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RaiderNet Daily G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 3, Number 155 Friday, June 8, 2012 Record-setting seasons for Raider lacrosse

By Ross Maxam 48 assists broke the school record and led a sophomore. Junior attackman Steven all of Section 3 in the category. The 72 point Hancyzk finished third on the team in points The 2012 spring sports season featured two total is believed to be a single season school with 20 off of 14 goals and 6 assists. Sopho- of the most successful squads in their respec- record yield among the boys as well. mores Carson Vono (7g, 1a), Matt Nelson tive sports and one of the most successful Co-Captain, fellow classmate, and fellow (4 g), and defender Mark Pollock (1g, 3a) spring sports teams in school history. Both attackman, Joe Sutton led the team in goals contributed well in their first varsity seasons. the boys and girls lacrosse teams amassed with 30 and assisted on 16 occasions for a The Lockwood family combined for six records that either tied the best win percent- total of 46 points in his senior season. Seth points with Tyler scoring three times and age in school history or set the record. DeLisle tied for third on the team in goals Brandon two, Tyler added an assist as well. The Lady Raider lacrosse team featured a with 14. He also added 4 assists for a total Colin Blake recorded a save percentage of 15-4 record that included two playoff wins. of 18 points in his first varsity campaign as .489 in his senior season. The team defeated Jamesville-Dewitt in the quarterfinals 18-6; their third win over the Girls reflect on championship season Rams on the season, and went on to beat the The Lady Raiders lacrosse girls have offi- not last long. There were many laughs while Watertown Cyclones 12-11 to advance to the cially ended their season. Tuesday night the everyone shared their favorite and not so Finals. There they met a very good Oswego girls cleaned out their beloved locker room favorite times from the season. Also, one team who they fell to 13-7. and packed up their belongings. Yearbooks may notice the girls sporting a black t-shirt The Lady Raiders finals trip was the first were signed and many hugs were shared that declares them OHSL League Champi- for any spring sport in over 25 years and their between the girls as they looked at each other ons. The well appreciated coaches purchased 15 wins ousted the school record by far. in an athletic setting for the last time. It was these shirts for the ladies to reward them for Leading the offense on their dream season a bittersweet moment because the girls had their hard work. were junior attackmen Erica Knaub and Kate a great season and are ready for summer, Along with the goodbyes to the seniors, Rothrock. Knaub totaled 83 points on 61 but they will miss the chemistry this par- the girls had to say goodbye to assistant goals and 22 assists while Rothrock tallied ticular group of girls had. coach Andy Karpinko. This was his last year 53 scores and 22 assists. Finally, the coaches came in for their last as a Raider and he is now moving to Buffalo The midfield production came mainly from locker room speech. The room went dead to begin a new chapter of his life. He will be two sophomores in Amelia Coakley and Julia silent while memories from the season ran greatly missed and has made many sacrifices Ludington, with Coakley scoring 47 times through everyone’s heads. The girls and for the girlís lacrosse team. He also helped and assisting on nine occasions for 56 points, coaches shared opinions on the season and build the girlís lacrosse program to what it and Ludington scoring 27 times for a 37 why they thought they were successful. Of is today by coaching some of the elemen- point total. Seniors Jordan Rizzo (26g, 4a) course the serious demeanor of the girls did tary lacrosse teams and devoting himself to and Andrea Gould (7g, 10a) offered differ- the varsity team. Andy Karpinko as well as ent scoring options throughout the year. head coach Drew White do a lot for the girls Casey Shannon (5g, 3a), Alise Tallents (7g, lacrosse program that few know about, and 1a), Alanah McClellan (5g, 1a), Erika they are truly exemplary coaches. Coach Johnson (2g), and Emma Whitmore (1g) also Karpinko is a caring and relatable person contributed. Senior Torrie Whelsky recorded who is wished the best in his future endeav- a .590 save percentage on the season. ors. The boys lost in the quarterfinals to the The Fulton Lady Raiders will make one Carthage Comets 13-7 in their first playoff last appearance together in front of the appearance since 2009 and their fourth since Fulton City Council on June 19. The girls 1992. A 7-9 regular season record vaulted are being recognized for their success dur- them into the Section 3 tournament and the ing the season. Also, the Raiders have an end Raiders put up a fight but could not convert. Erika Johnson, right, named as of the year team party to look forward to. Leading the offensive train for the Red GRB’s top female senior athlete on Families are invited in thanks for their great Raiders was senior attackman and Captain Tuesday, is one of the many seniors support during the season and it will be a Ross Maxam. Maxam totaled 72 points on who helped Fulton to a record-set- great way to kick off the summer. 24 goals and 48 assists on the season. His ting season. By Hannah Dunsmoor Page 2 RaiderNet Daily Opinion Try reading a book, it won’t kill you!

By Maddie Olon the movie. Of course, I can only say that about the first movie so far. But I bet a lot of people who have read The Hunger Games can Did you ever think that reading a book was agree that the books are more real. Rather than watching the events going to kill you? Because apparently a lot unfold how somebody else made them, you get to picture the events of people feel that way, especially guys. and people the way you want too. I guess you would have to have a They somehow think that if they start to read creative mind to be able to read a book and picture it, like your own a book they will fall asleep, get bored, or little world. even die. I also love the people who claim that they can’t read. Yes, I be- I don’t believe that reading books is for lieve that reading may be difficult for some, but you are able to everyone, but when it comes to reading a read. Just because the words are harder to pronounce and it may book for high school or college, you’re kind take you a little longer, that doesn’t mean you can’t read. To that, I of facing the inevitable. Yes, there is always Spark Notes, but in my say challenge yourself! Pick out a book that isn’t as long and that is opinion Spark Notes makes everything harder. You have to read enjoyable to read. Start by reading a little bit each day, this will through summaries of chapters and try to piece together what has improve your reading and help you become interested in reading happened in the story. books. My point is to show that reading books isn’t that bad. I may be “...challenge yourself! one out of a handful of peoplewho like to read books, but have any Pick out a book that isn’t as long of you actually tried to pick up a book and read it? I challenge you and that is enjoyable to read.” to read a book for entertainment rather than watching a movie. Bizarre news of the day: Just a man and his unicycle In high school, they give you weeks to read a book and take notes; Police in Texas have arrested a man who was riding a unicycle over how much easier can it get? They basically give you a free pass to a bridge - while naked. read a chapter a night. But, as usual everyone puts it off and waits Police in Kemah, near Houston, went to investigate after getting until the last minute to Spark Note the whole book. If you don’t calls from passers-by and caught the man in the act. They arrested want to read every day, why not take a weekend and read the whole Joseph Farley, 45, who had allegedly taken off his clothes at the book? Then you will be able to understand and participate in dis- foot of Kemah Bridge to ride over it and back. cussions in class. You will also be able to write essays, take tests, “He said that he liked the way that it felt. Really don’t know what do projects, and pick out similes or irony. I bet everyone is still he meant by that, but that’s what he said,” said Kemah police Chief saying to themselves, “I don’t like to read and I never will.” Greg Rikard. But have you ever really tried? “The officer kept his distance as best he could. Obviously he wasn’t Why don’t you think about it this way- what if reading books was armed, that we could tell. We did what we could do. Turned him better than watching a movie? That reading books helps you relate around and moved him off to the side of the vehicle to get him out to the characters and their emotion better than watching a movie. of the view of the public.” Currently, I’m reading the last book of The Hunger Games, The Farley was charged with indecent exposure. Mockingjay. I believe through all of the books of The Hunger Games By Morgan Firenze I’ve read, that reading the book was more enjoyable than watching Reflections -THE- Salon & More Welcomes GRB grad Natasha Humbert! Specializing in highlighting, Brazilian blowouts, retexturizing, extensions, cuts & styling 608 South 4th Street-Fulton Call for an appointment today! 592-4415 Proud 20 Year sponsor of GRB Journalism Friday, June 8 Page 3 ‘lil Bodley/In the News

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The Great Outdoors When it comes to pests, there is no season By Daniel Summerville the hunters who pursue them. While this fact may not sit well with some people, it must be taken into account that these animals are Once turkey season ends in the spring, most usually pests, and hunting is one of the most humane ways of deal- hunters trade their guns for their fishing poles ing with them. and head out to the lake. With no major hunt- Starlings, parakeets, and some sparrows are not protected, but not ing seasons during the summer, most sports- many people go after these species. Their small size allows them to men and women try for bass and walleye in- go unnoticed and most people simply ignore them. The most popu- stead of pursuing the few animals that are lar non-protected game are woodchucks, red squirrels, and pigeons. unprotected. It may be hard to believe, but there are people who chose to exclu- Just because there are no popular hunting sively hunt these species. The three most popular non-protected seasons open in June, July, or August does species each provide unique experiences for hunters. Fast paced not mean that there is nothing for avid hunt- pigeon hunting, long range woodchuck shooting, and red squirrel ers to go after, there are some species that are not protected and can stalking can help a hunter practice methods that can be used during be hunted year round. deer or turkey season. Non-protected game are usually common pests and sometimes While at first glance there may be much for hunters to do in the nonnative species. These species can be taken in any number, at summer months, there is usually a farmer or two who would not any time of day, year round. Their year round “seasons” give hunt- object to having someone try and rid their fields of a few wood- ers the opportunity to keep in practice between the major big game chucks. If hunters look in the right places, there is always some- seasons. Not many of these species are eaten or otherwise used by thing to do. Page 4 RaiderNet Daily Opinion Emotions are high as the year winds down

By Laura Perwitz truly made this class really fun for me. Some seniors I never thought I would talk to have talked to me this year and have had conversa- Many of the people I have met this year have tions with me. I always look forward to this class just to see what been seniors. Many of the people I have be- crazy things will happen that day. Thanks for making this a fun come closer friends with all happen to be class. seniors. The seniors of 2012 will surely be a class that I miss the most. I As we get down to the final days, it gets have learned so much from each of them and will never forget all harder and harder to realize that they won’t the great times we had. To my closest senior friends: You guys will be here next year and I probably won’t see truly be missed. I’m happy I got to know every single one of you some of them for a long time. Although this year. To all the seniors: You have finally done it. You completed some students won’t be going far away for 13-14 years of school. Now, it’s time for you to move on to bigger college, it is still really hard to say goodbye to them. and better things. Don’t forget about all of us still here in GRB. Quirk’s Players was one of the places I made many of my friends. Visit! Good luck to every single one of you. You will all do great. Working with them for three years of my life have been the best. When times got hard, they were always there no matter what the situation was. They make you feel at home and respect you for who Get your 2012 you are. There isn’t anyone you don’t talk to while in the group. Being Fultonian Yearbook! with them for so long working on numerous musical numbers and dance routines will make me miss them even more. I have gotten so This week during lunchbells $60 make checks payable to: “As we get down to the final Fultonian Yearbook days, it gets harder and harder to realize that they won’t be here next See Mr. Senecal in room 102 year and I probably won’t see some before or after school or bells of them for a long time.” 1, 5, 8 or 9 There are still a few copies of the close to some of them, that it will be really hard to let them all go. 2011 Fultonian on sale for $10! Thank you to the seniors for making Quirk’s Players an experience I will never forget. Even though you are no longer performing with us, you will always have a place in this family. Quote of the day: Classes happen to be another place I made most of my friends. “As far as I’m concerned, I prefer silent vice Ninth bell Journalism is full of seniors. I’m the only underclass- to ostentatious virtue.” men in the class. Although it is a little weird at times, it has been Albert Einstein fun working with this awesome group of seniors. They really and Friday, June 8 Page 5 In the News Capturing final jewel of Triple Crown isn’t easy By Michaela Best to Sherluck in 1961. Carry Back had a very Belmont Stakes against Spectacular Bid. unusual pedigree. His mother, Joppy, was In 1971 Canonero II was the first Venezu- Horse racing has been around since the banned from racing for her endless refusals elan thoroughbred race horse that I have ever 1800s. But throughout the years there have to leave the start gate. She was then bred to heard about. Canonero II was born in 1968 only been a few horses that have been good an obscure stallion named Saggy. After a and had a noticeable crooked front leg which enough to win the prestige Triple Crown. period of being held as a stud he was thrown brought the assumption that he wouldnít be There have been many who have come very back into racing in 1963 and then returned able to race ever. When Canonero II arrived close to making it to the finish line in first back to being a stud at the end of 1963. in Louisville, Kentucky he was dismissed place but have been beaten by a horse that In 1964 the great Northern Dancer came as a horse who didn’t belong in that kind of comes up from behind and wins by a few in first in both the Kentucky Derby and the elite competition and he was then listed at lengths. Some of those horses include Funny Preakness Stakes, beating the undefeated the bottom of the “herd”. Cide, Smarty Jones, Big Brown, War Em- Hill Rise, but came in third to Quadrangle But what they all didn’t know was blem and Real Quiet. and Roman Brother. Then again in 1966 Canonero II was capable of winning the On Saturday afternoon I’ll Have Another Kauai King came in fourth to Amberoid, and Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, but he will try to avoid joining this list, and instead in 1968 Forward Pass came in second to lost the Belmont to a horse named Pass looks to become the first Triple Crown win- Stage Door Johnny by one and a half lengths Catcher due to an infection in his hoof that ner since Affirmed in 1978, a stretch of 34 led him to crossing the finish line in fourth years without a victor on United States horse place with difficulty. He retired and stood racing’s grandest stage. as a stud in 1972 until he died in 1981. The first horse that won the first two races Spectacular Bid was the winner of the first of the Triple Crown was Burgoo King in two legs of the Triple Crown but on the day 1932, but in the Belmont Stakes he lost to of the Belmont he had a freak incident and Faireno. Burgoo King was not able to run in stepped on a safety pin that became embed- the third race due to a lack of paperwork ded in his foot. But after the handlers found from the handlers and also because of a out about his accident he was still sound and twisted ankle. entered into the race, where he placed fourth Four years later the same thing happened against Coastal and Golden Act, both of to Bold Venture, who lost to Granville in which he had beaten before, but he was run 1936, and again in 1944 when Pensive lost too hard and too long early in the race. He the Belmont to Bounding Home. Bold Ven- then took two months off for recovery and ture went into the Kentucky Derby without Sackets Harbor based Funny Cide pro- then got back into racing after he was fully winning a single stakes race and his jockey vided plenty of excitement while al- recovered. was an apprentice jockey who had only been most winning the Triple Crown in Pleasant Colony was a big and gangly colt racing horses for less than a year. 20**. Tomorrow, I’ll Have Another will that in three years time became the winner There was a lapse of 14 years for horses try to become the first horse in 34 of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness who almost made it to the winner’s circle at years to complete the elusive hat trick but yet again did not win the Belmont. As is the end of the Belmont, but in 1958 Tim Tam of racing. often the case with most horses that haven’t was good enough to win the first two legs of but was later declared the winner by disquali- won the Belmont they had injuries, but that the race but lost the third leg of the race to fication making him the only horse that has wass not the case with Pleasant Colony as Cavan. On the final few yards of the Belmont ever happened to. he just fell short and came in third to Sum- Tim Tam fractured a sesamoid bone in his In 1969 Majestic Prince was the first to ming. leg and hobbled across the finish line. The enter the Belmont Stakes undefeated, but Alysheba was sired by the great Alydar and injury ended his career but did not impair came in second to Arts and Letters by five was sold as a yearling for a striking his siring career. Also the band Tim Tam and and a half lengths. Majestic Prince was re- $500,000. During the Kentucky Derby the Turn Ons got part of their name from tired at the age of 4 and continued his life of Alysheba and his jockey were almost Tim Tam. retirement at Spendthrift Farm in Lexing- knocked to the ground by a collision with Then yet again three years later the same ton, Kentucky and he sired 33 winners in- Bet Twice and his jockey. He regained his thing happened to Carry Back when he lost cluding his son Coastal, who won the (continued on page 6)

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(continued from page 5) Sarava. He was later sold to the Yoshida rac- reer in August of 2004 due to the brusing of lead after the collision and still won the ing family for $17.7 million to stand stud at his ankles. He finished with 8 wins to his Derby. He later made a comeback with a win Shadai Stallion Station. career. in the Preakness. At the time of the Belmont The next horse to fall just short of racing And finally in 2008 Big Brown was the last Alysheba was racing without the use of the immortality was Funny Cide in 2003 a local known horse to win the first two legs of the drug Lasix, which was illegal in New York New York State horse. Funny Cide was not Triple Crown when Big Brown lost to State at the time. (Lasix is now called Furo- the typical race horse as he was not a stal- Da’Tara. He was injured with a quarter crack semide and is used during the treatment of lion, he was a gelding (not able to repro- that was stitched together with stainless steel congestive heart failure and edema). With- duce). Unlike every other horse’s racing ca- sutures and he was still able to race. But then out that drug Alysheba lost to Bet Twice, reer he raced until he was about 7 years old crossed the finish line after winner Da’Tara. but later stood at stud and produced many instead of ending his career as a 4 year old. great stakes winners. But it was claimed that Funny Cide had not Does I’ll Have Another have another big Sunday Silence was the next horse to win liked the track that the Belmont is held on win ahead on Saturday? That’s what racing both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness and he finished behind Empire Maker. At enthusiasts will be watching to find out. If in 1989. Sunday Silence lost to Easy Goer the age of 4 he was having problems due to that does happen, the horse will become just by eight lengths. After standing at stud for a respiratory issues. the 12th horse all time to win racing’s Triple while in the United States he was ignored Then again in 2004 Smarty Jones won the Crown, and the longest drought in Triple by American breeders and was later sold to first two legs of the Triple Crown and lost Crown history will finally come to an end at a Japanese breeder and stood at Shadai Stal- the Belmont to Birdstone. He ended his ca- 34 years. lion Station. In 1997 Silver Charm was another one to Madagascar, Prometheus arrive add to the drought for a Triple Crown Win- ner. He was best known for winning the first two legs of the race for the Triple Crown, The Madagascar gang is at it again, and this time in 3-D, but he placed second in the Belmont Stakes while the long awaited arrival of Prometheus, from the to Touch Gold. people who brought you Aliens, has finally acome This time the same thing happened a year .Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted: Hitting movie later when Real Quiet lost the Belmont by a theatres everywhere today is Madagascar 3. Madagas- nose to Victory Gallop during the final stride car 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is the third movie in the of the race. As a four year old Real Quiet trilogy; the first and second being Madagascar and suffered from a fractured splint bone but still At the Movies Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa. It is said that this film managed to produce some stakes winners By Alex Bawarski is supposedly the best of the three, much like Toy Story mainly in other countries. Real Quiet died 3 was referred to as the best of its trilogy. after falling in his pasture on September 27, In this film, which will be the first of the three to be 2010. presented in 3-D, the animals are once again away from Charismatic was the next horse to add to home, only this time it is in Europe. The group finds themselves hidden away in a travel- the stretch of not having a Triple Crown win- ling circus, but eventually finds it as their duty to get the other animals back into the spirit ner. Charismatic stud made him the third of performing. generation of the bloodlines started by Sec- This movie has an all-star cast including Ben Stiller as Alex the Lion, Chris Rock as retariat and Northern Dancer. Charismatic Marty the Zebra, David Schwimmer as Melman the Giraffe, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria kept the lead throughout the Belmont Stakes the Hippopotamus, Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien and Cedic the Entertainer as Maurice. until they got to the final stretch and he ended If you are a fan of the hits that DreamWorks has produced or you are just looking for a up coming in third to Lemon Drop Kid and movie to remember, you may want to consider seeing this film this weekend. Vision and Verse. In 2002 Charismatic was shipped off to Japan to stand as a stud for Prometheus: Joining Madagascar 3 in theatres this weekend is the movie entitled ¥500,000 which is about $5,000 for the live Prometheus. Prometheus is a science-fiction masterpiece that was intended to be the prequel cover. of the film Alien, and although it still technically is, the directors wanted to take it in The next horse to win the first two legs of another direction. the Triple Crown was War Emblem in 2002. After being shelved for over a decade, Prometheus is the story of how a group of scien- War Emblem tripped and almost fell to his tists get stranded on a distant planet. After being tested both physically and mentally, the knees when he came out of the gate, leaving scientists have the chance to find out all of the answers to the question of life and possibly him in the dust of all the other horses. Amaz- even the meaning of the universe. Starring in this film are Noomi Rapace, Michael ingly he still made it back to the lead, but Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. This looks fell short of the lead around the final turn of to be one of the most masterful displays of cinema this year and a great thriller. If you want the race and finished behind the winner to see a good movie this weekend, Prometheus may be for you. Friday, June 8 Page 7 Saying Goodbye So long RND faithful, it has been a real blast By Tony Torrese English courses next year, to please take Journalism with Mr. Senecal; you will not regret it. Reporting for RaiderNet Daily was Monday marks the final full school day here definitely one of my highlights for my last year in school. It has at G.Ray Bodley. As a reminder to all stu- been a blast both reporting, and socializing with all of the students dents, be sure to turn in all back papers, and here at Bodley and I strongly urge all of you to follow suit. be sure to catch up on any missed work. It This is Anthony Torrese, and in my final article I inquire all of has been an honor to report here at you to reach down and be the best that you can possibly be. A man’s RaiderNet Daily for all of you. I would like brightness only shines as far as he wishes it to; the sky is the limit, to thank Mr. Senecal for allowing me the so don’t ever sell yourselves short. opportunity to write and report for I will leave you all with a simple quote to ponder, whether you’re RaiderNet, and I would also like to thank preparing for college, or getting ready to go into the workforce; you, the readers, for reading my articles, as well as Oswego County “happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains Today. understanding.”Proverbs 3:13. As a final farewell, I ask any students who are interested in taking Farewell G. Ray Bodley. It’s not that easy to say goodbye

By Nick Abelgore son you want to be. It is a valuable chance to change oneself for the better. Since nobody knows anything about you, you can turn from The 2011-2012 school year is finally com- being quiet and reserved to boisterous and outgoing. Regardless, ing to a close. Students are getting ready to whatever your personality, you will always remember your friends drop their books and hit up summer vaca- who helped to shape you into the person you have become. tion to rest for the next year. This moment in time can also be a regretful one. There could still The senior class, however, is getting ready be many things you never said to people or chances you have never to say goodbye. This is going to be a hard taken. There could also be bitterness or resent toward another per- thing to deal with. son that you might want to make up with. Whatever the case, it is I do not even think half of the Class of not too late. There is still a whole summer to get what needs to be 2012 realizes how significant going away really is going to be. I done. So cherish the moments you have left with each of your close guess I always assumed that I would be able to come back and visit friends, make final memories, and maybe even voice some unspo- and stay in touch with people via technology. ken feelings. This is it. The end has come. There is no turning back. Even so, I am still continuing to grasp how I am probably never But who knows? This period of history is different from that of going to be a part of some of my friend’s lives again. Moving on is our parents. While they did not have extensive texting and social part of life and leaves the old behind. But it also paves the way for networking sites, our generation does. So maybe we still will be a fresh start ahead. able to retain some of our former closeness. Good luck to all and Going into a new school, you could come off as any kind of per- may your futures be bright. Underdogs come through in Battle of the Athletes If you looked down upon the turf between the times of 3 and 5:30 more Connor Goss, however, provided his strength for the black pm on Wednesday, you may have believed a rainbow had mani- team and volunteered as anchor. It was a battle, but eventually fested on the athletic complex! The 2012 edition of The Battle of Connor and his teammates were cheering in triumph. the Athletes proved to be a success and even the weather cooper- The events that took place at this year’s Battle of the Athletes ated. were the soccer dribbling, dizzy izzy, Frisbee toss, tire throw, relay One team in particular flexed their muscles and proved they were race, and last but not least, the tug-of-war. Everyone could be seen the most athletic group participating. The winners of Battle of the having a great time and laughter could be heard as the students Athletes 2012 were the black team! The female contributors on the watched their fellow classmates spin around a baseball bat and at- black team were Alise Tallents, Christina Pensebene, Emma tempt to run. A few kids even took a tumble! Whitmore, Kristyn Garrison, and Maureen McCann. Their male The Battle of the Athletes is always a highly anticipated event for counterparts were Steven Hanczyk, Conner Goss, Tyler Terramiggi, students, and this year it lived up to its standards. There was a smile and Mitch Lalik. The black team was coached by Mr. Karpinko, on everyone’s face and great sportsmanship was demonstrated. Mr. who could be seen yelling encouragement to his team during events. Rothrock, Mr. Halladay, and the entire volunteer staff did a great The black team was considered the underdogs in the rigorous tug- job making 2012’s Battle of the Athletes a memorable end to the of war contest compared to the dark purple team. The dark purple sports season, and as always, special thanks goes out to the sponsor team had Colin Blake as their anchor and it is common knowledge of the event, The Fulton Athletic Booster Club. that Colin Blake has dissembled multiple teams in past years. Sopho- By Hannah Dunsmoor School of Thought compiled by Dylan Holden and Nate Hawthorne What is your favorite memory from Senior year?

"Sports and fun "New bathrooms." "Winning the Battle of "Hanging out with all things." the Athletes and being my buddies." on the lacrosse team." Kayla Distin Pat Sullivan Emma Whitmore Brendan Smith

Meteorology and you Tomorrow: Sun and clouds. By Carson Metcalf Today: Tonight: Chance rain. 78º/56º

Average: 76º/54º Rec. high/low: 95º (2008)/37º (1983) Sunday: Sun and clouds. Partly cloudy. Sun and clouds. 77º 55º 81º/57º Average: 54º Average: 76º/54º Average: 75º Record: 41º (1988) Record high/low: 94º Record: 97º (2011) (1974)/37º (1988) GRB senior Carson Metcalf is an aspiring Meteorologist and the creator of The Central New York Weather Center @ www.centralnewyorkweather.com Look for his daily weather forecasts for Fulton on RaiderNet Daily.