Senior Lounge in Limbo by CODY JACOBS
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“A beacon of truth.” Issue 1, Volume 36 HuntingtonDispatch High School Oakwood and McKay Roads Huntington, NY 11743 08 Senior lounge in limbo by CODY JACOBS NOVEMBER Have you been curious about PHOTO: MIKE MCCOURT the possibility of a closed cam- news in short pus, dreaming and hoping it will Lau, Payne at top of class never happen? Well, unfortunate- Seniors Chris Lau and ly the possibilities are endless. Dylan Payne have been named Dr. Leonardi is exploring all the the valedictorian and salutatori- ideas with her colleagues. In the tan, respectively, of the Class of future Huntington High School 2009. might work with a Pizza or Chi- These honors are awarded nese restaurant for bulk orders of to the students with the highest takeout for the seniors. cumulative grade point aver- This would require a great ages in their class, and are met deal of student involvement and with praise from the entire stu- commitment. In the event that the dent body. campus is closed, the smaller caf- eteria will be turned into a senior Derbyshire visits HHS class lounge. Many options have been In mid-October, Mr. considered for the student lounge, Baronʼs journalism class was including possible computer ac- visited by John Derbyshire, a cess, takeout orders, and comfort- nation-wide known freelance able seating. Eventually another WEST MATT PHOTO: writer whose articles can be lounge would be built outside, Seniors Mike Crawford (left) and Kevin Freeman (right) enjoy their lunch at KFC. Next yearʼs senior class found in magazines such as the near the garage. Both lounges may have to eat lunch in the school cafeteria, as plans to construct a “Senior Lounge” have come to a halt. National Review and the Ameri- would require a large amount of can Conservative. fundraising, especially the out- ments or time tables seem to have to be taken and he did not know a reality, there will be a combi- Mr. Derbyshire has been side one. The student government been made on the closure of the when it would be. Mr. Finello nation effort of the students and writing since the 1980ʼs, and is already raising money for the open campus. The fi rst time any- was a man of few words. Noth- staff on a senior student lounge. If has written four books. possible student lounges with one mentioned the closed campus ing can be done until Mr. Finello any meetings are going to be held He spoke to the class about The Brick Project. For those of option was two years ago by Dr. takes action on that letter and an- about the closed campus situation his experiences and routines you thinking that a closed cam- Leonardi. She sent a letter to Mr. nounces his position. Everything parents, teachers, and staff will be as a writer, giving students an pus means there will be a replace- Finello, the superintendent, mid seems to be a mystery, and no one informed. To be ready for a pos- idea of what life as a journalist ment senior privilege, youʼre out last year expressing her concerns can be sure of what 2009/2010ʼs sible closed campus in the fall of is like. of luck. about the open campus. When future might hold. However, 2009, an approval before the bud- As this issue of The Dis- contacted at his district offi ce, Mr. some things are known. If the BY LENA FREED patch came to print, no set agree- Finello said that no action has yet closed campus petition becomes see LOUNGE on page 2 INSIDE FEATURES ‘Kids Funding Kids’ in Africa page 3 OPINION The Dispatch’s Presidential Endorsement: page 6 GOLDSTEIN AMANDA PHOTOS: Students at St. Justinʼs school in Ghana (left) read used childrenʼs books donated to them by the “Kids Funding Kids” program. A St. Justinʼs teacher (right) poses with some other donated materials. ENTERTAINMENT by AMANDA GOLDSTEIN and AIDS education, which costs created a pen-pal system, so that and both the students and faculty $3,000 per year. We also send used the children at the school feel at Huntington High School, a Tour de The children of St. Justinʼs childrenʼs books, which they val- really connected to where and difference in the lives of the stu- School, in Ghana, Africa, live in ue a great deal. whom their sup- dents at St. Justinʼs School can be extreme poverty under squalid In September of port is coming made. You can help get involved Delicatessens conditions. Many of their fami- 2005 we started “Many of their from. These let- by raising money, writing a letter lies are stricken with AIDS and working with families are ters truly make or donating gently used childrenʼs our assistance is greatly needed. Jenny Coley, an impact on books. These children are in des- page 8 I am involved in an organization an African mis- stricken with the children perate need of any aid that they INDEX called, Kids Funding Kids, which sionary for the AIDS and our of St. Justinʼs can get and would appreciate your Homecoming...............pg. 2 supports the St. Justinʼs School Anglican-Epis- school. We have help. When they receive either a Election Coverage.............4 in Africa. We provide assistance copal Dioceses assistance is received many letter, a book or money for treat- Basement Horrors.............5 by donating used books to build of Accra, Ghana. greatly needed.” letters back, in ments they are encouraged not to Point/Counterpoint............7 libraries, and fi nancial support for She helps us by which they ex- give up. If you are interested in Whatʼs Hot/Not.................7 AIDS medical treatment and edu- transporting the pressed great helping in anyway please contact Teacher Feature.................9 cation. books and money to the school. gratitude for what we have done Amanda Goldstein for more in- Sports..................back page We are trying to raise money In addition to raising money for them. formation. to supply them with nursing care and sending books we have also With the help of Jenny Coley, The Dispatch 2 NOVEMBER08 NEWS Homecoming split due to poor weather by LAUREN CAMPBELL Once the rain began, Dr. Leonardi homecoming games.” On the students from each class worked tle the Harborfi elds tornadoes in called the members of the student other side, Dr. Leonardi stated diligently on their class fl oats for a challenging game that ended in As every student attending council as well as school person- that “These changes will only six hours straight, from 6 pm until an ill-fated loss with a fi nal score Huntington High School knows, nel in for a meeting to discuss serve to lengthen the celebratory 12 am. The theme for the 2008 of 17-19. However, the game this yearʼs homecoming festivi- the fate of homecoming week- spirit that surrounds this event.” class fl oats was board games. proved to be thrilling, with many ties were split into two weekends end. The consensus was that all As the end of the school The freshman class of 2012 de- twists and turns, and Huntington due to an unfortunate spell of rain indoor activities were to be held day neared on September 26th, cided to base its fl oat off the game fans kept good spirits despite the during the weekend of Septem- as scheduled, but the outdoor ac- the students and faculty of HHS Twister. The sophomore class of loss. ber 26th. Originally, Homecom- tivities were to be postponed until piled into the gym to attend the 2011 chose to decorate their fl oat At half time, the High step- ing weekend was to consist of the weekend of October 3rd and 2008 pep rally. Students cheered like The Game of Life. The junior pers and the marching band each fl oat night on the night of Friday, 4th. Thus, the pep rally and dance on their peers as members of the (2010) classʼ fl oat was inspired performed outstanding shows. September 26th, the homecom- remained as planned, but fl oat varsity sports teams were intro- by the game Monopoly. Lastly, Then the class fl oats were dis- ing football game during the night, the football game, and the duced. Adding to the mix, the the senior class of 2009 went played and the winning fl oat was afternoon of Saturday,Saturday, parade were postponed. high steppers performed their with the childhood classic Can- announced—the seniors with their September 27th, and Some students were current dance routine, featuring dyland. The seniors described Candyland fl oat. Next, the Royal the homecoming disappointed by the de- fl ips and splits, with perfection. their reason of choosing Candy- Court was introduced, which dance during the eve- cision to create a split The Blue Devil Marching Band land because “it represents a part included homecoming queen ning after the football homecoming, but others also played a spectacular stand- of every one of us; colorful, fun, nominees Caitlin Ortiz, Christina game. However,However, as were thrilled about it. ing performance of their routine, and containing personality.” The Boshko, Lindsay Hackett, and the clouds rolled in Kelsey Iwanicki com- Bacchanale. Overall, the pep next morning these fl oats were Kristy Lyons, and homecoming and the skies dark- mented, “Homecoming rally was a success and many stu- paraded down New York Avenue king nominees Joe Brown, Matt ened, everything seemed differentdifferent than in dents left the gym with smiles on in the homecoming parade. Also Miller, Steve Perini, and Brian changed. the past. Neither game was their faces, and a renewed sense in the homecoming parade were Ruggiero. Superintendent John f i ll e d with as much of Huntington Blue Devil pride.