Half Hollow Hills High School East Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012 SENIORS!

Josh and Matt college and are then thrust Rosenberg out into the workplace. Editors-in-Chief It is plenty scary to hear A major change in our that presently half the lives will be here soon, graduates from colleges and we are torn between are unable to fi nd a job. sadness and excitement. Will things change for Perhaps it’s a little of both. the better by the time we Our high school careers graduate from college? are coming to an end. We But, as we look back and are about to embark on the contemplate on our four next phase of our lives. years at Half Hollow Hills For us, it will be going off East, smiles come to our to attend college and start faces. Sure, it was tough that next experience. Wow, studying to get good grades. where has the time gone? However, those great times, It has passed so quickly. like participating on our Wouldn’t it be nice if things award winning newspaper didn’t have to change? staff and playing on our We will soon be saying school baseball teams with goodbye to our high school “the thrill of victory and buddies hoping that it the agony of defeat,” came doesn’t all end here. We to mind. The friends we are realistic, however, and made, both fellow students appreciate that out of sight and teachers, will always and out of touch make many allow us to share good relationships more distant. memories. A sense of Sad! On further refl ection, satisfaction grows within, though, excitement sets in. and we say it really was an We will make new friends, exciting and satisfying four have new experiences, new year high school career. ideas and above all, we So to all of our friends, will grow up and mature, to all of our teachers, becoming more independent. we salute you. Let our It is hard to escape the friendships continue even feeling that it is a tough new after we graduate. We world we will be facing out salute Half Hollow Hills there. We want to focus East and what it has meant on preparing ourselves for to us. Good luck, good careers as we pass through health and success to all!

An Interview with What are the Entertainment T-Birds’ Sports INSIDE Mr. Hodgson seniors doing after & News Wrap-up graduation? THIS ISSUE Page 2 Pages 6-7 Page 8-10 Page 12 [2] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012 Press Conference with Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia Natalie Haebich and the effects of school emphasizing proper media Layout Editor and community budgets. etiquette, students where able Andrew Raia was elected to actively relay questions “Our liberty depends on to his fi fth term as an back and forth and get their the freedom of the press, Assemblyman for the 9th ideas across without being and that cannot be limited Assembly District on Long intrusive or aggressive, a skill without being lost” –Thomas Island, consisting of parts of that is vital in essentially every Jefferson. On Friday, April Huntington and Babylon. In aspect of one’s future career. 27th, Assemblyman Andrew his opening speech, he stated This educational question Raia of East Northport that one thing he values in a and answer session for gathered students from politician is accessibility to aspiring high school students High Schools throughout the public, and because of was held at the Half Hollow Suffolk County in an effort this he remains very available Hills Community Library. to provide a simulation of a to the community and always Additionally, fi lm crews real press conference. Young has both ears open. With the from the participating journalists interested in goals of augmenting students schools across Suffolk media and government were writing and reportorial skills, County were in attendance provided the opportunities Andrew Raia provided a of the event to record it and to discuss major issues and sense of inspiration to young put together a segment on ask questions with regard to media enthusiasts in contrast MSG Varsity Network and Assemblyman Andrew Raia with members of the Mr. Raia’s political actions to the high amounts of Cablevision. The segment Thunderbird staff. and experiences. The major stereotyping and accusations can be viewed online at: topics included in the press of yellow journalism seen by http://www.msgvarsity.com/ seminar were bullying, the the modern day industry. By hs-experience-mock-press- dangers of prescription drugs, establishing guidelines and conference-1.1064850 . Junior Prom Honing in on Mr. Hodgson Michael Choi has granted Mr. Hodgson the Along with teaching, Features Editor opportunity to satiate the two Mr. Hodgson has ultimate goals in his career: always coached at the An essential part of the teaching and coaching. schools by which he was teacher interview feature Mr. Hodgson’s passion employed. Ranging from is trying to highlight the for teaching roots from basketball to lacrosse, teachers who are undermined his early years as a high the latter of which is relative to their effort and school student during which his forte, Mr. Hodgson sacrifi ce to the overall school he constantly felt that he does not show partiality in the sports that he environment and to truly was “more aware of the get down to business when coaches. He has coached at introduce them to the entire facts and current events it comes down to exercising various schools including student body, including those than [his peers].” Having his main teaching West Islip, Bethpage, and who have not even heard of been raised during a truly philosophy: you get what both Hills East and West. the featured teachers. For the turbulent time infested with you work for. A fi rm At one point of the Skyler Yahney last issue of Thunderbird of various political and military believer of meritocracy, interview, I requested Staff Writer this academic year, I have debacles, such as Nixon’s Mr. Hodgson constantly Mr. Hodgson give me his decided to interview and corrupted administration attempts to instill that defi nition of a teacher, as On Friday May 11th, the write about one of the most and the Vietnam War, Mr. value in his students with well as a self-evaluation of junior class held their an- well known, but one of the Hodgson prides himself in his assignments and tests. himself as an instructor at nual “junior outing” at the most undiscovered fi gures his insight in the realm of As an individual, Mr. Hills East. He believes that Thatched Cottage in Center- in Half Hollow Hills High social studies derived from Hodgson classifi es himself teachers are “facilitators that School East – Mr. Hodgson. his fi rsthand experiences and as someone who “seeks port. The fun packed night always seek to open students’ His social web of students observations acquired during knowledge” and “knows was full of dancing, socializ- minds to information and and faculty members is such a politically fi red up era. how to enjoy life.” In his ing and great memories. “This ideas that they have never extensive and far-reaching, In college, Mr. Hodgson free time, Mr. Hodgson was the best possible way to thought of before.” When mostly because of his delved deeper into his often ventures out into the relieve the stress of APs; I had asked to evaluate himself dedication to tending to interest in social studies and city to sit in on academic a great time.” stated Shreyas as a teacher, Mr. Hodgson diverse groups of students, education with the intention lectures to constantly Havaldar. “Can we just rewind stated that he “connects whether they happen to be of later becoming a teacher update his knowledge. He is this night all the way back to to people with respect ambitious students pursuing with a multi-dimensional also an avid fan of playing regardless of their age.” us going to the prom? That highly demanding courses perspective to enlighten and golf and watching sports. He also pointed out that was fun!” was said by Alex in social studies, like AP a fl exibility that allows him Before I ended the “mutual respect and joking” Wiley. Overall, it sounds like United States History and to break the barrier between interview, I asked are necessary and essential the junior class had a great AP Economics, or active him and his students. Mr. Hodgson if there elements to building a strong time! This is defi nitely a high- players of Hills’ boys’ During the inceptive was anything that he foundation in relationships, light that many students look lacrosse team. Working as years of his teaching career, would like to tell the especially those between forward to in their junior year. a faculty member of Hills Mr. Hodgson taught at a readers. After a moment teachers and students. small school in the state of contemplation, he Mr. Hodgson often of South Dakota, which presented what he thought resonates with an image of a he describes as a “Little was the key to success playful teacher who likes to House on the Prairie.” in life – relationships. fool around with his students Although the beginning “Relationship is the most all the while maintaining the was not as astounding as important thing to develop conventional authority of an he had hoped, Mr. Hodgson in school and in life. One instructor with discipline. gradually moved from one can learn a lot from a Although he mainly deals school to another, gaining conversation with people.” more experience and with his classes in a confi dence in dealing with humorous and lighthearted different types of students. manner, Mr. Hodgson does HHH High School East Thunderbird [3] The E-Factor Rachel Schwartz American Cancer Society, Staff Writer gave some insight as to how the organization operates, On Friday, April 27th, the sharing both their message and Diversity Committee, led purpose in the fi ght against by Ms. Cunningham and cancer. The American Cancer Ms. Lilla, sponsored Hills Society has local offi ces in East’s 1st ever E-Factor. It different areas all over Long was a night full of talent and Island, and they are the largest fashion, where all proceeds funders for cancer research went to research the fi ght besides the U.S. government. against cancer. There were In the middle of the show, eleven talent acts performing Bryson and his two siblings, during the fi rst half of the Brandon and Brittney Owens, show, with Estelle’s Dresses took a couple of minutes to and RSVP Tuxedos fi nishing talk about their mother and off the night. The fashion her fi ght against breast cancer. show included students from Even though Bryson was only all grades modeling prom four years old at the time, his style dresses and tuxedos older sister Brittney shared while strutting down the a few words regarding the runway. Sophomores Chenoa experience. Tributes were Justinvil and Stephanie also given to the Delaney Thomas ran the fashion and Mincone families who show. Freshman Tiffany also had members of their Coleman and sophomores family affected by cancer. Amanda Elie and Tavon As the night came to a close Thames were the judges for and the judges made their the talent portion of the night. decisions, sophomore Lisa Sophomore Bryson Owens Diasparra took home the 1st organized the night’s events place prize for her rendition in honor of his mother, of Angels, by Jessica Denise Owens, a breast Simpson. Overall, this event cancer survivor who had been was a success and Bryson diagnosed in 2001. To start off and the Diversity Committee the event, Alyssa Kandusen, are hoping to continue the a representative from The E-Factor for years to come. Thunderbird Wins at Long Island Press High School Thunderbird Staff Editors-In- Chief Joshua Rosenberg Journalism Awards Matthew Rosenberg Josh and Matt Rosenberg Hollow Hills East Vista. Congratulations Section Editors: Natalie Haebich & Victoria Sulenski Editors-in-Chief ranked among the best. to all members of (Layout) The Thunderbirds staff the Thunderbird Michael Choi (Features) The Long Island Press won the following staff for a great year. Jessica Gaspard (Op. Ed) nd High School Journalism awards: 2 place in the The newspaper is a Marlee Shnitkin & Abigail Brosnan ( Entertainment) Awards were held on “Best Q & A” category collaborative product, Nathaniel Schwartz and Ben Noskin (Sports) nd Tuesday, May 22 at was awarded to Skyler and these awards were Connie Long (News) Hofstra University’s Yahney for her article received because of Tara Wirth (Photography) David S. Mack Sports & Taking Korean BBQ the efforts of all of the Exhibition Complex. More to the Streets, 3rd place incredible editors and than 350 students, faculty in the “Best Opinion- staff members of the Staff Writers: Heather Andelsman, Shari Bieber, members and families National” was awarded Thunderbird. As this Amanda Blum, Daniel Brizuela, Christy Chon, Sojin Chon, Alexus Had- from schools across Long to Matt Rosenberg and year’s editors-in-chief, dad, Collin Giuliani, Lindsay Goldman, Samantha Ibrahim, Jake Irwin Island attended the awards Josh Rosenberg for we are proud to say that Jiyun Lee, Rachel Schwartz, Max Wexler, Hannah Wild, Skyler Yahney ceremony. The evening their article Scandals we have enjoyed our four began with a delicious in College Sports and years working alongside rd buffet dinner. Following 3 place in the “Best all of you and wish Photographers: Tara Wirth the dinner, Long Island O p i n i o n - G e n e r a l ” you continued success. Lifetouch Photographers Press Publisher Jed Morey category was awarded with the newspaper gave an introductory to Collin Giuliani for in the years to come. speech. A keynote address his article Hasta Lin Advisors: Mrs. Davis was then made by Hofstra Mrs. Dalton University School of Communications Dean EMAIL: [email protected] Evan Cornog. David North of Walk-FM emceed Disclaimer: the night. Awards were The Thunderbird hereby states that the opinions within this handed out to student publication are those of the writers and do not necessar- journalists representing ily refl ect those of the staff, administration, or school community. school districts from across Long Island. Fifty high schools from Long Island entered submissions into the competition, and Half [4] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012

Fashion Exhibit Samantha Ibrahim twist of the Fashion Show. of magazines, duct tape, Staff Writer and newspapers, however Thunderbird: How is the exhibit also included The infamous Fashion this year’s show different recycled garments, such as Show has returned to than the previous years? dresses, pants and shirts. Hills East, but with a new, newspaper clad twist. The Mrs. Godoy: The Fashion TB: What could you 2012 Fashion Show has Club decided to showcase have done to make this transformed into a Fashion their work in an exhibit year’s show better? Exhibit for all to see. rather than a show this year. Instead of having just one This allowed students to Mrs. G: I want to add fashion fi lled night with have their work displayed lights and diorama like sets. I music, lights, and cameras, for the entire week. It was would want each designer to the Hills East Fashion viewed by students, the have his or her own diorama Club decided that this year administration, and teachers for his or her outfi t. I would they would showcase their during the school day. I also have an end reception. creations for a couple of am looking forward to weeks for the teachers, working with the members TB: What do you want students, and administration of the Fashion Club and next year’s show to be like? to see. The Exhibit was making the 2012-2013 spotlighted after the year an even better one. Mrs. G: I may not do a E-Factor Talent Show. Mrs. show next year. I prefer Godoy, the fashion teacher TB: What kinds of the students to showcase at East and the director materials were used their work for a longer of the Fashion Club, was to create the clothes? period of time, and I asked to give the faculty want the HSE students and the students of East a Mrs. G: Most of the and faculty to admire the little insight on this new clothes were created out talents of the Fashion Club. Student Government HSE Holds Annual Update Shari Bieber will come up with their plays and perfect them. The teams Staff Writer are also required to have two At recent Student boy coaches from their grade Government meetings, and make shirts that are to offi cers and representatives be worn as their uniform. have been working diligently Additionally, Student Daniel Brizuela to plan upcoming events. Government is responsible to be eligible for the Film if some of the student Staff Writer Along with the Gaga for planning and organizing Festival, it must be less than filmmakers pursued a future tournament and the Spring both the Junior Outing and On June 5th, 2012, the ten minutes and follow the in films and filmmaking. Music Fest, which will be Senior Prom. The juniors did Film Club held its annual rules set up by Mr. Beatty. Mr. Beatty is a genius for giving its proceeds to the a great job planning the Junior Student Film Festival in All in all, the films that having come up with such Cohen’s Children’s Hospital, Outing, which was on May the lecture hall. The Film were shown at the festival a great and wonderful way students are planning the 11th, and the seniors are still Festival was headed by were very good, well made, for students to use their annual Powder Puff event. in the process of preparing the Mr. Beatty, who runs the entertaining, and fun to imagination and creativity. For those that do not know, a Senior Prom for June 22nd. Film Club, and teaches watch. The students who Film Festival tickets Powder Puff event is a football Last, but not least, the offi cers English and Film Criticism. made these short films cost five dollars and the game in which the senior girls and representatives of Student The films that were all worked very hard on proceeds went to the Ronald play against the junior girls, Government would like to shown at the Film Festival them so that other students McDonald House of Long while the boys dress-up in congratulate Mr. Cochrane were all made by current could watch and enjoy. Island. If you missed this cheerleading uniforms to on his retirement! He has students of Half Hollow The students made films year’s film festival, make it cheer the girls on. Each team been the Student Government in multiple genres including: a point to come next year. is required to conduct their advisor since 1985, and we Hills High School East. st comedy, drama, action and own meetings and practices would like to thank him for May 21 was the deadline for submission, and Mr. romance. These student prior to the June 5th game. all that he has contributed films were so well done that In these practices, the teams to High School East. Beatty had many to choose from. In order for a film it wouldn’t be a surprise HHH High School East Thunderbird [5] Tips for Studying during iSLOW Finals Week CONCERNS REGARDING Alexus Haddad THE COMPUTERS Staff Writer IN THE LIBRARY Collin Giuliani complete these assignments Lets admit it, when it’s time to study, most students refuse to do it mainly Staff Writer because of the computers not because it’s boring. The last full day of school is June 8th. In a short amount of functioning like they should. time, students realize that they need to prepare for their fi nal exams. Some even Over the midterm break, While I did not hear many get stressed over studying and taking their exams. Little do they know, studying the school library took a comments from students major step forward, putting when there were only 10 can be easier with a few effective techniques. in six new desktop Macintosh computers, many more  Take good notes during class. This will help you review all the material computers. However, while frustrating comments have you need to know during the fi nals. there were some positives to emerged ever since the new computers have been added.  Be involved in ALL of your classes. Ask questions when you don’t this, such as more students being able to use the This problem must be fi xed understand something. computers in the library, there over the summer vacation.  Try to review your notes everyday. Going over what you did in class can were also some negatives. It’s not fair to students and help you remember the information better. Not only did this allow many teachers who are trying to  students to use computers for accomplish work but cannot Do not wait until the night before an exam to study!! Most students non-educational purposes (I because the new computers will procrastinate by studying the night before, but getting a whole night’s think the message got across might be slowing down the rest will improve not only the way you take the test, but also your grades. after the last Thunderbird system. I’d rather have 10  Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the exam. When you eat before an about that one), but on functioning computers that some days, the computers work than 16 computers that exam, it helps your concentration. were incredibly slow. are slow and do not. And  Try to go to review sessions that your teacher organizes. This will help Problems included, but when these problems do you answer all your last-minute questions before the exam. were not limited to: fi le happen, they often take 10 minutes or so to fi x. By the  Review ALL of your notes!!! corruption, Youtube videos not loading, not being able time the problem emerges  MOST IMPORTANTLY: DON’T BE NERVOUS!!! Being nervous can to save documents, the to the time that the problem cause you to forget all of your information and these helpful tips. pinwheel spinning for hours is fi xed, the period is almost upon hours, computers not halfway done, and there is shutting down or logging little time to do anything. Are You Ready For Some Football? in, and random functions If the computers in the Powderpuff that is... happening at random times, library can function at the such as logging out of a page. speed that they are supposed to, then not only will our Lindsay Goldman girls have had many practices derpuff Football is a lot of fun And while it has gotten much and workouts to help them and a great way to end the better than it was in, let’s say library be one of the best Staff Writer on Long Island, but it will prepare for this game, as this school year. This year’s game February and March, it still also be a great environment It’s that time of year again! Do will be their last hurrah at was held on Tuesday, June can occur on any given day. It’s really frustrating for to complete schoolwork. you know what that means? High School East. After being 5th at 2:30pm. If you didn’t many students, including If the computers continue It’s time for the POWDER- coached by Ryan Coyle and have a chance to make it to myself, when things do to have daily problems PUFF FOOTBALL GAME! Max Barkoff, it is no wonder this year’s game, be sure to not work properly. Many regarding speed and fi le If you don’t know what Pow- that the senior girls put on head on down to the turf next students try to do projects corruption, then it’s going to derpuff Football is, it is when an excellent showing in this year for an afternoon of foot- and homework in the library continue to be a frustrating the junior class girls play a year’s version of the annual ball, competition, and fun! because there are computers. experience for many students. ferocious, but friendly fl ag- event. All who have partici- Students were not able to football game against the pated this year and in the past senior class girls. The senior will surely tell you that Pow- HSE Orchestra attends NYSSMA! Jiyun Lee New York State School played Eine Kleine students! They worked so a team. As a conductor, Music Association. It is Nachtmusik, 1st Movement, hard to achieve this rating leader, and a teacher of the Staff Writer an organization comprised by Mozart, Red Rhythmico and it was well deserved. It Hills East Orchestra, Mrs. On May 24th, a bright of music educators and by Kirt Mosier, and St. was a very special moment Strom ‘s goal is to continue and sunny afternoon, the professionals that support Paul’s Suite, 3rd and 4th for us all. But, I would have to challenge, inspire, members of the Hills East music education all across movement, by Gustav Holst. been equally as proud of encourage, and instill a orchestra (grades 10-12) New York State. It hosts This year, Mrs. Strom felt she them if we had received a love of music in all of her led by their conductor, Mrs. over 145 solo and ensemble had an outstanding group of bronze or silver rating. “ students. She left me with Strom, went to William Floyd adjudication festivals students to participate and She also emphasized that the this thought, “In moving Middle School to challenge across NYS. Judges at that this opportunity would study of music is all about the forward it is my hope that themselves by partaking these festivals are highly help motivate and challenge process of learning fantastic each one of my string in NYSSMA. Although trained NYSSMA certifi ed the orchestra. She believed repertoire and developing as players truly realizes that talented individuals did go music educators and grade that the educational value musicians, she noted that, no matter what their skill to NYSSMA with their own students based on their of receiving constructive in the future, she would level is, it is possible to solo pieces before, this was musical performances. Like feedback and participating love to take the orchestra set high expectations and to the fi rst time in almost 20 soloists, ensembles are in rewarding musical to other competitions and continue to create rewarding years that the High School graded on their intonation, experiences such as this performing opportunities, musical experiences. Each East Orchestra participated style, articulation, will help the Orchestra because NYSSMA was a member of the orchestra in the NYSSMA Majors preparedness, and overall program continue to move very rewarding experience. is of equal importance Festival. The Hills East musicianship. After these in a positive direction. Being in a musical and contributes something orchestra even received constructive comments are When asked how she felt ensemble is very different unique and special.” the highest rating for their made, the judges award a when the orchestra received because, unlike students performance: the Gold Bronze, Silver, Gold or Gold the Gold with Distinction in other subject areas, the with Distinction Award! with Distinction rating. award, she replied happily, orchestra members must NYSSMA stands for The Hills East Orchestra “I was so proud of my learn to work together as [6] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012 o g u a i n t

Crupnick, Lauren: Union College Harris, Lindsay: SUNY Binghamton A chenbaum, Matt: U. of Michigan Crusco, Deanna: Villanova University Henao, Alejandro: Kenyon College Ahmad, Hamzah: NYU Cueva, Mery: Nassau Comm College Henley, Essence: Wood Tobé-Coburn Alabre, Kenny: City College of NY Henner, Jacob: Univ. of Pennsylvania Alford, Dana: SUNY Cortland D’Alessandro, Joey: Ithaca College Henry, Matt: University of Maryland Alpert, Sean: University of Arizona DeMian, Olivia: SUNY at Buffalo Herman, Lindsay: Penn. State University Alvarez, Andy: Quinnipiac University DeRosa, Melissa: Suffolk Com. College Horowitz, Nikki: University of Michigan Alvarez, Daniel: Franklin Pierce Univ. Devjani, Basant: New York University Hung, Jane: Duke University Anwar, Mowahid: Boston University Diamandis, Gabriella: Bryant University Ashley, Justin: Rutgers University DiCostanzo, Nicholas: SUNY Albany Iaccarino, Nick: SUNY Cortland Ayaz, Danal: St. Johns University Diton, Adam: American University Azus, Zach: University of Michigan Dollinger, Brittany: SUNY Stony Brook Jablon, Nicole: Emory University Donnelly, Ryan: SUNY Farmingdale Jenkin, Danielle: Quinnipiac University Ballereau, Andy: Drexel University Dorfman, Brian: Brandeis University Johnson, Chris: University of Florida Banks, Jeremy: Farmingdale State Dreznin, Rachel: Univ. of Mass. -Amherst Johnson, Jeannie: Suff. Baptiste, Angie: SUNY Oneonta Community Coll Baraban, Ally: SUNY Cortland Elsheikh, Sherry: CUNY York Joseph, James: West Barkoff, Max: SUNY Albany Esswein, Meredith: University of Vermont Virginia University Berkenfeld, Ricki: Cornell Univ. Berland, Schuyler: Harvard University Fabber, Jessica: SUNY Buffalo Kagan, Jessie: La Berman, Ariana: Aldephi University Famighette, Lauren: SUNY Binghamton Salle University Bertolino, Julia: SUNY New Paltz Fasciglione, Nikki: Univ. of Wisconsin Kahane, Bertuglia, Eric: SUNY Binghamton Ferber, Sam: University of Indiana Brandon: Biegel, Taylor: SUNY Oneonta Ferranti, Jenna: University of Maryland University of Bjelke, Anthony: Sienna College Ferrari, Danielle: SUNY Albany Florida Bolos, Chris: West Virginia University Fine, Jonathan: Cornell University Kanchwala, Borg, Gennah: Wstn New England Univ. Frantin, Dyllon: Sacred Heart University Fazila: RIT Bormann, Ali: Johnson & Wales Frantin, Kaitlyn: Univ. of Mass. - Amherst Kaplan, Elyssa: Bowman, Vikki: University of Albany Freeman, Jake: Harvard University University of New Boyce, Jared : Dartmouth College Freeman, Maxine: University of Miami Haven Braddy, Breasia: SUNY Albany Freidberger, Nina: University of Delaware Katz, Brent: Brenner, Marielle: DePaul University Friedman, Adam: University of Florida University of Florida Brizuela, Daniel: NY Film Academy Friedman, Derek: SUNY Binghamton Katz, Brett: Syracuse Brookmeyer, Alison: SUNY Oneonta University Brosnan, Abby: University of Tampa Garcia, Jessy: Cornell University Kee, Alexis: Nassau Community College Brown, Elijah: West Virginia University Gaspard, Jess: University of Pennsylvania Kenagy, Hannah: Univ. of Chicago Bruno, Melanie: University of Tampa Gaynes, Taylor: Tulane University Kessler, Matt: Indiana University Burton, Dougie: Indiana University Genoa, Bari: University of Florida Khan, Misbah: SUNY Stony Brook Gershowitz, Alex: Univ. of Mass- Amherst Kirschner, Brett: Ohio State University Cai, Tim: New York University Ghafary, Maryum: CUNY Hunter Kiviat, Sam: S. New Hampshire Univ. Capazzi, Emily: Syracuse University Ghicas, Nicole: Hofstra University Klemchek, Michael: Villanova University Castellanos, Giana: William and Mary Golan, Maya: Cornell University Kong, Dan: Boston College Castillo, Nick: N. C. State University Goldfarb, Matt: Drexel University Korman, Rachael: SUNY Buffalo Chemtob, Mike: Univ. of Mass. -Amherst Goldglit, Sami: Penn. State University Korner, Adam: SUNY Buffalo Choi, Michael: Columbia University Goldman, David: Syracuse University Kretzer, Breanna: West Virginia Univ. Chon, Andrew: Bentley University Golub, Rachel: Cornell University Kreutz, Ashley: Cazenovia College Christesen, Mike: William & Mary Gordon, Michael: Villanova University Chugh, Pirneeka: Mass College of Graziano, Sam: Hofstra University LaGrange, Cody: SUNY Binghamton Pharmacy and Health Sciences Greene, Jordan: University of Wisconsin Lando, Shane: St. Joseph’s College Chung, Jenn: SUNY Buffalo Grello, Nikki: University of Connecticut Langhammer, Marc: San Diego St. Univ. Chyi, Alvin: SUNY Stony Brook Grey, Justin: Arizona State University Lastihenos, Lexi: SUNY Oneonta Cohen, Austin: American University Grieco, Vinny: Sacred Heart University Lavine, Kadeem: LI University C.W Post Cohen, Jordana: Syracuse University Gropper, Jared: University of Maryland Leder, Jeremy: Emerson College Cohen, Rachel: SUNY Buffalo Gross, Jordan: Northwestern University Leeb, Nicole: St. John’s University Connor, Megan: Fordham University Grube, Billy: SUNY Albany Levitt, Rachel: Dowling College Cordiale, Jennifer: John Jay College Lewis, Isiah: SUNY Buffalo Covell, Lara: University of Tampa Halpin, Brian: SUNY Brockport Liang, Eric: SUNY Stony Brook Coyle, Ryan: SUNY Albany Harras, Dan: SUNY Binghamton Ligator, Geryn: Penn State University HHH High School East Thunderbird [7] t l s o 2 12

Linde, Alex: Syracuse University Oliva, Raymond: Hofstra University Singh, Kunal: Boston University Linder, Hannah: SUNY New Paltz Oliverio, Alessandro: SUNY Farmingdale Sizemore, Gabby: Univ. of Rhode Island Long, Connie: Columbia University Slattery, Alec: William and Mary Lowe, Dimi: Northwestern University Park, Janet: New York University Sloan, Kevin: Oberlin College Luntz, Brittany: Wash. Univ. at St. Louis Parziale, Michael: SUNY Old Westbury Sloan, Sarah: James Madison University Pasternak, Ian: Rochester Institute of Sohn, Jared: University of Miami Ma, Victoria: SUNY Albany Tech. Sokol, Matt: American University MacMullen, Martha: SUNY Farmingdale Patel, Anjani: George Washington Univ. Sokol, Zach: SUNY University at Buffalo Maddie, Nikki: University of New Haven Patronis, Olivia: Georgia Institute of Tech. Southgate, Kyle: SUNY Buffalo Mahmood, Junaid: NYIT Paul, Zoe: City College of New York Spellman, Steffi : University of Maryland Malhotra, Gabbie: SUNY Binghamton Paulino, Gaby: Marymount Manhattan C. Springall, Brian: SUNY Oswego Malin, Nicholas: University of Michigan Peralta, Kenia: College St. Gourdin, Elvire: Arcadia University Mangano, Halley: SUNY Buffalo Petosa, Mark: Hofstra University Stetzer, Emily: Syracuse University Mangano, Jessie: University of Maryland Plantin, Kassandra: NY Institute of Tech. Sulenski, Victoria: SUNY Binghamton Mantell, Jonah: Tulane University Plantinga, Jaimee: Ohio University Marisi, Madison: Cornell Podniesinski, Peter: Carnegie Mellon Taylor, William: Georgia Tech University Univ Teplitz, Eric: University of Virginia Marzouk, Taylor: Hofstra Powell, Ashley: Morrisville State College Tesoriero, Jack: University of Conn. University Teufel, Chris: Georgia Institute of Tech. Mattoo, Harshil: Cornell Qiao, Ron: New York University Tolep, Nikki: University of Miami University Touhamy, Armand: Hofstra Univ. Matza, Jacob: High Rackover, Taylor: Emory University Travers, Nicole: Towson University Point University Raio, Gianna: Villanova University Troetti, Joanna: Sacred Heart University Mayer, Savanna: Ramdass, Crystal: SUNY Oneonta Tuck, Alison: Binghamton University MD Inst. College of Ranbi, Bawa: SUNY Farmingdale Art Ranfort, Frantz: Suffolk Community Coll. Vaccaro, James: University of Minnesota Mays, Aaron: Johnson Rathgeber, Jonny: SUNY Binghamton Valente, Taylor: Florida Atlantic C. Smith University Reiser, Robby: Univ. of Massachusetts University McDonough, Bryce: Reynolds, Constance: York College Ventura, Elias: SUNY Geneseo SUNY Albany Ricciuti, Alex: Univ. of MD College Park Venuti, Jen: Indiana University McGuffog, Jake: University Romano, Gino: SUNY Oneonta Vingan, Isaac: SUNY Binghamton of Maryland Rosen, Cassie: Johnson & Wales Univ. Volpe, Sherry: Suffolk Community Coll. Mcnulty, Anna: Boca Raton Rosenberg, Josh: UConn Business Schl. University Rosenberg, Matt: UConn Business Schl. Wallach, Brandon: Univ. of No. Meltzer, John: University of Maryland Ross, Matt: New York University Carolina Middleton, Nara: Fashion Institute of Tech. Rossi, Nicolette: SUNY Farmingdale Warmbrand, Lauren: SUNY Binghamton Miecnikowski, Cody: Univ. of Michigan Weinberg, Dan: Northwestern University Mielko, Travis: Springfi eld College Saad, Rami: Nassau Community College Weintraub, Andrew: SUNY Binghamton Milazzo, Dom: LI University C.W Post Saljooki, Abdulla: SUNY Stony Brook Wexler, Brian: Northeastern University Milberg, Allie: Lehigh University Sartorio, Anthony: Penn. State University Williams, Jordan: Howard University Mogavero, Stevie: University of Richmond Sayal, Varun: SUNY Stony Brook Wirth, Tara: Elon University Moore, Alexander: Syracuse University Schnapp, Jacob: University of Florida Wolfrom, Chris: Cornell University Morello, Christina: Johns Hopkins Univ. Schnapp, Jeremy: Emory University Woodard, Faith: Marymount Manhattan Muhammad, Abbas: G. Washington Univ. Schram, Michael: Towson University Schwab, Jessica: SUNY Oneonta Yamus, Ludmila: Bentley University Nackenson, Chase: SUNY Geneseo Schwartz, Aaron: Princeton University Yoon, Richard: Suffolk Cty Comm. Coll Nassau, Jarret: University of Nevada Schwartz, Lauren: SUNY Oneonta Yousef, Kareem: SUNY Stony Brook Needelman, Adam: Brown University Schwartz, Nate: SUNY Binghamton Yusin, Ashley: SUNY Oswego Needle, Corey: SUNY Buffalo Senetra, William: SUNY Farmingdale Nelson, Dean: University of North Dakota Shah, Aneesh: University of Virginia Zakarin, Erik: SUNY Binghamton Ng, Selina: SUNY Binghamton University Shapiro, Zach: University of Maryland Noor, David: University of California, Sherman, Matt: SUNY New Paltz Davis Shinbrot, Josh: Georgetown University Noskin, Ben: Ohio State University Shnitkin, Marlee: Tulane University Siegall, Lyle: University of Hartford Odze, Brandon: Brandeis University Simmons, Erica: Hunter College Ogbeide, Etinosa: Georgia State University Simon, Albert: Mercy College Okon, Alexa: Delaware Valley College Singh, Chanpreet: SUNY Buffalo [8] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012 Catch Up With One Direction Marlee Shnitkin Call Her Yes! Entertainment Editor sold out Madison Square While many of you have Garden in less than ten Abigail Brosnan probably heard about the minutes. Insanity. The Carly Raevideo, which Jepsen: was released views. Even some parents British-Irish boy band One tickets for their 2013 World Entertainment Editor in March to around 42 will hum it under their Tour are already out on sale, Direction, you might be m i l l i o n breath without realizing but good luck getting them. Carly Rae Jepsen, a behind on the gossip. No, it due to the excessive they don’t only sing What If you think you’ve 26-year-old Canadian repetition both at home Makes You Beautiful, and heard of these boys before, singer, has recently hit the no, they don’t lip synch, you might recognize them charts with her single Call and on the radio! The just to clear up a couple of as one of the musical Me Maybe. After being song remains viral and rumors. One Direction was guests on Saturday Night fi rst recognized by fellow very popular, but Jepsen formed back in 2010 on Live when Sofia Vergara Canadian pop star Justin hasn’t stopped there; The X-Factor UK. Members hosts, or maybe from Bieber under a post on his she has a few other great Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, their guest appearance on twitter account (reading songs out there that are Liam Payne, Harry Styles, the iCarly special, iGo “Call Me Maybe by Carly defi nitely worth checking and Louis Tomlinson One Direction. They are Rae Jepsen is possibly the out! My favorite of her (ages ranging from 18 to currently in the midst of catchiest song I’ve ever songs is currently Tug of 20) all auditioned as solo recording their second heard lol”), Jepsen’s hit War. This is also a very album, which will certainly artists, however the judges was entered into the top catchy song and I’m be amazing and successful. (including the well-known fi ve of Billboard’s all- quite a fan of the chorus. Simon Cowell) thought If you haven’t heard their genre encompassing Hot Keep an eye out for this 100 singles chart. People up and coming star, who of all ages and genders knows what will have for have taken a liking to us! Thanks to Moxie for this song with its catchy the link to her music and tune and well-done music biographical information. Glee Season Finale

Amanda Blum having an average of zero, into NYADA but Rachel does. Staff Writer Brittany is not graduating and Rachel wanted to take a year is doing her senior year over. off so she could wait for Finn Glee season three has come After getting another and Kurt, and they could all to an end, but don’t think that chance at his European go to New York together. the end was boring. With the geography test, Puck passed On the way to their episode titled “Goodbye”, and was able to graduate. We wedding, Finn tricks Rachel that they should combine first album, check out Up All Season three ended with a are unsure of what his plans and takes her to the train their talents. So they had a Night. It won’t disappoint! bang. This year’s fi nale was are after high school, but station. Finn explains to decision to make: either they You might ask what else full of laughter and tears maybe he will take his pool Rachel that her dads are in join together as a band or makes this band so great. (many tears). cleaning service to L.A. Also New York and waiting for her they all go home. They chose Well, they are philanthropic The graduates are moving in the episode, Quinn says she to look at dorms. Finn says the obvious route without and care a lot about their on from high he has to “let her go a second of hesitation fans. In 2010, they released school and free,” by letting her Since that moment, the a cover of David Bowie’s ready to start go to NYADA in band has only gone in one Heroes to raise money their lives. the fall. If they are direction (no pun intended, for Help for Heroes. Also M e r c e d e s meant to be together, okay it was intended), and in 2012, they added to a Jones is they will be together. that is up. Despite coming in celebrity-studded cookbook moving to Finn also explains third place on the X Factor, to raise money for Dish for Los Angeles to Rachel that he they made the decision to a Wish. They helped out where she will be joining the stay together as a band and the Great Ormond Street was offered Army. Rachel cried continue making music. They Hospital Children’s Charity. a contract to Finn and did not released their first album Up They always try to make an as a back up want to go on the All Night in November 2011, effort to thank their fans and singer for an train, but she agrees and it was the fastest selling do countless album signings. Indie label to leave Finn and debut album in the United They always allow pictures, after Sam posted the video of loves Puck and shares a kiss “Surrender”. Rachel says Kingdom. To add to that sign autographs, and even her singing “Disco Inferno” with him. Quinn is off to Yale goodbye to Mr. Shue, Emma, success, “In 2012, it debuted come out of their homes to on Youtube. She will also be and ready to study and be at Sue, and the glee clubers and at number one on the U.S. greet fans who have been taking classes at UCLA and the top of her class. heads to New York. Billboard 200, making waiting there to see them. is hoping to get a record deal. Kurt and Blaine are willing As season three ends, One Direction the first UK These boys are truly making Mike Chang was offered a to make a long distance we are left with many band in history to debut at a great name for themselves. scholarship at the Joffrey in relationship work and Kurt cliffhangers. What will number one with their first Their devoted fan-base Chicago. Santana was offered will “never say goodbye happen to Kurt, Santana, and album” (Wikipedia.com). (who call themselves a scholarship at the University to him.” We are still left Puck? Will Finn and Rachel And if that wasn’t enough, “Directioners”) grows larger of Louisville, but has dreams wondering about the father get back together? What will their talents and amazing and larger everyday. They of skipping college and going of Sue’s baby. We are still left happen to the remaining Glee fan base led them to win a are genuinely great and to New York. After talking wondering about the father club members? Will Finn go BRIT Award in 2012 for talented people who deserve with her mom (played by of Sue’s baby; we only know through with his decision Best British Single with everything they have worked Gloria Estefan), Santana that he is a celebrity. to join the Army? Or will What Makes You Beautiful for. They are cute and quirky was given the support to go We also learn the fate he and Kurt join Rachel in They have already had and very relatable. It’s hard off to New York. But after of Rachel, Finn, and Kurt. New York? Who is the father concerts around the world, to believe that not everyone looking at a picture of her and Finn does not get into Pace of Sue’s baby? We will just including shows in Australia, is a fan! Watch a few of their Brittany, we are not sure what University (Inside the Actors have to wait to fi nd out in the U.S., and Europe. They videos...you’ll be hooked! Santana’s plans are. After Studio). Kurt does not get September! HHH High School East Thunderbird [9] Summer Movies to Check Out!

Alexus Haddad The explorers soon find Perry: Part of Me, Ice Age: and Mila Kunis. For those Staff Writer themselves trying to save Continental Drift, Ted, that are fans of Batman, The This summer, you can the future of mankind. For The Dark Knight Rises, Dark Knight Rises is also expect some fantastic movies those of you who are fans The Watch, and Step Up coming out. Eight years after The movie to watch with friends and of the Madagascar movies, Revolution. For all those Batman took the fall for Two S p a r k l e , family. On June 1st, Snow Madagascar 3 is coming who are Spider Man fans, Face’s crimes, Batman still featuring Jordin Sparks White and the Huntsman out featuring Ben Stiller and The Amazing Spider Man tries to protect Gotham city. and Whitney Houston, tells comes out featuring Chris Rock. Madagascar 3 is tells of Peter Parker finding The only problem is that of three sisters forming a girl Kristen Stewart and Chris about the zoo animals trying clues to why his parents Gotham still sees Batman group that becomes famous, Hemsworth. This is a fairy to get back to Australia, but disappeared when he was as an enemy. This action but will the fame go to their tale about Snow White and the instead they find themselves younger. This investigation movie features Christian heads and break them up? This Huntsman, who is ordered to in a European circus. Bel leads him to his father’s Bale and Gary Oldman. musical is set in the 1960s. kill Snow White in the woods. Ami, featuring Robert partner. This movie features A new Ben Stiller movie, For those of you who are fans The Huntsman becomes Pattinson and Christina Ricci, Andrew Garfield and Emma called The Watch, tells of a of Ashley Greene from the her protector and helps her tells of a young man’s rise Stone. The documentary, dad forming a neighborhood Twilight series, she is starring destroy the Evil Queen. Also to power in Paris through Katy Perry: Part of Me, watch group that defends the in The Apparition, which coming out on June 1st are his manipulation of the shows Katy Perry’s life on Earth from aliens. Those that tells of a couple haunted Piranha 3DD, Battlefield city’s most wealthy women. and off stage and how she were interested in the Step by a supernatural presence America, Prometheus, That’s My Boy is a comedy, got to where she is now. Up movies, a new sequel unleashed during a college Madagascar 3: Europe’s featuring Adam Sandler and The new Ice Age movie, Ice called Step Up Revolution is experiment gone wrong. For Most Wanted, Bel Ami, Andy Sandberg, that tells Age: Continental Drift, about a new character, Emily, those of you who enjoy horror That’s My Boy, and G.I. Joe: of Donny (Adam Sandler) featuring Ray Ramano that has a goal to become a movies, The Possession is Retaliation. Piranha 3DD is fathering a son, Todd (Andy and Denis Leary, shows professional dancer. When for you. A young girl buys a horror film about a school Samberg), until Todd’s 18th the prehistoric animals Emily encounters Sean, the an antique box at a yard of pre-historic piranhas in a birthday. After not seeing on another adventure, leader of a neighborhood sale, but is unaware that new waterpark. This movie each other for years, Todd’s encountering sea creatures dance crew, her father’s there is a malicious ancient features Danielle Panabaker life becomes more and and battling pirates as they development plans get in spirit inside. The father and and Ving Rhames. Battlefield more miserable everyday. discover a new world. the way of their relationship mother try to find ways America, featuring Marques G.I. Joe: Retaliation, This animated comedy is and the dance crew. to end the curse that was Houston and Mekia Cox, featuring Channing Tatum, especially good for younger Movies that will come out brought upon their daughter. rd is about a businessman Dwayne Johnson, and Bruce siblings. Many people have on August 3 are Diary of These all sound like must- who hires an instructor Willis, tells of the G.I. probably seen the movie a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, see movies! The casts and to turn a group of misfit Joes contending with the trailer of Ted. This comedy Sparkle, The Apparition, crews worked hard creating kids into an underground threats of the government tells of a man who, when and The Possession. Another all of them. Watching them is dance competition group. and risking their lives to he was younger, wished movie from the Diary of a exciting and a great way to pass Prometheus, an action and stand up for themselves. that his teddy bear could Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, time with friends and family. horror film, tells the story Movies that are going to be come to life so that he could tells of Greg being ready for If there is a rainy day this of explorers who find the in theatres on July 6th are: The have a friend. The movie summer, but the problem is summer you could be inside origins of mankind on Earth. Amazing Spider Man, Katy features Mark Walhberg that he has nothing to do. enjoying a great movie!!! Activate Your Summer! Sojin Chon Famous Animal Actors Staff Writer be tortuous and aggravating. If you can find an activity Daniel Brizuela since males have thicker sequels. It’s finally the summer of 2012! The temperature is that you moderately enjoy, Staff Writer coats. Some of the most famous you can turn it into exercise! Humans aren’t the Animals that became fictional animals that are slowly climbing, and your Swimming with your friends only ones who can act in famous from movies, but portrayed by humans are outfits films and earn very high weren’t played by actual those that are half animal a r e takes up praise and fame from the animals, are the sharks and half human. These can slowly a lot of people who watch them. from the Jaws films. Steven include the Wolf Man, first s h i f t - energy; Animals, too, have been Spielberg’s first big film famously played by Lon i n g . if you do loved for years for their had a mechanical shark Chaney, Jr., in 1941, and As the it often, that would often suffer later played by Benicio del performances as many school you can iconic film stars, both old malfunctions. Nicknamed Toro in the 2010 remake, y e a r c o u n t and new. and a Were Cat, famously that as It doesn’t matter if played at the start by closes, you are a part they’re dogs, dolphins, Michael Jackson in his of be- whales, elephants, music video Thriller. p r o b - ing active during the sum- monkeys, bears, birds, or Other famous animal ably excited about going to any other type of animal. actors, whether real the beach and hanging out mer! Playing catch outside People love them animals, fake animals with your friends. Some of with your friends or family whether they’re real playing real animals, or you may even be planning to can quickly turn into a fun animals, animatronics, fictional animals, are: spend your summer abroad. and enjoyable game and ex- CGI animals, puppets, Uggie the dog from The The main part of summer is ercise! You can even dust Artist, Godzilla, Scooby- or people dressed as having fun, but why not exer- off your old bike and take it animals. Doo, Flipper, King cise and stay active as well? for a spin around the neigh- One such famous Kong, the Free Willy borhood for a few minutes! animal actor, or actors, whale, Winnie-the-Pooh, Although there are many ads and repetitive public ser- Exercise is not only fun, but are the dogs who have Bruce, it was Spielberg’s Santa’s Little Helper it also keeps your mind sharp. played Lassie over the idea for the audience not from The Simpsons, the vice announcements about It can help you improve your years in the numerous to see much of the shark, cat stroked by Blofeld staying active and healthy, films and television shows. but to see things from its in the James Bond films, they exist because health concentration and your sero- Since 1943, the lovable point of view. It worked, and the monkey from the is important. The summer tonin levels. Exercise and ac- collie has been played even though the film went Pirates of the Caribbean heat may strap you down tivity boost your brainpower by many different dogs, over budget and past its films. These and many to your couch and have and release stress. Exercise all descended from the schedule, as Jaws went others have entertained you turn on your air condi- is fun, free, and healthy. So on to become the highest audiences for over one original dog, up until the tioner, but it’s up to you and why not improve your sum- 1990s. Not only were these grossing film at the time hundred years and will your will-power to fight the mer a little bit more by in- dogs related to the original, of release, lifted Spielberg continue entertaining us corporating some stress re- all of the dogs were male to the top, and led to three for years to come! couch potato phenomenon. Exercise does not have to lief into your daily schedule? [10] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012 Gossip Girl Season Finale AVENGERS Heather Andelsman summer. Meanwhile, Serena to sabotage her mom’s case Staff Writer is working with Blair’s to keep her in jail. Since R E V I E W minions, who Blair dismissed the main villain of The Avengers. Season 5 of the hit CW TV Lola is in possession of her Daniel Brizuela The second 2011 fi lm,Captain show Gossip Girl came to an earlier that day, to try and mother’s inheritance money, Staff Writer th America, has Chris Evans in end May 14 . As the storylines end Blair’s relationship she decides to give it to Ivy Since the early 1960s, many the role of Super Soldier Steve of the characters living on the with Dan Humphrey. Serena Dickens, but only if Ivy people have been fascinated Rogers, and it is directed by Joe Upper East Side were tied kisses Dan, who later fi nds promises to take Lily down. by MARVEL’s answer to DC’s Johnston. In it, weak and small up, the audience was still left out that Serena was recording Nate receives a video, from Justice League, The Avengers. Steve Rogers become buffed up with questions for season 6. it just to hurt Blair. This is Diana Payne, of a hooded Ever since superhero movies and given tremendous strength, Blair Waldorf fi nds her world happening while Blair is on fi gure, presumably Gossip really took off in the early 2000s, healing, and memory along being turned upside down her way to meet Chuck at the Girl, stealing Serena’s laptop. fans have wanted there to be a with his iconic shield to fi ght the when Gossip Girl uploads press conference announcing Serena ends up more alone fi lm about The Avengers. It was Nazis in World War Two and its excerpts from her diary Bart’s return and tell him that than before as Dan goes away in 2008s Iron Man where fans science division HYDRA, led that were on her best for the summer with got their fi rst glimpse at what by The Red Skull, also given friend Serena Van der Georgina to write his would eventually become a the Super Soldier serum but Woodsen’s computer, next scandalous novel series of superhero fi lms leading with bad results. HYDRA uses which Gossip Girl stole about the “real” Upper up to an Avengers blockbuster. the Cosmic Cube as a weapon once she came back for East Side. Dan tells The excitement all started against its enemies. Thanks to good. Blair is furious Serena he never wants when Iron Man, directed by Jon Rogers they’re defeated, but in with Serena for even to see her again, and Favreau and Robert Downey, doing so he ends up frozen in thinking about exposing she is seen leaving New Jr., in the title role that saved his the Arctic with only the Cube her private thoughts and York, going back to her career after his decade long drug found. Captain next awakes in a tries to fi gure out how old ways. But the real abuse in 1940s-style to make things right mystery remains with the 1990s, h o s p i t a l with all the people she Blair and Chuck. Now came out, room, but trashed in her diary. She that Blair has chosen to and fans escapes to also tells Serena to pack take over her mother’s saw a see present- her bags and move out. company, she travels scene after day Times Bart Bass is back from with her to France, the credits Square. He the dead on the Upper where she meets Chuck ended. In then meets East Side, trying to mend his she chooses him. At the press at a casino and tells him it, Samuel Fury telling relationships with his son, conference, Bart announces that now she will fi ght for L. Jackson him he’s Chuck, and his wife, Lily. that he is the sole face of Bass him. Things to think about plays Nick been frozen Rufus Humphrey fi nds out Industries and tells Chuck for season 6- will Blair and Fury, the for over that since Bart is alive he and he is too busy with chasing Chuck fi nally be together? leader of Lily are still married. This is Blair to be in charge of the Will Chuck and Jack get 70 years. a shock to Rufus, who is also company. Now that Bart Bass Industries back from the The post- credit scene has Rogers married to Lily, and he draws has put him down, Chuck hands of Bart Bass? How will S.H.I.E.L.D, telling Tony training in a gym with Fury up annulment papers for Bart tells Blair that he has lost Dan and Georgina’s novel Stark that he’s not the only telling him about a mission to sign, before he loses her. everything, and he doesn’t affect the lives of the Upper superhero in the world, thus that could help the world. The real Charlie Rhodes, who want the only thing in his life East Siders? Where will revealing to him the Avengers That was the last scene shown is going by Lola now, has to be being Blair’s husband. Serena go and who will she Initiative. Originally that was before The Avengers came out received her mother’s half The episode comes to a wrap turn out to be now that there put there as a joke for the this past May, which proved to of her dead grandmother’s as Lola Rhodes decides to is no one left to care about fans since no one thought be the long awaited fi lm it was money and is asked to move leave for the summer after her? And most importantly, that Iron Man would become anticipated to be. In it, Loki in with Nate Archibald for the fi nding out that Lily tried who is Gossip Girl? the success that it became. arrives on Earth and steals the The success of Iron Man Cosmic Cube from S.H.I.E.L.D, eventually led to the idea of along with a mind controlled seriously making an Avengers Hawkeye and the scientist from fi lm. After Iron Man, there was Thor. After that, Fury has Agent a scene added near the end of Coulson recruit Stark, although The Incredible Hulk the same still reluctant, and Black year, which had Stark talking to Widow recruit Bruce Banner, the general in charge of hunting now played by Mark Ruffalo, down the Hulk about putting Finale voluntarily. When it looks like Amanda Blum a team together. Two years can Idol. Phillip competed third was the song that would Iron Man and Captain America Staff Writer later, Iron Man 2 was released, against 16-year-old Jessica be the winner’s fi rst single have captured Loki, after Thor and it too became a huge S a n c h e z , should he or she come out on intervenes, it all turns out to be success, making an Avengers who was a top. Jessica wowed the au- part of Loki’s plan to turn Banner fi lm more possible. To show front-runner dience, and the judges, with into the Hulk and divide the team. that Iron Man wasn’t alone, for most of her fi rst two performances of The Avengers has already the post-credits scene had a the compe- “I Have Nothing” and “The become one of the greatest fi lms S.H.I.E.L.D agent arrive in New tition. Her Prayer,” but Phillip deliv- of all time, having achieved Mexico to study what looks talent even ered an unbeatable perfor- great critical acclaim. The fi lm like Thor’s hammer in a crater. w a r r a n t e d mance of his winning song, has gotten praise in pretty much In 2011, two more movies the use of the “Home.” In the end, Phillip everything including its direction were made that would eventually coveted judg- was the one who took home by Joss Whedon, its action, the lead into The Avengers: Thor es’ save. In the title of American Idol. actors, especially Ruffalo’s take and Captain America: The First the end, how- Phillip fought hard dur- on Banner surpassing Bana and Avenger. First was Thor, with ever, it was ing the competition, but not Norton. The fi lm had the biggest Australian Chris Hemsworth not she who just on the stage. He strug- opening weekend for any fi lm, in the title role and directed by prevailed. gled with kidney problems beating out the last Harry Potter Shakespearean actor/director During the throughout most of the com- fi lm. It was the fi rst to make over Kenneth Branagh. In it, Thor fi rst night of petition, even succumbing to 200 million dollars and earn over has to learn how to get back the two-part surgery at one point, but he a billion dollars in just 17 days, home when he’s vanished to fi nale, each never let that hold him back tying Avatar and the last Harry Earth in order to defeat his singer had and never missed a perfor- Potter. Don’t worry Avengers brother Loki while learning to perform mance. Phillip proved from fans; they are not done making from humans what it means three songs. day one that his amazing fi lms. Expect to see additional to be a hero. On the fi lm’s The fi rst song talent and unique style are sequels for Iron Man, Hulk, post-credit scene, Fury shows was the con- truly what America wants Captain America, and Thor, one of the scientists that Thor testant’s choice, the second as well as spinoffs for Fury, America has picked a win- to hear. There are defi nitely befriended and on his refl ection was selected by music pro- S.H.I.E.L.D., Black Widow, and ner! Phillip Phillips has been big things in store for Phillip is Loki, foreshadowing that he’s crowned the new Ameri- ducer, Jimmy Iovine, and the Phillips! Hawkeye. Stay tuned! HHH High School East Thunderbird [11] Collin’s Corner HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE LIVE AT RADIO CITY... RANKING THE STADIUMS AND ARE- WHAT THE NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE IS LIKE NAS IN THE NEW YORK METRO AREA Collin Giuliani outside of Radio City, and I aisle. Then, they leave their seats Staff Writer Collin Giuliani does not, however, look like entered Radio City at around and the next fan-base comes on. a stadium for a soccer team. April marked the event of 6:30 that night, 90 minutes be- Staff Writer You also might think it’s well This stadium is the nicest fore the draft. Oddly enough, this year’s NFL Draft where timed, but you’d be surprised. The New York metro looking stadium in the league 32 NFL teams picked the big- there were not many items to Instead, the commissioner an- area is home to some of the and has comfortable seating, gest names in college football. purchase at the draft, but there nounces the fi rst pick, and by nicest stadiums and arenas great view-lines, and many Since the draft was televised in were some fan activities inside the time the second pick is an- in the country. Taking the activities outside. The reason 1980, millions of people have as well. Examples include a nounced, the fourth team is on 5 major sports leagues into why it ranks below others tuned in to watch names be photo shoot where you’re the the clock. They do fi nd some consideration (NFL, MLB, is because it is not in a good NBA, NHL, MLS), it is called. It’s a phenomenon way to make it work in the location (somewhat tough to home to 10 teams. Seven of that only the NFL could pull get to Harrison, New Jersey), end, and this is only a prob- those teams have gotten new off. And we’ve seen tons of lem on night one, when people and it is somewhat large stadiums or arenas since 2000. (the stadium holds around stars get called early (John are making their way up-stage. Without further ado, here is the 25,000, but the attendance is Elway, Peyton Manning, When the Jets or Giants were ranking of the nicest stadiums frequently in the 17,000s). Cam Newton), early players on the clock, all you could hear and arenas in the area. that turned out to be busts was cheers and chants. When a Madison Square Garden Prudential Center (Devils, (JaMarcus Russell, Ryan shocking pick was made, such (Knicks, Rangers): This Nets): This might be the Leaf, David Carr), and some as the Seahawks picking Bruce arena is the world’s most cleanest arena out of all of the late round steals (Tom Brady, Irvin, you could hear gasps from famous arena and for a good arenas. It’s got good parking, Marques Colston). Many the entire crowd. The loud- reason. It’s a clean facility, with a garage adjacent to the and even though it was people watch the experience est boos of night were when arena, wide concourses and from their living room couch. the Cowboys traded up with However, I got the opportu- the Rams to get Morris Clai- nity to do something that only borne. Everybody except Cow- 8,000 people have the chance boy fans hates the Cowboys. to do each year- be at Radio On night two, it was still sold City, in person, for all three days NFL Draft star and you’re at out, with round 2 and round 3 and all seven rounds of the draft. the podium with the jersey of being announced. Some play- I’ll fi rst inform you on how I your favorite team, and the Ve- ers, such as Rueben Randle and got the tickets. Oddly enough, rizon 4G LTE challenge, where Courtney Upshaw, were still you cannot buy tickets online you’re a lineman and you have there at the second round, so for the draft. You either must to hit a dummy (the offensive they came out on stage when be a VIP or wait for hours and lineman) as fast as possible, they were picked. There were hours outside of Radio City, judging your reaction time. a few surprises and gasps and hoping that you are one of the Once you get past all of the laughs from the crowd. When lucky ones at the front of the games, you enter this stage that the Rams chose the talented, line to get tickets. I happened looks so much bigger in per- yet troubled cornerback Janoris to be the fi rst one- a VIP. How son than it does on television. Jenkins, only gasps were heard. did this happen? I am a huge The crews of ESPN and NFL When the Jaguars chose Bryan built in the 1920s, it’s very many facilities. Because the Jacksonville Jaguars fan (one Network were there on oppo- Anger, a punter, in the third modern. New walking bridges other facilities in the area are of the more unknown teams site sides of the building. Once round, all there was in Radio and renovations are being newer, this one ranks below in the NFL) and happened to we reached our seats, Roger City was pure laughter at the fact added to the arena to make the rest. However, this is a it even more hi-tech. Plus, meet their new owner, Shahid Goodell was walking down the that a punter went in the third 5-star arena, and in any other the Garden is easy to get to Khan, at the Hyatt in Jackson- aisles signing autographs. He city, would probably rank #2 round. He could be a good pick, because there’s a train station ville prior to one of the games. truly reached out to the people but it was shocking at the time. or #1 on the list. This is also right downstairs. Every major a popular spot for concerts. He just purchased the team from there at the draft, signing shirts, The third day was the longest artist has played in this arena. previous owner Wayne Weaver tickets and caps and taking pic- and for the hardcore football Citi Field (Mets): Again, this tures with the fans. That didn’t for $750 million and truly is a fans only. Half of Radio City Yankee Stadium (Yankees): is a quality stadium that would sincere and genuine guy that stop him from getting booed, was full that day, as players were This new stadium, completed rank high on the list if it wasn’t can turn this franchise around. though, as he walked onto the chosen that hardly anybody had in 2009, is more advanced in New York. The 360-degree Since we had this relationship stage to announce that the draft ever heard of. There was more than the old one, yet it still concourses are a bonus; the with Mr. Khan prior to the draft, was underway. Every year, the interaction that day, with trivia manages to preserve the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and we contacted them about how commissioner gets booed. It’s contests and exercise activities. magic of the old stadium. the Mets Hall of Fame are nice The history of the Yankees is to get tickets to the draft. I’ve a rather interesting tradition, The highlight of the fi nal day additions to the ballpark. My captured in the stadium, and always wanted to experience the but the commissioner enjoys it. problem is that it lacks Mets was Mr. Irrelevant being chosen, Monument Park is one of the draft in person and was just cu- As the draft got underway, otherwise known as the last pick history. Even with the Hall best in-stadium features of of Fame, you still feel like rious about how to buy tickets, Radio City was sold out. Hun- in the draft. This person was any ballpark in the majors. you’re watching the Brooklyn considering that there was no dreds of fans from each team Chandler Harnish, a quarterback Dodgers play a game. website out there for such a pur- were there. You might ask how from Northern Illinois, who will MetLife Stadium (Jets, chase. Instead, the Jacksonville they get the pack of fans from be the backup to Andrew Luck. Giants): The only stadium Nassau Coliseum Jaguars sent us tickets to the the same team cheering together. It was an once-in-a-lifetime in the NFL to house 2 teams, (Islanders): I can go on and draft. These tickets were in the This is not by a stroke of luck- and memorable experience to MetLife Stadium is also one of on about why the Coliseum fi fth row on the right side of Ra- they actually take a select few be able to go to the NFL Draft. the nicest stadiums in the NFL. is ranked last, but I’ll keep dio City. I was anticipating the fans wearing jerseys of the team Anybody who is a big NFL fan While it is architecturally it brief. It’s the second lacking (this slid it behind draft for weeks before I found on the clock and bring them should try to cross this off of oldest venue on this list Yankee Stadium), the out that I was going, but after, down to the front row for fi ve (behind the Garden), has his or her bucket list sometime stadium has wide concourses I was anticipating it even more. minutes. There, they appear on in the near future because the narrow concourses, has no and many nice features, special features, is not The fi rst night is the most TV and get to shake the hands draft in person is so much differ- such as cushioned seating. of their player coming down the popular night of the draft. In ent than the draft on television. hi- round one, about 90% of the Red Bull Arena (Red Bulls): To read more of Collin’s thoughts take tech, has poor seating, and players that will be picked are This stadium was built in is a dump. It was voted in attendance, and Radio City a look at his online sports blog at: 2010 and houses a Major http://twentyfoursports.blogspot.com the worst venue by ESPN. is sold out. Fan activities were League Soccer team. This If you’ve ever been in there, it’s hard to disagree with that statement. [12] Thunderbird Special Graduation Issue Issue 4 June 2012

H ILLS E AST S PORTS C ORNER The Thunderbirds 2011-2012 Season Comes to a Close Josh & Matt Rosenberg fi nd their way heading into the playoffs special congratulations must Editors in Chief into the playoffs with high expectations. be given to Jake Freeman who this season. We wish the team signed a letter of intent to play As the 2011-2012 school year Unfortunately, they good luck and success soccer at Harvard University. draws to an end, so does the Half fell short, fi nishing in post-season play. Jake was also inducted into the Hollow Hills East Thunderbirds’ the season with The Girls Badminton National Jewish Sports Hall sports program. It has been a record of six team defeated of Fame and was named the a year of ups and downs for wins and fourteen Whitman in the Suffolk High School Scholar Athlete the many teams competing losses. Coach Girls’ Badminton of the Year. Congratulations at East, culminating with the Belz was clear that Championship. This is also must go out to Jessica close of the spring sports season this record does their third consecutive Kagan who signed a letter of The Hills East baseball team not show the true chances for a stronger season undefeated season and intent to play soccer at LaSalle started off the season with high character of this year’s team. next year. With the return of all county title. They have won University. Congratulations hopes. Led by many returning According to the Coach, these three of their starting pitchers 45 straight matches dating back to all Thunderbird athletes on seniors, the team hoped to players were some of the most and a strong group of players to 2009. Congratulations to all another great year. Here’s to dedicated coming up from the J.V. team the players on their success! an even more successful 2012- players he expectations are high for 2013. With the close of the 2011- 2013 season! has ever The Hills East Boys’ 2012 Thunderbirds’ seasons, coached. tennis team is having another D e s p i t e phenomenal season. The team the loss is the League 1 champions of eight fi nishing the regular season s e n i o r s , with a 10-0 league record and the team a 15-0 overall record. The has a undefeated team, led by Zain p o s i t i v e Ali, Eric Teplitz, Chris Hunter, a t t i t u d e Alex Ricciuti, Jeremy Schnapp, about their Jeff Cherkin and Kyle Alper, is

“My favorite High School “My favorite High School memory was when the music “The most valuable thing I’ve memory was winning the stopped at Pep Rally for learned at HSE is forming true league championship in kickline and everyone made friendships is the most important soccer.” their own music.” thing you can do in life. Your real -Sam Ferber, Senior -Kaitlyn Frantin friends will be there for you no matter what.” “My favorite high school -Nicholas Malin, Senior memory was being able to share the High School East Stage with the most talented and big-hearted group of people.” thing I -Danielle Jenkin, Senior “The most valuable learned from HSE is having fun and not stressing is the “My favorite high school memory enjoying the was the blackout game for the varsity key to fully up.” football team. Playing under the experience of growing lights at home with the huge crowd in -Ludmila Yamus black was an incredible feeling.” -Jack Tesoriero, Senior

The Corniest Thing I Ever Wrote Nathaniel Schwartz life. Hills East has given me valuable life lessons about appreciate and respect what learned excellence- not only Sports Editor the opportunity to partake being part of a team, group I have- parents, friends, to be the best I can be in my As I approach my fi nal few in extra-curricular activities and community of people teachers and faculty that studies, athletics and arts, days at High School East, I and join clubs that cater working together. The values care about my health, safety, but also to bring out the best can’t help but look back at to each of my individual of respect, responsibility and success. I have learned in others. Some things come all the amazing experiences passions. From playing a and excellence I have been responsibility- to be a and go, but the memories and opportunities. I’ve had part in the school musical taught in Hills East will stay person responsible for my and lessons I’ve had here at such infl uential teachers, Guys and Dolls, to playing with me for the rest of my own actions, growing as a High School East will last peers and mentors who JV and Varsity basketball life. Throughout my four person with more and more a lifetime. Congratulations have guided me through and writing for the school years of high school, I have independence, as next fall I to the class of 2012, and the the past four years of my newspaper, I have gained learned what it means to will be on my own. I have best of luck!