-PL]1LN_^ Mahanoy Area High School1T]^_0OT_TZY  March 23, 2009 Welcome to the first online edition! pecially for our seniors. They are creating memories that will last a life- time. These next few months will fly by and before we realize it, we will be looking at prom pictures and pre- paring for graduation and all that goes with it. Mahanoy Area will once again pro- vide an extended school year for those students who have the need to make up a math, English or science credit. The same rules apply as in the past. You must have at least a 50% average and it is a once and done privilege. In other words, if you have already done extended school math, then it is not available to you again. You may take each course only one time. If you have any questions about this, please ask in the high school office. Congratulations to our winter sports programs. I would like to congratu- late Kelly Purcell for her advancing Hello Mahanoy Area, ogy. Do not give your personal in- to the state meet. This is not an easy In early March Mrs. Caulfield, Mr. formation to anyone. Your online or thing to do in any sport and it deserves Heater and I had the privilege of at- digital behaviors can and will have recognition. tending the Student Assistance Con- an impact in your offline lives and Speaking of sports, the spring sports ference in State College. Many of the you can be held responsible for ac- are in full swing. There are many of workshops focused on cyber safety tions and behaviors. If you know of you who participate in sports through- among young people. One of the key- anyone who may be in danger due to out the year as well as various clubs note speakers, Iris Beckwith, provided any of these topics, help is available and activities. More of you should insight into the world of cyber preda- through the student assistance team. adopt that philosophy. In a school our tors, cyber-bullying, online gaming, Contact a member of the team. There size, we need students to participate in internet addiction, plagiarism, video are many resources out there that can more than one sport or activity while sharing, social networking, etc. Her help. successfully keeping their grades at a presentation was an eye-opening ex- Spring has sprung and it is certainly passing level. Mr. Holmes has a new perience into the dangers of technol- an exciting time for all of us, but es- motto for us… T-E-A-M- “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.” That’s the true meaning of school spirit. Mrs. MaryLou Henninger Mahanoy Area High School March 23, 2009 ies For Pati enn ents P YearbooksYearbooks

Dear Students at Mahanoy Area,

Thank you for joining thousands of other schools nationwide for the For Sale Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients. This year was Orders for the a wonderful and positive experience. Here is a breakdown of the money you donated to this worthy cause: 2009 yearbook can Dollars--329 be given to Half Dollars--5 Quarters—1329 Ms. Scic in the Dimes—3314 art room. Nickels--2467 Pennies—146,516 Price of the book Hoodie Hoo--173 is $60.

Grand Total---$2586.66 Payment must be Congratulations!!!!!!!! This is awesome!!!!!!!! made in full.

Here are the winners!!!!!!! Elementary School 1st Place $1601.50 WOW!!!!! Books from the

Mrs. Laura Gnall’s class came in first at $181.47. You are the best!!!!! following years are Mrs. Carol Schott’s class collected $156.99. You are great!!!! also available Mrs. April Gnall’s class collected $138.60. Super effort!!! Mrs. Amy Dobeck’s class collected $134.43. Way to go!!!! 2008 - $25.00 2006 - $15.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL TOOK SECOND PLACE $679.19 Good for you!!! 2004 - $10.00 2003 - $10.00 Leanne Kayes’ class donated $100.33. You are the best!!!! Mrs. Gloria Dudash’s class donated $86.09. You are terrific!!!! 2002 -$10.00 Mrs. Kaye Hornberger’s class donated $64.69. Good effort!!!! 1993 - $10.00

HIGH SCHOOL 1992 - $10.00 $132.97 Better effort next year!!!! 1989 - $10.

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CLUB NEWS REASCOPE- Advisor: Ms. Dorothy Scic- chick is on maternity leave. Achitano. Orders for the 2009 yearbook ADD - Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Stone. SADD is can be given to Ms. Scicchitano in the art Splanning the Lock-in for 2009. The sched- room. Price of the book is $60. Payment must uled date is April 24th. More details will fol- be made in full. In addition, yearbooks from the fol- low. lowing years are available at a reduced price: 1989, EWING and FASHION CLUB - Advised 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2008. The Sby Mrs. Bethany Pepe. The Sewing and staff is selling spring flowers. Tulips, hyacinths and Fashion club began selling fruit flavored and lillies can be ordered until March 25. Delivery will be sour lolli pops on March 3, 2009. Cost is $0.75 April 2. Contact [email protected] or 773- each. The Sewing and Fashion club is also sharing 3443 ext 4074 for more info. the responsibility of “My Fairy Godmother’s Closet.” RT CLUB - Advisor: Ms. Dorothy Scicchi- This project involves collection, organization and Atano. The art club meets every Monday distribution of donated, gently worn or new clothing in the art room. Members are currently work- for Mahanoy Area students in need. The Sewing and ing on designs for murals to be painted near Fashion Club is having a St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale the high school gym. on Tuesday 3/17. Proceeds will benefit the club in EAR FACTS – Advisor: Ms. Dorothy Scic- their endevour to create gifts for Relay for Life Can- Bchitano. The current issue of the high cer Survivors. Members are selling Class of 2009 school newspaper is on sale at Jones News lanyards. The cost is $2.00. Please see Mrs. Pepe if Agency, Mahanoy City. Any student or staff you are interested. member with info for the next issue should see Ms. TUDENT COUNCIL - Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Scic. Contact [email protected] or 773- SBrylewski. Bowl For Kids Sake lanes are 3443 ext 4074. limited. Return applications to Mrs. Brylewski IG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS- Advi- ASAP for sponsor envelopes. Sponsor enve- Bsor: Mrs. Nancy Brylewski. Any student lopes are due by March 24. in grades 10-12 interested in becoming a big EENS AGAINST TOBACCO - Advisor: Mrs. brother or sister, see Ms. Brylewski for an ap- TCathy Stone. TAT is working with Mahanoy plication. Any student in grades K-6 interested in City Borough and Mahanoy Township to Pass becoming a little brother or sister, see Ms. Brylewski. the Youth Tobacco Ordinance. The students This is an ongoing program throughout the school will attended the MC Borough Council meeting on year. Contact [email protected] or 773-3443 March 10th to find out if council is in support of the ext 4021 for more info. ordinance. This ordinance was first passed in Min- NVIROTHON TEAM - Advisor: Mrs. Cathy ersville and has since passed in Tamaqua, Pottsville, EStone. This year’s Schuylkill County Envi- and Schuylkill Haven. The ordinance states that rothon is scheduled for Earth Day, April 22nd. anyone under the age of 18 found smoking or using The high school, middle school, and elemen- tobacco products in the borough or township could tary will be sending two teams to the competition. be subject to a fine of $50.00. We hope to be as successful as last year when we HEATRE ARTS - Advisor: Mrs. Susan placed third and fourth at the competiton. TScheeler. The production “Lil Abner” is NTERACT - Advisor: Mrs. Jessica Kowal- scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 3- Ichick. Mrs. Cheryl Fegley will be taking on 4, 2009. ·Tickets are on sale. Admission is the role of Interact advisor while Mrs. Kowal- $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. Mahanoy Area High School March 23, 2009

News our NUrse from Mrs. Carol Blue Guidance There will be a Blood Drive on April 6, 2009. Anyone 16 years of age and weight of 110 pounds can donate blood. Please sign up in Nurse Blue’s Office. Mr. Artie DiCasimirro ny senior who is planning on pursuing a career in ed- 2009 Aucation the business field should check the Association of School Business Class Officials Scholarship posted on of the east hallway bulletin board. CIENCE SCHOLARSHIP The Schuylkill County Mu- The senior class will be creating a “Class of 2009” cookbook. All se- Snicipal Authority is offering a niors are asked to complete the recipe and information sheet handed $500.00 scholarship to a Mahanoy out last week. If you need another, please see Mrs. Evancho. Please Area senior that has demostrated hand it in ASAP. All seniors will be asked to sell one cookbook at a conservation practices in his/ price of $10.00. her community. Senior students must write an essay describing their water conservation practices Are you or a friend... and their involvement in commu- nity conservation practices. The ... Having problems keeping your grades up? deadline to submit the essay is ...No longer feel like hanging out with friends or family? ...Not enjoying your favorite activities like you used to? May 1st. See any science teacher ...Being bullied or harrassed? for more information or to turn in ...Feeling like you just can’t seem to get it together? your essay. ...Experimenting with or using alcohol or other drugs? reminder to seniors and ...Adjusting to a new school? others who need letters of ...Close to someone or have a family member serving in the military? ...Having thought of hurting yourself or someone else? Arecommendation. Ask the person whom you would like to ...Feeling emotionally overwhelmed? ...Always worrying? recommend you at least 2 weeks ...Thinking about suicide? prior to the time that you need the ...Dealing with the breakup of a relationship? letter of recommendation sent. ...Being hurt physically or emotionally by someone? ...Dealing with major changes in your family like your parents’ divorce? Always include with your request, ...Dealing with the illness or death of someone close to you? unless specified otherwise, a pre- addressed , stamped, business The Student Assistance Team is a group of school and community staff that is here size envelope for your recom- to help you deal with problems that are stopping you from doing well in school or mender to send directly to the per- stressing you out. The staff will respect you and your parent’s/guardian’s privacy at all times. Members include Mrs. Blue, Mrs. Stone, Ms. Pollack, Ms. Scic, Mr. Vavra, Mrs. son or school who should receive Bet, Mr. DiCasimirro, Mrs. Caufield, Mrs. Henninger, Mr. Wetzel and Ms. Brzostowski. your letter of recommendation.

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week ending March 21, 2009 Outstanding Top Tracks ( ) Last week’s ranking in top five Worthy effort N e w #1 Album So-so Review

A bomb Seattle Times Local CriticChicagoDallas Tribune MinneapolisMorningMiami News Star HeraldNewsday TribunePhiladelphiaSacramento Inquirer Bee Right Round ~ Flo Rida (1) 1 Shopaholic PG Poker Face ~ Lady GaGa (3) 2 Coraline PG Kiss Me Thru the Phone ~ Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em (4) 3 The International R All I Ever The Climb ~ Miley Cyrus (2) 4 Wanted Just Not That Into You PG Kelly Clarkson My Life Would Suck...~ Kelly Clarkson 5 13 Last House on the Left R United Kingdom New in Town PG Right Round ~ Flo Rida (1) 1 13 Race to Witch Moun ain PG Poker Face ~ Lady GaGa (2) 2 t Just Can’t Get Enough ~ The Saturdays (3) 3 Watchmen R Islands In the 2009 MCT Stream Love Story ~ Taylor Swift (4) 4 EP Dead and Gone ~ T.I. 5

Spain Colgando en Tus Manos ~ Carlos Baute (1) 1 This is the Life ~ Amy McDonald (2) 1 Viva la Vida ~ Coldplay 1 No Line On the Horizon Broken Strings ~ James Morrison (4) 1 U2 Infinity 2008 ~ Guru Josh Project (3) 1

Source: iTunes 2009 MCT

home away Sports & More Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 middle school middle school middle school middle school middle school middle school cheerleading cheerleading cheerleading cheerleading cheerleading cheerleading tryouts tryouts tryouts tryouts tryouts tryouts 4:00 early dismissals *Scrimmage* 4:30 4:00 12:00 h.s. & middle boys/girls varsity varsity varsity 12:30 elem. track and field vs. @ vs. Panther Valley Pine Grove N. Schuylkill

early dismissals School Board Mtg 12:00 h.s. & middle 6:00 12:30 elem.

29 30 31 1 2 3 4 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:00 4:30 boys/girls varsity Junior Varsity boys/girls var- boys/girls softball vs. track and field vs. Baseball @ sity track and middle school Williams Valley Shenandoah Nativity BVM field vs. Pine track and field vs. Blue Mt. @ High School Grove 4:30 4:30 Shenandoah baseball vs. varsity baseball Williams Valley vs. Shenandoah National Kick Butts Day High School Play High School Play 4:30 (dress down 7:00 7:00 varsity softball vs. for Andrew Neidlinger Shenandoah Scholarship)