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AvonThe Grove High School, West Grove,Devil’s Pa. Friday, September 28, 2018 HeraldVolume 20 Issue 1 AG LIFE IS THE SAT IMPORTANT? Each college application is different By started to make students colleges you would like to apply wonder if it is really worth to. Lara McKinnon it to take the SATs. Avon Grove guidance coun- Senior Editor At the Avon Grove Col- selors suggest that you apply to According to the National Cen- lege Admissions Night on at least three schools: your reach, ter for Education Statistics, 2.1 September 12, the emphasis was target, and safety schools. million graduating high school placed on the importance of brag After you have found colleges students throughout the United sheets, grades, and essays, than that you would like to apply to, States attend college each year. on the SATs alone. look into writing your essay. Going to college however, doesn’t Dr. Kat Cohen, an indepen- Mrs. Lubins, one of the Avon start the day you graduate high dent admissions counselor, says Grove High School guidance school. The process to plan and that though your SAT scores are counselors, says that one of the apply for college is extensive, but a large factor in the acceptance best ways to produce a well writ- very important. process, your performance in ten essay is to “pick an essay Now is the time to start. the classroom over the entirety [prompt] that speaks out to you.” One of the biggest questions of your high school career is still Picking an essay that interests among graduating seniors is much more important than your you can help you turn a cookie whether or not to take the SATs. performance on a single stan- cutter response into something SAT stands for Scholastic dardized test. unique that will capture the atten- Aptitude Test, and is a multi-part In short, the SATs are a great tion of admissions counselors. test that is designed to gauge the way to show colleges your abil- the SAT is around 1,060, the av- score for each specific student. If students have any more math, reading, and writing abilities ities, aside from regular class erage SAT score of Harvard stu- To give you an idea of the questions or are interested in or junior and senior high school grades. If you don’t take the SATs, dents is 1,540. scores you should shoot for, a looking into colleges, over 36 col- students. you can still get into college, but It all depends on the schools score of 1,300 will put you in the leges will be visiting Avon Grove, A few years ago, the SATs were it’s recommended that you use you are looking at. safe zone for colleges like Penn and transcripts can be picked up thought to be crucial to get into the them as a safety net. How competitive the college State University, University of in the guidance office. college you want. However, many Another important question is, what college you’re applying Pittsburgh, and the University of colleges have stopped requiring, is what is a “good” score on the to, and the field you are consid- Delaware. or even looking at SAT scores or SAT? While the Princeton Review ering entering, all have an affect One of the next steps in college similar placement tests. This has says that the average score for on what qualifies as a “good” SAT applications is to decide which ELECTION 2018 ROCKING THE News Briefs Avon Grove presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Avon Grove High School fall play for 2018 is Charlie and the Choc- olate Factory. The show dates are November 8, 9, and 10. This show is about a man named Willy Wonka, who puts five golden tickets in his chocolate bars all over the world. Five different children find the tickets VOTE and get to go on a tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Only the protagonist, Charlie Bucket, truly appreciates the opportunity. The lead Voter registration made role of Willy Wonka will be junior Kieran Eustace. Charlie Bucket will be performed by sophomore Damian Mancevski. There are opportunities for students grades 2-6 to be Oompa Loompas along with speaking en- simple semble.The cast had its first rehearsal on September 11, and auditions By were September 4 and 5. The cast will promote the show during school Abby Osborne on Thursday, November 9. Staff Writer ~By Anna Ashcraft In a time where everything is at the tip of your fingers, registering to vote is easier than ever. Studies show how technology impacts your sleep “I just haven’t had time,” said senior Mikayla Recent scientific studies show that using your phone before you go to Boyer when asked why she hasn’t registered to sleep can suppress melatonin, keeping your brain alert and even caus- vote yet. This is a common response from stu- ing insomnia, depression, and obesity. Scientists are finding that the dents when asked about voter registration. blue light emitted from your phone screen causes melatonin to halt pro- Around 3.2 million people able to register to duction for about two hours everytime you turn on your phone. Mela- vote in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania ar- tonin is the chemical in your brain that allows you to sleep and feel tired. en’t registered. Rock the Vote wants to change The more the chemical is suppressed, the less it is able to produce, that. making one unable to fall asleep, even without the use of smartphones Rock the Vote is a non-profit organization that --Photo by Abby Osborne before bed. “Poor sleep–too little or too much, and poor quality–has has been dedicated to getting young people to Voting is the foundation of American democracy. been shown to be a risk factor for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular dis- vote for 25 years through music and technology. ease, depression, and overall mortality,” said Dr. Matthew Christensen They even facilitate voting registration online for Senate since 2007, while Barletta is a Republican to Inside Science News. Turning your smartphone to “Night Shift” does every state where they advertise, and it only takes a and has been a Pennsylvania Representative for the not help. “Night Shift” mode will turn your phone’s light undertone from couple of minutes. 11th Congressional District since 2011. blue to a slightly warmer undertone, but traces of blue light are still If you search for Pennsylvania on their website Penn Live reports that Congressional district lines detectable. (RocktheVote.org), you’ll be taken to the Pennsylva- have been redrawn, so this means Chester Coun- ~By Eliza Flanigan nia registration. If you’re already 18, or will be 18 by ty is now in the 6th Congressional District. Chrissy election day (November 6), and have been a resi- Houlahan and Greg McCauley are running for the dent of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days, then all House of Representatives in this district. 2k Games releases NBA 2k19 you need to do is answer the questions they ask, and Houlahan is a Democrat who, according to her 2k Games released the standard edition of NBA 2k19 on September you’ll be registered to vote. website, is “the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and 11. The legend edition was available on September 7. One of the many However, if you won’t be 18 by that date, then you career naval officer” as well as a teacher in North updates is a fresh roster that includes the rookie class of 2018. Players can always pre-register to vote in next year’s elec- Philadelphia and previously was a member of Teach can use hyped rookies such as and Marvin Bagley III, tion. Pennsylvania doesn’t offer same day registra- for America. and even use lesser known rookies such as Kostas Antetokounmpo tion, so the deadline to register to vote is October McCauley is a Republican who, according to his and . 2k19 also added changes to the gameplay. On of- 9, 2018. website, is an attorney who specializes in taxes and fense, the user is allowed to choose a preferred shot meter and the This year’s midterm elections aren’t as publicized has his own law firm. shot meter shows up while taking layups. On defense, the player is able as the presidential elections. When asked if he knew According to the York Daily Record, Casey has a to pick off passes and the user no longer has to worry about the infa- who was running, senior Ben Younger said, “No, I 14 point lead over Baletta, and The Delaware County mous drive-by animation. All of these new features satisfy many loyal don’t.” Daily News reports Houlahan as a “heavy favorite.” 2k users who had complained about them in NBA 2k18. NBA 2k19 also For the state of Pennsylvania, Bob Casey and Lou If you want to let your voice be heard, then you includes a new soundtrack created by Travis Scott. The soundtrack Barletta are running for U.S. Senator. need to register and rock the vote. exhibits songs from Migos, A$ap Ferg, and Trippie Redd. Casey is a Democrat and has been serving in the ~By Brian Lee Sports Today September 29 October 1 October 2 Football @ Girls Soccer vs. Girls Tennis vs. Henderson Girls Volleyball vs. D’town East 3:30p.m. 5:00p.m. Schedule Downingtown West Springfeild Girls Soccer vs. Downingtown East Boys Soccer @ D’town East 7:00p.m. 11:00a.m. 7:15p.m. 7:00p.m. Girls Field Hockey vs. D’town East For more information visit http://avongrove.digitalsports.com/ 7:00p.m.

Friday, September 28,Herald 2018 Sports Page 2 BOYS SOCCER Red Devils chase their goals this season By be his. It seems Ben Younger as though Dixson Staff Writer is all up for the 3-3 is not the best start for any team. How- challenge. ever, if you ask head coach Dave Whitcraft, “I was up for the beginning of the season has been pret- the challenge be- ty successful. fore the season They are a young group led by a group started. I love this of seniors who have been big parts of the team and I love team in the past, such as Zach Augustine, to watch these Ryan Villa, and Bryson Morgan. young talented Junior striker Jackson Muller was the players stepping team’s top scorer last season, and looks to up,” said Dixson. have a big season this year, as he already Whit- has 2 goals and 2 assists. craft has coached Another advantage the Red Devils have both soccer and is a very experienced goalkeeper in C.J. baseball at Avon Dixson. Grove for a very ”Losing 12 seniors from last season, we long time, how- obviously have to fill in those gaps,” head ever, this team coach Dave Whitcraft expressed. “The seems to stand younger players on the team have done a out to him the very nice job stepping up and filling in those most. shoes.” “This is one of Zach Augustine is a three-year varsi- the closest teams ty player and a two-year captain. Although I have coached he is a Drexel lacrosse commit and scored since I’ve been the game winning goal to lead the Devils to here. They re- their first ever lacrosse state title in 2017, spond very well -Photo courtesy of AvonGrove.org he is also a co-captain alongside Ryan Villa to each other and The seniors on the boys soccer team. Top (left to right): Edy Medina, Miles Nardy, C.J. Dixson, Ryan Villa, Zach Augustine and C.J. Dixson. we have been in Bottom (left to right): Austin Gaydos; Bryson Morgan, Charlie Garduno Since he has been a freshman, C.J. every game but Dixson has seen a few other goalies start in one,” said Whit- Lower Merion where they lost 5-0. secret about that. But there is also no se- net. However, this season, the job seems to craft. The season has not kicked off the way cret that this team has the potential to turn That one game was their opener against the team would have thought. There is no it around in the blink of an eye. FOOTBALL AG Red Devils rally for win Football vs. Unionville Schedule August 24 vs. Kennett Weather delay, long change momentum (W) 21 - 7 By their own as quarterback J.T. Zach Humphreys McDonald threw a 59-yard August 30 @ pass to Tyre Stead with 4:18 Staff Writer left in the first quarter. Harry S. Truman The Unionville Indians came to However, the Indians re- (L) 46 - 12 town Friday, September 7, and- gained the lead with a 28- had a ten point lead through near- yard field goal by Dominic ly three quarters, but had to come Braithwaite with 11:05 left in September 8 vs. back to West Grove on Saturday the first half. Unionville to finish the game after play was The Red Devils had their (W) 24 - 22 suspended because of lightning. chance at tying the game That delay may have been part but sophomore Bobby Smith of the difference between the two missed a 45-yard field goal to September 14 @ teams as momentum shifted and the left side of the uprights. Downingtown East the Red Devils launched a come- During the Red Devils’ late back on Saturday to win 24-22. second quarter drive, senior (L) 48 - 14 -Photos courtesy of AGTV Unionville took an early lead running back Dino Arhontakis Above: Senior Jay Paone (#21 at ) returns the Unionville kickoff after the Friday night by scoring on a 48- was injured and taken out of Indians took a 20-17 lead. September 22 vs. yard touchdown run by Connor the game after a 7-yard run. Below: During the return, Paone fumbled the ball into the hands of teammate Tyre Schilling with 5:13 remaining in The Indians struck again West Chester East Stead (#1), who took it 62 yards for a touchdown, and gave the Red Devils a com- the first quarter. by scoring a 27-yard touch- manding lead. (W) 34 - 14 The next drive, the Red Devils down, as quarterback Blake responded with a touchdown of Charlton delivered a throw in the attack which setup a back of the endzone to receiver McDonald QB keeper September 28 @ Nick Schnaars. That play ended to tie the game at 17. Downingtown West, With 3:00 left in the the first half with the Indians lead- 7:00p.m. ing, 17-7. fourth quarter, the In- With 4:04 left in the third quar- dians drove to the 20- ter, officials saw lightning strikes yard line. Unionville October 5 vs. in the distance and stopped the couldn’t move the ball game. After a 45-minute delay, from there and settled Malvern Prep., 7:00p.m. the officials decided to continue for a game-leading 37- the game on Saturday afternoon. yard field goal. October 12 @ The delay seemed to flick a On the ensuing kick- switch for the Red Devils as they off, the Indians used Bishop Shanahan, 7:00p.m. came to life. After a Bobby Smith a squib kick and AG 49-yard field goal, Avon Grove cut receiver Jay Paone October 19 vs. the lead to three with 1:32 left in picked up the ball and the third quarter. ran to his left. As he through defenders for a 62-yard Coatesville, 7:00p.m. Unionville was stopped by the was being tackled, a Unionville touchdown. defender caused a fumble, but the -Photo courtesy of AGTV Red Devils’ defense on their next The Indians had one more ball landed right into the hands of October 26 vs. Sophomore Bobby Smith converted a drive. chance at a comeback, but a pass AG returner Tyre Stead. Stead Henderson, 7:15p.m. 49-yard field goal attempt to cut the AG sophomore running back was intercepted by Kyri Rossiter picked up the ball and weaved Unionville lead to 10. Sean Glatts led a potent running on the 17-yard line. NEWS / SPORTS PAGE 3 The Devil’s Herald Friday, September 28, 2018 AG LIFE Participating in a club can help your future By Being a part of a team is very transitioning.” Olivia Watson important. Even if you don’t play 4. College admissions look for Avon Grove Clubs Staff Writer sports, you still have to communi- extra activities cate with groups in classes. A big bonus of doing clubs and With massive amounts of home- Academic Competition Humanitarian Club This skill can help you in many activities is that colleges look for ACTO (All Cultures Together Intramural Weightlifting work, rigorous course loads, and aspects of your life, especially people who are involved. They just life in general, it seems as when you grow up. In most ca- want to see students that get in- Overcome) Italian Club though adding anything else like reers this skill is much needed. volved and have good communi- AG Cancer Society Leo Club a club would be a burden and “Working on a team is key cation skills. AG Running Club Men’s Choir useless, but clubs provide a lot of no matter what you’re doing. It Colleges want students that AG Youth Education Associa- Model UN benefits. doesn’t matter if you’re in a club, don’t just look at their phones all 1. You can learn more about tion National Honor Society on a sports team, or working on day. AMC Math Club Newspaper yourself a group project, you’re always go- “Colleges want someone that’s By joining a club or activity, ing to need teamwork skills,” said not just going to contribute in the Animal Aid PAC (Performing Arts Club) you can start to learn more about Glick. classroom, but in the community Art Society PEACE yourself. By putting yourself in an 3. Meet new friends as well,” said Lubins. Aviation Club Quibblers uncomfortable situation, you will In high school making friends 5. Long- term benefits Chamber Ensemble Robotics learn what you really like to do. can be hard. Getting involved in Joining clubs at high school is When you learn more about Chemisrty Club SADD extra activities will help you meet something that everyone should Digital Design Club Sewing Club yourself, you set goals for yourself new people. try. You learn how to communi- and your future. This is especially true for new cate with others, make friends, ENACT(Environmental Ac- Spring Musical “Yes, I’ve learned so much students. and how to stay organized. tion) Stage Crew about myself. I’ve learned that “It just makes it easier for “I’ve learned how to manage Fall Play Student Council I work well under pressure, and meeting people, because it can my time more wisely, and respon- FBLA (Future Business Leaders Style Swap that I always have to be orga- be very intimidating to come to sibility. Those are things that I’m nized. I’ve also learned that I like of America) Tri-M a new school and not know any- going to use in college and in my FCA (Fellowship of Christian TV Studio working with others,” said senior one,” said Avon Grove guidance future career. Life goes on after Marissa Glick. counselor Mrs. Lubins. “Usually high school, and clubs can help Athletes) Women’s Choir 2. You will learn to work on a the students that join clubs from you get skills to help you succeed Film Club Yearbook team the beginning have an easier time in life,” said Glick. German Club Youth and Government GIRLS GOLF Lady Devils make history with first season By girls. The team has a total of five Olivia Kunitsky “About a year ago at a Ches-Mont matches this season and has al- meeting, the Great Valley athletic director ready had two of them. Senior Editor brought up the topic of girls golf and adding “Even though we lost our first The sun shines down on the lush green it to our league. Once I heard about the po- two matches, it was a great bond- grass and the breeze blows the increased tential of girls golf becoming a Ches-Mont- ing experience for our team. A lot number of white objects in the air in various Lleague sport I thought it would be a great of the players are beginners, so I directions. opportunity for AG to be a leader in the think it was a good experience for It’s the beginning of a new era at Innis- Ches-Mont and hop on board. I shared this them to see the skill level that they crone Golf Course. idea with Mr. DeShong and Dr. Marchese can eventually reach if they keep This year, the high school introduced and everyone was eager to add girls golf. playing,” Ms. Watt reflected. its first-ever girls golf team to the list of fall We also felt it was important to provide our Four seniors, four juniors, four sports. The school also has a boys golf girls with a learning opportunity to com- sophomores, and two freshman team that in previous years was open to pete in a sport that we already offer for our constitute this year’s team. The both boys and girls, but decided to start boys,” explained Ms. Robtison, Director of chosen captains are junior Rachel a golf team that is exclusively devoted to Athletics and Student Activities at the high Doyle and senior Reagan Hotten- school. stein. The coach for the new “I was really happy to be chosen group is Ms. Watt, who also as captain with Reagan. I think it’s happens to be a new teach- so cool to be one of the first ever er at the middle school. at Avon Grove. I hope in the future “Being a new teacher more girls get the opportunity,” and a coach for a fall sport commented Doyle. was a little overwhelming at Doyle was the boys golf manag- the beginning of the year, er last year, so she is excited that but coaching has been the girls have their own team this such a great experience year. with getting to know the “When I went to the match- players and watching them es with the boys team, they only -Photo courtesy of Casey Watt improve,” she said. played against two girls the whole Reagan Hottenstein takes a practice swing at the tee-box. Ms. Watt was on the season. So, I am happy to see this Ms. Watt explained that her main goal first-ever girls golf team opportunity for girls,” she added. for this season is to give the girls a mem- at Perkiomen Valley High Hottenstein played golf with her family orable high school experience. She hopes School when she was a when she was younger, but had to quit be- that they continue to play golf even after the sophomore. cause of time constraints. season ends. “I had a lot of fun on “I was excited to find out that there was “In college I want to do golf as like a club the team and it’s still one of a new team and I thought if it’s a new team, sport. It’s just something fun to do and hit- my favorite memories from there’s no pressure,” she said. ting the ball is relaxing and a way to release high school, so it was great The team is mostly filled with girls who stress,” stated senior Haley Allen. to be the coach of Avon had never picked up a golf club before Grove’s girls team for their tryouts, so there are no expectations and first year. It was awesome plenty of room for improvement. to see fourteen girls tryout “This golf season has been a really good for Avon Grove, especially learning experience with team building and since there were only four learning something new. It is nice to be on players on my high school a team with girls who are really supportive team the first year,” she and sweet, no matter the experience level,” -Photo courtesy of Casey Watt continued. replied junior Brisa Luzzi-Castro. Sam Weber gets ready to take a tee shot. BOYS GOLF Not quite on the green Red Devils start season 2-9 By With a record of 2-9 (as of Sep- hasn’t rolled our way.” 26; Coatesville, at the Coates- Christy has to decide who will end tember 20), the boys golf team Wins against Coatesville and ville Country Club on Thursday, up starting for the team. Matt Sullivan has struggled to get things going. Downingtown West have proved September 27; vs. Downingtown The matches pit AG’s best eight Staff Writer With 5 more matches to go, the that the team is able to win their East at Inniscrone Golf Club on players versus their opponent’s Starting off the season on a low boys are going to try and bounce matches, it’s just a matter of ex- Wednesday, October 3; and vs. best eight players as the golfers note, some teams crumble un- back and improve their record. ecution. That’s exactly what the Bishop Shanahan at Inniscrone play nine holes. der the pressure and the stress. “I believe that we can do it (win team is looking to do in their up- Golf Club on Thursday, October 4. After each player is done with The AG boys golf team has been the rest of our games),” said se- coming matches. Coach Christy has to decide their part of the match (all nine put into this situation, and it’s all nior Paul Lanahan. To finish the season, Avon who will perform in each of the holes), the points and strokes are up to the players whether or not Lanahan feels that the team Grove will be squared up against matches. With 16 members on tallied and the winner is revealed. they decide to turn their season has had some bad luck. “The Kennett, at the Hartefeld Golf the team, including captains An- Whichever team has the lowest around. team’s played well. The ball just Club on Wednesday, September drew Lisi and Bailey Smith, Coach number of strokes, wins.