12 June 2005 Variety www.monmouthregional.net Horoscopes *Inspiration from Horoscopes.com* by Lauren Hopler Staff Writer with problems that have been going on in your family. If you look Aries (March 21- April 19) June 2005 Monmouth Regional High School Volume 43, Issue 7 in the place that you least expect, you’ll notice that people who are This month starts out very upbeat sand exciting. You will outside your own circle can give just as good advice as your regular be participating in many activities that will give you a chance to IN SPORTS IN FEATURES IN FASHION ones. show the world your best traits. There are many opportunities ...Quick, aggressive, quiet and humble ...Always a good student, ...So when you’re off to the beach and coming this way this month concerning your future. You may have are words that would not usually de- Lyndsey is not afraid to you’re putting your sandals on, take a Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) good look at your feet and ask yourself, an urge to hold off, but that is the worst thing you can do. Get it scribe one individual. However, Charles speak up about things that This month, nothing will get in your way of having a good Cox is a unique individual and track she does not agree with... “Am I doing all I can? Is there... over and done with! time. After getting over a few hardships, you are ready to roar and runner... – page 4 – page 6 – page 9 show all your true colors. Get out there and make new friends and Taurus (April 20- May 20) meet new people. You don’t want to waste this great new energy Unlike last month, this one is calm and you will be that you have just discovered. enjoying many private moments. Suddenly you seem different at your work place. If there is someone you’re recently not getting Multicultural show celebrates diversity Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) along with, the best thing to do is talk about it. Don’t be shy, it will This month is a huge change from the last. You are feeling never get the job done! a lot less energetic and lifeless. You feel as if the only place you should be spending your time is at home. This doesn’t necessarily Gemini (May 21- June 21) have to be a bad thing. Being at home can give you opportunities to You are surrounded by many friends and your social life is do things that you have be longing to do or finish but was always soaring this month. Make sure your radar is in high gear during all too busy. Take advantage; don’t think that this is a bad idea! this excitement because drama may come on much too quickly. Beware: money problems could hit you very quickly and before Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) you know it, your personal income will go to waste. Use your head Lucky is the key word for you this month. Everything is to make your decisions. going your way, and going smoothly. You seem to be running organizations and making plans for all the big events. You love Cancer (June 22- July 22) being in control this month. But don’t let this power get to your You are in the spotlight this month with all your friends head. The last thing that your friends need is another mother. and family. Your life is surrounded by special events for you! You Remember how to have fun and let loose! seem to have a special aspect about your personality that you have to please everyone no matter what the circumstances are. Try to Pisces (Feb. 19- Mar. 20) forget about this rule this month. Have at least one flaw in your Clean out your room or car this month. You will be personality. It’s all about you! surprised by the things that you find. You may find something that you have been looking for and had once treasured very dearly. Leo (July 23- Aug. 22) Open your heart to someone who you thought didn’t think of you This month, all your hard work will pay off. You’re going highly. You will be surprised about how much they look up to you! to have a big break. It seems as if you will be included in a trip that you had not expected. If you have a close partner or friend, don’t worry about them getting mad. He/she will give you the encour- agement that you have been wanting and needing. by Jordan Franklin photo by Alex Palomino Staff Writer Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) Money is not a problem for you this month. You may feel “Come one, come all” was the invitation of the 10th Annual tongues. Poems along with a dance were presented by Sejah Kelly, and that you have so many things to buy and you owe so much money Multicultural Show of 2005-2006, which was held on May 13th in the a number of Christian songs were sung by Alyse Newhouse, Kieshonda without enough to go around. Wait it out. You will be receiving a Performance Arts Center at Monmouth Regional High School. In the Smith, Rita Tyler and the M.R.H.S Sounds of Joy. The show was packed good amount of money to be able to do all the things that you celebration of this rainbow society, many different students with a with tons of performers and had a nice crowd. “This was the best show need. But don’t be too greedy, you might have to work a little for variety of different backgrounds were giving the opportunity to of the ten years.With the proper advertisement this year we had the this money, but it’s worth it in the end. 1 express their individual uniqueness through art. largest crowed ever,” said Mr. Greet.

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) The first show was in the spring of 1995 when a small group of It has been ten years since Mr. Greet along with the Affirmative The spotlight this month for you is directed on relation- African-American students from Mr. Greet’s class organized a presen- Action Staff have held this event, but sadly the last with its beloved Mr. ships. If you don’t have a “Significant Other”, then this may relate tation of their heritage. The following year, the same students came up Greet. “I’m unofficially retiring from teaching,” said Greet on the night to family or friends. There could be some emotional tension caused with the idea of broadening the show by making it a multicultural and of the show. But not to worry, Mr. Teeple plans on continuing the by your desire of wanting more that is achievable at the present so the Multicultural Show was born. This year’s show had dances, songs tradition, with a different twist. Mr. Teeple wants to incorporate the time. Compromise should work in this situation. and poetry that all had some significant connection to the performer’s show into a county-wide “celebration of diversity day,” he said. The culture or background. Freshman, Fatima Mehdaoui performed an responsibility of the next Multicultural show will go to whoever Scorpio (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) Arabian style dance ritual in celebration of her Moroccan roots. Eder replaces Greet in Affirmative Action, so the exact date for the next show You have been feeling lonely this time of the year. You Rojas, Leo Gamboa and Ali Mehdaoui did an original rap in their native is not yet chosen, but fortunately, the push is to keep it around remains. feel as if you don’t have a lot of people on your side to help you 23 2 June 2005 www.monmouthregional.net NEWS VARIETY June 2005 Volume 43, Issue 7 11 Envirothoning can be fun THE FALCONAIRE by Sarah Boyd the Highlands Water Preservation and Plan- Staff Writer ning Act before five judges, with only five The Envirothon: a marathon for the envi- days of preparation. Each year, the Envirothon Current events quiz “What’s up? This month I will be ronment, sort of. This annual competition has a new theme to correspond with the by Sarah Boyd allows high school students from all around presentations. This year’s theme was cultural your advice expert a.k.a. “dear Abby”. Staff Writers New Jersey to participate in a battle of envi- and historical landscaping. I will give you advice on the everyday ronmental science knowledge and, upon win- MRHS had a bit of difficulty recruiting trials and tribulations of life at A poll conducted by the Falconaire shows that among MRHS ning, move onto a national contest. Although students to participate in such a competition. MR!” students, the number one source for obtaining news is through “word the Envirothon has been running for twelve When asked to comment on the obstacle that Asia Johnson-Martin of mouth”. However, it’s no secret that as bits of information are years, this will be Monmouth Regional’s pre- almost kept her team from attending, Mrs. passed from one person to another, the message can get jumbled, to miere performance at the event. Lapinski said, “I think a lot of kids would enjoy say the least. To find out just how much of that news gossip you heard Each school is allowed one to two teams [the Envirothon]. It’s some really cool stuff Dear Falconaire, correctly, take the following quiz: consisting of five students. Representing photo by Talon staff and it’s a lot of fun. I only wish kids would take I know that MRHS has “banned” smoking in the bathrooms, but MRHS this year were junior Rebecca Bridgewater, New Jersey for the Envirothon. advantage of the opportunity.” if they so-called “banned” smoking, then why do the same girls go 1. On April 19th, what organization announced its new leader? in the bathroom next to the cafeteria to smoke everyday? I want the MacCloud, sophomores Kim Christel, Ankita Here, they were required to complete five As it turns out, it was fun. Monmouth a. the Catholic Church smoking to stop! Do you think you could report it? Regional took home the award for Best Hori- b. the Republic of Zaire Goyal, and John Leung, and freshman Sarah stations where they would answer questions —Tattle Tale Boyd. Led by their advisor, Honors Biology based on both hands-on activities and their zon Presentation. The plaque can currently be c. the United Nations teacher Margaret Lapinski, the team met Sat- previous knowledge of science. They were seen in a showcase located in the 200 hallway, Dear Tattle Tale, th urday, May 7, at North Branch Park in also responsible for giving a presentation on Yes, I could report it and I think I am by allowing your question to 2. Which theme park just celebrated its 50 anniversary? get published, but the fact that you even wrote to the newspaper about a. Six Flags it is enough exposure. Next time you have a concern about something b. Bush Gardens Students of the future Fashion show that is going on in school, don’t be afraid to at least contact the principal c. Disneyland by Alyssa Grossman or a faculty member. If you want to remain anonymous, type it in the by Sarah Boyd and Chanel Jenkins default settings and place it in the mailbox in the general office. Staff Writer 3. Which athletes are currently under investigation for steroid —-Falconaire Staff Writers use? The majority of students at Monmouth create their own fish. “They got a bag full of This year, Monmouth Regional added an- Dear Falconaire, a. Brett Favre and Serena Williams Regional do not spend their days predicting stuff to ‘make your own species’. Then they other event to its spring calendar: the FCCLA I’m not generally a confrontational person, but there is a girl that b. Tayshaun Prince and Amanda Beard what life will be like in the year 2035. Then created an encyclopedia reference for [their Spring Fashion Show. Put together by fashion I dislike and every time I see her, I just want to jump on her and c. Jason Giambi and Marion Jones again, most students are not enrolled in the species]”. and design teacher Ms. Yuhas, this display beat her down! How can I stop feeling like this? Futures program. According to the teacher, Competitions and other events add even allowed for twenty-eight of her fashion stu- —Angry Sista 4. Which group of civilians have been watching the U.S.’s Mrs. Liebenberg, impressive grades, test more to this class. According to Mrs. dents to show off their creations. Senior border with Mexico for illegal immigrants? scores, and teacher recommendations have Liebenberg, they recently completed children’s Jordan Franklin, accompanied by his 14-year Dear Angry Sista, a. Minutemen I can understand how you feel; there are some people in this school given this select few such an opportunity. fish stories, basing them on actual endangered old brother, Nile, provided catwalk entertain- b. Civilian Border Patrol that I’ve disliked strongly. But I realized that they weren’t worth my “Futures is meant to give our gifted and th species. On May 9 , the class is going over to ment with their rap songs. Members of the time or emotions. This girl shouldn’t even be worth a thought if she c. National Watch talented students a chance to research topics in Atchison Elementary School in Tinton Falls to FCCLA held a bake sale, providing the audi- upsets you this badly. Beating her down wouldn’t make you any depth that they may not get a chance to read their stories to kids from preschool to ence with refreshments after the show. stronger, it would make you weak to anger and emotions. So, the next 5. Which member of the British Royal family just married? research in regular classes,” Liebenberg says. second grade. With the Franklins rapping on the shoul- time you see this girl, ask yourself is this girl really worth anything to a. Prince William Everything is done in teams, and work is On April 22nd, she took a team to Somerset, ders of the stage, each student walked the me? b. Prince Charles always presented orally. Mrs. Liebenberg’s New Jersey overnight to compete at the states. “runway” with a creation that fell into one of c. Fergi, Duchess of York hope is that this class brings her students The team included seniors Shanita Nicholas three categories: sportswear, evening-wear, Dear Falconaire, I have a teacher that does absolutely nothing. I do great in the “out,” socially speaking. and Steve Slowinski, and sophomores, Debbie 6. Which scientist is approaching a hundred-year anniversary or business/casual-wear. Students Sherrie class, but when it comes to tests and quizzes, I bomb because I’m Surprising as it may seem, lesson plans Baldwin, Ricky Persson, and Rachel Mathisen. Killingback and Charneel Bowen were an- not being taught and I generally do badly on them anyway. But, if for writing five revolutionary physics papers? are not always completely typical. In fact, However, only four members were permit- nouncers and as such announced each cat- I was being taught, I could take notes and pass with at least a 70%. a. Albert Einstein students are now studying the depletion of ted in a group, so Mathisen volunteered to be egory, student, and outfit. What should I do to get my teacher to teach? b. Sir Isaac Newton ocean species, so Mrs. Liebenberg had them in a group with other alternates from different With only one rehearsal, which Yuhas main- —Deprived of an Education c. Marie Curie schools. Though they had never tains will never happen again, the fashion met before, this group came out on show did have Dear Deprived of an Education, 7. What popular miniseries was based on the book series, Left th top with the highest score in the a bit of a rocky I remember feeling the same way. However, it’s the 4 marking Behind? period and a little too late to be complaining about your teacher. I whole competition, 146. An unprec- start. How- a. “Kojak” personally think that you should have talked to your Guidance edented score never before achieved ever, Ms. Counselor about it the first time you realized you weren’t learning b. “Revelations” by an alternate group. “The trip Yuhas has ev- anything. Your teacher is who he/she is and the way that person teaches c. “Lost” was so much fun. I got to meet new ery intention is probably how he/she feels is satisfactory. When it comes to grades, people from other schools, which of continuing sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands and this is Check your score: was a great experience,” said Rachel. and improv- the time. Don’t wait for your teacher to help you if you know he/she Answers: a, c, c, a, b, a, b Results of this competition are as ing upon the hasn’t tried from the beginning. Make your own notes, do your own follows: fashion show reviews, and study hard. Your teacher doesn’t control your future, you 5-7 correct: Either you have some very reliable friends, or you’ve do! Since this year is almost over and we are going into the next year, #1 Skit Presentation in years to actually been paying attention to the news. if the same thing happens next year, don’t hesitate to talk to your #1 Alternate Team Competition come. “I plan Guidance Counselor and get switched out. Also, have you ever asked 4-6 correct: Glancing at a newspaper every once and a while might (Rachel Mathisen) on making it your teacher for help understanding something? not be a bad thing. #1 Scenario (Sam Bowker- part of the cur- —-Falconaire 0-3 correct: You should consider canceling your subscription to the O’Brien) riculum next Gossip Circle Info. #8 Team overall year.” photo by Davor Photography photo by Talon staff REVIEWS OPINIONS 10 June 2005 www.monmouthregional.net 3 June, 2005 Volume 43, Issue 7 THE ALCONAIRE THE FALCONAIRE F Featured Music: Featured Music: Featured Music: No more drama! by Asia Johnson-Martin The Alkaline Trio and other events like it because a fight or other school events we had this year just made a April Sixth Chris Glover Staff Writer by Miranda Wyatt by Miranda Wyatt by Julie Rutan incidents like it was stuck dead in my mind. I comeback after being taken away. Why would Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Everybody, including me, loves seeing fights was even more disappointed when I came to students continue to give the school board go down at Monmouth Regional. It’s almost find out about the other fights that took place more reasons to take things away? Why has Alkaline Trio forsaken us? They April 6th is no longer just another day in the A perfect mix of pop rock sounds and hip- like seeing an action movie or a boxing match; on the same day, around the same time. Why A lot of people say Monmouth Regional put out an amazing album after amazing year, it’s also the day A new rock band named hop rhythms and rhymes, Chris Glover is you can’t wait to see who got hit, who got do people have to fight now? This question “sucks” and nothing really happens. If you album for years. Their brilliant song writing April Sixth made their debut. The band con- unique and innovative. His mixture shows pushed, and the finale, WHO WINS! No mat- filled many conversations that day, including think about it, every time something does skills were clearly shown on albums such as sists of Christopher Wade (Vocalist), Robert some resemblances of Detroit rapper Eminem, ter how stupid they are or how “meaningful” mine. happen, there’s always that one person who Maybe I’ll Catch Fire and From Here To Infir- Geiser (Guitarist), Brian Marquez (Guitarist), but with a slightly more melodic flow. His it is, a fight is still a fight in the eyes of the It’s bad enough that Monmouth Regional feels like they have to raise a hand, leg or mary. I was in love with these death-obsessed Scott Sorenson (Bass), and Matt Conley (Drum- style is sort of awkward, like a southpaw crowd. On Friday, April 22nd , the day of the only has three dances a year now (a back- to- throw a milk carton, to prove a point. I don’t drunks from Chicago. In 2003, they changed mer). Straight out of southern California, April boxer, mixing singing and rapping, but the Spring Sports Recognition (a.k.a. Spring Pep school dance, homecoming, and the prom for completely agree with Monmouth Regional’s record labels and released Good Mourning, Sixth launched their music career with the delivery is nonetheless potent. One of Glover’s Rally), a whole crowd of people went crazy as seniors and their dates) because of all the decision to take away the very things that and began changing their sound for the worst. release of their first single “Dear Angel” from songs “Pinocchio” is a perfect example of that one little fight escalated into one big fight. As inappropriate and unnecessary things that go makes each year memorable, but what else is I was hoping they would redeem themselves the album In Memory. mixture of music, having the hip hop feel with much as I would have loved to get caught up down. Why let them take away pep rallies; an there to do when fights just keep going down and I could forget about that horrible album. The single “Dear Angel” was written by a twist of rock, topped off with a message to in the matter, I couldn’t. event based on school spirit (something we as every time there is a fun event. Alas, my prayers were unanswered. Sadly, the band member and vocalist Christopher Wade. people wearing a façade, which is implied by The fact that the school took away dances students are short of, by the way)? Some of the Alkaline Trio has put out what will most likely The song is sung as a letter. This format brings the title. “Stand on Your Seat” is full of fun and the listener into the moment and chaos of outgoing tracks that mirror Glover’s attitude. be one of the worst albums of 2005, and its only Youniquely you Dear Monmouth, Inspired by Bob Dylan, Glover is an artist that June. Neglecting Matt Skiba’s amazing vocal falling in love. The song speaks of a love by Denisha Bond skills and Dan Andriano’s bass skills, Crimson catastrophe that many teenagers can relate to. has developed and nurtured his own unique their own styles. Everyone is different! Can Staff Writer is a portrait of what happens when bands try It talks about the feeling of wanting to die style. He can rap, sing, play an instrument and anyone really define normal? Well, unfortunately this issue, The Stereotypes are biased generalizations to change their sound too much. On this al- because you don’t have the one you love and produce his own tracks. “I describe my music MRHS students should support each Falconaire did not receive a real “Letter to the about a group based on opinions, and dis- bum, the Alkaline Trio experimented with the confusion of being in love. Unlike other as a person who has a lot of CD’s and records other. The diversity here is one of our torted, preconceived ideas. Here at MRHS, Editor”. I hope we will receive more letters for synthesizers too much and lost a lot of their rock songs, “Dear Angel” is intense, but in a and tapes of different genres of music; who is biggest strengths, so why are students like many other high schools, students are future issues. It’s a great opportunity to voice punk rock infused energy. The lyrics are still calmer manner. The catchy lyrics, follow the kind of bored by most music; that goes to putting others down because of their very familiar with stereotyping. In fact, teens great, but the music is what kills this album. exciting beat perfectly. Although, I don’t tend listen to something and doesn’t find it after uniqueness? What if you fit more than one your opinion on something so our staff can use stereotypes to classify their peers. In The only time a glimpse of Matt Skiba’s former to listen to rock, this song caught my attention. going through every CD and makes music classification? For example, I have a light research it and report back. Remember you can MRHS, typical classifications are: gay, popu- vocal range is shown is on the song “Sadie,” that he wants to listen to but can’t find,” complexion; I submit letters in Mrs. Collett’s mailbox in the lar, gothic, ghetto, nerdy, preppy, skater, which is about one of Charles Manson’s ac- describes Glover in a online interview with hang with well druggies, and jocks. General Office. complices. In the rest of Crimson, he has a www.contactmusic.com. His style is coming known people; I find this to be a big problem that really Also, please don’t hesitate to submit drafts mostly monotone, energy draining voice, of age and just what’s needed in today’s music I want to learn works my nerves. I believe in giving people much to the disappointment of older fans. On industry. Glover’s Album “Stand on Your Seat” how to to us. In September, we will be recruiting a new the fair chance and getting to know someone this album they rock as hard as Rooney, and can be heard or purchased online. skateboard; staff. Most meetings occur through e-mail, so before judging them. I don’t mean you have Rooney doesn’t rock. If I have to name the best and I study don’t worry about cramming it in with other to sit down and learn their whole life story or track, it would be “Back to Hell” which is hard and be best friends with that person. I just think it’s activities. probably the most energetic track. Oh well, try to get best to ask questions before classifying people. This issue has a themed section about good bands never stay forever. Just don’t good Stereotypes can be a hurtful thing, espe- waste your money on this once great band. grades. fashion, ranging from an article on sandal cially when it’s untruthful. Is it fair to say that How etiquette to how the non-metrosexual male just because you where a Marilyn Manson would dresses. Issue 8’s themed section is on shirt with big black pants you’re a “goth”? you LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Senioritis’. Remember all issues are available What about if you’re a male and you have on classify nice shoes and fitted clothes, does that mean me? online at the Monmouth Regional website. See you’re “gay”? If you study a lot, get good you in September! grades, and achieve your goals, does this The Editor describe a “nerd”? I think the people who act Featured Movie: in these ways are just being themselves with Murray (Freaky Friday), Paris Hilton, Jared House of wax Padalecki and Jon Abrahams (Scary Movie). THE FALCONAIRE The basic story line follows is college students Editorial Policy Editor-in-Chief Photographers Falconaire Staff by Holly Vanderpool The Falconaire will accept written and graphic material for publication in the Alexandra Jacobs Talon Staff Sarah Boyd Staff Writer that are chased down by psychotic, murder- Falconaire from students, faculty, and administrators provided it is of interest and Alex Palomino Jessica Chasey value. We reserve the right to reject any material that we consider inappropriate. Sports Editor Jordan Franklin ous brothers. Peter Dorchak Alyssa Grossman House of Wax is a horror film about a group The film had a slow start and eventually The Falconaire reserves the right to edit any material received for publication. Contributors Julie Rutan Statement of Purpose Layout Design Christine Cittadino Arielle Washburn of college students on their way to a college began to pick up when the characters were Matt DenBleyker Lauren Hopler To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expression. To provide the school Kemjika Emele football game. They get sidetracked by car struggling to survive. The whole movie was Karen Kampf Christine Chan Asia Johnson-Martin and community with information concerning the important issues and activities Alex Palomino Tiffany Green trouble and end up in a creepy, vacant town made worthy by the creative death scenes in pertaining to students, faculty and administration. To publish an interesting, Advisor Kayla Oster where the students wind up at the door step of which kept the viewer tuned in. With the readable newspaper satisfying the needs of the students and the Monmouth Re- Dawn Collett Denisha Bond gional High School Community. Miranda Wyatt a house made entirely out of wax. creativeness and the good-looking cast, House Stephanie Williams The much publicized movie stars Elisha of Wax will do reasonably well at the box Holly Vanderpool Cuthbert (Girl Next Door), Chad Michael office. 9 SPORTS June 2005 FASHION www.monmouthregional.net 4 June 2005 Volume 43, Issue 7 THE FALCONAIRE Sandal 101 Jumping Car “My personal training consists of a combina- by Joshua Braun tion of Sprint and long distance techniques and Contributor I train everyday.” He is also in competition Lengths They come in different shapes, sizes and pers out again and make use of the novel built- with his twin brother, Chris who runs for byJordan Franklin colors, but even the most conservative sandal in nail cleaner. Southern Regional. “We have a friendly com- Staff Writer shows off more foot than a regular shoe. While While following these rules can drastically petition that makes me strive to do better. He in many cases this isn’t a problem, some people improve the look of a depraved foot, there are Quick, aggressive, quiet and humble are makes me better.” have yet to realize there is a certain etiquette some others to keep in mind. For girls who are words that would not usually describe one Cox’s first year at Monmouth has been that goes along with wearing a sandal. With after that nice, polished look, why not start off individual. However, Charles Cox is a unique very exciting and pleasing for both the school the open-footwear-friendly season of sum- with some nail polish? Not only can this be individual and track runner. Charles opened and him. “It was pretty cool; I made a lot of mer just around the bend, it is paramount that aesthetically pleasing, it also demonstrates the spring track season with a triple against friends and developed some new techniques some of the conventions of sandal wearing are that you do in fact care. Just remember, though, Middletown South, winning the 100, 200 and, here.” The Falcon track team had a pretty brought to your attention, as to avoid any nail polish is all or none. Don’t walk around the 400 with a time of 50.1. In all three races he successful season and should do well in the fashion faux pas of the feet. with chipped, weathered polish. beat South’s star athlete Knowshon Moreno, future. Charles future plans are to run track The single most important rule, of course, Hair is another issue, for girls and guys “by a cars length,” it has been reportedly said. for a Division I school and go to the Olympics, is to have clean, tidy toenails. That isn’t to say alike. While guys may be able to get away with These achievements are phenomenal for any- “If I can make it”. As for the near future he you have to go out and get a pedicure before a few stray hairs on the big toe, it’s a different body, let alone a quiet sophomore. plans on running the 400 in forty-eight or donning those flip flops, but your toenails story for the ladies. In wearing sandals it is His goal at the beginning of the season was seven, and at the rate the he’s going, additional should not look like they’ve been neglected imperative that a girl’s feet be completely to run the 400 under 50.00, and he already ran record-breaking seems likely. over the long winter months. Make sure they hairless, otherwise the time spent becomes it in 48.0. His success in running can very well photo by Talon staff aren’t long and claw like. If your big toe void. Not even the cutest, most fashionable be a due to his work ethic and training habits. resembles that of a velociraptor from Jurassic flip-flop can redeem a furry foot. Park, it may be time to break out the clippers So when you’re off to the beach and you’re The best defense Playing the field and do a little toe maintenance. photo by Alex Palomino putting your sandals on, take a good look at your feet and ask yourself, “Am I doing all I by Matt DenBleyker by Lauren Hopler Length isn’t the only factor, of course, there Staff Writer is also the issue of cleanliness. No matter who can? Is there some way I can improve my feet Staff Writer you are, and no matter how many showers black and brown gunk under you’re nails. If to better myself and those around me?” inspected before and after each use. Being the first ever you take a day, you’re bound to get that nasty you happen to notice buildup, get those clip- Every once in a while around the halls of • Injuries should be evaluated immedi- “Player of the Week” MRHS you will see a person in a cast or on ately. is a big honor and takes crutches. Some of these injuries are cause by • Ice should be readily available on the a lot of responsibility. sports. Injuries, to sum it up, stink! They keep sidelines at all times to apply to injuries. For example, you Leading the pack in style athletes out of games and practices for weeks • Each school should have an emergency must have good by Joe O’Donnell photos by Alex Palomino on end and have potential to ruin your season plan in place that is reviewed sportsman ship, show Contributor Alpha Males do not wear sandals, except at and perhaps even a career. frequently. up to practice every- the beach. They keep sneakers on the court. In Some injuries can be avoided by proper • Coaches should be certified in CPR and day on time, be posi- all other scenarios, boots. Red Wings, Bailey’s preparation. An athlete has less chance of first-aid Football-specific guidelines tive, and most of all, There is nothing more boring than worry- Red Dawgs. photo by Alex Palomino getting injured if they balance a proper diet • Intentional spearing of opponents should work hard on the play- ing about what you’re going to wear. And, and nutrients to properly stretching before a be discouraged ing field. unfortunately, the birthday suit is no longer Alpha Males wear shades. Rayban, Bolle, practice or a game. The National Athletic Train- • Blocking below the waist should be mini- Senior and Captain of Varsity Lacrosse, socially acceptable. The Alpha Male does not Oakley. ers’ Association has developed a list of overall mized during practice Jamie Manookian, fits these qualifications to a plan what he wears, he simply wears it. guidelines and some • Football-specific conditioning exercise tee. Jamie has been playing lacrosse all four The Alpha Male does not wear jewelry. sport-specific guidelines for athletes, parents, should strengthen neck to allow for players to years of high school, three of them on varsity. Alpha Males wear jeans. Not women’s Ever. coaches, and trainers to consider when pre- keep heads erect while making contact Playing left attack wing, offense and defense, jeans. Men’s jeans. The badass does not wear paring for the upcoming sports season. Basketball-specific guidelines Jamie averages about four goals per game. shorts. Carhart, Levis, Dickies. The Alpha Male does not have piercings. • Footwear should fit properly and should This year, Manookian is proud of the new They can be used against him in a fight. General Guidelines- be replaced when shock absorption varsity coach, Mr. Lerman. She compliments, Alpha Males never wear the “Mark Spitz” • Every student athlete should have a pre- is no longer adequate “I give him so much credit coming out and bikini-brief underwear. The Alpha Male has tattoos. participation physical, including Baseball specific guidelines coaching a bunch of girls and not getting general exam and an orthopedic exam. • Most injuries relate to the throwing arm frustrated.” Jamie is most proud of her team Alpha Males wear T-Shirts. Black, white, The Alpha Male has little or • Athletes should develop-with athletic and shoulder, but these injuries because they never let down their positive grey, and blue for variety. Hanes, BVD, Fruit no hair. If the Alpha Male has trainers and coaches- a year round nutrients are usually gradual. Athletes shouldn’t abuse attitude. Manookian explains her proudest of the Loom. Never wear a t-shirt that has been long hair, it should be grungy, and conditioning program. arms. moment about her team. “During a game in hand-painted or ironed-on, it’ll only serve as like Kurt Cobain’s. The mullet • The night before a game, athletes should • In conditioning give emphasis to all shoul- Howell, the score was up and down all game a target on your chest. Wife-beaters are ac- is just reaching too far. hydrate with electrolyte fluids to reduce the der muscles. Additional emphasis by only one point. My team didn’t give up- we ceptable summer wear. Never wear any shirt risk of dehydration. should be given to muscles in the back of the wanted victory to bad. So we came back with that the sleeves were purposely torn off of (or Alpha Male facial hair: • Fluid breaks should be offered at least shoulder required to stop pitching motion. only one minute in the game and the game any other clothing purposefully destroyed).photo by Davorstubble. Photography every 45 minutes, and athletes should be en- ended with the score tied.” titled to unrestricted amounts of fluids. After graduating, Jamie is attending Seton Alpha Males jackets are leather jackets (ex- Fashion advice borrowed • Athletes should use appropriate equip- Hall University. When asked about continu- cept the suicide-cycle racing jackets that look from THE BAD ASS BIBLE. ment that fits properly and is maintained and ing lacrosse throughout college, she sadly like a Power Rangers knock-off). www.badassbible.com (continued on page 5) FASHION www.monmouthregional.net June 2005 5 8 Sports June 2005 Volume 43, Issue 7 Student Athletes: THE FALCONAIRE Scoring on and off the playing field Are you thirsty? Knock it off! by Jordan Franklin by Miranda Wyatt Staff Writer Staff Writer by Christine Chan worth a million bucks, or distinguishing the bag). There should be two letters and four When exercising, the body regulates its Contributor real McCoy from a knock-off, here’s 10 tips numbers. If your item comes in sets, the “Athlete” is a term used to describe millions the importance of getting good grades on our of individuals throughout history, ranging to team. We do have a couple that are struggling temperature by sweating. Yet, when the body New York City, the center of all media to guide you through the world of bootleg date codes should match. describe the Pheidippides who ran 35 km because they don’t work as hard in the class- is sweating, necessary water is lost, and the and fashion. There you’ll find the most couture. -Big cities like New York are not the only uphill from the battle of “Marathon” to the city room as they do on the court but we tell them body can become dehydrated. If the water loss expensive designer labels and couture from -Don’t overlook the smaller features, places you can find bootlegs. Ebay is the of Athens to former Heavy Weight Champion it’s very important to go to college; basketball is not properly renewed than it can affect the Marc Jacobs to Versace. Though with these says handbag.com, watch out for non- breeding ground for counterfeits. Ask the of the world Muhammad Ali who won the title isn’t forever you still have to get your educa- cardiovascular system. not-so-cheap brands on the market, there is zipping zippers, sloppy stitching, seller questions, examine the pictures of the three times. Needless to say, athletes are tion.” Signs of dehydration include: another option very popular in New York, trimmings, buttons, and buckles. item carefully, read it’s reviews, and make people with extraordinary physical abilities. In some neighborhoods it is thought to be · headaches and many other big cities- bootleg. You -Discoloration of the item. sure their positive feedback is 99.9% at the These abilities sometimes give these individu- a coach’s responsibility to help struggling stu- · dizziness could also call these bags “knock-offs”. -What’s in a name? For most bootlegs, least. als advantages over different social laws, like dent-athletes. A coach can sometimes be a · fatigue Most of these bootleg items are mass the names of the designer or monogram -Don’t forget to haggle! Re- paying for your own car. But there is one law very significant figure in a young person’s life, · weakness produced in China, Japan, and Taiwan, then are misspelled or incorrect. Those are member, you are not that even the star quarterbacks and quickest especially student’s that may come from bro- · irritability shipped over here. dead giveaways. even buying the real point guards cannot escape, and that’s the law ken families or just struggle with certain sub- · heat flush Lets face it; the average person simply -Bright yellow tags attached or inside deal, so if you of education. jects in school. Even students who keep up · vomiting cannot afford a Giorgio Armani suit or a the item is a definite sign of a fake. think the price is Prior to becoming a professional athlete regularly with their school work and are not · nausea $300 Kate Spade handbag for every -For bags, hanging tags, possibly made too high, deserving fame and glory, one must fulfill first slipping can benefit from coaches just main- · muscle cramps occasion. On the streets of New York, of the same material as the bag itself, or don’t settle for their duties of the “student-athlete”, being taining an interest in them, “Coach has really · and abnormal cramps especially in Times Square and Chinatown, imprinted with, for example, LV (Louis anything able to score both on the playing field and the helped me with a number of my classes, even An athlete loses up to 3 quarts of sweat dealers set out little stands and oversized Vuitton) is another sign of a bootleg. less! classroom. The most common route to the the ones that I was doing well in,” said girl’s each hour of exercise from the 2-4 million luggage overflowing with Prada wallets and -Vintage fakes have logo-ed leather professional level for athletes is through col- varsity basketball star, Youngor Keleahy. sweat glands on his/her’s body. Dehydration Chanel sunglasses. Not only is there patches on a suede lining. lege, which requires studying and hard work. Coach Corson would make sure all her is common in athletes who don’t properly bootleg fashion, but CDs and DVDs, as well. -For the more advanced bootleg Sure there are some stand-outs like St. Benedicts athletes were delivering in the classroom and maintain a standard level of water in their Tempting it may seem, the smart shopper spotters, look at the logo. If it’s a Prep graduate turned New Orleans Hornets had teachers give her reports on her athletes. body. For a person weighing about 150 lbs, it should watch out for low-quality items. Yet, repeating pattern like those designs of shooting guard, J.R. Smith, who have made The additional help that Corson gave to her takes only 1.5lbs of sweat loss for the damage if you spot a great bootleg Louis Vuitton at Dooney and Bourke, look for strange the jump from high school. But, even those student athletes may or may not be her re- of body function and exercise performance to a cheap price, and you know none of your patterns. For example, on a Louis individuals have to earn their diploma before sponsibility, but nonetheless her girls had a begin. It is often that when one is exercising friends will know it’s a fake, go for it! Vuitton pouch of a bucket bag, there are doing so. successful season. Winning the Group III and they become thirsty and/or dry-mouthed. Unfortunately some people are not three LV’s, not two. Even some coaches know and stress the having a number of your seniors are continu- This craving is caused by the increase of the aware that they are buying a fake. So -Look at the date code inside the item importance of education, as seen earlier this ing on to the college of their choice sounds blood’s saltiness and decrease of the blood’s whether you enjoy looking like you’re (usually on the inside of the handle of a year in the movie Coach Carter. Girls varsity pretty successful. volume which triggers the brain to stimulate basketball coach Corson expresses, “We stress thirst. There are many options for athletes to choose from when it comes to replenishing Fashion Independence and rehydrating drinks. Although water is Kate Rigney with competition experience, Kate had an commonly known as the number one option, by Asia Johnson-Martin chic are the real examples of personal style. by Julie Rutan & Alyssa Grossman It’s okay to go for a look in a magazine obvious advantage with the auditions. athletes today are interested in flavorful, fruity Staff Writer The whole image of being the only one Staff Writers or television show, just make sure it’s you. If All it took was a simple film, A Chorus Line, beverages. The most widely known sports wearing your own creation is matchless. It Whether it is ballet, Coach bags, Steve Madden shoes, DKNY people start talking about your choice of style, to inspire this young girl to want to dance for drinks include Gatorade, Powerade, Red Bull, says a lot about a person’s character like their tap, jazz, lyrical, mod- tees, Abercrombie jeans, ALDO sunglasses, take it as a compliment no matter what they the rest of her life and foreshadowed her and Vitamin Water. These drinks may be creativeness, uniqueness, artistic abilities, and ern or musical theatre, and Baby Phat and Roca Wear mini jackets dump out of their mouths. Unless you are future. She also found inspiration through her appetizing but when it comes to the truth do independence. We at Monmouth Regional as long as it’s dance, Kate fill Monmouth Regional’s hallways every dressed inappropriately, take it as advice. Your six dance teachers, all from the Movement and these drinks really replenish, rehydrate, and should appreciate and understand people who Rigney, freshman, prob- day. It’s like a clash between the suburbs personal style should be what you want and Dance Academy in Eatontown. She is proud to refuel- or is it all for show? (The information in aren’t afraid to think outside of the box. On the ably does it. This sum- and New York fashion. Hundreds of what you feel like wearing; it should be an say that she has never danced anywhere else. this article are provided by Gatorade.com) students who attend MR wear the other hand, plopping a whole bunch of clothes expression of you. Whether you have a lot to mer, she now has the Seeing the Rockettes perform sparked her

same on yourself express or a photo by Talon staff opportunity to expand interest even more. “It’s amazing because brands. because little to ex- her love for dance even more. Recently, Kate they’re all in unison,” said Kate. Not only will CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Although, you’re hav- press, your opened her mailbox to an exciting letter re- this once in a lifetime experience make her many of ing an iden- style is your garding the Rockettes, a world renowned summer one to remember, but may also de- MR’s tity crisis is style. So don’t group of all female dancers. This caught the termine her future. Said Kate, “After going to MONMOUTH REGIONAL students do not personal be shy, be fly! interest of the freshman who someday aspires this, it will probably give me a heads up on HIGH SCHOOL wear current style. Wear- to be a Rockette herself. what I need to do when I audition when I’m a fashions ing what ev- Rigney has been invited to attend a sum- senior,” Kate said. Kick to your heart’s con- VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM! based on erybody else mer training camp to prepare for the real tent, Kate! their own looks good in tryouts that will occur when she is eighteen. Division III STATE CHAMPS! personal instead of Since auditions fell on the same weekend as a (“Playing the field” continued) style, I think what you look dance competition, Kate had to submit a video replied that Seton Hall doesn’t have lacrosse. the people good in is not tape instead. “I had to do a bunch of combina- Therefore, Manookian is considering on trans- who have doing you tions,” said Kate, who obviously impressed ferring to a different college in the spring to WAY TO GO! their own any justice. the judges. Dancing since the age of seven, continue lacrosse.

photos by Talon staff 7 FEATURES June 2005 www.monmouthregional.net FEATURES 6 June 2005 Volume 43, Issue 7 THE FALCONAIRE Class of 2005 aren’t the only ones leaving Rap Icon pair is entertaining, the kind of music that Lyndsey Hayes by Asia Johnson-Martin makes people want to get up and dance. “I am Staff Writer by Arielle Washburn by Arielle Washburn the type of person that would create songs Contributor The 2005 school year will not only be ending with the graduating class, with some kind of meaning, but it’s better to but with five retiring teachers also: Mrs. Wasilishen, Mr. Greet, Mr. “I’m not Bow Wow, I’m not Romeo, it’s just keep it entertaining and fun. I’m not trying your boy right here, it’s Mystereo.” Ever to cause a revolution,” Jordan explained. The Steadman, Mrs. Kopach, and Mr. Lupinski. They have served this school heard these lyrics before? Well if not, these are duo is trying to go back to the roots of hip-hop, greatly and now they are off to the next stage in their lives. Here’s some the lyrics of up and coming 13 year-old rap- but also rap about what’s going on today. photo by Talon staff background on our graduating class of teachers. per/ producer Nile Franklin a.k.a. Mystereo. Many kids today don’t really have the oppor- photos by Talon staff He works with older brother Jordan Franklin, tunity to do what the Franklin brothers have Mrs. want after I’ve finished doing what my wife advisor for the Congressional Award, she a 17 year old producer/entrepreneur under done. “We’re serious, and one of our goals is Wasilishen: wants, my kids want, my parents want, and has served on the Hall of Fame committee the Black Ink Production Company, a music to help different kids like us make music. If you “Read, read, my dog wants.” His final comment was, “If since it started, helped develop the Blood company that they started in 2003. Both have have any type of talent and want to do some- read!” said I had to do it all over again, I would.” Bank program as well as Career Day, and been producing and rapping for six years and thing we’re down. If you got love for music we Mrs. also served as one of the co-editors of the recently performed at the MRHS annual Step- can do something.” As a senior, Jordan will be Wasilishen as Mr. Pupil Personnel newsletter in it’s early Off. Jordan approached Mrs. Russell, the MRHS going off to college next year and Nile will be her last Steadman: years. During retirement, Mrs. Kopach is Step Team coach, with the idea of performing entering MRHS as a freshman. Keep your eyes remarks. She Mr. going to travel with her husband and at the Step-Off to promote Nile’s CD.” and ears peeled for the latest on this young has been an Steadman will continue a few of her favorite hobbies. Just Mystereo is the main rapper, while Jor- rapper’s plans. English teacher be joining like Mr. Steadman, Mrs. Kopach also feels dan is the one who handles the shows, gigs, by Holly Vanderpool and librarian Mrs. that some of the MRHS staff has become and the business aspects of the whole opera- for thirty Wasilishen family to her. “I will miss all my friends and Staff Writer tion. The two started out just having fun years, but has and Mr. the many wonderful students with whom I A student who is well liked among her rapping together but eventually they started worked at Monmouth Regional for twenty Lupinski in have worked [with].” peers, Lyndsey Hayes, was selected Student of making CD’s; their first CD had thirteen songs. four years. She was the first to support the retirement. He the Month for January. Lyndsey is a senior and The duo’s father started to take notice of his use of computers in the Media Center, and has taught at Mr. Greet: vice president of the Photo Club. Being the son’s talent and in the end they started their from 1985 to 2004 she was Vice President of MR for twenty Mr. Greet photo by Talon staff vice president takes a lot of extra work, stay- own franchise. Lenny White, a famous jazz Monmouth Regional Education Association eight years, has been in ing after school and directing the club. Every drummer, liked what he heard on their CD, so (MREA), and has also served on other and also education for day she takes pictures for Monmouth’s sports he decided to work with them on six of the committees like Professional Development, coached numerous teams such as JV girls forty two teams; she touches up the pictures and orga- songs. White wanted to sign them to a produc- Faculty Cabinet, Discipline, Middle States, tennis, boys tennis, and the swim team. Mr. years and has nizes the money and other paper work. tion deal with Orchestra Earthquake, White’s and more. For Mrs. Wasilishen, travel, golf, Steadman was also in charge of the Math taught at Always a good student, Lyndsey is not company, but they didn’t care for going tennis, photography, and gardening are all Team for about twenty years. Visiting Monmouth afraid to speak up about things that she does through with the deal because they didn’t the possible things that she and her hus- family in Utah, sailing boats, traveling, Regional for not agree with. She knows who and what are agree with the terms of the contract. band are interested in accomplishing during skiing and learning to snowboard are just twenty. Now the most important things are in her life. She Jordan and Nile have different inspira- retirement. Starting off with travel, “We some of the activities Mr. Steadman will be he’s ready to is the grateful for her mother’s influence, “She tions. Jordan looks up to the businessmen, P. have planned a vacation for September to doing during retirement. “Teaching has retire and is the most hard working person I know Diddy, Damon Dash, and Andre Harrell, while San Francisco and the Napa Valley, been a very rewarding experience at MRHS. spend some [she’s] a born leader.” Nile looks up to the producers and rappers. Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe,” she said. This The students and staff have been like family more time Lyndsey will be attending the University of “Basically [I look up to] all of the producers and year Mrs. Wasilishen and her husband plan to me for the past twenty-eight years and I with his family. Mr. Greet has taught the Arts in Philadelphia next fall and plans on rappers. A lot of the old cats,” Jordan said. to take on more voyages of interest. don’t think there is a way I could ever history for twenty years at MR, coached getting a BFA in Photography. In anticipation They both look up to the Neptunes, Nas, Jay- express my full gratitude for this.” forensics for ten years (having two state of starting her first year of college, she can not Z, and Timberland. Mr. Lupinski: champions and two state qualifiers), wait to get out and try new and more things The music written and produced by the Another Mrs. Kopach: affirmative action for the district (helped to in the field of photography as well as in life. retiree this Also create the annual Multi-Cultural Show). year is Mr. retiring will be After being asked about his plans for Every Teacher was once a student Lupinski. He Mrs. Kopach, retirement he said, “Spend more time at by Arielle Washburn has been an employee home and teaching college level courses.” Staff Writer teaching here at MR for over As his good-bye words to MR, Mr. Greet school can affect your life tremendously. and English teacher. “I sure didn’t want to be for thirty thirty years. said, “I will miss the staff and students at Have you ever wondered what your teacher “When I was in high school, I was in a teacher. My first job was a bar tender; my seven years She plans to MR with whom I have developed a family did before they, well, became a teacher? It’s S.A.D.D., I was on the baseball, wrestling, second was a park ranger. After that, I got a job and was called spend more type relationship and I wish them all the kind of hard to picture your teacher as a soccer, and football teams,” says Mr. Crivello, as a substitute and I loved it. What a cool to serve in the time with her best luck with their future endeavors.” student, studying for SATs and forgetting a phys-ed and health teacher. “If it wasn’t for career!” army for two grandchildren. homework. Here’s your teacher’s high school baseball I wouldn’t be here. Baseball helped Salles added, “He who loves his job never years. When Originally Farewell and thank you, former MR experience that inspired your teacher to teach. me get into college and get my mind set. The works a day in his life” She tells students who he returned, hired at MR as teachers, for becoming an educator and Mr. Greet, a history teacher, was involved general atmosphere of high school showed are still making up their minds about what to he transferred from the History Depart- the school sticking with it. Even though it may not in football, baseball, N.H.S., and Forensics. me how to interact socially with society to- do in the future. “Don’t settle; do what you ment to the English Department. When nurse, Mrs. Kopach became a guidance seem like it sometimes, but you are very “Forensics had a huge impact on my life be- day.” love. Don’t worry about the money, if you asked what his plans for retirement were, counselor in 1986. She has done several much appreciated in this school. So good- cause after I became a teacher, I became a “I was in band and all shore chorus. I was love it, in time it will open up to you,” Mrs. Mr. Lupinski replied, “To do whatever I things here at MRHS including the develop- luck and good-bye may the falcon soar with coach in Forensics.” What you do in high largely musical,” says Mrs. Salles, a Special Ed Salles concluded. ment of the Futures program. She was an you on your new journey..