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laws could be put in place to pro- Child stars need greater protection tect them. O A She developed an eating disor- ing to Metro. The channel was on For example, with the crip- N E der working on iCarly, which she hiatus for thirteen months. pling pressure Jennette McCurdy struggled to overcome. But when During that time, there were ru- suff ered, which led to an eating Family classic fi lms, shows, she started working on her new mors of divorce spreading amongst disorder, why were there no child entertainment have left a lasting show, Sam & Cat, she relapsed. their fans. Many people were fo- psychiatrists on set monitoring impact on pop culture, but the When interviewed about her cused on the Shay and Colette re- the child actors’ wellbeing? This greatest impact might be left on work on the Nickelodeon show, lationship, but imagine if you were could have helped prevent the the child stars who made the me- Sam & Cat, McCurdy told the one of their children. Your parents progression of her illness. It could dia that we know and love today. Huff Post, “the shallowness of my have immense pressure on their also give child actors a safe outlet Yet where we see a family classic, success...made me resent it. That relationship due to infi delity, your to vent any problems they may be we can almost always see a horror resentment festered, providing father is dealing with alcoholism having, whether from the job pres- story. even more fuel for my disordered and is going away to rehab, and sure or problems with other actors Vulnerable children, whether eating. I actively began to engage the whole internet knows. or the show’s crew. It could protect they want to be stars or not, are in anorexic behavior again.” Even with child privacy laws, their lives. exposed to an array of dangers. McCurdy is just one of the such as the Children’s Online Their parents or guardians have More child stars have been coming many former child stars exploit- Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the option to sit in and observe, but forward to detail the struggles and ed by stardom. Some young stars which protects children under the is that enough if the parents’ inten- awful situations they were put have been exposed to the dark side age of thirteen by placing their tions are not known? The parent through. But, even with all those of the media through other means, guardians in control of what infor- or guardian could easily dismiss coming out against the Hollywood like YouTube. mation can be collected on them, the child’s welfare if it means they dream, it does not appear that The Shaytards are one example not all kids are protected under get a fat check; in fact, it happens much has changed to protect those of a family vlogging channel that this law. Thus, many apps and often enough that it is not at all minors. has caused family problems. programs have special settings shocking. Jennette McCurdy, well known The family channel, with 4.89 for child content and child content Some notable names of child as Sam Puckett in Nickelodeon’s million followers, has been active- producers, but the Shaytard chil- actors who were used for fi nancial iCarly, is an example of how fame ly posting since 2009. The channel dren are not protected. gain by their own parents include has a damaging eff ect on minors. is run by Shay Carl Butler and his Children are not legally able to Macaulay Culkin, who lost a great With the iCarly reboot well un- wife Colette; together they have consent: it is up to their parents or amount of his fortune due to his derway, many of its former leads fi ve children. guardians. The Shaytard kids, as parents divorcing, and Shirley are all set to return. However, Mc- Their vlogs mainly revolve well as other child stars, are at the Temple, whose parents spent most Curdy has not publicly mentioned around the family’s daily life, mercy of their parents or guard- of her $3.2 million earnings by the returning, or even acknowledged which, as it is, seems harmless. ians. time she was old enough to get the reboot, according to News- But when you take into account Besides the cyberbullying and into her own bank account, leaving week. all the ups and downs families go harassment done to the family and her a measly $44,000, according to McCurdy, in a now deleted through, it is a lot. In 2016, the children through their social me- Insider. bio from her website, jennettem- family was caught in a scandal. dia, it is likely they faced similar There are no laws in place pro- ccurdy.com, wrote, “I started out Shay Carl was exposed for having issues in their personal lives, and tecting the minor’s earnings for as a child actor...that certainly lent an aff air with an adult performer. even at school. All the children them.Imagine having no control some psychological trauma (sound The family stayed silent on the were minors at the time. over your earnings, and then being guys can be especially creepy!)” matter, but nine months later, Shay Should it be legal for children used by people you think you can McCurdy has been quite open Carl came forward with an apolo- to be stars when they are put un- trust, for money. about her personal struggles. She gy. der enormous pressure, sometimes There need to be more protec- has come forward about how her He claimed full responsibility, even put in dangerous situations? tions put in place. There are too acting jobs triggered her eating and apologized profusely, later It would be nearly impossible to many instances when kids are disorders. She felt immense pres- adding he was dealing with alco- outright ban them since their par- emotionally, mentally, and physi- sure to be a role model for kids. holism and going to rehab, accord- ents or guardians consent but more cally exploited for fi nancial gain. Skyline Staff Executive Board: Staff: Letter Policy: Enana Abdulhussain, Tristan Alibudbud, Skyline accepts letters to the Sports Editor: Erika Rich Maritza Elena, Logan Faulk, Natalia editor on a wide variety of Skyline reserves Features Editor: Mahira Shujathullah Garcia-Avila, Tessa Goodman, Alexander topics. Letters must not be the right to edit News Editor: Orlina Abdulhussain Hirsch, Neeraja Kumar, Farwah Mirza, Lily libelous or defamatory, and all copy and is Morgan, Nicea Scheeler must be signed. They may be brought to room A-136, given to under no obligation Advisor: Dan Fliegel an editor, emailed to to print any letter [email protected], or Photographers: Tessa Goodman at any time. mailed to Skyline c/o Willowbrook High School, News Skyline February 25, 2021 3 More Americans receive Covid vaccine M E A COVID-19 vaccine can cause it was in late January. 32,559 vac- 37.8% of the doses administered S W mild side eff ects after the fi rst or cines were administered on Feb- went to residents in the suburbs, second dose, including pain, red- ruary 1, as reported by The Chi- according to IDPH. About 8.3% The fi rst supply of COVID-19 ness, or swelling where the shot cago Tribune. Over the fi rst week of the state’s population had then vaccine receiving Emergency Use was given, fever, muscle pain, of February, an average of 55,455 received at least one dose of the Authorization by the U.S. Food chills, nausea and vomiting, and vaccinations had been adminis- vaccine, and less than 2.4% of the and Drug Administration (FDA) swollen lymph nodes. After get- tered daily in Illinois. The next state’s has been fully vaccinated, began distribution in the U.S. on ting a vaccine there is a possibility week, the average was 45,787. as stated by IDPH. December 14, 2020. During the of being monitored for 15 minutes The federal government has de- “There’s still a much higher initial period, referred to as Phase in case of any immediate reac- livered 2,385,950 doses of vaccine likelihood that someone is not 1a, supplies were limited, and tions. Most side eff ects happen to Illinois since distribution began immunized, and we need to get to therefore allocated to health care within the fi rst three days and typ- in mid-December and 1,549,108 70% to 80% to achieve herd im- personnel and long-term care res- ically last only one to two days. doses had been administered. So munity,” Pinsky said. idents and staff . By January 21, The COVID-19 vaccine may far, 346,773 people had been fully A relative of WBHS student the vaccine supply was increased cause side eff ects similar to signs vaccinated by mid-February, ac- Hiba Mirza has been vaccinated. in order for Phase 1b to begin. and symptoms of COVID-19. cording to The Daily Herald. Mirza described their symptoms. Pfi zer-BioNTech COVID-19 If there has been exposure to “It’s exciting that more people “The fi rst dose was not too bad, vaccine has an effi cacy rate of COVID-19, and symptoms devel- are getting vaccinated than there as in no sickness, but the second 95%. This means that about 95% op for more than three days after are new cases. That’s defi nitely dose was really bad for his health of people who get the vaccine are getting vaccinated, or the symp- good news,” said Dr. Jonathan for a few days. He had a lot of protected from infection with the toms last more than two days, it is Pinsky, medical director of in- headaches, chills and a huge fe- COVID-19 virus. This vaccine recommended to self-isolate and fection control and prevention at ver, and a lot of muscle soreness is for people age 16 and older. It get tested, as specifi ed by Mayo Edward Hospital in Naperville, to and dizziness,” said Mirza. requires two injections given 21 Clinic. The Daily Herald. “But it’s still a Another WBHS student, Iza- days apart. The second dose can On February 8, Illinois public very small percentage of the pop- bella Carmona, has a brother who be given up to six weeks after the health offi cials said 58,189 ulation that has received a vac- has been vaccinated. fi rst dose if needed, as specifi ed COVID-19 vaccinations were cination, and to have an impact “He had the Pfi zer vaccine; he by Mayo Clinic. administered, bringing the state on transmissions, you need a lot said it felt like any other shot he’s The Moderna COVID-19 vac- total to 1,417,156. The number of more people immunized.” gotten. His arm hurt the next day cine has an effi cacy rate of 94.1%. Illinois residents who have been In suburban Cook County, an from where he got the shot, but This vaccine is for people 18 and fully vaccinated, meaning they estimated 2.3% of the popula- it didn’t last too long,” said Car- older. It requires two injections have received both of the required tion was fully vaccinated as of mona. “He did feel a bit fatigued, given 28 days apart. The second two shots, reached 311,569 as Monday, February 8. In addi- but that also didn’t last too long, dose can be given up to six weeks reported by The Chicago Tribune. tion, 7.7% of the population had and after getting his second shot after the fi rst dose if needed, also The daily number of vaccina- received at least one dose of the he said he didn’t feel any side ef- according to Mayo Clinic. tions was signifi cantly higher than vaccine. Since mid-December, fects.” Hybrid learning is the next phase around the area N K the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This learning in person. began full hybrid learning around S W can be complicated, as schools Students seem thrilled with the late October and closed promptly must open as safely and as quick- return as supported by multiple after new restrictions were put in District 88 Willowbrook and ly as possible, and remain open to social media posts on the District order from the Illinois State gov- Addison Trail High Schools are achieve the benefi ts of in-person 45 and 48 social media pages. ernment. The school went back still contemplating the timing of learning. Hybrid scheduling has also given into hybrid learning after winter their move to hybrid for a variety Hybrid schedules allow a tran- these schools the ability to use re- break. of reasons, including concerns over sitional period for students to mote learning on days of inclem- “It involves me going into teacher vaccinations and safety, adjust back to normal in-person ent weather. Snow days may be a school twice a week,” said Sejal. parental preferences, COVID-19 learning. In addition, they provide relic of the past. “It’s pretty straightforward with a rates and recommendations of the many of the common and missed Information on school schedul- few changes to the schedule when state and DuPage County. Near- benefi ts of in-person learning. ing and hybrid programs is varied unexpected circumstances hap- by Fenton High School, which is Meanwhile, many local area across district websites. Some are pen.” in the same conference for most high schools have already adopted more clear than others in their hy- According to Sejal, the school sports, is in a similar position and a hybrid schedule, including both brid planning. Students in hybrid has also begun to open up the is still completely remote, accord- York High School and Hinsdale school districts such as York and school for sports activities. Aca- ing to their school website. School District 86 ever since Octo- Naperville School 204 feel there demic extracurriculars have been According to the CDC, com- ber of 2020. As of February, both are benefi ts to the hybrid schedule. strictly remote. munities need to plan safe delivery District 45 and 48, WB’s feeder One student from York participat- “It’s all about adapting to all the of in-person instruction in K-12 districts, have returned to an AM/ ing in hybrid learning, Sejal Re- new changes,” said Sejal. “Things schools in which they protect stu- PM hybrid schedule in which stu- shamwala, gave her opinion of the are confusing but I’m sure students dents, teachers, and staff and slow dents spend half their class time learning modality. York originally will get used to this eventually. ” 4 Skyline Skyline February January 25,2012 2021 News ISBE adds a new learning standard these rules, here’s what the stan- edge of academic material but will student.” L M dards really accomplish. This pro- have to demonstrate knowledge in For some, though, the issue S posed rule amends the section of concepts that are not only conten- isn’t lack of education; it’s sim- With the majority of Illinois the Illinois Administrative Code tious but push an overtly political ply lack of tolerance for the issues schools closed for almost an entire that governs standards for Illinois ideology.” these standards bring forward. year as a result of the pandem- teachers. Because all public school This story hits particularly “The biggest argument I’ve ic, tensions around the state have teachers in Illinois must become close to home, as one Willow- seen is, ‘Most teachers were al- been running high. To add to these licensed before obtaining a job brook junior, Eric Veal Jr, is a ready doing this, why does it need unique educational circumstances, in a school, this rule would aff ect member of the ISBE Student Ad- to be standard?’” said Veal. “If a new controversial issue was in- almost every educator, and future visory Council. Veal was chosen most teachers are already incorpo- troduced at the end of last year. educator. for the position to specifi cally rating these practices, why is it an In December, the Illinois State Most “controversial” provi- work in the Diversity and Equality issue that we’re proposing them?” Board of Education (ISBE) pro- sions of this rule do not diff er from subcommittee, helping inspire the On February 17th, the Joint posed a new rule that would re- the pre-existing provisions, but the Board to make important decisions Committee of Administrative quire culturally responsive teach- wording in others has the opposi- about diversity and inclusion for Rules (JCAR), which consists of ing and learning standards to be tion concerned that teachers with all Illinois students and schools. twelve lawmakers from the Gen- incorporated into all Illinois teach- certain ideological views may feel This new rule is something he and eral Assembly, ruled in favor of er training and professional devel- unwelcome in schools after being the other members of his subcom- the culturally responsive teaching opment programs. Ideally, this rule asked to “embrace and encourage mittee advised on, making the con- and learning standards, approving would expand training to include inclusive viewpoints.” To the op- troversy surrounding it devastating them and passing them into law. issues of equity and equality, im- position, the idea of training ed- to many in our community. When “I feel elated that standards perative when it comes to teaching ucators to appropriately interact asked about the controversy, Veal across our state are now made to children of all backgrounds. with students of all backgrounds, stressed that most of the opposi- include all students, especially stu- But some critics throughout ethnicities, sexualities, and gender tion was due to inadequate infor- dents who look like me and identi- the state believe otherwise. Many identities does not matter as much mation about the standards. fy as minorities,” Veal explained. have said that this rule requires as ensuring that they’re smart “A lot of people don’t know “These standards will impact educators to embrace left-leaning enough to educate these children what the standards are for, and teachers and students for genera- ideology and prioritize political in the fi rst place. An op-ed pub- what they do,” said Veal. “The tions, so I’m ecstatic that lawmak- and social activism in classrooms lished in the Chicago Tribune standards are not something re- ers are actually putting forth eff ort at a time when Illinois schools are stated, “With these new proposed sponsible for indoctrinating stu- to make sure that everyone is re- already struggling. standards in place, a teacher in dents, rather giving teachers tools ceiving the highest quality of ed- While some are up in arms Illinois will need not demonstrate to make their classrooms more eq- ucation.” about the left and right regarding competency in their basic knowl- uitable and more inclusive to every Store-bought baby food may be dangerous ers and their testing data: Gerber, The FDA has not set offi cial A representative from the com- M S Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, standardized guidelines and reg- pany has told various news sourc- F E Nurture, and Hain Celestial Group. ulations for baby food regarding es that this meeting wasn’t a secret In a recent report to Congress There were still many other com- this yet. There are some limits and was done to fi gure a solution from the House Subcommittee on panies that refused to cooperate placed on arsenic in rice cereal, to the growing toxicity problem. Economic and Consumer Policy, with this investigation: Walmart and some limits on arsenic, lead, They even provided documents investigators discovered that many and Sprout Organic Foods were and cadmium in water, juice, and and information about what is in of the ingredients found in baby some of them. candy, as mentioned by The New their food. Since the meeting, the food have harmful amounts of tox- Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Demo- York Times. company has tried to reduce those ic heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cratic Representative from Illinois, The investigation also revealed high numbers through ingredient mercury, and cadmium. These is the head of the subcommittee reports on a secret presentation changes and more testing, with metals were found in both organic that carried out the investigation. given to the FDA by the Hain Ce- some level of success thus far, ac- and inorganic baby foods. He has said their decision to re- lestial Group back in August 2019. cording to CNN. According to The New York main uncooperative “raises the This presentation revealed that this No offi cial actions have been Times, these metals consumed concern that perhaps they have company, like many others, con- taken as of now, but the subcom- over time can lead to brain dam- evidence of even higher metallic ducts tests on their food prior to mittee is calling on the FDA to set age, behavioral issues, and death. content in their baby foods, com- the fi nished product and usually on standardized guidelines regarding Their eff ects on a growing child pared to their competitors,” as re- each ingredient separately. How- heavy metals in baby food and test- are detrimental to their mental ported by The New York Times. ever, the complete product is what ing on fi nished products. Parents development, as young children In a conversation with CNN, should be tested to get an accurate and guardians are being asked to are sensitive to these neurotoxic Kishanmurti has said the numbers number on the metal levels, as the watch what they are feeding their chemicals. showed hundreds of parts per bil- actual numbers of toxic metals, in children and take precautions. This report came about after lion of dangerous metals in baby the end, turned out higher than the gathering information from four food; that number should stay data collected from the ingredients diff erent baby food manufactur- within the single digits range. on their own. Features Skyline February 25, 2021 5 WB observes Black History Month month long celebration, Willow- Lංඅඒ Mඈඋ඀ൺඇ brook hosted a special in-school Sඍൺൿൿ Wඋංඍൾඋ virtual fi eld trip for the staff and Th is February, Willowbrook, students in all of District 88. A and the world, celebrated Black Conversation With The Bland History Month. Th is month is an Family, was truly the crowning annual celebration of achieve- event of this month-long celebra- ments by the African American tion, where students and staff alike community, and it’s also a time for were invited to a Zoom meeting to recognizing their central role in have a conversation with Shante U.S. history. Needham, the sister of the late Every year, Black History Willowbrook alum, Sandra Bland. Month has a theme around which During this fi eld trip, Needham the celebrations are centered. Th e talked openly with the students theme for 2021 is, “Black Family: about Sandra’s life story and what Representation, Identity, and Di- her mission in life really was: to versity.” Th is theme intends to ex- use her voice to address societal plore the diversity of all diff erent injustices she felt impacted her types of black families across the community. Needham’s moving country, in an eff ort to unite and recount of the fi nal days of her educate everyone. sister’s life showcased some of the Keeping in accordance with the injustices Sandra dedicated her offi cial celebrations, Willowbrook life to, and displayed the strength set up some events of its own, and perseverance of her family. in order to celebrate within our Discussing these last days allowed school community and educate ev- With web pages designed by Kim Jackson-Petrella of WB’s library, Shante to touch on sensitive topics, eryone on these important topics, the community had access to resources and a full calendar of activi- such as the importance of mental even while virtual. Willowbrook ties, including a Zoom with the family of WB alum Sandra Bland. health and how to deal with grief, Junior and B.O.S.S president, Eric could fi nd a calendar full of events Nights and Black Family Nights, showing everyone in attendance Veal Jr, was heavily involved in the planned by B.O.S.S. to continue the both of which included themes that there should be no shame in planning and execution of said celebration. Th ese events included for these families to gather and suff ering. events, and he discussed his feel- Movie Day and Movie Discussion discuss. According to Eric Veal Jr., By speaking with our student ings about being able to partake Day, where members of the staff these nights have been a smashing body, Needham continued her sis- in this celebration with our school and students alike could attend a success. ter’s mission to educate the next community. Zoom meeting and watch Pixar’s “For Black Family Nights we’ve generation on the injustices that “I feel fantastic. In the world Soul together, before coming to- had many families coming out, plague our world, and she had we live in that’s so divisive, where gether and having a meaningful students and parents alike attend- quite the audience. On average 433 everything is polarized and po- discussion about it two days later. ing, as well as the administration,” students and staff members attend- liticized, seeing our school come Th e movie was released on Christ- he said. ed the virtual fi eld trip across the together to celebrate a huge piece mas Day and has since been her- In addition to the great turn- three periods to talk to Needham of the rich culture of America has alded as one of the best of the en- out, Veal also explained why these about her experiences and to learn been amazing,” said Veal Jr. tire year for its important themes events were so important amidst more about the woman behind the All February long, students and its inclusion of African Amer- the celebrations. headline, Sandra Bland. Th e vir- could access a special subsection ican characters and culture. “In order to successfully get to tual fi eld trip ended with one re- of the school website, dedicated to Veal explained why discussing black students, we have to also take sounding message from our guest Black History Month, created by the movie was just as important as time to talk to the families, because speaker, “Be the change you want Ms. Jackson-Petrella. From there, viewing it together. we’re all together. A great African to see,” and she challenged every- students had access to dozens of “We wanted to make sure that parable says, ‘it takes a village to one to use their voices to do just resources to further their educa- people didn’t just think we picked raise a child,’ It’s important that we that. tion on black history, and the peo- the movie because it was good, reach out to the entire village and Th is Black History Month was ple of color who paved the way in but also because it had a strong make sure that all the people inside truly something to celebrate. Th e various fi elds, including science, cultural connection,” said Veal. A these families can also succeed and main theme of this month was technology, music, and arts. Th e lot of times in movies you get the make sure everyone there has a fair “Black Family,” and Willowbrook website also featured suggestions one token black person, but in this shot,” said Veal. “A lot of times not celebrations showcased just that. on books by African American movie there was so much variety everyone has a fair shot. Th at’s why Between the Black Family Nights, authors, and fi lms that included and so much to be proud of, it was we’re really focusing this year on Movie Night, and the conversation black history and showcased di- amazing.” the black infl uences of America. It with Needham, our communi- verse characters. Also throughout the month, all ties together really.” ty learned a lot about family and Also on that website, students Willowbrook hosted Black Parent And just in time to fi nish off the black history. 6 Skyline Skyline February January 25,2012 2021 Letters Willowbrook students send teachers letters of appreciation 3. Raymond Gajardo | Mrs. - Allespach Dear Mrs. Allenspach, English class has become the In the midst of so much going on, highlight of my day! No matter we wanted to thank you teachers how stressed or grumpy I may for all you do. With this month full be, I always look forward to 7th of love, here’s a couple messages period! Thank you for being un- from some Warriors! derstanding of us. This has been such a hard time, and you always 1. Lia Galindo | Mr. Warren know how to make it feel worth it. Thank you for all your funny I truly think that Mr. Warren jokes and riddles. Thank you for deserves more than a thank you putting a smile on my face. Of for all he has done! He suffi ces at course, I say thank you for letting every aspect of being a teacher and me show off my origami collection image by Natalia Garcia then exceeds it. He incorporates (more to come). You have made 6. Emma Rattana | Mr. Tiu 9. Alex Tobias | Mrs. Murphy many diff erent learning methods a place where we can feel safe so all students can be accounted and happy; a place where we can Dear Mr. Tiu, Dear Mrs, Murphy, for, including videos, independent connect and laugh together. I am I don’t even know where to begin Thank you for all you have done to work, group projects, interactive ever grateful for that. I hope we to express my gratitude towards help me this year; you truly are one websites, partner work, drawing turn out stronger on the other side! you. Through my brother, you of a kind. You are such an amaz- and taking notes. The subject he have known me since I walked ing, energetic, and confi dent teach- teaches (PLTW Human Body Sys- Sincerely, Raymond Gajardo into Willowbrook’s doors as a er and always have my best inter- tems in my case) isn’t one that freshman. Since then, you have est in mind, and I’m so glad I got would be commonly enjoyed or 4. Mahnoor Fatani | Ms. Karos helped me grow academically to spend my senior year with you. easily learned by students. Despite and athletically. You always be- that so much of the curriculum Ms. Karos exemplifi es what it lieve in me more than I believe 10. Samantha Solis | Mr. Shanahan involves being in the lab and con- means to not only be a phenomenal in myself sometimes, and that ducting experiments, Mr. Warren teacher, but an even more phenom- goes for both on the court and in Happy Valentine’s Day and has more than successfully been enal human being. In everything the classroom! Thanks for every- thank you so very much for being able to adapt to Zoom. Not only that she does, she looks out for thing Mr. Tiu, you’re the best. such an understanding teacher Mr. managing to create a classroom the welfare and the health of her Shanahan. Having you as a coach environment that is equally fun, students. She discerns that times 7. Bobby Ernst | Mrs. Wathier freshman year was honestly an but replacing the labs with inter- are hard for a lot of people, with enjoyment, and you were always active websites and videos to get COVID-19 numbers continuously Mrs. Wath, thank you so much pleasant to speak with. This year, I a similar experience as if we were rising and with having to adapt to for being so great and understand- am luckily a disciple of yours once doing in-school learning. I always this remote environment. As such, ing during these hard times for again. While I do not get to take look forward to his class and be- she implements extremely lenient learning! You have been such a good your class in person, I do enjoy lieve he deserves to be appreciated policies when it comes to assign- educator and guide! Thank you! reading the novels and poetry you for all his eff orts. Thank you Mr. ments and taking tests in her class- have chosen for the class. They Warren for keeping my passion for es. But what truly makes Ms. Karos 8. Thalia Sanchez | Mr. Maguire really do resonate. I am also so science just as alive as ever! an incredible Warrior is her ability very grateful to you for not dock- to empathize. She truly puts her- Hi Mr. Maguire!! ing points off of late assignments. 2. Dylan Jenkins | Mr. Bannon self in her students’ shoes and acts This has truly saved my grade time in accordance with what would You are one of the most positive and time again. Once again thank First of all, I want to say thank be the most benefi cial for them. and engaged teachers I’ve ever you so much and Oedipus Rex. : ) you to all teachers. They have been met. Your teaching is on-point, working hard to give us the best 5. Esmeralda De Anda | Ms. and we can see how much you Samantha Solis high school experience possible Martinez enjoy your job; it isn’t boring, during these times. However, there and it’s even interesting. At a time I’d like to fi nish by saying that is one teacher who I want to give Thank you for understanding like this where school is online, we can never thank you enough for a big thanks to, Mr. Bannon. He that lots of students struggle with you are putting so many smiles being more than just an educator. It has made his classroom exciting, e-learning. I appreciate you trying on peoples’ faces because of how has not been easy, whether person- interactive, and most of all, fun. to still fi nd a connection with stu- lenient and patient you are. We all al or regarding school, but you all From our warm up videos to Froot dents even though it’s hard to do do appreciate your eff orts. You are have showed up ready to make our Loops, we appreciate him every so virtually. Biology has become an amazing teacher. Keep doing day the best it can be. I’m so proud day in that class. the highlight of my day. what you’re doing; you are very to be apart of such a giving school. appreciated by us all, Happy Val- Wish you all the best, know that From, Dylan Jenkins Sincerely, Esmeralda entine’s Day, and have a good day! your students appreciate you, a lot! Features Skyline February 25, 2021 7 Speech team fi nishes season at state include Sean Shepherd, Michael ous Duet Acting and Dramatic diff erent schools for meets and for L F Poirier, Siobhan Heneghan, Mel- Duet Acting. Shepherd explained regionals and sectionals, or travel- S anie Gercone, Neeraja Kumar, that these partnered events, along ling to Springfi eld for state. As the seasons begin to transition Emily Maher, Katie Wentworth, with others he has done in the last “Though most of the compe- from winter to spring, certain Marchello Berlin, Caitlin Brennan, four years, allowed him to use his titions were diff erent because of clubs, sports, and other activities and Amelia Tortorici. Sectional creativity. the virtual structure, the way that undergo a period of a falling fi nalists include Sean Shepherd, “I’m so glad that I’ve been a the recent regional and section- action. Some teams have smooth Katie Wentworth, Michael Poirier, part of the speech team over the al competitions have been held transitions into the end of the year Caitlin Brennan, and Amelia Tor- last four years because it really have granted the most normalcy with little concern. The speech torici. gave me a creative output,” said of anything in this past year,” said team, however, is not that type of Normally, tournaments would Shepherd. “Also, I defi nitely have Assistant Coach and WB English team. Sending two members to be held in-person at various learned the values of public speak- teacher Andy Wilhoit. state, senior Sean Shepherd and schools, hosting around 30 schools ing, and being on the speech team Wilhoit, much like Shepherd, sophomore Amelia Tortorici, this per tournament. helped build my confi dence.” is tremendously proud of the year’s speech team was deter- This season, having its diff er- Additionally, Shepherd spoke achievements that this year’s team mined to fi nish as strong as any ences, has been held virtually with on the success of the team. has been able to accomplish. year before, despite the unpredict- participants pre-recording their “I think our team as a whole has “We have had two events going able circumstances. events during the week prior to set a high standard for ourselves to state, fi ve events that qualifi ed The Willowbrook speech team “judgment day,” or the Saturday of this year. We have set a lot of team for sectionals, and six that quali- started right on schedule this year that week when the judges look at records and had a lot of success fi ed for regionals,” said Wilhoit. in September, and spent the ma- all submissions and make assess- this year,” said Shepherd. “Over- “This is attributed to the many tal- jority of September and October ments. Out of the 10 competitions all, I think we are all proud of what ented underclassmen as well as the preparing and practicing. In a usu- they were involved in, they fi n- we were able to do this year based number of strong, dedicated mem- al year, competitions would start ished 5th or higher, with individ- on how many obstacles we had.” bers of the senior class.” at the end of October and fi nish ual students consistently fi nishing Of course, the primary obsta- It is evident that this team has at the end of February depending in fi rst or second place for their cle that everyone had been faced thrived in its own work and ded- on if a member reaches regionals, respective events. with was Covid-19. As previous- ication. sectionals, or state. Several par- Sean Shepherd, a current senior ly stated, the format was entirely ticipants who made it to regionals on the team, competed in Humor- virtual as opposed to travelling to Netfl ix releases fi nal To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

portrayed through her work, Han horo), Chris (Madeleine Arthur), clude the trip to Korea, it does N S admits that she too wrote love let- Trevor (Ross Butler), Genevieve include the senior Beach Week, S W ters as a teenager, and she still has (Emilija Baranac), and the wait- where John Ambrose McClaren The infamous To All The Boys them! If you’re sad about the end- ress named Joan (June B. Wilde). makes a reappearance. I was really I’ve Loved Before movie trilogy ing of this book series, never fear, This movie also introduces new hoping they would include this in concluded on Friday, February as she has another trilogy called characters, such as Mr. Kavinsky the movie as it introduces McClar- 12th with the release of To All The Summer I Turned Pretty. (Henry Thomas), and Trina Roth- en’s girlfriend, Dipti. Her role is The Boys: Always and Forever. Most of the cast in this movie schild (Sarayu Blue). Trina was in important in giving his character This movie opens with the Covey appeared throughout the previous the sequel as well, but her role was the closure after his crush on Lara trip to South Korea during spring ones, like Lana Condor, known a lot smaller. Jean as acknowledged in the sec- break of protagonist Lara Jean’s for her roles in Alita Battle Angel This fi lm adaptation was not ond book and movie. senior year. It includes Lara Jean’s (Koyomi) and X-Men: Apocalypse quite as accurate as the other mov- The movies also leave out Pe- college application process, the (Jubilee), as Lara Jean Covey. ies were. For instance, while I did ter’s lacrosse games, which are class trip to New York City, prom, Noah Centineo, known for his like that they chose to include the especially important in this third and her dad’s wedding. When Lara roles as Jamey (Sierra Burgess is trip to Korea in the movie when it movie as it gives insight into Pe- Jean is rejected from the college a Loser) and Brooks Rattigan (The was not in the novel, I did not like ter’s mother’s character, who is she and her boyfriend Peter plan Perfect Date), also continues his that Dr. Covey and Trina joined overly protective of her son and on attending, there are problems in role as Peter Kavinsky. In addition the sisters on their trip, as the book his feelings. paradise. to being a Netfl ix original post- intended for it to be a bonding ex- The ending of the book centers Author Jenny Han was the ex- er boy, Centineo also stars as the perience with their Korean grand- around the graduation of the Adler ecutive producer of all three fi lm love interest in Camila Cabello’s mother. High senior class of 2021, which adaptations of her bestselling book Havana music video. Addition- The movies also have a diff er- brings us to recognize our own series, and she shared during her al familiar faces include Margot ent setting than the books, which class of 2021. Congratulations on interview on The Kelly Clarkson Covey (Pretty Little Liars star did not really matter until the third all you have achieved. W e will Show that there is a touch of truth Janel Parrish), Katherine “Kitty” movie when the colleges that Lara miss you all! to these books. When asked if Covey (Anna Cathcart), Dr. Covey Jean applied to are all diff erent. there was anything relating to her (John Corbett), Lucas (Trezzo Ma- While the novel does not in- 8 Skyline Skyline February January 25,2012 2021 Sports

photo by Patricia Goodman WB fans can watch live streams of events and games at @WB_ATHLETICS on twitter, and the website, il.8to18.com/willowbrook/. Girls Badminton adjusts to the Covid changes E A by all of the athletes as they make they won’t be playing against as Amelia Gesicki. S W it through the season. many diff erent schools as they typ- “Sure it might not look the “This season is going really ically do. same as past seasons; however, it Being a low-risk sport and well, I believe. Playing a high-in- These changes have made doesn’t mean we can’t work hard with schools easing Covid restric- tensity sport with a mask is defi - things more diffi cult, whether it and compete,” said Rattana. “My tions, badminton at Willowbrook nitely a challenge; however, we be the masks or keeping track of experience with the sport for my is back in session. The team has take more breaks during matches whose birdie is whose. However, past 3 years has all been positive, been back about three weeks and and practices,” shared doubles the players are always ready to my teammates are some of my best had their fi rst match against Hins- player Emma Rattana. adapt to any obstacle. Rather than friends and we get to be together dale South on February 10th. Along with this, other adjust- dwell on their circumstances, they from 2-3 hours a day, which is “Unfortunately we didn’t ments have been made to ensure are now focusing on what mat- something I used to take advantage come out with a win, but Coach safety. From temperature checks, ters most. While it is nice having of, but now it is such a blessing.” Tiu simply didn’t care,” said sin- health surveys, cleaning sprays, people support from the sidelines, This sense of bonding goes a gles player Rebecca Lopez-Egan. and even a new protocol where ev- their absence can’t be helped. long way and has allowed the “He just kept reminding us eryone is issued their own birdie, “Previously, you could have team to push forward. While ev- how we are fi nally back, and it many measures have been taken. parents and other spectators come eryone is a bit under the weather, brings him so much joy just seeing On top of this, the season has to games, but now there›s no the badminton team continues to us after so long playing the game been slightly shortened, and the one. Only the coaches and your persevere. we love.” team can only play against WSC teammates, which sometimes is Coach Tiu’s optimism is shared Gold and Silver teams. This means all you need,” said doubles player WB bowling team has a promising start E R ing promise of a strong season. and preparing for a competitive South, the WB girls showed great S E Covid-19 restrictions and the season. dedication, for they collectively shutting down of the majority of Junior Megan Beausoleil recalls reached their goal of 3,005 points. Under recent instruction from public facilities held all athletes at her previous season and hopes for Though losing the match in the the IHSA and the state govern- a disadvantage, but especially the more success in upcoming compe- end, this achievement so early on ment, school sports and activities bowlers. Bowling lanes were shut titions. in the season is exciting. are able to resume and compete down along with everything back “I had gained the most momen- Behind every good team is a once again. After nearly a year of in November of 2020 and have re- tum towards the end of last year strong leader and coach. Beau- quarantine and stay-at-home or- cently opened at partial capacity in and earned some of my highest soleil shared that Coach Allen ders, it is refreshing to know that late January. scores,” said Beausoleil. “At our always encourages the players to so many dedicated athletes are Technique and practice are the regional competition, I had a game stay confi dent no matter how well able to practice and improve in keys to being successful in this of 247, which was my highest se- they are doing. their sports. With that being said, sport, and with bowling alleys ries of the year.” “He’s not only a leader, but a updates and live stream links for closed, the practice in between As a team, the players strive to friend to everyone,” shared Beau- many sports and activities can be seasons was lacking. Thankfully, collect 3,000 points per series and soleil. “His experience in bowling found on Willowbrook’s twitter through zoom meetings and video individually reach games above inspires my teammates and me to page, @WB_ATHLETICS, and calls, the team was able to get to 200. As of February 22, the bowl- be more like him.” website, il.8to18.com/willow- know each other and work on at- ing team has had three matches, With a positive atmosphere, brook/. home drills before the season ac- and some players have already talented bowlers, and hard work, Along with a slew of other tually started. hit their goals of surpassing 200 WB bowlers expect this season sports beginning their season, the Now practicing in person, the points. to have a favorable outcome with WB girls bowling team has recent- head coach, Kevin Allen, and his In their competition on Feb- many victories. ly started up and is already show- team are strengthening their skills ruary 18 against Downers Grove