic school with a class of only about forty students, What is a day in the life of Lexi Kaider I entered high school pretty clueless like? regarding how to dress, how to act, and I always start my day by thinking about who to talk to. As I am leaving high what I am most excited for. Going to school now, I have not only gained more school is fun for me because I love to independence and confi dence, but I have learn. After school I usually babysit my also grown in the sense of discovering little friends Logan and Ava, and then who I am as a person. come home for a family dinner. I fi nd the key to each day is reminding myself to stay positive and believe in myself.

Spontaneous Spotlight- Zak Mahoney “I want to be remembered as the kid who always puts a smile on everyone’s faces” 2 18 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Rampage June 2018 Male Science- Will Brydon

By Simran Kaur 2018 career path in either paleontology or medi- cine. I am still a bit undecided but I know Will Bryden has excelled in that I am committed to a career in science. the science department which caused him to earn the science spotlight. He If you were to ever have lunch with has taken many vigorous courses such anybody-- living or dead-- who would as AP Chemistry and AP Physics. His it be? hard work and fun nature has made him I would have lunch with hillary clinton. a very likable person at the school. He I know this is an unpopular opinion but I will continue his studies as a double love her so much and would kill to have major in Geology and Molecular and lunch with her. Cell Biology at University of Connecti- cut. On his freetime, he also spends his What is in your pocket right now? What is something you absolutely time as a member of the CHS Marching My phone and two cents. Do you have any unusual quirks or can’t stand? Band. habits? Black olives. I love the lunch ladies Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I absolutely love making slime. Even with all my heart but when they put How does it feel to receive the science Anywhere but Connecticut. Am I right? more so touching it. black olives in the salad it is a real turn spotlight? off. It feels amazing to receive the science Who is your role model? If you could go back to freshman year, spotlight, and I am so honored. My role model is someone who very few what would you tell yourself? Favorite movie? people will know; it is Cheng I Sao. I can- Jurassic Park How will you use your knowledge of not do her justice by telling her life story If I could tell my freshman self one thing, science after high school? in a few short sentences so I urge you to I would reassure him that everything I plan to double major in Geology and watch the Extra History episode about her worked out in Cheshire and to not worry Molecular and Cell Biology at UCONN (It is on youtube). She is actually a really about fi nding my social clique. which will hopefully lead me down a cool woman.

Female English- Male English- Elizabeth Boyer Ben Fleury

By Shivani Padhi 2018 writing because with every draft, it will By Shivani Padhi 2018 er. Sorry, but it’s hard to choose. improve. Benjamin Fleury is one of the If you were to write a book, what genre Elizabeth Boyer is a exceptional best and eloquent writers in cheshire highs would it be and what sort of plot would swimmer, a outstanding students, and an What is your favorite genre? school. He is a very versatile writer and it have? amiable peer and also an intuitive writer. Historical Fiction student as he is excelled in the numerous It would be a science-fi ction/fantasy Boyer immense talent is english has the amounts of literature courses at cheshire book, dealing with a person lost between capacity to move people as they read her What was the last thing you ate? the school. In addition to his writing dimensions for a long time fi nding his compassionate poetry and essays. Boyers Belvita Bar skills, Ben also spends his time perform- way home and dealing with the ramifi ca- dedication and hard work towards the ing for the CHS Drama Club. Next year, tions of that. I’ve actually started writing fi eld of english is something that stands What is one talent you wished you Fleury will continue his strong passion in it a little bit, but it’s far from done, and out—all of her previous english teachers had? literature at UCONN where he will be ma- I’ve basically started over. have been impressed by Boyers hard and Being able to play an instrument well. joring in English with a focus in creative dedication in her english class.Next year, writing. If you could build a mansion anywhere Boyer will be attending Harvard Univer- Looking back, what is one thing you’ll in the world, where would you build it? sity but she is not sure what she will be always remember about CHS? What is your favorite book? Somewhere picturesque, like at the top of majoring is...but the doors to English and Being a student athlete as part of the I’d say it’s a tie between Watchmen by a waterfall or something. If I had enough literature are always open to her! Cheshire Girl’s Swimming and Diving Alan Moore and Under the Dome by money to build a mansion, I’d like to put team. Stephen King. it somewhere with a view, and by the Who is your favorite author? water. Jodi Picoult Do you believe in magic and/or super- If you could be any fi ctional character, stitions? who would you be? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What advice would you give to stu- Yes, I believe in superstition, especially It’s pretty hard to choose. Most fi ctional I’d love to be writing novels in 10 years, dents, much like yourself, who are before important things. characters have some kind of baggage probably while doing something else for looking to excel in English? that makes being them less than desirable. a steady paycheck, but that’s really what I It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of What is one of the strangest things A lot of superheroes come to mind with want to be doing. the reading, but always stay engaged and that happened to you during class? that one. With a lot of fi ctional characters, read the books. It becomes a lot more fun An early dismissal announcement from I don’t necessarily want to be them as that way. the school fl ooding. be friends with them. They’re their own unique person that I don’t to interfere in What advice would you give to aspir- What is something you absolutely can- as much as I don’t want them interfering ing creative writers? not stand? with me. If I’ve got to choose, I’d say Be confi dent in your work, and keep Mushrooms Eragon, Spider-man, or Martian Manhunt- 2 Rampage June 2018 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 19

Male Visual Artist- Corey Martin

By Shivani Padhi 2018

Being creative and artsy is in the long run. I wish I could have whatever I want all while making good What teacher inspires you the most? something Corey Martin has excelled in. put more effort and care into my money. Mr. Earley Through being in numerous art classes academics towards the beginning of such as studio art, drawing, painting and the year. Making it easier to apply for How do you want to be remembered at What is your favorite inspirational AP Studio Art, Martin is highly worthy of scholarships, to schools, etc. CHS? quote? receiving the male visual arts spotlight. I want to be remembered as the kid who “Success is sometimes the outcome of a He will attend Roger Williams University Where do you see yourself in 10 years? was respectful and kind to everyone and whole string of failures” and majoring in Architecture this fall. Hopefully owning my own fi rm in was just an all around good person. -Vincent Van Gogh Architecture (most likely commercial Apple or Android? and not residential). What is your favorite piece of artwork Name three things you couldn’t live Apple you’ve ever created? without What would you do if you knew you Either my lava lamp piece or the ice Family, Friends, Fun What’s your favorite color crayon and couldn’t fail? cubes. I drew both using graphite. why? If I knew I couldn’t fail I would defi nitely Any advice for underclassmen? Pacifi c Blue. Blue is my favorite color be an entrepreneur of some sort. I would Work hard cause it really pays off love to get to travel the world and do Female Visual Artist- Female Athlete- Taylor Wilson Mia Pulsciono By Shivani Padhi 2018

By Shivani Padhi 2018 Mia Pulisciano has won the Taylor Wilson has dedicated female spotlight for the class of 2018. much of her time in the visual arts She is an outstanding female athlete for department. She has taken many classes the class of 2018. She is truly deserving that range from painting to AP Art Studio. of this honor. Steve Trifone, the athletic Next year, Wilson will be attending Lyme director had no hesitation while choosing Academy College of Fine Arts where she Pulisciano for this spotlight. Next year, will be majoring in drawing. For more Pulisciano will be attending Endicott Col- about Wilson’s interest in art, stay tuned! lege and studying nursing.

What will you miss about CHS? What is the favorite piece of artwork Something that I will miss at CHS is the you’ve ever created? friendship I made with students and teach- It’s really hard to pick a favorite, but one of ers throughout my four years here. them is a mixed media piece of my friends Crocs. I think this is my favorite because I What advice - academic or social - do to their morals. I believe that when you spend a lot of time on it so the shoes would you have for younger students? do that, people look up to you and take look realistic. I used colored pencils for Something that I would tell the under- to heart your courage. It isn’t about how the shoes, but also incorporated pen and classmen is not to procrastinate and just good you are at school or sports as much photoshop. do your homework because those home- makes you happy. I think you should get as how kind and respectful you are as a work points are worth it in the end! the most out of life by experiencing new student. What is your favorite place to be? places and exploring new ideas. My favorite place to be is by the ocean Do you have any unusual habits or Any advice for underclassmen? where I’d probably be painting. quirks? Who is your best friend? Something else that I would tell the I like fi le my nails a lot My best friend is Sarah Votto, I can tell her underclassmen is that you don’t have to What is your favorite Disney movie? anything and I know she’ll always be there do anything you don’t want to in order to Monsters inc. What was your proudest moment for be popular or fi t in. ALWAYS be you. It throughout high school? me. goes farther than you think. What is your favorite course at CHS? My proudest moment in my high school My favorite course at CHS is Drawing 2. career was probably making it to the state What extracurriculars have you been a Who or what is your biggest infl uence championship in fi eld hockey my sopho- part of during your time at CHS? at CHS? What’s in your pocket right now? more year. Even though we lost, it was a I’ve been apart of Best Buddies, Anti- I think my father was my biggest infl u- Dolla dolla bills, y’all. really great accomplishment for the entire Bullying Club, and Body Positivity Club. ence at Cheshire High School. I mean I team. The feeling of being there and play- saw him everyday. But, he pushed me What is something you absolutely ing in the game was the best feeling in the How would you spend one million to be a better athlete everyday. He also cannot stand? world and I will never forget it. dollars? made sure that I was doing well in the I can’t stand when people judge others and I would spend a million dollars on lots of classroom. He had a legacy here and he try to bring them down. How do you want to be remembered at art supplies, vacations, clothes, but I’d also wanted me to have the same as him. I’m CHS? give some to different charities. going to miss seeing him everyday and What is the meaning of life for you? I want to be remembered as someone who miss him pushing me to be the best I can I think the meaning of life is to do what wasn’t afraid to be their true self and stick 2 20 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Rampage June 2018 Female Class Leader- Lauren Newton

By Shivani Padhi Lauren Newton proudly deserves to be civic engagement. At American University awarded the female class leader. Through I hope to become involved in the political search middle school and all throughout high atmosphere and eventually delve further CHSRampage school, Newton has proved that she is a into the fi eld. class leader by participating in the senate, organizing fundraiser, and creating events What’s in your pocket right now? at our school like B1 day. Newton is My car keys and a Cheshire Coffee gift heavily involved in the school community card are in my pocket (funny because I am with clubs such as JSA, fencing club, and writing this at Cheshire Coffee right now, held a imperative role in the CHS prom I defi nitely spend too much money here). committee. Next year, Newton will bring her charismatic personality to American What is your favorite type of music? University where she will be majoring in I am not a picky person when it comes political science and economics. to music I am the person that always just listens to the top hits. If someone were to write a book about you, what would the title be? What aspect of college are you most Follow us on Twitter Fig Beyond the Classroom looking forward to? @CHSRampage I am looking forward to meeting new Favorite movie? people and living a more independent Good Will Hunting is my personal favor- lifestyle. ite because of the strong message it sends. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? If you could meet anybody in the world Hopefully I have graduated college and dead or alive - who would it be? received my graduate degree. I plan to be Bill Gates is a desirable human to meet living in the suburbs of a city and having a because I have always wondered how he successful job. gained his fortune, his strategy to invest- ing, and his advice for everyday life. How do you want to be remembered at CHS? What motivates you to work hard? I would love to be remembered as some- The idea of helping others has always one that made a difference for the class of been a strong motivator of mine. Know- 2018 and the high school as a whole. The ing that I can positively impact another 2018 B-1 Day is an event I would love person’s life by organizing a meaningful my name to stay attached to and a legacy I event or want to leave behind.

What are your goals for after high school? My goal is to continue to stay involved with the communities I belong to through

Double Trouble: Class Leader and Social Studies- Isaac Moskowitz By Donnie Therkildsen 2018 Isaac Moskowitz has exhibited still trying to fi gure out whether that is a about. tremendous academic achievement in his bad thing or not. Social Studies courses. He has served as Any advice for underclassmen? the class of 2018’s class president since What is a day in the life of Isaac Mos- DELETE POWERSCHOOL ON YOUR his sophomore year. He will be attend- kowitz like? PHONES. You should NOT be checking ing Connecticut college, and his major is Wake up, eat a massive bowl of Cheerios your grades on the weekend or during undecided. He specifi cally said “How am (because breakfast is absolutely essen- any break - it will only cause you anxiety I supposed to know what I want to do for tial if you want to have a day fi lled with about something you cannot change. This the rest of my life?” energy and excitement). Walk to school does not mean to not care about school. and jam out to Awesome Mix 1 (from Just recognize that there is a time for What is your favorite era in history? Guardians of the Galaxy). Go to class and school, and a time for your own personal The ‘60s. This decade was fi lled with so make some funny jokes. Eat a peanut but- life. many events that shaped our country, like ter sandwich for lunch. Throw some food the Space Race, the Vietnam War, and the at my friend Logan. Go to cross country If you could meet anyone in the world, Civil Rights Movement. practice and run with my boys. Go home dead or alive, who would it be? and sleep! I would like to meet Chris Hemsworth and If you could live in any decade, what ask how he got so muscular in order to would it be and why? What extracurriculars have you been play the role of Thor in all of the Marvel I would love to live in Colonial America. apart of during your time at CHS? Movies. I know that living conditions might not I have served as the President of my class have been ideal but to experience the birth (2018) since my sophomore year, and What is one embarrassing high school of our nation would be super cool. have absolutely loved it. I also ran for the experience (or funny memory) that cross country, indoor/outdoor track teams sticks out in your mind? If you could meet anyone in history, and played percussion for the school Junior year I asked a foreign exchange who would it be and why? band. Outside of CHS I am a proud student to prom. She was from Denmark, Thomas Jefferson. Meeting the man who Boyscout. so I fi gured it’d be cute if I asked her out wrote the document that would establish in Dutch. I went up with it written on my the United States of America as its own, How do you want to be remembered at arm, asked her, and she had no idea what independent country would be insane. CHS? I was saying. Turns out that people from Also, he rocked that powdered wig. I would like to be remembered as some- Denmark speak Danish, not Dutch! (she one who worked hard for their school and said yes anyway) Do you have any unusual habits or put a smile on people’s faces. Hopefully quirks? B1 Day, an event me and some friends I eat the whole strawberry, even the leafy organized this year, becomes a tradition top. I also smile a little too big, but I’m at CHS that kids can really get excited 2 Rampage June 2018 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2018 21 2 22 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Rampage June 2018 The Ultimate Test: Valedictorian vs. Salutatorian Valedictorian vs. Salutatorian is a friendly rivalry lasting throughout their school years. Rampage put the two to a test of pop culture. Half points are awarded for clever answers/responses. Congratulations to both players for participating in this fun test.

What fl ag is this? b. Neymar Sal: C- (1 pt) c. Lionel Messi 8.) What three US Cities are the largest by d. New York population (Not in order)? 12.) What Roman hero performed the a. New York City, Boston, Dallas twelve labors for the King of Thrace? Val: A- “He has a cool name” (0pt) b. Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Chicago Sal: C (0 pt) c. Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City a. Hercules d. Cheshire, San Diego, Portland(OR) b. Romulus 5.) What musician was jailed on November c. Iove Courtesy: Google Images 6th of 2017 for two to four years in prison, Val: C - Everything’s better in Texas...but I d. Remus a. Azerbaijan yet was released in 2018 after being found think it’s move sparse?” (1 pt) +0.5 b. Seychelles not guilty? Sal: C- “I think I got this one” (1 pt) Val: A- Magistra, I hope you’re proud of c. Guyana a. Justin Bieber me!” (1 pt) d. Eswatini b. Meek Mill 9.) What is the only state capital in New Sal: A (1 pt) c. Kendrick Lamar England that does not house a McDonalds? Val: C- (0pt) d. XXXTentacion a. Providence, Rhode Island 13.) What YouTube video had the most Sal: C(0pt) b. Montpelier, Vermont views of any video in 2017 Val: D- “I don’t know pop culture, sorry” c. Augusta, Maine a. “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy 2.) Glee and Frozen actress Idina Menzel (0 pt) d. Hartford, Connecticut Yankee got her fi rst role on Broadway in which Sal: B- “um not Justin Bieber but other- b. “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa ft. musical? wise idk” ( 1 pt) Val: C- Those poor fellas” (1 pt) Charlie Puth a. Hamilton Sal: B- “Cheshire could probably be Ver- c. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran b. Rent 6.) What year was Heart of Darkness ac- mont’s largest city thb so defi natly going d. “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars c. Les Miserables tually published, which was written in by with Vermont” (1 pt) +0.5 d. The Phantom of the Opera Joseph Conrad as 1902? Val: A (1 pt) a. 1899 10.) What concept in Calculus does this Sal: A- (1 pt) “Just because I love Despa- Val: B-(1 pt) b. 1900 formula stem from?F(x2)=x1-f(x1)f’(x1) cito” +0.5 Sal: C (0 pt) c. 1901 a. Euler’s Method d. 1903 b. Newton’s Method 14.) What were Aladdin’s three wishes? 3.) This actor plays Captain America with- c. Shell Method a. To become a prince, free his family, and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Val: B- I’m defi netly letting Kalin down if d. L’Hopital’s Rule loads of money a. Chris Pine this is wrong” (0 pt) b. To become a prince, to be rescued from b. Chris Pratt Sal: C-”Oh I’ve never heard of this so...” Val: A - Yikes, haven’t done calculus since drowning, and to get rid of Jafar c. Chris Evans (0 pt) last year” ( 0 pt) c. To become a prince, to be rescued d. Chris Hemsworth Sal: A- “Maybe? I think?” (0 pt) from drowning, and to free the genie 7.) What’s the only major in Golf that Phil d. To become a prince, to be rescued from Val: C- “Marvels>DC” (1 pt) +0.5 Mickelson has not won? 11.) What is the New York Times long drowning, and to marry Jasmine Sal: C-(1 pt) a. U.S. Open standing motto? b. The Masters a. Wakanda Forever Val:D ( 0 pt) 4.) Which soccer player moved from FC c. PGA Championship b. If it matters to you, it matters to us Sal: C- (1 pt) Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain in the d. The Open Championship c. All the news that’s fi t to print summer of 2017 for a world record fee of d. The paper that stands for real values over €300 million? Val: B - This sounds hard (0 pt) WINNER: SALUTATORIAN a. Zinedine Zidane Sal: C-”oh but who watches golf” ( 0 pt) Val: D (0 pt) Class of 2018 Class Advisors Thank you for your help and support these past four years! 2 Rampage June 2018 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 23 Speeches You Won’t Hear On Graduation Day Seniors Share Words of Wisdom by Elizabeth Lurz there will be no more laughing attacks in and always letting us fi nd an occasion to Good morning students, spent at the turf with friends. It doesn’t study halls, naps on the senior walk, rotating throw together a classroom party. Our faculty, family, and friends. Thank you even take into consideration the 20 morning Shefs runs, or Jack Lamadeleine grade has not always been the easiest to for joining us to celebrate this exciting minute brisk and stressful morning walks dance battles. There will be no more handle at times, but I don’t think we have graduation of Cheshire High School’s over from the Bartlem lot junior year, or spending every day with our classmates, pushed any of you to retirement this year! Class of 2018. even senior year if you happen to be Will best friends, and favorite teachers. It’s hard And fi nally, to our families, congratulations As many cliche speeches do, I Boy. In essence, Cheshire High School to give those hugs and say goodbye to the for dealing with us for so long. Thank you thought I would start off with some math has been the central hub of our lives for place that has given us so much. Yet, how for supporting us in ways that we may not for a dramatic effect. We have spent six four great years. It is just what we have lucky are we to have gained this knowledge, even understand, and for helping us to grow and a half hours a day, 180 days a year, come to know. Of course, there are days these relationships, and these memories to into responsible, smart, and compassionate four years in a row, at Cheshire High when our tired teenage bodies will resist carry with us to the next exciting chapter in young adults. We strive to make you proud School. This multiplies out to a grand rolling out of bed at all costs. But in the our lives? and are so appreciative of you nudging us total of 4,680 hours spent inside this end, Cheshire High School is a place that So to my fellow classmates, I along on this journey. building. And as large as this number has taught us more than many of us will can say with ease that we owe ourselves a I’m sure this graduation ceremony is, in reality is should be doubled. admit. It is a place that has fostered our huge congratulations. Because while it was will add a few more hours to those 4,680, Because 4,680 does not include the self growth from the beginning, pushing not always easy, we always made it fun. especially while we have to sit through the countless hours our athletes, musicians, us to become people we are proud of. It is We lift each other up and make each other reading of the long list of 328 (?) names. and actors spend at practice. It doesn’t a place that welcomes radiating laughter laugh like no one else can. We are truly a Yet, these are the last hours that, after 4 include time for locker room meetings, and smiles. It’s a place of comfort, a place special group of people and I know that we years, we will be spending together in our pre-game rituals, and post-game Greg of acceptance, a place we can call home. will all fi nd success in our lives to come. home. All 328 of us will be turning the interviews. 4,680 doesn’t account for And it is this sense of home that To our teachers and administrators who got page to our next exciting chapter, whether the hours spent in clubs after school, makes this graduation an emotional one. us here, thank you. Your positive attitude it be work, the military, or college. And that maybe a few extra if you’re Lauren We must leave behind these four years of towards life and learning instills a passion makes today a great day to celebrate us! It’s Newton. It doesn’t include Friday fond memories. Sure, we won’t have to in each and every one of us. Thank you for a day to hug and rejoice and be proud of all nights in the infamous student section write another FRQ or slave over one more supporting us through our dire crises (AKA that we have done and all that we are about or 6:45 AM psychology retests or the calculus test or walk down that terribly college applications), staying after to help to do. Congrats CHS Class of 2018!!! endless impromptu summer nights crowded and sweaty middle hallway. But us, never letting us down with life advice, by Sean Roach

Good Afternoon, peers, teachers, Magistra Oparowski choreographed dance. the earth. Some of us venturing into the administrators, friends, family, and fellow We went on school trips to museums and military to fi ght for our country, Others But no matter where we go, no graduates. debate conferences meeting new people going into the workforce, directly applying matter how far our slingshot sends us and having new experiences. We went to everything they have learned. Others of us from CHS it’s important to take every We all sit here together, at the last the football games in the freezing cold going on to college across the country and single thing we have learned here, every event in our high school careers, at the end to cheer on our school while waving the across the globe. Some going all the way to single experience that pulled us back in of our childhood, and on the cusp of our super fan fl ag. We went to six fl ags and Canada or Ireland, while others are staying our slingshot, both the good and bad ones, future. We are in a giant slingshot pulled lake compounce for fun days of “learning”. in Connecticut, like the 40 of us going to and wholeheartedly fl y into our next stage all the way back, ready to be released into We got to leave school early because of UConn. in life. the adult world. It’s weird to think how everything from power outages to fl ooded different we are now from just four years But from this moment forth, we are all hallways to a funny smell in the school. ago. spreading out and choosing our own path, But when we actually were in school, in choosing where our slingshot is going We were all short little freshmen each of our classes we made connections to send us. But no matter where we are walking through this big asbestos fi lled with our teachers and peers while learning sent, we are sent forward into the future. school with our freshman backpacks full of something that interested us, or at least We are sent into an unfamiliar place. every single binder that we owned. At our suffering through a subject that we hated Where will we be and what will we be time here we experienced everything from together. rap battles to underwater hallways. And doing in fi ve years, in ten years? Will we We all developed so much as with everything we experienced we were be driven around by self driving ubers or people and learned so much through pulled a little further back in our slingshots. by our own fl ying drones?Will someone every experience we had. And With every On our sports teams we competed in graduating here today be part of the fi rst experience we had we got pulled back championship games and learned the colony on Mars or make breakthroughs in a little further in our slingshot, to the value of hard work and teamwork. In our gene therapy. Will it be the norm to pick point where we are now. The rubber band school musicals we worked hard to put the hair color and the sex of our children. stretched as far as it can. on amazing productions to entertain the Will vacations simply be putting on VR audience and make them both laugh and Now it’s time to go out in the world. It’s glasses. Will our children laugh at us when cry. We danced the night away at prom and time to take all that we have learned, and we tell them about smartphones? But most had fun screaming along to “Apple Bottom release the slingshot, shooting us into the importantly, will Netfl ix ever bring Mean Jeans” and watching professoresa’s and world. Every single person is going in a Girls back? The opportunity for the future different direction, all spreading across and where we can go is endless. 2 24 QUOTABLE QUOTES Rampage June 2018 uotable What will you miss about CHS? uotes

Q “Probably the acquain- Q tances I’m never gonna see “I have been a senior for again” over 50 years and I keep -Sean Roach “I’ll miss my squad” coming back for more.” 2018 -Mia Pulisciano ~The Ram 2018 1957

“I’m going to miss the “I”m going to miss sporting events and being seeing the people I able to play with my friends” “The science department, who grew up with everyday” -Sam Oris showed me what I 2018 want to do in life” ~Elizabeth Boyer2018 ~Ian McNamee 2018

“Cheshire sports and the support among student athletes” -Matt Brough “All my theater 2018 memories” “The -Donnie friendships Therkildsen III 2018 we’ve made” -Lizzy Cahill 2018

“Nothing” ~ Nelson Mai 2018

“You” “I will miss the -Charlie Pettit football games” ~ Megan Kroqi 2018 2018

“Athletics” Matt Engels 2018

“I’m going to miss the “All of the good good food, athletes” the good ~ Lauren Noonan 2018 friends, and the good times, so let’s eat” Christophe Gessman 2018