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March 2017 ISSUE: PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 13 PAMELA PIFFARD’S LIFE AND CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY ton. Huntington High School stu- BY dents have the great opportunity ISABELLA SCARPATI to explore the arts with our thriv- ing program, filled with incredible K-FACTOR Whether seen in a museum, gal- classes and teachers. Among those lery, or even a classroom, the arts is Mrs. Pamela Piffard-Williams, are a wonderful thing to explore. the school’s encouraging, and en- Many high schools may not have thusiastic photography teacher. 2017 the privilege of having an art pro- Mrs. Piffard grew up in Say- Looking for a way to spice up your gram that’s very strong, but this is ville, New York, on the South shore life? Well quit playing games, and certainly not the case in Hunting- of Long Island. She often spent keep your schedule free for March her free time at the beach, as many 3! This year’s sixth annual K-Fac- Long Islanders do. Here a special tor is on its way to being one of opportunity arose—when she was the best! only a little girl Hurricane Gloria With a great lineup of per- struck the region. It was 1986, and, formances, you’ll see skits, dance having lost power and without any- groups, singers, bands and more. thing to do, Mrs. Piffard was given We encourage everyone to come a camera by her mother. She was and support the fight against can- told to walk around the neighbor- cer. hood, photographing the destruc- CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 tion and damage that had been created by the hurricane. As Mrs. Piffard recalls, “That was the first time I used a camera… and I begged to be allowed to use it from that point on.” Mrs. Piffard accredits many of the important PERSONALITY PROFILE CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Index

WANT TO SEND 2-3 School News 4-5 Las Páginas in Español SOMETHING IN? 6 Fashion SUBMIT ANONYMOUS ADVICE QUESTIONS TO ROOM 252 7-9 Op-Ed 10-11 Art Section Twitter Remind 12 Puzzles 13-15 Entertainment @HHSDispatch Text @HDISP To 81010 16-17 Announcements 18-19 K-Factor 20 Sports Facebook Group Email @HHSDispatch [email protected] The Dispatch 2 March 1 Dispatch AP SEMINAR A LOOK AT THE NEW COURSE TAKING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HUNTINGTON BY STORM but a portion of their AP grade,” Max Robins BY MAX ROBINS said Ms. Molenko. Other com- SENIOR EDITORS ponents of the grade are a group Michelle D’Alessandro A new class came to Huntington project, followed by a similarly Sarah James High School this past September: constructed individual project. Both projects involve students COPY EDITORS AP Seminar. An exciting new re- search based-course, AP Seminar writing a college-level paper and Sabrina Floro, Jacob Fuller, the creation of an extensive Pow- and Steve Yeh is the first part of the two-year erPoint presentation as an elabo- SPANISH EDITOR AP Capstone program offered through the College Board, ad- ration of their papers. Ariana Strieb One might question the im- SECRETARY ministrator of AP examinations and the SAT. portance of writing a college-level Nicole Arenth Joseph Leavy, chair of Hun- paper in high school. This was the CONTRIBUTING STAFF tington’s humanities department, initial concern of Niamh Condon, Akber, Emanuel Anastos, Jonah a junior currently enrolled in the Anastos, Alyssa Bailey, Alyssa Befumo, first learned of the program at the National AP Conference in Phila- class. Her worries were quickly as- Sonia Chemerisov, Danny Collins, Chris- suaged. tian Bellissimo, Katy Dara, Halley Deon- delphia. After a long and extensive arine, Luke Farrell, Wilson Garay, Julia process, which included gaining According to Ms. Molenko, Giles, Maggie Giles, Craig Hass, Chloe the support from the administra- “Colleges had complained that Liepa, Ana Luna-Mancia, Ilsi Martinez, tion, Huntington finally added it their freshman weren’t ready for Mildred Martinez, Afroditi Mountanos, to the 2016/2017 curricula. their classes, so the College Board Lauren McGlone, Marilyn Menjivar, Alex decided to change this and design Muller, Ingrid Oliva, Nolan Piccola, Ben Mr. Leavy, Dianna Molenko (current AP Seminar teacher), and the AP Capstone program to real- Ribando, Rocío Rivas, Isabella Scarpati, ly prepare students. College Board and Lindsay Saginaw English teacher Aimee Antorino created a program that was rigor- ADVISORS visited several high schools offer- ing the program to see if it would ous, current, and reflective—that Ms. Aimee Antorino, Mr. Edward Florea, and be the right fit for Huntington. actually represents the environ- Mr. Steven Kroll After visiting Hewlett High ment of a college class.” As Ms. Molenko can at- The Dispatch is Huntington High School’s official stu- School and Brooklyn Tech, they dent publication. Written for over 1200 students at- all agreed it would be a great ad- test, AP Seminar is not just an- tending HHS, The Dispatch is distributed to all stu- other English course. “My course dents, staff and school community members at the dition to the high school. Added school free of charge. Leavy, they were “captivated by teaches skills that are transferable to any subject, that you can use at The Editorial Board is the newspaper’s decision-mak- the program, and the ways that ing body, organizing and directing its operation. The the students followed their inqui- any point in your life; whereas, in Dispatch staff has adopted the following editorial pol- other classes you may learn infor- icy to express the rights, responsibilities and philoso- ry through questions and research phy of the newspaper for the 2016-2017 school year. that interested them.” mation. In my class you are learn- ing how to think, research, and The Dispatch of Huntington High School is a public fo- So, what exactly is Seminar? rum, with its student editorial board making all deci- The class features stimulating dis- cultivate arguments. My particular sions concerning its content. Unsigned editorials ex- course is an AP for anyone and ev- press the views of the majority of the editorial board. cussion, enlightening research, and intense debate. eryone who wants to work hard and Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be pub- see what a college class is like. It lished as space allows. Letters are preferred signed, Commencing with a review but may be published by request. The Editorial Board of the summer reading—Char- is the most relevant course of its reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clari- time.” ty, and all letters are subject to laws governing obscen- lotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre (“an in- ity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process, credible read,” according to cur- For those who thoroughly as are all contents of the paper. Questions, comments, enjoyed the course, there is one and letters to the editor should be sent electronically to rent seminar enrollee Isabella [email protected] or submitted to The Dispatch McGinniss)—the class segues into much like it for them to take next mailbox located in the main office. discussion and debate over many year. AP Research follows semi- Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, elements of the book and their re- nar, and involves further thought- nor should any opinion expressed in a public forum be provoking research. construed as the opinion of the administration, unless lation to modern day society. Al- so attributed. though Jane Eyre was written in When asked about her im- the mid 1800s, many parallels can pression of the class so far, cur- The Dispatch’s goal is to provide readers with inter- esting content in a wide variety of areas. Such areas be drawn to the world today. rent enrollee Maggie Giles says, include the news coverage of school and community After the conclusion of the “it’s everything I could ask for in events, as well as features on relevent topics. In addi- a class. It’s enlightening, fun, and tion, The Dispatch will provide opinionated editorials first unit, the course moves into on controversial topics, as well as provide previews preparation for the actual exam. introduces you to things you might and reviews for upcoming school and professional have never learned, researched, or sports seasons and other forms of entertainment. While most AP courses involve a single exam in May, which is a discussed otherwise. It’s a must- The Dispatch would like to specifically thank Erica take!” Vasquez for the handwork she put into making the fli- culmination of the courses’ cur- ers in this issue. riculum, Seminar is a bit different. • • • The Dispatch also welcomes Mr. Steven Kroll to the ad- “Capstone is designed so visory board. that the end of the year exam is The Dispatch March 1 3 PAMELA PIFFARD’S LIFE AND CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY Chapman Univer- concert photogra- BY sity for her Master’s pher. ISABELLA SCARPATI in Education. Once The 10th, 11th, again, she gives and 12th grade stu- CONTINUED FROM thanks to her par- dents that comprise FRONT PAGE. ents. It was them her art classes are life lessons that she that encouraged her very diverse, and still carries today to to get a teaching de- not always your typ- her parents. “They gree along with her ical “art” students. taught me above art degree, in order In her classroom, all else to be kind. to ensure job stabil- athletic, academic, They taught me to ity. and artistic students ects.” enjoys spending be honest, thought- Mrs. Piffard all come together to ful, creative and When asked time with her hus- teaches all of the learn the unique art how she found this band and son, trav- giving. We didn’t photography classes of photography. have much growing job, Mrs. Piffard elling, going to con- offered at Hunting- Many students said, “My cousin certs, and going to up, yet I watched my ton, which include enjoy the class’s parents give their was in the photo the beach, of course. Intro to Photogra- projects and lessons, class here and told In the next car away to a sick phy, Advanced Pho- as they teach them neighbor that really me his teacher was few years, she hopes tography, and AP about different ar- retiring and I ap- to have another needed one. As time Studio Art 2D De- tistic elements, and passes I see all these plied for the job. It child and “be the sign. Additionally, how to gain per- was the only appli- best Mom [she] can lessons as a gift.” she teaches both spective by viewing Once she fin- cation I sent out and be.” About parent- film and digital the world in a whole the only interview I hood, Mrs. Piffard ished high school, photography. These new way. Ashleigh Mrs. Piffard began went on. I had not says that she does involve developing Katigbak, a current even finished col- not mind putting her journey to be- film photographs in Advanced Photog- coming an art teach- lege at the time but her other endeav- the dark room and raphy student, says I was hired to start ours on hold while er. She received her editing digital pho- about the art, “I en- associate’s degree in September of the rasing children. tographs in Photo- joy photography be- next year.” from the Fashion shop. cause you can turn PERSONALITY PROFILE Institute of Tech- In her free Before work- to your camera any time, Mrs. Piffard CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 nology, her B.F.A. in ing at the High time of the day. I photography from School, Mrs. Piffard can capture differ- Parsons, Columbia held other photog- ent moments of life University for her raphy jobs. She’s to remember and teaching degree, worked as a camp study in detail. It’s LIU for her Masters art counselor, in the especially fun work- degree in Graphic photo lab of CVS ing with different Design, and lastly Pharmacy, and as a people for our proj-

Are You Feeling Passionate About A Topic? Write About It! The Dispatch is always looking for writers and photog- raphers to submit articles they feel passionately about. Drop in during one of our Weekly Wednesday Meetings after school or Contact Max Robins about submit- ting your work for The Dispatch.

@[email protected] The Dispatch 4 March 1 LAS PÁGINAS EN ESPAÑOL TRANSLATIONS BY ARIANA STRIEB ¿ES LA EDUCACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA NECESARIA PARA ALCANZAR EL ÉXITO? cada pupila de los POR ROCÍO RIVAS-LIZAMA ojos de las personas que estuvieron ob- servando su creci- Esta fue una de las beneficios, también miento. De la misma preguntas plant- existen ciertos pun- manera, otros estu- eadas durante una tos en los que se dan diantes enfatizaron de las clases de la un sin fin de dificul- la idea de que real- Señora Peña, en tades. mente no es nece- la que todos los Uno de los re- sario ir a la univer- alumnos tuvieron sultados en la en- sidad y esforzarse la oportunidad de cuesta mostró las por algo que quizá bajar y así crear mi debido. Esto lleva brindar su opinión. diferencias y simili- al final no puede lle- propia empresa de otra opinión sobre La encuesta se basó tudes que hay entre gar a resultar en lo negocios en la que el tema, la cual fue en las ideas de cada las ideas de cada es- que esperaron o por yo sea mi propio brindada por An- uno, considerando tudiante, siendo és- algo que pueden jefe y poder brin- gela Ceron: “La edu- diferentes aspira- tos provenientes de obtener a través de dar apoyo a los que cación es impor- ciones para el futu- una misma cultura. distintos medios, lo necesitan”. En tante porque así es ro. Para muchos, la Ejemplo de ello es como lo dijo Daniel como te superas a ti educación universi- cuando muchos de los Estados Unidos, Gutiérrez, uno de los muchos latinos pi- mismo y así es como taria es considerada ellos dieron énfasis estudiantes: “Pienso tienes un buen tra- como algo primor- a la importancia de ensan como Daniel que no es necesa- y de esa manera es bajo sin la necesidad dial pero a la misma la educación univer- rio ir a la universi- de ser explotado, vez como algo que sitaria, argumenta- como ellos estable- dad para obtener un cen su propio cami- trabajando horas se presenta con dis- ndo que eso es lo buen futuro o para no. Por distintas extras a un sueldo tintas barreras, es- que te convierte alcanzar el éxito. razones, algunos de mínimo y en lugar- pecialmente entre en alguien impor- Porque todo tu fu- es en los que no te la comunidad latina tante, alguien que turo lo creas por el ellos optaron por re- alizar sus sueños no dan el respeto que y un país como lo pudo lograrlo y que buen camino siendo te mereces tan sólo es Estados Unidos. después de muchos tu propio maestro”. a través de un alto grado académico, por no haber ido a Los estudiantes re- tropiezos se pudo Así mismo también la universidad, por saltaron el hecho de ver a sí mismo/a dijo: “Yo no aspiro sino a través de es- fuerzo y dedicación ser ilegal, o tan sólo que así como se pu- con destellos de or- ir a la universidad por ser latino”. An- ede obtener muchos gullo dibujados en porque planeo tra- que no los detuvo hasta que se hicier- gela también afirmó que ella no se con- on de todo lo nece- sideraría una perso- sario para mantener na exitosa sin antes una vida estable. haberse superado a Otros estu- sí misma como al- diantes recalcaron guien que ejerció la diferencia entre una carrera profe- aquellas personas sional (en este caso que trabajan ejer- psicología) y poder ciendo una carrera trabajar siendo re- profesional, y aquel- spetada y tomada las personas que como un ejemplo no tienen una edu- que demuestra a los cación universitaria demás que ella pudo pero que día a día llegar hasta ahí pese ejercen su trabajo a todos los retos con dedicación y que fueron puestos sacrificio y aún así, en su camino. este no es recom- CONTINÚA EN LA pensado como lo es SIGUIENTE PÁGINA The Dispatch March 15

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CONTINUACIÓN DE LA a la universidad se profesional. Pero adelante sea motivar hagan a los demás PÁGINA ANTERIOR limita tanto en té- si por alguna razón a todos los demás a creer en sus capaci- El éxito en sí, no se rminos económi- esto no resulta en dar lo mejor cada dades, ahora tienen encuentra entre car- cos como sociales. lo esperado, no se día. Que la idea de la oportunidad de acterísticas tan ba- Pero al mismo tiem- debe perder el opti- que más allá de hacer muchos cam- nales como la raza po, una vez que se mismo, que aunque los límites hay una bios y de mostrarle o el estatus migra- hayan vencido esos parezca difícil, la barrera que puede a todos aquellos torio de una per- límites, eso es lo mejor opción no es romperse se man- que necesitan de sona; sino en todo que trae a cada uno rendirse; sino luchar tenga viva y con- motivación que lo aquel sacrificio que todos los beneficios hasta que se llegue a stante. Y que todas considerado inal- esa persona pone deseados. Este artí- ser alguien grande, aquellas veces en canzable e impo- en ello. En muchos culo y muchas de las como la infinidad las que no se con- sible es algo que no casos, la idea de ir otras opiniones da- de personas que a sideran “lo sufici- existe más. das por los estudi- través de la historia entemente buenos” antes mostraron que han traído al mundo sean para empezar • • • la educación univer- nuevas ideas e inno- de nuevo como per- Especiales agradec- sitaria no es el único vaciones que hasta sonas con la fuerza imientos a la Señora camino al éxito. En el día de hoy siguen para romper cual- Peña por haber per- cierto punto es muy aportando benefi- quier muro y con el mitido que esta en- importante y todos cios entre grandes impulso suficiente cuesta sea realiza- deben considerarse mayorías. para traer a la reali- da durante su clase capaces de ser per- Como estudi- dad sus más grandes y también a todos sonas que pueden antes, que una de las metas. aquellos estudiantes alcanzar una carrera razones para seguir Como jóvenes, que participaron.

IS A COLLEGE EDUCATION BY ROCÍO RIVAS-LIZAMA NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS? An important ques- dents coming from finally viewed as Gutiérrez explained and create my own tion was recently the same culture. equals. his thoughts. He business enterprise, raised during one of For instance, advo- Conversely, said, “I do not think in which I am my Mrs. Peña’s classes, cates of receiving a others argued that it is necessary to go own boss, and am where all the stu- college education it’s not necessary to to college to ob- able to provide sup- dents had the op- emphasized its im- go to college. Why tain a better future port to those who portunity to share need it.” their opinion. A In the United survey was adminis- States, many Lati- tered to assess their nos share Daniel’s aspirations for the school of thought, future. For many, and choose to fol- a college education low their own posses obstacles, path. Many choose especially within the to simply follow Latino community. their dreams—not The students who through an aca- participated high- demic degree, but lighted the fact that through unceasing although there can effort and dedica- be many benefits portance, arguing strive for some- or reach success, tion. to an education, it’s that it will transform thing that in the because you create Other stu- not lacking difficul- you into someone end may not result your own future by dents stressed the ties. important—someone in what is expected, taking the correct differences between The survey who is able to achieve or better yet some- path and teaching those working in a showed the differ- their goals. Although thing possibly ob- yourself.” He add- professional career ences and similari- stumbles may hap- tainable through ed, “I do not aspire and those lacking ties between the pen in the process, different means. to go to college be- an education, work- thoughts of stu- in the end they’re Student Daniel cause I plan to work CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 The Dispatch 6 March 1 MAKEUP TRENDS OF EARLY 2017

BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

A flashback to the early 2000s with glossy lips, glossy lids are taking a turn with the new trends of 2017. Just take Glossy any lip gloss—clear or colored—and apply it on the lid to recreate that dewy, wet look. A lovely look, it looks simply Lids beautiful in pictures. Focusing on the lips and the lids, metallic is becoming a huge trend in 2017. With brands like Kylie Jenner’s cos- metic line (Kylie Cosmetics), ColourPop, and loads of oth- ers making palettes and lipsticks, metallic has been taken Metallic by storm. This look is strong, beautiful, and just adds some pop into anybody’s makeup. While the disco-friendly look may seem recent, glitter lips actually have that go way back; Burlesque dancers Glitter Lips have long considered them a stage-performance staple, and drag queens have rocked sparkle-packed lips and lid and Lid for nearly as long. This adds a remarkable shine and bold- ness to anyone’s look. The cut crease has been a high-fashion staple for decades, but it’s starting to look a lot more wearable these days. This look is used a lot in runways, like Michael Kors and Marc Cut Jacobs. The retro-chic look is wide-eyed and sophisticated. When properly executed, it can open up the eye and pull Crease together your entire look. Unless you would want to actually rock no makeup like Alicia Keys, this look ironically involves a lot of makeup. No Made up of natural tones, no harsh lines, and no bold col- ors, this is a more genuine-looking style. Light contour- Makeup ing, highlighting, natural looking brows, and light blush are some of its key points. Although not particularly new, this look is simply resurfac- ing. While originally seen often in the 60s and 70s, it’s now an alternative to contouring. By taking any color blush and applying it from the temples of the forehead to the cheek- Draping bones, it’s a very chic look. Cher, Farrah Fawcett, and Di- ana Ross have all made great use of it back in the day. Bold brows has been around for ages—since the Ancient Egyptians and Greek. Although bold brows went on hiatus Bold for a awhile in the 1920s and 1930s, it started to come back in the 1940s. In recent years, model Cara Delevingne has Brows strutted big, bold brows. With many means of application, you can choose from gel, to pencil, to powder and more. A change in pace from countering, strobing doesn’t in- volve any dark shades. Instead, bright highlights are placed on areas of the face where the light naturally strikes, thus creating an illuminated complexion. Those areas include Strobing the tops of the cheekbones, the temples, the center of the nose, and on cupid’s bow. The world of lipstick is using bold shades to make a bold statement. You can try this look with just lip liner and Bold matte liquid lipstick. Just slightly over-line the lips with lip liner, and then use a matte liquid lipstick or gloss to give Lips the illusion of fuller lips. Another trend that’s old and resurfacing, to apply take loose powder (preferably translucent) and apply it to the highpoints of the face, such as the forehead, cheekbones, chin, and jawline. Wait several minutes, and then take a Baking fluffy brush and wipe it way. This method sets the founda- tion and gives a flawless, brightening look. The Dispatch March 17 TAKING A STAND: MARCHING FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS! million people showed BY SARAH JAMES up to the Women’s March. Many po- litical scientists and On Wednesday, analysts are thinking November eight, that it was the big- 60 year old Rebec- gest demonstration ca Shook expressed to have ever taken her frustration with place in U.S. history. the election as many In fact, many people people do—over marched all over the Facebook. How- world to protest. ever, this former People of Spain, In- lawyer did some- dia, England, and thing more than numerous other complain; she asked countries marched a question. Could to show their soli- every social group but a slew of other servatism at large. women march on darity and sup- to raise their voice , causes. Most nota- When asked Washington on the port of the Wom- especially with such ble perhaps would why she felt the day of the election? en’s March as well. a large and diverse be LGBT rights, need to participate This is how group of partici- and social equality in the Port Jeffer- the movement be- son march, Hun- gan. Flash forward tington High School to now. On January junior Alyssa Be- 20th, 2017, Donald J. Trump was inau- “Just being gurated into office there and fight- as the 45th Presi- ing for what I dent of the United believe in was States. In the wake empowering.” It became a day fumo told me that for every social she, “went to raise group to raise awareness for the their voice. need of the new ad- ministration to step of his inauguration, up, and protect and citizens took to the advocate for wom- streets in major cities en’s equality and like L.A., Washing- Although it was pants. The march for Muslims, see- rights.” Victoria Le- ton D.C., and New called a Women’s was all-inclusive, ing as these groups vert, a senior from York City to march. March, quickly it with many people are currently facing Deep Run High According to Elite became a day for advocating for not adversity under the School in Virginia, News, at least 3.3 for women’s rights, new administration. gave this statement, The all inclusiveness “If we want to see of this march, and change, it is impera- the solidarity shown tive that we make our voices heard.” “If we want to “Walking out see change, it is from the subway and imperative that seeing thousands we make our of people march- voices heard.” ing in the streets was really power- worldwide just goes ful,” Nicole Arenth to show the toler- a Huntington ju- ant, liberal and over- nior commented. all permissive atti- She further went on tude that had arisen to say, “Just being against Trump spe- there and fighting cifically, and for what I believe in, against social con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 The Dispatch 8 March 1 HAVE NO FEAR TRUMP IS HERE! the new President BY CRAIG HASS “January 20, 2017, will be re- signed his first ex- ecutive order, eas- The 45th President membered as the day the peo- ing the burden of of the , ple became the rulers of this the Affordable Care Donald Trump pro- Act. He and his wife claimed during his nation again. The forgotten soon after equipped inauguration speech for three Inaugu- that the day was men of our country will be ration Day balls, not to celebrate his where the Rockettes victory, but to cel- forgotten no longer. Every- performed at the ebrate a new hope one is listening to you now.” Freedom Inaugural for Americans and Ball, and the Presi- what is to come. dent and the First After being Lady shared their sworn in, President –Donald Trump, Inaugural first dance at the Trump gave his Liberty Ball, which short, simple, and Address, 1.20.17 appeared to be the powerful inaugu- take action, and cotted the inaugura- to be the same.” night’s highlight. ration speech. He how he would help tion, Newt Gingrich, After the While all this never outlined any make America the former republican speech, the Presi- was occurring, specific policies or country that would congressman said, dent’s busy day President Obama plans, but instead he set the bar for other “the 70 Democrats continued at the pa- was preparing for countries. who didn’t go to the rade where he and his departure from He made sure With his fist inauguration were the new First Fam- Washington D.C. to contrast the held high in the neither missed, nor ily walked proudly Soon after the con- bright future to air, Trump ended deeply regretted, and as their support- clusion of the inau- his speech with a nobody frankly ers cheered them guration and a firm the terrible past. bang: “Together we cared.” Representa- on.The new first handshake with the put aside a trouble- will make America tive Peter King from family is one with new President, the filled past with no strong again. We Seaford told News- lots of experience Obamas boarded action and said that will make America day that Trump in the spotlight. their helicopter, “now is the time wealthy again. We “set the right tone.” Consequently, they waving goodbye for action.” Sup- will make America King added that he showed no signs to Donald Trump porters and fellow proud again. We felt Trump “stood of being nervous and the millions of Americans watch- swill make America by what he said in throughout the pa- safe again, and yes, the campaign, and rade—not even With his fist held ing throughout the high in the air, country cheered as together, we will reached out to all Barron Trump, the the new command- make America great Americans.” He ex- youngest son of Mr. Trump ended er-in-chief sided again.” pressed that “you Trump at only ten his speech with with the people, While several could really feel the years old! a bang. rather than the po- celebrities and po- energy… [and that] After arriving litical establishment litical leaders boy- things are not going at the White House, Americans watch- behind him. ing. Unlike his As glorious as campaign speech- the day was, Janu- es, the President ary twentieth wasn’t didn’t mention the all about moving wall, or outwardly forward. Tens of mention his oppo- thousands of peo- nents, but he made ple showed up in sure to contrast the downtown Wash- bright future to the ington D.C. to pro- terrible past. As he test against the rise took leadership of of billionaire and the country, Trump president, Donald J. informed the Amer- Trump. People who ican people that he have decided to not was going to put his move forward from best effort in every CONTINUED ON NEXT day, how he would PAGE. The Dispatch March 1 9 CONTINUED FROM PRE- PERSONALITY PROFILE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 VIOUS PAGE. As was said, Mrs. Piffard has been a the election and not Piffard loves to huge infuence in give the President a travel. She’s so far [her] decision to chance clashed with been to 33 coun- continue photog- police. tries. “My first big raphy.” According Some pro- trip was to live in to Ashleigh, “She’s testers raised vul- Chile when I was always teaching us gar signs in the air, 17 as an exchange something new ev- and yelled out ill- student. Since then, ery day, and it makes mannered chants as I have traveled as me want to expand they took advantage Clearing the streets who fear new crimi- much as possible my knowledge. I of the their First of these dangerous nal laws and depor- and believe seeing have defnitely been Amendment right. people with nothing tation that may or the world is the best thinking about con- In nearly 30 demon- else to do took time; may not take place. way to learn.” tinuing photogra- strations in down- a whopping 217 But there should be She is also phy classes in col- town D.C., some people were arrested nothing to fear if currently involved lege.” demonstrators in all, and six police they just follow the with the student It’s not always kicked in the wind- officers were left in- law, don’t destroy travel program at easy to become shields of vehicles, jured, though none property, and don’t Huntington High such an in uential destroyed the win- with life threaten- enter the country il- School, and has al- teacher in a school. dows of a Starbucks legally. Heckled by ready been on fifteen “You need to know and Bank of Amer- There should be a bunch of protes- student trips, with your craft, but you ica, set fire to gar- nothing to fear tors, a Trump sup- her favorite place also have to build bage cans, and even if just they fol- porter passing by in so far being Machu trust with your threw bricks and low the law. a red “Make Ameri- Picchu, Peru. students, create a concrete chunks at ca Great Again” hat It’s not just positive learning police. ing injuries. These said, “You lost, we photography that’s environment and With no oth- people who fear the won! Boohoo.” so enjoyable, but the be there emotion- er hope to stop the new President felt Trump has way Mrs. Piffard ally if needed.” By rioting, the need to put the countlessly men- teaches it. Her as- staying true to her were deployed with lives of the officers tioned throughout signments and les- word, Mrs. Piffard pepper-spray and at risk because they his campaign that he sons are very fun, has become one rubber projectiles didn’t get their way. wants to help build and allow for stu- of the best teach- to clear the crowds Much of these pro- police and com- dents to develop ers for students to and stop the riots. testors are the ones munity relations, as photography that communicate with. well as prevent riot- they may carry on She teaches them to ing during his term with them for the work hard, be kind, as President. Ameri- rest of their lives. and always try their cans throughout the Ashleigh Katigbak best country are confi- believes that “Mrs. • • • dent and hopeful that he can stick to his word! • • •

OP-ED CONTINUED FROM ministration and as always there were PAGE 7 what it means for the quite a few who while surrounded by United States, just weren’t there for the such a positive en- knowing that there right reasons. “You ergy was empower- are so many people could tell some of ing. And it felt good in our country and them weren’t into to know that there in our world who it,” Ryan Buxton are people out there won’t be silenced told me. There were [who] share simi- is comforting. lar beliefs to mine.” Despite all the Knowing that Even though passionate people there are so many may be scared who came together many people during this event. clear, bold, and don’t about the new ad- at the event though, who won’t be Seeing people just hop on a bandwag- mobilize and come on. Stay informed silenced is com- together in such a and stay positive! forting. way is beautiful and • • • of course some in- inspiring, but al- stances of violence. ways remember to The author would CNN reported that know what you are like to thank all there were cases of standing—or in this of the students police injury and a case marching—for. who provided their number of arrests Don’t be another accounts of the clamoring voice—be marches. The Dispatch 10 March 1 HUNTINGTON EXCELS IN COUNTY ART COMPETITION Huntington has some of the most ed and intelligent individuals.” talented digital artists on long Is- The show was open to all Suf- land. Their artistry and ability are folk County students, grades nine on display once again at SCALA’s through twelve, who have a district (Suffolk County Art Leaders As- membership to SCALA. The art- sociation) All County and Scholar- work was juried this year by artist ship show. and teacher, Nick Cordone, Vice This past Saturday, sopho- President of the Wet Paint Studio more artist Hannah Bailin took Group in Sayville, Carol Corbett, home fifty dollars for best in show and The Administrative Coordina- in the digital media division, and tor for the Arts in Education Pro- junior Erica Vazquez took home Sophomore Hannah Bailin won Best in Show in the gram at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, a twenty-five dollar gift certificate digital media division. Loretta Corbisiero. for Honorable Mention. Junior Thomas Edgar- McNerney and senior Tateana Khokhar are also proudly on display at the show. Their work, amongst the nearly 100 other entrants, will be on exhibit until February 14 at the Old Town Hall in Babylon, at 47 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11704. Visiting hours are Monday through Friday 10am-3pm, closed on February 13. Hannah felt completely hon- ored and surprised at her win, con- sidering this was her very first art competition and the level of work Junior Erica Vasquez received an Honorable Men- presented at the show. Huntington tion. High School digital arts instructor • • • Kasmira Mohanty said she is “for- Provided by Art Honor Society Ad- The work of Tateana Khokhar (above), and Thomas tunate to work with these motivat- visor Kasmira Mohanty. Edgar-McNerney (below) was on display. The Dispatch March 111 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT aim, in Gilliberti’s opinion, was to art classes, I prosper off the free- render reality “somewhat unreal.” dom that my teachers give me for QUINN BLACKBURN He used various media to allow my own creativity, and their will- My name is Quinn Blackburn and for the “flexibility to capture… the ingness to help enhance my ideas. am in 11th grade. I am current- mysteries of light.” • • • ly taking Advanced Photography I began my creation by with Mrs. Piffard, and Advanced photographing a model. I Computer Graphics with Mrs. Mo- then layered the photograph hanty. with digitally illustrated con- I was inspired to create my tent. I did this to represent re- artwork based on the work of ality and the unreal. The deci- Gerry Gilliberti, exhibited at the sion to use organically curved Heckscher Museum of Art. I felt intersecting lines came from moved by the spiritual and abstract the lines apparent in Gilliber- style of his photograph, Zabriskie ti’s photograph. Point, Death Valley. The artistic The young female in the image is being seduced by dark influences, represented by the additional arms and the black undulating lines. Her eyes be- ing closed in the image sug- gests that she is blind to the seduction. Her saving grace is the positivity in the real world, represented by the white wavy line work behind her. In my Gerry Giliberti’s Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, 2014 Quinn Blackburn’s Treacherous, 2017

I have always been interested in A recent project Mrs. Mohan- art. I suspect that my interest stems ty had us work on was and abstract from the way in which artists ma- GIF. I am an admirer of realistic MICHAEL BRADFORD nipulate the fundamentals of creat- art more than abstract, so I had my day. I want them to be devoured ing art, in order to communicate a reservations. In addition, the as- by curiosity and delve deeper into message that is part of the “bigger signment called for bright vibrant my art. I can’t wait to make even picture.” colors, while I prefer using dark better and bigger pieces. My two favorite mediums are uncomplicated color schemes. drawing and painting. I’ve been Despite my doubts, I began working on improving my skills by taking an individual form and A word from Mrs. Mohanty: using traditional materials, but creating a circular design with it. have also found great success us- I then repeated that design over It’s worth noting that Michael has ing digital platforms that mimic and over again. After, I animated started his artistic career wheth- those methods. I discovered this my completed design using Pho- er he realizes it or not. He was after taking a Media Arts with Mrs. toshop. I learned how to make a invited to cre- Swan in ninth grade, which I thor- QR code so people can scan it to ate artwork oughly enjoyed. see the still version come to life. for this year’s This year I’m taking Comput- I wasn’t sure where I was going Art Honor So- er Graphics with Mrs. Mohanty, with it, but that’s what abstract is ciety’s fun- after having taken a break in tenth at times. draiser. The grade. Mrs. Mohanty is my favor- I was struggling at first to find eye-catching ite teacher, and I tend to spend as the realism in my abstract piece so illustration is much of my free time in her class- I could relate more to what I had featured on room working on my art. created. I later determined that my the grocery work looks like the iris of an eye. totes that the society is selling un- It’s describing the personality of til June to raise money for student a particular type of person. You scholarships and community out- can interpret in your own way, but reach. Without his contribution that’s what I believe. this would not have been possible. I would like to make a ca- Well done! reer out of this in the future. De- spite the positive feedback about my artwork I am still working on my confidence about my artwork. SCANNING THE QR When I look at certain types of CODE TAKES YOU TO artwork I become entranced and I THE ANIMATED VER- want to know the story behind it. SION OF MICHAEL’S I want people to look and feel the ART. same way about my artwork some- The Dispatch 12 March 1 EASY HARD

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BACK FROM THE DEAD BY KATY DARA SPOILERS AHEAD! The December re- even though Pe- lease of Rogue One: ter Cushing died A Star Wars Story over two decades left Star Wars fans earlier—in 1994. buzzing with excite- However, concerns ment. The film was have grown regard- the first in a series of ing actors’ rights Star Wars spin-offs, to their own perso- allowing the release , both onscreen of a film every year and in video games. without rushing the These concern are production of the valid—this is a de- main trilogy. ceased actor be- The whole ing made to look as concept was very though he’s giving well received. How- a new, living perfor- Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in 1977 (left) and recreated in 2016 (right) ever, one element mance. Is it ethical? sion to Disney to self didn’t act in the Wars and had said of Rogue One left Good question. Is use him, and his es- film. He has no con- as much, and that audiences dumb- it legal? Probably. tate did receive roy- trol over the perfor- he regretted that he founded: the “res- The question re- alties. Grand Moff mance that was de- never got a chance urrection” of Pe- mains though: Is it Tarkin did appear livered. What would to be in another Star ter Cushing as a disgrace or hon- in the 2005 prequel he have made of it? Wars film because Grand Moff Tar- or to give dead ac- Star Wars: Revenge of John Knoll, who George [Lucas] had kin. Thanks to CGI tors roles in films? the Sith. However, served as VFX su- killed off his charac- technology, the ac- Yes, a late actor’s the older technolo- pervisor on Rogue ter.” tor’s likeness was legacy can continue gy made it much less One, believes he This effect recreated on screen through an iconic believable, making would have given was actually used so he could play a character in a be- the character barely his seal of approval. twice in the movie. role in the film with loved series such as look like a puppet- “We weren’t At the very end, a breathtaking real- Star Wars, but there like flesh imitation. doing anything that young Princess Leia ism. are definitely some It was also a cameo I think Peter Cush- made a brief appear- In the time- ethical dilemmas. at best; if you blink, ing would’ve ob- ance. Carrie Fisher’s line, Rogue One takes The first con- you miss it. In Rogue jected to. I think 19-year-old likeness place shortly before cern, of course, is One on the other this work was done was created directly the original 1977 money. Who exactly hand, Cushing plays with a great deal of with her permission, film, A New Hope. is getting paid for a substantial role. affection and care,” considering that she It made sense to the appearance of He has several cru- he told Yahoo Mov- was still alive when include the char- the deceased actor? cial scenes and in- ies. “We know that Rogue One was re- acter in the story, It was confirmed teracts with many Peter Cushing was leased. She actually considering he was that Peter Cushing’s central characters. very proud of his ended up seeing the Darth Vader’s right family gave permis- But Cushing him- involvement in Star final product and hand man. Rather loving it. The big- than recasting Tar- gest concern is that kin, director Gareth Disney would build Edwards decided on its Princess Leia to digitally recreate CGI model and cre- Cushing’s likeness ate a General Leia over another actor. for Star Wars 9, in It’s truly incredible light of Fisher’s what technology is death. The studio capable of nowa- quickly opposed days. even the suggestion Fans of the that it had contact- original trilogy ap- ed Fisher’s estate. preciated the ap- With that, they have pearance of such no plans to recreate an iconic character, Peter Cushing in A New Hope (1977) and his CGI counterpart in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Leia in future films. Thomas’s height is six feet, he’s an assistant at a butcher’s shop, and wears size 9

shoes. What does he weigh? ANSWERS ON PAGE 12 The Dispatch 14 March 1 GRAMMY OF THE YEAR WINNERS WHO WON AND WHO SHOULD HAVE, FROM 2011-2017 With the 2017 grammies right behind us, let’s take a look back at past Grammys, with who won, and my picks for who BY LUKE FARRELL should have won the Album of the Year. If I didn’t list who should have won in a certain year, it means I felt that they deserved to win. Why Won Other Nominees: It hasn’t been long since everyone was wondering, “who the 2011 heck is Arcade Fire?” A peculiar win, it shows that the Acad- Album: The Suberbs Recovery emy does not always choose the biggest and brightest stars- -Arcade Fire is an indie rock band from Canada. Awide array Artist: Arcade Fire of music was included in the album, such as fast paced Need You Now like “Empty Room,” happy instrument tunes like “The Sub- Lady Antebellum urbs,” or even darker tones like that of “Suburban War.” The Fame Monster Why Eminem Should Have Won Lady Gaga Before the Grammy nominations were even announced, Eminem was getting hyped to win album of the year—“Recovery” had Teenage Dream sold over 3 million copies before the Grammys, and reached num- ber one on the .. He had held the most nominations at that year’s Grammys and collaborated with well-known artists like and . Surprisingly, Eminem only received two Grammys: Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Solo Performance. Why Won Was there really any doubt Adele was going to win? Actually, Other Nominees: yes! Coming off of Eminem’s surprise loss to Arcade Fire, 2012 Adele was no longer a sure pick. The buzz of course was larger Album: 21 for her (her album was an unbelievable success), but with Lady Gaga and both having stellar years, it still wasn’t Artist: Adele a done deal. Adele had won Best New Artist in 2009 with her Born This Way debut album “19,” and rocketed again with the release of “21.” Lady Gaga She used her vocals in a glorious fashion with songs like “Set Fire to the Rain” and “Someone Like You,” but her greatest Doo-Wops and Hooligans was arguably “Rolling In the Deep,” which received both Bruno Mars Record and Song of the Year wins. She racked up a total of six nominations, winning all six of those Grammys which. This Loud ties her for third in the number of Grammys won in one night, Rihanna trailing only in his “Thriller” mega year, and Santana for his “Supernatural” album--both having received eight!

2013 Other Nominees: Why Mumford and Sons Won Album: Babel Artist: Mumford and El Camino Mumford and Sons were in the running for multiple categories in the years leading up to 2013. They had gone through Song Sons of the Year and Record of the Year with “The Cave” in 2012, Some Nights New Artist in 2011, and Best Rock Song, “Little Lion Man,” in Fun 2011. In 2013 they would finally break through with their hit album “Babel.” While Mumford and Sons are a bit repetitive Channel Orange in their style of music in this album, the fans clearly Frank Ocean loved it. “I Will Wait” was a big hit for them, along with oth- er slow emotional ballads like “Ghosts That We Knew,” and Blunderbuss “Lovers’ Eyes” and even the more rock-style song “Babel.” Jack White The album was indisputably a great selection for Album of the Year. The Dispatch March 115 2014 Other Nominees: Album: Random Ac- The Blessed Unrest Why Won cess Memories Sara Bareilles Daft Punk had been relatively absent from producing music for Artist: Daft Punk Good Kid, M.A.A.D a few years, with their last album being for the movie Tron Lega- City cy. Their last album before that was , which won Best Electronic and Dance Album in 2009. The band was able to blend electronic music with many current artists. A nice-funky The Heist beat was seen in songs like “Get Lucky” and “Lose Yourself Macklemore and Ryan to Dance” with , and a more chill vibe with Lewis electronic beats in “Fragments of Time.” Daft Punk ended up winning all four of the awards they were nominated for: Al- Red bum of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Dance/ Album, and Best Pop/Duo Group Performance.

Why Won Beck has been in the music business since the 90’s, with his Other Nominees: 2015 featuring him as the writer, rapper, and producer of his work. His career first started with in 1994, which Beyonce Album: featured a sonic feel to the music with his rapping. Morning Beyonce Artist: Beck Phase is the polar opposite to this album. With its light feel, the music is generally nice to chill out with. My major qualm with X the album is its lack of variety. All it really contains is chill mu- sic, and nothing more. Why Should Have Won Sam Smith Sam Smith’s debut album, In The Lonely Hour, was a great hit, fea- turing his well-known single “Stay With Me.” Smith style of vocal Girl range is absolutely phenomenal, as is seen in “Lay Me Down,” Pharrell Williams “Stay With Me,” and in the beat of “.” This was a fan- tastic album, and should have taken home the award. Why Taylor Swift Won Other Nominees: Here she is again! Taylor Swift, after already winning for her al- 2016 bum Fearless in 2010, won her second Album of the Year award Album: 1989 Sound and Color at last year’s Grammys with 1989. Her music has never gotten Alabama Shakes old to her fans, even after she made the noticeable switch to Artist: Taylor Swift . Her songs such as “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” Traveller and “Bad Blood” (ft. Kendrick Lamar) all got number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

To Pimp a Butterfly Why Kendrick Lamar Should Kendrick Lamar Have Won Kendrick Lamar led all nominees at last year’s Grammys with a Beauty Behind whopping eleven nominations--four more than the next closest the Madness nominees (The Weeknd and Taylor Swift), and second all-time in The Weeknd nominations in one night, behind Michael Jackson with twelve. Lamar actually swept every Rap category at the Grammys in 2016, so why not give it to him? Why Adele Won 2017 was another fantastic year at the Grammys for Adele. Other Nominees: Her five-year hiatus from making music certainly didn’t turn 2017 away Grammy voters, as is evidently seen from the five Gram- Lemonade Album: 25 mys she took away from the awards show. 25, dominated radio Beyoncé airplay throughout the end of 2015 and into the start of 2016, Artist: Adele which gained her a second Album of the Year award—only Purpose the second female to do so, with the first being Taylor Swift. Justin Bieber Adele didn’t shy away from who she thought should have ac- tually won, stating “I can’t possibly accept this award” during Views her thank you speech. Adele additionally won Record and Song of the Year for “Hello,” as well as Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Vocal Performance. Adele and Beyoncé were the two A Sailor’s Guide frontrunners for the Grammys going into the night. Although to Earth Adele certainly left as the more victorious of the two, she la- Sturgill Simpson beled Beyoncé’s album Lemonade as “monumental,” and topped it off by breaking her trophy in half and giving it to Beyoncé. The Dispatch 16 March 1

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How many seconds are there in a year? ANSWERS ON PAGE 12 The Dispatch 18 March 1 FROM KEY CLUB PRESIDENT K-FACTOR 2017 MAGGIE GILES Looking for a way the American Can- loving teacher and to spice up your cer Society through friend in mind, the life? Well quit play- Huntington’s Relay Key Club has de- ing games, and keep for Life. This year, cided to dedicate your schedule free however, we will this show to Rachel for March 3! This also be contributing in support of her year’s sixth annual the show’s profits courageous battle K-Factor is on its to support Rachel against cancer. way to being one of Antorino and the This show the best! cost of her treat- would not be pos- With a great ments. Our very sible without the lineup of perfor- own Aimee Anto- tremendous effort mances, you’ll see rino--beloved Eng- of the Key Club of- skits, dance groups, lish teacher, English ficers and members. singers, bands and Honors Society and They, along with our more. We encour- Dispatch advisor- performers, have age everyone to -found out just one shown great dedica- come and support week before the tion these past few the fight against holiday break that weeks. To get every- cancer, as this show her daughter, Ra- thing done, the of- is one we hold very chel, had leukemia, ficers and members Kaila Harlan, Senior Photo. near and dear to our and would have to have divided into by local Hunting- all the posters and hearts. undergo treatment four sub-commit- ton small business, announcements we As most of see everyday, and you know, K-Factor find creative oppor- began a few years tunities to spread back in support of the word about K- our own Blue Devil, Factor. Kaila Harlan, who Lastly is stage was battling leuke- crew, run by Ryan mia. Huntington’s Hoffman and Nick Key Club came to- Haupt, who collab- gether and put on orate with the Hun- the first of many tal- tington stage crew ent shows, donating to put on the show, all proceeds to the controlling music Harlan family to pay for the performers for the cost of her and everything you treatment. Unfortu- see on stage. nately, Kaila passed How can you away that August. help? Easy! Just The K-Factor come to the high now continues in school auditorium her memory, and Rachel Antorino in the Hospital. on Friday, March every dollar raised for the next several tees: raffles, conces- among other things. 3rd with $5 for ad- has been donated to months. With our sions, publicity, and The conces- mission, and extra stage crew. sions committee spending money for Raffles is run works diligently the the concessions and by Gaia D’Anna, night before, and raffle baskets. We Maggie Giles and day of the show to will begin promptly Erica Vazquez, with be sure there are at 7:00pm, but doors the three of them plenty of snacks and open at 6:30. Not taking the commit- refreshments. This only will you come tee around town in year, concessions is for a night to re- seek of donations run by Megan Er- member--with your from local busi- hardt, David Fred- favorite acts such as nesses. On average, ericks and Miranda the Highsteppers, the committee will Nykolyn. the robotics team, have around 25-30 The head of and the infamous baskets, with this publicity is Sam teacher dance--but year featuring Sama Sgrizzi, along with you will be sup- sunglasses from the Noah Morris and porting a wonderful Optical Shoppe, and Francesca Greco. cause. See you then! a Polaroid SNAP Together they are • • • Rachel and Mrs. Aimee Antorino camera donated all responsible for The Dispatch March 119

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for the 2017 season had sufficient leads. It looks to include Jacob even potentially gave YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Degrom, Noah Syn- up their run for the After an injury- $110,000,000. With it dergaard, Matt Har- division title to the plagued 2016 season, BY CRAIG HASS now being February, vey, Steven Matz, and red-hot Nationals. the New York Mets Mets’ pitchers and Zack Wheeler—the Although it was are giving their fans While struggling to catchers will report in concerning, the relief yet another reason to collect important just a few days. ESPN sees the New pitching wasn’t com- believe! wins, the blue and or- ESPN sees the York Mets as an pletely bad. Jeurys Fa- Coming into ange acquired pow- New York Mets as an early favorite to win milia, the Mets closer, the 2016 wild card er-hitter Jay Bruce early favorite to win the World Series had an outstanding game against the San through a trade, and the World Series this season, finishing the Francisco Giants, signed a favorite of year, with one of the last of whom missed season number one in the Mets were miss- many diehard fans: best lineups and pitch- the entire 2016 season saves, with 51. Due to ing key players. David Jose Reyes. During the ing rotations in the due to Tommy John his domestic violence Wright, Matt Harvey, offseason, their big- entire league. The out- surgery. case (although it has Neil Walker, and Lu- gest move was sign- field alone will consist If you haven’t since been dropped), cas Duda were ing Yoenis Cespedes of Yoenis Cespedes, heard already, Bartolo he may still receive a due to season-ending to a brand new four Curtis Granderson, Colon, also known as thirty-game suspension. injuries. year contract, worth Jay Bruce, Michael Big Sexy, signed with The search for anoth- Conforto, the Atlanta Braves er closer has been an Juan Lagar- during the offseason, option ever since as a es, and Bran- leaving the Mets with result. don Nim- the need to fill an im- If the Mets can mo, all of portant gap. be the all-star team whom bring The most con- they’ve proven them- incredible cern surrounding the selves to be in the past, power and Mets last year was the there’s absolutely no speed to the performance of their reason not to believe field. The relief pitching. This in a World Series run. Mets pitch- pitching gave away ing rotation games in which they LET’S GO METS!

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 sional career (as a tions, their dreams ing day-by-day with psychologist, in this can be finally real- dedication and sac- case), and to be able ized. rifice. They argue to work while re- The opinions that the latter is not spected. She wants of students ex- as rewarded as it to be seen as an pressed within this should be. example that dem- article demonstrate Angela Ceron, onstrates to fellow that a college educa- supported this be- Latinos that she can tion is not the only lief. She said that achieve her goals— path to success. “education is im- a college education While it’s impor- portant because included—despite tant that everyone it’s how you better the challenges that considers it pos- yourself, how you obstructed that sible for him or her can have a good job achievement. to achieve a profes- limitations should much bigger chang- without the need to Success itself sional career, it’s not be doubted. es, and to show be exploited, not is not a result of in- very possible to be Any time you don’t those in doubt that have to work ex- significant charac- successful even if feel “good enough” success is not unat- tra hours at mini- teristics such as race all does not turn out should be seen as tainable—it’s some- mum wage in places or the legal status as expected. Even motivation to start thing that we can all that don’t give you of a person; rather, if it seems difficult, over as someone achieve. the respect you de- success is a result it’s best not to sur- with the strength to serve—all for sim- of the sacrifices render—to not stop break any wall—the • • • ply not having gone that one makes to fighting until -suc power to turn ambi- to college, being il- achieve their goals. cess is achieved. tious goals into real- The author would legal, or just being In many cases, the As students, ity. like to thank Mrs. Latino.” idea of going to col- one reason to move As young Peña for allowing Angela also lege is not consid- forward should be adults, we must the survey to be ad- said that she does ered due to believed to motivate other make sure that ev- ministered during not consider herself economic and social people to do their eryone believes in her class, and for to be a successful limitations. Howev- best every day. The our capabilities. We all of the students person unless she er, once one can put idea that it’s possible now have the op- who shared their obtains a profes- aside those limita- to surpass societal portunity to make opinions.