THE COLOR OF OCTOBER KICKING FOR VICTORY THE WAIT IS OVER Students wear pink to Girls soccer makes its Professional basketball raise breast cancer awareness way toward state playoff s season is underway TheLighthouse Vol. XXVII, No. 1 Lyndhurst High School November 2013 Th e Jersey Shore bounces back from Superstorm Sandy By Sean McChesney “Th e state of Ortley Beach is still in ruins. Houses are in pieces, while others have cleaned up, but now Superstorm Sandy devastated communities all a lot of property just sits vacant,” Salvatore said, ex- over the state, but the location hardest hit was the plaining that he hopes the government will step in Jersey Shore. Now that one year has gone by, some to build better-protected dunes to prevent the town communities have picked themselves up, while oth- from future disasters. ers are still struggling. Earlier this year, the Seaside Heights boardwalk Senior Nick Romito vacations at his aunt’s house was rebuilt in time for Memorial Day weekend. Casi- in Long Beach Island, which had minimal damage no Pier construction is on schedule to be completed from the storm. Fortunately, the home was quickly next summer. But before the fall season could kick repaired. off , Seaside became the victim of another tragedy. “My dad actually fi xed the house himself and during On Sept. 12, a ten-alarm fi re ruined the Seaside Park the process of fi xing the damage, we improved the section of the boardwalk. house and made it stronger by fi xing the water dam- Th e fi re destroyed 50 businesses—all of which had age under the house and rebuilding the roof,” Romi- minimal damage from Sandy—and fi nished the job to said. Sandy started by destroying Funtown Pier. Even though Long Beach Island was aff ected by According to CBSlocal.com, it will cost $600,000 Sandy, Romito said the town recovered in time to to rebuild the Seaside Park section of the boardwalk, have a successful summer. Romito said he expects not including the businesses destroyed. that by 2014, the town will be back to normal. “I was sad because I grew up on that boardwalk, Not all communities are as fortunate. Areas that riding the rides, playing the stands and just enjoying had substantial damage were Lavallette, Mantolok- what the boardwalk was all about,” Cierra said. ing, Monterey Beach and Ortley Beach. “We will rebuild. We’ll make new memories for Freshman Cierra Wartel and Senior Salvatore War- our families, because that’s what we do,” New Jersey tel’s family owns a home in Ortley Beach. Th e fi rst Governor Chris Christie said at a press conference storey experienced fi ve feet of fl ooding during the held in Seaside Park the day after the fi re. storm. Th is caused them to redo the whole fl oor. According to Romito, there is a possibility that the Courtesy of Sean McChesney Both Cierra and Salvatore said they have high ex- seashore could be in for future storms like Sandy, Th e front section of Casino Pier in Seaside Heights was pectations for their house next summer, but they but he said he remains hopeful that people will be open for business during Columbus Day Weekend last cannot say the same for Ortley Beach. ready the next time. month. Students experience life without Mrs. DeMarco By Bianca Fata leagues, she feels as if she is still teaching. inspiring colleagues, administrators and mentors Her classroom walls have expanded. DeMarco said demonstrate strong educational leadership to me Last year, whenever students heard heels tapping she now goes from class to class to interact with stu- and now, to be given the opportunity to pay this for- down the halls, they knew it was Mrs. DeMarco. dents, while also working with teachers to collabo- ward, is truly an opportunity for which I am grate- Today, they are no longer greeted by that distinct rate and identify strategies for teaching diff erent ful,” DeMarco said. rhythm because DeMarco is now fi lling even greater types of learners. DeMarco said she is excited to prepare students shoes in her position as principal of Washington El- High school and elementary school are not all that with the academic and social skills that are needed ementary School. diff erent, according to DeMarco. for success in life. As an administrator, she believes DeMarco was an English teacher at LHS for fi ve “I am certainly not as up to date with the teenage years before being promoted to lead the K-3 school trends in hair, shoes, music and nighttime TV now “She was always the fi rst person I on Ridge Road. She said she loves her new job and, that I am in the K-3 atmosphere, but I do know a lot would go to for help. ” although she misses the classroom and daily dis- more about Mario Bros. and Minecraft,” DeMarco cussions about literature with her students and col- said. While DeMarco said she is enjoying her new role, that she can play a better role in accomplishing this. there are facets of LHS she misses. She said she Th ough DeMarco is no longer at LHS, her legacy at misses the coming and going of students in her the high school continues. classroom, even if they were just stopping in to “Mrs. DeMarco was always happy to help you with say hi or receive extra help. She also fondly recalls anything you brought to her, even if it wasn’t for her the morning announcements and the spirit of the class. I really miss that about her. She was always the sports teams. fi rst person I would go to for help,” said Senior Grace “Most of all, I miss the mental stimulation I re- Tomko, who had English II-Honors and AP Seminar ceived daily from students while I was a teacher at with DeMarco. LHS. I truly believe we have some of the brightest “[She] probably had the best and most positive atti- and best students in Bergen County here at Lynd- tude and outlook on life, and that’s really hard to re- hurst High School and this was revealed in the ques- place in a teacher. She had a special bond with every tions and conversations that took place during our one of her students that made you want to learn and class discussions,” DeMarco said. be involved in class,” said Senior Caroline Beatrice, DeMarco remains humble; she does not place em- who also took English II-Honors and AP Seminar phasis on her title as principal or administrator. She with DeMarco. said her character has not changed since in order to “Whenever I was overwhelmed with work, I could Courtesy of Mrs. DeMarco be a successful administrator, she must always de- always go to her and she would be there with a daily Former LHS English Teacher Mrs. DeMarco works at her fi ne herself as a teacher fi rst. quote posted on her board and some of her original new home of Washington School. “While I was a teacher, I was lucky to have so many words of wisdom as well,” Beatrice said. Check out “Th e Lighthouse” on the LHS website! November 2013 2 TheLighthouse

Question: If you could own any sports team or company, what would it be and why?

COLUMN COLUMN What would What would Newman do? Carucci do? Compiled by Bianca Fata Compiled by Bianca Fata

Owning a sports team is tempting. I would want to own Channel 4 News I think everyone knows how big of a in San Diego. You might be scratching New York Giants football fan I am. I’m Courtesy of Bianca Fata your head or asking why, but I feel that Courtesy of Bianca Fata also a huge Manchester United Foot- I could run the best news station in mus.” Her next story would be about a ball Club fan. Unfortunately, those Th ey profi ted over $41 billion last San Diego with the help of some of the dog fashion show starring her own dog, teams wouldn’t be for sale! year! Th at’s a four and a one and NINE current teachers here at LHS. As own- Bonnie. Th e Giants owners, the Mara and zeros. $41,000,000,000. Buy a sports er, I would have to fi ll in the important Tisch families, and the Man U owners, team? Heck, how about which COUN- jobs on my news team, and here’s how I Anchorman: Dr. Dunn. Dr. Dunn has the Glazers, would way overcharge me. TRY would I buy? Is the moon for sale? would do it: a voice that can make a wolverine purr So, what does that mean for my What’s the only natural satellite of and suits so fi ne they make Sinatra look Reporter in the eld: Rick Falcicchio. wishes and me? I wouldn’t own a team the Earth going for nowadays? Any- like a hobo. Th ere are so many reasons He’s the stylish one of the group. He’s where the weather gets shaky. one know the going rate for celestial why Doc would make a great anchor. out there getting the one-on-one live Much like Lebron, I’d be taking my bodies? I need answers immediately First, his mustache. Second, few peo- bear interviews that you want to see. talents to South Beach. So, hello Mi- because I’d “make it rain” around the ple know Doc plays the violin, but even ami! While I’m sure the Dolphins and world and out of this world. Meteorologist: Ed Tessalone. People fewer know he plays jazz fl ute. Th ird, the Heat wouldn’t be for sale, I think Want some fun math? I could spend seem to like him because he’s polite and before becoming a teacher, Doc was a the Florida Panthers are eternally for a million dollars a day for 112 YEARS rarely late. He also really enjoys a nice fi ve-time Emmy award winning anchor sale. Let’s face it, NHL hockey in South with one year of ExxonMobil’s profi ts! pair of slacks. Not only would he read for public access news. Florida? Th at’s like beach volleyball in Now that’s living! the weather in his best Gollum voice, Rival Anchorman: Sean Frew. He will Antarctica. Sure, I’d be the face of notoriously but he would also provide some histori- be the anchor of the rival evening news Also, I’m thinking maybe the Miami horrible pollution and the continuance cal context, such as, “On this day in his- team. Frew will be upset because he Marlins with their brand new “space- of industrial destruction of our plan- tory, it was 92 degrees in Mordor.” ship stadium” would also be for sale. continually fi nishes second in the rat- et, but making ridiculously frivolous Sportscaster: Frank “Butchie” Ser- I would immediately detonate that ings to Doc, even though the ratings purchases would be endless fun! Have video. He’s all about having fun. He’d awful ballpark and bring back the old, tend to be fl awed. Th ey don’t take into a sandcastle built so large, I can live in become famous for his signature catch dirty, grungy Orange Bowl so Univer- account households with more than two it? Yes! My own real life “Jurassic Park” phrase, “Whammy!” I think everyone sity of Miami fans would INSTANTLY television sets and other things of that dinosaur petting zoo complete with would enjoy watching Mr. Servideo love me. Why would “Th e U” fans love nature. Jeff Goldblum as the greeter when I provide compelling sports analysis me past my gorgeous face and Greek come to pet my T-rex? Done and done! with lines like “oooooooooooooo Ti- With a news team like this, we’re God “Adonis” body? I could give back Floating 18 hole golf course that I can ger, you can’t use your 5 iron!” and bound to be a hit. that legendary, old home fi eld stadium move throughout the Caribbean pow- “ooooooooooooooooooo A-Rod, never advantage! ered via a nuclear engine? Fo’ sho. swing at a fi rst pitch curveball!!!” Have you ever asked yourself, However, why go with a sports team Ahhhh, what a great way to wrap up “What would my teacher do?” when I could own any huge corpora- Anchorlady: Sharon McPherson. Mrs. the old article, fl oating through the Th e wondering can come to an tion and then buy all kinds of sports bliss in my mind thinking about what McPherson would work on the real end! Submit a question to teams? For that, we go right to the top else I would buy with $41 bill. So, con- news stories. Her fi rst story would be of the Fortune 500. grats ExxonMobile, you and your dirty about a cat fashion show, starring Ms. Ms. Pastor in Room 234. I would own Exxon Mobil. Why? oil money are the pick! Okul’s cat, Jack, as “Whiskerus Maxi-

COLUMN Check out the December issue of “Th e Lighthouse” Leisure literature with Lucinda for a review of “Dash and By Lucinda Garcia chronicle Garp’s adult life. for the 1979 award in fi ction, accord- Lily’s Book of Dares” by Th ough initially stunned by the ing to “Th e Chronicle of the Pulitzer David Levithan and Rachel Contrary to popular belief, there is book’s intense topics of sex and fem- Prizes for Fiction” by Heinz Dietrich Cohn. more to November than Th anksgiving inism, I found it to be fantastic. Ir- Fischer and Erika Fischer. and Black Friday. November is Epilep- ving does a great job of describing his If you plan on reading this sy Awareness Month and Lung Cancer characters and including captivating book let us know! Write a Awareness Month. It is also National scenes. I kept going back and forth, letter to the editors includ- Novel Writing Month, or nanowrimo, feeling bad for Garp one minute and ing your own opinion and as it is referred to by the writing com- then cursing at him in my head the munity. next. When I fi nished the novel, I de- hand it in to Ms. Pastor in From the fi rst minute of the month cided that I liked Garp’s character, but Room 234. to the last, authors celebrating nanow- not his decisions. rimo attempt to write a whole novel. Garp’s ability to internalize guilt and Th ey have the opportunity to upload his craving for happiness make him Congratulations to very relatable. His actions range from their work to nanowrimo.org to share Lucinda Garcia it with other writers and enter their selfl ess to selfi sh; his good intentions for being accepted into work into diff erent contests. are almost always overshadowed by his In honor of National Novel Writing underlying corrupted morals. Syracuse University’s Month, I am reviewing a novel whose Overall, I’d recommend this book to Diversity in Journalism protagonist is a writer. mature readers who enjoy wild plots Workshop. Th is “Th e World According to Garp” by and laughing uncomfortably at serious all-expenses-paid training, John Irving tells the story of T.S. Garp, topics made comical by the author. which will take place in the fi ction-writing son of feminist “Th e World According to Garp” was November, is funded by Jenny Fields. It starts by introducing published in 1978 by Random House. “Th e Record” and Syracuse’s Fields, a young woman completely It is Irving’s fourth novel. It was rec- Courtesy of Lucinda Garcia S.I. Newhouse School of against men and everything that has ommended along with two other Communications. to do with them. Th e text goes on to books to the Pulitzer Advisory Board “Th e World According to Garp” features a fi ction-writing protagonist. November 2013 TheLighthouse 3

OPINION Don’t bother with Black Friday bruises TheLighthouse By Melissa Bonacarti Black Friday shopping at Target. Both sleep in the cold outside a store. Lyndhurst High School parties were left with bruises, broken Although the sales may be tempt- 400 Weart Avenue Th e day after Th anksgiving is just as bones and sprained ankles, according ing, a smart shopper tries to avoid the Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 famous as the fall holiday itself. Th is to “Th e New York Times.” physical consequences of the crowd ______annual “holiday” is known as Black A more common problem associated and the emotional eff ects of being let Friday. It is famous for its extraordi- with Black Friday is that shoppers stay down. Waiting an extra two days for nary sales and frantic shoppers. Peo- out for hours or days only to return Cyber Monday is a better option. Adviser: ple camp outside the stores for hours, with nothing. Extreme shoppers may Furthermore, Th anksgiving weekend Ms. Pastor even for a whole day, just to be among get what they want, but the majority should be spent giving thanks with the fi rst through the doors. Sadly, will not. By the time most people en- family. Sales may be nice, but spending Editors-in-Chief: shoppers have become so brainwashed ter the stores, shelves are vacant, and quality time with friends and family is Bianca Fata by Black Friday specials that they’re shopping is pointless. priceless. Black Friday totally defeats forgetting to be thankful. When comparing Black Friday deals the purpose of Th anksgiving because Joelle Voza Unfortunately, one situation that to Cyber Monday specials, online shop- it makes people act greedy and selfi sh. many people can relate to is getting ping takes the cake. Th ere are usually Why would anyone want to risk his Written Content Editors: injured in the crowd on Black Friday. better sales on the web the Monday or her health and lose out on quality Samantha Da Silva Last year in Bowling Green, KY vio- after Th anksgiving, and they are avail- time with loved ones just for a few Matt DeMarco lence ensued when security guards able without risking injury. It is also items? Black Friday is just not worth tried to break up a fi ght between shop- more convenient to stay up late Sun- the stress and jeopardy people bring Assmaa Elbanna pers who had been waiting on line for day night waiting for midnight than to upon each other and themselves. Emma Flusk Sean McChesney Emily Ortega OPINION Nicole Plonski

Sleeping can wait when store sales are great Sta Writers: By Evangelia Pelidis percent off , who would not want to take Jessie Bolton a shot at such savings? Melissa Bonacarti Every year on the day after Th anks- Black Friday may be stressful for some In a survey of 80 Gillian Bove giving, millions of Americans rush to people, but leaving the mall with mul- LHS students: Gianna Catelli malls and department stores hoping tiple shopping bags is a great reward to score on major sales. According to for making it through the most hectic Kristen D’Amico the National Retail Federation, 139.4 shopping day of the year. Samantha DeForge million people went shopping on Black I have taken part in the craze of Black Anthony Dell’Aquila Friday last year. Friday and found it to be very enjoyable Go shopping Lucinda Garcia Black Friday is the perfect opportu- on because I was able to get great discounts Lindsay Henning nity to begin shopping for Christmas. and create positive memories with fam- Don’t go Black Friday shopping on 42% It off ers consumers the chance to save ily and friends. I put up with big crowds, Gina Minervini money while purchasing more items. Black Friday Esin Murat pushing and attitudes, but I still man- 58% In order to get the best deals, it is of- aged to have a good time. Nicholas Pacheco ten necessary to camp out in front of All in all, Black Friday helps custom- Julie Pacillo stores and wake up ridiculously early. ers attain their favorite clothing brands Evangelia Pelidis Although Black Friday is great for and appliances for far less than they Viviana Perez fi nding deals, it can be a little danger- would otherwise pay. Dealing with the ous. People fi ght for clothing, cut lines chaos of this annual tradition might be Estefania Pulgarin-Duque and sprint from store to store to beat a little outrageous, but in the end, the Courtesy of Evangelia Pelidis Luis Quezada the crowds. With prices more than 50 madness is all worth it. Paul Serrano Ashley Stephens Briana Th omas Seniors face grueling college applications Jennifer Wartel By Estefania Pulgarin-Duque application,” Guidance Counselor Mrs. Colleges sometimes determine Colombo said. unique essay questions for their ap- Contributing It is the time of year when seniors If a student manages to get into the plications, while students utilizing worry about college applications, college despite missing the deadline, the Common Application can apply to Photographer: deadlines and essays. During this sea- fi nancial aid will be hard to obtain. multiple schools using the same essay. Christiane Piezas son, seniors must narrow down their Th ere are many types of scholarships Senior Victoria Hollins, who said she college options, select possible majors and the best way to fi nd them is to is ready to begin applying to college, Opinion articles do not and keep their grades up to impress search the internet and keep up with said, “[Th e essay] is your only chance refl ect the opinions of the admissions offi cers at the same time. the scholarships LHS off ers. to show [colleges] who you are with- entire staff , only the Th e college admissions process is College and state-sponsored scholar- out the grades and to show them your fi lled with deadlines for early action, ships typically require students to fi ll overall abilities.” writers themselves. early decision, rolling admission and out the Free Application for Federal Her advice to her peers would be to regular application. Early decision Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, apply early rather than waiting until Letters to the editors can and early action applications had to which determines a student’s eligibil- the last minute. be submitted to Ms. Pastor be completed by Nov. 1, depending ity for federal student aid including Applicants should stay organized in Room 234. However, on the school. Th e diff erence between low-cost loans, grants and work-study. by keeping a list of schools to which these two types of applications are Students can fi ll out this application they will be applying and taking notes they must be signed with that early decision is binding—mean- for the 2014-2015 school year be- of each college’s application specifi ca- your fi rst and last name in ing that students make a commitment tween Jan. 1 and June 30. tions. Whenever possible, students order to be considered for to attend the school if they are accept- Another key aspect of the college should visit the campus to ensure that publication. ed—while early action is not. application is the essay, which seniors it is right for them. Colombo said se- Th ose applying for regular admission have written in their English classes. niors should remember that they are Th e staff reserves the right should aim to have their paperwork “[It is] very, very important, especial- not alone and they can turn to their completed before the holiday break. ly for students whose grades aren’t the guidance counselors for help. to edit material and reject “If students miss the deadlines, they best. You want to show [your] interest “Have fun looking for colleges. Know any content not suitable won’t be considered for the college. in going for a higher education despite yourself and what will be the best thing for publication. Miss the deadline, miss applying to the your grades,” English Teacher Ms. Bib- for you. Don’t stress over it. Th ere will college. Th ey won’t even review your er said. be a place for everyone,” said Colombo. November 2013 4 TheLighthouse Students take on McDonald’s ban in Bolivia paves new the MAP Test By Jessie Bolton frontier for fast food By Esin Murat ly inexpensive. People who eat there especially in winter, and they don’t For the fi rst time at LHS, freshman sacrifi ce health for taste. It becomes an chase them out. Th ey use the bathroom and sophomore students are required to McDonald’s is one of the most famous addiction that is hard to break, but the and they don’t say nothing. It’s open take the MAP Test. Th e MAP, or Mea- fast food chains in the world. Some love health risks are higher, such as diabetes, 24/7,” Jane said. sures of Academic Progress, is a per- it, some are indiff erent and some riot heart disease and even cancer,” Lustig Employee Kathy, who did not give her sonalized, computerized test to mea- to have it banned in their countries. said. last name, said she has had positive ex- sure students’ progress throughout the Among the diverse opinions, the latter Customers at the McDonald’s in Bel- periences on both sides of the McDon- year. It is intended to assist teachers in has the most signifi cant impact on Mc- leville confi rmed Lustig’s reasoning. ald’s counter. building their curriculum, Supervisor Donald’s—and on its menu. George, a senior resident of Lynd- “Th e service is pretty quick and fast- of Student Services Mrs. Stevens said. Bolivia is the only Latin American hurst, who asked that his last name not paced,” Kathy said. “As an employee, Freshmen and sophomores will take country to have banned McDonald’s. be included, said he eats at McDonald’s you build connections with people you the MAP three times per year. Th e test Th is prohibition went into eff ect in every week with his friends Estella and wouldn’t have otherwise met.” will be administered aft er midterms for 2002, according to its offi cial website. Jane. Employee Malasia, who also asked a second time, and then it will be giv- McDonald’s was in Bolivia for a mere “We got the coupons,” George said. that her last name not be included, ad- en once again closer to the end of the fi ve years before it was annihilated due “It’s clean. Th e service is friendly here. dressed concerns about the nutritional school year. to public health concerns. Th e food is pretty good, the coff ee and values of McDonald’s current menu. LHS’s Student Services Department Th ough this ban may not aff ect Amer- fries are delicious, the burgers are tasty. “I don’t really like McDonald’s at all. I coordinated this computerized test for icans directly, it impacts McDonald’s Th at’s why we come here. All kinds of was just off ered a job and took it,” Mala- approximately 360 students. Examin- reputation. In response, McDonald’s people come here, young or old, and sia said. “What I am completely sure of, ers, who consisted of teachers from the is adding new items to its menu in an they all get along fi ne.” however, is that the food is defi nitely Business and Technology Department, attempt to change the way health-con- Jane, who also asked that her last not healthy.” supervised the test and underwent scious people regard the franchise. name not be included, said she goes to Even though the ban in Bolivia seems training beforehand, according to Ste- Th is year, Don Th ompson, the CEO of McDonald’s because it is a welcoming like bad news for McDonald’s, it may vens. Th ey were instructed to trouble- McDonald’s, announced a partnership environment for seniors. pave the way for positive reform, as shoot problems that may arise during with Alliance For A Healthier Gener- “Th ey meet during the week and have healthier menu selections could lead to the test, particularly since technology ation “to increase customers’ access to coff ee, and they don’t chase you out. happier customers. can be unreliable. fruit and vegetables and help families Also, the homeless come here for hours, Th e MAP is not the usual standard- and children to make informed choic- ized test. Since it is untimed, some stu- es in keeping with balanced lifestyles,” dents fi nished before others. Students according to McDonald’s website. By How often do LHS students eat had fourth and fi ft h blocks to take the 2020, all McDonald’s restaurants are to How O&en do LHS Students Eat exam, but if they did not complete it have adopted the healthier menu. Mc- McDonald’s? by the end of the school day, they were Donald’s specifi cally promises to have McDonals's permitted to continue aft er school. an option of replacing fries with salads, 40 Stevens said aside from technology fruits and vegetables. 35 problems, such as connecting to the Nutritionist Dr. Robin Lustig, owner 30 MAP Test, and the inconveniences as- of New Jersey Total Health Center in sociated with administering a test, the Lodi, said she has not eaten McDonald’s 25 MAP is a worthwhile assessment. She in 35 years. 20 said it will improve the learning expe- “I believe the corporate world is mak- 15 rience for students because the individ- ing an eff ort because they have to,” 10 uality of the MAP makes it more accu- Lustig said. “People are more demand- 5 rate than a traditional standardized test. ing and educated, and it’s all about the 0 “I did like how it customizes the test money. I really don’t know what they NeverNever EveryEvery Few few Every Every Month Every Every Week EveryEvery Day Day based on my knowledge because it can do about this because it would cost Monthsmonths Month Week made it more challenging for me. How- a lot more to incorporate better food, ever, I don’t feel like it could be an accu- and the cost and taste would probably Courtesy of Esin Murat rate baseline for the whole student body be sacrifi ced.” Sixty LHS students were surveyed. if each test was diff erent,” Freshman “[McDonald’s] is quick and relative- Marissa Hackett said. Sophomore Gianna Arantes said she did not like the customization of the Chipotle and Moe’s battle to be the best grill test, but she prefers taking a test on the computer rather than on paper. By Joelle Voza salty for me, but I still get them when- meet his standards. “I’m more comfortable using the com- ever I go,” Rivera said. Tallent said he ate Chipotle once and puter because I am always on it at my Th e Moe’s and Chipotle craze has Like Chipotle, Moe’s also serves bur- was unsatisfi ed. house,” Arantes said. Hackett said she taken off during the past year. Th ough ritos, tacos and salads. Other popular “I never had Moe’s, but after not lik- too favored taking a computerized test. Chipotle is a Mexican grill and Moe’s is items include quesadillas and nachos. ing the taste of Chipotle, I don’t even Both Arantes and Hackett said they a Southwestern grill, the two franchis- Th e price of an entree ranges from ap- want to try it,” Tallent said. He was were nervous before taking the MAP es off er very similar menus. proximately $7 to $10. turned off after trying a chicken burri- because it was new to them. Arantes At Chipotle, customers choose Moe’s is similar to Chipotle in al- to, which he found to be too spicy. said she was concerned it would aff ect whether they want their meal served lowing its customers to select their Th e pricing at Chipotle is diff erent her placement for honors classes in the in a bowl, as a salad in a crispy taco, toppings. Unlike its competitor, every from Moe’s because with tax, it always upcoming year. Hackett said she was soft taco, quesadilla or burrito. Th e meal at Moe’s includes a side of chips. stressed because she could not return restaurant off ers rice, beans, a choice Senior Kyle Krzastek said he eats at “I go the extra mile and to a question once she answered it. of meat and other toppings to satisfy Moe’s at least twice a month. pay $2 more to add its patrons’ taste buds. “I like the rich taste much better than Arantes said there was not much guacamole to my order.” preparation off ered in school for the “I go the extra mile and pay $2 more Chipotle. It’s a little more expensive, fi rst MAP, so she had to depend on her to add guacamole to my order,” Senior but it is defi nitely worth it,” Krzastek prior knowledge. JR Rivera said. “It is kind of pricey, said. comes out to an even dollar or half dol- Stevens confi rmed that the MAP is but it is defi nitely worth $9 for every- Is the buzz about burritos worth all lar amount. Th is is convenient because cumulative. thing.” of the attention? Seniors Jose Polanco customers do not have to rummage for “Preparation for any test should begin Rivera said he has been eating at and Danny Tallent say no. change. Moe’s pricing is similar, but on the fi rst day of class. Th is includes Chipotle since he was a freshman. He Polanco got straight to the specifi cs, not as consumer-friendly. paying attention during class, tak- said he goes there for lunch about four explaining that he does not like when So diff erent, yet so alike, the battle ing good notes, studying, completing times a week, orders three soft tacos diff erent foods touch each other. Mix- between the grills remains on the ta- homework assignments and reviewing every time and still has not gotten ing ingredients like rice, beans, corn ble. study materials on a regular basis,” said tired of it. and cheese does not appeal to him. Stevens. “Sometimes the chips are a little too Th erefore, Chipotle and Moe’s do not November 2013 TheLighthouse 5 Former ‘Th e Lighthouse’ editors bring their ‘fabulous’ style to college

By Nicole Plonski from the washer to the dryer. relevance of iPod classic.” For this as- dependence,” DiPisa said. She said she “I have a plan for myself,” Foti said. signment, she interviewed students to loves being on her own because she can Gianna DiPisa and Michelle Foti, She wants to become a broadcast jour- see if they still use older Apple products manage her time without anyone telling former editors in chief of “Th e Light- nalist in the entertainment industry. or if they prefer its newer technology. her how to do so. house,” have entered a new chapter Working for E! News and red carpet Foti said she intends to major in jour- DiPisa said she is currently not very in their lives. However, they have not events is what she wishes for her future. nalism. She is currently enrolled in a involved in extracurricular activities forgotten to bring their “fabulous”—as Foti said along with doing television course entitled Writing for the Media. on campus. Instead, she is focusing on they say—ways along with them. work, she wants to write as a blogger DiPisa is majoring in psychology at establishing a good academic standing. Foti is living on campus at Seton Hall and freelancer. Ramapo College Nonetheless, she said she has attended University in South Orange. She said Foti is preparing in Mahwah with campus events including a hike to the she had to get used to a very diff erent herself for a ca- career aspirations Ramapo Mountains. schedule and being away from her fam- reer in the media in guidance coun- While DiPisa’s favorite part of college ily, but she said she has now gotten into by contributing seling. is the free time and taking a shuttle with the groove. to “Th e Setonian,” “I may write her friends to New York City, the Gar- “[College] is the place where I have to SHU’s weekly stu- for my college den State Plaza in Paramus and Wood- begin making a name for myself and so dent newspaper, newspaper, but I bury Commons in Central Valley, she I happily force myself to be 100 percent and working as a think that will be said learning how to manage all her me 100 percent of the time. Th is is what news anchor on the extent of my reading assignments is challenging. She will set me apart from those around me, Pirate TV, the uni- journalism ca- said although college requires less class what will make me shine from the dull- versity’s broadcast reer,” DiPisa said. time than high school, to be successful, ness of insecurity,” Foti said. channel, whose She said she is not a student must be responsible and ded- She said the best parts of the college coverage is avail- taking any jour- icate time for studying. experience is being treated as an adult able on its Face- nalism courses Th e process of picking out, applying to and having freedom. An aspect of be- book page. because they do and selecting a college is a stressful part ing on her own that she is less fond of Her fi rst article not fi t into her of junior and senior year. Th is brunette is doing laundry, which requires her to for “Th e Setonian” schedule. and blonde were doing just that not too walk down to the basement and back to is entitled, “Stu- “I am enjoying long ago. Now, they are in the midst of the third fl oor as well as transfer clothes dents disagree on Courtesy of Nicole Plonski my newfound in- a brand new adventure. Part I: New teachers and staff join LHS By Viviana Perez Ms. Camilleri, school Ms. Martins, Mrs. Sapone, psychologist and learning disabilities Chemistry teacher With the start of a new school year, case manager on the teacher-consultant “I have been a teacher LHS welcomes new teachers and staff . Child Study Team on the Child Study for 13 years in another “Th e Lighthouse” caught up with “I hope to optimize Team district. I look forward some of them to ask what they hope student academic “I hope to provide to bring my experience to contribute to the LHS community. achievement and overall success guidance to students with specifi c and enthusiasm of my through collaboration with the LHS individual needs throughout their hands-on approach to my new science Ms. Burns, English staff , students and parents. I also educational experience/plan while classes.” I, English II and hope to be a resource to students attending LHS.” Writing from the needing social and/or emotional Mrs. Seibles, Mr. Rasczyk, Math Cinematic support.” Chemistry and 9, Math 12 and Experience teacher Mr. Howard, Speech Forensics teacher Geometry Lab “I hope to contribute teacher “I hope to provide stu- teacher a positive attitude “I hope to be a helpful dents hands-on lesson “I hope to contribute and my love of literature.” educator and resource plans to make science a positive attitude and for both students and fun and interesting.” leadership to the LHS community. I parents regarding am also looking to give back to the speech and language Photos courtesy of Viviana Perez community that has helped get me to development.” where I am today.” LHS plays pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Gillian Bove “It’s just good to show that even makes it a little closer to home. When high school athletes care about breast we can support [cancer] by any means, When people think of October, cancer,” Senior Varsity Football Play- we defi nitely will,” Hykey said. witches, ghosts and goblins typically er Kyle Krzastek said. “I wear [pink] LHS also celebrated National Breast come to mind. However, at LHS it is all to show that I’m aware of struggling Cancer Awareness Month during about the pink. breast cancer patients.” Homecoming Week. On Oct. 23, stu- Last month, almost every sports Not only did football players support dents earned spirit points for their team was fi lled with splashes of pink this cause, but new and exciting ideas class by sporting their best pink tee during its games in recognition of kicked their way into girls soccer. Girls and accessories. Homecoming Week National Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Coach Ms. Hykey said with the Month. support of soccer parents, they intro- “I wear [pink] to show duced pink to the fi eld. that I’m aware of Hykey said one student’s mother bought pink corner struggling breast cancer fl ags for the home games. patients.” Th e same mother bought the team pink socks to wear certainly would not have been com- for away games. Students plete without this special day of also wore pink pre-wrap and awareness. shoelaces to complete the “Including important causes, such ensemble. as Breast Cancer Day, during such a Hykey said she shows her popular time is a good way to properly support as well by pulling out bring awareness to a good cause,” said Courtesy of Samantha Da Silva Senior Class President Daniela Sirio. Sophomores Melissa Flores, Isabella Montalvo and her own pink shoe laces. Courtesy of Gillian Bove Gabriella Infurna (left to right) sport pink clothing in “Having had a player on my Senior Kyle Krzastek stands in his pink honor of breast cancer awareness. team battle through cancer accessories against Harrison on Oct. 18. November 2013 6 TheLighthouse Whether home or in the city, Turkey day is game day Th anksgiving traditions are here to stay By Matt DeMarco with big hits and big plays. Th ese two ing the Macy’s Day Parade or viewing teams played earlier in the season and By Kristen D’Amico it on television. Th anksgiving Day games are fi nally the Steelers won with a game-winning Th anksgiving is a time to give thanks “I like to see which new artists will here. Th ese three National Football fi eld goal. for family, friends and more. It is also perform,” Bermudez said. She said her League games will begin at 12:30 p.m., Sophomore Vincent Dorio is one of a time to celebrate traditions. Some favorite acts in the Macy’s Day Parade 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Th e matchups the many who plan to watch America’s people delight in holiday meals; oth- include the numbers from Broadway change every year, but the Detroit Li- game on Th anksgiving. ers watch or attend the Macy’s Day ons and Dallas Cowboys play annually. “My favorite part of watching foot- Parade; still others watch football on Th e Macy’s Day Parade, Th is year, the Lions will play the ball on Th anksgiving is watching all television. which takes place Green Bay Packers during the early the games with my family and cheer- Some traditions are food-oriented, game, the Oakland Raiders will com- ing for our favorite teams,” Dorio such as cooking a favorite meal or bak- annually in New York City, pete against the Cowboys in the after- said. He predicts his favorite team, ing with family. is iconically associated noon and the Pittsburgh Steelers will the Cowboys, will win along with the “My traditions usually are eating at with Th anksgiving. go head to head with the Baltimore Packers and Steelers. my house with my mom’s side of the Ravens during primetime. All games Th e pros are not the only ones spend- ing their holiday playing football. family,” Sophomore Marisa Cervino musicals, performances by cheerlead- are rivalry games, as is the tradition, Certain high school teams play on said. Cervino said her favorite meals ers and dances starring the Rockettes. which adds more intensity and mean- Th anksgiving as well. include turkey, cornbread and stuffi ng. Th is year will be the eighty-seventh ing to the events. According to Head Football Coach “My traditions involve watching foot- anniversary of the Macy’s Day Parade. Although some may say the outcomes Mr. Castagnetti, up until 2008, LHS ball and eating,” Sophomore Vincent According to CBS, on average, about are obvious, they are not. Th e Packers used to be among them. However, Dorio said. 3.5 million people line the streets of are always a powerhouse team, but once the state playoff dates changed, a Dorio said his family comes over and New York City to watch the parade and with the injuries they have suff ered lot of schools discontinued the tradi- the guys watch football while eating about 50 million people watch it on and facing the threat of Lions Quar- tion in order to avoid injury before the turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes and television. terback Matthew Staff ord and Wide most important games of the season. cornbread. He said he enjoys this time, Junior Norilynne Witt said her favor- Receiver Calvin Johnson, Jr., this will Assistant Football Coach Goff said he which he spends with his dad, brother, ite Th anksgiving tradition is watching be a high scoring game expected to was lucky enough to play football on cousins, uncles and grandfather. the Detroit Lions football game with run down to the wire. Th anksgiving. Th e Monroe Township Th e Macy’s Day Parade, which takes her dad. She said she values this cus- Th e game between the Raiders and graduate played a rivalry game every place annually in New York City, is tom most because she and her family Cowboys will be determined based on year against South River High School. iconically associated with Th anks- love watching football. how well the Cowboys’ banged up de- “I enjoyed playing in that game be- giving. Th e parade consists of giant Each family has its own unique tra- fense can control Raiders Dual Th reat cause it was an extra game that I balloons, some of the nation’s best ditions. Th e food, parades and football Quarterback Terrelle Pryor. looked forward [in order] to end the marching bands and huge fl oats. games are among the annual rituals Finally, as always, the Steelers vs. season on a good note,” Goff said. Sophomore Ashley Bermudez said LHS students prize. Ravens game will be a defensive battle she celebrates Th anksgiving by attend- How do you celebrate Th anksgiving? Compiled by Emily Ortega “It is usually held at my house “Usually on Th anksgiving, I start and I have a small family. So, all the morning off by putting the “I have Th anksgiving dinner with my cousins come over and we turkey in the oven and running my dad’s family and then we play have fi ve or six courses. Th en, I to Sports Authority to do a lit- football. Later during the day, just spend my whole day with my tle shopping. I come home and I go to my grandparents’ house family and my cousins usually help fi nish the cooking before down the shore. Th en, we have sleep over till the next day. Th en, the whole family comes over. dessert and stuff down there. On the day aft er that, my grandma’s We watch football. We stuff our- the morning of Th anksgiving, my family and friends come over and selves at an early dinner. Th en, mom makes cinnamon buns.” then they celebrate Th anksgiving I head over to my fi ance’s house Evan Amin, Class of 2016 with them.” and start it all over again.” Gina Bonacarti, Class of 2015 Ms. Florczynski, Math Teacher “I go to my aunt’s house and we eat turkey, stuffi ng, mashed pota- “My family comes over to my “I usually go to a relative’s house toes. And she makes a bunch of house and they bring diff erent and we spend the day watching other stuff , but it’s kind of weird, types of food. We eat turkey and football and eating a traditional so I don’t really eat it. Sometimes Mexican food. We have a big par- holiday meal.” we go over to my uncle’s house, ty. Before we start eating, we go to Ms. Coppola but it’s kind of far. So, I don’t go church [and] we pray before we every year.” e at .” Janie Mackin, Class of 2017 Irving Madrid, Class of 2014

LHS takes on Homecoming Week

Courtesy of Ashley Bermudez Courtesy of Christie Zembryski Courtesy of Briana Th omas Courtesy of Bianca Fata Students participate in the Homecoming Week evening events which include the Powder Puff game, dance and football game against Garfi eld High School. November 2013 TheLighthouse 7 Boston Red Sox strike down the Red Birds of St. Louis By Paul Serrano games over the years. He said the new Wild Card Red Sox would make the World Series and he picked games are good for baseball because they offer all the Dodgers to win it all. The baseball playoffs finally came to an end with teams an equal chance of making the playoffs. Baseball Coach Radigan, another Yankees fan, the St. Louis Cardinals falling to the Boston Red Sox “It brings out the competition. This new Wild Card said it was a tough year for them and he hopes they four games to two in the 109th World Series. game allows teams to make a run late in the season,” bounce back next season. The last time the Sox won the Series at home was in Servideo said. As a coach for the Lyndhurst American Legion, 1918 over the Chicago Cubs. This was the first time With 500 wins as a high school baseball coach to a summer baseball program in which players from Boston has been to the Fall Classic since 2007, when his credit, Servideo knows what it is like to have different towns come together to play for one team, they won in four games against the Colorado Rock- home field advantage. Radigan has seen a lot of players come and go. Among ies. “It plays a big part [in] the game today. It’s like an- them was Vinny Mazzaro, who is now a pitcher for The Cardinals, who played consistently all year, other man on the field,” Servideo said. the Pittsburgh Pirates. harnessed little media attention leading up to this Before the playoffs, Servideo’s predictions were “He was outstanding and a hard worker and put year’s World Series. That was due to the fact that that the Red Sox and Dodgers would make it to the a lot of time into his game,” Radigan said. “It’s a the Los Angeles Dodgers spent a great deal of mon- World Series. pleasure to see someone you know and coached out ey over the year to rebuild its team and played great “They are the two best teams out there,” Servideo there.” baseball throughout the season. said. Having watched the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout The Dodgers were expected to be playing late into Also a Yankees fan, History Teacher Mr. Newman, the season, Radigan said he regards them as an un- October, but St. Louis outplayed them for the final who roots for the New York Mets as well, agreed that derdog team. spot in the World Series. This makes it the second the Wild Card is good for the game of baseball. “Their pitching staff is deep, bullpen is strong and time in three years that St. Louis made it to the end. Newman said Major League Baseball should con- they can manufacture runs,” Radigan said. The team won in 2011 against the Texas Rangers in sider making the game best out of three. However, This was the Pirates’ first time in the playoffs since seven games. he said that is unlikely because of the long season 1992. Twenty-one years is the longest drought of any Head Baseball Coach Servideo, a longtime New they currently play. team in the four major sports, according to ESPN. York Yankees fan, said he has seen plenty of Yankees Like Servideo, Newman predicted the Dodgers and NBA bounces into 2013-2014 season Which NBA team will By Luis Quezada overall, this just adds up to the great competition have the best record at there will be in this season,” Nomura said. As the National Basketball Association season Junior Jordan Stuart does not share Nomura’s un- the end of the regular kicks off, many questions arise in the minds of bas- certainty. ketball fans. Will the Miami Heat three-peat? Could “The Miami Heat will be the best team in the reg- Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls dominate as he did ular season because of the dominance of LeBron season? before his knee injury? Will the Brooklyn Nets live James and Dwayne Wade if they manage to stay up to the hype, or are they going to suffer the same healthy,” Stuart said, explaining that the New York fate as the 2012-2013 Los Angeles Lakers? The ques- Knicks also have a chance to emerge as champions. tions continue and the answers are what keep fans Injured players—including Kobe Bryant, Danny anxious for the games ahead. Granger, Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose—are hop- Every team has a lot to prove this season. Coming ing to come back this season to help their teams win. off of two consecutive championship years winning If they can stay healthy, they will impact the out- the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat will have to fight its comes of the games. way back to the top. However, this year is expected “The Indiana Pacers, with their All-Star Forward to be a lot tougher for the Heat. Danny Granger coming back from injury, and their “It won’t be easy for any team to win games, in- young, athletic group of guys, will for sure be at the cluding the Heat. There are so many teams who have top,” Senior Jonathan Espinoza said, adding, “Der- recruited many great players for their teams,” said rick Rose is a former [Most Valuable Player] that has Junior Jim Nomura. He specifically referenced the the ability to slash past defenders and lead his team Miami Heat Brooklyn Nets, who have recruited All-Star Players to victory.” Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, and the Golden State With so many changes and key players back on the Brooklyn Nets Warriors, who added All-Star Andre Iguodala to court, fans hope to get their questions answered and their team this year. see some epic games this season because basketball Oklahoma City Thunder “There have been many other trades as well, but is finally back. San Antonio Spurs “The Lighthouse” congratulates the following students who qualified for this year’s Bergen County Chorus: New York Knicks Shanice Aquino, Sarah Lee, Rachel Palmisano, Other Natalie Vendola, Norilynne Witt & Emily Young Courtesy of Luis Quezada and Esin Murat Sixty-eight LHS students were surveyed. Homecoming Week Hallway Decorating

Courtesy of Samantha Da Silva Each grade level decorated its hallway in the annual hallway decorating contest. First place was awarded to the sophomore class with its theme of the Arctic. November 2013 8 TheLighthouse IOS 7 stirs up mixed reviews Spice up the season with pumpkin feeling up-to-date [with] the new and By Gina Minervini day,” said Freshman Andrew Mayews- improved technology that Apple has to By Julie Pacillo ki, an employee of the Lyndhurst Pas- On Sept. 18, Apple released an up- off er,” Cairns said. Fall is in full swing and so is pumpkin try Shop. date for its devices. Unlike iOS 6, which Although Cairns updated her iPhone, spice. Stores and restaurants are tak- Ruiz and Mayewski said the pumpkin bears a simple design for its apps and a she said she would have preferred to ing full advantage of this mouthwater- fl avor is generally enjoyed by adults. small lock screen, iOS 7 has a sleeker stay with iOS 6 because she was already ing fl avor and scent. However, they said once children try design for its apps and a much larger familiar with it. According to a “Forbes” article by Mi- it, they are also hooked. lock screen. Even though it is available Freshman Akin Akar also updated cheline Maynard entitled “How Star- Pumpkin is not only a fl avor, but also to anyone with an Apple device, users his iPhone on the release date. Unlike bucks Changed Pumpkin Spice Into a widely-sold smell. can continue using iOS 6 if they prefer. Cairns, he favors iOS 7. A Marketing Bonanza,” the Pumpkin “I love having my candles lit at all “I haven’t updated to iOS 7 because “I fi nd iOS 7 more entertaining than Spice Latte is by far the most popular times. Th e pumpkin scents are defi - I’m very skeptical about it. I don’t iOS 6, and I love that the iPhone is more seasonal beverage in Starbucks’ line- nitely my favorites,” Sophomore feel the need to change what’s already colorful and is overall a more brilliant up. Th e fl avored latte, which is off ered Brooke Jinks said. “If I could buy the working to my satisfaction,” Freshman phone,” Akar said. starting at the beginning of Septem- whole collection of these candles, I Shauna Voza said. Th ough Akar likes iOS 7, he said he ber, generated $80 million in revenue would.” Even though Voza is content with iOS was annoyed that it took the whole last fall. Bath & Body Works sells several 6, she said she is missing out on some night to upload the new version. How- “Pumpkin is the most delicious way to pumpkin spice products, including new iOS 7 features such as iTunes Ra- ever, he said he was glad he did not have start off the season,” English Teacher candles. According to the company’s dio, an app that allows users free and to delete any apps or photos to success- Mrs. Ruiz said. She said she is known as offi cial website, the Pumpkin Cupcake unlimited access to music. Wi-Fi is not fully make the download. the pumpkin pie maker at her Th anks- and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin can- required to use iTunes Radio and it According to Apple’s website, iOS 7’s giving table. Th is year, Ruiz also start- dles are its best sellers. does not use data. goal is to “take an experience people ed making pumpkin pie dip, which she Although pumpkin spice is very pop- Freshman Olivia Cairns decided to love and make it better, to make it even serves with Graham Crackers. ular, not everyone likes it. update her iPhone the day iOS 7 came simpler, more useful and more enjoy- “I love this dip and it is so easy to “Th e fl avor has too much spice in it, out. able.” Students like Akar believe Apple make. Even my two daughters who are and I don’t like that at all,” Freshman “I chose to update my iPhone because has met these objectives. only three and fi ve years old were able Jeremy Ayala said. “It doesn’t sit well I felt that doing this would be a way of to help,” Ruiz said. in my stomach either.” Th e Lyndhurst Pastry Shop celebrates Th e only way a person can know if autumn by off ering a Pumpkin Italian pumpkin spice is for him or her is by Ice, a seasonal fl avor whose recipe was giving it a chance. created by Jerry Lanzerotti, “I would encourage just about anyone the shop’s owner. to try a pumpkin spice product,” “Pumpkin seems to be the Jinks said. fl avor that runs out by the end of the

Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe 16 ounces of Cool Whip 2 small boxes of vanilla pudding mix (do not make pudding) Small can of pumpkin 3 tablespoons of pumpkin spice mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon

Mix ingredients together and serve chilled with Graham Crackers. Courtesy of Shauna Voza and Gina Minervini Th e iOS 6 (left) has a simple design and a small lock screen. Th e iOS 7 (right), which Courtesy of Mrs. Ruiz and Julie Pacillo Clip Art premiered on Sept. 18, has a sleeker design and a much larger lock screen. courtesy of OpenClipArt.org Catch up with the deeper meanings behind dreams By Emma Flusk again. Dreaming of childhood could in- wild. A mild dream would be a dream push people away. dicate a yearning for fewer worries and that is simply a residue of the day. Th is Falco said the most common types of Imagine laying on a beach. It’s the responsibilities, according to dream- could pertain to dreaming of certain dreams are those that address anxiety. perfect summer day for relaxing with moods.com, a dream analysis website. people, items or events a person sees Examples of these dreams are being a cold beverage. You feel Hild confi rmed that this or thinks about during the day. A wild late, falling or being chased. Th ough the warmth of the sun’s interpretation relates to dream could be dreaming unconscious Skwara may think that her dream is rays shining on you as her own feelings. wishes. Th is relates to seeing a beach odd, dreams of being chased are actu- they mix with the cool “I worry about what in a dream. Upon waking up, that per- ally common. breeze coming from the people think of me. I son would realize relaxation is needed. Junior Frankie Perez said he had a waves crashing on the have low self-esteem,” Junior Alicja Skwara recounted a dream that he fell asleep in class. Ac- shore. All of a sudden, Hild said. dream in which she saw a skunk. cording to experienceproject.com, an- you hear a loud beeping Children, for the most “I was walking and this skunk started other dream interpretation website, if sound. It’s your alarm part, do not worry about chasing me. I ran into this house and one dreams of falling asleep in an un- and it is 6 a.m. on a cold what their peers may I could hear the skunk outside growl- natural place, there may be some sort November morning. think of them until they ing. Th ere was a bat lying next to me, of sickness or broken engagement in a If you have a peace- reach the age of seven, so I picked it up and went outside and person’s life. Perez said this interpreta- ful dream like this, you according to Psycholo- it snuck up behind me and said ‘boo,’” tion is not relevant to him. are most likely craving gist Jean Piaget. Skwara said. American Philosopher Henry David some tranquility in your So, it would make sense According to dreammoods.com, see- Th oreau is known for saying, “Dreams life. Dreaming of a calm for Hild to have this ing a skunk in one’s dream can mean are the touchstones of our characters.” beach scene may be your dream as a teenager. Th is the person is suppressing his or her Nonetheless, it is important to re- escape for a few hours phenomenon is acknowl- own feelings or that he or she is push- member that nobody can truly tell from school, homework, Courtesy of Nicole Plonski edged by some theorists ing people away. what another individual’s dream sports and chores. as unconscious wishing. Skwara said this analysis is correct means, so it is up to each person to de- Senior Jackie Hild said she had a re- Psychology in Literature Teacher Mrs. because she does suppress her feel- code their meanings. cent dream about being a child once Falco said dreams range from mild to ings. However, she said she does not November 2013 TheLighthouse 9 IPads bring iProblems and iOpportunities to students By Lindsay Henning because now I don’t have to carry around so many aides, but if Wi-Fi is not accessible, their function books…. It’s easier to look up problems and to find is limited. With students differing in their views, it IPads have been at LHS since September of last what I’m looking for.” appears the iPad debate will continue as long as the year. The device was introduced to serve as a resource Sometimes, however, iPads serve as a disturbance technology is present at LHS. for students and teachers. However, not all students in class. use their iPads in class because some teachers pro- “I don’t use [the iPad] because teachers think it’s a hibit their use due to the accessibility of games and distraction,” Sophomore Rosemary Reyes said. “All open internet. students want to do is play games instead of learn.” So, are iPads just an extra weight for students to Bekker disagrees, explaining, “It’s only a distrac- carry or a valuable academic tool? tion if you make it one.” ”The iPad is really convenient for schoolwork be- Another problem associated with the iPad is its un- cause I always have it on me,” Senior Jenna DiTom- reliable connection to the internet, which prevents maso said. students from accessing email. She explained that the iPad has actually helped “I think a lot of students have been really appre- her accomplish her homework when she otherwise hensive lately because of internet and email not would not have been able to get it done. working,” DiTommaso said. “My laptop was not working a few weeks last year, “We never have Wi-Fi, so when the school has to fix so I had to do a lot of assignments on it. The iPad just [the iPads], it interrupts everything else going on [in made it easier for me to do schoolwork based off of school],” Reyes said, since students are sometimes my schedule,” DiTommaso said. pulled out of class to receive technical support. Sophomore Chris Bekker agreed with DiTommaso Therefore, they lose out on learning time. saying, “The iPad made [schoolwork] easier for me The iPad offers apps that can be used as learning Courtesy of Assmaa Elbanna Al-Assad remains president as Syria’s civil war continues By Assmaa Elbanna against the government. The rebels wished to over- a peace between al-Assad and insurgents and [cre- throw the regime that forbids them to freely express ate] a government that includes both parties that Guns shooting, rivers of blood covering the roads, their ideas and points of view with which the gov- could possibly rule Syria peacefully,” History Teacher children starving, houses and buildings destroyed, ernment disagrees. Those who engage in these activ- Mr. Kiefer said. carnage everywhere. This has been the crisis Syrians ities are sent directly to prison. Thus, the nation has Regarding the United States’ potential involve- have been enduring for the past three years as a re- been forced to listen and obey. ment in the crisis, History Teacher Mr. Clifford said, sult of a brutal civil war. “I think some [Syrians] still stick with al-Assad out “From America’s view, there are a couple options we Syria, officially known as the Syrian Arab Republic, of fear and maybe because his supporters don’t want considered. We decided that instead of using mili- is a country in Western Asia. to change their type of government,” History Teach- tary force, we are going to try to deal with Syria’s It is known for its fertile plains, high mountains, er Mr. Tessalone said. government diplomatically.” He said, “The best solu- deserts and diverse ethnic and religious groups. Based on term limits, al-Assad is scheduled to leave tion would be to have al-Assad step down. [For the] Bashar al-Assad has ruled Syria as president since the presidency in Spring 2014. However, there is people of Syria to vote democratically for a leader, July 2000. His father, Hafez al-Assad, presided over speculation that he will re-elect himself or refuse to that is the best way to end the violence.” Syria as Defense Minister from 1970-2000 as a result step down. According to a CNN article, the UN reports that of a military coup. The al-Assad family is from the The United Nations is attempting to resolve the as of Sept. 2013, more than 100,000 Syrians have Ba’ath political party, which has ruled the country national conflict, which grew worse after an Aug. 21 been killed in the civil war. The humanitarian crisis even before the al-Assad dynasty came into power. massacre on the outskirts of Damascus, the capital is worsening, as the majority of children can no lon- In March 2011, a civil war commenced with a group city. On this date, the government used its chemical ger attend school and deadly diseases are starting to of uprisings considered to be an extension of the weapons to kill approximately 1,400 civilians. How- appear as a result of pollution caused by the nuclear Arab Spring, the mass movement of revolutions in ever, the regime disputes this fact, saying the oppo- attack. In desperation, Syrians are also abandoning the Middle East. At this time, the Syrians split into sition fighters were the ones responsible. the country, seeking refugee status in other nations. two groups: supporters of the government and rebels “The best solution is that [the] UN has to negotiate Sleepless students head to Slumpsville By Ashley Stephens into three sections, each being about ery night. I don’t find it that hard to recuperate and regenerate. So, if you eight hours. [Teenagers] especially balance sports and honors classes be- worked out, need to make more mus- The blaring of an alarm snares need eight hours, sometimes more. I cause I usually just stay up late doing cle tissue, digest your food or get ready through groggy eardrums and a tired get about six hours a night, but I would my work,” Cirne said. for the next day, it is the body’s way of groan ensues. It is time to prepare for like to get more,” Biology Teacher Dr. Cirne said the latest she has stayed up recovering. If you do not get enough yet another school day. Dunn said. on a school night was until about 2 or sleep, you [tend] to become agitated Fatigued bodies trickle through the Although it 2:30 a.m. Although and irritable…. Your judgment goes front doors of LHS bright and early, is unrealistic getting six hours down. Your decision making process while others drift in tardy. Television to obtain eight of sleep is Cirne’s doesn’t work as well and your skills go commercials refer to that “10:30 feel- hours of sleep habit, she said it is down as well,” Dunn said. ing,” yet students are longing for their every night due not enough for her. While some students cherish every pillows and blankets by 9 a.m. These to homework, “I get between moment of sleep they can get, others are the signs of insufficient sleep, and after school jobs five to seven hours are content with minimal rest. Sopho- they are evident in the faces roaming and extracurric- per night, which I more Randhir Singh said the six hours LHS’s halls. ular activities, it usually regret the of sleep he gets each night is enough. In a generation of video gamers and is what students next day because I “It doesn’t really affect me or my con- night owls, teenagers often hold sleep should strive for can’t stop yawning centration skills in school,” Singh said. in lower regard than socializing and in order to main- and have trouble Whether it be six, seven or eight other interests. Yet when it comes tain a healthy concentrating on hours, it is important to get a healthy down to it, sleep is very important, lifestyle. what I’m learning dose of sleep every night because teen- particularly for young, growing ado- Freshman Lind- in class. It’s defi- agers are still growing and developing, lescents. This explains why parents try say Cirne, who nitely not enough according to Dunn. to enforce reasonable “bedtimes” for balances honors sleep for me,” So, rather than bragging to friends their children. classes, band Sophomore Nico- about who in the group stayed up the Courtesy of Nicolette Pezzolla Everyone has heard that the healthy lessons and a lette Pezzolla said. latest, students might consider going amount of sleep to get is eight hours varsity spot on both the cheerleading Whether a student is clicking away home and getting a good night’s rest per night, but why is that the magic and cross country teams said she is on a smartphone after midnight or so they feel rejuvenated the next day. number? familiar with the difficulty of getting working on homework, lack of sleep “Eight [hours] is the kind of standard adequate rest. can have serious consequences. we use because it breaks up the day “I get six hours of sleep mostly ev- “Sleep allows time for the body to November 2013 10 TheLighthouse LHS adds new ways to stay in shape “ e Lighthouse” Sta By Samantha Da Silva have a co-op team with North Arling- congratulates Andrew Cosman ton High School for crew, but it was Th is school year, LHS is adding two ultimately decided against due to the for earning a Th ird Place award new sports to its athletic roster. Boys expense and limited interest, Servideo from the Garden State ice hockey will be off ered as a winter said. sport and boys volleyball will debut in “It’s very expensive to budget the Scholastic Press Association for the spring. team,” Servideo said, explaining that his illustration in the Athletic Director Mr. Servideo said boats and equipment are costly. ice hockey will be a co-op program with According to Servideo, a boat can April 2013 issue. Paramus High School. Practices will range from 30 to 40 thousand dollars. take place at the Ice House in Hacken- He also said North Arlington High sack. School already has approximately 45 Servideo said 45 boys expressed in- students interested in its crew teams, terest in volleyball, excluding current so it does not need to be part of a co-op freshmen. Practices will be held in the program. gym. Servideo put to rest rumors regard- Junior Paul Carey is one of the boys ing a new tennis team, explaining LHS interested in joining the boys volley- will not adopt the sport because the ball team. school does not have courts, which “It is a great way to stay in shape. means they would either need to be Since it’s an extracurricular activity, it built or rented. looks good for college and it seems like “Th e issue with renting tennis courts a ton of fun,” Carey said. is that we might have to share with According to Servideo, the exposure public fi gures,” Servideo said. Th ere- students get from playing gym volley- fore, LHS would likely lose out on play- ball has generated interest in off ering ing time. it as a competitive, extra-curricular Another new sports addition at LHS sport for boys. is the Fencing Club, which is advised “Boys have always seen volleyball as by Business and Technology Teacher a competitive sport that they want Mrs. Weckstein. A total of 67 students to play,” Junior Michael Hayes said. expressed interest in participating in “Since its only [been] for girls, we nev- the Fencing Club, which meets on the er really had a chance to come out for fourth Wednesday of every month. the team.” LHS has not had a Fencing Club since Hayes said he may join the volley- 2006, according to Weckstein. ball team, but is undecided because it Weckstein said fencing equipment would require him to leave the track runs around $160 per player. She said team. she used to have fencing gear students Servideo said boys volleyball and ice could use. However, it was ruined hockey are being off ered because in a during Hurricane Irene due to fl ooding survey conducted last year, students in her basement. indicated high interest in these sports. Weckstein said her main goal is to Th e additions also come in response to turn the Fencing Club into a winter the popularity of boys track and base- sports team that would be a part of a ball, which cannot fully accommodate league competing against other high the demand, according to Servideo. schools such as Bergen Technical, Boys track now has over 100 partici- Fair Lawn, Newark, Northern High- pants and baseball has about 50 mem- lands, Teaneck and Wayne Valley High bers. Schools. It was rumored that LHS would also Cheerleaders off er cheers about the sport they love By Briana Th omas senior has a cheerleader. Some even Varsity Cheerleader Ashley Bermudez Bermudez cheers for Sophomore have more than one, Ruiz said. She said. Running Back Isaiah Helmes. He is Some say cheerleaders are a nones- explained that the team’s cheers are Bermudez, who has been cheering for number 34 on the team, so her cheer sential presence at football games and primarily directed toward the football seven years, said she likes cheering be- for him is: “Helmes my man, he’ll do that they do not really matter, but Var- players. cause it is fun to learn the routines and the best he can. He’s 34 and ready to sity Coach Ruiz disagrees. "Th e girls are always asking me if they support the football team. She said her score, now watch him do his thing, “Th e girls are not accessories. Th ey’re can cheer towards the fi eld so they can favorite part of cheering is stunting. Yeah!” there to excite the crowd and hopefully watch the game and see what is going cheer the team to victory,” Ruiz said. on," Ruiz said. She said the cheerleaders’ philoso- LHS Varsity Cheerleader Gianna Jac- phy is evident from the message on obelli has been cheering from a very the back of last year’s cheering t-shirt, young age. Her mom decided to expose which reads, “Just because we don’t her daughter to the sport since she had cross the goal line doesn’t mean we been a cheerleader. can’t change the score.” Jacobelli said she enjoys cheering be- Ruiz has coached the varsity cheer- cause it is a thrill and a fun activity to leading team for fi ve years now. She do with friends. started cheering when she was in "We bring more pep to the fans be- third grade and continued all the way cause when they see the cheerleaders through her senior year at LHS. She jumping around and having fun, they cheered for football and basketball, start to do it," Jacobelli said. serving as captain of both squads Jacobelli cheers for Senior Kicker Ir- during her senior year. Additionally, ving Madrid, whose number is 82. she did competition cheering. "We are there to support the football At the football games, each cheer- players while also bringing pep to the leader cheers specifi cally for one of the fans. When there's more cheers for the Courtesy of Bianca Fata players. Th e girls choose these players team, the guys get more into the game Th e cheerleaders perform their halftime routine during a game against Garfi eld High based on seniority, making sure every and are more determined," Junior School on Oct. 25. November 2013 TheLighthouse 11 Football tackled by tough season By Anthony Dell’Aquila really hard and you get up, it’s a great feeling,” St. Helaire said. Th e LHS football team has tackled an Sophomore Rami Abdallah is an LHS exciting season. Th e captains this year football fan who shows his Lyndhurst are Senior Quarterback John Hoff and spirit by attending all of the team’s Senior Lineman Nick Antorio. As of games. He said he enjoys watching the Oct. 31, the team’s record was 2-5. big plays and seeing the team score Head Coach Castagnetti said his main touchdowns. In one word, he describes goal is to see the team win as many the team as “fi erce,” explaining that games as it can this season. they have a lot of strong players and “Th e team should work on playing the will to succeed. more as a team and less as individuals,” Sophomore Isaiah Rojas, a former Castagnetti said. “Th e team is dedicat- LHS football player, said he too likes ed, they put in a lot of summer work watching the games. Th ough he did and did everything they were asked.” not return to the team this year, he Castagnetti said his motivation to still fi nds the time to attend all of the be a coach comes from his own memo- home games and wears Lyndhurst ap- ries of the coaches he admired. He is a parel to demonstrate his support. 1988 graduate of LHS. “Even though we aren’t doing very “Lyndhurst pride is in my blood,” [well] this year… I see the fi re. I know Castagnetti said. what it is like because I’m a previous Quintin St. Helaire, a sophomore player,” Rojas said. wide receiver, said he is enjoying his As spectators fi ght to stay warm in fi rst year on varsity. Being so young, the cold weather, the football team Courtesy of Tiana Douglas he said he fi nds it challenging to play and coaches are fi ghting other teams Th e football team huddles up before running out on the fi eld at their Homecoming against older and larger opponents. to represent the best LHS has to off er. game against Garfi eld High School on Oct. 25. “I love to get hit. When you get hit Second in the league, Boys soccer builds brotherhood By Jennifer Wartel game against New Milford High School cross country crosses fi nish on Oct. 3. He will be out for the rest of After fi nishing last season 10-7, the By Joelle Voza “I joined because I became very close the season. with Coach Picardo during track sea- boys soccer team had high expecta- “My injury aff ects me because it [is] Th e cross country team kicked off its son,” Houlihan said. “He encouraged tions for this season. Senior Captain my senior year to carry my team to the season with a win for the boys on Sept. me to join and told me that it would Matt Lemke said the team had its top by being a captain,” Polito said. 18 at Garrett Mountain against Ruth- make me a better runner [as well as] sights set on winning a county game “We came together and realized it was erford and Manchester Regional High person and teach me how to push my tournament, playing a home game for our year to shine.” Schools. At the end of the season, they limits. I soon realized this was all true.” the fi rst round of states and fi nishing Although he cannot play, Polito said were ranked second in the league. McDermott said he likes to run cross the season 13-3. However, these plans he tries to keep his teammates moti- Th e senior captains this year are Fio- country because it relaxes him and have not panned out. Th e boys fi n- vated by encouraging them to remain na Carbone, Meaghan Houlihan and helps clear his mind. He said he also en- ished their regular season 6-12. optimistic even after losses. He said Abraham Mindaye. Top competitors joys seeing his times improve weekly. Th e soccer team is led by Coach Kost he loves the team despite its ups and include Juniors Gina Bonacarti, An- “Our goal this year is to be county and Senior Captains Anthony Cardaci, downs. dre Francisco, Billy Hooper, Kane Mc- or state sectional champions,” McDer- Anthony Giaquinto, Mike Polito and Besides overcoming the injuries and Dermott and Natalie Tague as well as mott said. “We have a team that has a Lemke. Th ey have the responsibilities absence of players, Lemke said the Freshman Lindsay Cirne. lot of potential this year.” of keeping the team motivated, main- team must work on its communication “We ran a lot over the summer to get Th e Division Championship took taining the equipment and modeling and teamwork. He said they do so by in shape and increase our mileage,” place on Oct. 14 at Palisades Park High leadership. talking and hanging out. Both Lemke Tague said. “Now we are incorporating School. Th e girls took fi fth place out of Th e team has sustained several inju- and Polito said the boys have formed a speed workouts and putting it all to- eight and the boys took second, fall- ries this season. Sophomore Defender brotherhood. gether, and it’s paying off .” ing short to Dwight Englewood High Motana Th ungason suff ered a head Th e team includes two freshmen. Th is is Houlihan’s fi rst year on the School. injury playing Dwight Englewood Freshman Forward Nick Pacheco has team. However, she has been running “I think we just had a bad day,” Hou- High School on Wed. Oct. 9. Senior been playing soccer since childhood. track since her freshman year and de- lihan said. “We could have [run] a lot Defender Erik Marulanda is coming cided to give cross country a try this better. A lot of us just were all off .” back from an injury that he incurred “We came together and season. last year. realized it was our year Polito, a midfi elder, tore his ACL in a to shine.”

Pacheco got his start on the Lyndhurst Travel Team and then transitioned to the Clifton Travel Team. Last year, he moved on to play with Th istle, a soccer club in Kearny. Freshman Forward Douglas Da Sil- va only took up soccer two years ago when he joined recreation soccer, but he said he has already achieved his goal by making the varsity team. Da Silva said he decided to start playing soc- cer because his father played when he lived in Brazil. “High school soccer is diff erent from recreation and club soccer because the kids are older, faster and more compet- itive,” Da Silva said. He said the team supports him by helping him improve his skills and become more aggressive. Courtesy of Lors Studio Courtesy of Lors Studio At the sound of the gun, the girls cross country team takes off at the New Jersey Inter- Senior Defender Devin O’Donovan clears In the future, Da Silva said he hopes scholastic Conference League Championship on Oct. 14 at the Garrett Mountain course the ball against Secaucus High School on to be the top scorer on the team and in Woodland Park. Oct. 23. scouted by colleges. November 2013 12 TheLighthouse Girls volleyball focuses on rebuilding Band and color By Gianna Catelli guard rock out to Filled with pride, the volleyball team steps onto the court dressed in blue Queen and gold ready to face the challenges ahead. By Samantha DeForge Th is season’s captains are Seniors Th ey never fail to make the crowd get Caroline Beatrice and Jenna DiTom- up and dance during halftime shows. maso. Th e team’s coach, Coach Clem- Th ey bring music to the halls of LHS. ents, said the captains lead with good Th eir fl ags wave in the wind. Th ey are spirits and a motivating attitude, while the members of LHS’s band and color still managing to keep the game fun. guard. He said they bring positivity and en- Th is season, they wow the crowd with couragement to their teammates. their tribute to the iconic rock band, “We have to be responsible. We do Queen. Th e performance includes a what our coaches tell us to do and we medley of the songs, “Bicycle Race,” can’t be fooling around during practice. “We are the Champions,” “We Will We have to take charge,” DiTommaso Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and said. “We try to be the best example “Crazy Little Th ing Called Love.” Th e possible for the younger players.” marching band uniforms are blue, gold “We’re looked at to be hardworking Courtesy of Lors Studio and white, while the the color guard and always doing the right thing, and Junior Middle Hitter Rachel Martin (left) spikes the ball down and Senior Libero Mad- rocks 1980s gear. to be sure that everyone else is doing ison DePinto (right) sets the ball up at their Senior Night game against Secaucus High Th e group started learning its routine the same. If anyone is slacking off , we School on Oct. 23. back in August. Th ey practiced during are going to be the ones blamed,” Be- band camp to get the show ready in atrice said. of the junior varsity team and Coach these,” Coach Clements said. “Th ey’re time for the fi rst football game on “Our team is like a roller coaster,” Be- Clements of the varsity team. hardworking and dedicated, each and Sept. 14. atrice said. “Half of us are up, the oth- Clements said he started working as every one of them. Th ey do whatever “When it comes to drills between er half down. We feed off each other’s a coach when he was 15 years old. He I ask them to do, and they never quit music, I feel like everything is sound- attitudes. If we have a bad attitude off said he was inspired by the baseball and they never give up.” ing great. Everyone understands more the court, we’re going to have one on coach he had when he was growing up. Th e team fi nished the season 9-13, what we are trying to do as a unifi ed the court, and it just won’t work.” “It makes a big diff erence that we but this fi gure does not represent who unit…. Leadership this year has been DiTommaso agreed, saying, “Even have new coaches this year. Every- they truly are, according to DiTomma- outstanding,” Color Guard Choreogra- if one of us is off , it aff ects the whole thing was switched up,” Beatrice said. so. pher Miss Fencik said. Fencik is new to team.” She said the new coaches bring helpful Beatrice and DiTommaso described LHS’s staff . She assists with the color Th e team has had to face the chal- knowledge of the game. the team as unique and unlike any oth- lenges of getting used to an entirely “We learn more about them and from er. new coaching staff with Coach Ringen them every day,” DiTommaso said. “You won’t fi nd a team like us any- LHS’s band does more of the freshman team, Coach Vahalla “I’ve never met a group of girls such as where else,” said DiTommaso. than march. It is a second family to a lot of Girls soccer scores its way to the top its members.... By Nick Pacheco games], we exposed our weakness in describe the team is “close.” possession of the ball,” Head Coach “I think all the girls get along well and guard and band in addition to working With a 14-3 record as of Oct. 31, the Ms. Hykey said. “We saw against New they may or may not always like each with the choir program. girls soccer team is continuing the suc- Milford that when we got too excit- other, but they all care about each oth- Th ere are now 12 color guard and cess it started last year when it became ed, we just tried to clear the ball from er,” Hykey said. 94 band members. Th e color guard a Group 2 division team. the back and not build an attack from Sophomore Brian Lima, a boys soccer program is relatively new. It started Th e captains are Senior Midfi elder that.” player and girls soccer fan, said he ap- during the 2009-2010 school year un- Amanda Nowak and Senior Forward LHS played Paramus Catholic High preciates the players’ performance this der the leadership of English Teacher Grace Tomko. Th e team also encom- School on Oct. 5 in the fi rst round of season. Ms. DiMaggio, who created and taught passes a number of freshmen including the Bergen County Tournament but “Th ey are doing a great job at playing the routines herself. Th is year, Fencik Forward Gabrielle Carrion, Defender lost 2-0. Senior Goalkeeper Bianca as a team and are blowing teams out,” works closely with the group as well. Claudia Engels, Midfi elder Amanda Fata had ten saves during that game. Lima said. “Since I joined color guard, we have Fulcher and Defender Kelsie Kearns, Hykey said the word she would use to become almost a completely diff erent who have all played varsity since the team. At fi rst, we barely even marched start of the season. at all. Now, we can Jazz Run across the “Compared to last year, we’ve played fi eld,” said Senior Captain Christopher much better and scored more goals,” Brady, who has been with the group Kearns said. since he was a freshman. Th e girls started off their year with a According to Brady, the color guard 3-0 victory against Dwight-Englewood used to start off with simple turns and High School on Sept. 12 with two goals spin with the fl ags, barely moving at from Fulcher and a goal from Nowak. all. Now, they can toss the fl ags high Lyndhurst also tasted success with in the air and switch between diff er- a major win against Secaucus High ent sized and colored fl ags throughout School on Sept. 30 with a fi nal score of their routine. 8-0. LHS’s band does more than march. It More recently, on Oct. 14, LHS beat is a second family to a lot of its mem- Hasbrouck Heights High School for bers, most of whom have been with the fi rst time since 2001 in a thrilling the group since eighth grade. Before 5-4 victory. LHS was leading 4-3 at the that, some were in the district band half and eventually took the win in the going back as far as fourth grade. second half. “I’ve been playing the clarinet since I LHS suff ered its fi rst loss against a was in grammar school. I can’t imagine tough New Milford High School team what my life would have been like if I on Oct. 2. Th e game ended up going never joined band,” Senior and Section into overtime after being tied 4-4. Leader Ashley Michaels said. Th en, New Milford won after an over- Michaels said she has many fond time goal. Both Nowak and Tomko Courtesy of Christiane Piezas memories of band, memories she said added two goals each. Freshman Forward Gabby Carrion dribbles past the New Milford High School defend- she would not trade for anything. “[In the New Milford and Secaucus er on Oct. 2.