Vol. XVI Issue 4 Harrison High School June 2012 Rain Fails to Dampen Prom Emma Adler Editor-in-Chief For many high school se- of heavy rain. But from here on niors, and underclassmen lucky in, it was smooth sailing. The enough to be asked, prom is the conditions outside had no impact most eagerly awaited event of the on the beauty of the yacht club’s year. Students spend hours upon interior. The lush surroundings hours poring over dress options, complemented the elegance with compiling pre-prom guest lists, which those in attendance were negotiating with bus companies, dressed. Colorful vests wafted and of course, stressing over beside gorgeous dresses; heels finding a date. Unsurprisingly, of varying heights peeked out Smile and turn! Courtesy of Christie Suozzo going.” nice to hear some of the songs I such preliminary activities tend from beneath ethereal trains. Following forty or so min- loved as a kid.” to generate almost laughably “I don’t think I’ve ever given so utes of dancing, dinner was Towards the evening’s high expectations for the event many compliments in one night,” served. Students queued beside conclusion, dessert was un- itself. But Harrison High School’s shared senior Madison Pollack. banquet tables bearing a multi- veiled. The dessert table featured 2012 prom, held on May 24 at “Everyone looked so great! It tude of tempting dishes: pastas, delicacies running the gamut Mamaroneck Yacht Club, came wasn’t just the dresses; people’s rolls, salads, potatoes, even a full from chocolate-covered cannolli as close to satisfying the hype hairdos and makeup were also brisket! Many who made it to the to raspberry-filled elephant ears. as could be hoped. spectacular!” front of the line early found them- Those feeling a little weary could Less than ideal weather Soon after the students selves returning for seconds. avail themselves of a cup of cof- put a bit of a damper on the entered the ballroom, the danc- A second block of dancing fee. As desserts were enjoyed, “mock-tail” hour. Students were ing began. The DJ played a wide succeeded dinner. The dance the requisite slow dance for the led to an outdoor pavilion, af- variety of upbeat hits, including floor was somewhat less crowd- night, “Two is Better Than One,” fording a normally lovely view “Call Me Maybe,” “Shots,” and ed, as many were still eating, and was played. Couples feeling up “Starships.” others chose to forego dancing for it made their way to the dance Senior Lily in favor of mingling with their fel- floor. Prom didn’t officially end Stokoe stat- low prom-goers. Senior Nicole until 11 p.m., but the majority of ed, “I was a Barletta shared, “I love dancing, those in attendance cut out at big fan of the but I wanted to take some time 10:30 in order to make it to after- prom playl- out to just walk around and see prom on time. The students this ist! The DJ all of my friends. It was so nice reporter spoke to as they passed played lots of seeing everyone all dressed up, out of the ballroom were eager songs that ev- and enjoying themselves.” to share their thoughts on prom eryone knew, Those who chose to bust a as a whole. and were move were rewarded with throw- Senior Blair Finkel said, easy to dance backs like “Wannabe” and “Livin “Prom was wonderful! I’m a little Striking a pose at pre-prom. Courtesy of Ms. Chieco to. The only on a Prayer.” Senior Sebastian sad that it’s over, after so much of Mamaroneck Harbor, only to time I missed a Cortes commented, “I hadn’t buildup, but I had a really amaz- be ushered back inside a little dance was when my feet were heard the Spice Girls in forever! ing time.” ahead of schedule on account hurting too badly for me to keep What a treat! But seriously, it was In Opinions... In Sports... Inside... Is love in Girls’ lacrosse SUNY College Tour...... Page 4 high school team goes The sound of silence...... Page 7 worth it? undefeated as College list...... Page 10 league Teen vegan...... Page 17 Page 16 champs. 90-second interviews...... Page 25 The Sweet Life of Page 30 Ben & Coby...... Page 28 Field of Honor funds Hawaii Trent Lefkowitz Staff Writer By now, almost everyone accepted the invitation to Hawaii. The Field of Honor fund- the Field of Honor, everyone is has heard that the Harrison High First off, it is always necessary raiser, which has already gener- invited to share their stories with School Band will be traveling to to raise awareness for both ated thousands of dollars, would us and with the whole Harrison Hawaii in December to march in the deceased and surviving not have been possible without Community.” a parade commemorating the veterans of our nation’s armed the help of band conductors Dr. Special recognition is also seventy-first anniversary of the forces. Through its dedicated Pasqua and Mr. Briem, both of due to the members of the Pearl attack on Pearl Harbor. Most flags, the field commemorates whom have worked incredibly Harbor Committee, who have have also realized how much soldiers who have passed away. hard to make the fundraiser a spent tens of hours outside money and effort will be required The Harrison High School band success, and more importantly, of school helping to make the to make this trip students will also honor veterans to help commemorate the lives Hawaii trip feasible. a reality. Sev- The committee con- eral fundraisers sists of juniors Theo have been orga- Gevirtz, Tim Alfieri, nized in order to Serena Takada, Ray defray the costs Corona, Deven Ul- of sending over lerick, Jungsuh Kim, 100 students sophomores Danny and chaperones DeBois, Lily Lind- (not to mention say, Jenna Lefkow- instruments) on itz, Emma Camillone a 14 hour plane and Julia Ng, and trip to Hawaii. freshmen Vanessa Students have Santamaria, Cath- been selling erine Rocchi and An- candy, and drew Cuevas. Among governmental the many responsi- grants have bilities shouldered by been secured. this group has been But the most raising awareness visible fundrais- among community ing strategy un- members about the dertaken by the Flags fly on the Field of Honor. Courtesy of Rula Samad Field of Honor. band has been If you or your the Field of Honor. For forty while they are in Hawaii, by wear- of our nation’s veterans. When parents would like to donate a dollars, one can purchase on ing tokens sent in by a surviving asked about why the idea to cre- flag to the Field of Honor, there American flag to be displayed on combatant. The band received ate a Field of Honor was so ap- are several avenues through the front lawn of the high school, these special tokens from vet- pealing to him, Mr. Briem stated, which this can be accomplished. and dedicate it to a fallen veteran. erans all across New York State “We all have stories and memo- Checks made out to “Harrison Over 200 flags are currently fly- after personally sending out ries of significant people in our Central School District” can be ing on the front lawn of the high letters to every military regiment lives; parents, siblings, relatives, mailed into the high school. Mon- school and will remain there until in the state asking for donations teachers, community members, ey can be handed over directly Flag Day, at which time they will and symbols of the struggles the youth leaders, and neighbors at the security desk in the main be returned to their buyers in soldiers have faced. This reporter who have all affected us in deep lobby, or made online. Donations thanks of their generous gifts. has already received a Wounded and important ways. Many times can also be made online, via This Field of Honor epito- Warriors pin from a veteran from we discover that these same credit card, at hhsbpa.org. mizes the reasons why the band Staten Island. people were also veterans. With Husky Herald - Page 2 Debois is da best at Debate Peri Mendelsohn Staff Writer

Sophomore Danny Debois es and styles. Danny exceeded of 5-0. With three judges on the to do exceptionally well by win- never ceases to amaze Harrison expectations by breezing through panel for each round, Danny had ning his double octofinal round High School with his astonishing preliminary rounds with a record a 13-2 ballot count. He continued (top 32), octofinal round (top 16), debate accomplishments. This quarterfinal round (top 8), and past weekend, Danny competed semifinal (top 4). It was not until at the National Catholic Forensic his final championship round that League’s Grand National Cham- Danny experienced his first loss. pionship in Baltimore, Maryland. His great success in this Debois came in second place past tournament and at the Tour- with an extremely impressive nament of Champions last month record. He had to qualify out of allows him to rank as one of the local district for this tourna- the top debaters in the country. ment, which is impressive in itself Danny will be continuing onto because each state sends only his last tournament of the year six debaters in each event. in early June at the National With 200 of the best var- Forensic League’s tournament in sity debaters in the country in Indiana. It is almost unheard of the competing field, Danny first for a sophomore to achieve this had to break through preliminary kind of recognition. Please con- rounds with a record of 4-1 or gratulate Danny if you see him better, which is a difficult task. and wish him luck in his upcoming Because so many regions were tournament pursuits. represented here, debaters had to adapt to a wide variety of judg- Debois strikes a pose, in debate attire. Courtesy of Danny Debois HHS debate excellence continues

Hayley Kronthal Staff Writer

The Tournament of feature three-person judging not many sophomores get the debate team functions as a more Champions, better known as the panels, and debaters must chance to go.” traditional type of debate. They TOC, is a high school debate please them all. This year two Brabant had this to say: “It write common arguments that tournament held annually at the Harrison debaters worked hard felt great to qualify. It signified all can be understood and debated University of Kentucky during enough to get bids. Sophomore the hard work I’d put into debate in a smart way. Other schools the first weekend of May. The Danny DeBois received his bids for the past three years. It felt like are more progressive and they TOC features many different by achieving the distinction the culmination of all the work debate the philosophy before forms of debate, ranging from of co-champion at the 2012 I’d put it and it was awesome to they get to the actual issue. For public forum debate (four-person Malcolm A. Bump Memorial finally get recognition through instance, some debaters debate debate with two teams of two) to Debate Tournament at Hendrick something that not many people whether morality exists before Lincoln Douglas debate (one on Hudson High School, and by qualify for. After a lot of thinking, they get to the actual topic. one debate). Among members reaching the octofinal round at I decided not to go because The judging at the tournament of the debate community, the the twenty-sixth annual Minne it interfered with some other consist of old debaters, coaches, TOC is considered the most Apple debate tournament. Senior previous commitments I had. I and parents. Like debaters, prestigious tournament on the Ally Brabant received a bid at the didn’t want to let down my softball the judges also vary in the “national circuit” – a competitive Malcolm A. Bump tournament, team, since I had a bunch of type of debate that they like to forum for the most successful where she too was recognized games over that weekend so I watch. Some judges do not like debaters from around the nation. as co-champion. She picked up decided not to go. I was okay fast speaking or complicated J.W. Patterson founded the her second bid at the Harvard with not going because it was arguments. In order to avoid this, tournament during his tenure University tournament, where she the qualifying that was important judges make a judging paradigm, as director of the debate team reached the octofinals elimination to me.” which expresses their views at the University of Kentucky. round (in other words, the top By analogy, the TOC is like about debate. This is beneficial Similar to sports, competitors sixteen). This reporter spoke with the Super Bowl of debate. It’s the to the debaters because they can need to qualify to be eligible to both Ally and Danny about their most competitive tournament. It is read what the judge wants to see participate. In order to qualify, feelings leading up to the TOC. a chance for all different types of and adapt accordingly. debaters must attain two bids at Debois shared, “I’m debaters from across the country various tournaments held during obviously nervous to be going to to come together and compete the year. Obtaining bids can be such a hard tournament, but at against one another. Within the challenging, because the bid the same time I’m really excited debate world, there are different rounds at certain tournaments to be going, especially because types of debaters. Harrison’s Husky Herald - Page 3 Success for SUNY College Tour Nicole Golino Staff Writer Juniors and sophomores really nice place to go to school. schools. Many Harrison high ing us were very well organized. went on a college tour hosted I would definitely look into going school graduates from last year They made it look like something by our school on April 25-26. there.” are now freshman enrolled I would have a lot of fun doing. This “SUNY College Tour” vis- Straight from there, af- there. The visiting students Although the campus was gor- its various state universities. ter stopping off to have a little were broken up This spring the college tour lunch at the local Burger King, into two large chaperones were Mrs. DiFalco, the students were brought to groups while Mrs. Chieco, Dr. Miller and Mr. SUNY Cortland. They were a lit- the tour guides Gunnel. The tle behind expressed to colleges vis- schedule, them the ben- ited included: but once efits of going to SUNY Uni- they got the school. versity at Al- there, the “Bing- bany, SUNY school hamton was Cortland, tour a large and SUNY Bing- guides beautiful cam- hamton Uni- were not pus,” says versity and wasting sophomore Marist Col- time. The Sarah Mazza. “It is a very good geous, it seemed very strict lege. Marist students SUNY school and was definitely compared to the other campus- is a private were bro- my favorite out of the ones we es we saw.” school, and ken into saw. The only problem is they Right after Marist, the was the only smaller do not have a football team and Harrison High School students college that groups of I was looking forward to cheer- got back onto the bus and were wasn’t a SUNY school. ten and were given a complete ing on my team and having a ready to go home. They remi- The first day the students tour of the small campus. lot of school pride. I loved the nisced about everything they went to see Albany and Cort- “Cortland looked like such school though, so I could prob- had seen and learned about the land, and then the following day a fun college and it was very ably live without a football team previous colleges by playing a they went to view the campuses small which is what I really like,” and make do with the other ath- fun game with the chaperones. of Binghamton and Marist. The says junior Grace Tobin. “The letic sports taking place at the Before they knew it, they were diversity of these colleges was tour guide made all the upcom- school.” back at home with their families, very interesting to the students; ing events sound amazing like After a lunch break the telling them all the great things they were able to see what they the dances and the big game students were off to their fi- they had seen. The college tour liked. against Ithaca. There was also a nal tour. First up on the tour was giant vending machine contain- The last SUNY University at Albany. It ing every snack a college stu- school dent would they ever want; would be it was looking very cool. at was I enjoyed Marist viewing College. the cam- It was pus, so different now I am from the was a large school that, at the definitely going to look into the schools time, was under a lot of con- school more and see if I would they struction. Regardless of that, like to apply there.” had just students were still able to get a The students who were at- seen, good feel for the campus. They tending these college tours were not only watched a film that provided de- aware that they would have to because Photos courtesy of the HHS Guidance Department tails about the school and were stay overnight. After they were it was later split into two large groups bought dinner, they stayed at the small, but also because it was happens every year and each and shown dorms and programs Cortland Inn. The hotel had an the only private school out of year the students learn a lot and used in the school. indoor pool and a complimentary the four visited. The Harrison have a fun time. “My brother goes to UAl- breakfast. The students had a students were split into small “I thought overall the col- bany and I was able to see him great time there and in the morn- groups after watching an intro- lege trip was a fun, informative when we went to visit the col- ing were refreshed and able to duction to the school. way to visit colleges,” said junior lege,” says junior Nick Pipitone. go view more colleges. “The Marist campus was Kaylee Araoz. “You were able “Seeing him was great and get- Bright and early, the stu- beautiful!” says sophomore to actually learn from the tour ting a feel of the school was also dents were off to SUNY Bing- Evann Specht. “I felt like there guides and not have your par- very nice. My brother says he hamton, considered by many were castles all around me and ents harass you while you did it.” loves it there and it looks like a to be the ‘Ivy League’ of state the programs they were show-

Husky Herald - Page 4 Savor the Flavor! Juniors cash in

Sarah Camillone Staff Writer on fashion

On May 5, the second an- range of donated prizes, which Peri Mendelsohn Staff Writer nual Savor the Flavor banquet included electronics, tutoring ses- was held at Manhattanville Col- sions, and gift certificates, were lege. A fundraising event, Savor displayed and bid on throughout Saturday, May 12, the down the runway as their names the Flavor aimed to raise money the night. Junior Class hosted Harrison were announced by the store in support of the Hawaii-bound Several musical perfor- High School’s first fashion show manager. A funny excerpt per- Harrison High School band. mances also contributed to the at Lester’s in Rye to raise money taining to their outfits and back- success of for the Junior Class. Throughout grounds was read right before Savor the their outfits were de- Flavor. Mem- scribed. Each model bers of the had the opportunity high school to strike a pose at the band and the end of the runway and middle school walk back as people band, as well gazed at their outfits. as some el- After the show, ementary customers shopped school stu- until they dropped to dents, per- support the Junior formed for the Class. Lester’s was attendants. generous enough to extend the event Band students perform. There were Photos courtesy of Gary Morgen also perfor- through Sunday, May As its name suggests, mances by Harrison High School 13, to additional com- Savor the Flavor revolves around alumni, and band director Mr. munity members who food. Numerous restaurants Briem. could not make the located in and around Harrison Perhaps the best part Saturday times. Over- brought a dish or two to be served about the event was that it gave all, the event was an to those who attended the event. Harrison band students an op- exciting way to adver- Members of the Harrison High portunity to have a good time, tise Lester’s fashions School band, as well as students and enjoy some good food, while while the Junior Class from Manhattanville, volunteered helping to support an organiza- Photos courtesy of Peri Mendelsohn benefitted from the as servers. The event allowed tion they love. The students the course of the day, members customers’ behalf -- not to men- attendants of the Harrison community that tion the highly entertaining show! to sample shopped at Lester’s benefitted The Junior Class would many dif- the Junior Class by stating at like to thank all of the models ferent the register that they were from who participated in the show for kinds of Harrison. A Fashion Show was their time and enthusiasm. It was food, from held at 2 p.m. in order to bring greatly appreciated and helped Italian, to in shoppers and adver- Chinese, tise Lester’s fashionable to a wide clothing selection. Both array of teachers and students desserts. participated in the show. After pur- Students were eager to chasing a watch their teachers strut wristband, their stuff on the runway. they were Teachers like Ms. Co- free to Faculty members, all dressed up! lumbus, Ms. Hoover, Ms. browse a large room lined with who this reporter spoke to were Epstein, and Mr. Brickle tables for the different restau- unanimous in their enjoyment of all did a fantastic job of rants. Savor the Flavor. putting on the best show Freshman band member “Mr. Briem was awesome,” possible and sporting Catherine Rocchi was among said freshmen Andrew Cuevas, stylish clothing. The fol- lowing students also par- the students who volunteered to “Savor the Flavor was a nice way Senior Emily Chestler struts her stuff. serve food. She shared, “Overall, to unite the band.” ticipated in the show: Peri the night was a success. It was “Savor the Flavor was a Mendelsohn, Kate Faxon, Rajan make the event a success. Ad- nice to have so much fun support- great experience, especially for Mehra, Sarah Vallarelli, Chloe ditionally, the Junior Class thanks ing the band.” the freshmen,” said freshmen Williams, Emily Chestler, Christie all the community members who In addition to food sam- Alexis Shannon, “We were really Nannariello, and Alison Midollo. supported the cause through pling, Savor the Flavor also excited to work with everyone.” During the show, the mod- shopping or attending the show! featured silent auctions. A large els lined up and made their way

Husky Herald - Page 5 Glauber Does NaPoWriMo Amy Carton Managing Editor

In his poem “The Waste Poetry is nothing new for not going to be a career that (see insert). I took a long look at Land,” T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is Mr. Glauber. guidance counselors will steer many different rejection letters, the cruellest month.” Perhaps he “I’ve always been a writer, high school students toward. and began to form what devel- would be of another mind these but I began to focus more seri- Yet I think all of the teachers oped into a poem.” days, now that every April is ously on my poetry in 2006,” in the English Language Arts Other prompts for the known as National Poetry Month, he said. “Now, six years later, department are very supportive month included writing a sports a tradition in place since 1996, I can see my growth within the of creative writing from students, poem, one about a regional food and currently celebrated by medium. I have had some great and I have seen some amazing dish, a tree poem, and one about publishers, booksellers, literary success in getting poems pub- student work over the years here science fiction or fantasy. organizations, libraries, schools, lished in small literary journals at Harrison.” “It was a fun challenge, and poets. Thousands celebrate online and in print.” Mr. Glauber reminds stu- and I urge interested students, the designation through read- From the end of the 2011 dents that his recent success has teachers, and administrators ings, festivals, workshops and school year to the present, Mr. been a process of persistence to give it a shot next April – or other events. One challenging Glauber has had some 28 sepa- and determination: even over the summer break,” way for poets to celebrate the rate acceptances from a variety “I still get quite a few re- Mr. Glauber said. Over the next 30-day occasion is to take part of publications. For now, it re- jections, but that’s part of the few months, Mr. Glauber will be in NaPoWriMo (National Poetry mains merely a labor of love, yet process. The fact is that not revising and refining some of Writing Month). A tradition since he hopes that some publisher every reader will connect with those poems created over the 2003, when writer Maureen might want to offer a collection the work, as poetry covers a very NaPoWriMo challenge, then Thorson first modeled the chal- of his poems in the near future. wide realm of subject matter and sending them out in hopes of lenge after November’s National “Being a poet is not a pay- styles. Taste is subjective, and future publication. Novel Writing Month, the idea is ing career for most,” Mr. Glauber often luck plays as much a part “Poetry remains an ob- that a participating poet writes a explained. “I saw Alan Shapiro, as talent. scure art,” he said, “but a nu- new poem for each day in April, who has had volumes of poetry It’s often frustrating to anced and fascinating one, according to a provided prompt. published, at a recent reading. get a form rejection letter that nonetheless. Go out to a read- Among the many who rose He said that people often are doesn’t offer much insight as ing, try your hand at writing, or to the writing challenge this April taken aback when you tell them to why any particular piece has just explore many of the online was our very own Mr. Glauber, you are a poet. It’s like telling been passed on. One of the poetry sites that are out there. who chose to follow the daily someone you are a sheepherder prompts for April’s challenge was You might discover an inner poet prompts given on the Writers’ or a leech gatherer. It’s certainly to write a poem about rejection you never knew existed.” Digest website by Rob- ert Lee Brewer in his blog “Poetic Asides.” Not for us There were other sites The tenor and timbre are similar Is it better to hear that these works that offered alterna- whether form response or personal: would be improved by greater concision tive prompts, (such they speak of appreciating the chance or more original language, as www.napowrimo. to read, reread and carefully consider, that while your message is inspirational net), but this first time but these aren’t quite right, your words are prosaic, your syntax disjointed, around Mr. Glauber they are not a good fit, your rhythm unregulated? kept to Mr. Brewer’s in short, they are not for us. Are you better for knowing prompts, which were Best wishes are sent you lack an emotional point of access, challenging, but not in sending stuff elsewhere that such emotions seem disembodied overwhelming. With and thanks extended or overly sentimental, teaching, planning, for the trust implicit the action too static and rife and grading papers in choosing this journal or contest. with clichéd assertions, and articles from IB The backlog caused this delay, that there is redundancy, English literature, The- and you have our apologies, too much formality, ory of Knowledge, and but please wait a month before submitting again. or not enough? Journalism classes, it They are messages of regret, The language is underspecified, wasn’t always easy to of numerical odds working against you, or possibly too abstract. keep up with the daily of bad timing or fickle fate, Yet your words are lovely things, writes. of clashing aesthetics or No doubt they will find suitable homes “To be honest, the planets being poorly aligned. in short order. Our loss, they say, some prompts had to Sometimes it’s not about the work, much luck and hope you continue to prosper. wait for the next week- for politics exist in the smallest arenas, But for now, it’s a no, end,” said Mr. Glauber. and personal visions and So good luck dealing “But I held true to the mercurial temperaments with this temporary setback. challenge. At the end often rule the day. of the month, I had a This is the moment of discouragement, Copyright 2012 – Gary Glauber – All rights reserved. thick stack of 30 new denied even the decency of some account (April 8, 2012 prompt– a theme of rejection) poems and a feeling of why your work has been declined. accomplishment.” Husky Herald - Page 6 No Bells Peace Prize? Lindsey Barnett Staff Writer Now that AP testing week bells, I am constantly looking at not a fan of me showing up late doms since we are so close to is over, why is there still so much my phone to check the time and every single day.” entering the real world.” silence between classes? Ev- constantly worrying that I will be Yet other students feel like “Having no bells creates eryone knows that the bells get late,” says junior Talya Evans. the no bells and no announce- a more peaceful environment in turned off during exam weeks to Students and teachers ments policy is quite relaxing. the school and also forces stu- be courteous to students taking seem to not have a distinct They find the bells loud and dents to be more responsible,” the exams. This makes sense, time to end without bells, harsh and this new policy agrees Mr. Gunnel. as it limits distractions, but in the and some teachers go makes school feel Ms. Epstein sees it as an past the bells have returned the over the time period, less like a jail. With- improvement as well. day after exams were over. This making students late to out the added loud “I think the no-bell sched- time that has not been the case. their next classes with- stress of the bells, stu- ule is a lot more beneficial for the Students are confused to out a valid reason. dents say that the high students and teachers. Teachers whether the bells are broken or The next teacher only school appears to be a are able to get additional teach- if the school simply is not going sees students arriving friendlier and happier place ing in without having to talk over to turn them back on. In some late, and assumes it is their to be. In this spirit, perhaps the bells. I also think that it is cases, the silence has proven fault. This situation can get that atmosphere will inspire calmer now that there are no an- to be very relaxing, but in other sticky because it interferes with greater learning overall, making nouncements. It creates a more instances, it has caused stress. education (and can interrupt the school far better off in the tranquil environment. Although, For those students who do not the other students who have ar- long run. there are some downsides, like know when it is time to get to their rived in a timely manner). In this “I always kind of get a tiny for instance how some students next class and for ones that do, situation, teachers are unable to bit of a headache when the bells might be a little late, but I think but are not certain whether or not determine whether students are ring, especially if you are stand- they are adapting very quickly.” they are late, this new bell-less being held by other teachers, ing right under them,” says se- Although students and environment can create quite or just are tardy and trying to nior Elisa Santilia. “They are just teachers seem to have mixed an issue. avoid class. so loud and harsh. I could not be opinions about the bell debate, “When I am on my free “One of my teachers al- happier that we are no longer everyone is eager to see what and it is nice out, sometimes I ways marks me tardy these using them. I actually think it will be decided overall. Many are like to sit outside. Since I never days!” says senior Matthew is a little bit of freedom that the hopeful a long-term decision will see people walking in the hallway Karpf. “The teacher of the class school is giving us, almost just be reached sooner rather than to signal that the period is over, before thinks it’s okay to hold our like trusting us to come to class later. For now, enjoy the silence, I usually just go by the bell, but class late to keep teaching and on time. I think that high school but get to your classes on time! now since there are not any my teacher of the next class is students definitely deserve free- Pierce Crowley: Safe and Found Sarah Mazza Staff Writer On May 25, Rye native family and friends. was immediately brought home Day parade would raise lots of Pierce Crowley went missing. News of Pierce's disap- to Rye to be reunited with his awareness and, by doing that, The 15-year old Crowley attend- pearance spread very quickly. family a friends. According to I captured many people's atten- ed the all-boy Catholic school What started out as a local news WhitePlainsPatch.com, mother tion. I also posted in the Find Iona Prep in New Rochelle. story on News12 soon escalated Gretchen Crowley exclaimed her Pierce group on Facebook all the Pierce was last seen at the New into a cover story on NBC’s Eve- joy in having her son home. information that I knew." York Presbyterian Hospital in ning News. Many people from all "He is home safe and "I'm so happy that Pierce White Plains, sneaking out the over the region started making clean that was our goal from is found,” said current sopho- back door. According to LoHud. posters and creating Facebook the beginning,” she said. “We more Kyle Lefkowitz. “I know com, Gretchen Crowley (Pierce's and Twitter pages in order to are just so overjoyed that he is this event was not only traumatic mother) told reporters that Pierce raise awareness of Pierce being home." Although we still don't for his close friends, but also for was in a "fragile state" and missing, and hopefully to bring have answers as to why he ran the people in his community. I needed to be found as soon as Pierce home. These gestures away, the community is happy really got involved by spreading possible. did raise awareness, and were that he is home safe.” the word on Twitter and hanging Pierce left the hospital aided by the actions of several Many Harrison students posters in school. I even got a with no more than 40 dollars in celebrities. Celebrities like Kim got themselves involved in famous rapper named Hoodie Al- his pocket, no cellphone, and no and Kourtney Kardashian, P- the massive search party for len to retweet a picture of Pierce credit card. After Pierce left the Diddy and his son, Mike Posner, Pierce. to his followers. This made me hospital, where he was enrolled and many others tweeted to their "As soon as I heard that a feel good that I could help out in a program, he was seen at many followers about the missing person from a neighboring town the cause." The Cheesecake Factory with a boy to try and raise public aware- was missing, I knew I had to get The coordinated effort friend with whom he later went ness and get Pierce home. myself involved," said current was impressive and ultimately ef- to the train station. The friend On May 31, Pierce finally sophomore Nicole Ferrara. "I fective. Thanks to all who helped went home, but Pierce did not. was spotted by a NYC police of- knew that passing out post- spread the word and helped to His disappearance worried his ficer in Washington Heights. He ers at the Harrison Memorial bring him home safely. Husky Herald - Page 7 Five Westchester High Schools Make List of Top 100 in the Nation Sarah Mazza Staff Writer The 2012 edition of the students (low-income, Hispanic, college equally.” Harrison do to improve their edu- annual U.S. News & World Re- and Black), who tend to score At Harrison High School, cation to make it onto this list? port list of the top hundred high lower on tests. Then high schools we are fortunate enough to “Harrison offers a great schools in the nation came out in that made it through this analy- have adopted the International education. I feel like I know early May. People were stunned sis were eligible to be ranked Baccalaureate program into more than a lot of my friends do to learn that five schools located nationally, in terms of college our current curriculum. We cur- at other schools that don’t take in Westchester County made readiness. This is determined the rently also have AP classes for the higher-level classes that I it on this year’s list. Out of the degree to which schools prepare students as well. Our education do,” said sophomore Danielle whole nation, Yonkers Middle- students for college-level work is growing stronger as we move Mehlman. “I honestly don’t think High School was ranked at by analyzing student success ahead in this rigorous and chal- that Rye’s education is any better number 24, following at number in Advanced Placement (AP) or lenging program, and we have than ours.” 72 was Rye High School, number International Baccalaureate (IB) exceptional candidates who are “With the IB diploma just 79 was Horace Greeley High programs, both of which include seeking IB diplomas next year. being started, perhaps the pro- School, number 83 was Dobbs college-level courses.” “I am nervous for the IB gram needs to work out the Ferry High School, and finally at Out of 22,000 high diploma, but at the same time kinks,” said sophomore Hunter number 96 was Edgemont High schools, one hundred were I am happy that I signed up Sable. “Because it is in its first School. awarded with having the great- because it will look great on my year here, it’s bound to have a Laura McMullen, writer est education, exceptional state college applications,” said cur- couple things wrong with it. But for www.usnews.com, explains exam scores, and students’ rent sophomore Paige Brabant. over the next couple of years, it the process of being eligible readiness and preparedness for “The IB diploma will not only will be even better!” to receive a ranking in the top entering college. Many people prepare me with the right tools I The Washington Post’s hundred high schools as follows: often have questions as to what’s need for college, but also for later Challenge Index recently rated “To determine the best better on college applications. on in my life.” Harrison High School as #121 high schools’ national rankings, AP classes or IB classes. Ac- Some people say that nationally. schools were first analyzed at cording to www.collegeconfiden- Harrison provides a very good While lists are not always the state level in terms of how tial.com, in its Ask The Dean sec- education, and even more so the most reliable indicators of well students in each school tion, it says, “You can’t go wrong now with the IB diploma program actual education, perhaps HHS performed on state assess- with either AP or IB. They are launched. So why wasn’t Har- will be included in next year’s top ments, taking into account the both rigorous programs, which rison High School included on 100. We are in a great position to test scores of disadvantaged intend to prepare you both for the list of top schools? What can move up in the rankings. Law Day Spotlights Mock Trial, Debate Courtesy of MeanGreenWorkshops Hayley Kronthal Staff Writer

On June 1, Harrison High members were divided into dif- in addition to coaching debate School held its annual Law Day ferent workshops in order to teams on to various champion- event. This year’s event was better delve into the topic. It gave ships, she also trains corporate coordinated by Mr. Hertzig, his the students a great first-hand employees in public speaking. second year at the helm. Law experience. Ms. Koshy currently works for Day features two main compo- “We're excited to again the National Forensic League, nents. First, the law students be celebrating Law Day at Har- compiling research on middle participate in a mock trial to rison!” said Mr. Hertzig. “This school forensics programs. It is Beena Koshy. show off their skills to family and year we were again joined by an honor to have her leading the learned in the classroom into friends. A real judge comes in to Beena Koshy, who was running debate workshops at the event. action,” said freshman Tory Ti- judge each trial. The students workshops for the novice and In addition, the school was burzi. “I am especially excited then get feedback based on their varsity debaters during the day. grateful to the Mock Trial judges as part of the debate team. This performance. Secondly, the de- At the same time, two Harrison who graciously volunteered their event provides an opportunity for bate team conducts workshops, Town Court judges were on hand time this year: the Honorable my peers to see what debate is showing a debate round and to judge the mock trials. Ms. Mur- Nelsen E. Canter and the Honor- really like!” what it is like to research, think phy and I are truly grateful to the able Marc J. Lust from Harrison’s Law Day has been a major on your feet, and argue. Harrison Educational Foundation Town Court. success in the past, and con- The topic they debated on for sponsoring this event!” Students were excited tinues a longstanding tradition this year’s occasion was: The Ms. Beena Koshy is a about Law Day as well. at Harrison High School. It United States ought not to inter- highly regarded figure on the na- “I really look forward provides a great showcase for vene in the political processes of tional debate circuit. She is a well to Law Day because it gives the students who take part in the other sovereign nations. Team known Director of Debate and me a chance to put what I Mock Trial and Debate teams. Husky Herald - Page 8 Obama Favors Gay Marriage Angela Troia Arts Editor On May 9, President can change his opinion,” said heterosexual couples. Same-sex announcement. Obama made history when he senior and Obama supporter couples that are unable to marry “I believe firmly that ac- became the first U.S. President Matt DiRe. “The most powerful pay higher taxes than married tions speak louder than words,” to publicly support same-sex tool Obama holds is his open couples, and are denied basic she said. “I want to see Obama marriage. His decision to stand mind. Politicians need to be protections and rights granted not only say he supports gay behind gay marriage has been open-minded in order to bring to married couples, such as ad- marriage, but also show it viewed as both revolutionary change. Needless to say, with ditional social security and health through legislation.” and potentially foolish, as it may Obama’s new support for gay care benefits, as well as family The moment may be ripe hurt his chances of winning the marriage, gays across America leave benefits. Additionally, gay for Obama to do just that. Public upcoming presidential election. will see change.” Americans in civil unions can- support for same-sex marriage Politics aside, Obama’s endorse- According to President not hope to procure citizenship is growing at a fast pace. Young ment of gay marriage has drawn Obama, his decision to release for their loved ones in the same voters who are strongly in favor attention to an issue that is cur- an official statement regarding way that a married American can of gay marriage are gradually rently dividing the nation, and is his changed opinion of gay mar- procure citizenship for his or her replacing an older generations forcing Americans to consider riage was the result of pleas from spouse. of voters who tend to oppose afresh the legal and moral is- gay friends, as well as from his There is no question that the policy. sues which surround same-sex own family. In the ABC News in- gay couples stand to benefit Senior Lexi Rubenstein marriage. terview which included the histor- greatly from a presidential en- would be happy to give her Obama’s perspective on ic announcement, Obama stated, dorsement of gay marriage. support to legislation nationally same-sex marriage has trans- “I had hesitated on gay marriage But for the present moment, legalizing gay marriage. formed over the course of his in part because I thought that civil Obama’s announcement, while “To know that homosexual time in office. When he took unions would be sufficient. I was symbolically significant, has pre- couples are unable to marry in office, back in 2009, he was sensitive to the fact that for a lot cipitated no real change. Many some areas of the country is opposed to gay marriage. That of people, the word marriage believe that in order for Obama truly upsetting,” she said. “We Obama was once opposed to was something that invokes very to truly stand behind gay mar- are taught at a young age that gay marriage has led some to powerful traditions and religious riage, his administration must America is a haven, a land fa- question the sincerity of his beliefs.” spearhead legislation that would mous for its dedication to equal- endorsement, and accuse him Currently in the United legalize same-sex marriage at ity. But there is zero equality of being a political flip-flopper. States, in states where gay mar- the national level. when it comes to marriage. By Others have a more optimistic riage is illegal, same-sex couples This is an opinion support- prohibiting same sex-marriage, view of the situation. in civil unions are not afforded ed by Junior Nicole Suozzo, who America is failing to stand by its “I commend a man who the same benefits as married was unimpressed by Obama’s dedication to equality.” Money matters; college costs soar Allison Fuerst Staff Writer As juniors begin their col- The sky high cost of edu- on the part of presidents and Mark Kantrowitz, the pub- lege search, and seniors put cation begs the question, why provosts to control costs.” lisher of finaid.org, one of the down deposits at the schools do colleges cost so much? Ac- Junior Jessica Oggeri country's leading financial aid they will be attending come Sep- cording to the article “Tuition shared, “If I don’t get a scholar- websites, said, "More and more tember, many are realizing just Rising: Why College Costs So ship that pays for most of my students are having difficulty how expensive going to college Much?” by Ronald Ehranberg tuition, my Dad says I’m going paying for colleges, which often really is. While state schools, of Cornell University, there are to a SUNY school.” This is the forces them to borrow more, so such as SUNY and CUNY col- many factors existing that mo- mindset for many parents with debt at graduation is increasing leges, are somewhat affordable, tivate the need for tuition to be students attending Harrison quite steadily." Last year, accord- with the cost of tuition for New increased. The article states, High School. And the woes of ing to Kantrowitz, the average York natives hovering at around “Selective private colleges and college financing do not end with debt at graduation was $27,200. $20,000 per year, the cost of at- universities can take several matriculation. Attending a private "If you throw in the parent loans, tending private universities has actions to moderate their tuition college is so expensive that it's $34,400," he stated. become unthinkably high. With increases. The resource alloca- by the time students graduate, While students can apply tuition at private schools running tion method an institution uses they are often drowning in debt. for small scholarships by writing as high as $70,000 per year, and can have consider- able effect on According to the article, “Some essays, or in some cases just averaging around $55,000 per its ability to control costs. In the Hard Lessons About College filling out a form, the prospect of year with room and board, it’s same vein, deans should be held Costs” by Rebecca Jarvis, col- receiving funds in this way is far difficult to make it to the school responsible for the well being of lege tuition has risen at twice the from definite. As important as of your choice on grades alone. the institution as a whole, not pace of inflation. Jarvis writes, it is to apply to the schools one As upsetting as it is, money does just for their individual college. “And higher prices - combined would most like to attend, doing play a key factor in determining Trustees and alumni, too, need with growing enrollment - means so without any consideration where a lot of students wind up to be educated to look beyond there's much more student debt. for finances is both foolish, and after high school. This holds true their special interests. In private The nation's student loan bill impractical. for many students at Harrison institutions, trustees can play now tops all the nation's credit High School. a crucial role in backing efforts card bills.” Husky Herald - Page 9 The following is a list of colleges and universities that some of our Harrison High School seniors will be attending: Last Name First Name College of Matriculation Last Name First Name College of Matriculation Adler Emma Harvard University Konigsberg Ben Lehigh University Agostinelli Samantha Loyola University, Maryland Kwon Jiin New York University Albanese Joseph Northeastern University Lauro Brian University of Pittsburgh Andrade Luiza Pace University Ledesma Jacqueline New York University Angilletta Samantha Quinnipiac University Lukaswitz Caroline University of Colorado, Boulder Ankawa Roi SUNY Albany Macchia Raffaele St. John’s University Ankawa Rotem Marist College Maldonado Marlon Westchester Community College Aung Cherry University of Denver Marcuccilli Michael Westchester Community College Barbagallo Jerry Westchester Community College Martino Kyle Dartmouth College Barletta Nicole Elon University Mckay Caitlin Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Barnett Lindsey Tulane University Menniti Rosario Westchester Community College Barnstable Michelle Long Island University, CW Post Midollo Alison Tulane University Beckett Alex Franklin Pierce University Moore John High Point University Bishtawi Marwan University of Notre Dame Moreno Gabriella Manhattanville College Brabant Ally Washington University St. Louis Morgen Daniel University of Rochester Brefere John The Culinary Inst. of America Moron Diana Concordia College Breslin Rachel University of Delaware Muller Ashley Cornell University Broady Luis Florida International University Nangle James T. Bucknell University Brown Faryn University of Maryland Nannariello Christie Wake Forest University Bruckner Max Iona College Nardozzi Amanda Utica College Bruno Roberto Hudson Valley Community Coll. Nardulli Alexa Tulane University Burack Abby University of Vermont Nasim Farhan Manhattanville College Chen Michael University of Virginia Nocco Adriana Bryn Mawr College Chestler Emily University of Wisconsin-Madison Oestreicher Rachel Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst Cirillo Stephen Fairfield University Ossip Ashley University of Maryland Clemens Jenna University of Chicago Padro Gabrielle SUNY Cortland Coash Julia Hamilton College Pantelopoulos Athena Villanova University Cohen Cassidy University of Michigan Pantelopoulos Eleni George Washington University Cortes Sebastian Binghamtom University Pettinato Cayla Stanford University Cummins Jared University College Dublin Polera Shang-Li Quinnipiac University Cuneo Daniel Syracuse University Pollack Madison New York University Cysner Matthew Colorado University, Boulder Renda Jennifer Manhattanville College D’Annibale Michael SUNY Cortland Reyes Yuleixi Eastern Connecticut State Univ. D’Antona Chris University of Rochester Ricotta Dominick Tampa University DaSilva Suellen Nyack College Riehl Lindsay Michigan State University Dalcolmo Rafael Manhattanville College Rozycki Jessica Iona College Davidoff Zack Butler University Rozycki Sara University of Delaware De Leo Steven Quinnipiac University Rubenstein Alexis University of Wisconsin-Madison DeSantis Vincent University of Vermont Russo Samantha College of the Holy Cross Diaz Alexandra Indiana University at Bloomington Salvatori Dominic St. John’s University Diaz Destiny Adelphi University Sanchez Betsy Vaughn College DiMatteo Josie University of Delaware Santelia Elisa SUNY Albany D’Ippolito Daniella St. John’s University Sarmiento Nina Binghamtom University DiRe Matthew Tufts University Scapperotti Alyx Manhattanville College DiTursi Michael Rollins College Schwartz Logan Northwestern University Drago Charlie Fordham University Segal Jessica Bentley University Druckman Julia Vanderbilt University Seidman Jacob Harvard University Eklund Ashley Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Shaffer Matthew Indiana University Ellis Brandon Duke University Shalyutin Eric Stony Brook University Ericson Genesis Pace University Shapiro Emma University of Michigan Ersoff Zach University of Miami Sheck Isabelle Boston University Espinola Julio Roger Wlliams College Shulman Doug Syracuse University Fabiani Brandon Adelphi University Smithline Andy University of Pennsylvania Ferraro Amanda Sacred Heart University Snyder Zachary University of Colorado Ferreira Ryan S. Long Island University, CW Post Song Kevin Rochester Institute of Technology Finkel Blair Syracuse University Stark Stephen SUNY Albany Fitzgerald Alice SUNY Purchase Stein Zoe University of Arizona Forgione Michael Springfield College Stokoe Lily UCLA Forgione Sabrina Marist College Suhre Amanda University of Tampa Fuller Allie Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst Suozzo Christie Fashion Institute of Technology Giacomo Salvatore University of New Hampshire Temkin Jacob UCLA Giliotti David Brandeis University Tiburzi Robert Columbia University Glass Daniel University of Chicago Tobin-Kreiser Annie New York Institute of Technology Goldberg Melissa Northwestern University Troia Angela Binghamton University Goldman Michael Lafayette College Valentin Javier Saint Thomas Aquinas Haddad Richard University of Rochester Vega Maeghan Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Hayden Charles College of Charleston Vendola Kevin University of Delaware Heine Alice University of Vermont Viscome Patrick SUNY Cortland Hirsh Sandra Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst Webb Jenna Springfield College Hubbard John Adelphi University Weinreb Matthew Univ. of Maryland, College Park Hurvitz Rachel Emory University Williams Chloe UNC at Chapel Hill Imperia Kevin Saint Michaels College Winkelman Michelle SUNY Oswego Jones Taylor Manhattan College Wolf Luke Duke University Kapusi Thomas Andrews University Wo lfe Daniel SUNY Purchase Karpf Matthew University of Michigan Yang Qin Yu - Cindy SUNY Stony Brook Koller Emily New York University Yotides Christina University of Michigan

Husky Herald - Page 10 The Art of the College Essay: 2011-12 Edition

The following are snippets taken the doors opened, light flooded my My heart dropped. Everybody went I relish the giddiness that bubbles from various college essays sub- vision, soothing music washed over silent, as we turned around and up in me when a previously foggy mitted by this year’s senior class. me, and like water, my fears floated trudged back in reverse, through term becomes a fully integrated part They are shared to show the wide downstream, freeing myself of them. the destructive creek. My brain of my vocabulary for which I need variety of possibilities inherent in By the time I stepped out of the eleva- started pedaling like a bicycle, racing not grope, as for a half-remembered the college essay: it’s the greatest tor, I realized that Hope Lodge wasn’t through thoughts. Would we make it phone number, but may retrieve safe opportunity to show admissions a place for mourn- back? Were the other groups in the knowledge that it will be found officers your real personality – ing. It was a place lost like we were? right where I left it. Reaching this who you are, what you’re about, for celebration. When we finally level of intimacy is a process. I grow where you’ve been, what you’ve In under reached our resting spot for to love words just as I grow to love learned. Enjoy these excerpts a week of intern- the night, it looked as though people. Sometimes I’m infatuated from what has proven to be a very ing, I befriended an we had emerged from a war from the start. I remember when I successful senior class: older man named zone. It was pitch black, and learned “coruscate.” It was a spring Steve: a widowed the few flashlights barely cast morning (really it was); it appeared From Jenna Clemens’ Essay: Vietnam War vet- shadows enough to see the amid a crowded inbox, the Diction- One important thing to re- eran with far away drenched clothes clinging to ary.com Word of the Day. That very Richard Haddad. member about the well-administered family who was par- our skin. Constant shivering week I went out of my way to include manicure is that there must be ample ticularly fond of vintage vinyl and the made my teeth cluck back and forth, it in an English essay. We are still dry-time in between coats of paint. Yankees. Steve and I enjoyed time and I was out of breath. in the honeymoon phase, but I am While my hands are occupied (or, together exchanging one-liners, My group’s leader was wor- confident this is a love that will last. ironically, unable to be occupied), I expressing disgust at the deficit, and ried; we were cold, tired, and had no Other words are less easily wooed. like to take in my surroundings. Per- talking about his colorful past. dry clothes to wear. He called the However, courtship of this variety is haps my favorite vantage point is a About two weeks into the camp, told them the situation, and or- always well worth it. I believe firmly glass wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Hope Lodge program, Steve in- dered a bus to come and pick us up. that there are no real synonyms. It resides within a third-floor theatre formed me that he was battling I was miserable and full of Each addi- studio above a nearby city block, terminal stomach cancer with just fear: a 14-year-old girl, stuck in the tion to my filled with the great vista of life whir- months to live. His daily ritual was middle of the Adirondacks, hours vocabulary ring by. painful: after struggling through the from home. affords en- There are high heels click- daily tasks that so many of us com- trance to ing madly over the cement, late to plete with ease, and enduring hours From Nicole Barletta’s Essay a unique the next task on their to-do lists, of chemotherapy, he would, finally, entitled “WWDD”: conceptual and sneak- arrive at Hope Lodge, more specifi- I run to the television, all universe, ers gently cally, at the elevator that once filled dressed up. I cannot contain my fills a hole I gliding on, me with anxiety and fear. To him, it excitement. Looking into the screen, never knew calmly lead- was the opposite. It filled him with it is as if I am staring at my own re- Madison Pollack. existed. ing happier relief. The “up” button would carry flection. I mimic each move, speak Little feet to other him to the warmth of the Hope Lodge. each word, sing every tune. This gives me more joy than when words places. In is my pastime, my daily routine. In are applied, arranged, utilized in the park , From Melissa Goldberg’s Essay: my blue and white gingham dress, ways that are singular and beautiful. picnics and On the third day, we entered long braids, and ruby slippers, I am naps and a tiny creek just wide enough for a Dorothy Gale. From Madison Pollack’s Essay: those inevi- single canoe to fit through. It started I have The Wizard of Oz I named my iPod Marley Jenna Clemens. table short- pouring, and the wind started to pick entirely memorized. For 1,095 days, after three things: one of my favorite cuts through the green. I like to up, whipping my natural brown and the minute I arrived home after celebrity dogs, Laura Marling, and of imagine the not-visible parts of these blonde hair in a whirlwind, but my preschool, the dress came on, my course, Bob. lives. I wonder what drives them. attitude remained positive. As we hair went up, and the shoes were There are 11577 songs on What throes of passion could this continued on, I realized it wasn’t the buckled. I was obsessed. Through Marley. passerby be involved in that keep only storm that creek had seen that 17 Halloweens, I have experienced I’ll explain. In his memoir his life jogging forward, that crease summer. Fallen trees blocked the at least six as Dorothy. I looked up Finishing the Hat, Stephen Sondheim her brow? I wonder if they know I am entire path every twenty yards or so. to Dorothy, and clearly wanted to describes a song as a balance be- wondering about them. Or if that lady At every blockage we had to empty be just like her. Even at a young tween lyrics and accompaniment. In realizes her shoes are tracking dog the canoes of our supplies, carry the age, I was able to recognize the order for a song to have the greatest poop. And I wonder what I look like canoes around the fallen limbs, and admirable and important qualities effect, neither the music nor the lyrics to them, viewing me from afar. Maybe reload for the short paddle ride to she conveyed. I yearned to follow should be able to stand on their own. they sense the quiet thinker in me, or the next fallen limber where we had in her footsteps. I believe that words alone perhaps the leader, the artist. to rinse and repeat. With my typi- aren’t enough for me to effectively cal optimistic outlook, I kept telling From Emma Adler’s Essay: express myself, just as reading lyr- From Richard Haddad’s Essay myself that we were almost there. I am a hardened logophile. ics isn’t enough to fully appreciate a entitled “Pushing Up”: Despite my hopes, the relent- And the fact that Microsoft Word has song. However, if you were to scroll After I entered the elevator, I less rain increased, pounding like decided to go ahead and put a red through Marley, I’m sure you would was unsure what to anticipate. I was hard coins on my head. My group line under that word frustrates me learn and understand more about me nervous; I could feel the hairs on the remained strong, helping and en- more than Will Shortz on Saturday than I could ever write. I can’t fill this back of my neck rising and I could couraging each other at every stop. mornings. essay with everything I’ve ever felt, hear my heart racing. The elevator At an hour and a half into the trek, No one can claim total mas- or every special moment in my life, doors closed like a metal prison we realized we had taken a wrong tery of any tongue. This boundless- but you could find them all on Marley. cell. I felt trapped, scared. But when turn when we first entered the creek. ness is what I love most about words. Photos Courtesy of Christie Suozzo. Husky Herald - Page 11 LIKE THE PICTURE NOT THE LINK Ariel Coonin Staff Writer As teenagers, we con- “Sharing” is most commonly done annoying either way.” appearances, like most teenagers stantly have self-esteem issues, with a new profile picture in order She, like many other stu- do. It’s a challenge to do when we wondering who is judging us, if to attract the attention of your dents, is frustrated by the fact that look up to such attractive people we’re thin enough, good-looking Facebook friends. Doing this people do this. It’s becoming a real as our idols and role models, but enough or cool enough. We try to just subjects yourself to have the problem that people are defining the majority of people don’t get fit into the “in-crowd” and some- public judge you. You click “share” themselves by how many people through life solely based on looks. times we get too caught up in with expectations that someone or “like” their photos on Facebook. Operation Beautiful tells us that what others think of us. We judge everyone will see and “like” it or It also becomes a real prob- we each are beautiful in our own, ourselves enough; we want our- comment positively on things. But lem when how we see ourselves unique way. Why should we wait selves to look like the celebrities have you ever actually thought of is determined by the opinions of for others to tell us that? Don’t let that we look up to, seeking to what you are really doing? insignificant others. the judgments of others run your make ourselves pretty enough, Clicking “share” is like publi- “How many of most peo- life. Know that you are beautiful thin enough, and cool enough for cally announcing that you care ple’s Facebook friends are their and important just the way you society’s standards. what others think of you. It’s an actual friends?” asks junior Danny are. Think about how beautiful you What happens when we undeniable fact that most people Hurley. “Not that many – so what know you are before you ask the add to the pressure of society by care about what others think, it is difference does it make if some- public for its opinion. Think before letting others judge us? Even the basic human psychology, but to one you barely know “likes” your you ask people to “Like the picture, most seemingly confident people make it easier for other people picture? I just don’t get it.” not the link.” Do you really need feel the pressure of the world we to form opinions about you just The amount of people on their opinion? live in. We live in a world where does not make sense. Why does your Facebook friends list doesn’t Don’t rely on others to tell people are so harsh to each other it make you special if you have accurately represent whom you you that you’re worthy; believe in that there are extreme, unfortunate the most “likes” or comments on associate with and who your yourself and like yourself for your outcomes. The worst of these your picture? friends are. It shouldn’t matter if own reasons. judgments don’t even happen “I think that people sharing some random person that you met In a world full of technology, face-to-face or by word-of-mouth, their profile pictures is just a way to once – maybe twice – “likes” your people have just found more ways they happen on the Internet – the fish for compliments,” says fresh- picture or not. “Likes” shouldn’t be to attack and judge each other; we evil online world – and most com- man Cassidy Donohue. “While the only way to feel secure and should do what we can to protect monly on Facebook. you may think it’s a really great self-confident. ourselves and find confidence As high school students, picture, likes and comments on This year Harrison High within. most of us have Facebook ac- a picture don’t really mean much. School students have been en- counts, and we are all familiar It isn’t much different than fishing couraged to find inner beauty in with the idea of “sharing” pictures. for compliments in real life-- it’s everyone instead of focusing on This baseball season, will you be rooting for the Yankees or the Mets?

“Yankees.” “Yankees.” “Yankees.” “Mets!” - Senior James Nitis - Junior Shannon Toohey - Sophomore Michael Suozzo - Freshman Taylor Day

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In “Reality Sheck,” Harrison senior and frequent contributer to the Opinions & Editorials section Izzy Sound Sheck tells it like it is. In this installment, Izzy looks back on prom night 2012. off! For the past couple of It is tradition that the prom the fog). Almost everyone was club, and are forced to sit outside come with some drama, or “pra- dancing, and those who were or take a cab back home. Those weeks, a substantial por- ma,” and the same followed true not enjoyed sitting at the dining who were able to enter were tion of the senior class this year. Among all the spray tables with their closest friends, shocked at the behavior exhibited has been participating in tans and fake eyelashes, stu- and taking a few pictures. Yet, by on the dance floor. Either way it Senior Assassins, a game dents experienced problems in 10:30 everyone is stampeding to doesn’t matter, because every- of stealth and strategy every aspect of the night. You get out the doors of the club, off one has to be back on the bus (not to mention, water would think that because by 3, so the maxi- prom is what seniors are mum amount of time guns). We asked several looking forward to the spent in the club was students, how do you feel entire year, prom night an hour - that is, if about Senior Assassins? would be one to remem- the bus ever made it ber. Unfortunately, while to the city. Many stu- people will remember their dents were too sick “It’s been a really great prom, not all memories to even get to the way for our class to come are good ones. club, and were sent May 24, 2012 was to the hospital. The together!” a rainy day, a high school ride home from the - Senior Nicole Barletta girl’s worst nightmare. club was the calmest While some people were part of the night. The moving all of their friends girls kicked off their and family indoors to heels and tried to get “Beans.” avoid ruining their hair, some sleep, while - Senior Dean Brancucci others had to change the the boys passed venue of their pre-proms around a garbage altogether. If you were pail (just in case). lucky, your up-do was Seniors are “I hope the current junior salvaged, and you didn’t finally slipping into class can do it next year!” trip on the trail of your bed as the sun is - Junior Casey Rinker dress while running to starting to rise, the the safety of the house. legendary prom This was just the begin- night finally over. ning of the problems, and After a lot of water, it wasn’t even 5:30 yet. Advil, and sleep, the “I’m tight.” (Resonse solicit- After taking pictures and consensus about the Courtesy of Christie Suozzo ed shortly after respondent’s saying hello to all of your night develops: prom assassination.) friends and their parents, it is time to the next part of the night, the was better than after-prom. This to depart to the prom. The party part that everyone is truly looking is surprising, because in the past - Senior Daniel Morgen bus (that everyone chipped in a forward to – the after prom. the exact opposite was believed mere $115 for) not only has no The party buses drop ev- true. Maybe there is something working bathroom, but also can’t eryone off at a friend’s house, to say about prom in its most play music. This doesn’t make as 50 people run inside to start classic state. When we see the any difference though, because imbibing as much as possible in effects of such binge drinking “Well considering I only everyone is too excited by the a 40-minute time period, before patterns, you can understand got to play for an hour...the prospects of the night to come. they re-board the bus to the city. why some believe if the drinking anticipation was exciting And they are right for being The bus ride to Webster Hall was age were changed back to 18, though. I had fun. excited! The prom took place at interesting…thankfully the music high school students wouldn’t get - Senior Max Bruckner Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht started working, because it took so out of control. Everyone has Club, a beautiful club with excel- two hours to get to the desired fond memories of Prom 2012; I’ll lent food, good music, and a view destination. By the time the buses try to remember the good ones. of the water (that is, if you could finally arrived, many students actually see the water through were too tipsy to even enter the Husky Herald - Page 13 In “Through the Looking Glass” our Opinions Editor Danny Glass discusses the world as he sees it through his exceptionally unique lens. In this installment, Danny attacks those who attack online piracy.

SOPA, PIPA and ACTA content no longer need to go also is not related to piracy. DVDs for the problem. Even looking at are all preemptive measures to to the movie theatre and buy a are not as successful in terms of the case of illegal downloads for cure the cancer that is online ticket. Instead, they can watch revenue generated due to the games like Call of Duty in which piracy. They hope to stop torrent- the movie for free in the comfort increased ing video and file-sharing sites, of their home. The examples cost of Blu- and even websites that simply used previously were chosen for Ray discs, host illegal videos. The RIAA, a reason: both of those movies and legal Hollywood, and other agencies were released ahead of time. internet claim that this problem costs Internet users had easy access downloads. billions of dollars every year, but to the movie for free whenever It is merely this is simply not the truth. With they pleased. A logical conclusion the case of The Avengers setting not one, based on the Hollywood or RIAA production but two record-breaking box of- perspective would suggest that companies fice weekends, the Call of Duty these movies would flop upon re- failing to franchise becoming the biggest lease. Rather, the exact opposite adapt to a entertainment launch in history, happened with Wolverine, mak- changing and record breaking numbers ing $85,058,003 in its opening model. If it from pay-per view entertain- weekend. The Avengers made costs over ment, it is clear piracy is not the over 200 million dollars, setting 200 mil- issue. The issue is a failure of the record for sales all-time for lion dollars production companies to adapt any opening weekend. to make a to changing models, as well as While there are counter- movie and thinning profits due to increased examples to the point made 100 million production costs. previously, the standard holds to market it, Courtesy of Salon One of the main argu- true. While fewer tickets are sold the amount ments for the implementation of due to the increased cost of tick- of money that will be actual profit records of torrents are posted the aforementioned acts is due to ets, movies are drawing in more has been thinned considerably. after each successive game a loss of rev- Furthermore, these release, the actual tangible rev- enues by on- companies also have enue generated for the company line pirates. to deal with increas- has gone up as well. Even senior When online ingly vitriolic critics, Kevin Song who claims to illegally pirates gain and competitive and download “thousands of songs, access to escalating prices for movies, TV shows,” claims to content such acting work. support the industry. as the movie It is natural to “I still go to the movies The Aveng- believe that the movie and support my favorite artists,” ers or X-Men business will never he said. Origins: Wol- end. People enjoy Matt Stagg offered similar verine, they movies too much. sentiments, stating, “When an release the However as a para- artist I really support like Hoodie content be- digm shift occurs, it Allen releases content for a price, fore its offi- is vital for companies I will pay for it.” cial premiere to adapt. It is an in- Realistically the answer to date. Users stinctive reaction to this problem lies in the fact that, will to be blame users of illegal if producers slash their budgets able to sim- content as they do not and still manage to produce good ply Google Courtesy of Musicians4Freedom put anything back into content, the profit margins of the these movie the system that they 1990s will soon return. titles and find a plethora of links money than ever. The reason impact, but realistically the loss leading to their free and eas- these production companies are of profits comes from a variety ily available download sites. In complaining is because DVDs of sources. turn, people who download this are selling fewer copies, but this There is no real panacea Husky Herald - Page 14 In “Hayley’s Comment” junior Hayley Kronthal provides her take on an issue impacting students at Har- rison High School. In this installment, Hayley shares her thoughts on the IB program, grading, and more.

The Husky Herald Staff 2011 - 2012 Emma Adler - Editor-in-Chief Amy Carton - Managing Editor Christie Suozzo - Photography Editor Ray Corona - Sports Editor Izzy Sheck - News Editors There is no doubt that our forevermore? school provides a great academic Some of the teachers are Danny Glass - Opinions Editor environment; however, there are rejoicing over the current state Angela Troia - Arts Editor some changes that students from of silence. Many think that an- Rachel Breslin - Features Editor all grade levels feel could make nouncements should be less Cherry Aung - Music Editor the school a better place to learn. frequent and the school should Jenna Clemens - Food Editor Let’s start with the imple- be more selective in who is called mentation of the new Interna- down to the office or guidance. Staff Writers - tional Baccalaureate diploma The main office should better program. Many of the first year’s utilize the in-classroom phone Ben Adler, Lindsey Barnett, Timmy Broderick, Gabby Camacho, Sarah Camillone, Julia Coash, Alexa Coloccia, Ariel Coonin, Ross IB students, after having experi- systems so as not to interrupt Cowan, Danny Cuneo, Zack Davidoff, Helina Dawit, Michelle enced the IB curriculum and all classes. Deleo, Jamie Derosa, Nick Esposito, Allie Fuller, Tom Falciglia, its glory, have a few suggestions. Additionally, some stu- Alli Fuerst, Michael Goldman, Nicole Golino, Erika Gunderson, Amna Haider, Hannah Hochman, Stephanie Irvine, Lauren Jaco- Some feel strongly that guidance dents think that teachers should bowitz, Clarissa Karantzis, Coby Lefkowitz, Kyle Lefkowitz, Trent counselors should not push the have office hours during the day Lefkowitz, Christina Loguidice, Max Lukaswitz, Amanda Mancini, entire IB diploma program upon or after school in addition to extra Sam Mandell, Dylan Manley, Olivia Manley, Sarah Mazza, Julia their students because it is an help hours. Extra help is great McManus, Peri Mendelsohn, Eileen Molloy, Maria Molero, Syd- ney Mueller, Nicole Muto, Jessica Oggeri, Sara Purinton, Jen extremely rigorous course load because you get to interact with Renda, Jillian Roos, Spencer Rosenstein, Matt Rube, Alexandra that perhaps only a few select other students and help each oth- Sanchez, Roma Scarano, Logan Schwartz, Melanie Singer, Jes- students should be taking. Some er, but sometimes it might prove sica Tannenbaum, Sarina Tassone, Robby Tiburzi, Brittany Wolfe are of the mind that there should more beneficial and productive Gary Glauber - Faculty Adviser be a placement test in order to to meet with a teacher for 20 Special Thanks to Mr. Petrillo qualify for the IB program. With minutes one to one. Moreover, no barriers to enter the program, some feel that Debate and Model Our mission is to be the voice of Harrison High School by it doesn’t seem as competitive as Congress should be offered professionally representing and informing our school with an it might be. Further, many col- as classes. Both teams travel accurate and entertaining newspaper. leges may ask what the standard around the country and compete requirements are in order to be competitively. With having them eligible for the IB diploma. as classes, it would help increase The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at Another topic of interest is their respective competitiveness Harrison High School. Editorial content of The Husky Herald grade inflation/deflation. Some and overall success. reflects the opinions of the editors and staff, not necessarily that students feel that teachers give Finally, many schools of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The staff grades according to the author around Westchester are giving of The Husky Herald encourages students to get involved and and not the content. Some their senior students an opportu- have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, com- students suggest that, once a nity called “senior options.” In es- ments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to quarter, students write essays sence, second semester seniors us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good without their names on the pa- do not come back to school, but taste) will be printed. pers to ensure that the grading instead get internships. Many of system isn’t biased. our seniors think that this would During the recent AP exam be an excellent alternative to weeks, the school turned off the coming to school. They say that period bells. Various students they are “checked out” anyway The Husky Herald think that we should keep the and put little effort into school- bells off the entire school year work. With “senior options,” they wishes everyone because it is peaceful and less can pick a topic that interests jarring. Teachers say they like them and start to experience the a happy and healthy it because the bell doesn’t cut reality of the working world. them off mid-sentence. Should summer break. we go with this no-bell policy Husky Herald - Page 15 Extreme Makeover: The Relationship Bathroom Edition Conundrum

Stephanie Irvine Stephanie Irvine Staff Writer Staff Writer

Students at Harrison High themselves in the bathroom. Is having a boyfriend or School seem to be asking the Although it is inevitable that stu- girlfriend in high school a good same question: are the bath- dents will disobey rules prohibit- thing, or a bad thing? Many high rooms ever going to be reno- ing vandalism, the school does school students have mixed vated? All of the bathrooms in assure that custodians and se- opinions about this topic. While the school appear outdated, curity monitor the bathrooms on some students believe that hav- and just plain old. They feature a regular basis. ing a boyfriend or a girlfriend colored tiles which are faded “We take vandalism seri- in high school is the best thing and cracked, and ously,” said Assis- that could ever happen to them, cheap sinks that tant Principal Mr. others are completely against it, spew out water Mastrota. “Photos and would never put themselves that is either ice are taken and re- in that sort of situation. Many Courtesy of Christie Suozzo cold or boiling pairs are made as students here at Harrison High better when I am sad.” hot. Cracks in the soon as we can School are in relationships that On the flip side, many walls are filled with manage. We ask are “successful.” In other words, people believe that having a boy- strange colors, that all students the students in the relationship friend or girlfriend in high school suggestive of ac- and faculty report are happy together, have fun is a road they would never take. cumulated dirt, or any vandalism to together, and feel they can tell There is always a risk of losing a worse still, mold. the Assistant Prin- each other anything. Other stu- friendship when someone enters Additionally, many cipal’s office imme- dents are in less successful rela- a relationship. This is because a of the bathroom diately.” tionships. These couples seem friend may feel like they are be- locks are less than “I really find to never stop fighting. It’s easier ing replaced or being put sec- reliable, making Enter, if you dare. it unnecessary for to spot the successful couples. ond. Also, many people feel that it very likely that Courtesy of Christie Suozzo people to spill their In the hallways, they are the a relationship itself is stressful. someone could walk in on you. feelings all over the bathroom ones constantly smiling, holding This is because a relationship in “The bathroom is not visu- walls and toilet paper” said ju- hands, and kissing. Some stu- general takes a lot of work. The ally appealing” said junior Vinnie nior Amy Carton. “The bathroom dents think these public displays stress of fighting or arguing is Nicita. “There are a lot of things should not be a gossip center or of affection are cute, while oth- very hurtful and can sometimes that are broken.” an art museum.” ers cringe at the very sight of it. even escalate into a breakup. The girls’ bathrooms, in Admittedly, there are Having a boyfriend or a Entering college while in a re- particular, are sometimes van- some students who view the girlfriend can be beneficial in lationship is also very difficult. dalized with quotes, rude re- bathroom scrawls as a positive many ways. The support sys- In other words, being far away marks, and even curse words, thing, due to the few positive tem that is given in a relationship from a significant other while many of which are written in comments written there. These is unlike any other. Being able to meeting new people everyday permanent marker. This is very students claim the positive trust someone completely allevi- can be very “eye-opening” for frustrating, because nobody quotes written in the bathrooms ates a lot of problems that are many people. It is very common wants to read about someone have raised their spirits during a occurring in life. Also, a boyfriend for high school sweethearts to else while going to the bath- bad day. Although there are only or girlfriend can make a great break up once entering college, room. In addition, a lot of drama a few uplifting scrawls, many studying partner. Spending time which most of the time does not occurs because of things written appreciate that a person would with each other and studying at end well. Also, many people do on the bathroom walls. Since take the time to write them. the same time is a great way to not want to be “tied down” to wall scrawls are anonymous, it’s “Sometimes it is nice to try to impress your significant one person. In other words, they no surprise they lead to accusa- know that there are people who other and boost up your grades want to have multiple “girlfriends tions. care about you and are willing to at the same time. In addition, a or boyfriends” at once. Having a “The vandalism all over help you through a tough time,” boyfriend or girlfriend will know boyfriend or girlfriend can create the bathroom walls looks messy, said sophomore Eli Barich. “On how to make you feel better. For stress and unnecessary drama and most of the things written on the flip side, vandalism is van- example, if a significant other is for a person. the walls are negative,” said ju- dalism, and it does not make the stressing about college or a fam- “I would not want to have nior Sarah Berman. “It is annoy- bathroom look appealing. ily problem, the other person will a girlfriend in high school,” said ing to read things about other In general, the majority of know exactly what to say or do in current sophomore Jordan Ruff. people on the bathroom walls, people that attend Harrison High order to make them feel better. “I am too focused on school, and and it is extremely embarrassing School believe that the bath- Relationships in high school can having a girlfriend would be too for the people who are written rooms should be redone. The help a person get through a lot of distracting.” about because many people will overall unpleasant appearance stress, especially because every Students will always have see it.” of the bathrooms, the vandal- teenager goes through a lot of different opinions about whether Bathrooms should not ism, the cracked tiles, and the stress and emotional stress. or not to have a significant other be a place for students to gos- malfunctioning sinks are simply “I love having a boy- in high school. The best way to sip and talk trash about others. unacceptable. The bathrooms friend,” said current junior Talya decide if someone should go Many students have gotten hurt need to be renovated in order to Evans. “He is always there for into a relationship is to weigh the or upset as a result of some- meet the needs of the students. me whenever I have a problem, pros and cons, and proceed ac- thing they saw written about and he can always make me feel cordingly. Husky Herald - Page 16 A day in the life of a teen vegan Angela Troia Arts Editor

In spite of standing at a shocked when I say I have cereal to find inexpensive alternatives. With a fridge filled with mere 4’11 and three quarters, for breakfast or a burger for din- The task of finding the tofu, vegetables, and tons of al- senior Zoe Stein knows no limits ner. They don’t understand that I perfect food to combat the vegan mond milk, Zoe chooses to forego as to what and who she can fight. indulge in regular foods that are diet can be challenging as a teen, school lunches in favor of home- For years she neglected confron- just without animal products.” an age in which your daily diet is packed meals which satisfy her tations with pro-wrestlers, grizzly dietary restrictions. bears, and even the average “I have options for food at jock in hopes of saving her small school, I just think they’re gross,” figure from being pulverized. But she says, “so I usually just bring about three years ago, Zoe made my own lunch or go out with the decision to stand up against friends.” something bigger and scarier Making the switch to being than a pro-wrestler: animal cru- a vegan comes with challenges, elty. Through her crusade against but in the end those challenges animal cruelty, Zoe has become are for a worthwhile cause, that one of the food world’s wonders, of animals. Zoe has always been a vegan. that kid that will see an animal When you first sit down on the street and try to take it to eat a meal with Zoe, you im- home. Her overwhelming love mediately are overwhelmed by and passion for animals has led her asking what seems to be a her to become a member of the hundred questions about how PETA Youth Advisory Board. As the food was prepared and what a member of the PETA family, encompasses it. What appears to Zoe works to spread the word be pure pickiness is actually what about how animals are treated the vegan-world renders ‘food in industrial settings. awareness,’ a critical principle to “I remember one day we veganism. Due to the narrow di- were at the pool and Zoe discov- etary choices available to vegans, ered a bird that was struggling becoming aware of what food is Zoe Stein is vegan, and proud! Courtesy of Emma Adler to fly,” relates senior and friend becomes vital to achieving the Alexa Nardulli. “She dropped vegan lifestyle. Vegans, in addi- Zoe ’s commitment to sav- still under the jurisdiction of your everything and took the bird to the tion to being vegetarian, do not ing animals isn’t without dif- parents. vet, even while wearing a soak- use other animal products and ficulty. In a meat-loving nation “I know I’m very lucky ing wet bathing suit. I sometimes by-products such as eggs, dairy like America, it is easier and to have parents who support wonder if Zoe loves animals more products, leather, fur, silk, wool, less expensive for an individual my decision to be vegan,” says than I do.” cosmetics, and soaps derived to get their hands on a piece of Stein. “Making the switch was Zoe’s passion has driven from animal products. meat than it is for them to find not hard at all. I had to take the her to do something that most “A common misconception non-meat alternatives. However, initiative and ask my mom to take people couldn’t even imagine. is that being a vegan means con- there has been a recent surge in me grocery shopping in order to She has given up meat products verting to the diet plan of a rabbit,” the amount of non-meat products find foods I liked. Since making in every sense, and by doing that says Stein. “What most people on the market due to a growing the switch, my brother and sister has changed her world entirely. don’t understand is that I eat what consumer interest in vegetarian have become pescatarians and Zoe Stein for the first time is the rest of the world eats—just an choices. With more products on my mother is now dairy-free. It’s standing up against something adapted version. People looked the market, vegans are more able great!” larger and yes, she is winning. Husky Herald - Page 17 The Children’s Hour Delivers Timely Message

Izzy Sheck News Editor

Rumors can be a danger- having an affair. encouraged ous thing, and can cause a lot Although the play was the ac- of problems. These problems originally produced on Broadway tors to deal might seem minor, but when a in 1934, the message of being with these rumor is twisted enough, it can careful about what you say still phrases lead to misconceptions that applies today. What is different by making threaten a person’s life. Harri- about the play today is the way what they son High School seniors Emma that the audience reacts to it. So- meant ap- Adler and Jose Porretti directed ciety’s opinion on homosexuality parent from The Children’s Hour, in which a has changed quite a bit since the the way story made up by a seemingly 1930s, so even though it was not they said innocent child ends up ruining recommended for children under them. The the lives of several people. The 14 to attend the play, the audi- liberties that Children’s Hour tells of two teach- ence was much more accepting the directors of the theme took were of the play, well liked, and even as the play Backstage fun at The Children’s Hour. appreciated received ex- Courtesy of Emma Adler the more se- cellent reviews from friends and Nocco, Jackie Ledesma, Andi rious tone. faculty who attended. Rella, Mikie Sakanaka and Roma In the past, Also impressive was how Scarano were praised. Overall, Harrison’s the actors were able to make the The Children’s Hour was a huge performers play come alive, in spite of a lim- success, and was an exciting have chosen ited set. The Children’s Hour set experience for everyone. musicals and featured no backdrop, and little Members of the Harrison more uplift- furniture. But the performances community who were able to ing plays to of the students on stage were see the play were happy to share showcase powerful enough to make up for their thoughts on the production. at school, these drawbacks. Watching the Senior Jacob Temkin, who has which is play, this reporter found herself appeared in Harrison High School why The completely absorbed in the story, drama productions in the past, Children’s and deeply invested in the fates shared, “Overall, I was extremely Hour was an of the characters. impressed with the quality of the exciting de- According to freshman production. When high schools parture from Marielle Sheck, who was the do dramas, it’s easy for them to productions assistant director of the play, come off as melodramatic, and in the past. The Children’s Hour was “a play poorly acted. But The Children’s One that recognized the dangers that Hour struck a good balance be- of the things come when you speak before you tween drama, and realism. The that directors think.” Marielle went on to com- actors playing the main charac- Emma and ment, “The play definitely sends ters clearly have a lot of talent.” Jose had the message that you should be Audience members were to deal with careful of what you say because not the only ones who enjoyed was making every word has a consequence, The Children’s Hour. Sophomore antiquated even if we don’t realize it.” Sarah Crozier, who played Rosa- dialogue un- The play was organized in lie in The Children’s Hour, shared derstandable only a few months, and many of “I am so happy I was able to be a to a modern the cast and crew members were part of this production! The ma- audience. not only involved in the produc- terial was challenging, but once Because The tion, but also in many other activi- Preparing for performance! we all memorized our lines, and Courtesy of Emma Adler Children’s ties at the school including sports understood the story, we were ers, played by Mikie Sakanaka Hour is a relatively old play, it con- and clubs. The commitment that able to really dig deep into our and Andi Rella, whose lives are tains outdated phrases like “T.L.” they put in caused several late characters. I think I grew a lot as ruined by a scandal. An angry (meaning a compliment) and “the night rehearsals in the HPAC, in an actor as a result of playing Ro- and vengeful student, played devil knows” which can perplex addition to rehearsals every day salie. And I really enjoyed getting by Roma Scarano, maliciously twenty-first century theatergoers. after school. Their long hours to know all of the other students spreads a rumor throughout the The directors were conscious definitely paid off, and perfor- who took part in the production!” school that the two women are of this potential difficulty, and mances by Adriana

Husky Herald - Page 18 Your Tri-State To-Do List! Sara Purinton Staff Writer

As students at Harrison Hudson Blues Festival July 11-12 opportunity to see many of the New Jersey, the Atlantic City High School move into the last at the World Financial Center. beautiful species of flowers and Aquarium, or the Atlantic City few weeks of classes, they’re Want a comedy show and rock other plants that grow in the New Historical Museum, all the while taking out the swimsuits and concert in one? Join OK Go York region and beyond. Or take a being right on the beach! This quick drive to the Harriman-Bear city has a little bit of everything, Mountain State Park, where the and trains operate direct express trails meet up with the 2000-mile transportation to and from NYC. long Appalachian Trail to ensure Another easy getaway is to for some fun and challenging East Hampton, under two and hikes, all of which are under an a half hours away. This scenic hour from Harrison. In Purchase, place attracts tourists from all the PepsiCo Headquarters is the over, offering beautiful beaches home of the Donald M. Kendall and interesting little shops and Sculpture Gardens, where artists boutiques. Take a walk down the such as Alexander Calder, Joan road to see celebrity homes from Miró, Alberto Giacometti, Henry the likes of Martha Stewart and Moore, George Segal, Jean Steven Spielberg, or take a swim

Kick back at Coopers Beach! Courtesy of coopersbeach.net putting away the books! Sum- and Eugene Mariam and his mer is almost here, and many “Pretty Good Friends” on the students are thinking about their Williamsburg Waterfront July 19. vacation plans and summer jobs. Come see Amadou & Mariam For those that don’t already have and Theophilus London August plans though, take a look at some 4 in Central Park to hear a great of these fun and inexpensive performance by singers who activities to do right here in New have collaborated with artists York. such as Santigold and the Yeah From May through August, Yeah Yeahs. New York City Blooms galore at the Botanical Gardens! Courtesy of NYCGo will play host Dubuffet and at Cooper’s Beach. For those that to tons of free Auguste Ro- don’t have a car, the Hamptons concerts for din all exhibit Jitney or Hampton Luxury Liner every type of masterpieces. offer direct transportation from listener. Stop Walk around the city. in on June Arnaldo Po- This summer don’t just 15 to listen to modoro’s waste away the days, get out Justin Bieber “Triad,” three and do something! New York at Rockefeller massive mod- is bustling with interesting and Center, or join ern totem unusual places to go and events Das Racist poles, or visit to attend. If unsure, a quick surf on June 19 the beautiful on the internet has tons of other at Brooklyn’s ponds around suggestions of easy and afford- Red Hook the sculpture able activities, such as visiting the Park to listen garden’s inte- Bronx Zoo, or taking a boat ride to the two best rior. around Manhattan in one of the known for their Look- Circle Line Sightseeing cruises. “Combination ing for a quick A train ticket from Harrison to Pizza Hut and trip out of NYC is under ten dollars and, Taco Bell” state? Visit once there, even just walking song. Bucket New Jersey’s around and people watching can Flush, Skum Make the trek to the Bronx Zoo! Courtesy of centralpark.biz Atlantic City, be a great pastime during the hot City, and other punk bands will For those looking to get a still less than three hours’ drive summer months ahead. be playing on Governor’s Island little bit of nature, visit the world from Harrison, and located on June 24, and for those blues renowned New York Botanical Jersey Shore’s Absecon Island. enthusiasts, catch the Lowdown Garden, where guests have the Visit the tallest lighthouse in

Husky Herald - Page 19 Why so Siri-ous? The QWERTY Peri Mendelsohn Staff Writer Effect Those who own and/or to answer my questions. She The suit alleges that Apple is in have heard about the iPhone 4s doesn’t actually know anything violation of the Consumers Legal Sarah Camillone are surely aware of the suppos- by herself.” Remedy Act, which ultimately Staff Writer edly clever and productive robotic Similarly, when Mr. Glau- says that Apple misrepresented friend named Siri installed in the ber probed Siri on certain philo- and concealed information in The QWERTY layout on phone. In fact, the only major sophical questions, such as the marketing and advertising of your keyboard may have more of difference between the iPhone “What is the meaning of life?” the iPhone 4s. In addition, Siri an effect on how you write than 4 and the 4s is the installation of Siri responded differently each dramatically increases user’s you might think. According to the- this interactive device. One might time. If she is not dismissing the data charges each month, conse- atlantic.com, studies have shown question how effective Siri is and question by saying, “Ha- ha,” she quently pushing users over their that words typed on the right side if she truly lives up to all the hype. gives a completely out-of-scope monthly data plan limits. of your keyboard tend to feel This reporter was hesitant to use answer. She once responded, An Apple spokeswoman more positive to people than left- Siri for the first time because of “Try to be nice to people, avoid tried to combat the disappoint- sided words. This website also bad experiences with voice- ment by ar- says, “There is about a 90 per- recognition applications on guing that cent chance that the QWERTY phones in the past. Siri takes inventor was right-handed, so At the release of the user com- it’s possible that biases he car- iPhone 4s this past October, mands and ried, may have subconsciously consumers were extremely turns them placed more likable sounds on excited to befriend Siri and into ac- the right.” It’s true, the left side of find out her true capabilities tions on the the keyboard features more letter for themselves. Many were phone. She pairs that are tougher to type, and pleasantly surprised by Siri’s can search there are also more letters on the clever ability to search for the web, set left side of the keyboard. information and respond reminders, Wired.com discusses appropriately to human and check many experiments which at- dialogue. However, others stock prices tempted to find a connection be- have found Siri to be rather - all of which tween the QWERTY layout, and disappointing compared to require the attitudes toward particular words. what she is made out to queries to According to the website, “The be on current commercials be piped effect was slight but significant: featuring Zooey Deschanel through Right-sided words scored more and Samuel L. Jackson. Apple’s positively than left-sided words.” For one, Siri is pretty servers and This effect, of feeling more incompetent. When given brought positively towards words that are an IQ test, Siri scored ex- back to easier to type, is called “fluency”. tremely low in comprehen- the phone. Mhobooks.com defines fluency sion, letter- number, and Sure as “the difficulty of using an object [affecting] how positively similarities. She scored Siri, tell me a joke! Courtesy of Christie Suozzo enough, ones in all three sections, Siri is not or negatively people [view] it.” which indicates that she has dif- eating fat, read a good book ev- despised by ALL of her users. The implications of the fluency ficulty connecting ideas and pro- ery now and then, get some walk- Junior Jake Bogart reflects on his effect are great. Because the left viding adequate answers. While ing in, and try to live together in experience with Siri: side of the QWERTY keyboard is Siri certainly has a relatively peace and harmony with people “I will not make any deci- more crowded than the right side, easy time pulling up calendar of all creeds and nations.” sions without Siri for the rest of and features letter pairs that are dates, guiding users to specific Like many consumers, my life,” he states. more difficult to type, people who applications, and having a wide Frank Fazio claims that the The results of the lawsuit type often tend to view right side vocabulary range, Siri’s ability to feature did not work nearly as are still waiting to be determined. words more positively than left connect ideas and thus provide well as promised in advertise- Clearly, while a portion of users side words. This finding speaks to appropriate answers is minimal. ments. Siri’s incompetence has definitely enjoy Siri, an alarming a basic truth: people tend to like Also, Siri’s voice recognizing enraged him enough to sue Apple amount of users have simply lost things that are easy to do better abilities are spotty. When asking for false advertising in the North- faith in her abilities. Perhaps if than things that are hard. how to arrive at a specific loca- ern District of California. Fazio her standards were not set so Since the layout of our tion, Siri often misinterprets the claims Siri would misunderstand high by the television advertise- keyboards is something we often location and guides the user the his commands, give false direc- ments, users would be more take for granted, it’s unsurpris- wrong way. tions, and delegate inappropriate satisfied, and even impressed, ing that most do not notice the Junior Sarah Berman answers to simple questions. by her technologically savvy disparities between the left and agrees that Siri is not nearly as The suit states that it is unfair presence. But instead, too many right sides. It’s true, the QWERTY “smart” as she was promised for Apple to charge more for the are left disappointed and regret- effect is not really a problem if to be. iPhone 4s when the only differ- ful of the extra money spent on you’ve gotten used to it, but it’s “Siri doesn’t know any- ence between the two phones is the iPhone 4s when Siri is the interesting to think that your pre- thing,” she lamented. “She al- Siri, and the buyer feels that Siri phone’s only upgrade. dilections for certain words may ways asks to search the web was not worth the extra money. stem from their placement on the keyboard. Husky Herald - Page 20 Exposed: Makeup Label Fables Olivia Manley Staff Writer Makeup labels tend to trick. And when companies don’t fact consist mostly of unnatural feature catchy phrases de- use natural oils in their products, ingredients. If you truly want signed to lure the customer in. in order to call them “oil-free,” your makeup to be “natural,” it However, consumers shouldn’t they substitute synthetic oils that is important to check that the take this information at face can actually be worse for your product is also advertised as value. Many makeup brands skin. When she learned of the “USDA-certified organic.” claim their products are “oil-free, situation, junior Casey Rinker had The label of “fragrance- “natural” or “long-wearing.” Ac- this to say: “I am very surprised Courtesy of Christie Suozzo free” is also flawed. If all you cording to Shine, a makeup blog to hear that not all products are as a barrier on skin which reflects care about is that the product presented by Yahoo, such labels oil-free when they claim they are. UV rays. Chemical sunblock, in doesn’t have a strong smell, then do not tell the full story. I think this is not right and very contrast, absorbs UV rays and “fragrance free” products will It turns out, nobody actu- unfair to buyers, considering it creates skin damaging free radi- work for you. However, if you get ally needs products to be “oil- could damage our skin.” cals. It provides protection from reactions to or are allergic to fra- free.” Most people who are prone “Oil-free” is not the only the sun, but in doing so, may grances, you may be in trouble. to getting breakouts think they dubious label appearing on cos- create other issues. Most makeup Laura Verallo de Bertotto, CEO have to buy “oil-free” products, metics. Just as products claiming products offering sun protection of VMV Hypoallergenics states, because they incorrectly believe to be “oil-free” aren’t necessar- contain chemical sunblock. “a lot of companies add masking makeup containing oil will worsen ily better for your skin, products “Natural” is a third label fragrances to cover the scent of their acne. This is the reason sporting an SPF number don’t commonly found on cosmet- other ingredients and the FDA that many makeup companies necessarily provide the best ics. According to Tyler Hanson, doesn’t require that these mask- advertise their products as oil- protection. Many companies founder of Mineral Hygienics, ing fragrances be included on the free: not because there is an have added sunscreen to their “FDA requirements say you only ingredient list.” advantage to oil-free makeup, cosmetics, so consumers can have to use 20 percent natural It is clear that makeup but because consumers believe benefit from daily use of SPF. ingredients to say that a product labels are far from infallible. The there is. Many dermatologists However, there are two different is natural.” The other 80 percent bottom line is, when shopping for agree that emblazoning a label types of sunscreen, physical and is up in the air. Thus, a product makeup of any kind, be careful with “oil-free” is just a marketing chemical. Physical sunblock acts claiming to be “natural” may in what you believe! Thinking about inking Jen Renda Staff Writer Tattoos have become in- and create a trashy appearance. a colorful display that is appealing be anything stopping me. It’s creasingly popular among teens This lack of class that tattoos are to the eye. In addition, tattoos freedom of choice. I think if you and adults. Though the legal believed to create have become can be inspiring and meaning- like it, do it.” age to get a tattoo is 18, teens a big factor for those applying for ful. People often get tattoos in Carina Hernandez has a have found and continue to find jobs. Tattoos are hard to conceal, remembrance of loved ones different opinion. She shared, “I ways to cheat the system. Tat- and many businesses are hesi- who passed away, and some get don’t like tattoos; I don’t under- toos, while frowned upon by a tant to hire people with large im- inked with inspirational religious stand why you would put a needle lot of people, can have personal ages and sayings covering their symbols and quotes. in your body and deface yourself,” significance and deeper mean- bodies. Companies simply don’t While tattoos are not a she said. “You are ruining your ing, and therefore should not be want their employees to look un- very popular trend in Harrison, body. It doesn’t look good on immediately deemed trashy and professional and, unfortunately, there are several students, this your wedding day either, and if unprofessional. tattoos can give off this false reporter included, who do have you regret it, it hurts even more Perhaps the biggest argu- impression. Granted, applying for tattoos. One recent tattoo I got is to take off.” ment used by those against tat- a job should not keep you from behind my ear. It’s a feather, and “I don’t like when people toos is that they are permanent. getting a tattoo, but it is definitely while there wasn’t a particular have tattoos all over their body,” The decision that you make when something to consider. reason as to why I got it, I be- agrees Kamry Gray. “When peo- you’re a teenager will be with you Another possible negative came fascinated with the design ple have so many of them, it is for the rest of your life, and a lot of tattoos is that they can also when looking up sample images. tacky. It also is harder to get a of times, teens fail to recognize cause infections not taken care I am all for tattoos, as long as job, which isn’t good. I want one this aspect. People often get so of properly. The needles used they aren’t an obnoxiously large though, a small tattoo.” caught up in the moment that in some tattoo parlors can be “tramp stamp.” I think that people People’s opinions vary they fail to consider what their unsanitary and contain viruses should get tattoos that they know greatly on tattoos. Most people lives will be like 10-20 years from like Hepatitis C or HIV. Be careful can be covered for job interviews are on the same page with not now. Though tattoo removal pro- where you go to get your tattoo! and other formal events. wanting to see people with their cedures do exist, they cost a lot While there are many neg- Junior Katie Fanelli enjoys bodies covered from head to toe of money and can be extremely ative aspects of tattoos, there are tattoos as well. “I absolutely love in tattoos. When all is said and painful as well. benefits as well. Tattoos can be tattoos and I completely support done and the ink is dry, tattoos Many people also believe really awesome looking! You can people getting them!” she said. remain a personal choice. If that tattoos take away from one’s get just about any drawing, sym- “When I turn 18, I am getting a someone makes a poor choice, natural appearance and beauty, bol, or phrase put on your body in tattoo right away. There won’t ultimately that’s all on them. Husky Herald - Page 21 Melanie Singer Staff Writer

We all know of Tumblr as ing made fun of on the website in blog is track-oriented. It is called has already garnered a huge a popular blog on which to post possibly the funniest way.” #whatshouldrunnerscallme. This following. and repost pictures. Some people Soon after this blog was blog features pages and pages of Many popular use Tumblr to express their in- created, imitators began creating track-themed jokes. Created by #whatshouldwecallme blogs, nermost thoughts. Others just more specific #whatshouldwe- an anonymous high school track such as the runners’ one, have post for fun. Recently, a new fad runner, the accrued large bases of dedicated has cropped up on Tumblr. You’ve blog has won fans. Devotees of the same blog probably seen, or heard about over many can connect via Facebook, by #whatshouldwecallme blogs. On Harrison stu- liking the blog’s page and post- these blogs, “what should we call dents. Junior ing the link to it when new posts me” scenarios are accompanied and track appear. In addition to Facebook by a humorous photo or moving team mem- pages, many #whatshouldwe- image which pokes fun at the ber Hannah callme blogs have complementa- situation. Hochman ex- ry Twitter accounts. For example, The first blog that came plained how the #whatshouldrunnerscallme out was called #whatshouldwe- excited she blog has a sister-Twitter called callme. This blog was most likely was when @trackienation which tweets created by a current law student, she first track jokes. as it includes many posts about came upon Fads come and go with law school and life at law school. the blog: “I astonishing speed these days, Although some of the jokes defi- saw some- but for the moment, #whatshould- nitely went over the heads of non- Courtesy of whatshouldwecallme.tumblr.com one post the wecallme blogs appear to be at lawyers to be, all who viewed the link to the the top of the internet food chain. blog could appreciate its comic callme blogs. There are college blog on Facebook one day. I fell Among the students this reporter take on stressful or awkward situ- and high school blogs, which deal in love with the blog because I spoke to, the only complaint ations. The blog quickly gained in funny inside jokes only stu- could relate to almost everything about #whatshouldwecallme thousands of fans. dents at the particular school can posted in it!” blogs was that no one has cre- One among these fans appreciate (sadly, Harrison has Another popular ated a Harrison-themed one yet. was Harrison High School senior yet to jump on the bandwagon). #whatshouldwecallme blog, “I really hope someone will Lexi Rubenstein. She shared, There are lifestyle blogs, which oriented toward camp-ob- one soon,” commented sopho- “The blog #whatshouldwecallme feature jokes relating to specific sessed kids and counselors, more Alex Psaros. “It would be is a hilarious website. You can activities or hobbies. is #whatshouldwecallcamp. just as enjoyable as following @ find almost anything you do be- A recently created lifestyle Though relatively new, this blog HarrisonProbs!” Gifboom explodes! Lindsey Barnett Staff Writer

iPhone users fell in love Gifboom also allows for si- Gifboom also allows you with Instagram, a photo stream- multaneous sharing of pictures to to edit the coloring and speed of ing app that lets you share pic- social networking sites like Face- your images, and add text to the tures with friends, family, and book and Twitter. And like Twitter, final product! The app also fea- Courtesy of gifboom.com other users around the world. Gifboom allows regular everyday tures crop and enhancing effects, and so is Gifboom,” said junior The multimedia company be- people to follow their favorite ce- allowing the clips to further come Sebastian Pellejero. “It would be hind Instagram recently unveiled lebrities and athletes. This is just to life! While this app is just start- better if I had an iPhone so I could their latest brainchild- another another way for people to connect ing to gain attention, it will most use one, but I still like looking on photography sharing app called in society, and I am sure there will likely rise in popularity, much like other peoples’ online and seeing Gifboom. be many, many more apps like Instagram. their pictures. I think the app was Like Instagram, Gifboom’s these in the near future. “I think my favorite part a really good idea.” focus is taking and sharing pho- “I think Gifboom is so much about Gifboom is that I get to fol- The new app is be- tos that include a variety of fun!” says senior Alison Midollo. low Kendall and Kylie Jenner on coming more and more popular filters and effects. What makes “I just love making little clips with another app!” says senior Elisa with it being promoted on other Gifboom so special, however, is friends and posting them. It is so Santillia. “They are my favorite social networking sites and by that rather than sharing one im- different from posting a video, it celebrities and I love knowing celebrities. It is another app that age at a time, the app creates a is almost like one of those flip about their life. I get to follow connects us to our friends, family, short stop motion video of a group books, the thing I like the most them on Instagram, Twitter, on and anyone else we want to fol- of images. This movie then plays about the app is that when you their TV show, and now Gifboom low. There will no doubt be more on repeat, showing the sequence are editing the clips you can con- too. It is very exciting!” sites like that in the near future. of images in a film-like fashion. trol the speed that it will move.” “Instagram is pretty sick

Husky Herald - Page 22 Beastie Boy Adam Yauch dies Jamie DeRosa Staff Writer The fourth of May was and comfortable, and then went tweeting, “He stood for a sad day for Beastie boy fans on to become a Vegan after meet- integrity as an artist.” around the world, as original ing with Tibetan doctors. Ms. Fusco, a member and singer Adam Yauch Almost a month before chorus teacher here at lost his battle to throat cancer. Yauch’s death, the Beastie Boys Harrison, had this to Yauch was best known for his were inducted into the Rock and say about the musician. lead vocals in the group, which Roll Hall of Fame, but Yauch was “Adam Yauch’s death is was founded in 1985. Over the unable to attend the induction saddening, due to the course of his career, Yauch and ceremony due to his declining fact that he was a mem- the Beastie Boys sold millions of conditions. At the ceremony, ber of a group that was platinum records and received fellow band members Mike Dia- integral to the genre of immense recognition for their mond and Adam Horovitz shared hip hop.” Adam Yauch. Courtesy of billboard.com achievements. Yauch announced with the audience a letter written Students around HHS their music and the rest of the his illness on 2009, delaying not by Yauch expressing his gratitude were also upset with the death group will continue to perform. It’s only the release of the band’s al- for all the support shown to him of Yauch. “It’s upsetting that he’s too early to tell if Yauch’s position bum ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part and the band throughout the gone, because of him I got into will be filled, but it seems unlikely. Two,’ but also the tour scheduled years. that genre at a young age. It’s Replacing someone like Yauch to follow after. His death on May 4 gained crazy to think the Beastie Boys is not easy, as he is one of the Once diagnosed with can- international attention as popular won’t ever be truly back together key figures in the growth of hip cer, Yauch took many precautions icons shared their condolences again,” said Freshman Adam hop. His music transcended the in attempts to beat the disease. and favorite memories of Yauch. Rappaport. Even though Yauch industry and played a huge part Yauch began chewing gum on Hit rapper Eminem issued a is no longer with the band, the in bringing the genre to where it a regular basis and during his statement shortly after receiving Beastie Boy’s legacy will con- is today, and he will always be shows to keep his mouth moist the news about Yauch’s passing, tinue. People will still listen to remembered for that. Spying as art at Discovery Times Square Photos courtesy of Amy Carton Amy Carton Managing Editor

On Thursday May 17, Dis- marks, we made our way to the families and children. Visitors covery Times Square hosted the exhibit’s entrance, where we can create their own disguises premier of its latest exhibit, Spy- were shown a brief video detail- for themselves in which they The Secret World of Espionage. ing the life of espionage and change their appearance and The exhibit features interactive preparing us for the journey about voice, as well as an interactive la- games and activities, never be- to begin. Once ser maze. The exhibit fore seen declassified gadgets, inside the ac- will remain in Times and a journey through the history tual exhibit, we Square for the sum- of espionage and its technology. walked around mer and beginning of The premier took place independently, fall, and will then trav- at the Discovery Times Square The “Trotsky” display. enjoying the ar- el to over ten cities museum in New York City and spies, along with former CIA tifacts on display across the country. “I began with opening remarks from technical operations officer Tony and learning felt the opening went the exhibit’s primary attorney, Mendez. Mendez has become about the gad- very well,” said Brian Brian Wainger. Following his most famous for his involvement gets used. The Wainger. “There was speech, Brian introduced H. Keith in the Canadian Caper during the artifacts includ- an enthusiastic sup- Melton, an intelligence historian Iran hostage crisis, in which Men- ed a poisoned port and people seem and specialist in espionage and dez helped smuggle six American needle hidden to like the exhibition.” technology. Melton’s research diplomats out of Iran. Mendez, in a coin, a col- As for Brian’s hopes has been compiled into a col- an artists and CIA operative at lapsible motor- for the future of the lection of over eight thousand the time, disguised the six dip- bike used during exhibit, Brian com- gadgets and books, winning him lomats as a Canadian film crew, World War II, a mented, “I hope that Carton poses with Mendez. international acclaim as an author supplying them each with false preserved rat people learn about and historian. Melton’s collection identification and the necessary with a velcroed body that was the real world of espionage, and is displayed at the exhibit, and media credentials. These events used by Americans to exchange the men and women who risk features video clips and brief became the basis of the movie money and information with Mos- their lives to keep our country readings that explain the back- Argo that will be released in the cow agents, and the ice ax that safe.” He then added, “I also hope story to each artifact. fall of 2012, in which Ben Affleck killed Trotsky. lots of people have fun learning Also present at the premier stars as Mendez. The exhibit also includes about something that was, until were former CIA specialists and Following the opening re- interactive activities catered to recently, a secret.”

Husky Herald - Page 23 I scream! In “The Sweet Life of Ben and Coby,” food- loving sophomores Ben You scream! Adler and Coby Lefkowitz Jenna Clemens invite you to join them Food Editor as they sample the best As summer approaches, fare the tri-state area has so does extreme heat and hu- to offer! In this debut midity. And installment, the duo pro- as the days vides food for thought grow hotter, regarding Rye’s On the ice cream be- Way Cafe! comes a true necessity. This article will present you with sev- eral close-by options that may If you’re looking for a French toast to refreshing salads satisfied, but not overstuffed. At just become your summer ice quaint brunch spot on a Sunday served with fresh Tuscan bread. a fair price of $8.00, this meal is cream staples! morning, look no further than On After eating at “On the Way Café”, a step up from the classic diner the Way Café. Nestled amid the we selected three items we feel breakfast, but at a price compa- Downtown Harrison chaos of the Rye beach area, and make this place worth the trip. rable to lesser options. Abby’s Ice Cream: Serving up recently opened under new man- The Pancakes ($7.50): The Crumb Cake ($4.00): hard and soft ice cream on the Westches- No trip to On the Way Café is corner of Webster and Crotona ter Maga- complete without the sweet addi- for a wallet-friendly price! zine made tion of their famous crumb cake. Carvel: With locations in town no mis- Though not as thick as other (Halstead Ave) and just on the take when variations of this classic dessert, border of Mamaroneck (also it named this unusually thin cake packs Halstead Ave), you’re sure to get these pan- quite the punch of flavor. The soft your fill of fudgy! cakes the yet dense cake lies deliciously Lisa Marie’s Ice Shop: Located best in under the crunchy top layer of on Halstead Ave, across the Westches- crumb. After eating just one slice, street from St. Gregory’s Church, ter in their you will be tempted to buy a full here you can find more than 20 2012 rat- sheet ($48.00) to bring back to flavors of homemade Italian ices ings of local the family. and other dessert delights! restaurants. Following careful analysis Three light of this culinary gold mine, our Rye and Rye Brook and cakey final review is as follows: Courtesy of pc.westmore.news Londford’s: A crowd pleaser in the pancakes summer months, this homemade agement, this cozy restaurant arrive steaming hot, sprinkled Taste: ice cream-serving parlor stays is turning out some of the best with powdered sugar and served open late to satisfy nighttime breakfast items in Westchester with fresh made whipped cream. Value: cravings for the cold stuff. County. Whether you possess The organic maple syrup only Red Mango: Located in the Rye a sweet tooth that can only be makes this dish better, soaking Ambience: Ridge Shopping Center. Amazing appeased by light and fluffy pan- into the soft core of the frozen yogurt. Enough said. cakes doused in syrup, or crave pancake. The contrast of Yogo Joy: Also located in Rye, the savory satisfaction of perfect the crispy crust with the this froyo joint is a personal sec- breakfast potatoes, this down to light interior makes for a ond choice to Red Mango, but is earth café has got you covered. truly wonderful pancake great if you find yourself parched Entering the café, the eat- experience. No doubt, a on Purchase Street! er is greeted by calming pastel must buy. Sunrise Pizza: A great place to go walls, and framed panoramas of The Breakfast for a slice or a fresh salad, and Rye beach (a pleasant reminder Corner ($8.00): Situated also a treasure trove of Italian of the beauty of the local neigh- in the corner of the menu is Ices! (Not to mention cannoli!) borhood). The wait staff is made an option perfect for any- up the restaurant owners’ own body. A platter comprised White Plains family and friends. This gives the of any one meat, egg, Frankly, White Plains is so big café a homey atmosphere which vegetable, potato, and that there are too many to name, makes the eater feel as if he is sit- toast of your choice, this but personal favorites include ting at his own kitchen table. The dish lets the eater choose Cold Stone Creamery, famous for menu is as friendly and reassur- exactly what their palate its oversized cones, and Haagen- ing as the staff. The best dishes desires. Perfectly sized, Dazs, which, despite having pos- are to be found in the brunch the Breakfast Corner also sibly the highest calorie count of section, which features options gives the eater the plea- Now that’s what I call pancakes! any ice cream option, is always ranging from beautifully crafted sure of leaving full and Courtesy of Westchester Magazine delicious. Always. Husky Herald - Page 24 “90 Second Interviews” is a new feature where we sit down with two teachers and see 90-Second how many random questions they can answer in just ninety seconds.This issue we venture into the world of Harrison’s own Art Depart- ment and interview teachers Ms. Lisa Monti Interviews and Mr. Dom Petrillo! Petrillo Monti

Which animal would you be? A hawk. Which animal would you be? A dragon. Favorite jelly bean flavor? I like the lime green ones. Favorite jelly bean flavor? I like caramel. Dream vacation? Italy - I’ve been there, but it’s my dream Dream vacation? World Tour - Scotland, China, Caribbean, vacation. South Africa. Middle name? Ann. Middle name? Salvatore Pietro. Hot dog or hamburger? Hot dog. Hot dog or hamburger? Hamburger. Unbreakable habit? Always wanting more time. Unbreakable habit? Thinking too fast. First pet? Dog, Corky. First pet? Goldfish with fancy tail, Harold. Oldest stuffed animal? A large ladybug that I named Turtley. Oldest stuffed animal? My Santa Claus ornament. It’s Favorite comfort food? Ice cream - mint chocolate chip. stuffed, you hang it on the tree. I’ve had it since I was one. Favorite clothing store? It’s weird...I would either go to Favorite comfort food? Dulce de Leche ice cream and sea Bloomy’s or the Gap. salt potato chips. Pet peeve? Brushes that aren’t cleaned properly. Favorite clothing store? I like consignment shops. Pool or beach? Beach. Pet peeve? Lines! Waiting in general. I believe in the speed Sink or swim? Swim. of light. Favorite movie? Robin Hood - the original with Errol Flynn. Pool or beach? Beach. Magazine/newspaper of choice? I prefer books. Sink or swim? Swim. I like snorkeling. I like floating. Oil or sunscreen? Sunscreen. Favorite movie? The Never Ending Story. First car? Honda Prelude - Black. Magazine/newspaper of choice? Juxtapose. First love? My husband Dean! Oil or sunscreen? I don’t use either. Summer plans? Alright, there’s a couple...going to Texas, First car? Honda Civic. hanging at the beach, gardening, and driving my child all over First love? Sarah. the place. Summer plans? Going to Skidmore College through an Art Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Fellowship Award. Favorite professional sports team? It’s not an easy an- Coke or Pepsi? I don’t drink soda. I like coconut water. swer...if pressed, The Yankees. Favorite professional sports team? Yankees. Favorite band? There’s so many -- today, Allman Brothers Favorite band? My roommates are in a band, Higher Ani- Band. mals...and I like The Killers. Summer jam? I’ll let you know when I have time to listen to Summer jam? Right now, it’s “We Are Young” by Fun. the radio. Favorite vegetable? Artichokes from Dad’s garden! Favorite vegetable? String beans! You can have them hot, or string bean salad!

Husky Herald - Page 25 Senior Athletes Say Goodbye Kyle Lefkowitz Staff Writer Sports are a big part of which only a few people can say Michael Goldman (bas- mates to a playoff win.” the high school experience for they have done in their lives” ketball): “I am going to miss hundreds of thousands of stu- most the honor of being a captain Jenna Webb (softball): dents all over the country; they Shawn Caparelli (bas- this year. Being able to be a role “What I love most about being are a way to learn key lessons in ketball): “My favorite memory model on and off the court for on the softball team is definitely the importance of team- making new friend- work, persistence, dedi- ships. These are cation, and hard work. friendships that I This year at Harrison will always value, High School we have not only for the had an incredible batch rest of my softball of student athletes in career, but in my the senior class. Their life as well. On top achievements will cer- of that, coming to- tainly be remembered gether as a team and the Husky Herald and succeeding as was proud to provide a whole was an this look back on these aspect of this team stellar careers. that I really loved. I’m sad to be finish- Jackie Fonseca ing my career, but (soccer): “I know that I know everything soccer at college is I've learned from going to be a totally this sport will serve new experience, but I'm me well!” nothing but excited for it. It's going to be tough Jessica Se- and there will be times gal (volleyball): I don't even want to see Over the course a soccer ball, but it's of my volleyball something I love and I career at Harri- have been working liter- son, I’ve learned ally my whole life for this the importance of next step. I cannot wait teamwork and how until August!” hard work pays off. A memory that will Charlie Drago Webb, DiTursi, Segal. Courtesy of Christie Suozzo always stand as my (football): “I'd have to say when during the season was our last my teammates meant a lot to favorite is winning the Section the clock hit zero after beating home game where everyone on me. Our big win over Byram Hills final game this year in my final Burnt Hills to go to the State the team was cheering and into was an amazing feeling, it defi- season. Championship, I didn't contribute the game. We all were rooting for nitely brought the team together. much in that game particularly, each other and we were closer Also, winning a playoff game in Brandon Ellis (soccer): but as a team we got one step than ever. I'm going to miss all of Section 1 this year was a goal I “Each team I was a part of closer to our goal. It was the best the girls next year and the feeling had set for myself throughout my has allowed me to get to know feeling of my high school career of having a whole team as close high school career. Words can't and become close to different knowing that we were going to as we have become.” describe the feeling of being a people I never talked to before. play in Syracuse’s Carrier Dome, captain and leading my team- I was able to make a variety of

Husky Herald - Page 26 Dean Brancucci (hockey): “Definitely I will miss the bond we had with each other, even though we had three schools combined into one. We still got along great, and after three years of rebuild- ing and playing strong teams, this year we be- came one of the strong teams. Beating Rye was awesome!”

Brian Lauro friends through playing a sport (basketball): “The thing each season. Playing soccer in that I am going to miss most is particular directly showed me playing basketball on an orga- the positive results of working nized team with my friends and hard. I was able to see my own coaches that I got to build bonds improvement, and my team- with throughout the season.” mates' improvement throughout the season due to the hard work J.T. Nangle (swimming): we all put into practice each and “For my college swimming ca- every day. This is something I reer, I'll be able to not only take will be able to apply to anything the physical advice given to in life. I am now truly able to see me, but also the life advice I’ve the impact hard work and dedica- received on how to approach tion has on something you are practice, as well as life outside passionate about.” of the pool.”

Sarmiento, Drago. Courtesy of Christie Suozzo Michael DiTursi (golf): achieving team chemistry, but “Something I am going to miss once you get an entire team com- most about the golf team is mitted to playing their specific hanging out with all the guys. part in order to become a whole, We have a ton of fun on and off it can become a very successful the course.” and, best of all, fun season. I'm probably going to miss my coach Alex Beckett (baseball): Jay Rabinowitz the most and “I have learned many lessons the members of the future Har- such as ‘only the best play’ and rison lax team. He has achieved ‘baseball is a game of failure’ You much, but promises to bring the get your good days and then you program a far way toward ongo- have your bad ones as well.” ing success.”

N i n a Sarmiento (track): “I’m going to have to prepare and train extra hard this sum- mer to get back in shape from my in- jury. I've already started to get back into shape and build muscle and I’ll have a workout schedule from my coach at BING that I will need to follow in the sum- mer. Hopefully I’ll be ready for D1 track!”

Kevin Impe- Lauro, Goldman, Nangle. Courtesy of Christie Suozzo ria (lacrosse): “I've learned that the hardest thing is Husky Herald - Page 27 Get down and dirty, for a cause! Sara Purinton Staff Writer

With summer just around be coming to New York’s Pelham Krispy Kreme. Then I’ll head to that works to send care packages the bend, everyone at Harrison Bay Park at Orchard Beach on the Mary Kay convention, where to the men and women working High School is gearing up to en- September 30. The first race will I will walk in and shout “Pink is a in the U.S. military abroad. This joy the great weather and good begin at 8:15 a.m. and more will really ugly color …Avon rules!” charity has been able to send times. For those who are looking follow until 11 a.m. If I can make it out alive…I’ll be out over 100,000 care packages way ahead though, going back The obstacle course con- ready.” to troops all over the world, and to school can seem like torture sists of a slippery mountain inflat- For those that like to get every dollar raised helps. Hey after having had all the free time able, marine hurdles, a cargo net competitive though, it’s a real IB diploma candidates – this is a of vacation. A fun way to relieve climb, monkey cross, sand bag race! If you really want to train, fine idea for something that’s an some of the back-to-school stress carry, and balance beam section, the Merrell website even has a interesting form of action, and for could be competing in the 2012 mud pit and water crossings, and 10-week training program, so those who don’t want to compete, Merrell Down & Dirty National many other wacky challenges. gear up to try and win one of the they can sign up as a free volun- Obstacle and Mud Run Series. Everyone who competes has to prizes for the top finishers. teers at the water stations or as This race consists of an intense, follow all of the official rules, in- This is also a great oppor- pre-race set-up help. For more mud-filled obstacle course, where cluding not diving in the mud pit, tunity to just have some fun with information and some great ac- participants have to scramble and giving high fives to at least friends, and raise money for char- tion shots of previous races, visit over walls and crawl army-style three volunteers! One competitor ity in the process. Younger sib- www.downanddirtymudrun.com. through the course. Don’t miss shared his advice on the Merrell lings can compete in the adven- this great opportunity to join in on Down & Dirty website: “I’ll warm ture kids course, so no one is left the biggest mud fight that New up with wind sprints across the in- out. This event partners with a York’s ever seen! The event will terstate followed by eating some charity called Operation Gratitude Phelps to smoke competition? Jamie DeRosa Courtesy of michaelphelps.net Staff Writer The 2012 Summer Olym- ing taken home eight fantastic shape, but one of his pics in London are coming up, in Beijing, is poised biggest advantages in the pool and with the event comes the to shatter a host of is indisputably his genetics. His typical storm of hype. The most records in 2012. His arm span comes in at an incred- recent Summer Olympics, held return has generated ible six feet, seven inches (three in Beijing in 2008, was one of the so much publicity due Phelps, in action. inches greater than his height). biggest ever, with fiercely talented to his brief downslide a In preparation for the Lon- Phelps’ arm span, coupled with competitors like Michael Phelps year or so after the Beijing Olym- don Olympics, Phelps has been his relatively short legs, give him setting records left and right. pics. After a picture was released training harder than ever. His an ideal swimmer’s body. This year’s event aspires to aim of Phelps inhaling from a bong training routine is absolutely Only time will tell just how even higher. while attending a college party insane. As was widely report- well Phelps fares in the 2012 The games, which will be in South Carolina, the swimming ed during the Beijing games, Olympics, but his coach is confi- held from July 27 through August star’s reputation suffered greatly. he consumes a mindboggling dent he will walk away with a few 12, will feature an extremely wide Students at Harrison High twelve-thousand calories per medals at least. That’s saying a variety of events: swimming, School were among those who day in order to sustain his body lot, considering the competition diving, water polo, table tennis, lost some respect for the athlete. through his rigorous training that has arisen for Phelps over archery, weightlifting, you name “I think he’s a masterful athlete, regimen. This regimen begins the past four years, as well as the it! London’s bid for the Olympics but that picture of him called early, with Phelps getting to the fact that Phelps has been off the began all the way back in 2005, his overall character into ques- pool at around 6:30 a.m., six grid for a while now. His last real when the city beat out New York, tion,” said sophomore Brandon days a week. Each week, Phelps outing in the world of competi- Moscow, Madrid, and Paris as Rodriguez. swims a total of 50 miles doing a tive swimming was 2008. That’s candidates to host the games. “I used to love Phelps, but variety of different strokes, such a considerable absence. Taking The 2012 Summer Olympics in after the Olympics I realized he as sculling, where one moves into account Phelps’ time out of London will mark the third time was a druggy and my opinion of one’s arms back and forth in competition, as well as his issues the United Kingdom has hosted him drastically changed,” shared figure eight motions. Phelps also a couple of years back, it would an Olympics. The home of Harry sophomore Daniel Son. does a variety of strokes involving be very surprising if he could Potter and tea and crumpets Following the photo’s re- vertical and underwater kicking. equal his past achievements. But previously hosted the event in lease, Phelps suffered a depres- An element of Phelps’ London whether or not he walks away 1948 and 1908. sive phase. According to his regimen different from the one a champion, Phelps, who has Perhaps the most hyped coach, he missed weeks and he used for Beijing is its focus declared that after the London element of the London Olympics weeks of practice, and voiced on weightlifting. Phelps weight Olympics he is done with com- is the return of Michael Phelps. fears that his passion for swim- lifts three times a week, doing petitive swimming, will definitely Phelps, who currently holds the ming had faded. Thankfully, in exercises such as squats, dead be worth watching. record for most gold medals good enough time, Phelps’ drive lifts, and bench presses. Phelps won in a single Olympics, hav- returned. has worked hard to remain in

Husky Herald - Page 28 Seniors Take Charge for Boys’ Tennis Team Eileen Molloy Staff Writer Players on the boys’ var- plays third singles. the team comes together and sup- scribes a match against Byram sity tennis team were eager for Sophomore Lucas Pettinato ports each other.” Hills by saying the game was spring to roll around, so they could also praises the captains. However, the team will “tricky.” He also recounts a difficult finally get on the courts and play. “The captains and seniors game against Horace Greeley. Their eagerness and excitement is should be proud of how well they’ve “I was injured and it was evident due to how well the team been playing the entire year,” he tougher,” he said, “but seniors Matt is doing this year. Seniors, sopho- said. “Next year, losing the se- Weinreb and Joe Albanese pulled mores, and the coach were enthu- niors, the team surely won’t be the through and carried the team on siastic to announce that they won same and I’ll be upset, but we will their backs.” ten matches and only lost two. With make changes to accommodate Joe Albanese remembered only one more match left against new players.” a match against Mamaroneck. Rye, they are looking forward to Perhaps the team’s victories “The overall performance their conference tournament. can be attributed to the team’s or skill level of our team was very Why is the team doing so dedication. close to our competitors,” he re- well this year? According to the “We are hard workers and, called. “But it was our spirit and “comical and motivating” Coach, as a result, we are doing really driving passion that drove us down Sam Fishman, he is extremely well,” said senior Andy Smithline. the road to our victory.” Michael Chen leads the way. pleased with the team this year. Maybe the success is also Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org Current varsity tennis play- “They reached their peak because of how close the team only perform well at a match if ers suggest that those on junior because they have been playing is. In some cases, team members they receive proper training in their varsity or those looking to try out for years together,” he said. have been playing together for practices. How the team does at should practice and be in shape by He says the team owes its four or five years. Most have been practices directly correlates to the time next season rolls around. success to the three senior cap- classmates for even longer, which how they perform. Team members With one more tennis match tains: Andy Smithline, Brandon makes them used to being togeth- think the practices are helpful, fun, left, then a conference tournament, Ellis, and Michael Chen. The er. A team that is both comfortable and provide a chance to improve the varsity tennis season will sadly team is grateful for their help and and relaxed while playing with on weaknesses. Practices also come to an end. Nevertheless, the leadership. Andy Smithline plays each other is certain to achieve. are an opportunity for teammates players are ending their season on first singles, Brandon Ellis plays Joe Albanese added, to help each other. a good note with happy memories first doubles, and Michael Chen “Whenever there is a close match, Senior Michael Chen de- from this very successful season. Track Teams Boast Great Individual Performances Hannah Hochman Staff Writer After a successful winter followed was The Penn Relays in Caparelli in the 200m and 100m fifth in the 200m, and the 4x100 season, the Harrison track team Philadelphia, PA. The relays were hurdles, Rula Samad in the 400m second-place finish of Amanda was confident going into the spring taken down for a three-day meet hurdles and the triple jump, Ashley Friedman, Olivia Caparelli, Hannah season. Starting off with a huge at the University of Pennsylvania, DelliPaoli in the 800m, Amanda Hochman and Shawn Caparelli. team of more than a hundred ath- where college and professional Friedman in the long jump, Han- The next large team-scoring letes, there was ample opportunity athletes were competing. The girls’ nah Hochman in the 100m, and meet was the Section 1 Class B for new talent to arise. 4x100, and 4x400 of Shawn and Michelle Aguirre in the Pentathlon. championship. The boys’ team After a series of dual meets, Olivia Caparelli, Rula Samad, Ash- At meets like the Somers In- came in sixth overall, but individu- the team competed at The Fulton ley Dellipaoli, Hannah Hochman, vitational, and the Loucks Games, als that medaled at the meet were Invite. This was most special to and Sam Shopovick, competed the competition was fierce, but Ben Konigsberg, placing first in the Harrison team, as it was a and set personal records in both athletes continued to hit personal the 100m, Coby Lefkowitz placing home meet held in honor of long relays. The boys’ 4x100 and 4x400 bests. At the Westchester County second in the 110 hurdles, Jacob time Harrison track coach Dennis of Jacob Seidman, Sebastion Cor- Championships, the teams were Seidman placing third in the pole Fulton This meet was different tes, Gio Valdes, Ben Kongisberg, up against the best athletes in the vault, and the 4x100 gaining third. due to its limited entries -- limiting Chris D’Antona, Trey Wasilesky, county. Even with stiff competition The girls’ team finished fifth overall, one athlete per event from each and Ryo Inkyo also competed at from teams like New Rochelle and but individuals that medaled were team to compete for highly com- the meet. Mount Vernon, Harrison did well. Michelle Aguire, placing third petitive events. The boys’ team The league championships The boys placed ninth overall, but in the pentathlon, and Amanda finished in fourth place; the girls’ were the next big meet, and both had some outstanding individual Friedman, Olivia Caparelli, Hannah team finished in third. Some of teams were very successful. The performances from Ben Konigs- Hochman and Shawn Caparelli the individuals who were named boys’ team finished second over- berg, placing third in the 100m securing first in 4x100. champions at the Fulton were Trey all, but the individual champions and second in the 400m hurdles, Looking forward, the re- Wasilesky in the 1600m, Sebastion were Jacob Seidman in the pole Coby Lefkowitz placing fourth in maining athletes are competing at Cortes in the 400m hurdles, Ben vault, Ben Kongisberg in the 400m the 110 hurdles, Trey Wasilesky the New York State qualifier meet Konigsberg in the 200m, Hannah hurdles and the 100m, Coby placing fourth in the 1600m, and on May 31-June 1. Any first or Hochman in the 200m, the boys’ Lefkowitz in the 110 hurdles, and the 4x100 squad placing fifth. The second place in these events with 4x800 relay team, and Rula Samad the boys’ 4x100 team. The girls’ girls’ team placed seventeenth qualifying times will move the ath- in the triple jump. team finished first overall, and the overall, but individual successes letes onto the state championship. Another exciting meet that individual champions were Shawn included Shawn Caparelli, placing

Husky Herald - Page 29 Girls’ Lacrosse Back to Winning Ways Melanie Singer Staff Writer

Looking back on last vious season were behind them. year’s winless season of girls’ The new season with a few new varsity lacrosse, this year’s sea- players allowed them to regroup son seemed questionable. With and reorganize – it was a chance a startling record last season for a better attitude. due to being introduced into a “I went into the season higher level league, it certainly hoping it wouldn’t be like last, was a tough year for the girls. “said captain Alex Misisco, “in- This season, though, everything cluding the fact that we went changed. The team was brought down a league this year. Once down a league this season. As we started winning our league such, they were pumped to win games, it got me excited because as many games as possible. it showed that we are actually a Coach Zappala, along with the good team and can work well new assistant coach Caitlin together.” Rooney, were ex- cited to see how the team played togeth- er and if they were The undefeated league champs! Courtesy of Alex Misisco year after playing on the field end, it didn’t matter. Harrison going to have good for many years. She used to pulled through and became the chemistry for the play attack, but the challenge undefeated league champs. upcoming season. of being the varsity’s new goalie Coach Zappala was ecstatic The season intrigued her. about this: started off roughly “I had a lot of fun this sea- “The girls worked very with a few losses son playing goalie,” said junior hard this season for this title,” he against Scarsdale Taylor Wolfe. “At the beginning said. “We worked a lot on offen- and Ossining in when I first started out at the po- sive rotations and on defense to early scrimmages. sition, I struggled a lot mentally mark their opponent girls. In the Zappala wanted just because I felt that if the ball end everything paid off!” to have the team went in the goal it was my fault. The team then went on to play higher-ranked I began to practice a lot outside play the first round of sectionals teams than Harrison of our team’s practices and soon against Horace Greeley. The to see how the girls The Huskies looking to score. my skills were enhanced and I year before, Harrison played would fare. Unfortu- Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org was getting better. It was defi- them and lost, but this time it was nately, the season began with a Other contests followed, nitely a totally new experience, a very close contest. Everyone lack of team chemistry. Coach including an away game at White but I’m really happy I did it!” was unsure if it was possible to Z noticed there were areas that Plains. Although they were not in The team continued to win beat this team, but after a season needed improvement. our league, the coaches thought league games after beating Bri- of successes, Harrison’s girls’ The season really got it would be a good challenge. arcliff, who were at the top of the lacrosse team was pumped started when the team had The game wasn’t an easy one, league. It was an away game and and ready for anything. The two their first league game against but the score ended at a 12-12 the conditions on their field were coaches believed that if the girls Keio Academy. The first half tie. Harrison began the game rough. The Harrison girls’ team worked well together and had started out questionably, due to strongly with two goals scored pulled through and was ahead of good chemistry, they could beat Keio’s fast speed and aggressive right off the bat. White Plains Briarcliff the entire game. Greeley. checks. Once the second half began to fight back aggressively After beating Briarcliff and They knew it wasn’t going came around, the lacrosse team with more goals. They were then tying White Plains, everyone to be easy and, in the end, it pulled it together and Harrison in the lead, but Harrison was on the team had a good feeling wasn’t. The season ended up be- began to pump up its offense, still in it to win it. Seniors Alex about being the league champs ing done when the game ended. while the defense held Keio Misisco and Cassidy Cohen, of their section. The last game of The lacrosse team had lost to in check. This resulted in the along with sophomore Marissa the season, against Keio Acad- Horace Greeley and they would team’s first win, but there would Goldstein and junior Sarah Ber- emy, would determine if Harrison not go onto the second round of be many more to follow. The girls man scored in the second half. was the league champions. The sectionals. were excited that they had won White Plains just couldn’t get team had played them once and While everyone was upset their first league game. past Harrison’s defense, as Abby beaten them, so they felt confi- that the season had to end that The next league game Burack and Erika Dattero headed dent they could defeat them a way, the girls’ varsity lacrosse they played was at Croton, which up a defensive effort that, along second time. Once again Keio team still had their title of being the girls’ lacrosse team won with with many others, stopped White fought back hard with their very undefeated league champs. For a 10-goal lead. They were on fire Plains from scoring on the team’s aggressive checks. The referees many on the team, that success and pumped because they knew new goalie, Taylor Wolfe. seemed to be oblivious to a lot is what really mattered. they had potential to win leagues. Wolfe decided to take on of these hard checks, but in the All the bad memories of the pre- the goalie role for the team this Husky Herald - Page 30 Successful Softball Run Comes to An End Brittany Wolfe Staff Writer “Just do it” is the say- Jenna Vaccaro and Christina game, playing strongly through faced the fifth-seeded Tap- ing and that’s exactly what the DiCarlo pitched consecutive the last inning. Their victory pan Zee Dutchies. The game Varsity Girls’ Softball team did winning games and fast innings. thrust them into the fourth seed remained scoreless for the first throughout this past season. The team’s outfielders also of the playoffs, just another step three innings, as Jenna Vaccaro Spring training in Florida proved proved to be strong, key team closer to the Championships. matched a dominating perfor- to be a spectacular start to the players. Still, with an outstand- “I feel excited to face mance by Tappan Zee’s Paulina season as the Huskies com- G u t k i n . petitively defeated several teams Eventu- from around the tri-state area. ally, Tap- Kicking off with a few scrimmag- pan Zee es, they were soon thrust into a broke whirlwind season with games t h r o u g h two to three times a week. Their w i t h a several wins quickly led them on flurry a fast track to Sectionals with The 2012 Varisty Softball Team of runs. Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org hope for the playoffs. W h i l e Ending their previous sea- Harrison son with a record of 17-3, they did get strived for even better this time one run around, yet fell just a game short. back in After losing several seniors from the bot- last season, the team continued Sweet smiles of success: the 2012 Varsity Girls’ Softball Team. Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org tom of to show great success on ac- the fifth, count of senior Jenna Webb’s ing season, they proved victori- some hard hitting teams and pre- ultimately their successful sea- outstanding hits to center field ous over various other highly pared for what is to come,” said son came to an unexpected end. and beyond as well as the other competitive Westchester teams. sophomore Kendra Deschamps. With a finishing record of 16-5, seniors, Alijah Webb, Allyson The Girls’ Varsity Softball Team With one win already secured, the Girls’ Varsity Softball Team Brabant and Alyx Scapperotti, ended strongly with a record of the team headed into the next has a lot to be proud of, and this prevailing on the field. First 15-4, and an opportunity at the game against Tappan Zee with season saw great hitting, fine year varsity player Kendra Des- Championships later in May. confidence, eager to continue pitching, and superb fielding that champs proved successful after In their first playoff game their successful run. provided excitement and hope several games as a competitive on Friday, May 25, the team beat On May 29, in the Class for the year to come. and talented first baseman. out the rain and won a close A quarterfinals game, the team Golf Team Practice Makes Par-fect Trent Lefkowitz Staff Writer

Harrison High School’s working on fine-tuning their boys’ golf team has been unstop- swings, it is very easy to lose pable on the course so far this their touch and not be able to year! The team is faced with a perform when it is time to play in unique situation that hardly any matches. That is also why it is ex- other team at the school has to tremely beneficial for the golfers deal with: there is nowhere on to practice shots that will be use- school grounds for them to prac- ful for them in competition. The tice. This might be a problem for team begins practice by playing The Golf team poses. Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org a different sport, but fortunately a few warm up holes, and then senior Mike DiTursi. DiTursi will team all conference for Section for the golf team, there are end- they work on more specific shots continue playing golf next year 1, League A. less beautiful golf courses to that they can utilize during the at Rollins College in Florida. He Under the tutelage of Mr. play in Westchester County. matches. There are many differ- played well enough during the Ciavarella, the golf program has The home courses of the team ent ways that people character- regular season to qualify for the improved exponentially. As the are Westchester Country Club ize success on the golf course, Section 1 Tournament, which team is losing several seniors, and Brae Burn Country Club, but according to sophomore took place at Mahopac Golf the returning underclassmen but the team has played at other Brett Saviano, a successful day Club and Sleepy Hollow Country must step up and maintain the fantastic courses in Rye, Rye on the course involves “shooting Club from May 22-23. DiTursi winning environment that has Brook, and Mount Kisco. as low a score as you can, while finished the tournament tied for developed over these past few Senior captain Mike Di- still having fun with the people fifteenth place, a disappointing years. This year was incredibly Tursi, and junior Kevin Daraio led you are playing with.” three shots away from qualify- successful for the golf team, and the boy’s team to a 6-5 record One of the players on the ing for the state championships. with some additional practice, to begin the season. Practice is team that was able to shoot low In addition to qualifying for the next year’s team can swing for very important to the golf team, while enjoying himself on the sectional tournament, the senior even greater results. because if they do not keep course this past season was star also was named to the third Husky Herald - Page 31 Section 1 Class A Champs! Ray Corona Sports Editor As the Huskies ended the gave up just one run and struck ted in, while Shang-Li Polera has ball to Jack McCarthy, leading season with an astonishing 16-4 out three. a team leading three home runs. to a double play. Eventually record, many knew that the team Austin Pollack was ec- Alex Beckett had the potential to make a deep static after his homer, saying, and Steven run in the playoffs. With a 20-0 “To get a home run in any game DeLeo have victory over Port Chester in their is huge, but to hit a go ahead also provided last game, the Huskies came home run in the playoffs is just a spark to the into the playoffs with plenty of amazing. It was a great moment lineup, with momentum, with many feeling that I’ll never forget.” Beckett bat- optimistic about the post-season. Next up was Kennedy ting .329 and “We knew coming into Catholic, and the Huskies would DeLeo driving the playoffs that we would be a cruise to an 8-0 win. Offensively, in 14 runs. threat,” says junior Tyler Hart. the Huskies dominated with W h i l e “We ended the season strong Shang-Li Polera hitting another the Huskies and knew that we could match home run, and Rafaelle Macchia look to con- up against anyone.” driving in two runs. Bruckner tinue their run The Huskies would match would again pitch for another in the play- up against the Nanuet Golden win, striking out six in seven offs, the team Knights in their first playoff game. scoreless innings. has restored Despite committing two errors, The Huskies have cer- their place as the Huskies would prevail, win- tainly succeeded expectations a top team ning 5-1. Senior Shang-Li Polera for this season, having an im- in the Sec- would finish the game 3-3, hav- pressive 19-4 record. On the tion. As this ing a pair of doubles along with pitching staff, Max Bruckner year’s seniors a home run. The Huskies would and Michael Forgione have led graduate, the also gain support with another the way. Bruckner, only allow- current juniors masterful pitching performance ing four earned runs to date, will have the by ace Max Bruckner, who struck has posted a 0.62 earned run pressure of out ten in the complete game win. average, along with striking out continuing In their next matchup 63 batters. Forgione has been a H a r r i s o n ’ s against the Somers Tuskers, work horse, pitching 48 total in- winning ways. the Huskies would need to rely nings and having a .186 batting “It has on some clutch hitting for the average against him. In total, the been one win. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of Huskies’ pitching staff has struck great season the third, junior Austin Pollack out 153 batters, all while having for us,” says would put the Huskies ahead a combined 2.25 E.R.A. junior Jack with one swing of the bat. After Along with strong pitching, M c C a r t h y . the go-ahead two-run homer by the Huskies have seen a ton of “While we do Pollack, the Huskies would not offensive production. The lineup look ahead for look back, winning 3-1. Once has a combined .310 batting next year and The ace takes the mound. Courtesy of Max Bruckner again, the Huskies would get average and a .439 slugging hope to continue winning, we workhorse ace Max Bruckner strong pitching, this time from percentage. Rafaelle Macchia need to make sure we get the came in, replacing Sassono in southpaw Michael Forgione, who leads the team with 15 runs bat- job done this year, and that’s to the seventh. The game would win it all.” stay knotted at two until the The Hus- bottom of the tenth, when Tyler kies took on ninth- Hart doubled and Jake Zuckman seeded Byram walked. Byram Hills changed Hills at Dutchess pitchers, but the change worked Stadium on the in Harrison’s favor. Slosberg, last day of May. the new pitcher, walked Shang- The game Li Polera and then Alex Beckett, became largely giving the Huskies a hard-fought a pitcher’s duel, 3-2 extra innings victory and the with starter Mike Class A championship! Forgione provid- Bruckner pitched the final ing some qual- three and two-thirds innings for ity innings. Yet the win, refusing to come out, when two batters even though he had pitched reached on errors the team to a victory just two in the top of the days earlier. The Huskies now sixth, Luke Sas- receive a bye, next heading into sano came in and the regional final. Teammates congratulate Austin on the long ball. Courtesy of Austin Pollack induced a ground

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