1 The Orange and Black A Hanover Tradition

Volume 82, Issue 2 Hanover High School, Hanover, Pennsylvania November-December 2008 Inside This Issue What Holiday Do You Celebrate? 3 Ask Andi By Cassandra Balek 3 Think Your School Sucks Everyone does month of December was cho- Solace, Saturnalia, Yule, and 4 Key Club Update not celebrate Christmas; sen because the Catholic the New Year. With these there are many different Church wanted to compete special happenings in De- 7 Holiday or Epidemic? holidays out there in this cember, the Church decided world of ours. to celebrate the birth of the 8 Cheaper by the Dozen Christmas, it is savior in this month as well. one of the most cele- Santa Claus is one brated and well-known of the Christmas traditions. It 10 Chalkboard Chatter holidays. So for those all started in Myra, where readers, who do not cele- there was a very generous 12 This I Believe brate Christmas, grab Bishop named Nicholas who your blanket and get later was made a saint. His 14 Brain Busters ready for a bit of history. with other pagan rituals that generosity mostly fell toward It is said that Christ was are also held around this time the children by giving them born on the 25 th . The of year, such as the Winter (Continued on page 11) Featured Staff Chief Editor: Aaron Smith Decision of a Lifetime

Student Writers: By Jordan Martz Erika Ayres Cassandra Balek Adam Caler of you take advantage of the campus activities that Sarah Hammond all three of these oppor- they offered.” Many people Chelsea Hatch tunities? I assume not would agree with Katelyn, Madison Hoff Kayla Hrycek too many. I personally but something else that I Ashley Lawyer have only used four, in looked for was what the Casey Louthian my two years that I was community had to offer. Jordan Martz Meghan Royston eligible for a college The most important Savannah Samuels visit. aspect of going to college, is Tamara Sellers When one does visit that the college has the aca- Brittany Staub Dona Tolic a college, what should demic track that you want to Brittany Weckesser Juniors and seniors the student truly look for? pursue. For example, I want AJ Yingst at HHS listen up. Going to Katelyn Dubs, Senior at to get my bachelor degree in college or not will be one of Hanover said, “It’s about business management and the most important decisions everything being update, my masters in sport manage- Artwork and Photos: Erika Ayres that you will make during looking attractive, not old and ment. York College (the Alex Henke your lifetime. rusty. The deciding factor for college of my choice) offers Aaron Smith Here at Hanover, me were the dorm rooms at great business courses, also Dona Tolic we allow three college visits Slippery Rock, they were has one of the countries best Advisor: Mrs. Paula Frank per school year. How many gorgeous. Also, I like all of (Continued on page 10) 2 Bring Me the Head of Santa! By Kayla Hrycek

Santa needs to be stopped. 1 We want Christmas wrapping So the next time you are sing- He’s too jolly, he’s covered with paper without Santas, pixies ing your holiday carols make sure to snow white hair, and he’s morbidly and goblins. make them as void of Santa as pos- obese. He spouts derogatory terms 2 We do not want to be con- sible. Santa’s a bad, bad man and he against women whenever he can (you stantly bombarded with Santas needs to be stopped! all know what they are). Santa is just wherever we go. - It is nause- out of control! ating, it make us want to puke! Santa is a force to be reck- 3 oned with in today’s society. He’s No to Santas as Christmas more noticeable than the Easter decorations. Bunny and more obnoxious than Cu- 4 No to children being indoctri- pid (if nothing else fails, people LOVE obnoxious). He’s got the nated into "believing in" moves, surprisingly, and he has a fan Santa. base to boot. He does, however, also 5 No to the misconception that have an army after him. Meet the Santa songs are Christmas Anti Santa Liberation Army. carols. One stop at the Anti Santa Liberation Party’s (ASLP) website is 6 Let Christianity be Christianity enough to send chills down any and let paganism be paganism Christmas lover’s spine. The ASLP believes that Santa is a consumerist The ASLP isn’t the only anti Santa pig who encourages children to do club out there. All over the world, peo- nothing more than bug their parents ple are fighting the fluffy man. Some about presents and avoid the true European countries even have laws meaning of Christmas. against displaying Santa during the Anyone can join the ASLP, holiday season. Santa represents every- you just need to print out the handy thing these countries hate about the membership card on their homepage developing world: greed, power, and a (http://home.no.net/~htoerrin/ffnb/ false sense of denial about the world asla.html ) and follow all of their around them. handy rules such as:

How Did Thanksgiving Originate? By Meghan Roytston

On Thursday, homes to be free of the religious own. They were also used to having November 27 of prosecution. Here, in the United their houses already built, not having this year, our States, they found peace. Soon, the to get your own warmth and housing. families all gather Pilgrims became friends with the Na- The next year was a bounti- around the table tive Americans, or the Wampanoag. ful one, so the Pilgrims and the Native to enjoy turkey, Having the Native Americans Americans had all come together and stuffing, corn nearby to help the Pilgrims through shared all the food that they had har- bread, pumpkin pie and many other their first rough year on the new land. vested and ate together to rejoice the delicious things. But, some of us The Pilgrims were losing a bunch of new friendship and the freedom. may wonder what actually started their men from the harsh winter, for The feast back then probably this big tradition. they didn’t know a thing about the didn’t look anything like what we In 1620, Pilgrims came to new land. The men were used to hav- have today. There was no milk, butter, the United States from England. ing the food prepared for them, not or even flour, so there wasn’t bread. Some of the Pilgrims fled from their them having to make it all on their (Continued on page 5) 3 ASK ANDI

Q: Dear Andi, I have a pet peeve and side of the gym. I am perplexed as to why the cheer- Q: Dear Andi, Ever since my best leaders insist on snubbing half the A: Dear Bored, Wow. It sounds as if friend got a new boyfriend, it's like Hanover High School’s population! you feel pretty strongly on this mat- she doesn't have time to hang out Do they not know how rude it is to ter. If you want to see things change, with me anymore. She wants to de- cheer with their backs to an audi- you should go to those in charge, vote every waking second to this ence? Do they not know how insult- Mrs. Gomulka or the Cheerleading guy. She doesn't even know his last ing it is to completely ignore our fu- advisor, and tell them how you feel. name! It's crazy! I don't know if I ture cheering fans? Do you know You are not the only one who feels should confront her about it, be- how frustrating it is not to hear what this way from what I’ve been hear- cause I don't want to seem like the you are cheering – with your backs to ing. According to a reliable source, clingy or needy friend. I just miss us? We complain that there is not changes are already underway! her. Any advice? Signed, Forgotten school spirit in our school. Would you cheer if you were ignored tradi- Q: Dear Andi, My parents are get- A: Dear Forgotten, I think you ought tionally by the upper class? I thought ting a divorce. How do I tell my to confront her and tell her what you the cheerleaders were to be the driv- friends and teachers that I am go- just told me. It's like she doesn't have ing force in helping to encourage ing through this? Signed, Affair’s time to hang out with you anymore school spirit. Do they put any Child and you miss her. If she's really your thought into their pep rallies??? best friend, she won't see you as clingy Couldn’t they give us a copy of the A: Dear Affair’s Child, This is a or needy. Maybe your confrontation cheers they plan to use so we could really common issue that many teens with her will make her see the error in look at the words beforehand and have to deal with. It’s not necessarily her ways. join in with them when they cheer or any of their business what is going on are we to remain silent and just enjoy at home, but if you feel that strongly Q: Dear Andi, How do I attract the show – oops! That is only half of about it, you should just be up front guys’ attention? Signed, Blank us are to enjoy the show. To the with friends and teachers. Your cheering crew could you please con- friends and teachers care about you, A: Dear Blank, Ah, the eternal ques- sider the whole school in your next and sometimes confiding in them is tion. Attracting guys’ attention is pep rally and include us in all your the best thing to do. This isn’t always really not as much of a challenge as it cheers? Perhaps I am the only one an easy thing to do, so I’d suggest may seem. Really, all you need to do is who feels this way, may I encourage going to the counselors who can get find guys who have similar interests to others if you feel this way to also let the word out to the teachers that you you, and be yourself around them. It Dear Andi know so this person can want to know. And they can give you also helps to have self-confidence pass it on to the Cheerleader advisor. some good tips on how to communi- around them. Believe me, guys notice. We need change!!! Signed, Bored at cate this. It may help to talk it out pep rallies because I’m on the wrong with them.

“Think Your School Sucks? Well You Suck” By Dona Tolic

These were the words November 15, members of student the conference ran smoothly through heard though the Southwestern gym councils from all of Pennsylvania met. general sessions filed with motiva- during the first general session. As The Southwestern Student Council has tional speakers, peer-held work- the buses and mini vans kept piling been preparing for these three days shops, and break out sessions. Dur- in the parking lot, over 700 enthusi- since PASC chose their notion to host ing the general sessions all of the astic student council members the conference in spring of 2007. The delegates along with their advisors gather in the Southwestern High Southwestern council established the gathered to listen to motivational School lobby for the annual Penn- theme “Origins: It Begins with You” speakers. On Thursday the motiva- sylvania Association of Student based on the main principles of tional speaker Josh Shipp used his Councils State Conference. “Vision, Character, and Change.” sense of humor to encourage the Through November 13 to Their hard work paid off as (Continued on page 13) 4 Key Club Update By Adam Caler

Key Club is the oldest would also like a snack pack, and largest service program for students must bring in a hat high school students in the coun- and gloves or $3 dollars. try. The HHS Key Club is so suc- cessful due to the fact that we 3 Giving Toys for Tots have such a strong drive to give back to our community. Through- 4 Making Christmas Crafts out the month of December, Key for a Nursing Home Club has been involved with fol- lowing events: With Powder Puff Football being one of the largest fundraisers 1 Turkey Feathers for Key Club, we earn a couple hun- Since December 3, we dred dollars each year by this one have raised over 200 event. With the seniors beating the dollars, which is equal to sophomores 28-0, and the freshmen 200 feathers. The money beating the juniors 7-0, the final will be donated to the game was between the seniors and Red Cross. freshmen. And coming out on top, again, were the seniors with the 2 Canned Food Drive score of 14-0. The Canned Food Drive will start on December 8 Every year our Hanover Key and run until December Club grows larger. Many students are 19. With the help of our driven to become a part of our Key students, faculty, and Club. With the help of our officers staff, we hope to raise and members, we know that we can more cans than last year, make this organization in our school which was the total of become more successful and more 10,000 cans. To earn a known throughout our community. movie pass on the day before Christmas break, students must bring in 10 cans or $5 dollars. If they 5 Justice Has Not Been Done By Madison Hoff

Leonard Peltier, a Native were an attempt to rid the Reservation American who was an active mem- of the AIM. During these years while The first two AIM members, ber of the American Indian Move- the GOONs were present, over 60 Bob Robideau and Dino Butler, were ment (AIM), was put in jail under deaths of AIM members occurred and seen before a jury, and were acquitted the claims that he killed two FBI hundreds of Natives were assaulted, in on the accounts of self-defense. FBI officers during a gunfight over thirty which none of these murders and as- agents angered at the result were com- years ago. He still remains in jail saults were ever pursued with an in- pelled to make sure Peltier was sen- today under false claims and unreli- vestigation. tenced to jail. able testimonies. On June 26 th , 1976, two un- After Peltier was illegally Leonard Peltier moved to marked police cars arrived on Jumping extradited from Canada, in 1977, the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975 as Bull’s property with no real reason to trial began in North Dakota and many an American Indian Movement be trespassing on their land. Chaos witnesses claimed they saw Peltier member, a group that helped lead broke out within the reservation and a shoot the agents, one including his their people to safer places in an firefight began. When it was over, two girlfriend, the others, two American attempt to keep their lives separate FBI agents, Coler and Williams were Native boys. While this would seem from the government; much what dead, along with one Native American to be enough reason to send him to the FBI hated. They began an en- man. jail, it turns out all witnesses who campment on Jumping Bull Fam- Despite the fact over 200 made such claims withdrew them stat- ily’s land, near Oglala in South Da- people became involved in this fight, ing they were coerced and threatened kota. including Native Americans and fed- by the FBI to declare false witness. In Between the years 1973- eral troops with police, only three men fact, Peltier’s supposed girlfriend had 1976 a private army formed by the were charged with the cause of the never actually met Leonard before. tribal chairmen, called GOONs fight, all being AIM members, and one During the trail against (Guardians of the Oglala Nation) being Leonard Peltier. (Continued on page 7)

(Continued from page 2) United States joined in a Thanksgiv- There was no pumpkin pie, but they ing to give thanks for the victory of Student Council did make boiled pumpkin. Their meat the defeat against Britain at Sara- included either ducks or geese, but it’s toga. not likely that the wild turkey was a We can actually pin point Update member of the feast yet. George Washington as the man who The Pilgrims and the Native declared Thanksgiving as a National Happy holidays HHS! Your Americans would compete, or just Holiday in 1789. Later, when Tho- Student Council is proud to present have fun, in sports, games, dancing mas Jefferson took office, he didn’t the 2008 holiday ornaments and can- and other fun activities. But, this is like the idea that eating for one day dles, which are to be delivered soon! where the tradition just began, for this should be considered a holiday, and A special thanks goes out to all those was not a yearly thing for the Pilgrims that one day should be dedicated to who participated helping making this and Native Americans after their feast. a few Pilgrims who couldn’t get by year’s sale a success. Later, in 1676, another day of on their own. On another note, the winter Thanksgiving was proclaimed. On In 1863, President Lincoln sports pep rally is right around the June 20, many people decided to pro- proclaimed that the last Thursday of corner, being held Friday, December claim the good fortune that they have every November will be the national 12, 2008. Get ready, get set, get had and decided to rejoice. Edward Thanksgiving, and since then, we pumped! Deck out in all orange and Rawson, a clerk of Charlestown, Mas- have kept that tradition. black, and show off your spirit with sachusetts, made the decision to have It took more than two hun- us! Making their first official per- the feast on June 29, and that was con- dred years to make Thanksgiving formance here at HHS, is a group full sidered the date of Thanksgiving, but the holiday it is today! So, I hope of spirit like no other…the MO- the Native Americans were not in- you enjoyed your holiday and re- HAWKS!!!!! Get ready to support cluded to participate in the feast, and membered to eat, eat, eat. This is the our sports teams this season!!! the many Thanksgivings to come. only day that you can get away with One hundred years later, in it! 1777, the first thirteen states of the 6 Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride Book Review by AJ Yingst

Only a few authors have been created between the two that seems to be humanity and… the small miracles in able to portray the true importance of unparalleled. Train becomes almost a life.” They are able to battle through African American soldiers in World guardian or protector for the boy. Due to the hardships and make it out with War II, and James McBride is surely Train’s large size, Peppi feels safe while their sanity. one of them. McBride, the bestselling around him, even though Train himself is In my personal opinion, author of The Color of Water , has scared. Miracle at St. Anna sheds new light taken on the challenge of writing his McBride does an excellent job at on a part of what I like to describe as first novel, Miracle at St. Anna . The showing the little known role of black a dark hole in history. It is an event novel plunges us into the world of the soldiers in World War II. McBride illu- that will never show up in a history all-African American 92 nd Division, minates an ironic moment in American textbook, nor will ever be a special more famously known as the Buffalo history, a time when African American on the History Channel. McBride Soldiers. soldiers can fight bravely for their country reveals a group of soldiers that have McBride writes a powerful and yet are forced into segregation, ra- just enough reason to be recognized and emotional story of four soldiers cism, and the Jim Crow laws. The army as the rest of the military. fighting in the mountains of Italy. looks down on the Buffalo Soldiers and The novel comes from the There is the smooth-talking con artist James McBride shows the harsh reality of heart. It is a brilliant description of Bishop; the simple, gentle giant Train; racism in the military. Black soldiers are miracles and the little things in life the Puerto Rican Hector; and the seen as things that can be thrown upfront that sometimes are the only things we group's leader, Lieutenant Stamps. to die first and hopefully make a dent, but can hang on to. McBride is extraor- Sam Train, a large and simple man their lives don’t really matter. They are dinary at describing the mind in war. who has found a head of a statue that also given jobs that keep them out of the He points out the harsh reality and he believes gives him luck, becomes way. Sadly, African Americans are seen the subtle images that can stay with friends with a small, mute Italian boy more of a disturbance to the military someone for years to come. It truly named Peppi. Peppi has seen the rather than a help. is a novel that plunges deep in the atrocities the Germans have caused, Fighting for a country that shows heart and it simply is your job to let and it seems they will soon to be stuck less respect than the enemy, it becomes sink even deeper. in the middle of a battle between the hard to keep battling. But, in the small Germans and the Allies. A bond is Tuscan village, the soldiers “discover

Julie and Romeo by Jeanne Ray Book Review by Ashley Lawyer

Shakespeare’s finest play; think it’s a great way for some people to called Julie and Romeo: Get Lucky . “Romeo and Juliet” is now re-made see the true struggles of love and how The author, Jeanne Ray said in her into a story of not younger teens, but hard people work at it. In the book a state- website that there may be another of two older people who are florists in ment from Julie “No matter how old you series coming out from Julie and their early sixties with families. are, 60 or 70, you can still do anything, Romeo , since people continue re- When reading a little deeper even make love.” I think it just also shows questing that she continue her writ- into this book, mid-section, I started to a good example of “your age can never ing. think about how it would be, to be in hold you back as long as your spirit wills Julie and Romeo’s place. Their love it.” affected them and others as well, con- This book at moments had its bad sidering that they had tried to have a times which shows us another side of life, love that was forbidden. It is a hard not everything works out the way we choice that some people would never want and no matter what we try to hide, it like to make, their love for another always manages to slip out. Approving person or their love for their own chil- this book for young students and older dren. couples, I think it’s a very good humorous When I got to the end of the book for those who enjoy their romance book I was a little disappointed. The being a little twisted. ending was still sweet yet very bitter. I Recently I had learned that there recommend this book to you because I was a second book to this series, which is 7 Christmas: Holiday or Epidemic? By: Brittany Staub

It’s Christmas time again. presents. More and more people say they they’re made in factories in China. Noises and smells fill the air and the feel obligated to buy gifts for their loved Good job! closer it seems to get to December ones, rather than just wanting to. At least Is Christmas really Christmas 25 th , the happier people become. The the economy will be good for a month. anymore? No. It’s become an epi- line gets longer to see Santa. Busy Then there’s the whole family demic. Something every American parents race to the stores to buy that thing. Who really wants to see their family feels they must participate in, and if one special gift for their tot. Smells for an entire day? With all the arguing and you’re against it then you’re not nor- of tasty deserts being finished in the bickering over who’s right and who’s mal. Do you remember why we have oven fill the air. Trees are cut for wrong, who doesn’t know how to put the Christmas? Look at the name again. trimming and decorating. Everything cheesy present together right, and who Christmas. Christ-mas. Christ. It’s seems complete when that first isn’t coming because they have a problem when Christ was born. According to snowflake falls and hits the ground. with Uncle Bill. Theos Think Tank Website, “statistics For most people this is the way it And what’s up with Black Friday? claim that over 50% of school children seems. I don’t see why anyone knowing that there don’t know that Christmas celebrates Negative. First of all, those are going to be a thousand people at Wal- the birth of Jesus Christ.” lines for Santa are annoying. The Mart would be willing to go. Not only this Now, I am by far not anti- kids whine and complain, some even but they have to get up at four o’clock in Christmas. I really like Christmas, but cry because they have to wait. Head- the morning to hit the sales. Plus, you get I think people have forgotten the ache anyone? (Especially when they run over trying to get to that ‘hot’ gift. meaning of it. The entire holiday sea- decide to put Santa right in the mid- People get into full-fledged fights over son has become more of a ritual than a dle of our mall. Why not at the en- some of the gifts. Totally ridiculous! time for celebrating and being in a trance of Dick’s Sporting Goods?) Don’t even get me started on the general good mood. So how do you The reason certain kids cry and whole Christmas tree thing. For how wor- know if you’re in the Christmas spirit? whine is probably because they’re ried Americans are about the environment, Take the quiz to find out. used to getting everything they want. we sure don’t mind hurting it for Christ- The whole Santa and Christmas per- mas. How many of you have a real tree? If Christmas Quiz sona doesn’t help much. Let’s give that’s you, then, congratulations, you’re a Answer the questions. Then add up em’ a holiday where we can really tree killer. Did you plant a new tree? My your scores to see if you’re really in spoil them. Awesome. guess is no; how inconsiderate of you. You the Christmas spirit. Christmas has become more say you have a fake tree? Great job on sup- of an epidemic than anything. One of porting pollution. Do you know what fake (continued on page 9) the biggest parts of Christmas is the trees are made of? Metals and plastic,

(Continued from page 5) Peltier’s innocence. Many people Peltier, over 6,000 documents were have signed a petition to help Peltier withheld by the government during out of prison, including 50 members the case, for ‘federal security pur- of the U.S. Congress. He remains in poses’ and still remain withheld to prison as a political activist and char- this day. These documents include ity raiser, while much support for the ballistics' test that would prove Leonard’s freedom is growing whether or not it was Peltier’s gun stronger and larger throughout the that shot the fatal shots. When the country. trial was over, Peltier was sentenced “We still have a long way to two life terms in prison, where he go, but my heart is strong, knowing remains today in Lewisburg, Penn- that one day I will be free, as will all sylvania. political prisoners, as will all people” A chance for Peltier’s trial –Leonard Peltier. to be appealed by the court was de- nied even after evidence of the FBI coerced testimonies and other impor- tant details that would ensure Picture from Yahoo Images 8 Cheaper by the Dozen By Erika Ayres

On November 21, by two of the children, 22, and 23, twenty-eight Frank Gilbreth Jr., and high school students, one Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. elementary school student, “The actors made and one dog named Han- an average plot into a very nah performed the produc- good show with their com- tion of “Cheaper by the edy and emotion. I enjoyed Dozen.” it very much!” said junior Friday and Satur- Madison Hoff. day night, there were ap- Stephanie O’Brian proximately one hundred did the costumes for the people in the audience. show and put a lot of work Students who came got into making all the actors extra credit in English and look like they were from Spanish classes. the 1920s. Those who went The actors were found the show entertain- very fortunate to be di- ing, heart-warming, and rected by George Matthew. could tell how much hard He put many hours of hard work the cast, crew, and work into the show and is director put into it. the reason it turned out as The show was well as it did. Bravo for a based on the true story of a job well done! mother and father raising a Don’t forget to dozen children. Their chil- come support the drama dren faced everyday prob- department at Drama Night lems such as dating, in February and the spring school, and losing a loved musical. one. The book that the play was based on was written

Picture from Google Images Crew: Rebecca Rickrode, Mr. Gilbreth—Aaron Smith Anne—Emily Robart Corbin Wade, Quan Nguyen, Mrs. Gilbreth—Logannae Storm Lillian—Lakeishia Williams Zachary Tine, Dashiell Sears, Ernestine—Charissa Morgan Martha—Sarah Sultzbaugh Bette Leskinen Frank—Gabi Rosenbrien Mrs. Fitzgerald—Sarah Smith Jackie—Me-Ryong Shin Dr. Burton—Cris Zink Dan—Henry Smith Joe Scales—Peyton Watson Bill—Don Giannini Miss Brill—Erika Ayres Fred—Fabio Graziosi Larry—Matt Frederick 9 (continued from page 7) Miss Hanover 1.) You’re in a store and there’s a mother, who is clearly stressed out, and gets the last toy one that you were dying to get your hands on. Do you… Pageant 2008 a. Grab that item right before she gets it and run away 1 pt By Erika Ayres b. Pick up the toy, feeling bad, but you The 40 th Annual Miss Hanover Pageant took needed it (really you did) 2 pts place on October 27 th in the Hanover High School c. Feel bad for her and allow her to take it Auditorium. Ten girls competed for the crown but hoping her tot will be happy come only one went home with the title. Christmas morning 5 pts For the last forty years, judges have decided

the winner based on scores in interviewing, talent and 2.) On Christmas Eve someone would find you evening gown competitions. The contestants compete a. Ripping open presents (you just can’t for scholarships and cash awards along with the title wait till the next day) 2 pts of Miss Hanover. b. In church (you know what Christmas is Every year, the winner of Miss Hanover and about) 5 pts the 3 runners-up ride in the annual Halloween parade. c. Airport (going to see family) 4 pts Miss Hanover also participates in numerous events d. Movies (just another day) 1 pt throughout the year such as Christmas charities and

local events. If Miss Hanover cannot fulfill her duties, 3.) On Christmas Day you would rather the crown will be passed down to the first runner-up. a. Be with family 4 pts Local schools that were represented this year b. Be eating all of that delicious food 1 pt include Delone Catholic, Hanover, New Oxford and c. Be in your room by yourself (you just South Western. got new gadgets no time to waste) 1 pt This year the representatives for Hanover d. Help at the homeless shelter (giving were Lyna Tran and Allison Frederick. Both girls others a good Christmas) 10 pts showed their vocal talents in the talent portion of the

competition. 4.) Santa makes you feel The most recent Miss Hanover, Laura Zinn, a. Angry (we’re supposed to be celebrat- passed her crown to this year’s winner, Emily Dettin- ing Jesus) 7 pts burn, who was representing Delone. b. Scared (you want to run away) 1 pt Emily told the Evening Sun , "This means so c. Happy (he’s always so jolly) 4 pts much to me. All the girls were so beautiful, so tal-

ented. I am honored to be recognized out of all those 5.) Christmas music is girls." a. Annoying (that’s all that’s ever on the radios starting black Friday) 1 pt b. Catchy (those tunes just get stuck in your head) 3 pts c. Heart Warming (you love to go around carolling) 5 pts d. Awesome (you love singing them, will- ingly) 4 pts Results 10 and Below: Wow! You really are the Grinch this time of year! You aren’t in the Christ- mas Spirit at all. 11 to 24: You like Christmas, but aren’t crazy about it. You tend to be more for the happiness than for the religious aspect. 25 or more: You love Christmas. You love the hus- 2007 Miss Hanover, Laura Zinn, crowning Emily tle and bustle. People often find you in Dettinburg good and cheerful mood. I mean come (Photo from eveningsun.com) on it is Christmas.

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Sophomores Become Amateur Novelists

By J.J. Dugan, English Department

There’s murder afoot at HHS, but don’t worry, it’s all in your imagination. Twelve-year-old Jason Dorrant has had some bad experiences with authority and he might be planning revenge – or is he? Over forty HHS sophomores decided to ditch the “traditional” essay ap- proach, and chose to write their own conclusion to the cliffhanger novel The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier. Each of these brave sophs wrote an additional chapter to the novel, incorporating narration, dialogue, and a technique Cormier fea- tures throughout: the private thoughts of many of the characters (set off in italics). I wonder how my article will be received? Will I get the respect an English teacher deserves? If not, maybe I had better plan my own revenge… See how that works? Good thing your thoughts don’t show up on the page in italics, or we might all be in trouble. Many of the creative responses featured some quite creepy variations on the revenge theme, but you will have to visit Room 135 in a week or so if you want to see them. You might want to read the novel first, though, since the “endings” won’t make much sense without the context of reading Cormier’s book (some English II students can explain why I underlined this word). Cormier is an award-winning novelist, and author of The Chocolate War and other famed Young Adult Fiction clas- sics. Often his protagonists are young people in the midst of crisis, and Jason Dorrant is no exception: he has been accused of a brutal murder and faces interrogation by an expert in winning confessions. The English II sophomores worked hard in developing their story lines, using details from the novel to make their “alternate endings” come alive. Choosing a non-traditional path to examine a novel called on all of their creative energies, and the results were explosive. No – there aren’t any real explosions, but some of these students’ ideas scared me a little. I had better be nicer to them for the rest of the year …

(Continued from page 1) have a 2.7 GPA and got an 850 on his the day, and two, you get a feel for the sport management courses. So make SAT. The student is also a two-sport college that you may go to. sure that the college has what you athlete and is involved with student want or your money as well as the council. Also, the person’s character is next four years of your life could be never in question because of the deci- wasted. sions they make. Once one decides that a col- Based on the numbers, I would lege has what they want, roadblocks pick the first student as would most. such as the cost, SAT scores or do I Colleges say that they want the best have the grades to go there can be a students to represent their respected uni- hindrance. versities; based on that statement I The frustrating thing about would pick the second student. applying to college, is that often they I respect the fact that college only see the numbers. As many of us admission offices get thousands of ap- Opinions expressed are know, the numbers don’t always tell plications every year and they have to those of the authors and do not re- the story of the student. go by the numbers. The sad thing is that flect the position of the Orange and For example, one student may have a there are students out there who are not Black. 3.5 GPA and get a 1150 on his given opportunities that they truly de- The Orange and Black is SAT’s, but shows no respect or hon- serve. an open forum for the students and esty to his peers or teachers. The stu- Whether to go to college or not staff at HHS. We welcome all ap- dent also is not involved with the will be the most important decision that propriate viewpoints. school at all. students will have. Use all of your col- Now the other student may lege visits; one, you get out of school for 11

(Continued from page 1) Syrians because of their policies that determination), Ujima (collective gifts and for sailors. A group of Italian were aimed to nullify the Jewish faith. work and responsibility), Ujamaa sailors dug him up and took him to When Judah Maccabee led the Jews to (cooperative economics), Nia Italy, because he was of much impor- their victory over the Syrians, they re- (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and tance in Europe at the time. This act claimed their temple. Imani (faith). In the Kwanzaa ritual increased Saint Nicholas' popularity After the Jews cleansed the there are seven candles called since Italy now had the remains of this temple they prepared for the rededica- Mishumaa Saba and they are placed very generous man everyone wanted tion. While they were getting ready for in candelabra called a Kinara. to have his remains. His popularity the big job that was ahead of them, they There are three green candles on the traveled the whole way to Holland. realized that they did not have enough left, three red candles on the right Little Dutch children would leave their oil to light the N'er Tamid. They and one black candle in the middle. wooden shoes out for Saint Nikolaas searched all over the temple and they One candle is lit each day of Kwan- "Santa" to put goodies in them. When found a small vial of unidentified oil. It zaa, similar to Hanukkah. The col- the Dutch and German colonists came was only enough for one day but some- ors of Kwanzaa are green because it to America they brought the tradition how it burned for eight days until more represents hope and the color of the with them. oil was brought. In the remembrance of homeland, red because of the blood Another tradition is hanging this miracle, one candle of the Menorah that was shed, and black because it Mistletoe, a green plant with little red (which is an eight branched candelabra) symbolizes the black faces of the berries that stay alive in the cold of the is lit each of the eight days of Hanukkah. African Americans. winter. The Celtic people believed it The tradition of giving gifts each of the Holidays mean something to have magical healing powers or an eight days is new because it is celebrated so special to the people that practice antidote for poison and it was a sign of around the same time as Christmas. them. They are all important and peace. The Scandinavians associated Doctor Maulana Karenga a the world would be very different this marvelous plant with their god- professor at California State University without them. Maybe you know dess of love, Frigga. This is where we created Kwanzaa in 1966. It is cele- someone who doesn't practice the got our tradition or kissing under the brated by millions of African Americans, same religion as you, ask them mistletoe. It is said that those who Africans and by peoples of African ori- about it see what you can learn. Re- kiss under the mistletoe had a promise gins around the world. It is celebrated to member that holidays were not of good luck and happiness together in encourage them to remember their Afri- made just for giving and receiving the coming year. can heritage, all that they suffered, and presents, all of these holidays have Hanukkah begins on the 25th to consider their current role in the mod- much deeper meaning. Whatever day of the Hebrew month, Kislev. ern world. It is celebrated from Decem- you’re celebrating, have a good va- This is a Jewish holiday celebrating ber 26th to January 1st. cation and Happy Holidays to you the rededication of the Holy Temple in Kwanzaa has seven principles all! Jerusalem. In 168 BC the Maccabee called Nquzo Saba. They are Umoja family revolted against the Greek (unity), Kujichagulia (self- Common Courtesy: Doing the Right Thing By Chelsea Hatch

Everything around this time Year round, people are giving, around receiving presents. of year has something to do with helping, and strongly encouraging peo- As this season rolls around, Christmas. Christmas time is the time ple to be involved more. Often, these I’d like to put it out there that even of year when you lend out that helping calls for help are ignored. Even though though Christmas is the “giving hand, right? it’s Christmas, any other day is just as season”, there are so many other Sure, it’s a wonderful thing to important. things you can do year round to help be extra helpful around Christmas Now, I’m not trying to preach, people all the time. People are living time. Obviously, more people are go- but Christmas is defined as the day in poverty. We need to find cures ing to donate toward things like feed- Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. for people that deserve to keep their ing the hungry, donating toys to needy Nowadays, people have “learned” that life. We need healthy, growing, and kids, food drives, supporting our sol- Christmas is the day to give to others. educated children, and we need diers and giving them something to When you ask someone what he or she happy human beings. Take a second look forward to, etc. Why at Christmas thinks of when you think about Christ- to think about the less fortunate. though? What is it about this holiday mas, his or her answer will probably be While you do this, really think about that defines it as the giving season? “presents”. Everyone revolves Christmas it. Don’t think about what they don’t 12 This I Believe... Forward by Mrs. Erin Smith Essay by Tamara Sellers

This I Believe is a ra- myself as an individual. memories. dio project that currently airs on Every so often, I get into my One of the earliest moments I NPR. The series got its start in car; I turn the ignition and take off to can remember with my father was the the 1950s when Edward R. wherever the road leads me. I drive first time he took me to see the ocean. I Murrow created the program in down main streets and travel through was petrified and amazed at the same an effort to afford people the back roads, cruising along with my time. However, my father, a former opportunity to voice the core windows rolled down and my stereo member of the Navy, practically lives beliefs and values that guide turned up. I usually drive alone, my for the boundless ocean and the smell their everyday lives. Senior only companion being my thoughts. of salty air. I recall trotting along the English students wrote their Every street light or stop sign that I beach, holding my father’s hand, stum- own This I Believe essays. The encounter provides its own destiny. bling every time I attempted to walk. feelings expressed in these es- Somehow, with every winding road I My father would laugh and effortlessly says belong to the author and in decide to follow, my ultimate destina- pick me up. I can only imagine that he no way reflect the opinion of tion becomes a lake with a resplendent repeated the same act of chuckling and the Orange and Black.— view. standing me back on my feet at least a I remember one particular dozen times. day I found myself walking through Suddenly, I thought about -Moments are not just the shallow water of the lake with my what my future holds and became ex- an aspect of time, nor are they jeans rolled up to my knees. I was cited with the idea that someday, I will just the tedious hands of a clock. walking along the edge of the water, be able to create moments that will re- Moments are instances that bring the waves lapping against my feet with main with me forever; much like the us both happiness and sorrow. every step, when I noticed a father and moments my father has created with They fill our hearts with hope his son sitting at the water’s edge, me. and love, and they even some- fishing poles in hand. Standing at the water’s edge, I times take our breath away. There was something mo- felt the waves gently tickle my toes, Fragments of time, a single mo- mentous about that child’s relationship and the warm breeze of summer flow ment may seem insignificant, with his father. Seeing the two of through my hair. I gazed at the sky, so something that habitually comes them that day brought me closer to a full of joy and feeling at peace with my and goes. However, I believe realization about the relationship I life. I took a deep breath and slowly let moments are infinite and are share with my own father. I stood it out, and in that moment, I swear I compiled to create life-long barefoot on the rocks just reminiscing was infinite. memories that help to define about past moments and splendid

National Art holiday coloring sheets, gave them a healthy snack and played games with them. To end the afternoon, Honor Society the whole group watched clips from the Claymation Christmas National Art Honor Society spon- Special. It was an afternoon filled sored "Christmas Craft Afternoon" with creativity, lots of giggles and this past Sunday, Dec 7th. About the Christmas Spirit! 25 elementary students attended from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to create an ornament. The ornament was a Christmas tree and each student could embellish it with poms, jin- Above, left to right: Colette Weaver, Sarah gle bells, stars and other adorn- Sultzbaugh, Ashlee Yealy, Erika Ayres, Ali ments. N.A.H.S members taught Baublitz, Kaitlyn Naill, Mikaela Bell, Kayla the little ones how to create their Kelly, Erica Gottsch, Allison Frederick ornament, helped them to color Left : Allison Frederick, Owen Smith, and Mikaela Bell 13 Jr. onto a life-size sheet of paper in less the title has been mentioned yet. An than three minutes. Her portrait com- average Hanover High School student bined the theme of the conference to- would probably skip this article had it gether as it represented a leader with a read, Student Council Conference , character that brought about change with thinking it was an article with dry in- his own vision. formation about another convention The following workshop ses- for those overachievers, but there is a sions presented by fellow delegates var- message in the title for all students. ied on subjects of leadership, teamwork, When Josh Shipp yelled out to the and problem solving. On Thursday eve- crowd “You think your school sucks” ning, the delegates also met in groups and after a few groans and moans, he with different, unfamiliar students to responded “Well that’s because you create their own 20/20 vision of United suck.” It was made evident then, that States for the year 2020. All groups were this is the situation in Hanover High able to come up with an inspiring vision School. Most of the student body has even though they might not have had the something to complain about everyday same ideas as most members of the and discuss how our school sucks, but team. the fact is that we as students have the (Continued from page 3) The delegates did work hard most impact on this. Instead of just students “not to be average.” Friday during the three days of the conference. complaining, as Gandi said, “We must morning during the general session However, the delegates did get to enjoy be the change we want to see.” If our speaker Marlon Smith taught the some free time during the carnival on school is not standing up to our own students to live up to their possibili- Thursday and the dance and banquet on visions and ideas, then we must the ties as leaders. With the same con- Friday in Gettysburg. The delegates ones who start the change. cept, “Lincoln”, James A. Getty, were able to relax Friday night along So do something! Join an used his persona of our 16 th presi- with their advisors to enjoy some social organization such as student council, dent to show students their leader- time at dinner, view the movie “Fields of key club, or many of the other clubs. If ship potential. Freedom”, and spend the rest of the time not this year, you can join next year at The general sessions did dancing with their peers. the beginning of the year. If you can’t include many speeches, but Molly The delegates left the confer- join a club, then express your ideas to Glover, a student council member of ence on Saturday afternoon to return to your class representatives or student Southwestern High School, instead their hometowns with newly learned council to make our school better. used her talent in art to have her ideas and messages. With the end of the idea heard. Glover painted an ab- conference it also seems this article is stract portrait of Martin Luther King coming to an end, but nothing relative to

From left to right: Cassie Wallen, Dona Tolic, Sarah Sultz- baugh, Tanner Bowersox, Allison Frederick, Gabi Rosen- brien, Lyna Tran, Milan Patel, Joshua Cartwright, and Brianna Bryson 14 Brain Busters Compete at WGAL Studios By Mr. Kevin Wyrick

Hanover’s Brain Busters In addition to the practices, the Kozdron. It was a very close match team competed against the West team did a “mock” Brain Busters throughout with the faculty pulling out Perry Mustangs on Wednesday, competition in the auditorium on a win with an outstanding lightning December 10th at the WGAL stu- December 3 rd . round. dios in Lancaster. All members of the club Ms. White and Mr. Wyrick would Brain Busters is a quiz competed in the first round. Addi- like to thank all the Brain Busters bowl/Jeopardy type of competition tional club members are Gabi Club members for their dedication and matching up schools from the entire Rosenbrien, Bette Leskinen, Kelsey hard work in preparing for this event. WGAL viewing area. Competing May, Colette Weaver, Ian Harris, We would also like to thank the fac- team members were Corbin Wade, and Alex Daubert. ulty and staff for all of their support Kayla Hrycek, Allison Frederick, The student match was tied throughout the preparation process and and Dashiell Sears. Eddie Zink was at the end of regulation and required the night of the “mock” competition. the team’s alternate. a bonus question to determine the The results of the match Members of the Brain winner. against West Perry will be announced Busters Club practiced two days a After the first match, the on the morning announcements and week for about one hour each day student team took on the faculty you can watch all the exciting action after school since late September to team of Mr. Beichler, Mr. Harnish, on Saturday, January 17 th at 12:30 prepare for the competition. Mr. Bauer, Mr. Lehman and Ms. p.m. on WGAL Channel 8.

(Continued from page 11) have; think about what you could do to just put a simple smile on their face. It only takes one per- son to help many others. There are many organizations out there that you can easily be- come a part of to help people that don’t only need help at Christmas, but all year. All you have to do is a little research, find a little hope, and be that person who will impact some- one else’s life just by doing something small. Give out that helping hand, and keep it there. Help people year round. Do what’s right, and help our soci- ety make the change it needs Back Row Left to Right: Dashiell Sears, Gabi Rosenbrien, Alex Daubert, Cor- the most. bin Wade, Eddie Zink, Ian Harris Front Row: Allison Frederick, Bette Leskinen, Colette Weaver, Kayla Hrycek

Hanover Winter Hats for Sale Show your school pride and keep warm this winter Two styles available that make great gifts! - Black knit beanie with fleece lining- reads "HANOVER" with orange and white detail - $10 - Black and orange knit ski cap with white snowflakes- reads "NIGHTHAWKS" - $18 See Mrs. Bahn, Cassie or Kelsey Wallen, Emily McQueen, Ashley Brown, or Katie Little to purchase your hat today! 15 Grinched Out for Christmas Review by Savannah Samuels Every Who down in family success. For the fans of How the Grinch Whoville likes Christmas a lot; but Cindy Lou, played by Lexie Stole Christmas , there is a website: the Grinch, who lived just north of DeBlasio, proved to be the original lov- www.grinched.com . Visitors can get Whoville did not. The Grinch hated able and caring character she is. De- their own Who-name, touring Whoville Christmas, the whole Christmas Blasio is known for performing a solo at and Mt. Crumpit along with it. season! the tennis US Open. She proved to be Based on the famous book the wonderfully-singing, adorable little by Dr. Seuss, the Hippodrome Thea- Cindy Lou that we all know and love. tre France-Merrick Performing Arts The musical is an excellent Center in Baltimore, Maryland ran show, in comparison to the cartoon the musical of How the Grinch Stole movie. Even from the ‘nose-bleed’ Christmas from November 11 to seats, all voices could be heard loud and November 23, 2008. clear. When the spotlight was on the Narrated by an old-age dog Grinch, puppets were used for the Whos named Max, retelling the story from singing down below, off the mountain. his point of view years later, the It even snowed on the front seats of the story was filled with talented sing- audience. The sled was an electronic ers, elaborate costumes, and car- machine that wobbled as it sat on top of toon-drawn settings. The show a cartoon hill. He even cut the roast (Image taken from http:/ proved to be a loved-by-the-whole- beast! It was an all-out success. americancorner.hu/userfiles/Image/

PresidentPresident----ElectElect Update was also a member of the Illinois State schools, investing in early childhood Senate and then was elected as a democ- education and reforming No Child Left By Brittany Weckesser rat for the U.S. Senate. Behind. During the election the main Currently he is organizing his As many people now know focus for Obama and his running mate administration staff. Thus far he has and realize, we have a new president. Joseph Biden, was “change”. Obama has chosen the following positions: It's finally happened, George Bush a very precise plan to lower the cost of has lost his “reign” over the U.S. and healthcare by $2,500 for a typical fam- Secretary of State—Hilary Clinton is now being pursued by a man many ily. He wants to make healthcare afford- Sec. Of Health—Tom Daschle people are unsure of and are hopeful able and accessible to all Americans, and Defense Secretary—Robert Gates for, Mr. Barack Obama. Obama is will require coverage of all preventive Homeland Security—Janet Napolitano going to make history when he is healthcare services. The largest point of Chief of Staff—Rahm Emanuel inaugurated into office by being the focus for these two now is to get the U.S. Treasury Secretary—Timothy Geithner first African American president of economy back on track by creating more Attorney General—Eric Holder the United States. This entire race for jobs. Commerce Secretary—Bill Richardson presidency has been has been very Obama also intends to help National Security Advisor—General memorable and historical. The fact is education by adequately funding James Jones that if McCain had won, we would have had the first female vice- president. This is truly incredible! Though Obama’s race is an issue, in the future he hopes to be remembered for the great things he will do as president. He has done many great things already and there are some surprising things about him that you may not know. For instance, he was born in Hawaii, he attended Harvard Law School where he be- came the first African American of The Harvard Law Review and later worked as a civil rights lawyer. He 16

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Dec. 8 - 19 - Key Club Canned Food Drive (Drop off in lobby from 7:15– 7:45) Dec. 10 - ASVAB scores returned 7th pd. in auditorium Brain Busters Taping at WGAL TV Dec. 11 - HS/MS Instrumental Concert (7:30 PM) Dec. 12 - Faculty yearbook pictures taken (7AM—8AM & pds 5a & 5B) PM Assembly schedule: 1st pd. Holiday concert 2nd pd. - ? Music students yearbook pictures taken Winter Sports Pep Rally Dec. 18 - HS Vocal Concert (7:30 PM) Dec. 19 - Last day for canned food drive French & Spanish III & V Food’s Day Dec. 22 - Key Club Red Cross Food Baskets Dec. 23 - Last day of classes in 2008 Movie day for food drive (special schedule) Dec. 24-Jan. 4 - Holiday Vacation HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! Reminder to seniors with applications due by Jan. to get them to counselors before you leave for vacation. Jan. 5 - Classes resume - Nighthawk Day– Wear Orange & Black Jan. 12 - Financial Aid Night (room 131) Jan. 14 & 15 - Mid-Term Exams Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Marking Period Jan. 17 - Brain Busters on WGAL TV (12:30 PM) Jan. 19 - No School For Students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Teacher Inservice Jan. 20 - 3rd Marking Period Begins Jan. 24 - SAT Test @ Wm Penn