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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6. JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL, MAR. 22, 2019 First Dance Marathon Makes a Big Impact For the Kids BY CLAIRE DWYER

he inaugural Dance Marathon a DJ. “It was very fun. It was similar to a was held on March 9 in the school dance, but we are all there to support Carter Gym. The new school a common cause and it was just dancing the fundraiser, benefiting patients entire time,” junior Lia Sommer said. at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Although the dancing was the highlight , raised $25,921. of the event, other activities throughout the The event was sponsored by night included raffles, a lip sync battle of -ju SOS, partnered with the Chil- niors against seniors, and a ten minute tur- dren’s Miracle Network. Money raised pro- bo. In addition, students heard stories from Tvides patients with cutting edge treatments families that the Children’s Miracle Network and medical equipment and supports the helps support through dance marathons. many doctors, nurses, and researchers at Various teams even participated in a game Lurie’s who provide high quality care of tug of war. “The tug of war was really fun to thousands of children annually. because I got to participate with my team- For the inaugural event, stu- mates. It was a great team bonding activity,” dents wore all white outfits in- senior Claire Lutz said, who participated in cluding the program’s “For The the event with her team. Kids” t-shirts. Health and PE In addition to these activities, teachers also classes learned dances to participated in a contest to get “pied” during participate in throughout the event. Teachers who raised the most mon- the night, in addition to a ey were “pied”. “It was good to see teachers DANCE MARATHON GUESTS DANCE TO RAISE MONEY FOR LURIE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL homecoming-like atmo- also participating in the event and that they PHOTO BY HANNAH GRAWE sphere complete with were really invested in it too,” Sommer said.

to students. “The kids feel part of something important, they feel like they have a voice, and Advisory they feel like they are apart of something that THE HOWL can make a difference.” Dean Matt Norris said. These kids act as representatives for all Committee students and closely resemble the student Hey Huskies! Want to learn more body, “Ms. Korakakis and I sat down and about our school’s program? handpicked 12 kids from all grades that come The newest episode of The Howl, “Eat, Allows from all walks of life,” Norris said. Sleep, and Breathe Baseball,” offers an These kids aren’t from a selective group, the inside look into the spring sport as se- goal was to make up a fair representation of nior Carter Zagorski interviews Head Students a the student body. “It’s a diverse group, there is Coach Mr. Walter Brownley. Listen someone for everyone who you can talk to, we in as they discuss Mr. Brownley’s life are kind of like the advocates for the students.” growing up while loving baseball, his Voice Boshnakova said. Their goal is to help students experience winning an IHSA state who have concerns or who are unhappy with a championship while at Schaumburg BY JOEY IVANOV school related issue, who maybe don’t have the HS, his time under the tutelage of the courage to talk to administration themselves. now-retired coach Bob Huber, the prog- Junior Stephanie Modert is one of the 12 ress made last season in his first year ith every new school year comes representatives on the committee, “I am a big as Head Coach, the expectations set for new changes to the school, this year part in the CLS community. I love working Hersey Baseball this spring, and more! W focused mainly on new security pol- with the kids there and I not only try my best The podcast is available on all major icy but one group has been hiding behind the to give them what they deserve in a classic high platforms, including Apple Podcasts shadows waiting for their spot in the sunlight. school experience but to give my fellow class- and Spotify. Listen on your school The Administration Advisory Committee is mates what they deserve and have a voice,” said iPad or personal device, subscribe to made up of 12 students, the deans, and the prin- Modert. This group encompasses the ideas of get notified about future episodes, and cipal. The goal of this committee is to connect all students and gives students their own voice. follow The Howl’s account! students and administration in hopes of resolv- “Some students have these great ideas, ing concerns placed by students and making but they don’t want to take the time to go high school more enjoyable for everyone. to the administration so now we act as their Senior Miglena Boshnakova paved the voice.” Boshnakova said. These concerns way for this committee to be created, “I heard can be anything, the little things that stu- that Wheeling was doing something like this dents interact with everyday are just as im- where there’s a student group and they are portant as more drastic issues. for us to get our information to you and vice able to meet with the principal and the deans The group has only met three times this versa,” Norris said. to try and make the school better.” Boshnako- school year since its creation, but still they REPRESENTATIVES: MIGLENA BOSHNAKOVA, JOVANNA va said. This committee was very important to are working hard on getting the word out to CASILLAS, JOE LEHMAN, STEPHANIE MODERT, JACOB MARTIN, Sisson because he created a similar committee students. The morning announcements have RYAN MANTHY, EDDIE MARIN, DAVID SACCONE, NORAH VIERS, at his old school which he found very effective. begun advertising for the group. “The big ELLIOT CARTER, KENNETH HAUGHTON, CAMERON BOWERS Sisson raised the idea to the deans who thing we are talking about right now is the EMAIL THEM AT [email protected] were also very excited to give this opportunity communication piece, what is the best way FEATURES DANCE MARATHON

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are lucky to get into over the next year or so,” Casagrande said. In addition to this, students BY CLAIREPHOTO BAUERLE in Jazz 2 Ensemble pitched in to buy a Blackhawks jersey with Beckwith’s name on it. “The Jazz 2 Ensemble decided that they would all chip in and buy a real Blackhawks sweat- er that has 52, the year he was but as soon as born, and it says ‘Beckwith’ on the puck drops, the back. I am going to wear it silence. Didn’t talk or the new Jazz 2 director will for 25 minutes, 35 wear it and they’re all going minutes until the period to sign that. After that perfor- ended. Not a single word. mance, we’ll give it to his fam- But once the period ended, ily,” Casagrande said. talk talk talk talk…” Orchestra Students have also had the Director Josh Stewart said. option to send messages to “The best story, I think, cap- Beckwith’s family. “We have tures what he was good at, and huge sheets of butcher paper in that is relieving stress. We were the band room and the students performing at Carnegie Hall 3 or have all been writing notes to M a n y 4 years ago and our concert was his family,” Casagrande noted, students running over by about an hour. “There are too many things to a n d s t a ffIn New York, if you run over fit onto a sympathy card.” members have like that, [it costs] lots of money, At rehearsals on Feb. 15, the ASSISTANT BAND DIR. TOM BECKWITH (LEFT) AND BAND DIR. noted Beckwith’s and they were saying about ten band gathered together to talk SCOTT CASAGRANDE (RIGHT) AT A BLACKHAWKS GAME positive impact on the grand. The directors were really about what had happened and Hersey community. “The stressing out. A lot of the prob- share stories about how Mr. resume that our band pro- lem was not because of us, but Beckwith impacted the band. gram has over the last 10 years because the stagehands move “It was tough for the whole is very long, and he was a huge so slowly between the groups band, at first to cope we began PHOTOS BY HANNAH GRAWE om Beck- part of all of that,” Band Director that that is what was delaying spewing stories of our favorite with, the as- Scott Casagrande said. out concert. So, we’re all stand- Beckwith moments and stories, sistant band Beckwith’s special bond ing there and Mr. Beckwith just we later figured Mr. Beckwith director, with students included giving walks up behind me and he says, would want us to continue passed away students unique nicknames. ‘Another big Blackhawk win to- playing, and continue his en- OPINIONS Feb. 14. His “He would call me ‘Chef Shawn’ night!’ in the middle of all this thusiastic approach to music,” vital role for our Purdue Jazz Festival stress. And it was just like some- Hiramatsu said. in the Fine trip everyone was required to body had popped a balloon, and “We will carry his leg- STUDENTS APPLYING FOR COLLEGE CREDITS IN THE Arts De- make a dish for dinner, I guess we all laughed. Of course, he was acy by continuing to COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER partment is you could say mine was the in the back, completely oblivious be the great bands being remembered by students best, since then I was known to all the stress going on on stage that he worked and staff throughout the school. as Chef Shawn to Mr. B,” se- and was focused on the Black- so hard to help Picking TBeckwith was a graduate of nior Shawn Hiramatsu said. hawks’ game while we were do- us become,” MacMurray College and the “He immediately connected ing that,” Casagrande said. Hahn said. University of , along with with students. He always had To celebrate Beckwith’s life studying at the VanderCook subtitles, like ‘Alex the Queen’ and his passion for the Black- a College College of Music. He was a very or ‘Nina my Little Friend’ or hawks, band students donned BY TREY SCHMIDT involved member of the musical ‘the Hard Swingin’ Luke Pod- Blackhawks jerseys and T-shirts community, as a member of the vrsan’. They never had their on Feb. 19. “We all wore Black- Music Educators National Con- name by themselves, it was al- hawks jersey on Tuesday and I mmm decisions, decisions, deci- ference, International Associa- ways those tags that went with wore Blackhawks buttons that sions, what do I want? What am I tion of Jazz Educators, and the it,” Casagrande said. the kids are going to wear even going to like there? Will I even Illinois Music Educators Asso- In addition to his sense of hu- on their uniforms. We are fit in? These are questions all seniors ciation. His expertise provided mor, Beckwith’s love of the Black- going to dedicate the have while deciding which college best students with a unique per- hawks was evident to all in the Chicagoland Band fits their personality. For me making a de- spective along with his charis- Fine Arts Department. As an avid Festival to him as cision was tough, it wasn’t easy but I knew matic sense of humor. fan, Beckwith was known for be- well as any of what I wanted in a college. That which school Beckwith served as band di- ing a proud season ticket holder. the perfor- would be the best fit and that I wasn’t just a number in a classroom. rector at Warren Township High Students and staff members m a n c e s MFirst asking yourself “Do you even like the school?” or “Do I see my- School from 1977 until 2007. have been sharing stories about that we self going here?” Those are basic questions but are important ones to Upon starting his job as Assis- Beckwith throughout the past always ask. Second was visiting the college. People say when they visit tant Director in 2007, Beckwith few weeks. “Mr. Beckwith was they have that “Oh my gosh this is the place!” That doesn’t always happen was immediately able to connect a huge Blackhawks fan and he’s to some kids. It may take 6 visits to decide on a college but if you know it’s with students and staff. “I always also known for always talking the one then there you go. It’s stressful to pick a school that you are going to looked forward to the days when all the time, always just chatting for either 2 years or even 4. Picking shouldn’t be easy, there are so many options we got to have Mr. Beckwith in it up, never shutting up, to be and places for students to go. Each student has that chance to figure out where band. He made band more fun honest. So, he takes me to a to go but the biggest deadline for seniors is May 1st. The final deadline of choosing and he was a great conductor Hawks game with him and where to go for the upcoming years. Be patient, positive, resourceful, helpful, and too,” sophomore Lucy Hahn said. he’s talking, he’s talking, have courage during your college decisions. Make the choice that best fits you! 2 THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH | 3.19 3.19 | THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH 3 TOM BECKWITH ON A TRIP WITH THE HERSEY BAND WEARING HIS NEW SUNGLASSES BOTH PHOTOS BY SCOTT CASAGRANDE ENTERTAINMENT Author Inspires Page by Page March Food: BY AMELIA ZOLLNER t’s not Jason Reynolds’ first time around he wished he had when he was young, books the block. Reynolds, a New York Times about things that he was familiar with in- bestselling author who has published stead of books he had no relation to. twelve books, paid a visit to Forest View “I write these books because I want to Educational Center on Nov. 8 to speak to show the world that young people are com- Fried Chicken Istudents and parents about his childhood, his plex. I want to show young people that their BY MAGDA WILHELM, JOSH HO, AND BLAKE VON DER LIPPE writing career, and his future. (Among these lives are valuable,” Reynolds said. discussions rested playful anecdotes about Reynolds’ most recent novel Long Way hen asked to think of staple, classic American foods, Queen Latifah, Lil Pump, and Kool-Aid.) Down, which is in the process of receiving fried chicken definitely is at the top of the list. 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He certainly didn’t expect to become like the voices in the book. My slang and the and groups of friends settling down for lunch, South Korea in 2002, Bonchon spread its from mild to hot. I tried their BBQ wings as famous as he is, and he says that he’s cur- way that I speak to you all is the way I write and for good reason. PDQ’s chickens are al- roots internationally soon after, opening its and tasted their buffalo wings, which were rently writing another book and aims to ex- these books,” Reynolds said. For Reynolds, who ways fresh- the chickens are never brought or first U.S. restaurant in 2006 and bringing its decent. They were slightly over cooked, yet PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE TANGORRA periment and himself with future stories. “My implements so much of his own childhood and kept frozen at the restaurant. To compliment recipes for fried chicken along with it. Now, still maintained flavor. 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Whether it’s for a quick lunch or to eat out with family or friends, PDQ’s doors are open to anyone with a craving for chick- A Night at the Ballet en. With a family-friendly, welcoming atmo- BY NATALIE WOZNY sphere, PDQ is there to ensure you get the the theaters for the new releas- best chicken at the highest quality. es. “I honestly love these live action movies, I think it’s a good s I sat in the audience of 1877. It was made into a movie even when the dancers are seemed to be a big projector idea to put a new spin or twist the Auditorium Theater starring Keira Knightley in 2012. exhausted. The ballerinas, screen in front of the stage hide the fact that they are run- on the story. I feel like the new A amongst 3,000 individu- The story takes place in Russia especially leads like Nicole where images would be dis- ning out of new ideas. Dumbo movie and Aladdin look als, I couldn’t help but stay fro- and follows Anna, a young wom- Ciapponi, made it seem easy, played. The screen was partial- Many students feel that Dis- really interesting. I like the vi- zen in awe. All 3,000 of those en in a marriage without love, although I can assure you it is ly transparent so the images ney’s upcoming live-action ren- sual effects they are using from individuals sat in their seats who ends up having an affair, anything but. “Performing this and the dancers blended to- dition of The Lion King is solely what I have seen in the trailers mesmerized alongside me. That’s resulting in her life falling apart. ballet was an absolute delight. I gether and were both visible. Beauty and the Beast, and The in production for the money it and I think it would be really the beautiful thing about live I appreciated the performance have a few ballets where I have “I thought the ballet was Jungle Book have already come will bring in. “It’s really a cash cool to see if they add a cer- performance: everyone in the to such an extent partially be- felt this feeling of pure plea- super pretty, it showed that out, and Dumbo, The Lion King, grab. Since they own the stories, tain twist or maybe add new audience is on a journey togeth- cause I used to dance myself sure and enjoyment, complete- there’s other forms of commu- Aladdin, and Mulan are all slat- people are going to see it. Be- characters. It will be interest- er in a way. It’s one of the few and have an idea of how much ly stress free,” Ciapponi said. nication besides words,” states The Circle ed for release in the near future. cause everyone knows the stories ing to see how Disney will take things that can leave so many hard work goes into putting a The dancing itself made the freshman Becca Featherstone, The 2017 remake of Beauty and likes them, it’s a guarantee,” the beloved characters that we individuals short of words. ballet like this together. In the story come to life, but technology who saw the ballet. “It’s import- and The Beast with Emma Wat- senior Molly Mendez said. grew up with and re-imagine On Feb. 17, I went to see the world of ballet, everything must helped enhance it. The set was ant for others to recognize the of Life – son is ranked 6th on the list of the “I don’t like [the remakes]. them in a more modern way,” world premiere of Anna Karen- be perfect and seem very minimalistic beauty and power of the arts”. highest grossing Disney movies The original is better. It’s junior Stefania Nowak said. ina, the Joffrey's most recent effortless, and there I encourage readers to go and Live of all time in the US, making $5.2 messing up my childhood. We Of fifteen confirmed Disney ballet. It was absolutely breath- out and see the ballet, even if million. Not counting Marvel or had VCRs and tapes and that’s movies coming out over the taking. Dancers, with the help of they believe live performanc- Star Wars movies, it is the high- what I grew up with,” senior next three years, four of them musicians and lights, are able to es aren’t their thing. You can’t Action est grossing Disney movie of all Brenna Radecki said. This new are live action. tell complex stories with move- get that feeling of anticipation BY STEPHANIE time, while the original 1991 an- version of The Lion King will ment. No gesture is unplanned; when the orchestra starts tun- TANGORRA AND ANGEL- imated version didn’t even make not be the same stylistically, everything has a purpose. ing anywhere else. “I would ICA VITIOGIANNIS the list. It was, however, the sub- but the plot will remain the Not only are the ballerinas 100% encourage anyone ject of over 25 years of fan appre- same, making it simply a repli- MARK YOUR dancing, they are act- and everyone to see this evivals are prominent in ciation, including toys, games, a cation without a new meaning. CALENDARS ing as well. So much ballet. It is a master- every medium of enter- tv show, a Broadway musical, and Even fans have their hesi- is said by their body piece.” Ciapponi said. R tainment. On television: two direct-to-home sequels. tation towards this new trend. language, particu- Next time, instead Fuller House, Gilmore Girls: A While the inner child inside “I honestly love Disney and DUMBO: 3/29/19 larly in a story like of staying in and Year In The Life, Roswell: New many grown-ups is screaming think it’s great they’re recreat- ALADDIN: 5/24/19 Anna Karenina. binge watching Mexico, MacGyver. In theaters: in excitement, others question ing these movies, but I do think LION KING: 7/19/19 Anna Karen- episodes of your Star Wars, A Star is Born. The the purpose behind these new they need more ideas.” sopho- ina was origi- favorite show, animated Disney movies that remakes, wondering if Disney’s more Lydia Banty said. MULAN: 3/20/20 nally a novel try something defined our childhoods are remakes are simply a gimmick On the other hand, true die- by Leo Tolstoy, new and see now in live action. Cinderella, for money and an attempt to hard fans are planning to hit published in the ballet.

THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH | 3.19 4 BALLERINA NICOLE CIAPPONI PLAYING THE ROLE OF COUNTESS NORDSTON, BETSY TVERSKAYA DURING A PERFORMANCE OF ANNA KARENINA COURTESY OF CHERYL MANN FINE ARTS Show Choir Impresses at FEATURED PERFORMING ARTIST OF THE MONTH: BY NATALIE WOZNY Chicagoland Showcase OLIVIA CANO CONTRIBUTIONS BY JAN BAUTISTA BY AMELIA ZOLLNER & ANGELICA VITIOGIANNIS enior Olivia Cano has loved to Something new for Cano this year was SENIOR OLIVIA CANO PERFORMS DURING HER SOPHOMORE YEAR perform ever since she was born. Poetry Out Loud, which she won. “That n March 1 and 2, show choirs Past Lives featured junior Megan Der- Creatures”, “Good Time Good Life”, “Selfie”, Performing has always been an was crazy. It challenged me to do some- from around the Midwest gath- bick and senior Josh Min as Romeo and “Confident”, “I Did Something Bad”, “Wild- important part of her life, as she thing different,” Cano said. ered in the main gym for the Juliet, and Gorrill as the narrator. For the hearts”, “Instigators”, and “Wham Bam”. loves being able to tell stories Her love for the arts and talent are clear- 26th annual Chicagoland Show- performance, members of OnStage donned This year’s show was particularly import- Sthrough various forms of performance. ly visible to those around her. Senior Lexi case, which Hersey has hosted traditional renaissance costumes to invoke ant to many show choir members, as it dealt “Unlike anything else, performance lets Litardo is a longtime friend of Cano’s and Osince 1993. Both of Hersey’s show choirs, On- a historical feel, but eventually changed with a theme that many members have per- you connect with your audience and you has been watching her perform for many Stage and Ladies First, gave energetic per- out into flashier costumes to put a modern sonal ties to. “It means a lot to me, it fulfills leave someone with an impact,” Cano said. years. “When she performs you can tell she formances to the packed gym on March 2. twist on the story. “I felt really good about me in a very specific way and there’s really Cano is a part of two acapella groups, is putting everything she can into it, you can OnStage’s performance, called Past our performance this year. I think every nothing like it,” freshman and Ladies First OnStage, Speech, Chamber Singers, and tell she is having so much fun” Litardo says.

Lives, focused on the classic Shakespear- single person up on that stage is giving it member Rebecca Featherstone said. participates in theatre activities year One of Cano’s directors, Kyle Marquette, COURTESYPHOTO OF JIM GORRILL ean story of Romeo and Juliet and featured their 100% the entire show,” Gorrill said. Between both show choirs, Chicagoland round. Many of these groups are serious has worked with and watched Cano grow a mashup of songs new and old, including A few hours after OnStage wrapped up Showcase has definitely been a meaningful commitments. Not only does Cano partici- for all four years of high school. Marquette “Past Lives”, “Can You Do This”, “Runaway their performance, Ladies First took the part of many show choir members’ lives. “Show- pate in these activities, she is also a leader, described her as “a passionate, excitable, With Me”, “Check Yes Juliet”, “No Tears stage. This year’s Ladies First show was en- case is different from other competitions in that as she has taken on the positions of choir and dedicated young woman who is will- Left To Cry”, “Runaway Baby”, “Forbid- titled Beautiful Creatures and combined the we are hosting instead of competing. We get president and dance captain. ing to do whatever anyone needs in order den”, “Rewrite The Story”, and “Light Up movies Heathers, Clueless, and Mean Girls. to meet our show choir groups and bond with Some of the highlights from her high to improve herself and those around her.” The Sky”. “The show is about learning The overall theme was about building people them throughout the day. I will say that Show- school theatre career include A Piece of My Throughout her high school career, from your past and looking to your future up instead of tearing them down, which was case performances have been and probably al- Heart and Pippin. In A Piece of My Heart, performing has taught her many things with open arms,” junior Anna Gorrill said. communicated through the songs “Beautiful ways will be my favorite,” Gorrill said. which took platce Cano’s junior year, she from accepting others to having confi- LEARN MORE ABOUT PER- played a Vietnam war nurse. She described dence in herself. Cano hopes to continue this as the most moving show she has ever performing past high school. “It’s such FORMER OLIVIA CANO HERE been a part of, while Pippin is her overall fa- an important part of my life and makes VIDEO BY JAN BAUTISTA vorite musical to be a part of and to watch. me who I am,” Cano said.

PHOTOS BY AMELIA BY PHOTOS ZOLLNER FEATURED AUTHOR OF THE MONTH:

OLIVIA BELL BY AMELIA ZOLLNER MEMBERS OF ONSTAGE PERFORM “REWRITE THE STORY”˙ AS PART OF PAST LIVES or most high school stu- the most accomplished students mind. From there, she combines Bell’s publishing of her poetry dents, writing poetry is I’ve ever taught. Her ability to these ideas and turns them into collection and decided to publish simply a daunting, te- dive deep into literature and into poems. Because of this process, his own. “She’s a real inspiration dious task they’re faced writers is so maturely advanced,” Bell has had countless poems in for me in terms of a writing role with once or twice English teacher Rich Clark said. store, which inspired her to com- model,” Szczepaniak said. Fthroughout high school. But Ever since Bell took Creative pile her poems into What Makes Between What Makes Honey to junior Olivia Bell, who dove Writing, poetry has been a part Honey Dark. “I had always had Dark and the Free Run Press, into writing poetry after taking of her daily life and has served as stuff floating around, but I had Bell has already accomplished Creative Writing her freshman a creative outlet for her. “When never compiled anything. I more than plenty of poets do. year, poetry is one of the most I’m writing poetry, I feel a sense thought it would be kind of cool She’s not done yet, though, as important parts of her life. Bell of relief. It’s a really good way to to put something together and she plans to continue writing ONSTAGE SOLOISTS MEGAN DERBICK AND JOSH MIN WRAP UP ONSTAGE’S self-published What Makes have a sense of catharsis and it’s have something that could be poetry past high school. “I’m PERFORMANCE OF “LIGHT UP THE SKY” Honey Dark, a collection of something that allows me to ex- read as one entity,” Bell stated. really excited to continue with original poetry, last August. press myself,” Bell said. What Makes Honey Dark fo- the Free Run Press and I hope Bell has shown a natural talent Bell works by writing poems cuses on Greco-Roman imag- in that college I can do some- for poetry her entire life, but only in fragments, using the Notes ery and other historical themes. thing similar and possibly go began to tap into it during her app on her phone to jot down Students and teachers alike into something with creative freshman year. “Olivia is one of ideas whenever they come to have shared their apprecia- writing,” Bell said. tion for Bell’s poetry since the For students who want to collection was published. “I’ve write poetry but don’t know reread it a number of times, I where to start, Bell encourages think Olivia is probably sick of them to be confident with their me telling her how much I love work. “Just write whatever feels her writing,” Clark said. authentic to you and try not to Clark also noted that Bell’s let others’ opinions affect how

PHOTOS BY ANNEKEN BY PHOTOS LE BOUAR publishing of her poetry collec- you write,” Bell encouraged. tion has inspired other students

PHOTO BY JAN BY BAUTISTA PHOTO to become more involved in writ- ing poetry. “There are other stu- FIND OUT WHAT dents who saw Olivia go through that process and thought to AUTHOR OLIVIA themselves, ‘Hey, why don’t I do BELL IS UP TO HERE that too?’,” Clark said. VIDEO BY ALEXIS SANTIAGO SOLOISTS FROM LADIES FIRST TAKE THE STAGE DRESSED AS CHARACTERS FROM HEATHERS MEMBERS OF LADIES FIRST ENTHUSIASTICALLY PERFORM BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Bell’s friend, junior Patryk Szczepaniak, was inspired by

THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH | 3.19 3.19 | THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH 6 BELL’S SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, WHAT MAKES HONEY DARK, IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 7 ON AMAZON IN BOTH PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK IN DEPTH How many Hersey students MARCH have had a concussion? is National Brain Injury 64.5% Awareness month NO BY MARIE BECHTOLDT AND TEDDY ZHAKLINOVA 11.3%

arch symbolizes ed brains from tice and the last one UNSURE national brain athletes and vet- that goes away,” injury aware- erans, resulting said Head Ath- ness month. in nearly 100 letic Trainer En- According to research papers rique Bacon. “I got the brain inju- than have rev- a concussion from 24.2% ry association olutionized our head to head con- of America, the understanding tact during soccer. theme for the of the effects of I went to the doctor YES 2018-2020 cam- brain trauma,” a week after having paign is #changeyourmind. Nowinski said. symptoms of head- This platform is used to educate and According to aches, dizziness, Mspread awareness about types of brain in- the Brain Inju- and short attention juries and give information about treatment ry Association, a span,” junior McK- and diagnosing these traumas. large proportion enna Kopeny said. The goal of educating more people on all of brain injuries Bacon explained areas of brain injuries hopes to take strides occur in children that the most com- toward de-stigmatization of brain injuries. and teens in- mon symptoms Conversations surrounding preventing, volved in athlet- are sensitivity to Accident Hockey noticing, diagnosing, and treating brain ics. Many athletes light, sensitivity to injuries is especially crucial among chil- return to play too noise, feeling out dren and teens involved in physical activ- soon and fail to of focus, difficulty Football Baseball ity, due to high rates of concussions and recognize signs concentrating, and traumas in this age group. and symptoms of having a hard time Programs like the Concussion Legacy concussions. HTTPS://WWW.FREEPIK.COM/FREE-PHOTOS- WWW.FREEPIK.COM - FREEPIK BY CREATED PHOTO VECTORS/PEOPLE">PEOPLE processing infor- Foundation have been created to study do- “It’s not that mation. Soccer nated brains of athletes. They have found coaches or par- Symptoms nor- that severe concussions and history of re- ents were bad people, it’s that they didn’t have mally start right after the hit and could petitive brain trauma could lead to Chron- a deeper understanding of what was going last up to two weeks. “75-85% of concus- ic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). on,” said Track and Field Coach Jim Miks. sions typically resolve in 7-10 days and the CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative “I thought I was alright to go back in rest of them are within that 14 day pro- disease and can not be diagnosed in a liv- to the game,” Jenna Hill said. Hill experi- cess,” said Bacon. If the symptoms don’t ing person, but symptoms could be seen in enced strong symptoms the following day. end within that period, a neurological doc- people as young as “I couldn’t make tor should get involved. 17 years old. it through the Every patient has a different story and Hersey alum- day. Later I went the trauma has different effects on the ni and Harvard to a concussion body. Some recover fairly quickly and graduate Chris specialist and some could have lifelong effects. Nowinski created he diagnosed “Don’t give up, and keep being an active The Concussion me with a pretty patient open to trying new therapies. Doc- Legacy Founda- serious concus- tors don’t always know what treatment tion. “In 2008, we sion,” Hill said. will help your symptoms until they try it,” partnered with Concussions said Nowinski. 9.5% 20.6% Boston University can happen from Because every case is different, there isn’t and the VA Boston hitting the head a specific treatment that can help every pa- Healthcare System on hard objects tient. Treatment is individual to the brain to start the world’s or contact with trauma and the effects it had on the person. first brain bank another person’s “When I was a Hersey athlete we were focused on CTE,” head. There are very lucky to have two athletic trainers, Nowinski said. many symptoms Hal Hilmer and Tracy Bogard, who were The foundation’s of a concussion, both ahead of their time. Mr. Hilmer gave 30.2% mission is to study but a headache is us a speech about Kurt Thyreen, a former That day 1 week CTE brains and the most common Hersey football player who had died of 39.7% gain knowledge one and is nor- second-impact syndrome after an undiag- about the effects of mally accompa- nosed concussion, and urged us to report brain injuries. “As nied with nausea concussions,” said Nowinski. 2 weeks 3+ weeks the outreach and and dizziness. The national brain injury association recruiting partner, “Headaches along with many other organizations are we have created seem to be the pushing toward more research and better a system that has first symptom understanding of brain injuries in hopes to yielded 700 donat- HTTPS://WWW.FREEPIK.COM/FREE-PHOTOS-VECTORS/ BACKGROUND">BACKGROUND CREATED PHOTO BY FREEPIK WWW.FREEPIK.COM- that students no- prevent them and long term effects. 8 THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH | 3.19 3.19 | THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH 9 POLITICS

LOCAL Arlington Heights No Shutdown, New NATIONAL Village Board Election Border Protocols BY JOSH HO BY MATT BEDNAR s the city of Arlington Heights pre- Laurie Taylor, and Tom Schwingbeck. willingness to improve communication in pares for renovations of its down- Robin LaBedz, who has served on the board the village. During her time at the Northgate town area, at least two new figures for almost six years, has voiced her plans to Homeowners Association, Taylor communi- A will help guide the city. Last De- help lower taxes for Arlington Heights resi- cated with many aspects of the village, such n Febru- totaling over $8 billion. Accord- cember it was announced that two incumbent dents. She also wants to aid improvements to as the police and fire departments. Taylor ary 15, ing to USA Today, $3.6 billion of members of the Arlington Heights village the village’s stormwater management program. intends to use this background to better rep- C on g r e s s which will be directed from mil- board would not be running for the position John Scaletta, a vice president at F&F resent the needs of the village. passed a itary construction, $600 million again; half of the eight seats on the Board are Management who has served on the board Tom Schwingbeck, President of RNM & bill to fund from asset forfeiture, and $2.5 filled via elections every two years, with each for three terms, has been an influential Associates and a member of the Arlington the gov- billion from the Department of COURTESY OF TUSCON SENTINEL member serving a four-year term. Michael member of the village’s business, art, and Heights zoning board, has years of expe- e r n m e n t . Defense. The bill also included Sidor, the owner of a language translation philanthropy communities. He has ex- rience in the civic sphere. Schwingbeck’s This bill more changes to immigration company, decided to step down after serving pressed a desire to use his management time on the zoning board has given him prevented another government protocols. “The bill provides two terms. Carol Blackwood, a senior vice background to continue to aid the village intricate knowledge on the workings of the Oshutdown that was estimated to funding for 800 new Customs president at Village Bank and Trust, also de- through its various projects. village, resulting in a less steep learning be longer than the last. This bill and Border Protection officers, cided to step down after serving two terms. Mary Beth Canty, a member of the League curve if he were to be elected. passed the house earlier in the increasing the total budget of On April 2nd, Arlington Heights residents of Women Voters, has said that she wants to All five candidates are qualified to serve week and moved to the Senate. U.S. Customs and Border Pro- will have the opportunity to vote for the four join the board to provide a new perspective on on the Arlington Heights village board, and The Senate voted 84-15 on the tection and Immigration and open seats on the Arlington Heights village various issues. As a biracial working mother, all are eager to serve the community with bill to fund 25% of the govern- Customs Enforcement (ICE) by board. The race has come down to five can- Canty would add diversity to the board. their different backgrounds and skills. As ment for majority of the year. nearly $1.5 billion,” according to didates: incumbents Robin LaBedz and John Laurie Taylor, president of the Northgate the April 2nd election approaches, the situ- The 15 nays were split between ABC News. ICE is now limited Scaletta, and newcomers Mary Beth Canty, Homeowners Association, has expressed a ation will be interesting to monitor. Republicans and Democrats. The on holding capacity at their fa- bill went to the President, who cilities and the facilities can be encountered mixed feelings be- inspected by Congress. Addi- tween his advisors and other tionally, the new legislation also HEADSHOTS OF LORI LIGHTFOOT (TOP) AND TONI PRE- politicians, as 109 Republicans mandates that ICE can no lon- CKWINKLE (BOTTOM) in the house voted against it. But ger target immigrants that hold during the government shut- children who crossed the border down, the Democratic leaders without their parents. ICE states Showdown: Lightfoot were against funding the wall, that the reason they used that so with the bill’s inclusion of $1.4 method is to deter people from STATE v. Preckwinkle billion for the wall, President sending their kids across the Trump signed it into law. How- deadly Southern Border. Overall, ever, he didn’t think that amount Congress came to an agreement BY CARTER ZAGORSKI was enough, as soon after he that satisfies most of both parties. declared a national emergency Both sides had to compromise in which would fund the project creating the bill, but our govern- COURTESY OF CHICAGO TRIBUNE with an additional $6.4 billion, ment will not shut down again. INSIDE OF AN I.C.E. HOLDING WAREHOUSE, DETAINED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS SLEEP ON THE PRIZE? ONLY MAYORSHIP COTS COVERED IN TIN FOIL TO KEEP WARM OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

Preckwinkle against former Chicago Police abide by the gay marriage laws. All public re- Kicking it at the White House Board President Lori Lightfoot, either possi- strooms will be gender free. All public schools ble result will be historically significant; the will teach Gay History by mandate. School re- WORLD Trump, Bolsonaro exchange pleasantries, soccer jerseys City will elect its first African-American strooms must be DE-SEGREGATED.” woman as its leader, and if Lightfoot wins, Preckwinkle denounced the flyers earlier in the newest Brazilian President’s first foreign trip its first openly gay mayor as well. this week, calling them “disgraceful” and say- BY CARTER ZAGORSKI With slightly more than 35% of Chicagoans ing that she “[had] no idea where [they] came participating in the Feb. 26 election - a decline from,” while Lightfoot’s supporters were hes- in voter turnout - Lightfoot and Preckwinkle itant to concede Preckwinkle’s lack of a role n a meeting between President Trump in favor of celebrating the former U.S.-led ited by numerous early agreements, both in advanced winning 17.5% and 16% shares, re- in the anti-LGBTQ paraphanelia. Earlier in and perhaps his newest close ally, Pres- military government, which operated un- substantive policy as well as in sentiment. On spectively. Rounding out the top five: former the campaign, Preckwinkle had answered a ident Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, the man til 1985, as well as his position against fur- top of an early agriculture trade deal featuring White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley (14.8%), question in a debate in which she said she deemed the “Trump of the Tropics” fi- ther strengthening regional ties in favor of bolstered American wheat and pork exports businessman Willie Wilson (10.6%), and Illi- admired Lightfoot’s transparency about her nally got to meet the inspiration for his boosting the Brazil-U.S. relationship proved and an added focus on reigniting Brazilian nois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (9.1%), all sexuality; Lightfoot questioned whether it own successful right-wing campaign. to be the result of a Brazilian movement beef imports to the U.S., the two leaders also of whom were eliminated due to not finishing was strategically said to attract conserva- Praising the host country of his first away from the prior leftist government. decried socialism and their progress in Ven- in either of the top two positions. tive voters, saying, “Well, look, coming in the Iforeign trip as President, Bolsonaro spoke Their close relationship was further exhib- ezuela, discussed Brazil’s exclusion from the In a time when Preckwinkle’s support be- context of a clear strategy to be as negative highly of President Trump and the two years North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) gan to decline - the Chicago Tribune endorsed against me as possible, I can only hope she the American leader has spent in office. “I’ve and the possibility of future membership, and her opponent on Friday, and a public opinion wasn’t blowing some kind of dog whistle,” ac- always admired the U.S.A. and this sense of conversed about the possibility for Brazil to COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS WIKIMEDIA OF COURTESY poll conducted earlier this month by the in- cording to the Chicago Tribune. admiration has only increased since you took join the Organisation for Economic Coopera- dependent group Stand for Children Illinois As we approach the final weeks of cam- office,” he said to Trump while the pair spoke tion and Development (OECD). found Lightfoot’s support nearly double that of paigning, it’ll be important to monitor poten- to the media in a joint press conference. According to Ibope, a Brazilian polling t seems as if election “season” is truly Preckwinkle’s (58% to 30%) - Lightfoot’s sex- tially ramped-up production of negative ad- “We want to have a great Brazil just like firm, Bolsonaro’s favorability numbers have a year-round experience. ual orientation has now become a focal point vertisements and politicking, as well as any Trump wants to have a great America,” he been in a state of free fall; only 34 percent of With no candidate receiving a ma- of electioneering: homophobic campaign flyers changes in endorsements due to the apparent added, notably utilizing the successful man- those surveyed believed his government was jority of the vote from February’s ini- arose in the South Side of Chicago last week- rise in popularity of Lightfoot. “Hate has no tra of “Make America Great Again,” Trump’s doing a “great/good” job, a 15 percent decline tial election, a final, run-off election end, distastefully reading “The Feminist and place in Chicago,” Lightfoot declared earlier successful 2016 campaign slogan. Yet Bol- PRESIDENT TRUMP AND PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO compared to his 49% rating in mid-January. OF BRAZIL AT THE WHITE HOUSE FOR A JOINT PRESS will be held on Apr. 2 to determine who Gay Movement Have Come Full Circle!” and this week, and here’s to hoping it doesn’t have sonaro didn’t win his presidency simply on CONFERENCE IN THE ROSE GARDEN, EXCHANGING Wealthier Brazilians were more likely to Iwill succeed current Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “With our people in City Hall, I promise to en- a place in the City’s public political arena a catchy slogan; his stance in opposition to SOCCER JERSEYS FROM NATIONAL TEAMS view his progress favorably, while poorer in- Pitting Cook County Board President Toni force the Gay Equality Act. All churches will throughout the rest of the month as well. recent democratic Brazilian governments PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR dividuals rated Bolsonaro lower. 10THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH | 3.19 3.19 | THE CORRESPONDENT BY DISPATCH 11 SPORTS

it was a pretty balanced field The New Hot Football Pick Your with teams being able to defend and score efficiently. Students should choose wise- League: The AAF Madness ly with their picks or they will BY MAX HANSON have a busted bracket. Choose BY TREY SCHMIDT AND HERSEY'S STATS a few statistics or categories he Alliance Brad Wing of the MICHAEL SOMARY that seem most appealing and of Ameri- (P), and of the Atlan- judge teams based on those T can Football ta Legends (QB) are headlining for ith the first weekend of the specific categories. For exam- (AAF) league kicked these teams to bring popularity to 2019 NCAA Tournament ple, many analysts look at key off at the beginning this newly formed league. Which conference will have the W already over, millions of wins or bad losses. of this year putting The Alliance was created to give brackets have already been busted, Choosing the top team quite a twist on pro- cities that don’t have opportunities most teams in the final four? so we’re here to give you a guide for doesn’t always mean they fessional football. With to watch professional football live making picks for future seasons. will go through. Take a only eight different and to give players that don’t have First off, students need to be look back to last year teams around the coun- a chance to play in the NFL another ACC Big 12 informed with the statistics. when #16 seed UMBC try, they kick off once the way to keep their career afloat. All Teams with 10, 11, and 12 seeds upset #1 seed Virgin- NFL wraps up their sea- eight of these teams play at old NFL win their first round games more ia in the first round. son, keeping the football stadiums or stadiums that are built Big Ten Pac-12 than you might think. 10 seeds Upsets happen all the season in full pace. These for multi-purpose sports. win their first round game 38.2% time and being able to eight Alliance franchises However, the AAF is already of the time, 11 seeds 36.8%, and choose the right team consist of: Arizona Hot- facing some conflict with money. SEC Other 12 seeds 34.6%. This means that will help students shots, , Teams are paying thousands to out of the four 10 vs 7, 11 vs 6, brackets during this Commanders, play at these big stadiums, charging and 12 vs 5 first round matchups long exciting March. Fleet, NFL prices for not only tickets each year, at least one of the 10 When it comes Legends, , but parking and food. With only a seeds, 11 seeds, and 12 seeds will down to it, March Memphis Express, and the scarce fan base showing up to each win their first round game. Look- Madness involves . game the AAF is blowing through ing at the statistics for each seed a lot of luck as cra- The AAF, at the beginning millions of dollars and the players for each round will help students zy things happen of this year, started a random have missed out on some checks. gain an understanding of the na- each year, but if draft in which the teams draft- According to USA Today, billion- ture of the bracket. students are in- ed players to start for the begin- aire and Carolina Hurricanes chair- Each year there are early match- formed about the ning of the season. These teams man Tom Dundon “...laid down $250 What region will ups and matchups way down the tournament they also signed headline players to million to become the league’s chair- road that are hard to decide. De- will have a slight attract a bigger fan base towards man amid reports it was already in the winner come out of? ciding between a 1 seed or 8 or 9 advantage over this lower level league. The most danger of running out of money after seed is more simple to choose than brackets that well known players in the league: just two weeks of play.” Heading into a 4 vs 5 seeded game. This year were made by of the Birming- Week 6 out of 10 the AAF is holding East South was especially hard because aside non-informed ham Iron (RB), Christian Hacken- on by a short thread and, unfortunate- from the top seven or eight teams, students. berg of the Memphis Express (Q), ly, it could be their first and last year. West Midwest ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Laura Burckhardt Will Stefaniak BY TREY SCHMIDT BY MICHAEL SOMARY

enior Laura Burck- enior Will Stefaniak is looking to close out his final year of Which team will win it all? hardt is starting this high school well. Stefaniak joined gymnastics Sspring for the Huskies S freshman year and fell in love with the sport right away. on the right note. The cen- Stefaniak is an AA gymnast which means he competes in all Duke Virginia ter midfielder is playing the events. However, Ste- with a young team mixed faniak enjoys the team with sophomores, juniors aspect as much as he en- N. Carolina Gonzaga and a couple of seniors. joys the sport. “Everyone Burckhardt scored in the is really close at all levels first game of the year and and not just as separate Michigan State Other led the Huskies to their teams like Freshman and first win over Carmel with JV and Varsity but all as a score of 3-2. Later on one team.” Stefaniak is Burckhardt scored again highly motivated to make against Lake Park and the it to state this year as last Huskies won again 3-0. year he missed it by a The midfielder is looking very small .05 points, and forward to the spring sea- as one can imagine, he is son and has definitely been doing everything in his

PHOTO BY ANNEKENPHOTO LE BOUR impressive. “I want to help power to make sure that the team out this year, we does not happen again. have a young team and we With the team behind want to win this year” Burckhardt said early on. The Huskies are him and the motivation Which number 1 seed looking to win the MSL East this year after having a four way tie from last year, Stefaniak with Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, and Prospect. Burckhardt is try- looks to close out his gym- will be eliminated first? ing to lead the Huskies to a MSL title after last years crazy draw. nastics career strongly. Gonzaga Duke LEARN MORE ABOUT HER LEARN MORE ABOUT HIM Virginia N. Carolina VIDEO BYHANNAH GRAWE VIDEO BY BLAKE VON DER LIPPE

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HERSEY VARSITY GYMNASTICS TEAM CELEBRATE AND FLEX THE TIM NUGENT GETS READY TO RECIEVE A SERVE FROM LIBERTYVILLE IN THEIR FIRST HOME GAME TEAM’S FIRST VICTORY AS THEY RECEIVE 1ST PLACE PHOTO BY MARTEL WHEELER BY PHOTO PHOTO BY MARTEL WHEELER BY PHOTO

THE BOYS' VOLEYBALL TEAM GETS READY TO START THE SEASON WITH A THE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM GETS READY TO TAKAKE ON LAKE PARK WITH THEIR SHOUTOUT WIN OVER LIBERTYVILLE WIN 3-0 PHOTO BY MARTEL WHEELER BY PHOTO

DREW ZAGORSKI AND BRENT GURVIS BLOCK A HIT FROM THE WILDCATS VARSITY GYMNAST WILL STEFANIAK SAVORS THE TASTE OF VICTORY WITH HIS TEAM AS THEY RECEIVE 1ST PLACE IN THE 2019 PAT KIVLOV PHOTO BY MARTEL WHEELER BY PHOTO

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