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October 29, 2015 Volume XXII Hawk Issue 3 Happenings A Publication of Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526

Eliza Moseman earns Sophomore Student Menapace wins of the Month title for September AD award Annie Crider – 12 Julia Doklan - 9

Sophomore Eliza Moseman is a very active member of the school community as Mr. Aaron Menapace won Berks County’s a member of Student Council, Life Skills Club, and Wilderness Club. She also holds athletic director of the year. Every athletic the important roles of Vice President of the Class of 2018 and the Editor in Chief of the director in Berks County was eligible to win Hawk Happenings. Outside of school, she the award. Aaron thinks he received the award enjoys dancing, as well as student teaching, because our coaches and athletes represent us at Culture Shock Performing Arts Center. well. The other athletic directors vote based on She says her student teaching has helped the program that they feel is best in the county. her as a dancer because as she teaches He has been working as an athletic director the younger children the basics, she for 17 years, and he has only ever worked as an learns from the basics as well, helping her athletic director at Hamburg. Aaron Menapace improve her more advanced moves. In all also received this award in 2007 and 2008. she participates, Eliza puts all her effort and This is the only award he has won. says she is “always willing to go the extra His favorite part about his job is watching kids grow up from innocent elementary mile” to ensure she does the best job she is students to mature young adults. When asked about what he disliked about his job, he capable of doing. said, “There’s nothing bad about this job, it’s the best job in America.” In high school, at Miss McCarthy, the teacher who Southern Columbia, he played football, basketball, and track. Menapace has always had nominated Eliza, said that she chose Eliza a love for sports and most importantly sportsmanship. due to how well she has done this year as the Editor in Chief of Hawk Happenings. Eliza hit the ground running and impressed Miss McCarthy with how she handles the huge responsibility of leading the school newspaper, while doing an excellent job, as a sophomore. In all her years of handling the school newspaper, Miss McCarthy has never had such young student as Editor in Chief, but Eliza has proven that she is reliable and organized enough to handle the monumental task. Eliza Moseman is only a sophomore, but she has stepped up and taken on many responsibilities both in and out of school. Her way of handling all her responsibilities is time management. That is her advice to other students: use time management skills. Making sure all the work is done well and not procrastinating is the key to handling responsibilities both in and out of school.

Ringgold band takes the stage for side-by- Aerial Boundaries returns to KU Choral Fest side concert Annie Crider – 12 Elianna Stewart – 9 For the second year in a row, Hamburg’s elite choral group, Aerial Boundaries, has On Tuesday, October 26, the Ringgold band will perform a side-by-side concert with the traveled to Kutztown University to participate in the High School Choral Festival. This is Hamburg Area High School Concert Band. the second annual Choral Fest lead by Dr. Hank Alviani, the associate professor of music, The band was not originally called the Ringgold Band. Its name as of June 28, 1852 was and involves a handful of schools from nearby areas. These schools perform some of the Independent American brass Band of Reading. As the name suggests it was originally their songs for each other and Dr. Alviani, then receive feedback from their audience and organized in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It has been under the direction of five notable a few minutes of training with Dr. Alviani himself. This year, there were three other schools directors, in order from earliest to present day, Robert Mattern, Eugene Z. Weidner, Walter performing with Hamburg: Delaware Valley, Whitehall, and Williams Valley. Gier, and James S. Seidel. After performing and being critiqued at KU, Aerial Boundaries has begun to improve The bands will be conducted by their songs. The first problem the group had been having was their phrasing. When they Mr. Seidel. Mr. James S. (Jim) Seidel would sing certain lines of the song, the group would take a breath at the same time in a place they should not be breathing in, therefore causing the line to sound different than The Hamburg Area High School Concert Band is the current director of the Ringgold band and the band has been under what it was intended to be. Also, the way each piece of music was sung was tweaked Presents …… to add nuance, which makes the less interesting sections of the music more pleasing to his direction since 1980. This is the longest tenure in 159-year history the ear. The only other problem Aerial Boundaries had was their balance. In important of the band. He graduated in 1969 sections of the songs, the men would overpower the women. Though having strong male A Side-By-Side Concert from Exeter Township High School. vocals is important, this was causing the song to lose quality. This problem was fixed with He has a B. S. degree in Music a change of the setup of Aerial Boundaries, so now both female sections stand next to with the Ringgold Band Education from Mansfield University each other when performing. and a Masters of Music degree in Each time they participated in the KU Choral Fest, Aerial Boundaries has been able to trumpet performance from West learn from the experience. Hopefully, this will become an annual tradition that will help Chester University. He currently Hamburg’s choral program to continuously improve. resides in Exeter Township with his For more information on Kutztown University and its events, go to: http://www.kutztown. wife Wendy, their dog Mozart, and edu/news-and-media/news-releases/october-2015/ their pair of twin cats JP (john Philip) and Sousa, and George and Ira Leo Club (Gershwin) He is the loving father of five children and three grandchildren. Organizes Students have been working tirelessly for the much anticipated Guest Soloist: Kimberly Reighley arrival of the band. Miss Megan Blood Drive Principal Flutist of the Delaware Symphony Reimer, director of the high school band, said, “I’m thrilled that Mr. Seidel agreed to the Side-By-Side Leo Club officers Jenn Tuesday, October 27, 2015 performance with Hamburg. It’s an Guldin, Zoe Irey, 7:00pm excellent opportunity for our High Cassidy Cordwell, School band members to rehearse Erika Romero, and Leah Hamburg Area High School Auditorium and perform with professional Bertschy held one of three Free Admission. Open to the public … We’d love to see you there! musicians. This is one of the best annual blood drives at the ways for young musicians to learn high school with Miller and grow in their own instrumental Keystone Blood Center on technique, ensemble skills, and performance skills.” October 16. For more information on the Ringgold Band or on Mr. Seidel visit www.ringgoldband. com Page 2 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 Getting Halloween decorations out of the Halloween house closet as well as yourself decorating Miranda Shollenberger – 12 Kayla Sobonilla – 11 As of June 26, 2015, love became equal in all 50 states. By equal it means that love was not defined by gender; a man could love a man and woman could love woman. Even though it was Halloween is just around the corner and there are legalized all over America, some people are still afraid to “come out of the closet.” many people getting their houses ready by putting Four months after the legalization, this month of October is the first month it is okay to up Halloween decorations. To plan out a successful come out in the eyes of America. October is known as national coming out month, devoted Halloween themed house, the lawn and the inside of to any person who has been open with their sexuality, devoted to those who have “came out” the house need decorations. Online shopping sites but have not survived due to the harassment such as Amazon, eBay, or Target will have Halloween of others. The national day of coming out is October 11th. This year on the eleventh decorations. Popular decorations are skeletons, th pumpkins, ghosts and zombie props, are generally it will be the 27 anniversary of that day. on a person’s lawn. The skeletons are standing or If you or somebody you know needs sitting in a chair outside and the pumpkins are carved somebody to talk somebody about their or drawn on and sitting on the front porch. The ghost confusion, anxiety, depression or just needs decorations are hanging from trees or the front of the to come to terms with their sexuality, please house while the zombies are somewhere on the lawn. call the GLBT Youth Support Line 1-800- When money is short and the Halloween decorations prices are high, people tend to 850-8078 or visit http://www.glbthotline.org/ create their own Halloween decorations. The app Pinterest or Tumblr allow the person to talkline.html. see full step by step instructions on how to make decorations. There are ideas such as having a glass bottle and labeling it as poison or deadly there are origami instructions on how to make a pumpkin or ghost cut out or shape, as well as having a cheap skeleton wrapped in toilet paper. For more information visit http://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/ Senior spotlight: Grace Gallagher how-to/g1024/do-it-yourself-halloween-decorations-1010/ Melanie LeMasters - 12

Harley Ludy explains his musical “career” Grace Gallagher is a senior who is intelligent, caring, and hilarious. She lives with her mother Connie, her older brother Ben, and her younger sister Kate. Grace and Kate are Joshua Seiler – 9 very close, and Grace enjoys taking care of her sister. Her favorite subject is history and Global Studies with Mr. Bickleman is her favorite class Harley Ludy, a freshmen at this year, because thinks it is very interesting to learn about current issues in the world. Hamburg Area High School, She is not sure exactly what she wants to do when she graduates, but she has a few plays a variety of instruments ideas. Although Grace is unsure of which specific college she wants to attend, she knows and participates in many she wants to go to a four year university, and for that university to be “out of Pennsylvania.” activities. Harley started to Her major has not been decided on yet, but she has several things she is interested in. play and the Upright Bass Grace thinks Anthropology, Museum Studies, and General History are possibilities, and when he was in 3rd grade. The she is definitely planning on minoring in Medieval Studies. main instrument Harley plays Grace has a few different is the Upright Bass, but he hobbies. Pool is one of her favorite also plays the piano, viola, and thing to do, and she has won many bass guitar. Harley participates competitions. She also enjoys in Band, Marching Band, doing volunteer work, and has Aerial Boundaries, Chambers, donated her time to the SMART Orchestra, Concert Choir, and program, Iron Chef, and was a the Barbershop Quartet. Harley counselor at this year’s sixth grade used to participate in Drama camp. When Grace has down time, when he was in Middle School. she enjoys reading. When asked Harley enjoys playing music, what her favorite book is, she said but does not have any favorite Looking for Alaska by John Green, songs to play or listen to. and favorite book series is the For people who are not sure if Percy Jackson books. they want to play an instrument Grace has been in chorus since or participate in band, Harley she was in sixth grade, and has said, “People should join band been elected the senior chorus or at least play an instrument represented this year. because of companionship. Band members get to meet people they might not usually talk to and make new friends. People will also learn about Halloween: All around the World different music genres, which Megan Krick – 10 can expand your knowledge. Also, depending on what Halloween is celebrated on October 31 and it originated in Ireland. Irish immigrants instrument newbies would like brought versions of different ways to celebrate Halloween to North America in the 19th to play, the band might lack it. Music also gives you problem-solving skills.” century. Like the U.S, the Irish celebrated with trick-or-treating. Western countries did Harley plans to play other bass instruments in the coming years. He is also not start embracing the holiday until the interested in musicals and drama and plays. late 20th century. The first celebration of Halloween was the festival of Samhain which is celebrated at the end of harvest Celebrating National Pumpkin Day season. The festival was used to stock supplies and prepare for the winter. The Alyssa Marzili – 10 people that celebrated the festival believed that on October 31, the dead come back to National Pumpkin Day is officially celebrated on life to sicken or damage the crops. October 26 every year. Although there are many Every country is different when it comes to holidays dealing with pumpkins, each is celebrated celebrating. It all depends on their culture or in a different way. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest beliefs on the holiday. In Austria Halloween or one of the first signs of autumn. Pumpkins can is a tradition that involves bread, water, and be grown on all continents except Antarctica. The a lighted lamp. They use these things to welcome the dead back to earth. United States alone produces an estimation of 1.5 Belgium does not truly believe in Halloween like many other countries, although they billion pounds of pumpkins per year. do leave candles out in memory of the dead. To celebrate this day, the easiest is to carve China celebrates the holiday with a festival called Teng Chieh. During this festival they set food and water in front of photos of their lost family members to light paths for the a pumpkin. Some may prefer to decorate their spirits to travel Earth. This shows that no matter where a person is in the world, they are pumpkin in a different way instead of carving like also celebrating Halloween. with paint. However one may like to decorate their For more information on Halloween in different countries go to http://www. pumpkin it is still a fun activity and a good way to celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Other halloweenhistory.org. ways to celebrate would be to bake something with pumpkin such as, pumpkin pie or pumpkin seeds. All of these things may be done with the whole family to celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Along with that, there is Carve a Pumpkin Day, which takes place on October 31. Even Book Soxs for sale though the two of them are both related to pumpkins, they have their differences. Yelitza Pagan – 11 For more information go to: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-pumpkin-day or http://www.cute-calendar.com/event/carve-a-pumpkin-day/16250.html Every student has had that one teacher who makes sure they have their books covered with a fabric covering, but sometimes it is difficult to find a jumbo book sox in aclose distance to school. Hamburg Area High School students are lucky to have Miss. McCarthy, Hawk Happenings Publication Information who is located in the library, selling Book Soxs as a fundraiser. These designs are not like anything Adviser: Miss Terri McCarthy; Editor-in-Chief: Elianna Stewart; Editorial Group: Victoria Baumert, Andrew Baum, Tylin Barlip, Sage Bausher, Sydney Buchfeller, Haley Bylina, Gianna Castellitto, Kylie Clark, Annie Crider, Brett compared to a Walmart brand Book Sox. Daub, Julia Doklan, Rhiannon Elias, Sierra Fisher, Andrew Fleek, Kayla Fox, Sierra Hafer, Cheyenne Hollenbach, These Book Soxs have amazing designs, Jennifer Hoshauer, Gabby Krick, Megan Krick, Morgan Krick, Melanie LeMasters, Brea Lesher, Carly Levan, bound to gain jealously from friends. 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For every purchase made, a of the faculty, staff, administration, or school board of the Hamburg Area School District. We are a member of the portion of it will go to continuing to provide Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA), the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), and Quill and the student body with news and activities Scroll. If you have any questions or comments regarding Hawk Happenings, anything that appears in its pages, through publishing of Hawk Happenings. or if you would like to sponsor our paper with a donation, please contact Miss Terri McCarthy, Hawk Happenings, Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA, 19526. Our email address is [email protected] Support the newspaper and visit the and our phone number is 610-562-3861, x2327. library with $3.00 to get your book sox! Page 3 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 Criticism Corner Scary movies to Alessia Cara hitting the radio watch on Halloween Kiana Wright – 10

Sierra Fisher - 10 Alessia Cara is an 18 year old Canadian pop start singer-songwriter. Her EP “Four Pink Of all the scary movies that are out Walls” was released on August 28, 2015. Her most famous hit, “Here,” had gained over there, these seem to be the most terrifying. 500,000 views in its first week of being premiered. Her music is being praised for its freshness Halloween: the uncut version (2007), is and insight. Cara says “Here” is unapologetically autobiographical based off of a true story. about Michael Myers, a seemingly psychotic She also claims, “It’s a party song, but really it’s the complete opposite of a party song. It’s ten year old boy who hits his breaking point absolutely me; it shouts out the person in the corner of the party, looking around uncomfortably.” on Halloween night. He commits several Her song demonstrates “cheekiness and caution”. It is authored from the perspective of an murders and ends up going to jail. After 17 unenthusiastic partygoer who is counting the minutes until it’s time to leave. This song takes years of being in prison, he escapes and aim at mindless revelry and is peppered with lines that touch everyone’s hidden introvert. has a murderous hunt to try and find the only Her first song was called “Seventeen.” person who still means something to him. This is a danceable pop piece that conveys This movie is rated R and is directed by Rob the rapid changes associated with growing Zombie. This movie is classified as a slasher up as a teenager. Cara waxes nostalgic film but it is not overwhelmingly terrifying. about the purity of childhood and the Carrie (1976) is about a somewhat strange fleeting nature of youth. EP includes five teen who faces classmates who bully her and has a psychologically unstable mother. When songs: “Here,” “Seventeen,” “Outlaws,” Carrie gets asked to the prom by popular Tommy Ross, she dreams of a perfect night, but “I’m Yours,” and “Four Pink Walls.” things turn out to be everything but that. The movie is rated R and is directed by Brian Her music is made mainly for teenagers De Palma. This movie is classified as a thriller and drama film but it is creepy and gory. whom can relate to her music. EP also You’re Next (2011) is a film about the Davisons, who decide to go up to their estate features jazzy, uplifting songs that capture in the woods to celebrate their wedding anniversary with their family. When individuals the adrenaline of living in the moment. with crossbows and animal masks show up, the weekend turns into a horror the Her voice and music “share a vintage but family will never forget. The movie is rated R and directed by Adam Wingard. This old-school hip-hop sound.” She reflects movie is classified as a thriller and horror film and it can be very scary at some parts. upon her roots as she treads fame and Insidious (2010) and Paranormal Activity (2007) are well-known supernatural movies. In both celebrates success. “Four Pink Walls” of these movies, the families move into new homes and suspect that there are spirits haunting carries the same depth and message of self- them. Insidious is rated PG-13 and is definitely scarier than Paranormal Activity. Paranormal awareness as found in Christina Aguilera’s Activity is rated R, but even though it is not as scary as Insidious, it will still be terrifying. popular coming-of-age album “Stripped.” Cara has a vocal prowess that is reminiscent Overall, there are a lot of scary movies, but these may be the best to watch on Halloween. of a softer, younger Rhianna and the storytelling talent of Taylor Swift. She is bound for For more information, visit: http://www.imdb.com/ greatness, and she will deliver more heartfelt songs in her anticipated full-length album. For more information visit: www.alessiacara.org or www.gomoxie.org The Selection takes the crown Nathan Sykes releases “Kiss Me Quick” Annie Crider – 12 The Selection is the first book of a great trilogy called the Selection Novels, which Kylie Clark – 10 are all about a girl from the future country of Illéa, the country that formed in place of the United States after China took over. America Singer is a musician in the fifth caste – one of the lower castes – who only wants to marry her boyfriend Aspen, though he lives in the Nathan Sykes, a former Wanted caste below her. She had her whole life planned out, but her strict mother demanded she member, just released his first single participate in the Selection. America feared and hated the Selection because it was only called “Kiss Me Quick.” People can a competition for any attractive girl to try and win Prince Maxon’s heart, while she already loved Aspen. When America does give in and apply for the selection, she is shocked expect an album from him later this year. to receive the news of her new status as one of the 35 girls of the Selection. Though He worked with Emil Nava, for his video, she does not want anything to do with the who shot many music videos for artists competition, she soon becomes close such as Ed Sheeran and Calvin Harris. friends with some of the other girls as well Sykes has named artists like Justin as the prince himself. The plans America Timberlake, Nick Jonas and Robbie had spent her whole life preparing for Williams as acts that has led him to might not compare to a life in a world she start a solo career. In 2013, he released never knew. “Almost Is Never Enough” with Ariana The plot of a young girl trying to decide Grande. He has found his voice to be between the man she loves and a rich man more soulful and pop. He showcases may not be appealing to some people, but the mystery and war that surround Illéa these sounds in songs like “More Than itself adds interesting twists that many You’ll Ever Know” and “Kiss Me Quick.” of the characters do not see coming. Nathan’s newer song, “Famous,” is a song that has a lot of guitar in it. “If I would America herself is an interesting character have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you, then maybe we wouldn’t who only wanted a simple life and already be two worlds apart.” Sykes wanted to make the song relatable to his fans. had reasonable plans for the future. The For more information, visit www.GoMoxie.org. characters themselves are deep as well, with the competition bringing out different sides of the girls America befriends. Other times, though the plot is still present, there Grey’s Anatomy –the show to watch is a lighter tone to the events with funny or heartwarming moments filling the time. Haley Bylina – 10 The intertwined plots of America’s love life and the contest itself carry over to the Grey’s Anatomy may not seem like a very popular show just by watching the sequel, so this book will have unanswered questions. For this reason, the whole series is commercials. This medical drama series is not only full of medical procedures, but everyday a must-read full of mystery, laughter, and tears. relationships and problems with life defying situations. The show starts off right when the main doctor’s careers do, Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Sandra Oh, and Katherine Heigl, at the intern stage. Getting to see them grow as people and as doctors, watching the different scenarios in each episode, this show is full of surprises. With 12 full seasons, Grey’s Anatomy is in season 13 and is written by Shonda Rhimes. Problems such as relationship issues, choosing to work at which hospital, plane crashes, Congratulations to the deaths, and many more show up throughout the shows. Fans will get attached to certain people and ideas, and then have to face the differences on the show. If someone loves the medical field, this is the show to watch. It airs every Thursday at eight o’clock, on ABC TV. BCTC National Technical Even if someone just likes good dramas, this is definitely the show to watch. Honor Society Inductees!

Arianna Bracy Amber Ney Cody Fink Cody Fitzer Page 4 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 Peanut butter cookies are a great treat for Albright offers your Halloween parties Kylie Clark – 10 Peanut butter cookies are a great Halloween treat. Here are the ingredients to make one of the best dessert a bit spookier. Ingredients: performing arts • ½ cup sugar • ½ cup brown sugar programs • ½ cup butter (room temperature) • ½ cup peanut butter Jennifer Hoshauer – 10 • 1 egg • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour Albright College is a private college • ¾ teaspoon baking soda in Reading, Pennsylvania that was founded in 1856 by Jacob Albright, who was a • ½ teaspoon baking powder Pennsylvania German evangelical preacher. This is a liberal arts college where students • ¼ teaspoon salt take classes in all different fields of study. The mascot is Lex the Lion. Directions: They use Moodle as a learning experiment for a lot of their classes. The college also has clubs and student organizations such as The Cue, which is the colleges yearbook and 1. Beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugars. Mix in the peanut butter and the Alrbightian which is the college’s newspaper. They also have a homecoming weekend with egg. food trucks, games, club tables, and a street fair. 2. Whisk together all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder and On campus there is a place called Experiential Learning and Career Development salt) in a separate bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ones. center which has career counselors for building resume and finding internships. 3. Wrap the dough in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. The college just recently got recognized by the Princeton review for one of the 25 best 4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll the dough into balls. Flatten the dough in a crisscross colleges in the nation for artistic students in fashion programs. pattern with a fork. Bake 9-10 minutes. Albright runs on semesters versus quarters like Hamburg does. Semesters run 14 For more recipies, visit http://www.simplyrecipes.com. weeks in length and are followed by one week of final exams each semester. This college also includes study abroad in places such as Spain, France, Japan, and etc. For more information go to: http://www.albright.edu/

Getting spooked by Halloween history Getting Fancy for fall Gabrielle McCullough – 9

Ashley Lojko - 10 The style that most girls are going for these days are high waist jeans to make the waist look skinnier and to make their legs appear longer, and for men the new trend is On the night of October 31 each year, the usual sight in most towns and neighborhoods dark blue – wash jeans, or just plain old jeans. are young children and teenagers roaming the streets, dressed in costumes, and going Items with plaid like plaid shirts door to door with their bags in hand. This is are being worn by both boys and girls. common, but the knowledge of the origin of Girls also go for the cute tomboy shirts, Halloween and its many traditions are not. shirts that aren’t exactly girly. The expectation on shoes for the girls is Dressing up in costumes and putting on slip on shoes like slip on sneakers, converse masks may seem like a silly way to celebrate sneakers, loafers, and many more slip- a holiday, but it is surprisingly close to how on’s and sneakers. Shoes for boys on the men and women participated in the festival other hand would include canvas sneakers, acquainted with Halloween in ancient a quantity of other sneakers, loafers, or times. The festival was celebrated by the any shoes that fit their comfort. Celtic people, and it was called Samhain. The hairstyles that are in for this year for It celebrated the end of the harvest and the girls are braids, playful pony tails, soft curls, beginning of the preparation of winter. They and more. As for the boys, their hairstyles believed that the borders of the living and include the undercut, the side part, spiky dead could be crossed on the night of October fringe, etc. For more information visit http:// haircutinspiration.com , http://cupofjo.com 31, and they must light bonfires and wear , http://www.businessinsider.com , http:// masks or costumes to blend in with the dead. www.seventeen.com , and http://www. Trick- or- treating is a representation of a medieval primermagazine.com . practice in which poor people would go door-to-door on November 1 asking for food in exchange for prayers to the dead on the next day, All Souls Day. This practice began in Ireland and Britain. Chilling at the King Frost parade The original Jack-O-Lanterns were not even pumpkins at all. The ancient Kayla Fox – 11 Celtics in Ireland carved out turnips on Hallows Eve and put a kind of candle The King Frost Parade is an annual Halloween parade held in Hamburg on the last in them to ward away spirits. Our traditions for this holiday are not that Saturday of October. The King Frost Parade is the largest Halloween parade held annually different from the ancient traditions that were practiced hundreds of years ago. on the entire East Coast. According to the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage For more information, visit http://www.halloweenhistory.org/ http://www.pumpkinnook. Center, about 20,000 people usually attend. This parade has been celebrated in Hamburg com/facts/jack.htm since 1910, which was started to celebrate the end of Fall and welcome the beginning of Winter. The parade starts at North Third Street and Port Clinton Avenue and ends on New kid in town; sophomore, Alexander MacDonald South Fourth Street and Franklin Street. The Hamburg Jaycees, an organization made of young men in the community, took over this event in 1964. Under the Jaycees’ control, Brea Lesher – 10 many more attractions have been added to the parade. Sophomore, Alexander MacDonald, or Alex, is new to Hamburg Area High School this Since they took over, high school year. Alex was previously going to Mountain View School District in Kingsley, PA before bands, U.S. Military bands, and marching Hamburg. Alex said, “It was pretty easy to adjust into the new school thanks to the soccer groups from all over Pennsylvania have team.” When first moving into the district, “They helped me get to know the school and showed participated in the parade. The parade also me around, and I made quite a few friends.” showcases many of the sports teams and One thing that is different for Alex small community organizations within it. this year compared to last year is Numerous elaborate floats and community the size difference in the schools. beauty queens also march in the parade. While still getting used to it, Hamburg is This has bumped up the budget for the growing on him more. He enjoys the education parade to over $30,000. The King Frost and the people that surround him every day. Parade acts as a homecoming and brings Outside of school, Alex spends his time people into the community of Hamburg. continuing to play soccer for a travel team, For more information, visit http://www. the Abington Rowdies. He also enjoys schuylkillriver.org/ playing basketball and video games, as well as hanging out with his friends, and spending time with his family. Reblogging, Noting, Posting: Tumblr Olivia Ludovici – 9

Tumblr has over 300 million active users currently. It is a type social media that involves a lot blogging. Even though there many different things that Tumblr is used for, connecting Upcoming Events with people all over the world is the main interest. October 30...... Home Maintenance and Repair Field Trip First off, when reblogging a post, it basically means that the user reposts it to their blog from another user’s blog. This is so that the post gets spread around to other accounts November 4...... Math Department Field Trip for all their followers to see. When a user notes a post, it November 6...... Senior Recognition Football; AP English Field Trip means that the user ‘liked’ it. When a user post something to their blog it is for all their followers to see and reblog. November 7...... Winter Sports Physical Lastly, there are many types of posts; photo, chat, quote, video, text, or link. November 9...... German Club Field Trip There are many different types of accounts on Tumblr. November 11...... First Quarter Report Cards Sent Home Most account themes on Tumblr are textpost accounts, which is basically a post with jokes, or funny memes. November 12...... Transition Students Field Trip There are fandom, grunge, hipster and many other types of blog accounts as well. November 16-24...... Yearbook Sales Finally, the whole purpose of this website is for people November 17...... AP Environmental Science Field Trip to connect with other people all over world that share the same interests as them. It shows a unity between this November 19...... HEP and Science Field Trip generation as one, through technology. Although the November 20...... Woodworking Field Trip users do not know each other, it can be very easy to make friends and communicate together. For more information, visit http://allthingsd.com/ Page 5 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 Hawks Sports Action Athlete Spotlight – Cheerleading Spotlight

Chelsea Forrest’s last Tylin Barlip - 9 hoorah As the season goes on, the girls are ready to cheer. Breanna d’Agrella, a ninth grader, stated, “I love how the season has been going so far, and I hope it continues to Morgan Krick – 12 go that way.” She also states that she is ready to continue to work better at cheerleading. Many people argue that Chelsea Forrest is a 17 year old cheerleading is not a sport. And others argue that it is. senior at Hamburg Area High School Breanna agrees that cheerleading is a sport. “I believe with much school spirit. A contribution to cheerleading is a sport because it’s not just about cheering Chelsea’s school spirit is the fact that she the team on and ‘working the crowd’. There are also many is a cheerleader with much enthusiasm. other things to do. For example, there is stunting. That takes Chelsea has been cheering since she a lot of effort and you need to be focused. Someone could get was in fifth grade and could not resist it a really bad injury if things aren’t done right,” Breanna said. since. “Many of my friends had asked me Breanna thinks that to a certain point cheering is easy. to try it. Once I did I fell in love with it,” said She points out, “To be completely honest, the easiest part Chelsea. She enjoys cheerleading so much about cheering is making new friends. All the cheerleaders because she enjoys learning new routines are really nice. They are also welcoming,” she says. and states that the team is like a family. “ I have been cheerleading for a while now, so I know Chelsea also enjoys the role of being a varsity captain of the cheer team. Chelsea has what to do. So another easy part to me is learning how been a varsity captain since she was a junior during the 2014 football season. to do the cheers. But that may be hard to other people.” Being a captain does not necessarily mean that it gives the captain a right to be Breanna also talks about going through the cheers and bossy to the rest of the team. It means guiding others in the right direction in the what it is like to learn them and get the hang of them. appropriate times. Chelsea also states that is a leadership position, to be a great role She says that the most difficult part is doing the stunts. model to the underclassmen. As for the team itself, Chelsea hopes they have a great “Sometimes if a stunt doesn’t go right I get frustrated. I competition season. They are signed up for quite a few and are very excited to compete know we will try again but I just wish it would work the first Aside from being a captain of the cheer team, Chelsea is involved in National Honor time. The girls are all great at their parts in stunt groups, and I am glad I get to work with Society and she is the treasurer of student council. After high school, Chelsea would like them,” she stated. She also explains that stunting takes a lot of focus. Cheerleaders need to either enroll at IUP, Albright, LIM, or Philadelphia University to be a stylist or a wedding to focus on what they are doing and how they are doing it so no one gets hurt. Also, they planner. Chelsea also likes to draw, paint, and create unique outfits. need to pay attention so no one falls. Girls Tennis Teams Golfing with Grace Alexys Mateo – 9 ends season strong Sage Bausher – 10 Grace Kutz is a sophomore this year, and The girls Tennis team ended the school last year she ranked fourth in her class. A smart, season with an almost perfect record. They beautiful, ambitious, and an athletic person, she ended up with an astounding 15 wins and participates in dance and golf. Her friends would three losses record as of October 13. The say that she is “independent and opinionated great girls have continued to go onto counties, then at golf and dance, caring, a loving person and is hopefully districts. The girls who are going independent.” to districts are Melanie Haas, Alicia Pursell, She joined the golf team this year and is doing Samantha Nye, Allison Bashore, Breanna well she loves golf and, says it is a lot of fun, and Ulrich, Madisen Svoboda, and Laura Bear. thinks she will be doing it next year. Grace got into The coach for the varsity team, golf because her dad plays and she describes him as an “avid golfer.” She plans on Bill Trill says “We have exceeded every playing in college. expectation myself or anybody else ever had for this team. I am so proud of us, and hopefully She has not yet set any records, but the team has come very close to it. Grace is on we can go on and do great things. This year was a rebuilding year, but we did not play like it.” the junior varsity team and they have only had one loss all season. Varsity has matches The whole entire team is excited to see how far the can go. Sophomore Erisa almost every week and junior varsity has matches twice a week. Sloan says “Tennis is about being confident and multi- faceted. This year we have gone so far, I didn’t even dream about being this successful” Mikalee Kerr - Girls Soccer Star Gabby Krick – 9 Mikalee Kerr has been playing soccer since age three. She plays left defensive back on the soccer team and her ultimate goal is to be one of the captains of the team someday. She says “Being committed is a great feeling, everyone is one big family that supports each other.” Speaking of family, at home she lives with her mom and dad, as well as her little sister that also plays soccer. She tries her best for Rayetta Sturm who has been her biggest inspiration since she was little. She would love to be a professional soccer player someday, but says that is “unrealistic” so instead she would like to go into the medical field to be some type of specialized physician. For now though she is still very focused on soccer as well as her education for a further career. Mikalee says “School is a lot more stressful during the soccer season.” She is extremely exhausted after late night soccer games and then has to go home and worry about school work. Although it is stressful and time consuming to handle both soccer and school as well as keeping her grades up to what she wants and expects them to be, she would not trade soccer LaPearl standing out in Field Hockey for the world. It explains who she is as a person. Tara Maloney – 10 Kellie is a sophomore at Hamburg Area High School. She is an outstanding field hockey th Yearbook sales player. She started playing field hockey when she went to mini camps in 6 grade, but she officially started playing on a team in 7th grade. Her number is 6 on the team too. As of now, she does not plan on playing in college, but that may change. Her grades are pretty average considering she cannot fail any classes or she gets taken off varsity. She is still undecided on what she wants to do in the future but Kellie has been November 16-24 $60 looking into sports medicine. Kellie’s free time is mostly taken up by field hockey, but when she is not on the field, Kellie spends her other free time with her family. Balancing school and field hockey is tough at times for Kellie but she tries to get all of her homework done during study halls. When she has away games, Kellie sits in the locker room and gets most of her work done. Other than being busy with school and sports, she also is in the Sports Scores wilderness club and likes to be outdoors. Kellie’s older sister is her biggest inspiration because Kayla played in middle school Football and with Kellie watching her it seemed fun to play. Her most memorable memory so far 10/9/15 at Twin Valley: 27-21 Win 10/9/15 at Kutztown 1-1 Tie throughout her field hockey career was beating Daniel Boone this year, considering they 10/16/15 vs Berks Catholic: 14-42 Loss 10/10/15 vs Schuylkill Valley: 0-6 Loss lost to them last year. Their year is going off great so far. They are still improving and Boys Soccer 10/13/15 at Berks Catholic: 2-1 Win giving it all during their games. They are all hoping to pick up a couple more wins before 10/7/15 vs Twin Valley: 1-4 Loss Girls Tennis the season is over. 10/9/15 at Kutztown: 0-1 Loss 10/10/15 at Gov. Mifflin: 2-3 Loss 10/12/15 vs Schuylkill Valley: 3-1 Win 10/16/15 at Bishop McDevitt: 1-3 Loss 10/14/15 vs Pottsville: 2-0 Win Boys Cross Country 10/17/15 at Exeter: 0-5 Loss 10/6/15 at Reading High: 26-30 Win Remember Winter Field Hockey 10/6/15 at Muhlenberg: 30-25 Loss 10/6/15 vs Conrad Weiser: 0-4 Loss 10/6/15 vs Oley Valley: 33-24 Loss 10/8/15 at Twin Valley: 0-11 Loss 10/13/15 vs Tulpehocken: 26-21 Loss 10/10/15 at Schuylkill Valley: 0-2 Loss 10/13/15 vs Daniel Boone: 45-18 Loss 10/13/15 vs Berks Catholic: 0-4 Loss 10/13/15 at Twin Valley: 50-15 Loss Sports Physicals 10/14/15 at Kutztown: 3-2 Win Girls Cross Country 10/15/15 vs Exeter: 1-2 Loss 10/6/15 at Reading High: 50-15 Loss Girls Soccer 10/6/15 vs Oley Valley: 50-15 Loss 10/6/15 at Conrad Weiser: 0-2 Loss 10/13/15 at Twin Valley: 50-15 Loss November 7 10/8/15 vs Twin Valley: 0-7 Loss 10/13/15 vs Daniel Boone: 50-15 Loss Page 6 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visit Sun Smart Awareness Month Sydney Buchfeller - 9 Rhiannon Elias – 11 Just as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, November is known as Sun Smart Awareness month. This month is dedicated to letting people know how to protect against On October 1, one of Miss Flack’s Environmental Science classes visited skin cancer. Whether the cancer is basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. While there they studied different raptors, the melanoma, everything should be put into action to prevent these deadly skin cancers, history of the sanctuary, and facts about the land and trails on the mountain. The best way to help prevent skin cancer is to always apply sun block. Even if it is a The students had the chance to see a Red Tailed Hawk, a Screech Owl, a Bald Eagle, a cloudy day, the harmful sun rays can affect a very fair skinned person. For children, 80% Golden Bald Eagle, and a few other birds that migrate along the Appalachian Mountains. of skin damage can occur before the age of 18. Sunscreen should be applied every two They studied the size of the birds, their travel routes, what they eat, and their life expectancies. hours when exposed to the sun for a long period of time. Even on cold days, nothing stops Their guide, Erin, showed them a Screech Owl and a hawk. Both birds were hit by the sun from potentially harming the skin. Using medication to prevent skin diseases can cars and rescued. She also taught them about the history of the mountain, and how it actually be harmful and increase the sensitivity of the skin to the sun. used to be a hunting ground for birds. After learning about the history of Hawk Mountain Make sure to always check for any types of changes such as the eyes and freckles. If Sanctuary, students walked a trail up to the North Lookout, ate lunch, and studied the freckles seem to be changing (growing, becoming deformed), see a doctor. Skin cancer various animals they encountered. They stayed at the lookout for almost two hours. is an issue like all cancers, but it can be prevented. Take the steps into keeping a healthy After speaking with freshman Carl Sander and senior Dalton Werley, they both seemed body and a healthy lifestyle. to enjoy the field trip and experience on the mountain. Senior Michaela Salvati said it was the perfect day to go on the trip because they saw two out of three birds they wanted to study. She also enjoyed learning about the mountain and birds from their guide, and hopes to go on the trip again.

Once Upon a Time starts season five

Post-traumatic stress: symptoms, treatment, Carly Levan – 10 and ways to manage The premiere of season five of Once Upon a Elianna Stewart – 9 Time (directed by Ralph Hemecker) aired on ABC September 27th. In the premiere of the fifth season of Post-traumatic stress, or PTSD, is a very common illness affecting one in three military Once Upon a Time, the viewer’s got to see the different troops, according to ptsdusa.org. It is a very serious illness steaming from witnessing sides of Emma Swan (played by Jennifer Morrison). a traumatic event such as a murder, some sort of assault, or some other violent act. It At the beginning of the episode, she appeared does not only affect returning troops. Children and adults who have witnessed violence, in the Enchanted Forest and she seemed rather typically as a child or young adult, will suffer from some degree of PTSD. People suffering from PTSD report symptoms such as anxiety, disorientation, weak. However, throughout the episode it becomes hallucinations, and violent flash backs. PTSD is typically accompanied by depression, more and more clear how powerful she actually is. stress, clinical anxiety, psychosis brought on by violence triggered flash backs, as written While Emma is battling with fighting her darkness in on psychcentral.com. the Enchanted Forest, her friends back in Storybrooke According to various sources, most people suffering from PTSD that do not seek were struggling to find a way to get to Emma to save her. Their only option to get to the treatment or other forms of help will most likely commit a crime, such as manslaughter, or Enchanted Forest is to enlist in the help of someone they cannot trust. Meanwhile Emma take their own life. With this being said, people should recognize the signs and symptoms is introduced to Merida from Brave (played by Amy Manson) and they join up to find their of PTSD as soon as possible. If they feel that they, someone they love or simply know, is way out of the forest. Although Emma is trying to be good, she struggles with controlling her suffering from PTSD they should seek immediate help. This is not something that people darkness and puts Merida’s life in danger. Eventually Emma’s friends were able to make can handle alone. Seek help from friends and family first, because everyone needs to it to the Enchanted Forest in time to save Merida, but will they be able to save Emma? have moral support. Next seek professional psychiatric help, because they may need Just as the new characters of Camelot are introduced at the end of the episode Emma’s to be put on medications or have other forms of treatment, possibly even short term institutionalization until symptoms are managed. Finally, they need to remember that they friends find themselves back in Storybrooke. They quickly realized that they had lost their are not alone. No matter who they are, someone will help. memories and they have to figure out what happened to them in the last six weeks and For more details visit, Huffington Post, ptsd.va.gov, psychcentral.com, ptsdusa.org, and what happened to Emma. apadvisions.org. Football team off to a great start Enter the “Badlands” with Ryan Smith – 12 Halsey’s new album Victoria Baumert – 11 The Hamburg Hawks Football team has gotten off to its best start in a long Ashley Frangipane, better known as her stage time. By starting the season 2-0 in league play and 3-2 overall, they are looking name Halsey, recently publicized her newest to make a run into the playoffs. This past week the Hawks took on the Cougars, album: Badlands. It was released August 28, 2015, won by a score of 42-12, and claimed the top spot in section two. and features the hit singles “Ghost” and “New The win was highlighted by Nick Kuhn throwing two touchdowns as well Americana,” which were uploaded on YouTube as Ignacio Reynoso running in three touchdowns for the Hawks. months prior. This album is preceded by her album The improved play from last season has carried the Hawks to a winning record through Room 93, released in 2014, which caused her to five games and the momentum is looking to continue this week. The Hawks battled gain attention from the public. The songs range the Twin Valley Raiders last Friday in a division game that continued to push Hamburg from a variety of tones and moods. The songs towards the playoffs. The Hawks continued their impressive play by defeating Twin Valley can be very upbeat and portray the themes of 27-21 in overtime. Ignacio Reynoso continued his impressive sophomore season by youth and freedom, such as “New Americana” scoring three touchdowns, including the game winner. Hopefully the good play will remain and “Roman Holiday.” On the other hand, the consistent throughout the rest of the season and the Hawks will make the playoffs. songs can bring forth truthful, negative vibes that highlight the harsh realities of life such as “Colors” May the course be with you and “Gasoline.” Julia Doklan - 9 The 21 year old artist’s songs are based off Levi Halye started cross country in seventh grade at Schuylkill Haven and has continued the struggles that she endured in her own life. This is inspiring to the listeners who are to participate since moving here. He wrestled for four years before starting cross country conflicted with struggles of their own and desire for escape. Many people enjoy and relate with his friends. That is when he realized he was not just good at running, he enjoyed it to her music, due to the fact that all of her American tours are sold out. Halsey is definitely too. Running helps him stay fit and look at nature as he goes. One of his favorite parts is a successful artist, and she will experience great opportunities in the future. being able to see things so peaceful. It puts his mind at ease. To see more information regarding Halsey and her music, visit www.iamhalsey.com At the Pine Grove Invitational he received his best 5K time, 19:34. The coaches taught him new running techniques which helped improve his times. Levi plans to do cross country throughout high school along with track. “Jumping around” and “acting crazy” Fashion Show at Hamburg Area High School pumps him up for a race. The Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K was Cheyenne Rudis – 12 his most memorable race. In his age group, 10-19, he placed first with a time of 22:21. Emily Kavka, the newfound creator of Hamburg Area School Districts Fashion Show, Running uphill kills his energy, so he would is promoting another beneficial charity raise. Emily has collectively gathered numerous rather run on flat land. Mason Halye, Levi’s of students that attend Hamburg, including myself, to participate in the show. The fashion cousin, is on a cross country team in Florida. show will premiere January 8, of 2016 in the school’s auditorium. Emily noted she wanted The team has practice every day. They do this year’s fashion show to blow away the previous years. Gathering students is hard a light jog around the track with stretching when there is very little effort from our peers, but we have a start. Jarrod Bickley, Brandon then run three miles. When they are done, Bogoniewski, Zach Scheffler, and Michael Madara are currently the male models that will they restretch and then do exercises such as be participating for the modeling part. As for the girls, Cheyenne Rudis, Lauren Bittner, push-ups, pull-ups, and crunches. The cross Autumn Gilmore, and Rebecca Bittner are the current girl models. We as a group plan country season is coming to a close, but he to raise as much money possible to donate to charity. Emily is also going to college for fashion, so hosting this fashion show is just more insight on her future career. will be busy with track this winter. Page 7 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 K a u f f m a n continues her Ceate a cheap creepy success costume Cheyenne Hollenbach – 9 Gianna Castellitto - 11 Nobody wants to spend $100 on a costume, so here is an inexpensive way to create a Jenna Kauffman has been on the costume. There are many different types of costumes from creepy to cute but they can all Hamburg Area High School Cross be done in a few hours. Country team since the sixth grade. With materials at home here are the few steps to becoming a classic zombie, all During her cross country career, that is needed is old clothing, she has made it into districts and some paint, leaves, dirt, and counties competitions, making her scissors. Start off by looking quite successful. This year, she is for some old clothing. Go team captain. Although, she is a very through the closet or go dedicated runner and athlete, although to local thrift store. Then at times the sport can be very demanding at times such as when they are supposed begin to tatter the costume. to run on courses with more hills, in the heat. Jenna Kauffman has enjoyed being on Use the scissors to fray the team during middle school and high school and even runs every day during the off and tear holes. Next wet season in order to prepare for the next season. Through all of her hard work, Jenna’s best the dirt until it is a muddy running time for the 3.1 miles throughout her cross country experience was twenty-two consistency. Rub the mud minutes and six seconds. onto the tattered clothing Kauffman said, “This season has been pretty fun and all of the team members are and let the stains dry. Then great to be around.” She likes spending time with the other kids on the team and having tuck a few leaves into the the opportunity to get in better shape each meet. The team is doing fairly well in their holes. Begin to splatter the meets so far, this season. During practices the members usually do a warm up, a run, and paint onto the clothing, and finish with a cool down. The only misfortune with being on the team is that this year, she let it dry afterwards. Now for is the only female on the team. Jenna and the rest of the team wishes to continue doing the makeup, spread white their best in the meets and giving all of their effort in practices. face paint everywhere that is visible. Then apply a ring of black face paint around the eyes. Finish off by messing up the hair and adding final details. For more information visit, http://www.ehow. com/how_2060338_make- zombie-costume.html

Agriculture Science Club Fruit Sale

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General Information: - Orders should be sent to Cheryl Bucheit at the high school by November 10, 2015. - Please pay when you place your order. (To get a discount, we must pay for the fruit before it arrives.) Make checks payable to “Hamburg Area School District”. - Proceeds from the sale benefit the high school greenhouse and the Agriculture Science Club Scholarship Fund. Fruit Type Box Size Count per Price Number Total Box Ordered Money Due Navel Full 40-80 $30.00 Oranges Half 20-40 $15.00 Juice Full 64-125 $24.00 Oranges Half 32-64 $12.00 Tangelos Full 64-100 $24.00 Half 32-50 $12.00 Amazing Showcase of FREE Food Tasting! Red Full 32-40 $24.00 Sample Over 25 Different Restaurants & Vendors! Grapefruit Half 16-20 $12.00 Mixed Box Full 44-60 $26.00 1/3 Navel Half 22-30 $13.00 People’s Choice Competition — You Be the Judge! 1/3 Tangelo 1/3 Grapefruit Tangerines Half 40-60 $22.00 Iron Chef Champion Cook-off — Live on Stage! Pineapples Pack of 3 3 $15.00 Trio Mix Box 8 Navel Oranges, 8 Apples, 8 Pears $22.00 For Advanced Tickets & Information Call 610-562-2241 x1736 Anjou Pears Half 20-22 $16.00 Red Delicious Half 40 $24.00 Adults $15 Seniors (62 & over) $13 Students $5 Apples

Cash, Personal Checks, and Credit Cards Accepted Sampler Description Count Price Number Total Name Per Box Ordered Money Due Fresh Fruit Red Delicious Apples, Navel 16 $20.00 Oranges, Anjou Pears, & Proudly sponsored by Sampler Sunburst Tangerines (3 of each) Orange Navel Oranges, Sunburst 16 $20.00 All proceeds from this event benefit Tangerines, Red Navel Oranges, Sampler & Tangelos (3 of each) the HAMBURG AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Apple & Pear Red Delicious Apples, Anjou 16 $20.00 Pears, Golden Delicious Apples, a non-profit organization that helps provide Sampler & Red Anjou Pears (3 of each)

grants & educational opportunities for students Total Amount of Order______and adults in the Hamburg Area School District. ------Reminder: Agriculture Science Club Fruit Pick Up Where: Hamburg Area High School Behind the school at the loading dock near the cafeteria. When: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Between 2:00 and 6:30 P.M.

Principals Shawn Grav- ish and Chris Spohn were two of 42 people who regis- tered to donate at the Miller Keystone Blood Center blood drive held on Friday, October 16 at the high Principals Shawn Gravish and Chris Spohn snack after donating blood. school. Page 8 Hawk Happenings October 29, 2015 HAHS students and faculty donated 28 units of blood at October 16 drive held in the library. The next one is February 4 and another will be held in May.

The blood drive was held in the library this time.

Art students visit Nolde Forest Andrew Fleek - 9

On October 6, 2015, eight art students from Hamburg Area High School went to Nolde Forest to draw inspiration from the scenery for an art competition. They visited an Senior Emma Clark donates blood! old German mansion that dates back to many centuries ago. During the drive there, the students saw beautiful landscape and scenery. At the mansion, the students took pictures in and around the sight. They stopped at a turtle pond and started drawing from their observations. The students then went to a picnic area to eat lunch and left shortly after. One of the students on the trip was Derrick Boltz whose favorite part of the trip were the amazing views. He took a picture of the background that he may use in the art competition. He is also going to be drawing either a peregrine falcon, a northern harrier, or an osprey for his artwork. For his medium, Derrick will be using colored pencils. The Youth Wildlife Art Competition is an art contest for PA, grades 6-12. The contest was first started in 2013, and a list of threatened and endangered species was created for students to choose from for their drawings. The list can be found on the website for the PA game commission youth wildlife art competition, along with rules and regulations on the art competition. The list includes rodents and many different species of birds. Prizes are awarded to the artists that place in the top 4, and there is an honorable mention as well. The top prizes include $500 for first, $300 for second, $100 for third, and $50 for fourth. The winners get to take a tour of the game commission building along with having their artwork displayed, accepting their prizes, and have a page made out for them in the game commission magazine. Senior Isabelle Caruso donates blood!