“A beacon of truth.” Volume 40 Issue 1 DispatchHuntington High School Oakwood and McKay Roads Huntington, NY 11743 Superstorm Super Shocks Whole Island Sandy Leaves Homes and Lives in Tatters December ‘12 by ANNABEL SMITH PHOTO:Molly Prep It seems as if no one on Long Island was therefore caused the power outage to linger prepared for the wrath of Hurricane Sandy on for much longer than necessary. News In Short when she swooped in and brought some dev- Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo of astation on Monday, October 29, 2012. New York issued an investigation of LIPAʼs The past three weeks have been a struggle utilities to fi nd any evidence of not preparing Sandy, norʼeasters, and for not only everyone in Huntington, but ev- for the storm and disregarding any warnings deadlines: Oh my! eryone on Long Island and in 20 more states! of a knowingly outdated system. The lawsuit The Dispatch is late in its fi rst Not only was the mass destruction of Sandy even suggests that LIPAʼs under budgeted publication this year, but we so incredibly disastrous, but it was also unpre- system used “rudimentary storm and damage Alexis Weitzner PHOTO: promise this 16 page issue is pared for and this ended up with most of Long prediction models.” worth the wait! Island without power for two weeks or more. LIPA was unable to communicate with Now, this isnʼt all because of Sandy. It is par- the public after the storm and therefore failed tially LIPAʼs fault for the delayed power sup- to give customers an accurate representation Thanksgiving has ended, ply. As it turns out, LIPA is being accused of of when power would be restored. In some so let the holiday shopping failing to properly provide electrical services cases, it took the company over a week to commence for the area. inform customers that inspectors would be Beaches were hit especially hard by Sandy Black Friday, Small Business Accord- moving out to all areas to restore power.power. Saturday, and Cyber Monday ing to the LIPALIPA should be held account- der the circumstance that the company was were all big successes, we accusations able for these chargescharges warned after the Tropical Storm Irene, just a hope that you all got the goods of two LIPA u n - year ago, that they must improve technology you so desperately needed at customers, and update their systems for better communi- absurd hours of the morning... the company Baik PHOTO:Jessica cation with the public. However, the company ignored their obviously failed to implement these updates need for an and should face the consequences. Fall sports end after great updated man- LIPAʼs approach towards the Hurricane, post season agement and caused many innocent people in New York, Many of Huntington High maintenance New Jersey, and several other states to be Schoolʼs fall varsity sports did system and The winds of Sandy uprooted trees straight from the ground dramatically affected by the stormʼs annihila- quite well this past postseason. see Sandy on page 2 Girlsʼ Field Hockey, Boysʼ Soccer, and Boysʼ Football all made the playoffs. Both Boysʼ soccer and football made it Band Drums Up Success past the fi rst round in thrilling by MIKE STAFFORD victories while subsequently falling to higher ranked op- On October 27th, members and staffstaff of the Huntington Blue Devil their competitions. The band won three out of their seven comcompeti-peti- ponents in the second round. Marching Band made their tenth annual trip to the Carrier Dome in oror-- tions, in which there were as many as eleven other bands compcompetingeting The Dispatch would like to der to perform their show,show, Dreams, for the fi nal time this year.year. At fi nals, against them. The band did not fi nish below third place during thethe sea- congratulate all fall athletes on the band put on a tremendous show,show, a show that refl ected their entire son, a feat that displayed the precision and excellence the band had. At great seasons. season. The show scored an 83.15, earning them a well-deserved third fi nals they placed 3rd, their highest fi nish since 2004 (when they won). place against twelve competitors in the largelarge school three division. Matt BeebyBeeby,, the brass captain of the HBDMB, was quoted as saying,saying, From the spring rehearsals until this last run through, the HBDMB “The 2012 HBDMB has been the most talented and successful band worked extremely hard and met many of their goals, creating a very that we have had in years. Coming in 3rd at championships is no small successful season. At the start of the spring rehearsals, new memembersmbers feat, and I am honored to have been a part of it. Getting to that level We’re and veterans gathered to isnʼt easy though, perform the new show for it takes hours of the year.year. These rehears- hard work and Back als continued throughout dedication to cre- the summer until mini- ate a successful camp, in which the en- band.” and bet- tire program is brought The success together in order to start of this year was memorizing the music and produced by both ter to learn marching funda- the strong design mentals. This week evolves of the show and a into band camp, in which members wonderful group than take part in a rigorous week of “three- of staffstaff members and stu- a-days” where the group puts the show together.together. The intense practices PHOTO:Jessica Baik dent leaders. The show,show, Dreams, consisted do not stop there, because as HBDMB attempts to perfect their show,show, of three movements: Dream World,World, Sweet Dreams, and NightmNightmares.ares. ever!! they rehearse on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends until the end The ensemble music was written by Key Poulan, the percussion ar- of the season. During the September and October months, the band rangement was by Mark Bransom and Ariel Campos, and Gregory also performs in competitions, football games, and parades throughout Hamilton created the drill design. The staff, led by the high schoolʼs SEE ALL 16 Huntington and other areas of Long Island. band teachers/directors Mr. Stellato and Mr. Giachetti, had experience PAGES INSIDE!! Because of the studentsʼ work ethic, the band excelled at many of as members of DCI (drum corps international, which is simlar to a see Band on page 2 INDEX INSIDE News....................................2,3 Senior Stress Science Research The Dispatch Kitchen Features..................................4,5 Oddsʻn Ends..............................6 The Dispatch Kitchen................7 Fret no Investigate Eat your Editorial....................................8 more, see heart out OP/Ed........................................9 further on Entertainment....................10-11 page 4! page 5! on page 7! The Criticʼs Corner...................12 Sports................................14-16 The Dispatch 2PageDecember 2 12 TheNEWS Dispatch April 2005 Band from Front Page professional marching major Frankie Gray led yearʼs success. These an enjoyable and en- to become closer to my say about the program: next year.” band for those younger all of the students in volunteers were seen tertaining environment fellow Drum Majors, “Looking back on all The HBDMB had than twenty-one), DCA the program. The four regularly at band func- for all of the students especially Brian, who the years I have done a phenomenal season (drum corps associ- of them and the many tions helping to carry involved. Laura Iron- I didnʼt know too well band, this year has this past year. Many ates, which is closely section leaders helped and move equipment, man, another senior and related to DCI except keep the group moti- supervise the students, drum major, stated this that it allows anyone vated and enthusiastic cheer on the group, and about the way the HB- The HBDMB had a phenomenal season at any age to join), throughout the season, occasionally provide DMB creates this en- this past year. Many of the band members and college marching which helped create a snacks for the group. vironment: “The band “worked hard with the student leaders and has always been a sec- the instructors in order to create a ond home for me, and While very successful in scores, the HB- this year just seemed fantastic show. DMB was also very successful in creating even more so. As a se- “an enjoyable and entertaining environment nior I was concerned before this year. It was been the so much fun of the” band members for all of the students involved. that not everything was great getting to know for me. The band has worked hard with the going to go as planned, more about these peo- honestly surpassed all student leaders and the and it didnʼt, but it was ple, and getting closer my expectations and instructors in order to ” perfect in its own way. as a whole.” Jonathan did an incredible job create a fantastic show. bands. The drum ma- very powerful band. While very suc- You also always seem Wood, another senior this season. Itʼs sad This was showcased jors Jonathan Wood, Finally, the parents and cessful in scores, the to make friends with and one of the drum that itʼs my last year as the group had their Laura Ironman, Brian other volunteers for the HBDMB was also very the least likely people. I majors for this yearʼs but I know the band is most successful season J. McConnell, and fi eld HBDMB drove this successful in creating had a great opportunity program, had this to left in good hands for in almost ten years. Sandy: Un Huracán Muy Serio by LILY MORRIS Algunas semanas pasa- “vacaciones” muchas personas El otro problema es ¿cómo das había un huracán muy serio fueron alegres que no había es- compensar para todos los días llamado Sandy.