Red Devils’ Advocate Special Edition June, 2020 Chorale sings on amid quarantine by Alex Renzoni

While many classes have had an tional senior sendoff piece, “Blow the their own. The video has been upload- easy transition to virtual learning over Candles Out” by Gregg Smith. Work ed to YouTube for anyone to enjoy. the past two months, CHS’s music de- on the project began in mid-April. Sophomore Génia Abbey and junior partment had to be innovative to keep Music, lyrics, and recording instruc- Jacob Buczak both took part in the students singing and playing from tions were posted to a shared Google virtual choir. Both students noted that home. While much of this has taken Drive, as well as backing tracks that though it was unlike anything they’ve the form of individual assignments, each singer listened to as they recorded ever been a part of before, it was re- Google Meet group lessons, and les- their own videos. These backtracks en- freshing to perform with others again sons in music theory and history, CHS sured that all of the performers stayed after such a long period of time. Chorale has found another way to keep in time with one another, an essential “Being a part of the virtual choir was the music alive: a “virtual choir”. component of the project. an incredible experience!” said Abbey. The concept of a virtual choir is Once all of the video submissions “It was heartening to sing with Chorale nothing new. Composer Eric Whitacre were received, work began to put the once again, as we are unable to sing developed the idea more than ten videos and audio together. This was with our friends in person during this years ago when he invited singers from done by graduates of SUNY Fredonia, challenging time.” across the world to record individual who worked with Mrs. Fetterly and Being part of a virtual experience was parts of an original pieces which were Chorale officers to ensure that the definitely not what I expected,” added then compiled into a single video, giv- finished product resembled what they Buczak. “I had to take into account ing the appearance that the musicians had originally envisioned. In total, 54 many different factors that I would were all singing together, even though singers, both current Chorale members normally not have to think about in some were thousands of miles apart. and alumni, participated in the virtual a classroom setting. It was a once in a In honor of the Class of 2020, Chorale’s choir, with alumni from as far back as lifetime experience that I was glad to virtual choir performed their tradi- 2014 volunteering to submit videos of be a part of.” Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 High School in the time of Covid-19 A senior perspective by Jenna Carey to the last parties before my friends Due to the coronavirus, a significant have been dying to wear for months. venture off to college, this is what I will part of our last year of high school is Also taking into account graduation, miss. Even though it is not the same, put on hold, not knowing if the ending walking across that stage with 13 years I have been facetiming my friends of our senior year events will ever hap- under your belt of learning, knowing constantly, trying to stick to a normal pen. I cannot believe that 13 years of that hundreds of hands are clapping routine, and planning fun events for chaos and hard work has come down for you because they saw how hard when the pandemic clears up. I am so to this in our last three months of high you worked for that diploma. The fact excited for the first hangout with my school. It is crazy to think that we have that there is talk about delaying and friends, the first sporting event, and spent over 2,000 days in school, and cancelling prom and doing “drive up” all there is to bring after this virus is the end of it came down to a glob- graduations is just amazing to me. The over. Another benefit of staying home al pandemic that started in another hardest part about this whole pan- during this pandemic is more time country. The feeling is indescribable, demic is the uncertainty of everything, with my parents and my sister who is the fact that everything we do is for when the peak is going to happen, and home from college. The one thing that a reason, and everything that we did when everything will overall settle has crossed my mind is the fact that to work up to this moment may not down. Will we have prom that we have things will never seem the same no even happen. The prom, the last day of been waiting for for thirteen whole matter what. school, our graduation, the ending to years? The fact that yes, this whole pandemic this long journey of ups and downs has To be completely honest, some- may clear up, but one person could come down to this? It is unreal. Some times I dread waking up and going to create another wave of it so fast that people are just shaking this emergency school knowing that I may struggle we won’t be able to do anything about off as more “snow days”, than the fact sometimes or listen to a lecture that I it. Handshakes and hugs will never that thousands of people are dying per just will never understand. Now, I am be seen as the same, and spreading day. An important thing to think about learning that I would do anything to go germs will be a constant fear for many. is that we treasure and show great back to school and see my friends and Even though there are many if ands or appreciation for World War Veterans teachers again, as I miss everything buts about this virus, positivity will be and those who have been the “sources” and the way it was before. the only thing that helps. The longer of traumatic events and happenings. As much as this pandemic and social we stay home, the faster we can get Little do we realize, humans are the distancing is extremely difficult, I out of this situation, and the faster “source” for the pandemic. We will be think it has taught us to not take things we can resume our normal activities. the ones 50 years from now telling our for granted. Every aspect in my life Even though it may not seem like it, grandchildren and the younger genera- has changed right now, and I took for this whole pandemic for us seniors is tions of how it impacted our lives, and granted the amount of opportunities I happening for a reason we will never most of all, our memorable senior year. had. Sometimes I would dread going to know, but I am trying my best to be Chris Dier, a high school teacher the gym, whether it was before school hopeful and positive about this situa- who had a similar experience shared at 6 a.m., or after a hard day of school tion. This might bring the class of 2020 his thoughts on what it feels like to and work. Little did I know, I wouldn’t and America closer than ever before, have your senior year fall into piec- have access to these machines for more now that we realize how fast the things es. I agree with the fact no one really than a month, and I thought all my we were looking forward to can dimin- understands the struggle until you hard work had gone down the drain. ish right in front of us. go through it, as we were completely Yes, I truly miss my daily routines at I know I will not take things for “robbed” with the end of our most the gym, but I have learned to make granted and savor every moment and important year. It feels so good to it work at my house, improvising and every person I meet along the way, hear from a person who relates to this working with what I have. I miss my cherishing my time that I have without situation who is not a senior, as they friends’ hockey games that I would restrictions. I will make sure I will ex- can truly feel our sorrow. It is kind go to on Wednesday nights at the tend my appreciation to all those who of like training for a marathon in the Harborcenter, seeing the bright lights have touched my life, especially my olympics, working hard for multiple downtown, the ice skaters at Canalside, parents, Grandma, and teachers. I am years on something that is crucial, with and all of the happy people that were beyond excited for what will happen the marathon not even happening. living their best lives. post- pandemic, and how my positive The gold medal, with our end goal Going out to eat on the weekends, outlook on life will impact my future. being getting into that prom dress we after school Chipotle runs, and going Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020

A freshman perspective Times are tough at the moment. We by Kaelyn Ashton-Wells to not have had our first year of high all have been home without school, have that luxury. This was their last school all at the school, we will go back friends, some family and we don’t have year to enjoy high school. They didn’t and have 3 more years at our school. the ability to do the activities we love. get to enjoy their senior prom, their Seniors can’t. Some of us throw ourselves into school final musical, spring events, sports We all are experiencing an inter- work, some decide to spend most of seasons, and they also missed their esting ending to our 2019-20 school their time on their electronic devices, graduation. They now go off to college year, so let’s do what we can to make while others decide that they would and will never get their final year of the best of these difficult times. Do rather block out the world. high school back. I personally think whatever is best for you, whether that I do the latter. As a freshman in the class of 2020 is strong and amaz- be staying home, but going and seeing high school this entire situation is ing! I hope they all get into the colleges friends or staying home safe and alone weird for all of us. I have never had a they want to get into or just are able to until churches and other places are full year of high school in the school. do what they want to do now that they back on their normal schedule. Do Yeah, it does rot, but we get to come have officially survived high school, a what makes you comfortable and let’s back and start again next year and see national quarantine, and a worldwide make it through this hard time know- new freshmen throughout the halls. pandemic! ing that we are there for one another. However, our schools’ seniors don’t So as much as it is sad for freshmen #clarencestrong Staying Positive in Hard Times by Sara Swenson “These are unprecedented times”, a and cheering up. Doing something for phrase you probably hear every day. we get stuck in a pattern of negative others instead of thinking about your- And yes, it’s true, the shut-downs and thinking, and it can be pretty hard self can give you feelings of happiness having to work or learn from home for to pull yourself out. One way is that and accomplishment, and can definite- this long is something that has never instead of focusing on the negative ly brighten up your day. Even when we happened before. Suddenly, almost things that happen in your day, focus have to socially distance, there are still as if it was overnight, we switched on the positive things. They can be many ways to help others. You can help to working completely digitally and very small, anything that made you feel your elderly neighbor with yard work, remotely. Many people, who had hopes happy during the day is fine! A smile bake some sweets for a grandparent that we’d be returning to our normal you received from a neighbor, a laugh with a sweet tooth, or send a letter to lives soon, are probably feeling pretty you shared with your sibling, or a fun someone expressing your gratitude down, as the number of days stuck at tennis match you had with a friend. for them. You will find that these little home keeps increasing, with negative There are so many opportunities random acts of kindness can help your thoughts building by the day. Those during the day to choose to be posi- mental health, and make you feel more negative emotions can be pretty hard tive, and I encourage you to open your positive and happy. to overcome, but there are many ways eyes to the good things that happen Staying positive amid all the things to do it. And once you try these few throughout your day! going on is hard, and it’s a choice that things, your day, and quarantine, Expressing gratitude can really help needs to be made every day. Simple might seem a whole lot brighter. promote positivity. Think about all the tricks like the ones mentioned above One thing you can do during quar- things you are grateful for in your life, can definitely help you to grow your antine is get outside and get some fresh and again, they can be small things! mind to become more positive. As air. Nature can help improve mental Being appreciative for what you have the great Roy Bennett once said, health. Experiencing the outdoors can instead of grumbling about what you “You cannot control what happens to help lessen depression and anxiety and don’t have can definitely help grow you, but you can control the way you can help boost your energy as well. your positive mind. Whenever you get think about all the events. You always Also, exercise helps, since it releases stuck on a negative thought, try think- have a choice. You can choose to face endorphins in the brain, which allows ing of the good things that are happen- them with a positive mental attitude.” you to feel happier. ing to you and focus on that. Express- When faced with the choice to choose In addition to exercising and get- ing gratitude can allow you to see how negative thought or positive thought, ting outside, another thing that can much there is to be grateful for! choose positive, and just watch how increase positivity is just seeing the Finally, during these times there are much brighter the days become. positive in day-to-day life. Oftentimes many people out there that need help Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 The Senior Pages Below is the Clarence High School Class of 2020 and future plans. While every effort was made to collect information from all the seniors, some errors or omissions may have occurred.

Muhammad Taha Ahmed - University at Buffalo Jake Hurricane Chenevert -University at Buffalo Sama Albayed - Daemen College Faith Ann Christner Arianna Nicole Alberti - Canisius College Kamryn Hughes Chubb -Fordham University Noah Matthew Alexander - SUNY Brockport Zachary Joseph Ciraolo -St. John Fisher College Grace Noelle Ameis - Clarkson University Emily Patricia Clark -Alfred State University Alexis Angela Amodio -University of Tampa Ian James Clarke Richard J. Anastasi -Canisius College Anthony James Clary -Ohio State University Isabelle Anna Milena Andzel -Daemen College Jacob Edward Clouse - University at Buffalo Jenna Anthony -Canisius College Morgan Elizabeth Cole -Mercyhurst University Olivia Nicole Argentieri -Trine University Aidan Thomas Collins -Clarkson University Salvatore Joseph Argento -SUNY Cortland Bridget Emily Collins Paige Elise Arndt -West Virginia University Luiza Costa Jane Ryan Attea -John Carroll University Kaitlyn Cottrill -Buffalo State College Michael Allen Baehre -Gettysburg College Christian Michael Crawford Miranda Rose Bagar -Washington University in St. Louis Katherine Marie Creenan Rachel Mae Bagley -Buffalo State College Alexander Noel Crego - Baylor University Benjamin Alessandro Baia -University at Buffalo Donovaughn Liem Cremen Alexa S. Ballard -Buffalo State College Brooke E. Crossley Victoria R Baran Ryan Patrick Culhane - SUNY Brockport Max Browning Bartel Luca Joseph Cutaia -Michigan State University Dominic C Basile - SUNY Geneseo Brianna Elizabeth Dahn -SUNY ECC Shirley Ann Bassarath - University at Buffalo Delanie Daigler -Villa Maria College Massimo Battaglia -Syracuse University Tessa Ann Davidson - Ontario College of Art and Design University Matteo Battaglia -Syracuse University Mason Ryan Davis Claudia Louise Bauernfeind -SUNY ECC Wyatt Ronald Dawydko Ella Jane Beiter -SUNY College of Environmental College and Forestry Joshua Deckert -SUNY Plattsburgh Olivia Joi Benfanti -D'Youville Emily Rose DeWick - SUNY ECC Jason D. Berchou -SUNY ECC Isaac Jacob DiChiaro -SUNY ECC Jacob James Bernardoni James Henry DiCostanzo -University of Alabama Jakob B Bernd Johann Helmut Diehl -Clarkson University Ashley Elizabeth Bertrand -University of Tennessee Joseph Michael DiMaio Julia Grace Bertrand Isabella DiMaria -SUNY Brockport Walid K. Bibi -Canisius College Carter Diver Ethan S Bishara Ryan James Dombrowski - University at Buffalo Rachael L Blair -Buffalo State College Sidney Kaye Domroes -Utica College Katherine Marie Blake -University at Buffalo Caroline McCray Dusett -Depaul University Angeliki Margaret Blessios -Ohio University Michael Charles Dziabo III John Paul Blujus Tina Eftekharinia Elizabeth Bockus -Duquesne University Hannah Elisabeth Elibol -Butler University Allison Elizabeth Boeing - Ohio University Adrian Earl Elliston James Boglioli -Stony Brook University Annie Lyn Erbacher -Clemson University David Bosovets Max Anthony Ervolina -University of Alabama Clayton Bowman -Eastern Michigan University Sierra Grace Etkin -SUNY Geneseo Kayla Patricia Brady -Rochester Institute of Technology Gianni Christopher Fasanello -St. Bonaventure University Leah M. Brahmer -SUNY Fredonia Zephyr Zion Faulhaber Hunter James Brainard Margaret Lynn Federowicz -Medaille College Luke France Brandon Ashley Felber -SUNY Geneseo Meaghan Alicia Bray - Buffalo State College Jack M. Feltz -Army Kaitlyn Elizabeth Brooks -Mercyhurst University Alyssa Marie Ferris -Chatham University Mackenzie Buono -SUNY Oswego Kyle William Fetter Megan Alexandra Burgess -SUNY Plattsburgh Gina Carrie Fieramusca -SUNY Fredonia Nevaeh Angel Burgess -Buffalo State University Michael Giovanni Filice -University at Buffalo Samuel Joseph Burgio Thomas Michael Flaglor -Rochester Institute of Technology Kristina Campione -SUNY Oswego Aidan Arthur Folck -Daemen College Justin Michael Cangé -Rochester Institute of Technology John Alessandro Forrestel Jenna Grace Carey - Canisius College Ian Richard Fosdick -Kent State University Matthew J. Carey Nathan James Fox Marquis Xavier Carns-Allen -Trade School (electrician) Jenna R. Frank -D'Youville College Kaitlin Rose Casilio Michael T. Frank John Lee Catanzaro Aidan James Gaiser - West Virginia University Jake Michael Galle - University of South Carolina Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020

Emily Wilds Geiger -University of Tennessee Kyle Nathan Kolesar -University of Tampa Mailey Geiger -SUNY Oneonta Alexandros Elias Kotzambasis Sara A. Gennaro -Daemen College Madelyn Kowalczyk Francesca Fiore Gentilcore -University of Pittsburgh Isabel Kreher -Tulane University Diana Ella Gerard -Cosmetology School Megan Kathleen Kubiak Michael A Giammarise Cooper Max Laczkowski Grant James GianGrasso -University of Virginia Tyler Christopher Landon Kailee M Godesiabois -SUNY Geneseo Angelette Marlena-Marie Landow -SUNY ECC/Niagara College Connor Golding Nadav Langberg - Michigan State University Lexie Brianne Gott -University at Buffalo Jalen Ray Lardill Nicholas David Graham -SUNY Fredonia Madison Jean Lavocat Ava Elizabeth Grande Alexandrea Lee Law Noelle E. Grimm Landon David Law Alyssa Nichole Gsell -Daemen College Michael Sean Lawley Jack Dolan Guerinot -University of Rochester Iman Lawrence -University of Pittsburgh Justin Anthony Gugliuzza - University of Pittsburgh Conrad T. Leeper -Juniata College Ryan Guo -Duke Kunshan University Nicholas Duke LeMere -SUNY Fredonia Regan Emily Haberl -University at Buffalo Cameron P. Leone Michael Krist Haefner -SUNY ECC Jamie Daniel LeVea -University at Buffalo Logan Gerhard David Hales -Brock University Sophia Lynn Levin -University of Alabama Natalie D Hallac Cole William Longo Grace Elizabeth Hanifin -St. Bonaventure University Tyler Jay Longwell Austin Thomas Hank-West Virginia University Alexander L. Lopez Emily Marie Hannon Rebecca Anne Lopez -Duquesne University Drew Edward Hansen -Rochester Institute of Technology Ryan Henry Lopez -Northwestern University Ryan Scott Hansen Abigail Ann Lorenz Eliot David Theodore Hardick Grace Elizabeth Lorenz Cole MacMasters Harris -SUNY Fredonia LilyAnn Sara LoTempio Samantha Marie Hartke -Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Brooklyn Eve Lubitz -University at Buffalo Grace Elizabeth Heinrich -University at Buffalo Eric L. Ma Jake Ryan Hellert -University at Buffalo Alexis Ann MacDonald -John Carroll University Hanah Rian Helms -SUNY ECC Jillian Angelina MacVittie -Binghamton University Graham Thomas Hendler Stephanie Marie Magera -Eastman School of Music Alexander Hendricks - Middle Georgia State University Erin Kathleen Major - work with children in Ghana, Africa Julia C Henning Julie Ann Mannarino Ty William Hinman Makenzie A. Marfurt -Geneseo Emily Hoffman -SUNY Oswego Alyssa Lynn Marrano -SUNY ECC Adrienne Grace Honaker -St. Bonaventure Andrew Capozzi Martin -University of South Carolina Sarah M. Hudi Cole Patrick Martin John Nathaniel Hudi Colin Christopher Martin -Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Nathan Richard Isaacs -University at Buffalo Mon Andrei A. Martinez -HVAC Trade Benjamin A. Jennings Nicholas Christopher Mastrodomenico -Temple University Jacob W. Joerger - SUNY Brockport Emma Kay Maurer -Niagara University Oscar Yoon Jones Megan Isabelle Mayle -Buffalo State College Patrick Neal Jones Alaina Mazurkiewicz -University at Buffalo Jack N. Juran Liam McConnell -University at Buffalo Frank C Jurgens III Ardanne Elizabeth McDowell Jack Valentino Kacalski Emily Rose McKendry -University at Albany Ariana Katsinis James Andrew Mele -University at Buffalo John Wilson Kausner Julius Merlino Sean Michael Kawa -Penn State Peyton Matthew Metzger -University at Buffalo Ella Rose Kelkenberg Hope Mason Miley Maggie Paige Kelkenberg Helena Maria Miller -University at Buffalo Daniel Alexander Kellerman Alyssa Marie Minott Amanda R. Keppel Jacob Aaron Moncher Claire C Kiener -The Ohio State University Ryan Albert Monkelbaan -Army Ronald Kiener -John Carroll University Nicholas Maxim Moran -Berklee College of Music Scott Kiener - University of Pittsburgh Logan Ryan Moyer Christine Elizabeth Kieres- SUNY ESF John J. Murphy Jennifer Marie King -University of Tampa Michael D. Murphy John Daniel King -Penn State University Slade Stone Murphy -Alfred University Alexa Shae Kipp - University of Alabama Ryan T. Myers -University at Buffalo Alexis Kirk Noah Tyler Navarro -SUNY Brockport Elysia Kay Klyczek -Buffalo State College Bradley Jacob Newton Jamie Ann Catherine Kolbert Katherine Taylor Noble -New York University Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 More Seniors... Evan Donald O’Reilly Autumn Rose Smith Kristin Olivieri -University of Dayton Shayne B. Smith -University at Buffalo Robert Orgek Andrew Donald Snowdy Michael David Padowski Nicole M. Spiegel -Gannon University Maggie E. Palka -University of Maryland Alexandria Carmela Staley -Daemen College Paige Madison Pavelski -Daemen College Lauren Josephine Staley -Daemen College Melanie Rose Pawlak -Purchase College Lauren Rachael Stashak -Buffalo State College Thomas Anthony Pawlak -Rochester Institute of Technology Austin James Staskiewicz Mitchell James Pawlikowski Aidan J. Steck Rose Paxon Connor M. Steele -SUNY Brockport Theodore George Payne -Sacred Heart University Nicolas Patrick Stein John David Persons Christopher Quinn Stuhler -University of Alabama Sara Rose Peterson -Kent State University Jim Joseph Sudore Samuel B. Petitjean -John Carroll University Dean Thomas Summerson -University of Tampa Isaac Thomas Petrella -SUNY Oswego Anthony Lyle Sweeney Armand J. Petri II -Villa Maria College Jake Sweeney Brady Micah Pohlman Jenna Jordan Swick -SUNY ECC Alexander Charles Post Alexander Michael Sykas -John Carroll University Catherine Malane Powell -University at Buffalo Gianna Telfair -D'Youville Josh Michael Prise Matthew J. TenBrink -SUNY Cortland Jacob Ronald Przemielewski Aubrey Mitchell Thomas Ryan Quilachamin Mikkel Wichmann Thorsen -Niagara University Marielle Alexandra Quinones -University of Florida Justin Jeffrey Tighe Stephanie Ann Raab -The Ohio State University Shelby F. Topp Aiden Allen Rabideau -Gannon University Nicole Marie Trapp -SUNY ECC Sophia Capozzi Ras -Michigan State University Adam Trawinski -University at Buffalo Olivia Rose Raupp -SUNY Geneseo Colten James Trawinski Emily Morgan Rechlin -SUNY Geneseo Carly Marie Trimmer -Trocaire College Iyonia Udel Redmond -Winston-Salem University Dante Paul Turello -Virginia Tech Sarah Jane Reed -Kent State University Patrick David Turtle -Southeast Lineman Training Center Alexander Domenic Renzoni -Ithaca College Erin Kathleen Tzetzo -Canisius College Bryan Richard Renzoni -University at Buffalo Benjamin VanFossen -University at Buffalo Anevay M. Rice -American International College Leah Cathleen Victor -Morgan State University Anthony Joseph Rick -Buffalo State Dominik Rodolfo Villarreal Jason Adam Ridler Jack Anthony Vorreuter -The Ohio State University Broderik David Ritter -Baldwin Wallace University Aidan Wallace Abbie Lynne Rivett Clayton G Wallrich -Slippery Rock University Tanner Roalsvig -Rochester Institute of Technology Anjula D. Weherawatthage Lauren Shea Roberts -West Virginia University Amelia Wells -Michigan State University Emily Rogowski -Duquesne University Morgan Elise Wertheim -Kent State University Vincent J. Rolston Madison Deanne West - Nazareth College Ian Ropach Tyler J Wick Madeline Olivia Rushford -University of Pittsburgh Jules Wickenhiser Samuel Joseph Saccone Gregory T. Wiesmore -SUNY ECC Alexa Grace Sampugnaro -St. Bonaventure University Tyler J Wilkinson -Rochester Institute of Technology Juan Jose Santiago -Alfred University Barbara Elizabeth Williams James Alexander Santillo Jr. Megan Elizabeth Wojciechowski -Kettering Matthew Gregory Sausen -University of Tennessee Portia Marie Wojton -Binghamton University Audrey Elizabeth Sawyer -Duquesne University Eve Ferguson Zaleski -SUNY Oswego Jaffer Abbas Sayeed Kristen Josephine Zima -University at Buffalo Maria Elizabeth Sayers Ashley Lynne Schaefer - Daemen College Jacob Daniel Scherer Congratulations, Class of 2020! Alexandra Helen Schie -Clarkson University Andrew Michael Schlabach Karlyn Ann Schuessler Anna Olivia Schwertfeger Katelyn Elizabeth Scioli -University of Tampa Jennifer Renate Seitz Andrew Semo Christo Siderakis -SUNY Cortland Mitchell Louis Silver -SUNY ECC Tyler Simon Emily Catherine Sirface -University at Buffalo Jacob John Slowinski -St. John Fisher College Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 Seniors’ best high school moments... Nevaeh Burgess: To be honest, anytime I was laughing to on the first day of Junior Year after not being able to see her the point where I had tears in my eyes (which I can tell you for 7 months happens quite a lot) was probably at that moment, the best. Bryan Renzoni: My favorite moments at CHS were per- However, I do recall a day during junior year when I had forming on stage in seven different fall plays and spring about four study halls because so many teachers were ab- musicals! sent, and I got to spend them with some really great friends Graham Hendler: waiting for theHarkness bus with some of mine. A few of them being Iyonia Redmond, Dylan people who I now consider my greatest friends. Carns-Allen, Alyssa Minott, and Brynn Ware Jack Guerinot: Being a part of swimming and percussion Alexandra Schie: Homecoming week senior year. My and being able to connect with those who matter. friends and I all went all out and everyone really got into Lauren Roberts: Participating in my friends’ Mr. Clarence it. All of my friends participated in the senior girls dance, skit and two of my best friends winning. went to the football game and attended the homecoming Juan Santiago: Winning the Border Brawl against Lancaster dance. for wrestling, 2018-2019 At Home Logan Hales: The best moment at CHS was the food festival Alexandria Staley: Cracking jokes with some of my favorite from this year. It was the last event I was able to attend with teachers during my free periods. a couple of my friends. The food was amazing, especially Angelette Landow: Performing a scene of the Glass Menag- the salsa. erie in front of my Theater Class. Ashley Bertrand: My team and I made it to states, some- Iyonia Redmond: The football games; even if we didn’t win thing that has never been done before for Clarence Cheer- it was always a good time. leading. Massimo Battaglia: Hanging with friends in the library Jane Attea: My best moments at CHS were the two years I before school, the Sleepout. got to spend in Spanish class with Señor O’Donnell. Kristen Olivieri: The football and basketball games and our Amelia Wells: The time when all the students stormed out final pep rally. onto the field after the team beat Lancaster. Megan Wojciechowski: Winning NCCC Tech Wars with Peyton Metzger: As a junior, playing in the double overtime Grace Ameis Junior year. win on senior night against Frontier. Joshua Deckert: Doing stage crew for the plays and musi- Katherine Noble: Having the best grilled cheese of my life at cals. the hoco dance with everyone I love. John King: Playing on the hockey team all four years. Mailey Geiger: Seeing one of my best friends back to school ... and their worst high school moments Sidney Domroes: When the DJ played What Does the Fox Erin Tzetzo: My worst moment at CHS was probably swim- Say at Sophomore year homecoming, also having the lights ming for gym class. on the whole time was not cool. Peyton Metzger: Having a zero in SUPA a week before final Logan Hales: The worst moment at CHS was losing a rap grades are due. battle to Sam Petitjean in chemistry on the last day of my Patrick Turtle: GETTING USELESS TV’S INSTEAD OF A sophomore year BETTER SENIOR LOUNGE Leah Brahmer: When I didn’t end up finishing my school Juan Santiago: Losing in the sectional finals for baseball career with all my friends, especially some I’ve known my 2018-2019 whole life. Ronald Kiener: not being able to play my senior baseball Alexis Kirk: Friday, March 13, 2020. Everyone was joking season and betting on whether or not we would have school on Katherine Noble: Not appreciating my teachers enough on Monday. March 13 Ashley Bertrand: Someone rear-ended my car in the park- Makenzie Marfurt:not being able to order food to the ing lot when I first got my license my junior year. school. Jack Vorreuter: When I found out that the cafeteria was Jane Attea: Losing in the state semi final soccer game serving whole wheat cookies. Nathan Isaacs: The musical being cancelled Tanner Roalsvig: AP stress or discovering you don’t have Mailey Geiger: Tearing my ACL in a hallway any friends in your classes Gina Fieramusca: Not having all the dances Audrey Sawyer: Missing out on so much of my senior year Emily Clark: Falling Down the stairs after all the hard work Isaac DiChiaro: Not being able to drive Brooklyn Lubitz: Tearing my ACL in front of the whole Sara Gennaro: Freshman Year Pep Rally school at the pep rally Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 Stellar Seniors

Each year, the graduating class of CHS has the opportunity to vote for “stellar seniors” -- classmates who have made the greatest contri- butions to the Clarence High School community. Here are this year’s winners.

Alex Staley Lauren Staley by Génia Abbey by Génia Abbey

Alexandria Staley was selected by this year’s graduating Lauren Staley was voted a stellar senior by the class of class as a stellar senior. She was an active member of the 2020. Lauren participated in numerous activities and clubs CHS community, and participated in Unified Sports and at CHS, including Wind Ensemble. She served as Vice played violin in Symphonic Orchestra. She also served as President of Student Council, Vice President of Unified, and President of SADD, Vice President of National Honor Soci- Secretary of National Honor Society her senior year. Lau- ety, and Secretary of Student Council her senior year. ren also played JV and Varsity soccer at Clarence. Alex excelled academically in addition to participating in In addition to extracurriculars, Lauren was a diligent her school community. Some of her favorite classes include student. A few of her favorite classes were SUPA Reading/ SUPA Reading/Writing, SUPA Public Affairs, AP Spanish, Writing, SUPA Policy Studies, AP World, AP Spanish, and and NUSTEP. She also has many memories of her time at NUSTEP. Over her four years, she made many memories, Clarence, but two of her favorite experiences are the orches- but there are a few that stand out to her. Lauren recalls tra trip to Chicago and Homecoming Week. enjoying “senior citizens’ prom, Mr. Clarence, or just simply Alex attributes her success at Clarence to the activities talking to teachers during free periods.” available to her that enriched her high school experience. She mentioned her teachers again when asked about She said “I definitely think the opportunities outside of what she thought had helped shape her success at Clarence, classes shaped my success. Being involved in clubs and answering “Definitely the teachers. And not necessarily organizations has helped me learn skills that I wouldn’t their wisdom and knowledge (which is still very important), understand in a classroom setting.” but their fun stories and the hours of just talking and build- Next year, Alex will be attending Daemen College, where ing relationships that I will truly be thankful for.” she will be studying to become a physician’s assistant. Be- This summer, Lauren had planned to visit relatives in fore she leaves, Alex plans to continue working at Wegman’s Italy, but instead will spend her summer in Clarence before over the summer. She was supposed to take a trip to Italy, heading off to Daemen College. There, she will pursue a but will now replace that with lots of time enjoying the degree in Physical Therapy. sunshine in Clarence. Lauren leaves Clarence with advice to underclassmen: When asked if she had any advice for underclassmen as “You can only control the present. The past is already gone she leaves, Alex didn’t hesitate as she responded “Do the and the future is unknown. Always take some time to live right thing when the right thing is not the easy thing to do.” in the moment!” Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 Stellar Seniors

Alex Renzoni Bryan Renzoni by Emily Kreher by Génia Abbey Alex Renzoni was selected by his graduating class due Bryan Renzoni was voted a stellar senior by this year’s to his many contributions to CHS as a positive learning graduating class. Over his four years at the high school, environment. He was active in groups that make CHS a Bryan participated in many clubs and activities, including better place, including Student Council, the Superinten- Symphonic Orchestra, Euphonix, Vocal Jazz, Chamber dent’s Advisory Group, the School Improvement Team, and Choir, Chamber Orchestra, National Honor Society, Lead- the Strategic Planning Committee. He also participated ership Academy, the Class Rank Committee, Superinten- in Scholastic Bowl, Future Teachers of America, National dent’s Advisory Group, School Improvement Team. He also Honor Society, Drama club, Euphonix, Chamber Choir, served as President of Drama Club and Treasurer of both Vocal Jazz, and more. Chorale and Student Council his senior year. Alex said he rarely disliked any of his classes at CHS, but Bryan was very studious, and was in the top 3 of his found his music classes, like Symphonic Orchestra, Chorale, class. Some of his favorite classes were AP Euro, AP Bio, and AP Music Theory to be among his favorites. He also English 9, AP Calc, AP Spanish, and AP Chem, mostly due enjoyed his languages classes, in particular AP Language, to the teachers. Some of his favorite Clarence memories are SUPA English, Spanish 4H, and AP Spanish. performing on the CHS stage for the first time in Phantom Favorite memories at Clarence High School include his of the Opera, performing in the Mousetrap, performing performance with Chorale at Disney in December, Mr. with Euphonix at a UB basketball game, attending NYSSMA Clarence, and the Student Council Sleepouts. He also en- Conference All-State twice, the annual Sleepout, and travel- joyed this past year’s pep rally because he helped to emcee it ing with Chorale to Disney and the Lodge at Fredonia. with the other students who were also voted to be this year’s What helped him succeed at Clarence? Bryan answered Stellar Seniors. He will never forget when one of the vocal “I believe that my work ethic, dedication to my studies, and ensembles he participates in, Euphonix, performed the willingness to try new things and work with others were all national anthem at a UB Bulls game in 2018. significant in helping me succeed as a student at CHS!” One of the reasons Alex loves CHS is that there is truly Bryan leaves with advice for current and future stu- something for everyone to get involved in. His advice for dents: “Don’t be afraid to try new things! One thing that I underclassmen would be, “Don’t be afraid to put yourself love about CHS is that there truly is something for every- out there and step outside of your comfort zone - you might body. Take the next few years of high school to explore your be surprised at how much you’ll grow as a student, leader, passions and discover what you truly enjoy!” thinker, and human being.”

Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 Navigating College Fairs in the COVID-19 Stress-Reducing Baking COVID-19 Era by Ruthie Bassarath by Julia Towne Looking for something simple and delicious to eat? These are some of the easiest recipes for a perfect, simple dessert! As a member of the class of 2021, Birthday Mug Cake Recipe my family and I were prepared to dive Ingredients into the world of college fairs this year. 4 tbsp all-purpose flour The social distancing protocols foiled 3 tbsp granulated sugar* these plans after I had only toured 1 tbsp sprinkles the University at Buffalo and Niagara ½ tsp baking powder 3 tbsp milk* University. Suddenly, my email was 1tbsp veg. oil flooded with messages from countless 2 tsp vanilla extract schools offering virtual tours. Even the *Substitute with vegan sugar for vegan alternative national college fair that was cancelled *Almond milk for vegan alternative had created an online equivalent with Directions: “booths” and seminars. I registered for Combine all of these ingredients together into a mug, mix, and then place in the many of these tours, including North- microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. eastern, Carnegie Mellon, Notre Dame, Top off with some whipped cream or ice cream if you want and enjoy! and Yale Universities, in addition to 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies seminars from a few virtual fairs. Sev- Ingredients eral formats and topics covered made 1 cup of peanut butter for a unique experience. ½ cup of sugar One tour style used by Northeastern 1 egg and Yale was with YouVisit technolo- Directions: gy, a tour at your pace that takes you Preheat oven to 350ºF around campus. It includes a “tour Mix together the peanut butter, sugar and the egg guide” who narrates the spots you visit, Roll a spoonful of dough into a ball. Flatten cookie with a fork twice, into a criss- in an attempt to make the experience cross pattern as accurate as possible to a real life Bake for 8-10 minutes, wait for them to cool and enjoy! 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies- Vegan Version tour. This can also be linked to a live Ingredients information session to allow for ques- 1 cup of peanut butter-salted or unsalted, no added oil or sugar tions. I enjoyed the YouVisit tours. I ¾ cup oat flour found them to be more informative as 5 tbsp maple syrup well as covering a large area of campus Optional- 5 or 6 drops of vanilla stevia for sweetness fairly quickly. It was also nice to not Directions: have to walk miles in blistering heat. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. The virtual information sessions Mix together peanut butter with maple syrup until it forms a creamy paste. also have their unique pros and cons. Then add in the oat flour and mix in until it forms cookie dough. First of all, the session is often sched- Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll dough into a ball between your hands. uled after the virtual tour, sometimes Flatten cookie with a fork. Leave about an inch between each cookie and bake for days behind. This led me to miss my 12-18 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Northeastern tour, as I miswrote the For a crunchier taste wait longer to eat the cookies. Enjoy! time it actually took place. Further- more, DePaul University failed to let question relevant or important. for my mom and I to tour the webpage, me into the Zoom session I registered In a larger session, like the Univer- from financial aid to religious services, housing, clubs and athletics. This informa- for, because the moderator had to per- sity of Notre Dame’s livestream, you tion is publicly available and I would likely sonally let participants into the private must register as a participant, but the access it regardless, but the supplemental meeting. Zoom may be both a draw- session is technically open so one cannot information given by the host allowed for a back and a benefit. The limited call get “locked out”. On the other hand, more beneficial experience. size allows for more intimacy among the problem with moderated questions Regardless of how and where my fellow participants, so your questions can be remains, as questions scroll by in a chat juniors choose to tour colleges, I wish answered. In the same vein, often a format, so the speaker may still miss an them the best of luck. These are unprec- moderator chooses which questions important question. It was unique because edented times, and thinking about our the moderator sent links in the chat as the to tell the speaker, so they may elect futures amidst this uncertainty is scary. We speaker brought up a topic. This allowed to ignore you if they don’t find your will get through this and be successful. Red Devils’ Advocate June 2020 Why Young People Should Vote

Elections affect everyone, even high by Emily Kreher is why it’s important to vote in every schoolers. Whether you are a gradu- election. If you are over 18 and a resi- what their opinion of a candidate is, ating senior who is already planning dent of Clarence, you could start with but to be sure that you are voting for to vote in November, or a fifteen-year- the school budget vote on June 9th. the person with whose platform you old who doesn’t follow politics, every When it comes to presidential elec- most agree, it’s best to research them election is relevant to you. tions, a lot of people don’t vote because on your own. This can be done many According to NPR, young people their state traditionally leans one way ways, by reading articles about the can- often don’t believe that their vote or another politically. While they are didates, or by going to their websites, makes a difference, and that voting correct that their single vote likely where they usually have a page about is an effective way to change soci- won’t make a difference in that case, where they stand on important issues. ety. Related research has shown that there will be other races where your People also argue that they can’t besides young people, non-voters are vote may make an impact. It’s also im- choose between two evils. However, more likely to be poor, Hispanic, or portant to make your voice heard even why shouldn’t one choose the lesser of Asian-American. While it is true that if it doesn’t change the outcome. When two evils? It is, by definition, less evil. elections don’t usually come down to you don’t vote, your area appears to One of them will inevitably take office, a single vote, young people have the have less diverse political beliefs than and it should be worth it to you to potential to drastically impact a race is actually true. vote for the one that you would prefer should they vote in large numbers. If you are unsure about register- to represent you. Given that when However, close races do occur. For ing,online resources can help you choosing between two candidates they example, during the presidential race figure it out. Look for information on will likely have very different policies, of 2000, Florida went red for George voting on the Erie County Board of there will be one that is less far from W. Bush by a margin of 537 votes. Elections website. your values. It is also true that a lot of young The first step to being a good voter It’s also important to consider that people don’t follow politics and aren’t is to be engaged. It is your civic duty the results of every election have a aware of which politician aligns with as a patriotic citizen to be an educated big impact on your life, whether you their beliefs. It is simple enough, how- and informed voter. realize it or not. The politicians that ever, to do a little research on the can- get elected will make decisions that didates prior to making a decision. It will impact you and your community. Red Devils’ Advocate may also be a good idea for young peo- 2019-20 For example, when you vote for state ple who are voting for the first time to Editors, Staff, and Contributing writers senator, they help decide the laws that research the candidates independently. you have to follow in your state. This Feel free to ask a friend or loved one Alex Renzoni - co-Editor-in-Chief Emily Kreher - co-Editor-in-Chief Emily Hewson - Treasurer Nate McMurray to take on Chris Jacobs Elena Vallis - Secretary in Special Election Staff: Génia Abbey by Emily Kreher against Republican candidate Chris Kaelyn Ashton-Wells On June 23rd, New York’s 27th Con- Jacobs. The special election will deter- Ruthie Bassarath Adam Bova gressional District will vote on who mine who fills the seat for the remain- Joe Clinard should fill the vacancy left by Republi- der of the term, which ends in January. Hannah Dunn can Chris Collins. The district encom- Senator Chris Jacobs, family law Maggie Giansante passes Genesee county, Livingston attorney Beth Parlato and Erie Coun- Tyler Kubiak county, Orleans county and Wyoming ty Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw are Sheryl Smith county as well as areas of Erie, Monroe, all in the Republican primary for the Sara Swenson Niagara and Ontario counties. Collins congressional seat. The Republican pri- Lexi Tendorf resigned his seat on October 1st fol- mary vote will be held on the same day Julia Towne lowing charges of insider trading. He as the special election and will deter- was first elected in 2012. On the 23rd mine who runs against Nate McMur- Contributing Writers: Jenna Carey voters will vote in the special election ray on November 3rd in the election Evan Davidson as well as the Republican primary. for the next term, which will begin on Advisor: Mrs. Hess Nate McMurray is the Democrat- January 3rd. ic candidate in the special election,