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The Patriot Washington Township High School, Vol. XV, Issue 5 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ April , 2010 The Perfect Score Washington Township junior posts flawless SAT Taylor Perkins ‘11 QUESTION # 1) Which of the following best describes Township’s Parth Parihar’s ability to achieve a perfect SAT score? (A) Study, Preparation, Study (B) Motivation and support from family (C) Solid education and good teachers (D) Personal goals and inspiration (E) All of the above plus much, much more! ANSWER (E) Parth Parihar ‘11 has achieved something that many people could never accomplish in a lifetime. With plenty of studying and preparation Parihar was able to achieve the perfect SAT score, a 2400. “[My parents] are really proud of me, and when people approach them and say, ‘Oh you’re TAYLOR PERKINS ‘11/The Patriot the parent of Parth Parihar’ they get really happy,” Parth Pairhar, class of 2011, achieved the unthinkable as he earned a perfect score of he said. 2400 on the SAT Exam. Every year about 2 million students take the SAT’s worldwide and only 1 in every 5,000 a month before the exam, and prepared by taking science and art which are two completely students taking the SAT gets a perfect score. Parth practice tests on the weekends. different things.” Parihar is now able to proudly say that he is one Parihar said he had a lot of help and While his perfect score will help him get of the few. motivation along the way. From his parents and accepted to almost any college of his choice, he Over the Christmas break while many his sister Prachi (WTHS ‘09). is still undecided on a school or a major. He may students were doing anything but even thinking “My parents definitely push me to do better follow in his sister Prachi’s footsteps and attend about school, Parihar decided that he would spend a lot of the time,” he said, “and they are very Princeton University. the time off studying. He decided to buckle down encouraging.” “I will probably end up majoring in math, Mr. and Mrs. Parihar knew that by entering engineering, law or maybe physics like my sister. their son into a lot of competitions, he would be But it is pretty open right now; I am not really able to learn from the other kids and expand his sure what I want to do.” TWP Madness knowledge. Parihar also looks to historical figures as his Success draws attention inspiration. “People like Thomas Jefferson and His teachers and administrators are very Leonardo DiVinci were really excellent in more excited and proud of his achievement. than one field,” said Parihar. “I think that it is WTHS Principal Mr. Joseph Bollendorf really inspiring that you can master more than See PERFECTION p.2 Legal Marijuana Most Artistic Inside ... Features, pg. 9 People, pg. 10 Photo Frenzy pp. 12-13 Loss of a Legend 2 Dates, 1 Prom RYAN FRANCISCO ‘11/The Patriot Books, pg. 21 Lifestyles, pg. 14 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. April, 2010 Roller hockey team puts focus on fun Weston Eldridge ‘10 “First I went out and called all my close friends and then people Township’s local roller- just started joining the team,” said hockey team the Blue-Footed McCabe. Bubis, make boring Sunday nights They usually practice at least a thing of the past. Bringing out a three times a week. Displaying large crowd every week, the Bubis leadership for the squad are Captain are undoubtedly the fan-favorite in Kevin Whitehead ’10 and Assistant the league. Captains McCabe and Dom They are still working out the Tumolo ’10. kinks of the game. “Even though Each week, they “Even though we’re not we’re not that are catching up to great yet I try to courtesy of Kevin Whitehead ‘10 the more exper- that great yet I try to help help the team out Captains Kevin Whitehead and Dom Tumolo have been happy ienced play of the the team out and en- and encourage the with the progress of their new team. other teams. courage the players.” players to not the hallways, I felt like I needed to much more fun than we’re already “I think our quit,” said see what it was all about,” said having out there,” said Cory positioning has -Dom Tumolo Tumolo. Adam Marcucci ’10. Adamonis ’10. improved over the weeks and the Giving the team school Just as the student body Not only do the Bubis give general understanding of the game relevance, the Bubis wear their supports the football and basketball everyone something to do on as well as skating technique,” said jerseys every Friday. Like the team, they pack into SJSSA to cheer Sunday nights, but they also enjoy Tim Flank ’10, “The intensity is football team, they give their other on the Bubis. The team is serious the comradaderie between always there.” jersey to someone else to wear but at the same time the team is all themselves. Flank was made head coach by during the day. After seeing the about having fun. The fans feed “With us it’s not about the organizer and founder of the Bubis jerseys walking through the into the playful nature of the team winning and losing,” said hockey team, Jim McCabe ’10. It hallways, the student body by bringing oranges and juice boxes Whitehead, “I just go out and have all started with a raw idea one day; naturally feels a curiosity to go to give to the players after each fun playing hockey with my but 13 kids later, McCabe he made watch the games. period. teammates and especially my his idea a reality. “After seeing Bubi jerseys in “The fans make it just so classmates.” Correction SAT practice makes perfect from PERFECTION p. 1 Model UN, SAVE Club (Township’s said, “It is tremendous point of pride for the environmental club), Youth and Government, In the extra edition published on April 20 re- school. It is tremendous point of pride for Science League and Math League. His favorite is garding the Washington Township school bud- Township.” Model UN because he looks forward to the get, the following details were incorrectly re- Mrs. Boyajian, one of Parth’s teachers at different competitions. ported. Hurfville Elementary School was especially When Parihar posted the fact that he got a proud. Boyajian, a teacher in the Gifted and perfect score on Facebook, he recieved numerous - The Washington Twp. Schools Support Ser- Talented program, is one of the people who responses. vices Personnel Association (WTSSSPA) was motivated and inspired Parth to do well in school. One simply stated, “Oh he knew that he incorrectly referred to as the Washington Twp. She and Parth have a special relationship and would get a perfect score, he’s Parth.” Schools Support Staff Association. she was overjoyed to hear of his success. But interestingly enough he was not - Mrs. Carol Schwartz should have been cited expecting to get a 2400. He had anticipated doing as a member of WTSSSPA not a spokesper- Just your average teen. well but did not expect to get every question son. right. - According to the terms of the proposed bud- Aside from his school work, Parth does Parihar said, “When my dad was driving get, elementary and middle school intramurals have other hobbies and interests. me back from the testing site he asked me what would be reduced, not cut. “Ever since I was little I enjoyed playing I thought and the answer then was between a - Dr. Cheryl Simone was erroneously quoted basketball and I am usually on a recreational 2280 to a 2340.” as saying that “82 percent of the school budget team,” he said, “but this year I couldn’t do it He has some advice for future test takers. is teachers’ salaries”. In fact her statement was because I had too much homework.” “I would just say to take a lot of practice that the 82 percent was made up of “salaries He enjoys following both college and tests because they are the same format as the and benefits of all staff in the district”. professional basketball. His favorite college SAT’s. Once you [do that] and get a feel for the - The last budget to successfully pass was basketball teams are UNC “because my Dad test, you will be able to do a lot better.” in 2008 not 2007. went there” and Villanova. His favorite pro team Despite his success he keeps things in is the 76ers. perspective and offers some simple advice. We apologize for the errors. Aside from basketball his other hobbies are “Work hard and try to look for fun in -The Patriot Editors drawing and writing. whatever you do,” he said, “and try to balance He is involved in school activities such as your life.” April, 2010 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Coffeehouse performances a hit Amy Dennis ‘12 music styles from alternative to classic rock and according to Mr O, On March 5, Cafeteria B was “It just doesn’t get any better than hopping with acoustic guitars, piano that.” Most of the and of course, the voices of many musicians, particularly the local talented young students. The band New Jersey Drive, performed second S.U.R.E. coffeehouse of popular songs, so it wasn’t 2010 explored many new areas of surprising to see the audience singing entertainment and also continued its right along with them. ongoing encouragement of peace “I thought everyone did a through musical talent by teaming really good job and the food and with Pennies For Peace.