October 1, 2014 Volume XXI, Hawk Issue 1 Happenings
A Publication of Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
Hamburg endorses co-principality Julian Warner - 12
For the 2014-2015 school year, Hamburg Area High School students and faculty will be adjusting to the newly adopted principle of co-principality. Former vice-principal of HAHS, Mr. Andrew Netznik, will be governing half of the student body, that is, the freshman and sophomore classes. The presiding, affable HAHS principal, Mr. Christopher Spohn, will continue to oversee and guide the junior and senior classes, no longer burdened by the idiosyncrasies of the unaccustomed underclassmen. Both of the co-principals are now able to channel their focus more directly and perhaps more efficiently. Co-principality, nonetheless, is not necessarily the ultimate panacea, nor is it suitable for all schools. The uncommon concept of co-principals originated from a proposal from superintendent, Mr. Steven Keifer, to reorganize the administration in the school district. Both Mr. Spohn and Mr. Netnik have prior experience as high school principals and have the qualifications to potentially be superintendents. Because the idea of co-principals is so unique, it is unsure as to whether the system will remain in place for the long or the short term. If one of the current principals were to relocate, the circumstances would be determined upon the experience of the replacement. Mr. Spohn weighs in on how being a co-principal is in comparison to being the exclusive principal. “From the perspective of having been ‘the principal’, it is convenient in the sense that it frees up a lot more time. This free time allows me to focus more on the students rather than on discipline across the entire student body”. Mr. Netznik also adds that his job will be easier because, “There is a shared sense of responsibility, and it is nice to have an equal counterpart. Teachers scoop ice cream at Personally, I think that the change will help increase the efficiency of the administration. The biggest challenge for us will be maintaining communication.” Candy’s to help in the fight for cancer Regardless of the myriad advantages and drawbacks of co-principality, Mr. Spohn and Mr. Netznik will conquer conflict and relish achievement together. Alex Strausser – 11
On Friday September 19, teachers from the Hamburg Area School District volunteered at Candy’s in Shoemakersville to scoop ice cream. While people were waiting in line teachers Hamburg honors Armed Forces were handing out balloons, bracelets, pencils, and stickers. There was also a game set up Kiara Mariano – 9 called “Pick a Pop.” Another ongoing activity was voting for the best ice cream flavor. The flavors were created by Middle School students. The winner was the flavor Mint Fudge Hamburg Area School District held Armed Forces Recognition on September 5, during selected by Alexis Neider with a total of 59 votes who also received a $15 gift card to Candy’s. the high school football game Mr. Menapace started this tradition in 2010. “It is important In total there were 16 teachers that volunteered during this event. Almost every half to recognize and honor those who defend our freedom, because they maintain a level of an hour the teachers would change positions and each take turns either scooping ice safety for all Americans that affords us to enjoy everything our great country has to offer.” cream or sitting out front to welcome all the customers. There were many teachers there to Mr. Menapace believes that it is important to recognize these great soldiers. “The bravery help. The group consisted of Susan Franco, Jenna Heinly, Lorrie Wolfinger, Kelly Rollman, of the men and woman who volunteer to risk their lives so that we can enjoy simple things Mindy Ponter, Deb Hay, Kathy Reinert, Jodi Parent, Jill Laub, Tiffany Gruber, Angie Dowd, in life – like a Friday night football game. Secondly, I enjoy seeing the wonderment and Tana Koller, and Patricia Kelly. The line for ice cream went from the inside all the way out surprise no little kids’ faces when they see the military uniforms and equipment”. to the parking lot. There was about a 45 minute wait but it was worth everyone’s while to Joseph Hersh is a 29 years old Marine who served eight years. All soldiers have a reason they help the fight against cancer. The amount of money raised in ice cream sales was $300 join the Marine Corps or the Army. Joseph’s reason was to get out of Pennsylvania. Marines they and $120 in extra donations. The owners of Candy’s were originally was going to give 20% will travel all over the world. Joseph has been to Iraq, Afghanistan, California, South and North to the American Cancer Society, but they changed their minds and decided to give 25%. It Carolina, Alaska, and Georgia. Joseph’s advice is to be fearless and just do it. Pablo Jacquez is 28 years old and has served our country for six years. He joined the Marines because he wanted to get a career and to change the world. Just like HAHS will hold blood drive on Oct. 17 Joseph, Pablo has traveled to Japan, Kurkistand, Romania, Germany, Alaska, Canada, Lydia Warner - 9 Afghanistan, Maine, California and North Carolina. On their coats are ribbons that represent their biography and what they have The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is a non-profit organization that collects and donates accomplished. There were 41 people who were recognized that night. During half time blood to various counties throughout Pennsylvania. This Blood Center is a part of a national while the soldiers were being recognized, the chorus sang God Bless America. It was an network of community blood centers called America’s Blood Centers (ABC) which provides amazing way to recognize these soldiers. approximately 60% of all blood products transfused in the United States. The Miller-Keystone Blood Center provides blood to 26 hospitals within various counties throughout Pennsylvania. There are various reasons to consider making a blood donation. Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion. About 20% of recipients are children and many are cancer patients. By giving just a pint of blood, up to three lives can be saved. Cancer patients, premature babies, accident victims, burn victims, surgery patients and many more people may benefit from donations. Some people back out of the donation in fear of it harming their health. However, donating blood is completely safe, as well as free. Also, the Blood Center provides the donors with juice donuts, and cookies! Donating blood is one of the easiest and best ways to potentially save a life. There are a few recommended steps one should take before donating. Since the body loses sodium during the procedure, donors should be sure to eat lots of salty foods beforehand. Drinking water 30 minutes prior to your donation improves the experience. Also, getting a good night’s before donating is one of the best things to do. Finally, simply relax. Some ways to relax during the procedure are to listen to music, read a book, or talk to another donor. The Miller-Keystone Blood Bus will be making its way to Hamburg Area School District on October 17. For more information, visit www.giveapint.org or see Miss McCarthy.
2014 VMAs Review Criticism Corner Spotlights Inside: Sports scores- Pg. 3
Teens need sleep- Pg. 5
Clubs at HAHS- Pg. 8 Pg. 2 Pg. 4 Pg. 6 Page 2 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 Blood CancerAwareness Morgan DeLong – 11
Every September, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), the “world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer”, promotes Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness for different types of blood cancers such as: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, myelodysplasia (MDS), and Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). While raising awareness, the LLS also raises money to further research for cures and treatments toward blood cancer. After being established in 1949, the LLS expended about one billion dollars towards research and development with the help of donations. According to the LLS, “Survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled since 1960” due to research and better treatments. Not only does the LLS raise awareness for blood cancer during the month of September, but the Leukemia Research Foundation does as well. This is a non-profit organization that depends on donations to contribute to funding for research to find cures and for patients who receive education and/or financial assistance. The foundation was established in 1946 and has raised over $56 million. According to the Leukemia Research Foundation, their goal is “a world free of blood cancers”. Both organizations have surely touched the lives of many, and will continue to do so in hopes that all cures will be found, and the world can go on blood cancer free. For more information visit: http://www.lls.org/#/ http://www.allbloodcancers.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.main 2014 VMAs October recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Kyra Neff - 9
In 2014, there have been over 232,670 females and 2,360 diagnosed with breast cancer, are a hit according to the National Cancer Institute and from that, there have been approximately Eliza Moseman - 9 40,000 deaths in females and 430 deaths for males. As of January 1, 2014, the most popular cancer for females was breast cancer, ranging at 41% on the charts of all cancer On Sunday, August, 24, the MTV deaths. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight woman Video Music Awards were held at The will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This website also includes information stating that Forum in Inglewood, California. The Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. show opened with a performance by My mother, Mika Neff, was diagnosed on August 2009 with stage one breast cancer. Ariana Grande “Break Free”, Nicki Minaj She was operated on October 16, 2009, having a double mastectomy. My mom looked on “Anaconda”, and Jessie J featuring the positive side and stated it was a blessing because she now can share her experience Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj “Bang Bang”. During Bang Bang, Nicki Minaj with others who are going through the same things. She said she has no regrets, and the had a wardrobe malfunction, as she had just finished performing Anaconda. decision she made was best for her and my family. She does not have to worry about The second performance was Taylor Swift “Shake it Off” followed by Sam Smith “Stay getting it back, and she is now cancer free. with Me”. Usher featuring Nicki Minaj “She Came to Give it to You”, 5 Seconds of Summer My mother also took place in the Susan G. Komen Walk for the cure, which takes “Amnesia” Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora “Black Widow”, Maroon 5 “Maps and One More place in November, although the actual breast cancer awareness month is in October. Night” To finish the show, Beyonce gave a 15 minute performance “Mine, Haunted (ft The Susan G. Komen is a non-profit organization that helps put an end to Breast Cancer. parts of Pretty Hurts), No Angel, Jealous, Blow, Drunk In Love, Rocket, Partition, Flawless According to the Susan G. Komen website, this foundation has funded more than $2.5 (ft elements of Superpower and Flawless Remix), Yonce, Blue (ft parts of Heaven), and billion to end breast cancer in the United States. It has given hope to many of people who are struggling through breast cancer. XO”, ending with her acceptance of the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award”. For more information on Breast Cancer, visit: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/ The artists gave acceptance speeches while receiving their awards. One of the types/breast , http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts , http://ww5. most memorable speeches was Miley Cyrus’ for the Video of the Year. Instead of komen.org/ accepting the award herself, she sent Jesse Helt, a 22 year old homeless man who advertised My Friends Place, a charitable organization for the homeless (for more information visit Miley’s Facebook page or www.myfriendsplace.org). The artist going home with the most awards was Beyonce with four. Some other winners include Katy Perry and Juicy J (Best Female Video), 5 Seconds of Summer (Best Lyric Video), Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea (Best Pop Video), and many more. For more information, visit www.mtv.com. Overall, the night was extraordinary with the exception of Jay Pharoah’s outrageous comedic attempts and Taylor Swift’s dancing. The Death of Joan Rivers Kalyn Furry – 10
Comedy legend Joan Rivers died on September 6, 2014, at the age of 81. She Williams’ suicide affects a nation was in plenty of shows and accomplished a Connor Klang – 11 lot in her life. From TV shows to books, Joan did it all. Joan’s real last name was Molinsky, The death of a celebrity is always a focal point of media attention for many weeks. Few but she was better known as Rivers. deaths other than Robin Williams gained more publicity. Loved for his witty humor and Joan’ had TV roles including Fashion kind personality, Williams was a staple in the acting community since the early 1970’s. Police and the show with her daughter Known for his roles in many prominent movies such as Jumanji, Aladdin, and Dead Poets Melissa: Joan & Melissa: Joan knows best? Society, his fan base was among the largest in Hollywood. There is no doubt that he has Joan also has 12 bestselling books, and left a lasting impression in the minds of many fans around the world. the most recent book came out earlier in On the morning of August 11, Williams’s personal assistant found him cold and unresponsive in his room in Paradise Cay, California. The cause of death was later the year called Diary of a mad diva. Some determined to be from asphyxiation. His family had him cremated, and his ashes scattered other books that she has written are I hate in San Francisco Bay. Fans of Williams can enjoy one last theatrical performance in Night everyone…starting with me, and Live. at the Museum 3 set to come out this fall. Joan was never afraid so say what Many memorials are set to take place in Williams’s honor. HBO is planning a one hour was on her mind which is a reason why special dedicated to his journey to becoming an actor as well as his path to becoming one so many people loved her. She will be of the elite actors in all of Hollywood. Many attractions such as his star on the Hollywood missed throughout the comedy world. Walk of Fame have seen increased tourism since his passing. Many fans are also holding Rivers is reported to have died from cardiac and respiratory arrest after her air memorial services at key places in his movie career such as the house in Williams hit flow had seized while having surgery on her vocal cords. The doctor who performed movie Mrs. Doubtfire. the surgery is Dr. Gwen Koroviv, who has not made any comment on the matter. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Investigators-Robin-Williams-hanged- For more information, visit http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/joan-rivers-biopsy- himself-5683229.php doctor-id-nyc-physician-report-article-1
Hawk Happenings Publication Information Adviser: Miss Terri McCarthy; Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Hanlon; Editorial Group: Cody Cordwell, Kalyn Furry, Jenn Guldin, Sarah Hanlon, Zoe Irey, Neal Kerschner, Abigail Livinghouse, Eliza Moseman, Caitlin Ramsey, Naomi Singer, Julian Warner, Kiana Wright; Staff: Sarah Aten, Meredith Browder, Kylie Clark, Mackenzie Daughtry, Eileen Deisemann, Morgan Delong, Nicole Eberhardt, Rhiannon Elias, Amber Fillman, Erik Fleischel, Melanie Haas, Jennifer Hoshauer, Olivia Jacobs, Connor Klang, Brenna Klinger, Megan Krick, Morgan Krick, Ronald Lavigne, Brea Lesher, Alexi Madara, Stephen Magrowski, Tara Maloney, Kiara Mariano, Alyssa Marzili, Taylor Millette, Laura Mills, Kyra Neff, Rachael Noecker, Yelitza Pagan, Emilee Sassaman, Kayla Sobonilla, Hannah Stertzel, Alex Strausser, Lydia Warner, Marley Wheeler, Ivory Yoder. Hawk Happenings, published 11 times per year by the students in the publications class at Hamburg Area High School, is printed by School Publications Company. It is distributed free of charge throughout the Hamburg Area High School community. The opinions in this newspaper represent those of the student writers and do not represent the opinions of the faculty, staff, administration, or school board of the Hamburg Area School District. We are a member of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA), the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), and Quill and Scroll. If you have any questions or comments regarding Hawk Happenings, anything that appears in its pages, 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] and our phone number is 610-562- 3861, x2132. Page 3 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 What’s in Team gives way to new leadership Neal Kerschner – 12
As students give way to a new year of school, the Hamburg Area High School’s football her purse? team gives way to new leadership. Mr. Buggy, a social studies teacher at Hamburg Area High School, will take the helm of the football team this 2014 season. Not a new face to the Sarah Aten – 9 coaching staff, Mr. Buggy had been the defensive coordinator for several years, but having taken last year’s season off. Even though he took a season off, he is more than qualified Mackenzie Daughtry is just like any to lead the team coming into this year. ordinary girl, she carries a purse during Mr. Buggy knows the style and format needed to help bring Hamburg to a successful the day. Her purse is an Aztec print season. He played for Mt. Carmel Area purse. She carries her purse in school High School, and, while playing, won two because it holds all her little things easily. state championships. He then played for She does not carry much in it, just what Susquehanna University, starting two of she needs. those years, while making playoffs as well. • a pencil case – In her pencil This successful playing career lead to great case she carries pencils, pens, coaching techniques and a headstrong and highlighters. mentality. • hand sanitizer He will, in all likelihood, apply this • calculator mentality to the season. He believes that he • iPod touch and the team must take the season “play by • gum play”. He believes in the team and the talent that supports the team. He does not want to look ahead to playoffs or anything of that sort. However, as a new head coach, he is Lupus awareness month - May gelling well with both players and coaching staff and plans on having a successful, Alexi Madara – 9 impressive, year. Lupus is a disease that causes inflammation of the skin, and it can affect any organ in the body including the heart, kidneys, lungs, blood, and joints. Patients with lupus have to limit the amount of time spent under indoor fluorescent lights. They must wear sun protected clothes, hats, sunscreen, and avoid being out in the sunlight between 10 am and 4 am. Where are all the Girl Golfers? Lupus is NOT contagious. Lupus cannot be cured, although there is treatment for it. This treatment involves a combination of medicines such as, prednisone, prednisolone, Jennifer Hoshauer - 9 methylprednisolone, and aspirin. These medicines The golf team this year has no girls after last year Courtney Clauser and Hannah can become very costly. Kunkel were graduates that were on the team. This year Coach Zimmerman lost all of his Direct medical costs girls that were on the team. Last year Courtney Clauser made it to the Girls District Golf exceed $20,000, with Championships. an average increasing Many girls in the school play recreational golf; they should consider playing for the to $63,000. Lupus will school team. One reason keeping some students from playing golf is the cost for the clubs cause hair loss, joint and and gear for golfing. Some girls think golf is more of a sport for males. Maybe, but anybody muscle pain, loss of bone can play for the team. mass, fatigue, skin rash, According to the Berkley Golf, Nancy Berkley there are more male golfers than female fluid accumulation, pain golfers in the United States of America. The percentage of male golfers is 76% and the in chest, rashes across percentage for female golfers is 24%. The junior average ages 5-17 for male golfers is face, seizures, mouth or 86% and the junior female average for golfing is 14%. nose sores, and pale or If you would like to know more information on golfing visit: http://nancyberkley.com/ purple fingers. Patients with lupus have to make sure to keep a well-balanced Washing your face prevents acne Mackenzie Daughtry – 9 diet. This includes eating a large amount of fruits There are five different skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. and vegetables, whole grains, moderate amounts of fish and lean meats. A patient with Normal skin is normally smooth but can react to changes in the environment. lupus should follow through with keeping a balanced diet, because a healthy diet reduces Dry skin happens when someone ages and the oil on their face decreases. inflammation, and the risk of heart disease. It also helps maintain strong bonesand Dry skin is caused by dry climate or winter. A symptom of dry skin is itching. muscles. Oily skin is when there is an increased amount of lipids on the face. Symptoms of Lupus is a serious disease that does not get enough attention. Lupus awareness month oily skin are stickiness and shininess. is in May. A few things people could do to raise awareness is simply by wearing purple, Combination skin usually has oily skin in the t-zone of the face and dry or normal participate in the “Walk to End Lupus Now”, or by hosting a fundraiser around school or skin everywhere else. On the forehead, nose and chin there is a lot of big pores. town. These three simple things could spread the word fast, just like ALS. Help spread the Sensitive skin normally gets blotchy and irritated when they put makeup on their face. word for SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). If a person washes their face at night, researchers say they look younger because “In the past, October has been nationally recognized as Lupus Awareness Month. every time people wash their face they are more likely to prevent wrinkles. When they However, there has been a shift to focus on lupus awareness events in the month of May.” wash their face in the morning, it removes all the oils and dirt from sleeping and from their For more information visit http://www.lupus.org/, http://www.webmd.com/ pillow and gives them a fresh start to the day and wakes them up. It is important for people to wash their face so it removes all the bacteria that has gotten on their face. Washing their face every day will give people a fresh smooth face which will help them avoid acne.
http://idealbite.com/10-myths-about-skin-care/ http://www.allure.com/skin-care/2012/10-commandments-clear-skin Sports Scores as of 9/25/14 http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/get-great-skin Boys Soccer Northern Lebanon L 6-29 Vs. Valley View L 0-6 Fleetwood L 24-48 Vs. Forest City W 3-0 Girls Tennis Vs. Eastern York W 1-0 Vs. Tamaqua W 5-0 Vs. Wyomissing L 0-3 Vs. Cedar Cliff W 5-0 Vs. Fleetwood L 1-2 Vs. Blue Mountain W 5-2 Vs. Conrad Weiser W 2-1 Vs. Berks Catholic L 1-6 Vs Tulpehocken T 0-0 Vs. Reading High W 7-0 Vs. Twin Valley L 0-5 Vs. Schuylkill Valley W 6-1 Vs. Schuylkill Valley L 0-1 Vs. Pottsville W 5-2 Vs. Tamaqua W 4-1 Vs. Wyomissing L 2-5 Vs. Berks Catholic L 1-4 Vs. Linden Hall W 6-1 Vs. Fleetwood L 0-1 Vs. Brandywine Heights W 6-1 Girls Soccer Vs. Kutztown W 6-1 Vs. Pottsville L 0-7 Vs. Tulpehocken W 6-1 Vs. Brandywine Heights T 3-3 Vs. Daniel Boone W 4-3 Vs. Blue Mountain W 1-0 Vs. Antietam W 7-0 Vs. Oley Valley L 0-3 Boys Cross Country Vs. Fleetwood L 1-4 Vs. Exeter L 45-18 Vs. Conrad Weiser L 1-5 Vs. Fleetwood L 32-24 Vs. Tulpehocken L 0-5 Vs. Kutztown W 24-34 Vs. Twin Valley L 0-4 Vs. Conrad Weiser L 46-17 Vs. Schuylkill Valley L 0-4 Vs. Wyomissing L 49-15 Vs. Berks Catholic L 0-3 Vs. Wilson L 50-15 Field Hockey Vs. Berks Catholic L 39-16 Vs. Reading High W 3-0 Vs. Governor Mifflin L 49-15 Vs. Daniel Boone L 0-5 Vs. Schuylkill Valley L 48-15 Vs. Oley Valley L 0-7 Girls Cross Country Vs. Fleetwood L 1-6 Vs. Exeter L 50-15 Vs. Conrad Weiser L 0-5 Vs. Fleetwood L 50-15 Vs. Tulpehocken W 3-1 Vs. Kutztown L 50-15 Vs. Twin Valley L 0-9 Vs. Conrad Weiser L 50-15 Vs. Schuylkill Valley L 0-3 Vs. Wyomissing L 50-15 Vs. Saucon Valley L 0-4 Vs. Wilson L 50-15 Vs. Berks Catholic L 0-6 Vs. Berks Catholic L 50-15 Football Vs. Governor Mifflin L 50-15 Vs. Elco L 16-42 Vs. Schuylkill Valley L 50-15 Vs. Annville-Cleona L 6-21 Page 4 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 Criticism Corner The Maze Runner Book Review The Walking Dead Taylor Millette – 10 Continues to Walk The Maze Runner by James Dansher is overall a good read. It is about a teenage boy named Thomas who finds himself in an elevator which brings him into the “Glade”. This is Abigail Livinghouse - 12 where a bunch of boys around the same age were placed to live their lives. He does not remember anything except what he is supposed The Walking Dead is a line of comics and TV series to be called. In the glade, there is everything based off of the story line written by Robert Kirkman. The show airs on AMC on Sundays at nine at night. they need to live. At one point there are huge The show was created by Frank Darabont and has doors that lead into the Maze. They have to been on since October 31, 2010. The Walking Dead make sure that they are out of the maze by the takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in a post-apocalyptic time it is dark before creatures called Grievers world taken over by the flesh-eating undead. The main awaken. Things start to go wrong when a girl characters in this saga are: Rick Grimes played by named Teresa comes up through the elevator Andrew Lincoln and Rick’s son Carl played by Chandler only a day after Thomas. Normally only boys Riggs. Other important characters are: sword wielding come up once a month. Their object in this story Michonne played by Danai Gurira, crossbow bad boy is to find a way out of the maze. For people who Daryl Dixon played by Normal Reedus, and dynamic love mystery, this is a great book to read. The married duo Glenn Rhee played by Steven Yeun suspense keeps the reader wanting more. and Maggie Green (Rhee) played by Lauren Cohan. Students at HAHS like the show, however the massive cliffhangers at the end of Dansher is a very descriptive writer and each season leave them fairly annoyed, but on the edge of their seats and wanting more! some things are gruesome and described to There were many other main characters in the beginning of the season, but in a world the smallest detail. Barnes and Noble gave it overrun by zombies, nobody is safe and very little survive. The show is much more than just a 4.5 out of 5 stars. It fits in many genres: young- horror series; it has drama, scandals, and many surprises along the way. This comic shows adult fiction, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic the nasty and tender sides of human nature. While the dead are prominent enemies, the fiction, science fiction and dystopia. The movie show proves that the real danger is the people themselves. The flesh eating monsters are was released on September 19. much easier to deal with than each other in a dramatic and nail-biting series such as this one. Source for characters: http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=0#complete=0&q= If I Stay Movie Review main+characters+of+the+walking+dead&surl=1&safe=active Jennifer Guldin – 10
If I Stay, written by Gayle Forman and brought to the big screen by R.J. Cutler, tells the story of a teen cellist prodigy Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz), and the choice she has to make between pursing her musical career at Julliard or choosing to stay with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley). During a family outing, everything changes in an instant leaving her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, Mia must make the hardest decision of her life. Director R.J. Cutler, who has produced movies such as The War Room, The World According to Dick Cheney and A Perfect Candidate, did an outstanding job translating the amazing story from the book to the big screen. The story flowed perfectly, never feeling rushed or drawn out. Moments from the book that caused the audience to hold its breath made just as big an impact on the big screen, though, there were a few moments when the movie took a different path than the book did and moments had both been added and removed. On screen chemistry was at its best whether it was between Mia and Adam or Mia and her parents Taylor Swift: back and better than ever (Mireille Enos and Joshua Leonard). As well as the relationships that actors were able to portray, the soundtrack for the film was outstanding, featuring Emilee Sassaman - 10 artists such as Tanlines, Sonic Youth and even the band which originated from the book, Willamette Taylor Swift has recently announced she will be releasing a new album. The Stone. album is titled 1989 and her first single from the album is entitled “Shake it Off”. If I Stay is a must see for anybody that has read The song was released August 17. This song is a lot more upbeat compared to the book or even for somebody who is just curious most of her songs. This will be Taylor’s fifth studio album. The album which will
and wants to go see a movie on a Friday night. It come out October 27 via Big Machine Records is Polaroid inspired (picture layout). is not the typical love story, telling the hardship Taylor has been promoting her new album by talking about her upcoming songs between family and friends, and even tapping into a and their meanings in magazines such as the Rolling Stones and Seventeen. paranormal type of feeling. At its rating of PG-13, it is Taylor Allison Swift was born and raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She started a perfect movie to sit down and watch with loved ones. singing at the age of five and moved to Nashville, Tennessee at age 12. She has been winning awards since 2006 when she was 16 years old. Taylor has starred in movies, YouTube videos and commercials. Her most successful album, Red, came out in 2013, the album earned her the CMA Pinnacle Award for her positive impact on country music. Middle school vs. high school Taylor Swift is best known for her high profile relationships, which are the reason Morgan Krick – 11 for her catchy music. Her constant drama and bad break-ups has made her millions of dollars because that is what inspires her songs. Taylor recently said, Middle school, also known as junior high, is a place of learning for students “My new album is not about relationships but about growing as a person”. Taylor ranging from the ages of about 10-14 years old. Classes are based on the grade has seemingly moved on from the crazy boy drama that once consumed her life. the student is in and are never intermingled with older or younger students. Taylor has also said that this album has changed her life. For more information, Transitioning to the high school is a big change. Underclassman are introduced visit: http://www.biography.com/people/taylor-swift-369608#related-video-gallery to a whole new environment. Classes, teachers and just the school in general are all new. All changes can scare the underclassman, however underclassman have nothing to worry about. Some of the biggest changes are actually minor. The biggest changes that underclassman really have to stress about is the work. Work at the high school is intense. In just about every subject there is homework almost every night. Any math class is generally where the majority homework is given. Almost every night there will be a few problems to work on to better the student’s knowledge. Science and history typically rely on vocab and notes to complete activity sheets for homework and English is all about writing research papers and doing book reports as well as building on vocabulary. The best advice any upperclassman could pass down to an underclassman is to complete all of the work given to the best ability and to be on the best behavior to refrain from getting into trouble. A freshman, Logan Albrecht said, “I like the high school better because it teaches us how to be more responsible and learn how to manage our time.” Time management and procrastination are two huge skills that high school students need to perfect. Students need to know how to manage each class’s assignments. When there is a homework assignment due tomorrow and one due next week, the assignment with the closer due date should always be first priority. Students should never procrastinate because procrastination will never show completed work to the best of its ability. When assignments are worked on ahead of when it is due, there is time for improvements on that assignment. The improvements made on the assignment will result on a better grade and high self-confidence in students. The high school is a place that does not just have teachers to teach their subjects. High school is an environment where all teachers and other staff in the building are attributing to transforming all students in to wonderful young adults. “I like high school better than middle school because we have more freedom”, says a senior and a sophomore in agreement, Bailey Berger and Melanie Epting. They are preparing all students for life in college or for the work force. Page 5 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 What to expect when caring for a cat Laura Mills – 9
Having a cat is a huge responsibility. The owner has to take it to the vet for checkups, buy cat food, give unconditional love, care, hair brushing, and toys. When I went to the ASPCA this past summer, it was a very long adoption process. When a person wants to look for an animal, he/she is expected to fill out a form expressing interest and then, if it is an adoption, they sign more papers. For example we had to sign a form that said we were not just going to adopt the cat and then give her up to someone else. Another process is the adjustment with the other pets at home who want to meet the new animal. Some tips that might help are putting a gate across a hallway where the cat is or have the door cracked so the animals can sniff each other. According to the ASPCA, cats can get aggressive towards other animals or people and it can be very hazardous for visitors. Another part of the responsibility is when the owner must take the cat to the vet for a healthy check-up. When adopting owners must sign a form stating they will take it. The owner should take the cat in as soon as possible after it is adopted. It is important to detect any problems. Other things that are going to be needed are Students Need Breakfast litter and cat food. When adopting at the shelter Megan Krick - 9 they usually have food that they have been on since they were there. If needing to change the Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it helps start the metabolism. food, take little steps and slowly introduce them [Miss. Stauffer (Mr. Zimmerman’s student teacher) said “When I don’t eat breakfast in the to the new food. If introducing the new food to morning I’m hungrier in the afternoon than I am when I eat breakfast.”] This shows how the cat too fast it can possibly result in diarrhea important breakfast is. When eating breakfast it helps give energy and it helps prevent and the cat could throw up. Litter will need to be health problems. purchased for the cat just so the cat has a clean Breakfast helps prevent health problems because when not eating breakfast it increases place to go to the bathroom. A final tip is to keep chances of getting type two diabetes. According to WebMD when people wake up in the the food bowl and litter box away from each other. morning and do not eat breakfast blood pressure decreases by the time they eat lunch Adopting an animal is a big when it will start to increase then decrease again after eating lunch. Some people think commitment. Anyone who is thinking of adopting a cat should check their local not eating breakfast will help them lose weight, but it actually makes them gain weight animal shelter to see what adorable cats are available for adoption and do because people are more likely to snack in the afternoon. research. For more information visit www.aspca.com and peteducation.com Some people that do not eat breakfast can become cranky in the morning and in the afternoon. People are more likely to get cranky because not having food in their system causes them to get angry with others. This is why so many people eat breakfast and why breakfast is called the most important meal of the day. For more information go to www. webmd.com. Teens need more sleep Ivory Yoder - 9
The American Academy of Pediatrics said that high schools and middle schools should start at 8:30 a.m. because teenagers need more sleep because of biological changes associated with puberty, which shift circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are 24 hour cycles in living beings that can be changed by external things like sunlight or temperature. The shift in the circadian rhythms causes students to not fall asleep until late at night, Shocktoberfest continues to thrill making it hard to get up early in the morning. “Circadian rhythms dictate that most Melanie Haas – 11 teenagers can’t fall asleep much before 11 p.m. and if they need 8 ½ to 9 ½ hours of sleep- do the math. They are best suited to wake up around 8 a.m.” says Dr. Judith Owens, It is not a secret that many people get a thrill from experiencing fear. Why not experience director of sleep medicine at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. this thrill at a place close to home? In fact, Shocktoberfest is roughly thirty minutes away. Research shows that having later school start times can result in physical and mental The Travel Channel called Shocktoberfest, “One of the scariest places on Earth.” At health improving and better student performance. There was a 70% drop in car crashes the theme park there are numerous attractions to enjoy. These include old attractions involving teen drivers after one high school delayed its start time by 80 minutes. The such as The Unknown, Prison of the Dead Escape and the Zombie Revenge Haunted average start time for public high schools is 7:59 a.m., according to 2011- 12 U.S. Hayride. New for 2014 are the Zombie Paintball Hayride and The Zombie Night Run. Department of Education statistics. Only 15% of public high schools start at 8:30 a.m. Visitors of The Unknown will experience a 3-D thriller in which Professor Strangeways or later and 42% start before 8 a.m. There is an unofficial count that found that about and his assistant will stop at nothing to determine the greatest fears of his haunted 70 districts, a total of 1,000 schools, moved their start times to later in the day. Experts house’s guests. At close to 50,000 square feet, Prison of the Dead Escape is one of point to research that shows that even just a 25 minute delay can have measureable the largest haunted houses in the country. The tour begins with visitors boarding the changes, such as improvements in hours slept, daytime sleepiness, attendance, inmate bus which transports them to the prison’s entrance. Upon arrival, guests are academic performance, and mood. Go to http://online.wsj.com/articles/teens- given a flag football belt with flags representing their vital organs. While walking through need-later-start-to-school-day-doctors-group-says-1408939263 for more information. the prison, guests try to make it out with as many remaining flags as possible. On the Zombie Revenge Haunted Hayride visitors experience a hayride where workers at the park are hidden at various points throughout the ride to instill the riders with fear. The Zombie Paintball Hayride just like the Zombie Revenge Haunted Hayride the only difference being that guests are given the option to carry a paintball gun to protect themselves and others. The Zombie Night Run takes place at the same location as the haunted hayride. The only difference is that guests are walking instead of riding in the trailer. Like the Prison of the Dead Escape guests are given a flag football belt with flags representing vital organs. Guests then essentially run for their lives while being chased by “zombies.” Shocktoberfest is located at 94 Park Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Prices for the theme park vary based on what attractions visitors plan to experience. The price for one single attraction is $20, a double attraction package is $26, triple attraction packages are $34 and the quadruple packages are $40. For those visitors who would like to experience the whole park, the “All-Access Combo Pass” is $45. For more information on Shocktoberfest, visit www.Shocktoberfest.com.
Preparing for fall fashion Nicole Eberhardt – 12
Everyone knows that as the seasons change, so does the way everyone dresses. The weather is quickly changing from the summer season to fall, so get ready to lose the shorts and flip flops. During fall, there are many adjustments that must be made to all wardrobes. People could wear shorts, tank tops, flip flops, and sun dresses all year long if they really wanted, but that would not be fashion “acceptable”. In fall, it is extremely popular to wear neutral colors such as deep reds, browns, and oranges, according to Teen Vogue. Some of the most popular clothes that girls wear are sweaters, boots, scarves, jeans, skirts with tights or leggings underneath, leather jackets, and flannel shirts. Many guys wear jeans, moccasins, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, and beanies or some sort of hat. Teen Vogue shows that leather is very in this year. Leather boots, leather jackets, leather purses, and so on. Another very popular trend this year are construction boots, also made out of leather. With the weather and seasons changing, it is crucial that a change in wardrobe must be made. Fashion and what to wear changes as time goes on, so this fall, be sure to stay up to date with the latest and greatest trends.
Source: http://www.teenvogue.com/ Page 6 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 Teacher Spotlights Getting to know Senorita Reppert Getting to Ronnie Lavigne – 12
Senorita Reppert has been teaching Spanish at Hamburg Area School District for 17 years. Previously, she taught in South Carolina and Virginia. Senorita Reppert Know Mr. has always wanted to work with kids, and her former Spanish teacher, Mrs. Roebuck, instilled in her a love for the language as well as a passion for teaching it. Her favorite part of teaching the language is the fact that she Webb can not only teach a language, but she can also teach an array of cultures that students often are Naomi Singer – 9 not given the opportunity to learn. Senorita Reppert worked as a Hamburg Area Middle New to the high school this year is Mr. School teacher until this year. Her favorite part of Robert Webb. He is starting his tenth year the high school thus far is being able to reconnect teaching Biology, Special Education, and with former students and see the excellent young Emotional Support. This is his first year people they have become. She is most looking teaching in the district, and he enjoys it so far. He previously taught at William Allen High forward to seeing the strides her students make School in Allentown, and a middle school in Easton School District. in their Spanish knowledge from August till June. He attended Nevada Union High School in California before attending college. He Senorita Reppert is a graduate of Hamburg Area attended East Stroudsburg University for his bachelor’s degree, and DeSales University High School, but she says that it has changed quite for his grad work. When he started college, teaching was not his first choice as a career. a bit, saying that there were 11 periods throughout He originally wanted to be a video engineer, but after seeing his wife’s experience as the day as well as six grade levels while she was a teacher, he knew he wanted to help kids. “There’s nothing like seeing a student who still in high school. Also, she now is now a coworker almost wouldn’t graduate, graduate after being my student,” he said. with her ninth grade civics teacher, Mr. Bickelman. Mr. Webb’s advice for students is, “Make sure you have fun and get involved, because Senorita Reppert completed her undergraduate if you don’t have fun you’re not going to want to be here, then you’re going to dropout. You work at Slippery Rock University, where she should get involved since we go to school for 13 years, and it’ll be a lonely time if you’re studied abroad in Spain. From there, she went alone all the time.” on to Kutztown and the University of Cincinnati for graduate school. Miss Reppert has Mr. Webb has a wife and three children. His main hobby right now is cycling, and he traveled to Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, and Costa Rica in order to better grasp certain races locally. He enjoyed moving into Hamburg, remarking how it was a smaller and tighter aspects of the culture, but she currently resides in Schuylkill County with her dog Mo and community than his last. her horse Rosalyn. Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Christine Ryan Ms. Kelly in the Spotlight Eileen Deisemann - 9 Dr. Christine Ryan has left the middle school to come to the high school and become Kiana Wright - 9 the vocal teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Westminster Choir Collage in Princeton, NJ, her master’s degree in Multicultural Music Education at Ms. Kelly is the health and physical fitness Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, and her doctoral degree in Musical Arts at educator at Hamburg Area High School for Boston University in Boston, MA. She teaches Piano 1, Piano 2, Music Production, Guitar, 19 years. She graduated from West Chester Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir. University with a health and physical education Dr. Christine Ryan had worked at Hamburg degree. She was a long term sub at Reading Area Middle School for 18 years prior to moving High school before coming to Hamburg. So she to the high school. She always had wanted to took the job as the health and PE teacher and be a teacher but did not find out she wanted field hockey coach, as well as the junior high to teach music until later on in her high school softball coach. experience. The transition for her was very Ms. Kelly went to Oley Valley. She played stressful at first, but many people are helping field hockey, basketball and softball. In college her get settled in at the high school. For Dr. she played field hockey for West Chester. Christine Ryan, the high school is very different Throughout her school years she was very from more mature students to taking up so many enthusiastic about sports and this helped her new classes to teach. She was very hesitant to decide where she wanted to take her life after apply for this position because she was afraid of high school. the new middle school music teacher not being Ms. Kelly chose gym/health as her major there right away. The Middle School has found a because she always knew that she wanted to solution to this bump in the road which has given teach since she was young. She loved sports, which gave her a better idea of what she Dr. Christine Ryan some ease. wanted to teach, and she was always into fitness. Having an athletic background boosted Some of her other hobbies include gardening, her ability to be such a great candidate for the position that she took and knew that a gym playing with her two dogs, traveling, cooking, educator and health teacher was the perfect fit for her. and reading. Dr. Christine Ryan feels this new Ms. Kelly says that she enjoys getting to know her students and who they are, in step in her career is “on the right track” and she addition to helping them out to the best of her ability. She loves being a positive role enjoys seeing some of her former students. model to all of the teenagers who step through her classroom doors. She loves working at Hamburg and feels she made an excellent choice in the school district she chose and would love to continue teaching here. Ms. Kelly not only has a love for physical fitness but in addition to that she also enjoys Getting to know Mr. King mathematics. She says that if she could have majored in anything different, she would have chosen math. She has two sons, an 11 year old and a 9 year old, Dylan and Jaden Rhiannon Elias – 11 Kelly. In addition to her family she has a “sassy” cat named Bella and a hermit crab that her kids named Spike. Hamburg Area High School has a new Wood Technology, Digital Photography, and Introduction to Engineering Design teacher. Mr. Greg King describes his position as teaching “a little bit of everything”. He says that the connection that led him to his current teaching position Getting To Know Mrs. Farina was being in the Air Force for eight years as an electronics Alyssa Marzili - 9 engineer. A graduate of the HAHS class of 2000, he was involved with the Drama Club. He studied at Penn State for Mrs. Farina went to high school at Northern Lehigh, and to college at Cedar Crest. She his bachelor’s degree in professional and technical writing began her career as a sub. Before coming to Hamburg she taught at Exeter, Governor and Lehigh University for his master’s degree in education. Mifflin, and Kutztown. Mrs. Farina When Mr. King was a student at Hamburg, things were a lot teaches science at the Hamburg different. Back then, there was no middle school so the high Area High School, and she school held grades seven through 12. He remembers that it began in February 2014. was crazy, difficult as a younger student, and there were way When she is teaching, she too many people. Additionally, the new gymnasium was not tries to have lots of discussions, constructed yet and there was no air conditioning. According to labs, and activities to keep the Mr. King, “Everything looks a lot newer than when I was here”. students interested, and a part Having been a teacher for three years, Mr. King says of it, so it is not just her talking his favorite part is working with the students. He enjoys on and on. All throughout seeing “light bulb moments for his students solving a her school years she always problem”. His wife, Mrs. King, is the middle school Spanish loved biology, science. Her teacher. They do not have any children, but they do have a pet cat named Jake. favorite unit in science to This school year he is most looking forward to seeing the Engineering Design teach is genetics because Academy take off and is excited to witness his students learn difficult concepts in his it is interesting, and lots of courses. The Engineering Design Academy is an opportunity for students, starting in fun activities are involved. 9th grade, to learn about engineering concepts and careers using real-life tools and Mrs. Farina’s favorite thing situations. The first class in the Academy is Introduction to Engineering Design, which about teaching is meeting lots is then followed by Principles of Engineering. Each year’s course is paired with an of different students. She loves Engineering Integration course taught by one of the science teachers. It is also connected getting to know each individual to the middle school technology classes and is modeled on the organization Project and their personality. Her biggest inspiration to become a teacher was her teachers. They Lead the Way, which a national program for developing engineering classes in schools. were very supportive, helpful, and encouraging the whole way. The best way to pass her Goals Mr. King has for his students include them attaining a greater understanding of class is by being a hard worker and getting projects, homework, and assignments in on time. what professionals in their chosen fields do on a daily basis and applying their knowledge Other interests Mrs. Farina has is scrapbooking, reading, hiking, and going for walks. of the tools being taught to them about real world situations. Page 7 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 Spotlights Student Spotlight – Natalie Clark Jamin Levan in Tara Maloney - 9 the spotlight Natalie Rose Clark is a freshman at HAHS. At the age of 14 she is already accomplished being in the Science Rachael Noecker - 10 Olympiad last year by competing in three events. Those events Natalie competed in were meteorology, metric Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast on mastery, and entomology. She placed second in metric October 22 through the 31, 2012. According mastery. Mr.Geisinger , the eighth grade science teacher, to CNN there were at least 117 deaths in the recommended Natalie of being in Science Olympiad Program United States, and wind speeds were up to due to her achievements in science. 105 mph. Jamin Levan was supposed to be Natalie is not only a master in science, she also enjoys vacationing in Ocean City, Maryland during the Algebra. Natalie stated, “it comes easy to me and it is time that Hurricane Sandy hit. He was with his something I enjoy learning rather than something I have to family, and they were there for a week before learn”. they had to leave because the state had a Soccer is the sport Natalie loves, she has been playing mandatory evacuation. During the week he soccer since she was 9 years old. Natalie plans on continuing was there, they had semi-nice weather, and they had a good time at the beach. The playing soccer until the end of senior year. whole state had to leave before Sandy got there, so they had to come back home. Natalie’s dream when she graduates high school is to Since they had to leave early and cut their vacation short, they got money back. attend an Ivy League College. Her main choice would be to He is a very active person and has played football for three years, ice hockey attend Harvard, however Yale and Princeton because they for eight years, and has participated in track for three years. His favorite high have a specific program for lawyers. school memory is being able to bond with his sports teams like a family. During Her favorite quote is by Albert Einstein which is “A person who never made a mistake his free time he does anything that will keep him active. Over the summer, never tried anything new.” Natalie stated “the quote encourages people to do things he works at the Hamburg pool, mows lawns, and other miscellaneous jobs. they’ve never done and to feel about it. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.” Jamin enjoys school, and his favorite teacher is Mr. Wolfe because of his teaching style. He is also very skilled in math, so his favorite class is Calculus taught by Mrs. Herman. He is very active in school activities, and he is in 11 clubs: Wilderness, Lifeline, Ski, Social Studies, TV Studio, Spirit Hawks, German, Physics, Chemistry, Military History, and LISA. He has been in Wilderness club for three years. He joined when he was a freshman and Shannon Kemp in the spotlight this will be his fourth year in Wilderness Club. In the future, Jamin is planning on going to college to study engineering, but he does not know where he will be attending college. Zoe Irey – 10 For more information visit http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/13/world/americas/hurricane- sandy-fast-facts/
Shannon Kemp is one of the few students at Hamburg Area High who can say that she has an exchange student living with her. The organization that Shannon and her family contacted is EF, which stands for Education First, and is the same organization from which the German exchange student came. Hinata Yoshida arrived on August 10 and has been BCTC Spotlight staying with Shannon and her family in Hamburg and will continue to for the next ten months. Yelitza Pagan - 10 Shannon really wanted to take on an exchange student because she wanted to learn about the culture of Japan, and she also states that, “It’s nice to have a friend from a Lindsey Pagan is a senior who is currently attending Berks Career Technology Center. She is currently on completely different country.” Shannon can go to visit Hinata in Japan when Hinata goes her final year of cosmology. Berks Career Technology back, and Shannon has always wanted to visit Japan. It Center is a very hands on experience. Lindsey has was a bit of a change for Shannon when Hinata moved enjoyed the whole aspect of cosmetology since she in, because they share a room, however she has gotten was younger. She knew that Berks Career Technology used to it. Center was a great way to do what she loves while Despite the changes, Shannon states that, “It was gaining even more experience and opportunities. awkward at first, but we’ve gotten close now, like we’ve On the first trip she visited many of the classrooms become sisters.” and heard many lectures on why that class was the Along with earning a new friend, Shannon mentioned best class to take. The cosmetology room was on that she has learned a few things about Japanese one the last rooms. As she entered, she received a culture and how different the United States and Japan friendly greeting by one of the instructors. After that, she knew that taking up cosmetology at Berks Career can be. Having always been interested in the culture and Technology Center would be a great choice. herself, Shannon enjoyed when Hinata made the Kemps She signed up and got accepted to Berks Career their first homemade Japanese meal – Yakitori, which and Technology Center for her sophomore year. is a Japanese dish much like the Shish Kabob. Hinata Lindsey learns many things at Berks Career brought some Japanese candy with her to share, which Technology Center, such as nails, hair, eyebrows, Shannon discovered that she likes quite a bit. It took a and so much more. Lindsey enjoys Berks Career little bit of adapting, but so far, Shannon enjoys the whole Technology Center very much because it gives her experience. many career opportunities. Having these skills can get her hired at any salon. The Berks Career Technology Center also will write her recommendations. It also allows her to gain knowledge, friendships, and college credit (although she does not need to further her career, unless she wants to own her very own business). Lindsey enjoys Berks Career Technology Center and is very sad to leave, but she is very excited for what the future has Welcome to Global Studies ahead of her as a cosmetologist. Hannah Stertzel – 12 Global Studies is a one credit yearlong required course students take their senior year. This course is taught by Mr. Bickelman. Global Studies is a vigorous class that teaches students about what is going on in the world today. While this class does give brief lessons on past history, they already have the knowledge of that history from previous Veronica Crespo: Student Spotlight history classes. This class focuses more about the most recent events within history. Brea Lesher- 9 When asking senior students of Hamburg Area High School what word they would use to describe Global Studies, there was a variety of responses. Anya Stump Veronica has the next four years used the word “great.” Anya also stated that “It to look forward to in high school. helps me learn about the world around me.” She is a well-rounded student and Taylor Smith chose the word “eventful.” is very good at soccer. Veronica’s Marley Wheeler used the word “quiz.” favorite subject in school is Algebra. Alek Plum overheard and agreed Math has always come easy to stating “I feel like all we do is quizzes.” her, and she has easily succeed in Another comment, one made by a smiling Betsy Stickler, math. Even though it has been a is that “He gets into his teaching which is what I like.” subject that has come easy to her, sometimes it is a challenge. Veronica All of these statements are true. Recent events enjoys a challenge every so often. always are discussed. In class Mr. Bickelman is such After her four years of high years an animated teacher that students have trouble not in high school, Veronica would like to paying attention. He has a very evident passion of continue her education at either Lock the recent history of the world which shows in his Haven University or Indian University vibrant way of teaching. It is also true, that there of Pennsylvania. When Veronica goes are numerous quizzes. Mr. Bickelman uses quizzes to college she would like to study (the and participation for the majority of his grades. He intensity) and become a member of has current event quizzes so that students watch and keep updated on the news. Mr. the FBI. Bickelman uses these quizzes to keep students studying and keep them on their toes, In Veronica’s free time she likes to a rather effective method. In fact when asking Mr. Bickelman what advice he would continue playing soccer. She does not give future global studies students in order to succeed in the class, he stated students just play soccer for the school. When she at home she likes to take the spare time she has should watch the news and read the newspaper, specifically the New York Times. to read a good book and relax, and when she can, hang out with her friends. Mr. Bickleman has taught Global Studies for the past six or seven years as a required course. He also taught this class when it was only an elective. The curriculum for this is divided into three separate sections Europe and Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Global Studies is a very informative course that will help students become knowledgeable about the world around them today. Students should look forward to and be ready for a very in-depth and exciting course. Page 8 Hawk Happenings October 1, 2014 Getting involved in school Sarah Hanlon – 12
One of the best ways to make high school enjoyable is to get involved. Joining clubs and taking part in activities is a sure way to enhance students’ experience throughout their time at school. The clubs offered at Hamburg are diverse and can appeal to almost every student. Being active can help students branch out and make new friends while helping plan and take part in major school activities. Some of the clubs offered at Hamburg include Wilderness Club, Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA), Student Council, Spirit Hawks, Leo Club, Spirit Hawks, Lifeline Club, Social Studies Club, Ski Club, Agricultural Science Club, and Chemistry Club. Some things clubs do include planning school events. Some activities Student Council and Spirit Hawks plan include pep rallies, spirit weeks, dances, and May Day. Leo Club focuses on planning volunteering trips while FBLA meets to discuss future careers in the business field. Clubs are not just limited to organizing events. Some plan field trips that take place throughout the year. For example, Social Studies Club goes on a weekend trip to New York, Chemistry Club goes to several colleges that demonstrate scientific experiments, and Ski Club takes its members to several skiing resorts. One of the most popular trips is the River Float: a weekend camping trip in West Virginia that is sponsored through Wilderness Club. The clubs offered at Hamburg are diverse and can appeal to almost every individual Ballparks create food traditions for the ages student. Becoming involved will not only help students feel important, but it will also help Erik Fleischel – 11 them meet new friends and try new and exciting things during their time spent at the high school. No one ever questions why people eat hot dogs at baseball games or why pretzels always seem to be accompanied by mustard; they have always just been the standards. Some of these traditions date back centuries and have traveled overseas from European countries, such as Germany. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has practically any answer one might have about the hot dog and all of its glory. Sausage has been around since the ninth ClubsKylie Clark – 9 at HAHS century B.C. where it was acknowledged in Homer’s Odyssey. The “dachshund”, more commonly known as the hot dog today, was credited to Johann Georghehner, Clubs are fun to join because students get a chance to go on field trips and volunteer. a German butcher, in the 1600s. Sausages were introduced to baseball parks in Students and people put clubs on their resumes for jobs and for colleges. This shows 1893 by Chris Von de Ahe, a bar owner. Chris also owned a major league baseball people what they like to do and that they are more well-rounded and willing to try new team, the St. Louis Browns, so he had the chance to display this special food. things. They choose the clubs they want to be in and each club has its own requirements. Another common food at ballparks is the pretzel. While its roots are in Germany, the People make more and new friends in clubs. Listen to the announcements in the morning pretzel has made its way around the world and is now one of the most popular snack for when the clubs are meeting. foods. Some might ask, “Who came up with the combination of mustard and pretzels, and where did it come from?” Originally in Germany there existed a trio consisting of sausage, A.V. Club – Mrs. Scharff pretzels, and mustard in which the sausage and mustard were the tasty duo. Somewhere Academic Challenge – Mr. Macsisak along the way, sausage was dropped from the trio, and thus, the happy accident of Agriculture Science – Mrs. Bucheit pretzels and mustard was made. Rather than questioning these combinations, society Chamber Singers – Dr. Ryan is better off indulging themselves in the great tastes, and saving their curiosity for later. Chemistry Club – Mr. Wolfe For more information, visit http://www.hot-dog.org/culture/hot-dog-history and http:// Concert Band – Miss Reimer www.groundedtraveler.com. Delta Epsilon Phi – Mrs. Stevens German Club – Mrs. Stevens Jazz Band – Miss Reimer Latin Club – Mrs. Stevens Leadership in Student Athletes (L.I.S.A.) – Mr. Menapace Leo Club – Miss McCarthy/ Miss Heckman The cost of senior year Library Volunteers – Mrs. Ruhf Life Line Club – Mrs. Herman Brenna Klinger – 12 Military History Club – Mr. Evans The cost of senior year is expensive. As a senior in high school along with keeping up National Honor Society – Mrs. Cinicola grades, trying to achieve good attendance and attempting to keep a clean record dealing Physics Club – Mr. Weiss with the costs of senior items that need to be paid for can be difficult. Being a senior Prom Committee – Mrs. Keck there are more opportunities to do things that the underclassman do not get to attend. Publications – Miss McCarthy This means overnight trips, trips that are farther away, and trips with closest and dearest Rubik’s Cube Club – Mr. Porrer friends. These trips are all optional and are in the interest of seniors to ensure that they Ski Club – Mr. Bickelman/ Mr. Bucheit have an exceptional year. SMART Mentors – Mrs. Wyles-Herbert One opportunity is the senior class trip. Senior trip locations could consist of Disney, Social Studies Club – Mr. Bickelman Baltimore, and Virginia Beach but it is up to the class to decide. The trip is paid in payments Spanish Club – Ms. Reppert monthly, and the total cost is estimated around $400. It is one of the most expensive trips Spirit Hawks Club – Mrs. Hardick/Mr. Bucheit but seniors who graduated have said that it is well worth it. The whole weekend is paid for String Ensemble – Mrs. Dowd in that amount. A few other options for seniors are the Social Studies Events. The D.C. trip Wilderness Club – Mr. Hetrich and Mr. Forrer is $40 and students will depart from school early and have the day to explore museums and galleries D.C. The New York trip is costing $215 with payment plan. Is an overnight trip with four per room and students have 2 days to explore the scenery and activities. In high school one part is planning for the future can get a bit expensive at times. When applying to a college students are required to pay an application fee for the majority of them. This is when picking a major becomes important because not all schools offer the same majors and therefore people may pay an application fee for a college that was considered but later change their decision and end up paying another application fee due to the selection of a new major. Lastly some other costly items for senior year would be the caps and gowns, shirts from different classes and clubs, and if you wanted something a bit more memorable maybe even a class ring. Senior year is financially a crucial year, for most students it is straightforward and for others it is a strenuous task.
Temperature Affects Students’ Learning Marley Wheeler - 12
Many teachers suggest that it is more effective to learn in a cold classroom, but is that the truth? Some teachers say they keep it cold to keep the students awake, and other simply have no control. Studies show that it is actually just as bad to be exceedingly hot as it is to be frigid. The problem lies in the fact that the body has to constantly remind itself to do something about the condition; whether it be to heat up or cool down, the body is more focused in on survival mode than what the person is actually supposed to be doing. A study was done by an undergraduate at Loyola University to see whether the temperature of a classroom affected the subjects’ memory afterwards. Fifty-two randomly- selected students were tested using a computer-generated memory test. They were all separated into rooms of varying temperatures – one at 62 degrees Fahrenheit, one at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, one at 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The tests showed that the students in the classrooms of 64 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit scored significantly lower on the computer-generated test than those in the room of average temperature. Other studies show that humidity, which is very often coupled with high temperatures, proves to be distracting and tends to make students drowsier and more lethargic. “When it’s too hot, I just want to take a nap,” Senior Alek Plum says. “When it’s too cold, I just want to warm up!” Mrs. Stevens, who has been in the high school for 22 years says: “When it’s too hot the kids are busy falling asleep, and when it’s too cold, kids are preoccupied with shivering! It’s like ADD in a bottle.” When asked if it distracted her as a teacher, “For me, it’s more of a bother when it’s too hot because I dress for the cold.” For more information, go to http://www.uscranton.com/teaching-career-resources/ classroom-temperature/