NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.8 WALPOLE, MA 02081 ------Page 19 Page schools Lacrosse wins Herget wins Lacrosse Imbusch clarified that the WHS hand book specifically states that carsbe can searched if “[The deemed police] don’t warrant necessary. need here a search as long ed them as in, I’ve which I now, right invit of as that confirmed Imbusch did,” he added. he is not sure about what is to come in the future in terms of drug sweeps. “At drug another for plan no have I point this school next the “If Imbush, said sweep,” year starts and everything’s clean, we find nothing and no one is drinking and no one is doing drugs, we don’t need to do a drug sweep.” Imbusch plans to explore the community’s reaction this to drug sweep and discuss the search with the school school superintendent committee before and making any decisions concerning the future of drug and alcohol safety at Walpole High. one of her friends on Facebook doing a senior walk at her school. In light of the positive feedback from both dents stu and faculty, McMenimen hopes to make the senior event. McMenimen said, “I walk want to do an annual it again, I want to make it better, and I want to try to do it so that more peo ple at the school can participate too.” or at school-sponsored events,” Imbusch. “I have an said obligation to keep drugs and alcohol outside this school.” During the noth drug but lot, parking sweep, the in cars alcohol in found was building. school the within found was ing In terms sponse of to the the search, that community’s he Imbusch has re said received I and piece, negative the understand “I mixed reviews. Im said piece,” positive the understand that thought the understand do “I busch. perhaps this was an infringement people’s rights; on I understand that [stu dents] don’t leave [their] constitutional rights at the door of the school house.” - - - - - Graphic/Angela Pyne Page 14 Page Volume XIX, issue VI Volume Unique College Majors Senior Stina Cofsky high-fives younger students at the elementarySenior Stina Cofsky high-fives Road. younger school she attended, Old Post Photo/Lindsay Cordopatri the sweep, only “inanimate objects.” Imbusch noted that the search was not school, entire the throughout conducted and that rooms that be were searched picked to were chosen “[The idea randomly. for a drug sweep] started with a conversation I had with the po seemed just alcohol and drugs when lice school in either found consistently be to “lock and hold” procedure, that doors meaning to classrooms should remain locked and students should not be per this During rooms. their leave to mitted time, police officersWalpole from and other towns used canine units to search school the around and school the within parking lot for drugs and “Students were alcohol. class, sent down the taken hall, and then the out of dog the went in and said just Imbusch. sniffed According to bags,” Imbusch, no individuals were searched during the opportunity to mer teachers. “It visit was good to their see the all old for memories we had and we where all started from together kids,” as little said senior who visited many of his John old teachers. Eng from came walk the for idea The Jingozian, lish teacher and Student Advi Council sor Kerry McMenimen when she saw ------June 2016 Pages 10-11 Pages By Emily Martin By Andrea Traietti Andrea By Editor-in-Chief Elect Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Elect Editor-in-Chief College Map College Imbusch institutes drug search on prom day Imbusch institutes drug search and walked down halls the filled with student-lined clapping and cheers. During the walk, counted many seniors that re they to had spend the their time chance with friends elementary “The senior walk was from super fun not only because we school could literally take a remi also but lane, memory down walk days. to talked haven’t we that kids with nisce Rockwood. Molly senior said awhile” in After the walk, many students had When kindergarteners their first embark day on of school, they seldom think about what their graduation will look like, who they will be as son a per when they work graduate, they will have and done to wear the what cap and gown. And when students fi nally get to the end of their senior year, they rarely take a second to look back. On May 23, seniors got that chance. go to classes their left seniors p.m., 1 At to their respective elementary schools school intercom and announced students that and faculty were to go into a pole High students and Walpole com munity members have discussed implications the of the sweep and have many struggled to actually happened understand during what the search. “The intended goal [of was the twofold,” search] said Principal Stephen Imbusch. “One was to sage send that we a can’t have drugs mes and al cohol at school, and was the to try other and get goal drugs and out of alcohol the hands of kids on prom day.” In the morning, Imbusch came over the Police High school officers with enteredconducted canine a Walpole drug units sweep on and May the 20, day of prom. Since then, Wal Seniors visit old elementary schools Seniors visit the halls of their former of 2016 stroll Graduates of the class Police officers and K-9ssearch Walpole High for drugs and alcohol

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Rebellion to ho P Page 2 Page Walpole High School Walpole News Editor By Julia Sandquist Class of 2016 whstherebellion.com facebook.com/therebellion twitter.com/whstherebellion instagram: @whstherebellion twitter.com/whstherebellion whstherebellion.com facebook.com/therebellion Film Festival graduates WHS Dance Company threw their caps in the air at citement the of starting ex a new chapter in their lives, all while parents, parents, brothers, grand sisters, and friends cheered ecstatically in the stands. handed out, Senior Class President Ian Fair led the class in the turning of the tassels, which symbolizes one’s trans formation from a student to a gradu ate. Immediately following the formal announcement of their graduation, the Walpole High School Class of 2016 ic awards, in addition to several schol He students. deserving many to arships, then welcomed Superintendent Lincoln Gallivan Nancy Chairperson and Lynch to the stage to distribute the diplomas. Once the final diploma had been person she is today. She encouraged her encouraged She today. is she person classmates to work hard in the for future, never to them reminded also she but get the teachers and friends in Walpole who have helped them along the way. Mr. speech, her concluded Porter After athlet and academic presented Imbusch ing one’s heart is what will ultimately lead a person to success. Porter, on the other hand, reminisced on her memo ries of growing up and in Walpole, she explained how these experiences in her hometown have shaped her into the troduced Salutatorian Mike and Kaitlin Sullivan Valedictorian Porter. In his speech, Sullivan focused on the future of Walpole High and School he expressed graduates, that graduation was a commencement rather than an end follow that acknowledged also He ing. der specific gowns—white for females and blue for High graduates have worn in the males—that past. Walpole The ceremony began with sentation the of pre the senior class gift, and Principal Stephen Imbusch then in This year, the procession of students looked drastically different from years past, as both male and females blue wore gowns in an attempt to be more inclusive to students who felt may have uncomfortable wearing the gen On a rainy Sunday afternoon on June 5, June on afternoon Sunday rainy a On the 142nd graduating class of Walpole Turco B. John the onto out stepped High time. last the for together Field Memorial Page 2 News June 2016

THE 14TH ANNUAL WALPOLE FILM FESTIVAL

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The Film Festival shows new depth and artistic ability in high school film making

By Devin McKinney presented in between Staff Writer films as opposed to in past years where The fourteenth annual Walpole High they were distribut- School Film Festival did not fail to im- ed after the conclu- press with its ten diverse and entertain- sion of the movies. ing movies this year; however, there Another new as- were many new behind-the -scenes pect of the festival influences that brought new -dimen was the distribu- sion to the festival as a whole. For tion of awards. one, this year, the crews transitioned This year, the to a new dual audio system that bet- awards were given tered the audio quality of the films, out by Walpole High which required a greater time commit- School alumni who at- ment than in past years. Additionally, tend or attended film school there were three documentaries fea- and work in the film industry. tured in the festival, “Loss and Love,” The awards ceremony included the “Pride” and “We are Strong,” which announcement of ten awards which (TSTs). Among all covered powerful topics and por- included the following: Best Art Di- them was “Mad trayed their messages meaningfully. rection: Felicia Romeo, Katie Mc- Max,” which clev- “[These three movies] opened up a Govern for “Static”; Best Music: erly cut together new avenue for documentaries in the Rishab Mathur for “RuFiske Cube”; scenes of senior future; traditionally we have made doc- Best Cinematography: Felicia Romeo Max Simons umentaries on sports, yet these three for “Static”; Best Screenplay: Kristin yelling and argu- explored very different and relevant Mich, Emma Lochhead, Drew Morrier, ing. In addition, topics as well as emotions that every- Katie Fenton for “Poetic License”; Best “The Redenant”—a day students deal with,” said Michael Editing: Dan Mullen, Lisa Regan, Ty- play on “The Rev- Alan, Film Festival advisor. ler Barry for “RuFiske Cube”; enant”—featured ju- Junior Liv DiPasca Best Supporting Per- nior Nathaniel “Red” co-directed one of formance: Tess Lan- Kelley’s journey into this year’s docu- “Seeing all caster for “RuFiske the woods and encounter mentaries, “We the hard work Cube”; Best Lead with a “man-bear” played Are Strong.” Performance: by junior Ryan Betro. “We made this that everyone put in Katie McGov- Nathaniel Kelley, the movie with the ern for “Static”; lead actor in “Adventure intention to throughout the year Best Director: Club” and the star in the hopefully elimi- shine on screen was Felicia Romeo, TST “The Redenant,” said, nate some of the Katie McGov- “I think that the film festival negative stigma truly mind blow- ern, Matt Moriarty is a really great thing because that surrounds men- ing.” for “Static”; Best [having] something that stu- tal illness and open Faculty Performance: dents, faculty and the communi- up the discussion about Michael Alan (who re- ty as a whole can get behind and mental health,” said DiPasca. spectfully refused his award) be a part of really shines a light on Two of this year’s documentaries, for “Poetic License”; Best Film: Static. how great Walpole High really is.” “Pride” and “We are Strong,” were “Seeing all the hard work everyone put Whether with these cleverly named featured alongside the movies “Static” in throughout the year shine on screen trailers or with senior Rich Me- and “RuFiske Cube” at the ever-an- was truly mind blowing,” said senior neide’s signature and strategic con- ticipated red carpet awards ceremony, Katie McGovern during the acceptance sumption of Utz chips in most of the which took place on Thursday, May 19. speech for the Best Picture award. movies, the film festival proved to be Page design/ Abby Hile The ceremony was orchestrated differ- Played between movies, there was an event that kept audiences engaged ently this year because awards were a multitude of Top Secret Trailers throughout the course of the night.

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APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ACTIVITY AWARD SENIOR NICOLE BOGRETT Nicole would not typically be nominated in this category, but I am nomi- EMILY BALL AND ELIZABETH FOLEY MS. KAY nating her now because of her much improved work ethic in history. May- I needed help in serving refreshments at the NHS Induction Ceremony be this is really more appropriate for May SOM, but I am considering this and asked if any of my students would be able to come and help me out. a late April/early May submission. Nicole has really turned on her perse- verance in the last month or so to make sure she does well in the course Libby and Emily volunteered and gave up their time on a school night to and hands everything in that is required. In my experience, a complete 180 cut cake and serve it to the NHS students and their families. There were a from most seniors during this time. Nicole has pressure to finish the re- search paper this year, due on the last day of class for her. This is something couple hundred people there and it was hot in the Science lobby, but Em- most seniors do not have to worry about in their last few days of school. ily and Libby were cheerful and helpful, and it put my mind to rest know- She has been staying after, seeing me during homeroom, and checking in with me during her free periods to make sure she is staying on track. She ing this was one less thing I had to think about on Wednesday night. is determined to make sure she does not have to take the final, and is doing everything in her power to make sure that she accomplishes this. Again, at this point in the year, that is the opposite work ethic of most seniors. I am proud to nominate Nicole; she deserves this for her work in history class. CLASS OF THE MONTH Ms. Rafferty US HISTORY II PERIOD 6 MR.SZYMANSKI It’s always great when you can have teaching and learning and a lot of fun all in JUNIOR CATHERINE ALEX It is a pleasure to have Catherine in my Spanish class. She takes pride one class. The kids in this class make me laugh daily. They enjoy history and in her work, always asks questions to make sure she is completing as- are inquisitive. The class has a personality all its own that is hard to describe. signments correctly, and is thoughtful about her writing. Catherine puts in the effort to learn from her mistakes and improve her work. Additionally, When I tell a personal story or give an anecdote, they are especially attentive. Catherine works well with all students in the class. She is flexible, inquisi- If someone fails to do something (take notes, bring a pencil etc.) there are a tive and motivated, which makes her a “go to” student in the class when it chorus of kids that will say, “kids these days Ski; hell in a handbasket.” It’s comes to collaboration. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Catherine this year. Mrs. Osborne funny every single time. It is noteworthy that I almost never have to wake anyone up—always a nice feature of a class. This class performs well academi- SOPHOMORE ANA SULLIVAN Geometry does not come easily to Ana, but rather than throw in the cally and is motivated, and I so look forward to seeing them each and every day. towel she works even harder. Ana is one of the few students who regu- larly take advantage of math lab and extra help. She is always prepared for class and ready to work. Ana is more concerned about understand- CITIZEN OF THE MONTH ing concepts than she is about the grade, which is refreshing to see. She is hard working and dedicated, trying to make sense of the Geo- ARCHANA APTE MRS. JORDAN metric concepts. In the month of April, Ana’s perseverance paid off, Archana is a shining example of an outstanding WHS student and citizen of yielding some of her best assessment scores of the year. She earned a our school community. She brings a high degree of intelligence, skill, and grade in the B range on a chapter test that covered numerous concepts enthusiasm to all her endeavors. At the end of April, Archana volunteered to about polygons, and she had one of the highest scores in her class on the first similarity quiz. Ana is respectful and kind in class. She has of- bring together a diverse group of student poets and friends by creating the first fered on multiple occasions to erase the board for me. Ana is a pleasure annual Student Poetry Night in the Media Center. It was one of the most fun to have in class. I proudly nominate her for April student of the month. and enjoyable events the library has ever hosted. Because of her commitment Mrs. Kathleen Milne to advertise the event, encourage participation, host several planning meetings, and even bake some delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies, nine student FRESHMAN MATTHEW SPRINGER Matt is currently in his second semester of freshman PE. Usually, students had a lovely evening around the fireplace sharing their innermost thoughts, take one semester of PE and then move on to health or another elective. Matt fears, hopes and dreams with one another via their personal poems. Archana had a scheduling conflict and was forced to take the same PE class with the herself is a brilliant writer who composed a poem on the spot. Archana re- same teacher for consecutive semesters. Instead of being negative about spects everyone and makes everyone feel genuinely welcome. It was her idea the repetitive lessons, Matt had a cheerful outlook and excelled in all units. to invite the lone student who was waiting for a ride by herself in the hallway Matt has a great attitude and brings a tremendous amount of optimism to the class. I would like to recognize Matt Springer for staying upbeat and posi- to join in. She and others made the student feel part of the group which was tive, accepting all challenges and choosing to live a healthy, active lifestyle. especially nice. Thank you Archana for all of your hard work and enthusiasm! Mr. Kampper Page 4 News June 2016 Beloved teachers retire after years at Walpole High e Spr Spanish teacher Joanne Sprague nn ag prepares to leave Walpole High u By Grace Sewell attended school. In her near three de- a Assistant Business Manager-Elect cades of teaching here at Walpole High, o e Sprague coached the girls varsity ten- J After twenty seven years of educating nis team for seven years with an over- students at Walpole High School, Span- all record of 117 wins and 35 losses. ish teacher Joanne Sprague will retire at When the school year comes to a close, the conclusion of the 2016 school year. Sprague plans to travel Europe with the As a first generation American, her company of her husband to kick off her father encouraged her to keep her Ital- retirement. She also hopes to have time ian language skills intact at home, to read, walk, cook and learn how to ride while only speaking English at school. a bike again so she can ride the Cape “I believe [the encouragement Cod Shining Sea bikeway of Falmouth. from my father] fostered my love Recently, Sprague and her family for languages and learning about welcomed their first grandson, Char- other cultures,” said Sprague. lie, with whom she looks forward to Sprague’s early involvement with for- spending quality time during her re- eign language ultimately sparked her tirement. Sprague will miss not return- interest in educating young people with ing in September with her cowork- her vast knowledge. When a teaching ers who have become like family. job opened in the Walpole High School After teaching over 4,000 students, foreign language department, Sprague Sprague will miss helping teenag- 27 years at Walpole High was thrilled to have an opportunity to ers to learn and the supportive par- teach in the community where she had ents she has met along the way.

History teacher Karen Sullivan retires from teaching at Walpole High u en S lliv By Anna Van der Linden ciology, Psychology and all levels of a Editor-in-Chief US History. During her years in the r Social Studies wing, she has formed a n After spending two decades in close bonds with her colleagues K the Social Studies wing of Walpole who she described as passionate, de- High, Karen Sullivan will be retir- voted, emotional, and hilarious. Sul- ing at the close of this school year. livan also shared a memory of her She hopes to work part-time teach- time with her fellow history teachers: ing a continuing education class “It will be impossible to recreate our and also become involved in vari- lunches where the topics can range ous community service projects. from the most intense political debates “I hope to take the time to appreci- to who is most deserving of the So- ate the simple things in life and be open cial Studies 'Ass of the Month' award, to new experiences,” said Sullivan. an award for which I am a multiple Sullivan started student teaching recipient—most recently for falling at the age of 42 and has had hun- down when attempting to sneak out dreds of students under her tutelage. of a Faculty Meeting,” she said. “My “They have had a tremendous impact hope for WHS is that it can prepare stu- on me. They have humbled me with dents for a changing world and remain their intellect, inspired me with their true to the core strengths that I found creativity, made me laugh at myself, when I arrived in 1996 — a supportive and want to be better,” said Sullivan. administration, a passionate faculty In her twenty years at Walpole High, and a student body that values schol- 20 years at Walpole High Sullivan has taught Economics, So- arship and integrity,” said Sullivan.

Page design/ Max Simons June 2016 Editorials Page 5 Commencement speeches should be open to all seniors Administration needs to create a process for selecting speakers at future graduations Graphics/ Angela Pyne By The Editorial Board nated for salutatorian and valedictorian. Even though the salutatorian and A staple of Walpole High School’s grad- valedictorian may not be the se- uation ceremonies has always been the lected speakers for the address, they speeches. Each year, the valedictorian should still receive special recogni- and salutatorian of the graduating class tion at the ceremony. Both top stu- write and deliver speeches that they be- dents should either be called up first lieve represent their grade honorably. to receive their diplomas or be men- The controversy of last year’s valedic- tioned with the award-winning stu- torian speech, however, where the vale- dents and recipients of scholarships. dictorian plagiarized a speech about In order to make this process worth- Chipotle, has brought to light whether while and possible within all the chaos limiting the speakers to valedictorian of senior year, applications to be a speak- and salutatorian is the best choice. er at commencement should be due in Last year’s scandal proved that the January of the graduation year so that top students in the class are not nec- thereof, Walpole High should create a class, Walpole High should institute committee members have enough time essarily the best writers or speakers. committee designated to specifically a strict application process to find the to review all speeches and find the best Walpole High needs to create a process choose speakers for the graduation. Any most qualified students. Each applicant representatives of the graduating class. to select speakers for commencement. student in the graduating class should should have to submit their speech to Graduation speeches are supposed to Currently, since the top two students are be made eligible to be a commence- a committee of teachers who will then be relatable and memorable. If a more typically self-sufficient, there is little ment speaker. Though the valedictorian determine the best speeches. The school qualified student is not a contender review that is necessary in the writing and salutatorian are the top two stu- should also invest in software with the for valedictorian or salutatorian, they process. Students have the opportunity dents academically, that does not mean capability to scan for plagiarized work should not be barred from speaking to contact Lauren Culliton, the sole re- they are either the best writer or speaker in order to prevent the issue that oc- simply because they do not have the viewer of the speeches and head of the in their grade, let alone both. A student curred with the speech in 2015. The re- GPA. Writing and public speaking are English department, if they are strug- can be a phenomenal writer and lecturer maining hopefuls should then have an skills that even the smartest people gling with speech ideas or lacking con- while remaining at average standards in audition in which they read an excerpt may struggle with, but Walpole High fidence in their writing. The speakers classes. Not succeeding outstandingly of their speeches for the board to dem- is full of capable students: numerous and reviewer only meet to finalize the in all subjects puts them out of the run- onstrate their public speaking ability. students have won national awards for speeches the day of graduation practice, ning for valedictorian and salutatorian. After seeing a person’s speaking and their skills in writing and speaking. which provides a limited amount of time Aside from opening up the opportu- writing talent, the board should choose So why not utilize these impressive to make major changes or adjustments. nity to be a class speaker at gradua- two people to perform at graduation assets of the school to make gradua- To replace the current process, or lack tion to all members of the graduating in the slots that were originally desig- tion a truly unforgettable experience? Walpole High needs to im- Letter to the Editor: WHS PE teachers argue for the implementa- prove its gap year process tion of a four year physical education requirement The PE department would like to public school (MGL Chapter 71, Sec- Faculty needs to do more to explore the respond to last month’s Rebellion tion 3).” WHS’s PE requirement is under article that questioned the one se- the minimum set by the Massachusetts gap year options for interested students mester Physical Education gradu- Department of Education. Yet many By Andrea Traietti would consider taking a gap year for ation requirement. We respect the schools in Massachusetts do require Editor-in-Chief Elect various reasons. “If I took a gap year, I author’s opinions but wanted to high- four years of PE and still have their stu- would consider doing volunteer work light some inaccuracies in the article. dents attend top colleges/universities. The concept of taking a gap year in a developing country,” said senior WHS PE’s goal is to foster lifelong Physical Education in the United States was recently brought to national at- Julia Bagley. Senior Matt Moriarty fitness and physical activity. This is constantly fighting to prove our worth tention after President Barack Obama similarly said, “I would have liked to is accomplished by creating a posi- and be taken seriously as a subject. The announced that his oldest daugh- take a gap year to travel and learn about tive, safe judgement-free class en- PE department works hard to break the ter, Malia Obama, would be taking a subjects not touched upon in school.” vironment where students are ex- negative “gym” stereotype and make gap year following her high school One student from Walpole High ac- posed to many activities. In 10th-12th our PE classes a positive experience for graduation. Malia will be graduating tually has plans to take a gap year. grade PE classes, students are of- all regardless of athletic ability. Students this year, but she will begin college “I absolutely do not want to go right fered two activities per unit, then stu- considering taking PE classes should a year later than her peers, enroll- back into school after 12 years of it,” dents decide which activity to join. speak with a student who has already ing at Harvard University in the fall said senior Kyra Arsenault. “I think Massachusetts law states, “Physical ed- taken 10th-12th grade PE if unsure. of 2017. Malia, though a prominent gap years can give you a chance to ucation shall be taught as a required sub- -Walpole High School Health and figure, is far from an anomaly in find what you’re passionate about, ject in all grades for all students in the Physical Education Department terms of her post-high school plans. or at least become mature enough Her choice raises a few important to be ready to take on four years of Send a Letter to the Editor. Letters questions: What exactly is a gap college and take them seriously.” should be 200 words or fewer, and can be year, and should more students con- In regards to her post-high school sider taking one before college? plans, Arsenault will be tak- emailed to [email protected] A gap year is a period of “The ing a gap year to volunteer time (typically one year) option for a with the Americorps. Staff when some post-high gap year has be- “What I’m doing is a school students take a dream come true,” The Rebellion come a more viable year off before enter- said Arsenault. “I get Walpole High School’s newspaper is committed to informing the public, reflecting the students’ views, creating a public forum and serving as an educational medium. ing college or joining option and many others to work with kids Check out our website whstherebellion.com the workforce. Most have become more ac- in inner-city schools EDITORS-IN-CHIEF BLOG EDITOR Rachel Cerullo Meaghan Luong students who choose to cepting of the idea all year, and maybe Ellie Hilty Archana Apte Aidan Chariton Brenna Manning take a gap year do so in I’ll have an impact on Max Simons SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Craig Cieplik Katie Mazzotta in general.” Devin McKinney order to travel, take a break one kid who decides to Anna Van der Linden Hiromi Kondo Olivia Claus EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ELECT BUSINESS MANAGER Lindsay Cordopatri Delaney Murphy from the stresses of school, or work hard in school instead of Emily Martin Meghan O’Meara Mike Curran Emily O’Connell gain work and personal experience. dropping out, just by showing them Andrea Traietti ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Jacqueline Davis Maeve O’Connor In terms of the Walpole High com- love and belief in their potential.” NEWS EDITOR Erin Pitman Dana Demartino Cathrine Paul Caroline Pitman Julia Sandquist BUSINESS MANAGER ELECT Gabriella Donahue munity, students and faculty should The option for a gap year has become Angela Pyne EDITORIALS EDITOR Meghan Foley Michaela Donato continue to make improvements in a more viable option and many oth- Kevin Quinn Lauren Wigren ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER ELECT Grace Donovan Alyssa Rosen terms of understanding and explor- ers have become more accepting of ASSISTANT EDITORIALS EDITOR Grace Sewell Megan Fisher Grace Sewell ing gap year options. These improve- the idea in general. According to the Daanya Salmanullah STAFF WRITERS Libby Foley Lindsey Sullivan ments could help students who may American Gap Association, interest ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS Nirupa Abraham Kerstin Fontanez Melanie Weber Emily Luong Emily Ball Kate Gill benefit from the break of a gap year, in gap years has steadily increased re- John White Natalie Luongo Jeanine Bell Sophia Giovaniello and they could also help to instill a cently. AGA also reports that 90 per- PHOTOGRAPHERS SPORTS EDITOR Brynne Bergen Tara Gordon Julia Adams sense of confidence in students who cent of students who take a gap year David Moser Danielle Borelli Kristin Gotthardt Kayla Halloran Cameron Johnson are looking for a more non-tradi- enroll in college within a year. There- LAYOUT EDITOR Rebecca Boyajian Abby Hile Brenna Manning tional post-high school experience. fore, the WHS community should un- Kaitlin Brown Emily Butler Ciara Healy Maeve O’Connor PHOTO EDITOR Ben Brownsword In a survey conducted by The Re- derstand the benefits of gap years and Lillian Hunter Alex Otero Ellie Kalemkeridis Christian Carr-Locke bellion, many students said that they embrace them as a beneficial option. Julia Kane Mandy Scully Page 6 ADVERTISEMENTS June 2016 BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY

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ADVERTISE endeavors! HERE WITH THE -The Rebellion REBELLION June 2016 Features PAGE 7 SENIOR REFLECTIONS During the spring, The Rebellion asked seniors to submit reflections on what they learned over the past four years of high school. Many respondents recounted how the drastic changes they went through in both image and character affected the person they are today. Alexandra Otero Senior year can be de- walking up to get your diploma in learned to appreciate my real friends, scribed in the wise words that cap and gown, and your last day and that quality is better than quantity. of our boy Drizzy Drake: of high school: there just isn’t any- The squad, a solid six girls now, was al- “Man, what a time to be thing like it. There is absolutely noth- ways there for me, and two I have been alive.” Prom week, finals ing better than the anticipation leading close to since freshman year (shout-out week, up to these exciting moments and I to Jessie and Omac!). My parents got loved every minute of it. So much has me through it all as my number one changed; I’m proud of the person I’ve supporters and continuously replaced become and I’m grateful for every- my cracked iPhone screen. Four years one who helped me along the way. later, I’ve mastered what it means to Freshman year, I would definite- not let anyone’s words bring me down. ly have benefited from a -sur My only advice to the incoming fresh- vival guide. All I cared about man (good luck to my lil’ sister Jas- back in the day was how to mine) is to not let anyone make you use Facebook, Instagram and feel like you are worth less than you Snapchat, and my only fu- really are. And if you think a class Alex’s Journey: ture plans included walking to might be cool, take it—even if your Boyden Elementary School Subway with my squad on the friends aren’t taking it—because next half day. Nothing mattered you might become close to a whole Bird Middle School more than my Pink yoga pants new group of people. Take chances Walpole High School and Juicy sweatshirts. Also, as the and live your life for YOU. Here’s to years went by, the number of people the class of 2016 and to making the Fitchburg State University in my friend group slowly decreased. I next four years of our lives unreal. Madelyn Smith Packed into my mom’s Honda Pi- amazing people and made memories life is ending. Although it’s lot, my seven middle school best that I’ll never forget. I have also learned sad, I am excited for what’s friends and I went to freshman ori- to appreciate the people who have been next. At least I’ll always entation while blasting “Fifteen” there for me through it all: my friends, have TimeHop to keep these by Taylor Swift. I was so nervous my classmates and my Dance Compa- memories alive. Thanks Wal- to finally be going to high school. ny sisters. To those people, I say thank pole High for keepin’ it classy. All my knowledge of high school was you. High school is a time to grow and based on my two older brothers, My Su- learn and I have definitely done both. per Sweet 16 on MTV and the “Hit Me My senior year taught me to be Baby One More Time” music video; so, myself. I can now appreciate my freshman year was a hot mess. I cared my years in high school, too much about what people thought; and have learned to en- I didn’t treat high school as school; it joy the small every- was just a social place. I wish I could day things: my dad tell my freshman self that doing well insisting I give him in school does matter and that it’s okay a hug every morn- not to straighten your hair everyday. ing before I left for Luckily I joined Dance Company fresh- school, saying hi to Maddie’s Journey: man year and it really changed my way the kids I’ve known Elm Street Elementary School of thinking. It taught me what it really for so many years, means to dedicate all you have, and I and coming home Johnson Middle School take serious pride in being a four-year to the cutest boy in member. Although it sounds sappy, the world, my dog. It is Walpole High School through Dance Company and just Wal- hard for me to comprehend Franklin Pierce University pole High in general, I have met some that this important time of my Tyler Barry I feel like the only word ac- ing sweatpants every day, wore a few decided to dye my hair pink (which curate enough to describe me American Eagle shirts, and was just was basically a spontaneous deci- as a freshman is “noodle.” an utterly bland person. I performed sion I made, without knowing how it I didn’t own a single pair of below-average in my classes, and felt would turn out). These decisions gave jeans; I insisted on wear- no connection to the class material. me a lot of self-confidence, and I - en I had no interest in sports or clubs. It courage others to listen to their gut and wasn’t until the middle of sopho- make spontaneous decisions for them- more year that I realized just selves. Although these decisions may how bad the situation was seem insignificant, they still felt really that I had put myself in. great when I went through with them. I took a big step back and I guess the take-away from this would decided that I needed be that if even I can find self-confi- to switch things up. dence during high school, then anyone By senior year, I felt can. Doing things spontaneously tends as if I had managed to to feel really rewarding, and can give pull myself out of the you a lot more confidence than you Tyler’s Journey: pit I was in. I had been might think. If I hadn’t made some of Fisher Elementary School improving my grades, the impromptu decisions that I did, taking classes that fit I would probably still be that same Johnson Middle School my interests, spending a noodle from freshman year. My time lot of time after school at at Walpole High has definitely been Walpole High School film or robotics, and focusing an interesting ride, and I’m anxious to Wheaton College (MA) more on my image. I went out see what kinds of spontaneous deci- more, picked nicer outfits, and even sions I’ll end up making later in life.

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Angela Pyne Meaghan Kratz Mike Sullivan What TV show or movie best de- What was the dumbest reason you What’s your most embarrassing scribes your high school experience? got in trouble? moment from high school? Trainwreck The better question would be all the I got a nosebleed in the middle of an What’s your favorite school event? dumbest ways I got OUT of trouble. IR socratic seminar and had to run out Film Festival of the class and got blood all over my What’s your favorite book you read Which faculty member has had the papers. in high school? biggest impact on your life? What’s your favorite class you took? The Catcher in the Rye Ms. Kay or Mr. Bakale. I don’t know if AP European History What’s your favorite class you took? I’d be pursuing Classics in college if it AP Design weren’t for them. What will you miss most about high If you could do high school over What’s your favorite teacher quote? school? again, what would you do differently? “Country is just rap music for white The snacktime donuts Meet the people I’m friends with now people.” - Mr. Giblin If you could do high school over, sooner. what would you do differently? If you could do high school over Go to all the Dance Co performances. What advice would you give incom- again, what would you do differently? ing freshmen? I would join more clubs earlier on. I What’s your favorite teacher quote? Be outgoing, be daring, be yourself, met so many wonderful people and “You’re an academic farce.” and don’t care about what anyone had so little time left with them. -Mrs. O’Leary else thinks.

Hiromi Kondo Meg O'Meara Matt Moriarty What was the dumbest reason you Which faculty member has had the What’s your most embarrassing mo- got in trouble? biggest impact on your life? ment from high school? I got a detention for being late three Pamela O’Meara Performing at Pops Night only to find days in a row because I had double What’s your favorite teacher quote? out later that I had a rip down the en- pinkeye and a ripped toenail. “I can’t get you a boyfriend, but I can tirety of my pants’ crotch. improve your grammar.” What was the dumbest reason you What TV show or movie best de- -Ms. Lauren Culliton got in trouble? scribes your high school experience? Having to pee too much. That 70’s Show What TV show or movie best de- scribes your high school experience? What TV show or movie best de- What was your favorite part of high Orange is the New Black scribes your high school experience? school? What was the dumbest reason you Another Gay Movie Getting a good parking spot. got in trouble? If you could do high school over I only display model behavior. again, what would you do differently? If you could do high school over I would have joined Dance Company What advice would you give incom- again, what would you do differently? freshman year. ing freshmen? Sleep more What was your favorite memory Don’t give College Board your contact from high school? information. What’s your favorite class you took? Seussical DUH Journalism What was your favorite part of What advice would you give incom- high school? ing freshmen? Snack time Everybody else is just as self-conscious How much money have you spent at as you; you just have to be good at Dunkin? hiding it. Approximately my freshman year What was your favorite part of college tuition. high school? Favorite school event? Getting weird looks when I went over Rebel Rave ‘16 the top on spirit days. Page design/ Ellie Hilty June 2016 Features PAGE 9

Akin Street Kevin Xia Nicole Tobin What’s your most embarrassing What was the dumbest reason you got What was your favorite part of moment from high school? in trouble? high school? My first day of school, I couldn’t open I got a B+ on a test. Winning the State Championship for field the side door because it was too heavy. A hockey my sophomore year. senior behind me was like “are you kid- What’s your favorite memory from ding me?” and slammed the door open. high school? What was the dumbest reason you got Noah and James Daitch dancing in in trouble? What was your favorite memory from English class. Too many tardies...that’s absurd high school? Breaking the Freshman record for the What was your favorite part of What was your favorite class? 100m. high school? Psychology because I had Mr. Jean My asian squad What will you miss most about What was your favorite book you read in high school? What was your favorite field trip? high school? All the freedom without responsibility. Mock Trial field trips The Great Gatsby If you could do high school over What TV show or movie best describes your What will you miss most about again, what would you do differ- high school experience? high school? ently? One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Getting to see my friends everyday I’d stop caring what other people think What advice would you give incoming If you could do high school over again, What did you dislike about freshmen? what would you do differently? high school? Actually try in your classes so you can get into I would do more extracurriculars. Everybody vaping ALL THE TIME the school you want to.

Sean Hayden Alexandra Otero Jimmy Mckenna What was your favorite part of What was your favorite part of What was the dumbest reason you high school? high school? got in trouble? The friends that I made and some of the The football games by far Getting tossed out of study for sing- teachers that I met What did you dislike most about high ing “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani. What was your favorite class? school? Computer Programming What’s your most embarrassing mo- The lack of Mr. Jean, like why did I JUST meet ment from high school? Which faculty member has had the big- this man this year?! Getting a 24 out of 100 on a chem test gest impact on your life? What’s your most embarrassing Wendy Thornton/Ron Dowd Which faculty member has had the moment from high school? biggest impact on your life? What’s your most embarrassing When Max Simons called me out for wear- Ms. Mac moment from high school? ing Aeropostale, I’ll never get over it. Showing up to picture day for tennis in the If you could do high school over wrong uniform. Which faculty member has had the big- again, what would you do differently? What was your favorite memory from gest impact on your life? Study more and value every practice high school? Mr. Mullaney, he showed me how far an act and game I ever played. Shooting the potato gun with Mr. Fiske. of kindness can go. What was your favorite school event? What’s your favorite teacher quote? What advice would you give incoming Pink Dance “You never want to puke in your mom’s freshmen? shoes.” -Mr. Jean Make the most out of these four years, What did you dislike most about they fly by. high school? What was your favorite class? Some of the teachers’ unrealistic Psychology with Mr. Jean expectations Page design/ Ellie Hilty Page 10 Future Plans June 2016 Future Plans Page 11 CLASS OF 2016: MAP OF FUTURE PLANS

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William McLaughlin will be enlisting Madison Ledford will be en- in the Marine Corps in the Fall follow- listing in the Navy in the Fall ing Graduation. following Graduation.

MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Bay Community Col- Kaitlin Porter Amherst College lege (4) Kaitlin Porter will be participating in the Air Force ROTC at Yale Anna Van der Linden Massachusetts College of Art and University in the fall. She received a full scholarship for her efforts, Anna Maria College Design and will be studying chemistry. Assumption College Kelli Celentano Belle Gallant Massachusetts Maritime Academy (5) Brenna Manning LOUISIANA Bay State College (2) Massasoit Community College (5) Katie McGovern Tulane University (2) Becker College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Karolyne Warny Meg O’Meara Bentley University (3) and Health Science (3) Madelynne Warny Cathrine Paul Mike McLaughlin Samantha Horne Kayla Waters PENNSYLVANIA Students studying abroad first semester: Sarah Rockwood Merrimack College (5) University of Massachusetts, Boston (8) CONNECTICUT Bucknell University Artis Street Sarah Kelly Nate Porack Connecticut College Drexel University Boston College (5) Middlesex Community College University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (4) RHODE ISLAND Eastern Connecticut State University Muhlenberg College Katie Houser University of Massachusetts, Lowell (10) Bryant University Jenna Swanson Temple University (2) Eamon McCarthy Kaylana Sareen Newbury College Erifli Sfakianakis Ellie Kalemkeridis Northeastern University (9) Shannon Baker Fairfield University (3) Ellie Hilty John Gillon Johnson & Wales University Samantha Chauvin Max Simons Julia Sandquist Ian Fair Providence College (5) Kevin Xia John Jingozian Quinnipiac University (3) Natalie Luongo Caitlin Killeen Meghan Coakley GEORGIA Eamon McCarthy and Kaylana Sareen will both be participating in Boston University (4) Liam McCabe Morehouse College Nicole Marvas Roger Williams University (2) Alicia Ricci the Northeastern University’s N.U. in program, and will be studying Mary Healy Alyssa Murphy Rishab Mathur Joe Smith Sacred Heart University HAWAII abroad in Fall 2016. McCarthy will be studying at the Swinburne Erin Kahaly Amanda Vasil Rhode Island College Eamon McCarthy Tori Lynch Chaminade University of Honolulu Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Sareen will be Sarah Perkins Wentworth Institute of Technology (2) Salve Regina University University of Hartford (2) Hannah Nadeau Melbourne, Australia studying at the Global Institute in Berlin, Germany. Berlin, Germany Brandeis University Alyssa Rosen Westfield State University (3) University of Rhode Island (3) Catherine Shivers CALIFORNIA Marina DeCelle Jeanine Bell Kaylana Sareen Wheaton College Yale University University of California, Berkeley (2) Catherine Formica Bridgewater State University (11) Regis College Tyler Barry Kaitlin Porter Sarika Pokala Mike Sullivan Carlos Andujar Bridget Colburn Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mike Sullivan Madison Kelley Salem State University (2) Emily Schneider NEW HAMPSHIRE MAINE Mike Sullivan will be studying abroad in Fall 2016 in London, Eng- Bates College FLORIDA Kathryn King Emma Lederman Worcester State University Franklin Pierce University (3) Johnson & Wales University North Miami land with the University of California, Berkeley. Sullivan is partici- Nikki McNamara Emily Terpstra Alex Caskie Julie Hinton pating in the Berkeley Global Edge program, where he will study on Simmons College (4) Husson University (2) Tim Bender Luis Yumet Madelyn Smith University of Tampa Samantha Magraw Kevin Riley the University of California, Berkeley campus this summer, and at Clark University (2) NEW YORK Keene State College (5) Brooke Carde Elizabeth Saunders Victoria Ilaqua Saint Joseph’s College Berkeley’s London campus in the fall. Dalton Grady Bard College Stephanie Valiquette Jenny Salvant Andrew D’Ovidio Meaghan Kratz Molly Rockwood ARIZONA Lauren Wigren Nicole Tobin University of Maine Orono (3) Arizona State University College of the Holy Cross (2) Fordham University Smith College Erin Pitman Plymouth State University (6) Meaghan Cullen Amani Albadawi London, England Ben Brownsword Emily Luong Hamilton College Jessie Connolly University of Maine Presque Isle Curry College (3) Springfield College Hofstra University Charlie Harrington University of New England COLORADO Colorado College Brandy Marshall Stonehill College (6) Julia Bagley Olivia MacMillan Alexa Mulroy University of Southern Maine (3) Hiromi Kondo Dean College (2) Julia Adams Ithaca College Dan O’Donnell Gap Year: Southern New Hampshire University Sean Greeley Elms College Kaitlin Brown Julia Muller CANADA Emerson College Marist College University of New Hampshire (10) Kyra Arsenault Jacqueline Davis Concordia University Kyra Arsenault will be taking a Gap Year Bridget Connell Theresa Swindlehurst Julia Averill VERMONT Jimmy McKenna Rich Meneide and will be participating in the Ameri- Emmanuel College New York University Vanessa Dorronsoro Norwich University (4) Suffolk University (2) Angela Hurley corps program. In this program, Arse- Fitchburg State University (2) Tess Lancaster Nick Campobasso WASHINGTON, D.C. Angela Pyne Rochester Institute of Technology Steven Cuqua nault will mentor inner-city youth in the Alexandra Otero Tufts University ILLINOIS The George Washington University Sean Hayden DePaul University Mike Curran Boston Public Schools, helping them with Tatiana Rodriguez Dillon Knight Skidmore College Saint Michael’s College Framingham State University Grace Hoegler SOUTH CAROLINA academics and extracurricular activities. University of Massachusetts, Amherst Matt Moriarty Southwestern Illinois College Allison Cullen Coastal Carolina University Lasell College (2) (15) Syracuse University University of Vermont (2) University of South Carolina (4) *Students granted The Rebellion permission to publish their names through a survey for this year’s edi- Katie Conroy Alyssa DiCenzo Union College KENTUCKY Macy Chutoransky Rebecca Lucia Taylor Langmead Vassar College Boyce College Stina Cofsky tion of the college map. All colleges attended by the Class of 2016 are listed as reported to the Guidance Emily Gotthardt Kendall Shea department, but those students who did not report their college to The Rebellion names remain anonymous.

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Johnson and Wales University (North Miami) Stonehill College Norwich University Golf - Division I Soccer - Division II Football - Division III

What is your favorite part of playing high school sports? What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? What is the hardest part of playing high school sports? The competition and always wanting to win every Even if everyone isn’t best friends, we all come to- Managing the time between school and sports. match. gether because everyone just wants to win. What coach inspired you the most? What advice would you give to other high school athletes? Favorite high school sports memory? Coach Greener. Coming in 3rd in the state senior year in golf. Always give your sport everything you have. You’ll regret not giving it everything when it’s over. What is the hardest part of playing high school sports? What will you miss most about Walpole sports? Making friends you’ll have forever. Being able to play with my friends everyday. What coach inspired you the most? My club coach James Alex Caskie Christian Carr-Locke Melissa Cochrane

Franklin Pierce University Connecticut College Massachusetts Maritime Academy Lacrosse - Division II Track and Field - Division III Softball - Division III

What will you miss most about Walpole sports? What coach inspired you the most? What will you miss most about Walpole sports? Playing for the Rebel Jersey. Coach Giblin. He really cares about the input of his I will miss the girls and Coach Sprague. I will also athletes and that’s always been really reassuring. miss playing on our home field because that is where What advice would you give to other high school athletes? I grew up to become the player I am today. Work harder than others every single day. Favorite high school sports memory? Cross country team winning the D3 championship. What coach inspired you the most? What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? Coach Sprague has inspired me the most because Tradition. What will you miss most about Walpole sports? she played college softball and she taught me so I’ll miss being part of such a close-knit team with many things about softball. coaches that truly care about their athletes. Michael Curran Steven Cuqua Andrew D’Ovidio

Norwich University Norwich University Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Football - Division III Football - Division III Baseball and Track and Field - Division III

What is the hardest part of playing high school sports? What is your favorite high school sports memory? What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? Staying consistent in the off-season Beating Natick at their home field. Energy among teammates and sense of pride. with your training. What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? What advice would you give to other high school athletes? We have dedicated athletes who put a lot of time into Take care of your work off the field What is your favorite part of playing high school sports? their sport. and make wise choices. The relationships you make with your teammates, my friends from the football team will be my What will you miss most about Walpole sports? What will you miss most about Walpole sports? friends for life. Suiting up with my best friends. The unity and relations I have with my coaches and teammates. Page design/ Andrea Traietti June 2016 Sports Page 13 Ian Fair Tori Lynch Kevin O’Leary

Northeastern University Sacred Heart University Plymouth State Baseball - Division I Track and Field - Division I Football - Division III

What will you miss most about Walpole sports? What advice would you give to other athletes? What is your favorite high school sports memory? The sense of community within each of the teams. Don’t give up no matter how bad you lose a game Junior year playoff run. or how discouraged you get because sports make What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? school so much better. What is your favorite part of playing high school sports? The coaches are dedicated and Relationships with my teammates and coaches. the players are hard-working. What is the hardest part of playing high school sports? Time management. What will you miss most about Walpole sports? What advice would you give to other high school athletes? Tradition. Work hard in the off-season. What coach inspired you the most? Coach Butera. Nate Porack Nick Ricci Sarah Rockwood

University of Massachusetts, Boston Westfield State University Bentley University Baseball - Division III Track and Field - Division IV Field Hockey - Division II

What advice would you give to other What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? What is your favorite part of playing high school sports? The fact that we all might not be the most skilled, but Being part of something bigger than myself and high school athletes? we give it our all and play hard. playing in the postseason because the games are so You have to earn everything. intense and always memorable. What is your favorite part of playing high school sports? What is your favorite high school sports memory? Feeling like I am part of a solid team and Athletic What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? Program that has been successful for many years and We play with pride. Natick football games. is known throughout Massachusetts. What advice would you give to other high school athletes? What will you miss most about Walpole sports? What coach inspired you the most? Enjoy every practice, sprint, game and chance to The Coaching staff and being a hang out with your team because it flies by. Coach Costello. big fish in a small pond. Nicole Tobin Kayla Waters Andrew Wheeler

Keene State College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Hamilton College Field Hockey - Division III Cheerleading - Division I Track and Field - Division III

What advice would you give to other high school athletes? What is your favorite high school sports memory? What advice would you give to other high school athletes? Don’t wish the long, hard practices away because in UCA nationals in Orlando freshman year. the long run you are going to miss even those. Respect hard work, regardless of what it is. What coach inspired you the most? What coach inspired you the most? What makes Walpole’s sports programs unique? Courtney Doherty. Eric Flaman. Our competitiveness and school spirit. What is the hardest part of playing high school sports? What is your favorite high school sports memory? What will you miss the most? Maintaining a good balance between Winning the Championship my sophomore year. I will miss the close knit community of rebel cheer. school and athletics. Page design/ Delaney Murphy Page 14 Features June 2016 By Devin Mckinney Unique Staff Writer COLLEGECOLLEGECOLLEGE MARY HEALY majors ACTING Mary Healy will enroll in MARINA DECELLE Boston University’s Per- formance Core Program OCEAN ENGINEERING this fall. This program, This fall, Marina DeCelle will like many other act- be attending the University of ing or theater pro- Rhode Island as a part of grams around the country, requires the integrated engineering a 20-minute au- program. She is majoring dition in which in Ocean Engineering and the candidate Spanish, which she chose must memorize based on her established in- various songs terests in both subjects. and mono- “I’ve always logues. The been interested in Performance STEM [Science, Core pro- Technology, En- gram does not gineering, Mathe- require students to declare a major until the end of their freshman year, matics] and when in which they have to choose between either Theatre Arts or Acting. I heard about “Ever since I was in fourth grade I have been involved Ocean Engineering in musical theater and plays; then, during sophomore year, I re- I thought it was really cool. Also, my favorite subject in high school has al- ally got into the acting portion and really fell in love, and I can- ways been Spanish, so I thought it would be fun to try both,” said DeCelle. not imagine myself doing anything else,” said Healy. In addition DeCelle decided on Ocean Engineering because she attend- to acting, Healy will be minoring in Education, possibly going on ed a meeting about the major and found it interesting. As for those to either teach musical theater or in musical training programs. who are unsure about what major is right for them, DeCelle sug- “I want to be an actor and an educator because I also gests exploring the variety of classes that are offered at WHS. love working with kids,” said Healy regarding her minor. “Go to different info sessions about the differ- ent majors they have at schools that interest you and see what you like the most. That’s what helped me,” said Decelle. With a degree in this field, DeCelle would like to go on to work with NICOLE MARVAS coastal cleanup or pursue an occupation related to shipbuilding. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE Nicole Marvas will be pursu- ing a degree in Behavioral MOLLY ROCKWOOD Neuroscience at Northeast- ern University. Originally, Molly RockwoodDANCE will be attend- Marvas thought she would ing Bard College to major in be a Biology major; how- Dance. She will take courses in ever, after reading North- modern and ballet technique eastern’s program of studies, in the hopes of studying dance she was intrigued by from an academic standpoint. classes that this “I chose to major in dance be- major required. cause I cannot imagine a life “It's where I didn’t dance, and a combina- where I couldn’t share tion of psy- my love [of dance] chology and with others like I do neuroscience, now,” said Rockwood. and conveniently, a lot of the classes required for the major overlap with Rockwood has known those that I would need to take along the pre-med track,” said Marvas. ever since sopho- Furthermore, Marvas is hoping to take her education into more year that she the direction of medicine, which she is set up for with her Behav- has wanted to go to college for dance, and in the future, she would like ioral Neuroscience major. To anyone who is unsure of what they to explore various career opportunities that come with majoring in dance. want to do, Marvas suggests that others should explore their options. “Ideally, I would love to dance professionally here in “Even if you think you know what you want to do, read the U.S. or even across the world in Europe or South Ameri- through the entire program of studies at each school you're in- ca. Realistically, I will most likely own my own dance compa- terested in. Something might pop out at you that you did not ny or study and become a dance therapy educator,” said Rockwood. even know existed, and be open to try that,” said Marvas. MATT MORIARTY DANCE & EXERCISE SCIENCE Matt Moriarty is going to Skidmore College to major in Dance and Exercise Science. Skid- more has one of College Magazine’s top 10 dance programs, and what sets this school’s pro- gram apart for Moriarty is the fact that he is able to easily continue his recently discovered passion. “What’s unique about its program is that it doesn’t require an audition which is really helpful, I think, too because I don’t have very much experience but can still pursue something I love,” said Moriarty. However, Moriarty is not aiming for Broadway, rath- er he is hoping to delve into the other career paths that dance has to offer. “I hopefully would like to pursue a career in dance, not as a technical entity, but rath- er as a form of expression, perhaps in the field of holistic health,” said Moriarty.

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Cutouts/ Daanya Salmanullah Blink-182 remains true to their sound despite lineup change Rock band Blink-182 releases a new album that leaves both new and old fans satisfied

By Emily Luong Arts & Entertainment Editor

After a successful career spanning from 1992 to 2005 and several years of an on and off hiatus since 2009, iconic punk rock band Blink-182 re- leased single “Bored to Death” in an- ticipation of the upcoming release of their seventh album titled “California.” “California,” scheduled to be released on July 1, is their first album since the 2015 departure of founding guitar- ist Tom DeLonge and instead features Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba. The album’s single, “Bored to Death” showcases the band’s loyal adher- ence to their trademark punk rock an- themic sound, despite a significant lineup change that initially made the band’s future endeavors uncertain. To long-time Blink-182 fans, “Bored Blink-182 returns from their hiatus with their newest album “California.” The single “Bored to Death” from the new album was already a big success, and the album to Death” is reminiscent of the band’s is set to be released on July 1. “California” is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the summer. prime; energetic drums and guitars, coupled with memorable lyrics reas- “Bored to Death” reminds listeners of der intense scrutiny by fans and critics a rearrangement of band members, sure fans that the band will not sacrifice times of adolescence through a recount alike since announcing his collabora- Blink-182 persists as an unforgettable their unique musical style for a more of a teenager’s awkward experience tion with Blink-182, he integrates him- icon of punk rock evident in the mu- mainstream sound—a trend that bands with his or her first love: “And it’s a self seamlessly in “Bored to Death.” sical style of “Bored to Death.” The such as Paramore and Fall Out Boy long way back from seventeen/The His guitar playing and alternating vo- single makes the perfect anthem for have succumbed to in the past several whispers turn into a scream/And I’m, cals throughout the single add depth the summer with its simple and relat- years. Because of its classic Blink-182 I’m not coming home...I think I met to the music without stealing the spot- able message, along with its minimal, sound, “Bored to Death” could easily her at the minute that the rhythm was light from Blink-182 frontman Mark but effective guitar lines and instru- find its place in mid-career, more pol- set down/I said I’m sorry I’m a little Hoppus. Skiba’s influence does not mentals. Its praise among all fans, old ished albums such as 1999’s “Enema bit of a letdown/But all my friends are take away from Blink-182’s traditional and new, makes the band’s upcoming of the State” and 2003’s “Blink-182”. daring me to come over.” This touch of sound, but rather invigorates it with a album “California” one of the most While Blink-182’s music style has re- nostalgia is expected to be a prevalent fresh perspective that allows it to adapt anticipated releases of the summer. mained relatively unchanged, “Bored theme throughout the rest of “Califor- to the modern music scene and ap- Blink-182 will embark on a North to Death’s” pensive tone and message nia,” as the title of the album itself is peal to younger and newer listeners. American summer tour with A Day To showcases the band’s maturity as all a nod to Blink-182’s place of origin. Despite having an extensive career Remember, All-American Rejects and three members are now in their forties. Although Matt Skiba had been un- lasting over a decade and undergoing All Time Low starting in early June. Page design/ Emily Martin Page 18 Advertisement June 2016 June 2016 Sports Page 19 Leicester proves critics wrong Girls Lacrosse wins Herget Division Huge underdog Leicester City avoids relegation Team wins Herget and clinches first seed in tournament Photo/Maeve O’Connor to win Premier League title in surprising fashion By Ben Brownsword Bayern Munich in Germany, Juven- Staff Writer tus in Italy and Paris Saint-Germain in France. All four of these are re- If you have not been watching peat champions, and Juven- European soccer in the tus, Bayern Munich and past nine months, you PSG’s wins meant have missed one of that all three teams the most stunning won their domes- sport seasons in tic league for a generation. the fourth con- A bit of expla- secutive year. nation would Another factor help for anyone in Leicester’s not familiar with shock title was the soccer system in the emergence Europe. Each country of previously un- has its own league(s) recognized players with about 20 teams each and who became stars over the a promotion-relegation system. This course of the season. For example, Rebels battle North Attleboro for a draw to start the second half of Thursday’s DII East quarterfinal game. system sends the worst teams from in 2006, then 19-year old Jamie the top flight to the second flight, and Vardy worked in a factory. Flash for- By Emily O’Connell and “It’s kind of cool to think that our the best teams from the second flight ward to 2016, and 29-year old Jamie Sophia Giovaniello first league game of the year, that to the top. The five most watched Vardy finished his season with 24 Staff Writers 17-16 overtime victory over Welles- leagues in the world, also known as goals, and the Football Writers’ As- ley, was a huge piece of us win- the “Big Five,” are the Barclays Pre- sociation player of the year award. With a record of 16-3, Walpole Girls ning the league,” said Tosone. mier League in England, La Liga in The team’s other star, Algerian Ri- Lacrosse won their second Herget With the number one seed, the team Spain, the Bundesliga in Germany, yad Mahrez, won the Professional title under Head Coach Mike Tosone aims to make it deep into tournament. Serie A in Italy and Ligue 1 in France. Footballers’ Association player and clinched the first seed in the- Di Last year, the Rebels fell to Medfield Leicester is a city in the center of of the year award with 17 goals vision II East post-season bracket. in the the East Sectional Finals. This England, and their club is Leices- and 11 assists. Just two years be- According to LaxPower, a web- year, the Rebels earned a bye in the first ter City. Leicester was promoted to fore, Mahrez was struggling with site that ranks high school and col- round of tournament, and they will play the Premier League for the 2014-15 the Ligue two (the second tier of lege lacrosse teams, Walpole Girls their first three playoff games—if they season, but their first season was al- the French League) side Le Havre. Lacrosse had the toughest schedule make it that far—at their home field. most disastrous. With nine games re- The team is full of unproven prospects, in Massachusetts, including Need- “My hope regarding the tournament is maining in the season, they were in forgotten veterans, and middling tal- ham and Cohasset, both teams ranked simply that we play the best lacrosse last place. However, the team man- ent, all of whom banded together to in the Top 10 ESPN MIAA poll. we can. If we do that, we have a shot to aged to win eight out of those last create the most surprising season in “After looking at the schedule for the go deep. If someone were to beat us at nine games to stave off relegation. the history of English football. Next first time, I knew we were going to our best, all the power to them. At our Most respected journalists thought season, Leicester will be playing in have a bunch of tough games against best though, it will take a really good they would be relegated, and betting the Champions League alongside the very strong teams, but I think we team to stay with us,” said Tosone. sites gave the club 5000-1 odds to win likes of Juventus, Bayern and PSG. handled these games extremely well,” The Rebels kicked off their post- the Premier League. Despite these be- Many critics cite domination by the said senior Captain Hannah Nadeau. season on Thursday, June 2, with liefs, on May 2, Leicester won the ti- rich, the corruption within FIFA, and On Wednesday, May 25, the Reb- a 20-9 victory over the num- tle when it became impossible for any soccer players’ poor reputations as els defeated Hingham 17-9 at Hing- ber eight seed, North Attleboro. club to overtake them in the standings. divers as reasons to not watch profes- ham to secure the Rebels the top “As a team, we are strong in ev- Some perspective on how unlikely sional soccer. However, the aesthetic seed of their post-season bracket. ery part of the game and as long as their season has been, in the other beauty of soccer, combined with the Throughout the season, the team had we do what we can do, we will have four of the “Big Five” leagues, the unpredictability of each game, makes many notable victories, none bigger a long and successful postseason,” champions were Barcelona in Spain, the sport a spectacle unlike any other. than their opener against Wellesley. said senior captain Michala Niden. Dedham High School to move to Tri-Valley Conference Bay State Conference has no plans yet to replace Dedham for 2017-2018 season

By David Moser schools like Natick (1301), Needham for the same team. Some schools have Conference,” said Traister. The Tri- Sports Editor (1522), Newton North (1871), Welles- almost triple the amount as Dedham Valley Conference will be a better fit ley (1353) and Weymouth (1988). does which allows some students to for Dedham High School’s athletic pro- The Bay State Conference—the league “We want the chance to compete specialize only in one sport; how- gram as they were one of the smaller that every sports team in Walpole High evenly on a nightly basis,” said Ded- ever, Dedham needs students to play teams of the Bay State Conference. plays in. It holds twelve towns, but ham Athletic Director Ste- up to three sports to be able “We will fit right in the middle. There on Thursday, May 26, Dedham High phen Traister. “I am not to fill out their rosters. will be five towns smaller than us, School Athletics decided to change saying we will win Dedham is also one and five that are larger,” said Traister. conferences. Dropping out of the Her- every night, but of the few towns The process actually started eight get Division and the Bay State Confer- we will be able in the Bay State years ago when Dedham High School ence, Dedham High will now move to to better com- Conference that applied to and was accepted to the play in the Tri-Valley Conference. This pete each night.” does not have all Tri-Valley Conference. The move move, however, will not happen until Back in the sub-varsity (Ju- was all set to be done until the Town the fall of 2017 due to scheduling for the 1970s and nior varsity and of Dedham decided to stay in the Bay 2016-2017 seasons already being set. 1980s, Dedham freshman) teams State Conference. That was until this Most towns that play sports in the Bay High School was for each sport. winter, after enrollment continued to State Conference have a larger popula- much larger. The For example, decline, when the discussion of a pos- tion in their high schools. For example, graduating class of there is no fresh- sible change was started up again. Walpole High has 1181 students en- 1984 had 291 seniors man boys soccer “We knew they were applying [to rolled, while Dedham High School has alone. Unfortunately, team at Dedham High the Tri-Valley Conference], so this only 774. One of the determining factors that is no longer the case. school, so freshman are [decision] is not a shock to us,” that decides what conference or league Other towns in the Bay State Con- forced to play against older, more said Walpole Athletic Director Ron a town plays in is school population. ference have more than enough stu- skilled and experienced, upperclassman. Dowd. “Dedham has been a mem- This factor is needed to ensure that each dents trying out for teams, so the level In the Bay State Conference, this ber of the Bay State Conference for school has enough students to compete of competition on each team is higher. situation seems unusual; howev- a long time so it is unfortunate.” at the same level as other towns. Ded- Dedham does not have that same luxury. er, in the Tri-Valley Conference, As for what town will move into the Bay ham’s enrollment is significantly less “It’s a numbers game,” said Traister. schools have a similar dilemma. State Conference, it is undecided. “We than Walpole, who already has a low Bigger schools have higher competi- “We draw from the same number of are in the process of discussing how population compared to other BSL tion because more kids are trying out students as schools in the Tri-Valley and where to go from here,” said Dowd.