Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org April 2018 Volume 22 Issue 2

Anne-Marie Dillon Walkout! Co-Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, March 14, in a unified act of civil disobedience to protest gun violence and to show solidarity with the survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shoot- ing, high school students across the nation marched out of their classrooms to protest. At Harrison High School, an estimated 300 students walked out of their fourth period classes and took part in a protest march and gathering that addressed these issues, as teachers and administrators looked on. Here is part of the speech delivered by senior and co- editor-in-chief Anne-Marie Dillon, during that event: “On Wednesday, February 14, 17 mem- bers of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community lost their lives. News noti- fications of the tragedy quickly darkened the usual exchange of candies and cards at Har- rison High School. Many Huskies found them- selves ensnared in the usual slurry of body count updates and "thoughts-and-prayers"-lad- en political announcements that accompany a mass shooting, and many more have decided that something must change. From the Harrison High School Class of 2018 to the Class of 2021, none of us have known a "Pre-Columbine" America. Lockdown drills have been rote to our school schedule from elementary onwards, and each year of our

childhood could be landmarked by a different news-dominating act of gun violence. Online connectivity with schools like Stoneman Doug- las High ensures our awareness of school shootings as a very real and close threat. So- cial media has allowed our circle of peers to extend far beyond the walls of our Union Av- enue home. Today marks a month since a shooting that we’ve sworn to make this nation’s last. But Parkland survivor Emma Gonzalez’s cutting refrain of “We call BS” is quickly getting lost in a pile-on of dialectical distractions. You’ve chosen to be marked as unverified and stand out here today because you know that “noth- ing can be done” isn’t an answer anymore. You know that placing weapons in the hands of our educators is not the solution. You know that discussing the role of untreated mental illness- es in gun violence shouldn’t close a door on gun control legislation, but instead open one on healthcare reform.”

Taking action in hope for change. The stu- dents turned out in great numbers to support the cause of protesting against gun violence. Rooftop photo courtesy of Mr. Larry Mastrota Bottom photo courtesy of Isabella Lopane

In News... In Arts... Inside... Debate Club Suessical members captivates Research Wins Big ...... Page 3 head young Relay for Life 2018...... Page 4 toward audiences Why is Fortnite popular....Page 12 National 90-Second Interviews...... Page 13 tournaments Page 10 April 2018 2 Husky Herald

DECA Club Dominates States Lauren Barbulescu Co-News Editor

The Harrison High School said Matthew Schwartz, DECA Club for nationals come true. This is a ClusterPrep mentorship program. To to and Ms. McQuillan, and all our DECA Business Club announced President. true testament of the success of the all members, our advisors Mr. San- supporters in the community, thank that 13 students have placed within “It was you. This is the moment I have been the Top 5 in the State and will ad- a bittersweet working and waiting for since fresh- vance to the International Career moment as man year." Development Conference (ICDC) my last state The following is a list of the DECA students and where they finished: The 13 students will now travel competition in April. conference,” to Atlanta, Georgia on April 21-April “This year’s results were he said, “but Top 5 in New York State: 25 to compete in the ICDC Interna- ground-breaking and surpassed all I could not tional Competition. expectations,” said HHS DECA Club have been Name Grade Event Place “Though I do not plan to study advisor Mr. Joe Santo. “The stu- more proud of business in college, DECA has dents succeeded both academically the hard work, Olivia Perini 9 Financial Literacy Promotion Plan 1st taught me many lessons that will in their competitions and socially, determina- Maria DiRusso 9 Financial Literacy Promotion Plan 1st continue to serve me well through- meeting new people and participat- tion, and spirit Alex Glaser 9 Financial Literacy Promotion Plan 1st out the rest of my life,” said Kaitlyn ing in the various DECA functions in of all students Joseph Tiburzi & Fiery, DECA Board Member. “DECA Rochester, NY. Over 3,000 students attending. Rachel Schmaier 12 Community Service Project 1st has improved my ability to communi- competed at the event.” The results Kaitlyn Fiery 12 Sports and Entertainment Marketing 2nd cate, my ability to think on the spot, Of the 13 students, five posted were record Matthew Schwartz 12 Buying and Merchandising Team and most importantly, to feel confi- First Place finishes and an addition- breaking and Decision Making 3rd dent in my ideas and in my voice. I al 12 students placed in the Top 10 I am still shak- Matthew Griff 11 Buying and Merchandising Team am extremely thankful for the sup- in New York State, while three more ing awake Decision Making 3rd port of our advisors, Ms. McQuillan placed in the Top 10 for their partici- from realizing Michael Baldino 11 Public Relations Project 3rd and Mr. Santo, and the HHS com- pation in the multiple choice or role- my dream of Olivia Naioti 11 Public Relations Project 3rd munity. I can't wait to see what we play. helping more Brandon Lum 9 Principles of Finance 3rd do as a DECA team at ICDC and in "This year's New York State than ten stu- David Griff 9 Principles of Marketing 3rd the future.” conference was truly incredible,” dents qualify Zack Greif 10 Personal Financial Literacy 5th

Placed within the Top 10 in New York State

Name Grade Event Taking Care of Business. Far left - Mat- thew Schwartz and Matthew Griff won Andrew Alper 11 Financial Services Team Decision Making third place in States and are headed to Jenniviv Bansah 12 Public Speaking The International Career Development Nico Healy 11 Retail Merchandising Series Conference (ICDC) in late April. Julia Kindler 10 Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Michael LoParrino 11 Financial Services Team Decision Making Hailey Maguire 11 Financial Consulting More than Ever. Bottom left - The Harri- Thiago Meneses 12 Hotel and Lodging Management Series son DECA contingency heads to Roches- Reese Ptashnik 11 Apparel and Accessories Marketing ter en masse - a record high 56 students Luke Saviano 11 Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan attended and many received awards in Jessica Saviano 10 Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan the various business competitions. Lauren Steinthal 11 Creative Marketing Project Cara Traficante 11 Creative Marketing Project

The Winners Advance. Bottom right - Placed within the Top 10 in multiple choice or role play in New York State posing with the faculty members in atten- dance at the States in Rochester, these Name Grade Event students all qualified to advance to the ICDC in Atlanta, Georgia. Josh Cooper 10 Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Spencer Danzig 12 Human Resource Management Photos courtesy of Mr. Vernon Morris Ben Stein 12 Sports and Entertainment Marketing April 2018 News & Features Husky Herald 3 Science Research Wins Big at WESEF

Luka Gollub-Messiah Staff Writer Harrison High School’s Science senior years showcased their work late it to myself,” Julia said. “I’m real- adviser Mr. Randy Gunnell: senior Inventing Possibilities Award; Lauren Research program showcased their and were judged by local experts ly happy that my hard work paid off.” Keon Azar won second place in en- Cole won the Behavioral Science work at the annual Westchester Sci- in the fields of life science, physical Her work certainly showed she gineering; senior Savannah Holmes Achievement Award; and senior Alex ence and Engineering Fair (WESEF) science, environmental studies, psy- was prepared. It is an impressive won third Place in Physical Scienc- Kaplan won the United States Air and came away with 11 awards, as chology, and engineering. feat to rise above more than 600 es and was awarded the Stockholm Force Award. All obtained recogni- well as a high-powered stereo micro- First place winner junior Julia other students for a first place dis- Junior Water Prize; senior Brian tion for their outstanding hard work scope which they won in a raffle on Kischkat competed in Animal Sci- tinction. Siegel won third place in Physics; and effort. March 17. ences and won the National Ocean- Ms. Kischkat isn’t the only sci- junior Anna Cahn won third place in Science Research Adviser The team of students made ic and Atmospheric Administration ence research student to be proud Environmental Science; senior Sari- Mr. Randy Gunnell said, “A huge the Huskies proud, especially Julia Award. of her performance; she’s joined by na Iraj won the Cornell University Di- congratulations to all the students Kischkat, who had a first place finish “The reason I picked this topic the following seven students who all vision of Nutritional Science Award; that participated, as even getting for the first time in school history. was because I could personally re- won awards at WESEF, according to Danielle Bucci won the Momentive into WESEF requires a significant This is a amount of work and dedication.” huge accom- Science Research teacher Ms. plishment, espe- Blunt agreed. She said, “I’m very cially consider- proud of the success of the students, ing that WESEF but more so of the high quality re- is one of Har- search they’ve conducted over their rison Science years of high school.” Research’s big- These Science Researchers gest events of have been fortunate to be rewarded the year, and 17 for their hard work. students com- Savannah Holmes said, “Sci- peted among ence research has been such a re- more than 600 warding experience for me. I look for- participants ward to seeing all the amazing things from Westches- everyone will do moving forward.” ter and Putnam There will certainly be more to counties. Re- come, as next year’s juniors and se- searchers in niors prepare for the next WESEF. their junior and Showcasing the work, winning awards. Julia Kischkat, Isabel O’Connell, and Amna Ahmad stand by their project boards at WESEF. Photo courtesy of Mr. Randy Gunnell Debate Team Continues to Accumulate Seasons of Impressive Wins, Honors

Lauren Barbulescu Co-News Editor On February 10, the Debate day. In addition to that we research ent types of judges who are there, Team went to the University of Penn- arguments and create our cases a which will further assist me at future sylvania to compete in the national lot outside of practice. events. To prep for the tournament, championship. This is the first time I’m specifically really excited for most of the stuff I did was in practice Harrison has won either division of a tournament called the Kandi King and just care from going to all the this tournament. round robin taking place in spring. I practices and practice rounds, but I The Harrison High School De- was invited to debate at that tourna- also found evidence for certain as- bate Team won both the varsity ment in Houston among some of the pects of the topic. and junior varsity Lincoln-Douglas best debaters in the country! It will be One thing I really stress for oth- Debate divisions of the Forty-Third an educational challenge. er debaters is to prepare to respond University of Pennsylvania national My advice for other debaters to certain popular arguments, so that championship in Philadelphia. would be to just treat everyone with if you hear a common argument you The tournament included 126 kindness and respect whether they know exactly how to respond and total LD entries (76 in varsity and are in a round or at practice. In many don’t have to waste prep time think- 50 in JV) from 12 states. Harrison cases debaters are very aggressive ing up new responses. brought ten students in total (five in and intimidating in round, and that’s Overall, I think a similar mistake Headed to Washington. Rebecca Anderson, Ava Zinman, and Eli Lapkin will be representing Harrison at the NCFL Nationals in Washington, D.C. Zinman each division), and won 11 awards. okay as long as you still maintain de- people make is not speaking confi- was the Lincoln-Douglas champion at the NYCFL qualifying tournament. Facul- Senior Lauren Cole won nine cency towards your opponent.” dently enough, and judges take off ty adviser Mr. Chetan Hertzig looks on proudly. rounds over the course of the tour- During the tournament, seniors points since they aren’t loud enough/ Photo courtesy of Mr. Chetan Hertzig nament, culminating in her victory in Sara Bove and Jenniviv Bansah for don’t sound convincing.” Considered to be the most placed sixth, qualifying with a 5-3 finals. This is Lauren's second con- served as judges in the JV division. According to Debate Team prestigious Tournament in the coun- ballot count. secutive year qualifying to the Tour- Freshman Rebecca Anderson Coach Mr. Chetan Hertzig, “Fresh- try, students must amass at least two This is the first time Harrison nament of Champions (TOC). was champion of the JV LD division, man Molly Ryan reached the top 24; bids to qualify for the TOC. Harrison has qualified a freshman to NCFL The TOC is a tournament for where she was ninth speaker. This both she and Giovanni were elimi- has qualified a student every year for Nationals - or to any other post-sea- the top 70-80 debaters in the coun- is Rebecca's first tournament win of nated on close 2-1 decisions. Fresh- this tournament. son championship. try. The National Speech and Debate the season. man Caroline Murabito just missed Ava Zinman, Eli Lapkin, and Sophomores Ava Zinman, Association currently ranks Lauren Also in JV, freshman Antho- clearing to elimination rounds after Rebecca Anderson will be represent- Ethan Voskoff and Daiana Djanga- as the #2 Lincoln-Douglas debater ny Kang reached quarterfinals (the losing her last preliminary round.” ing Harrison at the NCFL Nationals racheva have qualified for the Na- nationwide. top eight), where he was coached The Harrison program was rec- in May in Washington, D.C. Ava tional Debate Coaches Association's While Cole has qualified to rep- over by Rebecca based on seeding; ognized as one of the top-performing was the Lincoln-Douglas champion National Championship in Atlanta, resent Harrison High School at the freshman Giovanni Cutri reached teams at the tournament, receiving at the NYCFL Grand tournament at Georgia. In addition, Ava and Ethan Tournament of Champions in Lexing- octofinals, placing ninth overall and the overall third place team sweep- Stuyvesant High School, the qualifi- have been invited to compete at the ton, Kentucky this May, she is unable winning the seventh speaker award. stakes award. This is the tenth tour- er for NCFLs. She was the top seed University of Pennsylvania's round to attend. Rebecca Anderson said, “It was nament that the Harrison debate (8-0 ballot count) and top speaker, robin, a tournament for 12 of the top “I’m always nervous compet- really exciting winning, especially team has won this season. and didn't drop a single ballot. debaters in the country. ing,” said Lauren Cole. “For what- because it wasn’t a local tourna- Since then, the team added a This is the first time since 2012 The entire novice class of the ever reason, I get just as nervous ment and I got to meet and debate few more victories. The debate team that Harrison has qualified a sopho- Harrison High School Debate Team debating against a lesser known a bunch of new people. However, I has had a season of double digit more to NCFL Nationals, and the first - Molly Ryan, Rebecca Anderson, opponent and a very well known op- was kind of nervous competing. I wins, earning 12 regular season vic- time a Harrison sophomore has won Anthony Kang, Giovanni Cutri, Son- ponent. I think I just treat every oppo- didn’t know a lot of the people there tories, qualifying three for the NCFL the qualifying tournament. ali Nicola, and Caroline Murabito - all nent as if they were the best so that and I’d never competed there, but as Nationals, three sophomores for the Eli Lapkin placed second, qual- qualified for and will compete at the I’m always motivated to step up my the tournament went on I got much NDCA National Championships, the ifying with an impressive 6-2 ballot New York State Forensic League game. To prepare for each tourna- less nervous. entire novice class for the NYSFL count and earning second speaker State Championship. ment, we have practice for about two From this tournament, I learned state championship, and one to the honors. This is the first post-sea- and a half hours after school every- is how to better adapt to the differ- Tournament of Champions. son championship for Eli. Rebecca April 2018 4 Husky Herald News & Features

Relay for Life 2018: Voices of the Community Sally Matthews and Samara Lipman Staff Writers

Relay For Life is a commu- The Event Leadership nity based fundraising event in Team (ELT) for the Relay for which people of all different ages Life Event is proof itself of the and backgrounds come together to ever-growing nature of the raise awareness and support for the event. The committee used to American Cancer Society. be made up only of IB Diplo- Harrison’s Relay has raised just ma Candidate students and over $300,000 for the organization had only about 20 kids. This over the past three years. year’s senior team members Thousands of Relay For Life decided to open the committee functions take place every year in to anyone and everyone they various parts of the world. Harrison’s felt wanted to participate in the Relay started four years ago with a planning. group of eight juniors looking for an The Leadership Team IB CAS project. They could never now boasts more than forty imagine that Relay would grow to the student members, all of whom pervasive magnitude it currently has contribute to the success of in our school community. the event and the progression What makes this event stand of this year’s Relay season in a out from the rest is the emphasis it unique way, working to get as places on healing and unity. Since many students and staff mem- the event is so inclusive, anyone can bers involved as possible. participate and show their support The theme of the 2018 no matter their financial accessibility. Relay season is “Voices of With each ensuing year, more and the Community.” Through this more people in the Harrison commu- theme, the ELT is hoping to nity have participated in the event. represent various demograph- Last year alone, there were over 60 ics of the Harrison community teams and 500 participants at our to demonstrate the idea of not Laps for a cause. Last year’s Relay for Life was well attended. As always, people joined together to hear survivors’ stories, honor Harrison Relay event. only how widespread this epi- the memories of friends and family, and support the fundraising that helps find a cure. demic is, but also to con- Photos courtesy of Tommy McAdam vey how Relay stands for connecting all people to its shared mission. day at Lester’s in Rye Ridge Shop- proving that harmony and together- Relay for Life interviewed Donna On March 15, the ELT ping Center (April 26), a “Boot Drive” ness can always make a difference. Cottrell, a brave cancer survivor. hosted its annual Kickoff Event, with the Harrison Fire Department on According to the American Can- She said, “It's hard to find some- the first event of the official Re- May 12, a soccer tournament on May cer Society website,“1 in 3 people in body who hasn't been touched by lay season. This event had the 16, and a basketball tournament on the U.S. will be diagnosed with can- cancer in some way because it's just largest attendance of any past May 30. cer in their lifetime.” One of those out there so much. Relay becomes Kickoff and launched this year’s These fundraisers and events people could be you or someone a place where people can come to- theme through presenting a are open to any and all who wish to you love. That's why people Relay. gether and understand both their joy versatile group of speakers attend, with all proceeds going to- When you join this Relay For Life and their sorrow.” who shared their stories and wards the event in June. event, you're helping the American Remember that each lap of Re- experiences in the unified fight At the event itself, survivors Cancer Society fund groundbreaking lay gets us closer to more birthdays, against cancer. and team members walk around the research, crucial patient care pro- and that each penny raised gets us This year’s Relay will be track, as well as many other planned grams, and education and preven- closer to finding the answer, and taking place on June 9, from activities. This year, as in past years, tion information. each stroke of purple gives us an- 7pm to 7am on the Harrison students made a short video encour- “I’ll be participating in Relay be- other sign of hope. Don’t miss out High School track. All students, aging their classmates and teachers cause I want to show my support for on this spectacular event on June 9 families, and community mem- to participate. The video includes everyone who has been affected by and this opportunity for all to unite in bers are encouraged to make a clips of Harrison students sharing the cancer in my own life,” says soph- a worthwhile cause to fight against team, attend the event, and get ways in which cancer impacts their omore Ava Mckenzie. “Of course I cancer. involved in any way possible. lives and why they wish to take part appreciate everyone working behind Mr. Nicol and his daughter. Families come In the weeks leading up in Relay. There is even footage of the event. Without them, there would together for this wonderful event. Please cancer survivors who claim that Re- be no Relay!” take part in this year’s event on June 9. to the event, the ELT is hosting various fundraisers, such as a lay changed their lives completely, An article in US News about

Outside Vendors Must Register Under New Protocol

Emma Berkowitz Club Secretary

As of April 4, a new protocol for Anthony’s Deli Sophomore Sam Bernstein them to register with the school. food vendors was put into place at said,“I was really mad at first be- The registration form asks for the high school. With this new policy, Aria Asia Fusion Sushi cause The Bagel Shop is where I information about the business such only registered food vendors will be mainly order from. If The Bagel Shop as their address, the manager’s con- permitted for food deliveries to the Domino’s Pizza didn’t register for the list, they would tact information, and whether or not school. definitely lose a lot of business be- they will be delivering to the school. Receiving the first email from Green Life cause many people order from there Why this new protocol now? Is the school which stated that only to our school every day.” the new vendor registration policy a registered vendors could deliver to Harrison Bagels & More Before this new policy was put way to increase school safety? the school, caused many students to into effect, some students ordered Making sure that food vendors get frustrated. When many vendors Harrison Pizza from Uber Eats in order to get food on school property are registered were slow to register, students were from places that don’t deliver to our is a smart way to increase securi- bothered that they couldn’t get their Lombardo’s school. This new protocol prohibits ty. This helps our school’s security The Bagel Shop is now an ap- sandwiches, pizza, bagels and cof- Ubers on school property. to know who is at our school at all proved vendor. fee from places like Anthony's, Pizza Mamaroneck Diner Although students may be up- times. This is far safer than letting Photo courtesy of Jenniviv Bansah 2000, and The Bagel Shop. During set because they can’t order from any business deliver here, as safety especially after recent events that the first week or so of this new poli- NY Pizza Station places that don’t deliver to our school is a growing concern. have led many to question if schools cy, the only registered vendors were anymore, this registered list has new “I understand the new policy have enough security.” Domino’s and Green Life. In ensuing Nicky B’s Deli and Catering vendors that did not deliver to our was created as a safety measure, Students feel better about the weeks, others quickly joined the list. school before. said sophomore Nasia Meimeteas. new protocol after hearing about In an updated list as of April 20, Pizza 2000 If students feel that they really “Having registered vendors allows the new vendors that were added here are the currently registered ven- want a vendor to be added to the list, us to control the people coming onto to the list, particularly the addition of dors (listed alphabetically): Purchase Country Market. it is recommended that they contact school property. This is important Harrison Bagels & More (The Bagel the desired vendor directly and ask to keep students and faculty safe, Shop), as it is so popular. April 2018 News & Features News & Features Husky Herald 5 New Age of Cheating Innovation

Michael Jubak, Jr. Staff Writer Harrison High School has seen are communicatied between class- cheat holders? honest,” said another student. might think. a recent downturn in the academ- es. Principal Beukema emphasized “The calculators have “alpha” This kind of method was very ic integrity department. Numerous the fact that exchanging information buttons which can spell out words. popular. Solving the Problem students have been caught cheating about a test or quiz between classes You can use this and have notes on One student added,“Once last on their in-class tests, quizzes, and is considered cheating and is pun- your calculator written out for you,” year I printed out a note sheet and With all of this occurring, how exams. While the methods these ishable by the standard punishments said one student. put it around my water bottle. If you can schools keep ahead of all these students used have not been leaked for caught cheaters. “I think that is one of the rea- look hard enough there are tem- different methods of cheating? Even by any teachers or staff, it does raise plates for Poland Spring anti-plagiarism sites like Turnitin.com conversation about the virtually end- Welcome to In- nutrition facts that you perhaps are not enough. less possibilities of cheating meth- novation can edit to say what you “While using Turnitin.com for ods. This reporter dug deep to find want.” essays is smart, it really doesn’t do some of the most common and ob- While there are This reporter investi- crap,” said one student. “It has the scure methods students are using to the “boring” ways to gated and, sure enough, plagiarism thing, but like I said, that gain an advantage. cheat on an exam, this student wasn’t lying, can be easily dodged through para- people have got- these templates do actu- phrasing.” Boring “Old School” Ways ten creative over ally exist. Detecting cheating of any kind the years and have Still, tests aren’t continues to be an ongoing battle for Of course you have your “bor- come up with unique the only grade-killers out teachers and administrators. ing” and average ways to cheat on new ways to gain ac- there -- what about es- Water bottles and calculators your exams, like having your phone ademic advantage. says and project essays? would seem to be necessary items in your pocket, communicating with a These methods Old school cheating. Teachers must now battle to keep up with “For in-class essays” for certain testing situations. This is friend, having a study guide with you were gathered from new innovations in cheating. Photo courtesy of Stock photo. says a student “they allow likely why they have been targeted in your pocket, hiding your phone in sources who will re- us to have our documents as innovative ways to cheat. your calculator cover, or using Cliff- main anonymous, with us, and since often Allegedly, there is also a way on notes on a chapter you didn’t read. but please understand that this is sons they require you to clear your times we get them prior to the exam, the newer calculators to input a sim- These are the kinds of methods you not a promotion of cheating, nor is calculators for the midterms and the I’ll get together with friends and write ulation of the RAM cleared screen, see on those stupid Instagram ac- it meant to give cheaters new ideas. Regents,” he added. the entire thing out on the docu- so that students can still leave notes counts who think they are helping. Cheating is wrong, and does But that’s not all these things ments, and just copy that down,” she for themselves even during a Re- Then you have those who take nothing but give you a fancy num- can do. said. gents exam. it a step further with writing informa- ber on your report card that is unde- “One of my friends legit brought “For take home essays,” adds Teachers and administrators tion on their hands, or having a post- served. It’s not worth the potential spare batteries and wrote infor- the student, “there are websites that must keep up with the new meth- it note. in-school suspension: if you don’t mation on them for his math test,” can help you write them, and by that ods of cheating that are circulating But the method that the admin- know something, own up to it. said another anonymous confessor. I mean they flat out write them for among students, and find ways to istrators were most concerned about First up is everyone’s favorite “When he had them, he said that you. All you gotta do is change a few counter these methods, the sooner, in the mid-year grade level assem- subject: math. Most math courses his ran out of batteries, and that he words here and there to dodge the the better. blies was one that everyone can be nowadays require the use of a TI-84 brought a spare set..” plagiarism feature on Turnitin.com.” called guilty of, and isn’t even done graphing calculator to solve prob- “I’m surprised my teacher Once again, these websites during the test: it is the way things lems. But are these devices prime wasn’t suspicious about this, to be exist and are used more than one

Junior Class Auction Gets A Facelift Jake Petrillo Staff Writer

Every year, the Junior Class duction of raffles to the silent auc- “After noticing a large gap in The revamped Junior Auction holds an auction to raise funds for tion, which ranged from $2 to $25, in the potential attendees versus actual image seemed to have worked out. their prom and senior gift. However, which all teacher items (like History attendees in years past, Jake and I The Junior Class was able to raise there has always been a single tar- tutoring from Ms. Milne or an Ethio- decided that this was due the elitist over $12,000 from the event, with get audience: Junior Class student pian dinner with Mr. Hertzig and Mr. image the Junior Auction had,” she over $3,000 coming from just the government parents. With that nar- Kaplan), gift baskets, and even Yan- said. “There was not an appeal to new parking spot formula alone. row focus, the auction has continu- kees vs Red Sox tickets were able to members of the community from all The auction also boasted its ally been criticized for being “elitist” be bid on by everyone. different socioeconomic statuses, so Eating Ethiopian Food. Dinner with strongest attendance in years, with or “not accessible” to the larger Har- The biggest change came to we changed this by including over 23 Mr. Hertzig and Mr. Kaplan proved a the entirety of the Student Union rison community, and why shouldn’t the main event, the four Junior Park- raffle items, changing how the park- big draw. being filled with students, staff, and Photo courtesy of Lalibela Restaurant it? The event is called the JUNIOR ing spots. Every year, Juniors would ing spots worked, and adding lower parents from all different schools. Auction, not the “Junior Student pay upwards of 1,000 dollars to buy priced live auction items. We felt that ceived multiple Google Classroom In hindsight, the event for once Government Parents’” Auction. one--month parking spots. In the we were able to find success in our and email notices about the auction, seemed to not be all about the mon- This year, Junior Class co-pres- spirit of a revamped Junior Auction, event because we set the precedent and advertisements were posted in ey alone. The new Junior Class Auc- idents Jake Petrillo and Molly Stein- this bidding process was switched of equality and inclusion for years to both the cafeteria and around social tion symbolizes so much more than berg decided there was a need for out for a week-long raffle contest, in come.” media. In order to make the auction just a prom cash cow. It represents change. Along with grade-level advi- which any Junior could pay $10 for The Junior Class also began even more successful, the auction a new era of inclusion, accessibility, sors Ms. Johnson and Ms. Cain, the the chance to park at the school. an intense advertising campaign in was also placed online, in order for and opportunity, the likes of which Junior Auction went under the knife, One of the co-presidents, Molly both the school and on social me- the entire Harrison community to ac- the Harrison community has never and emerged featuring some serious Steinberg, spoke about her motiva- dia. During the weeks before the cess the event from the palm of their seen before. changes. These included the intro- tion to change the Junior Auction. event, students and teachers re- hands. Why the GSA is so Important Luka Gollub-Messiah Staff Writer

Harrison High School is home to this, providing a safe environment stigma that still hovers over joining tiago. to many more than those who iden- many clubs, but perhaps none more for LGBTQ+ students and inform- the GSA club. A junior who wished “It’s great to have this club,”said tify with different sexual orientations. important than the Gay Straight Alli- ing others of the problems LGBTQ+ to remain anonymous said, “I don’t Justin Santiago. “We’ve made a lot Activities such as setting up a table ance club (GSA). The SPLC (South- students face, which is why the GSA want to go around and have people of progress this year compared to and asking students to answer a ern Poverty Law Center) states that club is so important. think I’m gay just because I’m part last year. However it has offered a question related to LGBTQ+ popula- although school bullying of LGBTQ+ “It’s pretty important to have of GSA.” safe refuge for students for several tion in exchange for a piece of candy students is a severe, nationwide representation of minority groups Though there certainly has years.” have helped GSA members to edu- problem, many teachers and admin- at school, especially public ones,” been progress made over the years, The GSA club isn’t just for the cate the entire HHS student popula- istrators are reluctant to intervene said sophomore Kristen MacIlvane, difficulties of acceptance issues re- students belonging to the LGBTQ+ tion, in hopes that homophobia and or adopt policies to prevent it. Many a club member. main. population. other fears and concerns about the children don’t report violence or ha- “It’s very important to have a “I’ve had no problems with any- “We have more people than just LGBTQ+ population will fade. rassment because they believe it ei- safe space for people of all sexual body over my decision to join GSA,” LGBTQ+ students,” Malik Nieves The club’s efforts continue, ther won’t make a difference or will orientations,” said sophomore Aidan said Kristen MacIlvane. said. “Many others have different most recently with a Day of Silence make matters worse. Wohl. The GSA club is run by two se- gender orientations as well.” on April 27, and the importance of The GSA can help prevent There is, however, a certain niors, Malik Nieves and Justin San- The club’s “safe space” extends their mission is far from over. April 2018 6 Husky Herald Opinions & Editorials

On This Year’s Midterms The Husky Herald Volume 22, Issue 2 Staff Editorial Distribution: 900 www.harrisoncsd.org/index.php/school-publications/husky-herald Harrison High School In these hectic times, when lies are spun and seemingly excused on a 255 Union Avenue daily basis, what has become of academic integrity? Has cheating become Harrison NY 10528 part of the necessary process in these hyper-competitive times? How did Students: 1076 things get to where they are now? Staff: 175 On Wednesday, January 17, a letter was sent from the principal regard- ing academic integrity in response to incidents that elicited this important Principal: Ms. Kimberly Beukema reminder. For a brief moment, many felt their stomachs drop -- was this a Staff 2017-2018 personal letter -- individuals were thinking, What have I done now? Cheating, plagiarizing, lying, cutting corners to get all the impossible work Editors-in-Chief - Anne-Marie Dillon, Jack Roshco done in time -- is it the system that’s to blame or is it the emphasis on grades Managing Editor - Ella Napack over learning, the cutthroat reality of competition that exists to get into that Sports Editors - Sarina Iraj, Sammy Kaplan college of choice? News Editors - Lauren Barbulescu, Brandon Landsberg As the IB program becomes woven further into the fabric of our school, Editorial/Opinion Editor - Alex Kaplan it seems as if there hasn’t been sufficient pause to tackle growing issues of academic integrity. First and foremost, this year’s midterm schedule caused Arts & Entertainment Editors - Micaela Udell a heightened sense of chaos. The testing schedule was reduced to four days, Club Secretary - Emma Berkowitz and to compensate for that, many midterms were given in class periods prior Copy Editors - Ari Heilbrunn, Paige Zeidel to the actual “midterm week.” Photography Editor - Jenniviv Bansah In past years, many students regarded “midterms week” as a rare mo- ment of solace - everyone was aware of their schedules and responsibilities Staff Writers - Salah Areikat, Sara Bove, Cristy Chavez, Julissa Commis- and were put in a fair position to succeed. However, this year the vast majority so, Julia Cox, Dimitrios Gkinis, Luka Gollub-Messiah, Ciara of IB students had to juggle studying for an in-class midterm while still trying Gougherty, Ariane Guyonne, Darin Iraj, Larissa Iraj, Michael to learn new material in their other classes. There is added difficulty placing Jubak, Griffin Krueger, Madison Kung, Lauren Madonna, Sal- ly Matthews, Emma McGinity, Sarah McGinity, Olivia Naioti, yourself in a mindset to take a cumulative assessment while still having to sit Jake Petrillo, Sam Ptashnik, Andrea Regusa, Jordana Roshco, in class for the rest of the day and be able to function. This new stress was Mark Rossi, Madison Schiro, Emily Scremin, Ben Stephenson accompanied by visibly heightened student anxiety levels, directly resulting in an increase in cheating as a way to overcome this stress. With that in mind, some might partially fault the school’s policy (following Faculty Adviser - Mr. Gary Glauber a New York State mandate that only allows midterms to be given during the administration of Regents exams) as a source of its own worries about ac- Printer: School Paper Express ademic integrity. Even the brightest students have a breaking point; no one Affiliations: American Scholastic Press Association has the ability to study for hours, get done the amount of new homework still Columbia Scholastic Press Association, being assigned, and then take hugely important tests in the middle of a nor- National Scholastic Press Association mal school day. The pressure is enormous - and perhaps unrealistic. While turning to plagiarism or cheating isn’t ever an appropriate solution Mission Statement to the problem, the alternative is being overextended and mired in stress that is solved only through hours of work and study each weekday night and all Our mission is to be the voice of all of Harrison High School by through the weekends. This was further exacerbated by this year’s schedul- professionally representing and informing our school with an ing of exams. accurate and entertaining newspaper. Our newspaper strives to As HHS students, we are promised the best opportunity to succeed. This uphold the tenets of journalistic integrity. year, it seemed as though there was extra work and marginal rewards. The stress level for many was through the roof. This is why we would like the Editorial Policy school to find a better way moving forward. Perhaps the school can figure out a way to return to the sort of midterm week testing schedules that have The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at Harri- worked in the past -- or perhaps do away with midterms altogether (as many son High School, along with the volunteers who attend the weekly other schools currently do). meetings Editorial content of The Husky Herald is determined No one disputes that the administration has our best interests at heart by the editorial staff and reflects the opinions of the editors and and that their intentions are good. We are grateful for how we are always staff, not necessarily that of the Harrison High School faculty and welcome to voice our opinions when we feel something could be done better administration. The staff of The Husky Herald encourages stu- than it presently is, which is precisely the case here. dents to get involved and have their opinions heard. If you have No one says school is supposed to be easy, but it’s not supposed to over- any questions, comments, or would like to respond to an article, whelm. When countless tasks are going on simultaneously, it’s all the more please write to us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that difficult to prioritize and focus on the important task at hand. It would appear are in good taste) will be printed. We reserve the right to edit such to be in the best interests of all to find a better way to do this, or figure a way responses for grammar usage, clarity, punctuation, and length. to return to how midterms have been administered in the past. April 2018 Opinions & Editorials 7 Husky Herald A Plea To Congresswoman Nita Lowey

Jack Roshco Co-Editor-in-Chief

Dear Congresswoman Lowey, but any other entrance is incredibly if I really wanted to make a point that tion in Congress to effect change. it, and then they never do politicize I am writing to you as a con- vulnerable to any threat an intruder this letter should go to Jim Jordan, Your committee has jurisdiction over anything. cerned member of your constituen- might pose. Matt Gaetz, or any of the countless funds allocated by Congress, and Six months from now, we still cy, but also one who feels ignored: But what concerns me more other right-wing, NRA-bought-and- you in particular sit on a subcommit- need to be talking about gun control. I’m only 17. I have found throughout than the particulars of my school’s paid-for cronies in Congress who tee that supposedly deals with keep- We can’t stop fighting until some- my life that both the rights and opin- security system is that I have to be would rather line their pockets with ing our homeland secure. Chairman thing changes. How many more kids ions of children in our community are scared that I require security in a gun lobby money than stop a lunatic Frelinghuysen is also more suscep- like me have to be filled with lead be- consistently ignored or underappre- public school. I don’t write this from from massacring innocent children tible to taking the lead on controver- fore it becomes okay for the govern- ciated, even as we reach adoles- a place of naiveté. I have been an for sport. But you are my Congress- sial issues than ever before: he’s a ment takes up an issue? How many cence and have the necessary ed- active participant in politics since Republican from a moderate, afflu- more times do I have to risk my life ucation to think freely. Usually, there I was in middle school. I spend my ent New York City suburb, and he’s everyday by walking into Harrison are just some little things that bother free time researching policy issues not running in November. He can High School before Congress takes me: not liking the way my school is that pique my interest that I believe take any stance he feels is right. action that can save it? run, not getting enough of a say in I can change with my minimal influ- If you, as ranking member, Please, help people like me family decisions, etc. ence as a minor. I know what should want to bring up guns in committee survive the school day without hav- But now, I’m scared. Children scare me and what shouldn’t. I know in light of recent events, I believe he ing blood run through our hallways. are being gunned down with mili- that I should be scared that some- would be more than willing to listen. This is the most important thing you tary assault weapons in schools like one a few months older than me can I invite you to use this letter as Ex- can ever do as a member of Con- mine. I don’t want to walk into this purchase a gun in most of this coun- hibit A in your argument, whether or gress. You can help save your con- building in the morning because I’m try without a background check, and not you ever respond, or whether or stituents’ lives. afraid that my government and law then bring it into a school like mine not the staff member who reads your I know you want to help. I hope enforcement can’t protect me. We and use it to pump bullets into kids Courtesy of Shutterstock constituent mail ever puts this letter you take the time to read my letter. It have one student resource officer like me. woman, and for decades you have on your desk for you to read. would be an honor to have your help. for our entire building: the only secu- I also know I’m preaching to made our district proud. I trust you to I specifically haven’t referenced More Concerned than Ever, rity guard armed with a weapon that the choir. You, like me, are strong, listen to my concerns, even though one particular event because after Jack Roshco - Class of 2018 can stop a potential intruder. He has principled, and left-of-center on most I’m just a kid in the eyes of so many. mass shootings, people move on. an office located near one entrance, issues, particularly guns. I know that You’re also in a unique posi- They say it’s too soon to politicize

Why Getting Involved in Syria is a Bad Idea

Mark Rossi Staff Writer

If this editorial looks too long to search center, a command post, and after the U.S. vows to pull out its So who, then? Who is respon- the town falsified the event to pre- read, then take this important point a storage facility. troops and as he has the town of sible? I don’t know, nor does anyone vent a U.S. pullout from Syria. away from it: getting involved in Syr- An addition- Douma complete- else. No one has been able to inde- With President Trump being ia is a horrible idea. al point that is ly surrounded. pendently verify the attack, and yet egged on by certain members of For those who don’t know, important to note So the log- Trump decides to strike Syria. the Republican party such as John here’s the situation: On April 7, 40 is that just a few ical question to The lack of verification before McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Mac people were killed in an alleged days prior to the “The lack of ask is this: Why taking any sort of action in the polit- Thornberry, it doesn’t help the case chemical attack in Douma, the last alleged attack, would Bashar ical sphere will almost always have for calm, collected rationality. rebel-held town in the Eastern Gh- Donald Trump verification be- Al-Assad, who disastrous consequences, especial- It is impossible to see how outa region, when the Syrian Air expressed his has the upper ly in a situation like this one. certain representatives can support Force supposedly dropped chemical desire to remove fore taking any hand, launch a It is entirely possible that it was such strikes (which also undermine bombs on civilian targets. U.S. troops from chemical attack the rebels who falsified some type their constitutional authority) with- Immediately following, Wash- Syria “very quick- on Douma, when of chemical attack in order to bring out any verification, especially when ington (and President Trump) re- ly.” sort of action... he knows that it the U.S. back into the conflict. Jaysh such action can quickly spiral into sponded by calling for an interna- So Bashar would bring back Al-Islam (the group currently occu- yet another war in the Middle East, tional response to the attacks, while Al-Assad, who will almost al- the superpower pying Douma) has reportedly used causing the deaths of thousands, the Russians and Bashar Al-Assad has effectively that is funding chemical weapons in the past, when releasing a second or third migrant denied responsibility for the attack. won the war in ways have di- his opposition? they shelled a neighborhood in Alep- wave into Europe, and destabilizing Then, on April 11, Trump prom- Syria (with Rus- The fact that As- po with chemical munitions. the region. ised a military strike on Syria, seem- sia as his ally) sastrous conse- sad not only lacks Further, Russia reportedly has A better alternative would be to ingly in response to Russia’s warn- against the U.S.- motivation for an had reliable information about insur- end our six year proxy war in Syria, ing that any U.S. missiles fired on backed rebel attack like this, gents preparing to falsify a govern- instead of escalating it. Syria would be shot down. Finally, forces, launched quences...” but instead has ment chemical attack on civilians. on April 13, a group of American, a chemical attack the complete op- While it’s possible the Syrian British, and French aircraft launched on civilian targets. What's more, he posite of a motivation for such an government is responsible, I’d say strikes on three Syrian targets: a re- decides to launch the attack right attack should give people pause. it’s more likely that the occupants of School Spirit Should Not Be So Divided

Madison Schiro Staff Writer

This spring, Spirit Week once would dress up as senior citizens. pep rally. After all, it’s easy to put on And what can the school do to into a feeling of true school spirit. again returned to the halls of Harri- This was present throughout most of a solid color, especially when you’re have better student participation? It also emphasizes how it really son High School, where all the stu- the week, with the final day being a with the entire student body doing Many student complaints seems to be about the seniors. The dents were encouraged to dress up class t-shirt students had to buy from the exact same thing. stemmed from feeling that there competition between the classes in coordination with a specific theme the school with a pun of sorts incor- This week, however, virtual- wasn’t a good enough reason to seems to be weighted in their favor, each day leading up to the pep rally. porated into the grade’s theme (like ly no students were participating, dress up. Few students even real- which serves as a detriment to the Still, you wouldn’t know it by looking “Under the Seaniors,” which plays which begs the question “Why?” ized that the grade deemed to have motivation of the other classes. down the halls. off “Under the Sea” from The Little the most school spirit gets money for With the halls looking the same Few students seemed to be Mermaid). The themes were also a prom. Most of the younger students as ever this most recent Spirit Week wearing anything out of the ordinary. bit polarizing and mismatched, with felt that the week reinforced feelings at Harrison High, one would think Most people following the Spirit gym clothes and a beach wear day that the administration cares more the kids simply don’t care about their Week outfits of the day were a hand- for the upperclassmen, and a busi- about the upperclassmen. school. But a closer look might re- ful of teachers, and clothing amongst ness attire day for freshmen. Other reasoning as to the lack veal that it is merely a reaction to the students wasn’t seemingly coor- In the fall rendition of Spirit of participation included the divi- poor communication about what this dinated because each grade had its Week, each day all students were sive themes this time around, with is all about, along with a real encour- own rules to adhere to. encouraged to wear one specific each grade having a different outfit agement of grade separation. The themes were very age-cen- color, and the turnout was fairly sub- to follow. It seemed to segregate tric, with freshmen having a day to stantial, with the whole school wear- by grade, and served to separate dress up as babies, whereas seniors ing black for the final day during the grades rather than unify students April 2018 8 Husky Herald Photos courtesy of Isabella Lopane

Student Walkout - Day of Activism

“A student’s life holds more value than a person’s right to own a gun,” said freshman Leilah El- Azizi. ~ as reported by Madison Schiro

“It’s scary to deal with reality, but now it is necessary for us to do so,” said soph- omore Itzel Fragoso. “Innocent lives can’t keep on being lost through these dis- gusting acts of vio- lence.” ~ as reported by Julia Cox “I simply don’t under- stand why the NRA feels it necessary to support the use of semi-automatic weap- ons, because those are weapons for war, not self-defense,” said freshman Nia Stephen- son. ~as reported by Julia Cox April 2018 9 Husky Herald

“I think that the fact that this can occur in any school is very scary and upsetting,” said sophomore Alexandra Sinis. “Especially now that Cruz (the Parkland shooter) tried using the fire alarm to get students out of classes, I am scared to now leave my class for a drill.” ~ as reported by Jordana Roshco

“We cannot keep letting school shootings happen, do nothing, and ex- pect something to change,” said freshman Katie Cole. “With Parkland, we have the opportunity to change gun laws and protect the people in our schools and country.” ~ as reported by Madison Schiro

In the shooting a boy who was on the second floor texted his family members I won’t ever see you again. Scott Biegel shoved students into a classroom and sacrificed his own life for so many kids. Harrison freshman Jonah Schultz attends Camp Starlight, where Scott Biegel was a counselor and role model to so many kids.

“I was very close to Scott and to hear that he died was heartbreaking,” Jonah said. “He died saving kids. I hate how someone could just take innocent lives. Because of the shooter, I will never see my role model’s big smile while we do countless numbers of activities at camp.” ~as reported by Sam Ptashnik

“Taking a moment of silence, tweeting thoughts and prayers, or increasing security in schools is not going to stop these horrible things from happening,” said soph- omore Caitlin Bilotta. “The person running our country should be an individual in whom we should have the ut- most faith; however, that isn’t the case. Increasing gun laws has always been a controversial and sensitive top- ic of discussion, but if the deadliest mass shooting in Vegas, and the deadliest school shooting happened just three months apart, the obvious needs to be done and change needs to be made.” ~as reported by Emily Scremin

“Though I don’t personally like clear book bags, I think it’s a step in the right direction,” said freshman Jade Saccomanno. “With these recent school shootings, a change has to be made and it has to be done now before another tragedy happens,” ~as reported by Julissa Commisso December 2017 10 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

Seussical Brings Whimsy to Life Anne-Marie Dillon Co-Editor-in-Chief

From Thursday, March 1 to JoJo are the protagonists of the As the curtain opened to re- was shown Sunday, March 4, Harrison High production’s various intertwined vi- veal the Cat’s iconic striped top hat, through- School students and faculty alike gnettes. the rousing opening number entitled out all gathered to enjoy the Harrison Foot- Each role was brought to life “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think” im- roles. The light Player’s most recent labor of by Harrison’s gifted students, with mediately showed the months of wonderful love, Seussical the Musical. With senior Sarah Birnbaum lifting spirits hard work that each member of the backing their 2017 musical production The as the mischievous Cat in the Hat, cast and crew poured into the pro- vocals and Addams Family garnering 12 nom- and junior Peter Neureuther giving duction. choreo- inations and four wins at the Metro a sensitive portrayal of Horton. Both The richly colored costumes, graphed Awards, the HPAC brimmed with ex- senior Kaitlyn Fiery and junior Sam fantastical sets, and lighting design perfor- citement and anticipation. Saravia delivered heartwarming ren- immersed each viewer in the Seus- mances The performance went far be- ditions of the lovesick Gertrude Mc- sian fantasy land of the stage. Birn- of the yond any of the “thinks we could Fuzz, a creature of Nool fighting for baum’s Cat in the Hat charmed with Whoville think,” and well exceeded the high- the attention of Horton as set expectations. he becomes engulfed in Seussical, a musical written saving the microscopic by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Fla- world of Whoville. Ju- herty, follows several overlapping nior Christina Ledesma storylines inspired by the work of brought acid wit and a children’s author Doctor Theodore powerful singing voice Seuss Geisel. The Cat in the Hat to the villainous charac- serves as the audience’s guide ter of the Sour Kanga- through Seuss’s playful and intricate roo, and senior Megan world, introducing us to each of the Margiotti sent chuckles A bird, a cat, and an elephant. Sarah Birnbaum’s Cat in the inhabitants of the dreamt-up “Jungle through the theater in Hat interviews Peter Neureuther’s Horton, while Sam Saravia’s lovesick Gertrude McFuzz looks on. of Nool.” The empathetic Horton the her role as the lazy bird Photo courtesy of Ms. Deborah Toteda Elephant and his land of “Whos,” a Mayzie. Paige Pezzella may have been softened by the townspeople and many youth education opportunities other ensemble the show brought to the Harrison members gave the community as a whole. show another lev- “Dr. Seuss Literacy Night” was el of depth. The Who doesn’t love a Who? Horton became obsessed with helping held for families of all ages prior to the denizens of Whoville, decked out in yellow, and residing in a world musical pit, lead the opening of the show, and cast no bigger than a speck of pollen or dust. by Deanna Lo- members delighted in snapping Photo courtesy of Ms. Deborah Toteda ertscher, featured photos with the excited elementary both Harrison’s schoolers. Further, the imaginative won animated dance moves and singing own talented musicians and the col- visuals and powerful moral messag- hearts ability, and Ledesma’s impeccably laborative help of professional per- es of the production made the perfor- a s strong vocals gave the Sour Kanga- formers. mance a hit amongst the children of JoJo, roo staying power with the audience. The production was choreo- the HHS faculty and younger siblings a child In a scene shared between graphed and directed by Ms. Debo- of Harrison’s students. who Margiotti’s Mayzie and Gertrude rah Toteda, while Ms. Meg Test led We congratulate everyone in- Why is this kangaroo so sour? Christina Ledesma rocks the house pre- (played by both Sam Saravia and the musical direcion. when lecturing Horton and his Whos. volved in bringing Seussical to life at vails Kaitlyn Fiery), outstanding vocal per- While members of every Foot- Harrison and eagerly await the next Photo courtesy of Ms. Deborah Toteda i n formances were delivered by both light production report a sense of outstanding work of the Harrison protagonists and each of the “saloon “post-show depression” once the Footlight Players. self-conscious Gertrude McFuzz, “thinking big” in spite of the discour- girl” inspired ensemble members. curtain closes on the final perfor- and an imaginative little boy named agement of other nay-saying Whos. Dedication and immense talent mance, any post-Seussical ennui

Courtesy of Jenniviv Bansah HEY HUSKIES! What do you do to de-stress?

“I stress a lot because of “After school, I like to go “Typically, I listen to music. “I meditate in a quiet the amount of homework I home and sleep off the pain It soothes the soul. I also room. I also go for walks, have, so I do my homework with a good 3-1/2 hour nap. hang out with my friends in leaving my phone at to de-stress.” But when I wake up, I’m the city.” home.” Chikanma Ekechukwu, stressed again.” Jordan Blair, Junior Grant White, Senior Freshman Aidan Wohl, Sophomore April 2018 Arts & Entertainment Husky Herald 11

Juicing: Body Cleansing or Merely Nutrient Depleting? Emily Scremin Staff Writer

Gaining in popularity as early ate. This small calorie intake causes meaning juice cleanses are in fact This leaves you with a less favor- people who are particularly sensitive as 2012, juice cleanses quickly took metabolism to slow as the food con- not a good weight loss strategy, says able body composition after you've to changes in their blood sugar. over as a verified internet craze. It sumed is not meeting the basic en- clinical dietitian Janet Renee. done a juice fast since a significant Sophomore Ava Franco thinks was extremely rare that a celebrity or ergy requirements your body needs. “A juice fast provides inade- amount of the weight that you do that juice cleanses are perceived online influencer wasn’t seen with a While cleanses might appear to quate protein, a nutrient essential lose will consist of muscle.” differently online, causing individuals cold-pressed juice in hand. work in the short Excessive intake of juice may to believe the false benefits of the The trend became a diet fad in term, they are not eventually cause weight gain and be cleanse. which a person consumes only fruit a long-term solu- dangerous for individuals with diabe- “I think they are good in mod- and vegetable juices while otherwise tion for weight loss tes because juice as is a source of eration and with proper research abstaining from food consumption, and can be dan- high sugar, states Harvard Medical beforehand, but people get carried subsisting on a half-dozen juices per gerous, says Lau- School. On a juice cleanse, the body away with them and it becomes un- day in a predetermined sequence ren Blake, a regis- experiences fluctuations in blood healthy,” Franco said. was believed to help shed weight, tered dietitian with sugar that are likely more extreme Another sophomore, Caitlin Bi- cure cravings, clear up skin, nix The Ohio State than what it experiences day-to-day lotta, believes that the cleanses do bloating, improve sleep and more. University Wexner during normal food consumption. have benefits, but should not be re- The juices typically contain Medical Center. This is because the body is not tak- lied on alone as a meal supplement. about 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day; One of the ing in fiber or a macronutrient, such “I think they are an alternative there is generally a nut-milk compo- main reasons in- as fat, that would slow its digestion to healthy living, but they cannot Not so great in the long run. Evidence shows that nent for fat and a little protein, and dividuals become juice cleanses are not a substitute for healthy eating. and absorption. replace basic necessities like meat, vegetable juices for vitamins and so attracted to juic- BluePrint Juices and other such products are not a When the body has to process vitamins, etc,” says Bilotta. minerals and live enzymes, accord- ing is the appeal to long-term solution for weight loss. a great amount of sugar at once, “We have cave-people bodies ing to Slate. easy weight loss. Photo courtesy of BevNet the pancreas will release insulin to that are built for survival,” says a The idea of consuming only Allegedly, a juice process the sugar that's been intro- senior lecturer in the nutrition depart- water or juice to rid the body of so- cleanse is supposed to decrease to preserving lean muscle when cut- duced into the bloodstream accord- ment at the University of California– called toxins is not new. Virtually ev- water weight and lean mass shed- ting calories,” says Renee. “Without ing to Eat This. This insulin response Davis, Dr. Elizabeth Applegate. “We ery major religion has some fasting ding up to one pound per day. How- enough protein to maintain your lean can cause blood sugar to drop too do a good job recouping our losses, and cleansing ritual that supposedly ever, since this weight being lost is mass, the body breaks down much low, which causes lightheadedness, but that doesn’t make juice cleanses allows the body to heal and regener- not fat, it is an extremely short-term, more muscle for energy than fat. dizziness, and fatigue, especially in at all healthy,” says Applegate. Foods That Are Good For Your Brain, Foods That Are Bad For Your Brain

Emma Berkowitz Club Secretary

Some foods help protect bones, involving close to 1,000 adults found is it helping my alertness and my test like soy sauce, can restrict blood also shown to injure your hypothal- hearts, and help with weight, but that those who ate just one serving scores, it will also benefit my brain to the brain and negatively impair amus, a part of the brain that helps which foods can help one’s brain? of leafy greens per day (think spin- over time.” focus, organiza- control body-weight regulation.” According to Lisa ach, kale, collard This same article tional skills and This same article states that Drayer from CNN, “In greens and aru- states that “Several nu- memory.” fruit juice is bad for your brain be- a study that looked gula) appeared 11 trients in nuts, such as This same cause “sugar reduces cognitive flexi- at the diet habits of years younger in healthy fats, antioxidants article states that bility, as well as short- and long-term more than 16,000 terms of their cog- and vitamin E, may explain “Bigeye, ahi, al- memory.” older women over a nitive health.” their brain-health benefits. bacore and yel- Sugar being unhealthy 15-year period, re- According to Vitamin E shields cell mem- lowfin tuna are for one’s brain was proved when a searchers found that a WebMD report branes from free radical all high in mer- “2015 study in the journal Neurosci- those who consumed by Carol Sorgen, damage, helping slow men- cury, and ence showed that mice subjected to Cheese is BAD. at least one half- Coffee is GOOD. “Deep-water fish, tal decline. While all nuts are con- cup of blueberries or such as salmon, good for your brain, walnuts sum- at least one cup of are rich in ome- may have an extra edge, since they ing too much of the heavy metal strawberries each week had slower ga-3 essential fatty acids, which are also deliver omega-3 fatty acids.” can cause cognitive decline.” rates of cognitive decline.” essential for brain function.” Which foods are bad for the According to Amber Bren- This same article states that This article also states that brain? za from Prevention there is an one should stick to eating salads “Avocados...lower blood pressure... Dana Leigh Smith from Eat This, “association between high tofu and broccoli at meals because and as hypertension is a risk factor Not That! stated that, “According to intake—a sizable 9 or more “these veggies are not only helpful for the decline in cognitive abilities, a recent Neurology study, hyperten- times per week, mind you—and in boosting vitamins and fiber, they a lower blood pressure should pro- sion, often brought on by eating too an increased risk of cognitive Fruit juice is BAD. may keep our brains young.” and “A mote brain health. “ many salt and sodium-packed foods impairment and memory loss.” recent study from Rush University Healthline states that “Drink- Sara Schwartz ing coffee over the long from the Huffington Post high-sugar and high-fat diets ended term is also linked to a said, “Foods high in satu- up with significant cognitive decline. reduced risk of neuro- rated fat hurt your memo- Their long- and short-term memo- logical diseases, such ry and cause inflammation ry took a hit, as did their cognitive as Parkinson's and Alz- in the brain. Cheese [is a flexibility, described as the ability to heimer's.” big source] of saturated problem-solve in the face of new in- “Usually before a fat in the American diet, formation.” big test I drink coffee says the Harvard School It is important to recognize eat- to wake me up which of Public Health. Not only ing and drinking habits and how they makes me work better do high-fat diets correlate can affect one’s body. For a healthier and get better grades,” with poor memory (as lifestyle, one should understand the Avocados are GOOD. said sophomore Julia shown in the Neurosci- benefits and disadvantages of cer- Soy sauce is BAD. Kindler. “It is interesting that not only ence study), but they are tain foods and drinks. April 2018 12 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

Why is Fortnite so Popular?

Dimitrios Gkinis Staff Writer

There are currently 150 mil- ship of the previous record holder Blevins (a.k.a. “Ninja”), a pro- lion people worldwide who have “League of Legends,” according to fessional gamer and stream- launched the video game Fortnite statista.com. ing star, on March 14. The into this year’s international obses- Gaming data firm Newzoo two drew a record-breaking sion. Fortnite is a game that com- says that Fortnite alone made up 628,000 concurrent viewers, bines Minecraft technology and it is 12.8 percent of all traffic to those a record that Blevins would a shooter-and-murder game. Play- platforms in February. The game later break with his “Fortnite ers fight each other, with scientific climbed to the top of charts in the Las Vegas” event. fiction creatures such as zombies. United States and a dozen other Gaming itself has be- According to The Washington Post, countries within 12 hours of its re- come more mainstream, it has become the most-watched lease, according to app analytics with industry estimates say- game on Twitch, the Amazon.com- firm App Annie. The Android app is ing 65 percent of American owned site centered on streaming on its way. The game’s reach even households have at least games, and on YouTube Gaming, extends to celebrities – hip-hop star one person who plays games nearly doubling average viewer- dropped into a session with Tyler for three hours or more per week. But it’s rare to see a single game take Fortnite’s Battle Royale has a last man standing format. It’s easy to understand and does not depict bloody violence. hold of the conversation Photos courtesy of Game Spot in the way that Fortnite has. game, which can be rare among free Nonetheless, games such Fortnite is appealing and titles. It's fun and simple. Fortnite as Fortnite that have mass shoot- attracts many users because Battle Royale’s last man standing ings create a psychological risk by it’s free-to-play and it provides format is easy to understand at a providing pleasure in eliminating interesting features as well. glance. Forming a strategy is smart someone or something. According Yet Fortnite and similar games and this makes it attractive to indi- to The Guardian, the game has a create addictions which can be viduals at any age. Its cartoonish very bright, friendly visual style and harmful in many ways, such as graphics make its violence easier to it does not depict bloody violence; aggressive behavior, and even stomach, many analysts say. All of it is a “Call of Duty for kids.” None- so far as gambling websites this makes it the perfect title at a time theless, according to the article, the using in-game cosmetics as when games are increasingly trying current obsession with the game will currency. to tap into the market for new players pass after an amount of time. Finally, and perhaps most Fortnite has become the new obsession of gaming. Players are drawn by the lure through streaming. of this free and fun shoot-em-up game. importantly, it's a high-quality

Jack White Drops New Music

Griffin Krueger Staff Writer

Jack White released his third The next track “Hyperismopho- riff that is repeated throughout the two minutes White delivers some- and former bandmate, Meg White. studio album Boarding House Reach niac” is another experimental mixing song. Jack White’s vocals accom- thing the experimental rock genre However, when you listen to the lyr- last month, including 13 new songs. of genres. The actual music in the panied by what sounds like a gospel really needs. ics, it is much darker than the sur- His discography apart from the White song, which includes a few great choir fit the rest of the song very well. “Get in the Mind Shaft” starts face sound lets on. Stripes so far has included other guitar solos, is completely ruined by While the lyrics compared to with a story about a young boy stum- Overall the album definitely great experimental rock albums like the alarm that loops continuously some of the other songs on the al- bling across a piano in an abandoned has its ups and downs, but it takes his 2014 record Lazaretto. throughout the entire song. While ef- bum are plain and repetitive, the de- house and being infatuated. After the important strides forward in modern The new album shares many fects similar to this from other songs livery makes the song. opening, a funky sounding electronic experimental rock music. themes with his past work, even dat- are likable, it is not executed as well “Everything You’ve Ever part starts. The story sounds like it is Freshman Brendan Lucey ing back to the early White Stripes al- here as it could have been. Learned” is the best experimental biographical. The music is accompa- agrees. bums. However, the guitar playing on The seventh track, “Over and entry on the record. It opens with a nied by minimal vocals and is essen- “I thought the album took Jack this album is noticeably worse than Over and Over,” is the best plain robotic voice and moves into a very tially an instrumental track. White’s career to another level and the rest of his discography. This is rock song on the album. The stron- distant sounding speech brilliantly “What’s Done is Done” is a pop- was good considering how disap- most likely due to the focus being gest aspect of this track is the guitar delivered by White. In barely over py sounding duet with White’s wife pointing the new Mac Demarco al- shifted to other instruments and stu- bum was for me,” he dio effects which shine. said. The first track, “Connected By Freshman Giovan- Love,” is a very strong opening and ni Cutri also weighed in sets the tone for what is to come. with a more reserved It starts almost dreamlike and bal- opinion. lady and slowly builds into a much “I thought a lot of heavier song. The piano chords and the songs that were progressions are phenomenal and more conventional were White’s vocals are probably the best better, overall I didn’t en- of any track. joy as much as I thought It is followed by “Why Walk a I would,” he said. Dog?” which is a much slower song Professional crit- with more experimental lyrics. The ics have given it mixed song is very similar to the opener, reviews. The Needle but upon multiple listens is not as Drop’s Anthony Fantano memorable. gave it a nine out of ten, The heavy experimentation re- while Pitchfork’s Jayson ally kicks in on the fourth track called Greene only gave it a “Abulia and Akrasia.” It lasts only a 4.7 out of ten. minute and twenty-eight seconds and has dark western sounding in- strumentation under a monologue by White. The cover designs for White’s Boarding House Reach. Photos courtesy of Third Man Records April 2018 Husky Herald 13 Arts & Entertainment

“90 Second Interviews” is a feature wherein we sit down with two staff members and see how many random questions they 90-Second can answer in only 90 seconds.This issue we turn to a literal couple of teachers, Mr. Dom Zanot, who teaches economics, and Mrs. Kate Zanot, who teaches health (they both coach). Interviews Interviews coordinated by Sarina Iraj and Jack Roshco D. Zanot D.

Photos courtesy of Game Spot K. Zanot

How many students do you request food from each How many students do you request food from each day? Zero. His behavior embarrasses me so I day? Depends on how many bring food to class purposely take none! Favorite TV show? Hudl.com Favorite TV show? Lost How many times a day do you eat lunch? Fourth and How many times a day do you eat lunch? Once Eighth Periods - both school lunches What is your favorite snack? Coffee What is your favorite snack? Favorite Fast Food Restaurant? I don’t eat fast food Ethan Evans’ everything bagel Who sleeps in? Me Favorite Fast Food Restaurant? I don’t eat fast food Best athlete you ever coached? Who sleeps in? Mrs. Zanot Claudio Delli Carpini (He was Robert Blue before Best athlete you ever coached? Depends on the sport Robert Blue) Last thing you ate? School lunch fourth period Most hated period of the day? First (only because of (about to go for seconds) the time, not because of the kids) Most hated period of the day? Ninth Favorite color? Blue Favorite color? Politically correct answer: Maroon Favorite child? I cannot choose Favorite child? Yes Favorite sports team? The Lakers, because of their Favorite sports team? Notre Dame Football uniforms and colors How long does it take you to run a mile? How long does it take you to run a mile? Pfft! I’m a That’s a good question sprinter! Dream job? I’m living it Dream job? Orthopedic Surgeon/Professional Sports How did you two meet? We were on the same track Nutritionist/Olympic Track and Field Coach/Curator of team in high schoool but didn’t really know each other, Wild Cats at the Bronx Zoo/Nike Shoe Designer but started dating in college while we were both training How did you meet? We trained together for the Empire in the offseason State Games in the football/ track offseason in 1997 Dog or cat person? Dogs Dog or cat person? Dogs (although I want a cat, too) Favorite sport? Depends on what I’m coaching Favorite sport? Track and Field Have you ever vaped? Never have, never will Have you ever vaped? NO! Who is the good cop? Who is the bad cop? Who is the good cop? Who is the bad cop? Ask Mrs. Zanot I’m the tough one Favorite place for a date? The dining room table Favorite place for a date? Rye Grill and Bar Favorite vacation destination? Hawai’i Favorite vacation destination? Honolulu Who is the better cook? Who is the better cook? Me! By far. We wouldn’t Well, she does all the cooking, so... survive if he had to cook Do you ever engage in PDA in school? Do you ever engage in PDA in school? Hard no. We don’t even drive to work together We avoid it at all costs! 14 December 2017 Husky Herald Sports

Boys’ Varsity Swim Finishes Strong Darin Iraj Staff Writer The Harrison Huskies Boys’ were led by first and second place season at 87. Steven Kwon had an for Sectionals with a 1:03.65 in the a comeback from Peekskill. Varsity Swim Team finished off their finishes in the 200 Individual Med- outstanding individual performance 100 Breaststroke. The next meet was against the season strong, going 8-3 in Section ley (Steven Kwon, Ryan Pertak), 50 with first place finishes in the 200 The first half of the season lead- only other Conference 3 undefeated 1, after starting the first half of the Freestyle (Charles Rube, Jack Mul- Medley Relay, 200 Individual Med- ing into the winter break ended with team ,Yonkers, on January 12. Yon- season going undefeated at 4-0. lane), and 100 Butterfly (Alexander ley, and 500 Freestyle. The team a big win over Pelham. Alexander kers took an early lead in the meet The Huskies are a young team Miller, Steven Kwon). Junior Alex picked up crucial points with 1-2 Miller (200 Medley Relay, 200 Indi- and held on to the lead for an 88-77 with only three seniors and have a Miller qualified for Sectionals with a finishes in the 200 Freestyle (Kevin vidual Medley 100 Freestyle, 400 victory over the Huskies. The Hus- bright future. Led by Head Coach time of 1:55.05 in the 200 Freestyle. Pico, Brandon Lum), and 200 Free- Freestyle Relay) and Steven Kwon kies concluded their regular season Phil Dearstyne, the team had three The Huskies headed to an style Relay (Brandao/Scammell/ (200 Medley Relay, 100 Butterfly, with a victory over Port Chester. rare early season individual Section- 100 Breaststroke, 400 The team competed in the Sec- al qualifiers before the end of the first Freestyle) led the way tion 1 - League 3 Championships half of the season. for the Huskies with and took home several individual Sophomore Christopher Demir- four first place finishes awards: Ryan Pertrak was the Con- jian attributes the success of this each, and Ryan Pertak ference champion in the 100 Breast- team to “the strong chemistry and had three first place stroke and Alex Miller placed third; bond in and out of practice that al- finishes (200 Medley Steven Kwon placed second in the lows the team to excel during meets.” Relay, 100 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley; and Ryan The Huskies started off the sea- 400 Freestyle Relay). Pertrak, Alex Miller, Steven Kwon son with an exciting win over Beacon This meet also ended and Charlie Rube placed second in in a meet that came down to the last in spectacular fashion the 200 Medley Relay. event. With Harrison trailing 43-41 with one 400 Freestyle The season concluded with a heading into the final event, the 400 Relay team posting its Section 1 Tournament at Felix Fes- Freestyle Relay, the two Harrison fastest time (3:50.05) ta. The Huskies are sending Steven relay teams of Kwon/Rube/Pertak/ of the season, just Kwon (200 Free, 100 Free), Alex Miller and Byrd/Vass/Lum/Scam- touching less than two Miller (200 Free, 100 Breastroke), mell finished first and second place seconds ahead of Pel- Ryan Pertrak (100 Breaststroke), respectively to clinch the comeback ham for first place and 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay victory 48-46. Junior Steven Kwon, the other Huskies relay and 400 Free Relay. These Huskies with an impressive time of 58.06 in team edging out Pel- swimmers will look to improve their the 100 Butterfly, qualified for Sec- ham by less than five times and try to qualify for the New tionals in only his first individual seconds to pick up the York State Championships on March event of the season. decisive third place 2. The second meet against Nyack Celebrating a fine season. PIctured here are (Back row) Andrew Sherwood, Andrea Gol- points to seal the vic- This was an extremely suc- lub-Messiah, Alex Miller, Isaque Bramdao, Chris Demirjian, Ben Scammell, Jack Mullane, proved to be just as exciting as the Noah Vass, Kevin Pico, and (Front row) Nicky Byrd, Tommy McAdam, Ryan Pertak, Charlie tory. cessful season and the young team season opener, with Harrison jump- Rube, Steven Kwon, and Brandon Lum. The Huskies con- is looking to build on their strengths ing out to a 23-point lead halfway Photo courtesy of Mr. Phil Dearsyne tinued their undefeated and improve on their records next through the meet. Despite a come- streak after the winter season. back by Nyack, the Huskies were away meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Araujo/Vass and Pico/Mullane/Byrd/ break with an 87-73 victory over able to swim strong and retain the and produced a strong team victory, Rube) to win the meet 87-72. Senior Peekskill. After Harrison took a big lead for a 48-43 win. The Huskies scoring their highest point total of the and Captain Ryan Pertak qualified lead of 80-43, the Huskies staved off Bowling Teams Roll Toward Improvement Larissa Iraj Staff Writer

The Varsity Bowling Team at- team has been focused and deter- help the team in the matches.” and the team was able tracted a record number of players mined to win. The Boys’ team opened the to clinch the win. The and despite some tough competi- Tiburzi said, “The team is season with a 5-2 win over White highlight of the sea- tion had a great season this past much better than last year because Plains and then continued strong to son was a big team winter. Coach Phil Digioia returned the players from last year have im- defeat Ardsley 7-0 with junior Robert 5-2 win for both the as head coach for the boys for the proved and the new players this year Kalten leading the team with a 621 girls and boys against seventh season and Coach Jon-Er- have found a way to compete and series. The team has set high goals Mamaroneck who had ik Zappala for the for this year and Kalten says he been in first place all fourth year as the wants to “get a perfect 300 and keep season. girls’ team head the team going strong this season.” A great perfor- coach. Coach Di- By the first week in December, mance by Robert gioia said that this the girls’ team had secured fourth Kalten secured his team has seen place with a victory of 7-0 over Yon- place in sectionals tremendous im- kers, Mamaroneck and New Ro- this year. The boys’ provement since chelle. Judy Fierman bowled a game team were on a win- last year and at- high of 172 against New Rochelle. ning streak with vic- tributes the suc- The highlight of the season was re- tories over Scarsdale cess to the ded- turning from winter vacation to defeat and Port Chester and ication and hard White Plains 5-2. The match was finished the season in work from all the up and down throughout the three third place with a re- players. Coach games where the Harrison Girls lost cord of 9-4. The final Zappala also feels in the second game by only a few team record for the that “the interest pins. Senior captain Sarina Iraj and Varsity Girls’ Bowling and commitment sophomore Ava Franco were instru- Team was 5-8. the athletes have mental in pulling through the final The success and provided this game with scores of 134 and 129 re- growth of this team Going for the strike. Robert Kalten in mid-swing is year has been spectively. The Harrison Girls’ Team this year provides about to deliver another ten-spot. instrumental in finally won by a close margin of60 great momentum for Photos courtesy of Sarina Iraj helping the team pins. the future of Harrison advance.” Under The Boys’ Team also faced Bowling. According to als, states and even win the major the leadership of Meet you at the alley. These expert bowlers are (left to some challenges against White Sophomore Michael Gentille, “Next league tournament.” senior and captain right) Robert Kalten, Judy Fierman, Gianna Menniti, Joey Plains, but in the final game Robert year holds huge promise as we Tiburzi, and Sarina Iraj. Joey Tiburzi, the Kalten bowled a game high of 196 will send more players to section- April 2018 Sports Sports Husky Herald 15

Hockey Team’s Future Looks Bright

Sammy Kaplan Co-Sports Editor

On February 19, the Rye Town Jay Cross River, and FAA runner up one, as well as the best Harrison hockey team’s season The Harvey School. competition from around came to an end as the Titans were “We showed we can play with the state, as state title defeated by second seeded Mama- anyone,” junior defenseman Alex contenders from all over roneck Tigers in the Section Quarter- Cohn said. “Not a lot of people gave New York come down to finals by a score of 8-3. The Titans us a chance in a handful of games section one to compete. had their hopes set on a section that we came out on top in. The big “Being invited to championship coming into the sea- wins we collected improved the per- the Fabulous 21 tour- son, and even though this goal was ception of our program.” nament shows that our not attained they accomplished a Rye Town Harrison for many program is starting to great deal, winning the White Plains years has been written off as a pro- gain recognition,” ju- Thanksgiving Tournament and May- gram not ready to contend with tra- nior defenseman Matey ors’ Cup. ditional powers. Year in and year Hlushko said. “The op- “It’s sad to see it all come to an out the Titans have had to prove the portunity to play against end,” senior defenseman Mark Hlus- critics wrong. Now with two section- some of the best teams hko said. “I had some great times al championship appearances in the in the state, allows us to wearing the Titans sweater, and I will last four seasons and quite a few gain more recognition, cherish the memories of high school wins over traditional powers the Ti- solidifying RTH as a hockey for the rest of my life.” tans have earned the respect of the section one power.” The Titans finished the season section, as they will be participating In terms of players with a respectable record of 14-7, in next year's Fabulous 21 Tourna- receiving recognition, collecting wins over section one divi- ment hosted by section one super senior forward Max Ready to dominate. Hlushko, Kaplan, and Chalfin skate onto their next matchup. sion champion North Rockland, sec- power Pelham. The tournament fea- Chalfin received all sec- Shapiro, Christian Pizzutello, Evan tion one division two champion John tures the best competition in section tion honors as well as all league. Ju- Ketchbaw, and Jake nior forward and leading scorer Jack Repaci. Shapiro also received all league, and “Each of us junior defensemen Evan Ketchabaw will be playing our and Jake Repaci received all league fourth season at honorable mentions. the varsity lev- This year’s team graduates five el,” junior forward seniors, with holes to fill on both of- Christian Pizzute- fense and defense. llo said. “With the “We’re losing two of our top experience in the forwards and three of our top defen- locker room and seman,” freshman goalie Clark Coo- the foundation laid per said. “At the same time though, by the graduating we have a lot of guys returning who seasons we believe played key minutes, as well as some we can continue to Winning the faceoff. Senior captain Sammy Kaplan guys who are ready to move into push this program waits for the puck to drop. new roles.” towards a section Next year’s team will Photos courtesy of Sammy Kaplan Using all the moves. Forward Christian Pizzutello dekes out his White title.” Plains opponent. be led by captains, Jack Track has Super Season, Many School Records Broken Ciara Gougherty Staff Writer

Harrison Huskies Track has Both athletes displayed their (first place in their event) in- had an outstanding season thus far. readiness to step up to the challenge cluded Robert Blue (Long Jump Many athletes such as Robert Blue of difficult competition. & Triple Jump), Michael Bar- and Kirsi Rajagopal have broken Many other Huskies had out- letta (Pole Vault), and Justin school records in their respected standing performances achieving Altamuro (Shot Put). While the events. personal records and/or varsity girls came in fifth overall for the Kirsi Rajagopal, a determined standards. Tough competition had League championship, they still athlete, broke the school record helped the Huskies to work hard in had many good performances for the girl’s 3200m with a time their preparation and then in their resulting in silver and bronze of 11:25.66 winning in the Ocean competitions. medals. Breeze Holiday festival invitational An example of this persistence The boys and girls teams on December 30. was displayed in the Leagues track in their most recent meet had a Robert Blue also had an excep- meet that took place on January great showing at the New Bal- tional display of talent in the Triple 14 involving Rye, Pelham, Yonkers, ance games with multiple per- Jump by beating the school record Byram Hills, Eastchester and Ar- sonal records achieved, such with a distance of 47’ on December dsley. After the track events were as the girls 4x200 knocking off 15 at the Tim Saint Lawrence Invita- completed, the boys were in second two seconds to their previous tional. place, but when the field events end- record for the season and Rob- ed the boys ert Blue winning the invitational had se- triple jump. cured their The team as a whole eighth grew in numbers this year as straight many athletes (girls and boys) league achieved varsity standards champion- ahead of the championship sea- ship. son across all the grades. This Looking forward, the Hus- resulted kies Track and Field team is in multiple hoping to continue their strong medals showings in the upcoming for gold, Westchester County Meet and silver, and Section 1 Championships. Photos courtesy of Sarina Iraj bronze. Track and Field has shown Those up with its athlete’s grit and Breaking away from the pack. Junior Kirsi Rajagopal leads the who had strength, which is the power of way toward another stupendous victory. She has been breaking Redefining what long jump means. Robert Blue has been showing his excep- school records on a regular basis this year. received the Huskies. Make sure to cheer tional talents in meet after meet, breaking personal and school records in what has all league on the Track team as they pro- been a phenomenal showing. Photo courtesy of Kirsi Rajagopal status ceed into the rest of the season. Photo courtesy of Mr. Dom Zanot Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org April 2018 Volume 22 Issue 2 Greatest Year Ever for Girls’ Varsity Basketball

Jack Roshco Co-Editor-in-Chief

The 2017-18 campaign was a of nowhere, that no one would have one of them would tell you they could banner season for the Harrison Hus- expected. But if you ask anyone who have seen it coming. kies Girls’ Basketball Team. It was, in has spent time around the program Just ask head coach Louis Kail, many ways, a season that came out for the last number of years, any who says that even after the team’s slow start, “it came as no surprise that they were able to put this run together.” It was a year of significant ac- complishments for the Huskies. It seemed like every time you turned your head, the girls’ basketball team was making waves in Section One. The team largely cruised through the regular season, picking up wins on the road as easily at home. Led by senior point guard and Canisius Col- lege commit Avery LaBarbera, the Huskies proved throughout the sea- son that they had the tools to make a serious run in the playoffs. A year of great accomplishments The team poses in the gym, happy after an It was a particularly strong year amazing season in Section One. for LaBarbera herself. Coming off an Photos courtesy of Mr. Louis Kail All-State second team selection in released later this year. – Cross River to advance to the Sec- her junior year and a Division One LaBarbera, along with some tion Finals at Pace University. commitment in the offseason, ex- help on the perimeter from sopho- In the finals, they squared off pectations could hardly have been more three-point specialist Ashley against Rye, who they had beaten higher, and yet all were exceed- Stagg and senior leader Gina Nu- both at home and on the road during ed. LaBarbera averaged nearly 21 voloni, and some strong interior play the regular season. The greatest points-per-game, adding six re- from sophomore Victoria Lendino year in Harrison girls’ basketball his- bounds and five assists, pacing the and junior Emily Hassett, led the tory ended, though, at Pace, as the Huskies in all three categories, as Huskies to a year of firsts, including Huskies lost in the final minute of the well as leading the team in minutes the first league title in school history. Section Finals. played. She ended her senior year But the league title was only the be- “This was a truly special team,” as the Huskies’ all-time leader in ginning for the Huskies. As the four- Kail said, “They were a resilient all career points, assists, and minutes seed in Section One, the Huskies season long and came together at played, cementing her place at the received a bid to play for the Section the end. From our senior leadership top of the list of greatest athletes in One championship at the Westches- down to our underclass this was a Harrison history. Her accolades in- ter County Center for (wait for it) team that stuck together all season cluded League Player of the Year, the first time in school history. In yet and earned the season they had. Dribbling toward another shot. Senior Avery LaBarbera dominated on first team All-Journal News, and first the court this season, averaging nearly 21 points-per-game. She is headed another first, in front of a massive to Canisius College to play Division One ball next year. team All-Section. Her list is expected crowd of Husky faithful, the team to grow when All-State selections are won a close game against John Jay Varsity Cheerleaders Make History, Advance to National Semi-Finals Olivia Naioti Staff Writer

From the beginning of the and difficult. dedication throughout the season year, the cheerleaders have been Harrison was in the and for the accomplishment of mak- eagerly practicing and working Small Varsity DII division ing Harrison history. hard to place at various compe- this year, arguably the “Being a part of this program for titions. On most weekends, the toughest division at Nation- the past four years has been such Varsity Cheerleaders competed at als, and performed a perfect an amazing experience,” said se- local high schools in Westchester routine in Preliminaries with nior Adrianna Sacco. “For the past in preparation for larger competi- 0 points in deductions. From three years I have been to Nation- tive events. Prelims, the team placed als, but this year’s Nationals was The cheerleaders held a fourth, which solidified the totally different from the rest. As a competition of their own on De- Huskies’ advancement to senior, being able to lead the team cember 10. This was the first Semi-Finals. to Semi-Finals was a memory I will cheerleading competition Harri- For the first time in never forget. Our team working so son High School has ever held. At school history, the Harri- hard the entire season to advance the competition, many local Rec- son High School Varsity to Semi-Finals was a dream come reational, JV, and Varsity teams Cheerleaders advanced true. I can't wait to come back as an from numerous high schools to the Semi-Finals at the alumni and support the Cheer team Husky pride forever. Senior Adrian- came to compete. Although Harri- UCA National Cheerleading as they get better every year.” na Sacco in the middle of a well-prac- ticed routine at the UCA National son did not participate in the com- Championship. After com- “We have an amazingly talent- Cheerleading Championship. petition, they closed the compe- peting in Semis, Harrison ed group of girls with spectacular Photos courtesy of Adrianna Sacco tition by performing their routine again received 0 points in senior leadership,” said HHS head to show others what they have in deductions. Unfortunately, coach Julia Brefere. “In addition, we the Varsity Cheerleaders dedicat- store for the season. Harrison missed advanc- have a powerful coaching staff with ed themselves to the sport and ac- Early in December, a major We’re going to Disney! Visitng Orlando for the Na- ing to finals by a mere 0.5 years of experience and champion- complished many advancements in tionals, the HHS Varsity Cheerleaders took a break competition that the cheerleaders to pose in front of the famous castle. scoring points. The Huskies ships under their belt. That combina- their competitions, making Harrison attended was UCA Regionals at can now proudly say they tion made it all possible.” history. With their hard work and Nassau Community College, a On February 9, the Varsity are ranked eighteenth in After Nationals, the following effort, the Huskies have worked to- qualification for a bid to Nationals. As Cheerleaders traveled to Orlando the nation. competition the cheerleaders tackled gether to improve the program and Varsity hit a solid routine, they took to compete at Nationals. More than Upon returning home from the was Sectionals at Pace University. create memories that will last a life- fourth place overall and received a 900 teams from across the country airport, the Harrison High School After competing in their division, the time. With their outstanding achieve- bid to compete at UCA Nationals in received a bid to Nationals this year, Cheerleaders received a police es- Huskies placed third overall. ments, this season was one for the Orlando, Florida. making the event very competitive cort back to the high school for their As the season came to an end, books.