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Vandals run rampant in school PA Confessions takes Gym teacher Mrs. Kat- iera Nettles stands and jilliano’connor new: instructs the 3rd and 4th news editor said King. school by storm grade Lyter Elementary It is more isaacmiller students on what stretches There have been many out- news staff who have read it. breaks in vandalism throughout the one person Many believe the account to perform. Nettles mixed the school. going around After first tweeting in 2014, the needs to be taken down because fun dances and songs to Mirrors are being shattered, and vandaliz- Twitter account Pa Confessions of the content and many have students and teacher help the kids be more walls are being splattered with ing the school has attracted a lot attention by already complained to the po- indulged in stretching. chewing tobacco, and the toi- for about three students in the school and oth- lice officers and school officials weeks. It is a er neighboring schools, gaining runRE with elementry lets are being stuffed and filled about the content. with objects that do not belong different bath- over two thousand followers. room that gets there. Some of its followers find great Unfortunately the schoolers Vandalism is a serious crime vandalized enjoyment in reading the tweets ayo acount is and those who take part in de- each time, said for a good laugh, yet others are

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There was a by The account is known for punished and or fined. the people can say Vandalism is a felony and since mirror in the tweeting different information what they want boy’s bathroom hoto about students and schools most the vandalism is happening to P without that was shat- Shown above is the damage done to the of which is considered wrong the school, it is called Institution reprocoutions. Vandalism, said Vice Principal tered all over upstairs C-Hall boys’ bathroom. Mirrors and innapropriate.. the ground Mr. Chris King. were smashed and the vandals tried to pull There have been several tweets - Mr. Chris King” There are some people that with tinny re- the sink out of the wall. sent out by the account involv- have been going around and de- flecting piec- ing the high school. stroying the school’s bathrooms es all over the Vice Principal Mr. Chris King and hallways, said King. floor. shouldn’t destroy the property.” is known to search the account I think that the “A couple thousand dollars The school has been vandalized Anthony added that she thinks for any material tweeted about account is very has gone into the damage,” said thay the faculty should pay more the school. before and it has been going on “rude. all year this year but it has inten- King, “Our custodians do not attention to whose going places “The account was first brought sified, said King. get paid enough money to clean and to make sure they’re not go- to my attention about a month - Senior” Michala Swoyer King said typically chewing up after the vandalists who don’t ing everywhere. ago,” said King when asked tobacco has been thrown on the have the common sense or re- There have been some peo- when he started checking the spect of the school and who ple who have been vandalizing account. floors and walls and lockers. Sohpomore, and Key Clubber, Caroline think it’s just a big joke.” who had been caught and they “I check the account whenev- Everyone loves PA Senior cross-country runner Madi DeWald The girls 3rd and 4th grade group stands and plays In the bathrooms, wads of toi- Hernandez helpsa 3rd grade girl tie her shoe. The faculty is not all who are have served some time out of er it is brough to my attention,” talks to the students about each and one of their favorite games. The kids have to make let paper are being thrown into Confessions until Nettles offered community service hours to Key the toilets and urinals along outraged at the current vandal- the classroom and teachers are said King when asked how often “ every one of their days before getting motions without making noise and then switch with their name shows Clubbers who were willing to help out with the ism. not keeping a closer eye on the he got on and checked the ac- instructions. DeWald then led them on a people who make the motion back to them without with handles taken off of the up on it. Lyter running club. sinks. Soap dispensers are being Junior Kyra Anthony said, bathrooms and the students, said count. run around Lyter Elementary. being caught by the tagger in the middle. ripped off the walls, and food is “I think it’s lame. Alot of peo- King about trying to stop the The person or people behind - Senior Cayla” Treaster thrown on the walls and floors, ple don’t like school, but they vandalism. the account is unknown to many Intro to Business FBLA wins big at Regionals Bump, and set your way to the Editor’s picks jilliano’connor The wise words of the moves on to states news editor top in the volleyball tournament isaacmiller plan that was judged at a region- meganstoner WHO WON? Photos and Layout by Isaac Miller and Megan Stoner Wendy’s stereotypes... editor-in-chief news staff al level. The Intro to Business students The students next sent in an- FBLA tests are over, the stress sarcasm intended Accounting One: recently competed in the Eco- other business plan for the state is fading, and those who have sarahmusheno nomics Pennsylvania Business judges. won are preparing for the state Junior Cheyenne Wood - 1st place To the right, Senior Andy Biber bumps the people page editor Plan Competition. “We sent in our next plan for round. Junior Collin Payne - 4th place ball up againt a freshmen team. Andy’s team Three students placed in the the judges to judge for the state “There were 45 FBLA mem- is still in the tournament playing for the The fact that everyone thinks that if you work at a fast competition and will be advanc- part of the competition,” said bers who competed in the Re- Accounting Two: championship. food restaurant you will be stuck there the rest of your ing to the state level competition Phillips. gion 7 Conference this year,” Junior Kim Foster - 2nd place life. next month. said FBLA Advisor Mrs. Linda Senior Sierra Huyck - 3rd place You are fat because all you do is eat their food. Seniors Addison Duvall and Ryan Prince Kieser. Michaela Phillips, and Junior Out of those 45 students, 15 Bussiness Calculations: Your family will be on welfare with 10 kids, Ryan Prince all placed first place made it to states, which is the Junior Mikala Shaffer - 4th place or trying to raise a family on a fast food in the competition. next level of competition. salary.

“We had to come up with a ocu m When asked how she felt about Economics: Y business paln for the comeptiti- her win Junior Mikala Shaffer Senior Nevan Schulte - 1st place You don’t bathe or brush your teeth. J. Senior Michaela Phillips - 4th place om,” said Phillips. by said, “I was really shocked bec-

The competition consisted of uase I didn’t prepare as much as Below Junior Dylan Sylvis tries to spike againt If you work at a fast food restaurant you are making up a successful business hoto I should have and it’s a compet- Insurance and Risk Management: P Sophomore Brycen Mussina as Senior Chase dumb and will never go to college. itive event, but I’m really excited Sophomore Tyler Deter - 2nd place George jumps to assist. Sylvis’s team won the Michaela Phillips Addison Duvall to move on.” Junior Katie Harlacher - 6th place game and continues to move up the bracket head- Everyone decides to go on smoke breaks every five Senior Nevan Schulte add- ing toward the championship. minutes. ed that “hopefully we can car- Introduction to Business: ry our strong performance into Sophomore Patrick Bowes - 5th place The reason you’re there is because you got pregnant at 16. the state competition. Nationals ocu m i ller

Y here we come!” Help Desk: The people at fast food restaurants want to raise the J. I. M Students can prepare for com- Senior Nick Christ - 5th place minimum wage because they have 10 kids and are an by by

petitions by taking practice ex- only parent, whether mother or father. ams in their specific categories, hoto hoto Healthcare Administration: P P and for each category there is Sophomore Jessica Mattiace - 3rd place a limit of six people from each Sophomore Linus Nemiroff - 4th place region of the state that can com- pete. Last year, there were 23 FBLA Networking Concepts: members from Montoursville Sophomore Tristan Shatley - 1st place Above Senoir Pau Gabernet goes for a spike that were able to progress to the as Senior Nick Christ tries to block him.

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state level. Both teams are still in the tournament and . Senior Addison Duvall said, Junior Autumn Hall - 1st place met again in the loser’s bracket where they “Even though I personally didn’t faced off again. make it to states, I hope that all of those who did do well at the state level.” i lleblog evansv EDITORIAL FEATURES The Arrowhead page 4 January 2015 page 5 Arrowhead juvinate Staff BENJAMIN Through the mind of Megan Editorial with yoga B LEVI Starting the year off great with Don’t you REjordynneharvey maddygorini features staff features staff Rejuvinate youself between this long no break stretch with MACINNIS dare change O William MacInnis and realistic goals some yoga. There are many different yoga options, between Parents: classes and places. The Arrowhead Staff tested out some Crystal Hoghes meganstoner “I’m going to become more orga- of people that editor-in-chief Counting down the seconds un- classes at Trudy’s Barefoot Yoga Studio and Timber Power Birthday: 11/5/96 nized” yet do nothing to benefit actually make til the ball drops, the hour chang- themselves. resolutions Most Common New Year’s Resolutions Yoga. Check out their opinions on the classes! Y Status: Single Welcome, welcome, welcome to es, and the year becomes new is the year of 2015! According to the New York only one out according to one of the most anticipated mo- FAVORITES That’s right! The lovely New Times one out of three people of five people usa.gov ments of the holiday season. The FLOW At: Trudy’s Barefoot Yoga Studio, in Color: Green will break their resolutions by the actually fol- Montoursville Year’s Resolutions! New Year brings a promise and a Book: “The Hobbit” Let me paint a picture for you: end of January and four out of five low through Lose Weight chance for change. The New Year YOGA Cost: $6 per class for students people will break their resolutions with them. Movie: “The Hobbit Trilogy” You’re at a New Year’s par- Volunteer to Help Others is a time for people to reinvent About: Classes focus on breathing and before the year is over. So those Quit Smoking Woodshop ty, hanging out with friends themselves, to start with a clean a progressive series of postures Class: and family, counting down un- Now, upon reading these sta- four people Get a Better Education slate. Pets: 3 dogs, Riley, Gunner, Ally and 3 cats, Jasper, Bo, Lucy tistics, I found myself wondering are now feel- Get a Better Job and til the ball drops beginning the At least, that’s what everyone Song: “Lover of The Light” by Mumford and Sons New Year. And while you count why these numbers are like this, ing really bad Save Money says the New Year brings. down, what do most people think and then it hit me! about them- Get Fit As the minutes ticked down and Cuisine: Chicken Alfredo about? What they can change Why do people create such un- selves because Eat Healthy Food the New Year quickly approached, Describe yourself in one word: Tall about themselves which usually realistic goals? they were not Manage Stress the most popular topic for a tweet Describe your fantasy date: “Binge watching movies.” They instead should form small- able to actu- Manage Debt prompts a person to create a list was to complain about peo- Most memorable high school moment: “Introducing Dan Yeagle to of goals that they want to achieve er and more REALISTIC goals. ally complete Take a Trip ple saying, “New year, new me.” throughout the year. If you think about it, smaller their goals. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle There might have even been more random people at TSA states and leaving him with them.” Now, I’m all for change, believe more REALISTIC goals make Rather than Drink Less Alcohol tweets complaining about that Most embarrassing moment: “When I first tried javelin in a 9th grade sense overall; they can allow more feeling like “I liked the poses better than other G me! than there actually were tweets track meet, I messed up and it only went about 10 yards.” But, what bothers me is the type people to actually reach their crap once yoga classes I’ve been too.” about becoming a new person. Activities: Key Club (3), Rho Kappa (Vice President, 2), TSA (4), Track of goals that people create, and goals by the end of the year and you failed your New Year’s “res- by volunteering” or something Doesn’t the saying go, “Change -Senior Maddy Gorini the can often be summed up as thus making people feel better olutions” I have determined that else like that. is good”? So why are people criti- (3) unrealistic goals. once they do finish their goals. people should make small resolu- In the end, I know that we are cizing one another for wanting to I Plans after graduation: “Attend California University of PA for Indus- “It is a little challenging learning the That probably sounds really I understand why people would tions. just beginning the New Year, but change? new poses when you go to a new class.” trial Technology Education.” harsh, but I believe it’s true! want to have big resolutions…so For example, instead of saying remember this for the next year… People keep saying to each oth- People say, “I’m going to lose once they overcome them they that “I want to become a better don’t be one of those four, but that -Senior Jordynne Harvey er, “You say that you’ll change “Ben is the type of guy you want your daughter to bring home; motivated, 100 pounds” and then do nothing feel even better about themselves. person” you should say “I want to one! every year, but never do.” Why PURE R about their weight or they’ll say But out of the small percentage work on becoming a better person can’t this be the year that they At: Timber Power Yoga, behind Starbucks in honest, polite, and would actually help her study.” change? Why do we look at peo- HEAT Williamsport -Mr. Daniel Tucker ple and think, “Oh he should re- YOGA Cost: $10 per class for students. Half price ally change the way that he acts. L Oh, she should change the way on Sundays Look out, it’s Liz! that she dresses.” Then the sec- About: Invigorates body, producing detoxify- ond someone attempts to change ing sweat as students flow through postures in membering the great him or herself, we throw up a red a heated enviroment flag and say, “Whoa, whoa, whoa. MACKENZIE Who do you think you are going “It was nice, and it got me in 2015 and changing?” We want people in touch with my inner-self.” ANN WISE to change, but we don’t give them -Sophomore Nate Ripley elizabethlee the benefit of the doubt when it assistant editor It’s moments like that. When for It al- of just a few short minutes you feel w a y s I know that these will all be stories comes to actually changing. Parents: Eric and Krista Wise RE Someone once said, “When as if you completely belong that really someday, and our pictures will all be old Remember when the biggest life “ Birthday: 3/8/97 make a year great. struck someone says you’ve changed, it decisions revolved around what photographs. We’ll all become somebody’s Status: Taken We’ve all had those moments me be- simply means that you’ve stopped the kind of bed time story you want- mom or dad, but right now, these mo- where you know you aren’t alone. cause of living life their way.” There is no “You’re really packed in tight so FAVORITES ed to read? For many it isn’t a sports game. its truth. ments are not stories, this is happening. one to attribute this quote to, but when you do some of the moves you Color: Purple Remember when the biggest Maybe it was at a concert, or on People ” it is likely that this is something almost hit the people next to you, so risk was trading food under the - Perks of Being a Wallflower Book: “Divergent” stage. don’t set that everyone has experienced. you feel like you can’t really stretch lunch table so the teacher didn’t Movie: “We’re the Millers” Wherever it is, whatever you out to do Maybe humans have a problem out.” see? Psychology were doing it’s those memories things with change because we enjoy -Junior Jenny Yocum Class: At the time, all of those things that pull you through all of those because they think it’s going to be No matter what try everything. categorizing everything and put- Pets: 1 dog, Phineas seemed so big and the future felt bad times. a good memory, or at least I don’t. The happy moments will be ting each thing into a separate Song: “Anything” by Maroon 5 so far away. RESTORATIVE One of my favorite memories You do it because it makes you great to remember and the sad box, all neat and tidy. The problem Cuisine: Italian College was where my cousins, from this year was when I re- will teach you something. with boxes, though, is that they M feel happy, or it makes you feel who were infinitely older than I YOGA Describe yourself in one word: Busy ceived my acceptance from my sad, or it just makes you feel. Most of all, for 2015, I hope that are difficult to get out of. This isn’t Trudy’s Barefoot Yoga Studio was, went. At: first choice college, University of Go out and do. Do everything. you make good choices. to say that whatever is in the box Describe your fantasy date: “Going out to a nice dinner, go on a ro- 2014 will forever be remem- Cost: $6 per class for students Vermont. Experience everything. This time next year the world doesn’t have the desire to escape, mantic walk, and just spend time together.” bered as the year Jake Ryan didn’t About: Centers on complete relaxation That is a great memory I won’t Not every experience is going to will be different, and all of you but rather it is not expected to es- O “Going to Boston with the Most memorable high school moment: show up at my doorstep. “Sixteen ever forget, but it was also real- make you happy, some things are will have a different place in it. cape because the people that put and stress relief using supported pos- Candles” reference for those of band, and Costa Rica with Spanish Club.” ly scary because I realized this going to hurt, but you have to do I hope you’re all happy in that it there assume it will stay there. tures held for several minutes you who aren’t caught up on your Most embarrassing moment: “Falling up the stairs freshman year in wasn’t just a beginning, but also them anyways. new found place. And that’s where another prob- 80’s romantic comedies. an ending. The future is terrifying, whether lem exists because, as Christine N front of a bunch of senior guys.” Despite the fact no devastating- With this, an entire new chap- you’re a Senior or Freshman. Caine said, “healthy things grow Activities: Theatre Arts Club (9, 10, 11 Publisist, 12), Tri-M (10,11,12), ly handsome boy showed up at ter in my life was beginning and and growing things change.” If Rho Khappa (12), Choir (9, 10, 11,12), Band (9,10,11,12 President), Inter- my nonexistent sister’s wedding I still have no idea how I’m sup- something is trapped in a box, national Thespian Society (11,12), National English Honor Society (12), I certainly enjoyed the past 365 Have something to say? posed to write it. how will it ever feel the sunlight Yearbook (10, 11 Co-editor, 12 Editor), Peer Helpers (10,11,12), Key Club days. T and grow? “I felt very relaxed during In one of my favorite mov- (10,11,12) One of my favorite moments ies”Perks of Being a Wallflower” We, as human beings, need to the hour and thirty minute of 2014 was the Battle for the , the main character Charlie says, Write a letter to the editor or be breathe and figure out who we session, and it was only $3.” Plans after graduation: “Go to college to master in Speech Pathology.” Bridge game. “I know that these will all be sto- truly want to become, and we also -Junior Tori Mayo As I stood on the grass with fel- a guest writer and have your need to allow other people to do H ries someday, and our pictures will “Words that describe Mackenzie: conscientious, dependable, dynamic, low seniors and Arrowhead staff- “It was almost too relaxed and we become old photographs. the same. energetic, friendly, hardworking, involved, talented... simply stated she is ers Megan Stoner, and Mack- opinion published in The So this year support someone in held the poses for extensive periods of We’ll all become somebody’s one of the sweetest young ladies I have ever known.” enzie Rodrigues I felt a part of mom or dad, but right now, these their desire to change rather than time.” -Senior Elizabeth Lee something so much bigger than I moments are not stories, this is Arrowhead. trying to sabotage their goals, and -Miss Michelle Hopkins could ever imagine. happening”. remember: change is good. Photos provided by journalism staff FEATURES The Arrowhead page 6 January 2015 page 7 MAHS: What’s on your bucket list? Kendra Parke and Mackenzie Rodrigues

Bucket List: (noun) a list of goals to accomplish “Get verified on before “kicking the Dan Yeagle,12 Twitter.” bucket.” ~Sean Little, 12 Ben Confer, 11 Ben Confer, Nick Russo, 12 MAHS Leah Chapman, 9 Bucket List “Be able to “See my say that I did grandkids.” everything I ~Alli wanted to. Minnick, 10 ~Nick ” Find the real me Lazorka, 12 “ again. ~Amber Haas,” 11 Hunter Route, 11 Hunter Carter Sechrist, 10 Carter ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Arrowhead page 8 January 2015 page 9 Music students succeed TV show creeps up vamping 2015 with rad recommendations mended Nolan to the committee Payne, who did not move along nateripley tori who then builds the ensembles to regionals said “To succeed in mayo This fast paced, nail biting show a&e staff a&e editor Montoursville’s band and cho- from states populations and the competition you need to be is sure to keep viewers on their torimayo Modest Mouse New co m “Better Call Saul” . rus students are carrying their ranked list. determined and have natural tal- Just locking the doors isn’t feet leaving them wanting more. a&e editor Album After the ground breaking series success into 2015. The district band competition ent.” enough anymore, locking her pro- So much action happens in a sin- nateripley “Modest Mouse is releasing a “Breaking Bad” aired its last ep- Drum leaders Collin Payne and gathers the best band students in Wise did well in the in the com- file, her phone, and her computer gle episode, the murders, lies, and a&e staff new album “Strangers To Our- isode in September of 2013 the the Lycoming County for a musi- petition and earned her spot as is vital in tech geek, 21-year-old stalking, hooked viewers in and RE fans of the show have had to go Mackenzie Wise went to a state With no breaks until spring, selves” March 3 2015.

cal competition in which the top first alternative which means if Lindy Sampson’s life. left them counting down the days co m edycentral on without it, until now. competition for their skills. something has to keep us going. If you are not familiar with two student from every compet- one of the two students from her Victoria Justice takes on a more until the second episode of season The prequel to the show, is set to Hunter Nolan was selected to Great things are happening in Modest Mouse you have probably fro m ing band instrument moves to the instruments can’t go to regionals mature role of Lindy Sampson in one to air. have a two night premier on Feb- perform along with 810 of the 2015 to look forward to. heard “World at Large,” or “Float most musically talented high regional competition. then she fills in for them. She MTV’s “Eye Candy.” Sixty min- Viewers reviews on IMDb gave ruary 8th and 9th.

On,” from the album “Good hoto school students in the eastern Montoursville students com- credited her success to her prepa- ute crime, drama, and mystery “Eye Candy” 7.4/10 rating. “Star Wars: Episode News For People Who Love Bad P The show will feature many of United States at the NAFE peting were Junior Collin Payne ration and her drive win. show takes place on the streets of Justice was interviewed on, VII- The Force Awak- News,”. The Comedy Central show Nathan For You will be the original cast of “Breaking All-Eastern Honors Ensembles. and Senior MacKenzie Wise. Wise said “Motivation and drive Manhattan, New York City. The “Live! With Kelly and Michael” The first single from the new al- returning for a third season. Bad”. One of the characters that Payne enjoyed the competition is really the key to succeeding in storyline is based on R.L Stine’s in early January. ens” At the NAFE All-Eastern ”I’m okay with Disney doing bum “Lampshades on Fire,” was will be returning is Saul Good- and seeing all the talented musi- everything you do.” novel “Eye Candy”.” “This is a big departure for me, man. Honors Ensembles outstanding it [Star Wars: Episode VII- The available for download December The shop was shut down almost cians. When Lindy’s roommate con- I did a sitcom for twelve years, a “Nathan For You” music stu- Force Awakens] as long as they 15 2014, the original video has Goodman is the witty criminal vinces her to join an online dating long time,” said actress Victoria The rising comedy central series immediately after it opened by dents spend don’t mess up,”said Junior Mitch- 961,027 views on Youtube.Their lawyer. website, it is discovered that one Justice. “Nathan for You” will be coming the Los Angeles Health depart- three days in ell Avallone. second single “Coyotes” was re- He always seems to find his way of her dates fits a perfect match.. “I watched the premire because back for a third season. ment. Providence, Harrison Ford will of course leased January 20 2015. out of the holes he digs himself. Not for her but for a potential se- Victoria Justice caught my eye.” The hilariously dry comedy fea- If you look past that incident the Rhode Island star as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher “I’ve been a big fan for awhile Goodman’s role is played by Bob rial killer. She starts to get weird said Senior Kalee Holdren. “I tures a deadpan comedian Nathan show has been very successful. rehearsing as Leia, Mark Hamill as Luke now and it’s been a long wait for Odenkirk. text messages and suspects that reaized what people are actually Fielder attempting to help small The show’s season two ratings with a one Skywalker, Peter Mayhew as their new album,” said Senior Ad- The show will also have Mike she has gone on a date with the capable of with today’s technol- businesses turn profits, using out saw a 50% increase compared to of the five Chewbacca. The original cast dison Duvall. Ehrmantraut the intense contract serial killer that is loose in Man- ogy. The show is interesting and of the ordinary techniques season 1 among adults 18-49 year conductors is all there, as well as some new killer/ spy, will play a hattan. creepy.” that he’s acquired from olds. available, names such as John Boyega who role. Lindy his limited business expe- The show is performing plays the character Finn that was Sophmore will put her rience. As he says he has rated as the com Liviu Reynolds challenging featured in the first trailer. . tech skills graduated from one number one music to pre- “I’m excited to see the old char- said, the trailer co m of Canada’s top busi- original series ayne pare for their to the test . looked promis- acters again, like Princess Leia.” among 18-34 amctv ness schools with really performance while trying ing, and he has C .P said Junior William Bagwell and 18-24 year y to uncover good grades. on April 11 rom faith in Vince co m

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in the near future. Hosted by OF THE Q: What is your favorite lee a way you never had before. “The Great Gatsby” and “The Perks Of Being .

People’s Choice Awards, many I e Neil Patrick Harris and broad- Bailey Luna-GEINGY/ GUARD/THELONIUS Sarah Lomison- DULOC EN- piece that you’ve written? a Wallflower” are both popular books and movies. How did you feel

have tuned in to watch their fa- by casted on Feb. 22, these nomina- SUGARPLUM FAIRY/RAT SEMBLE A: Passing Butterflies, it was about the coversion from the book to the movie. vorite band/actor win a shiny to- tions include “Birdman”, “Amer- TAPPER long and pretty. “I hated the movie, it left out too much, “said ken showing off their skill. ican Sniper” and “The Imitation Shakeea Horn- MAMA BEAR Kami Miller- DULOC EN- S p hoto Sophomore Fiona Salvatori. “I really liked the On Jan. 11, the Golden Globes Senior Taylor Akers has been writing Game.” Kelsey Rogers- DRAGON/ SEMBLE book though, it relates well to teenagers and announced its winners including for years. Akers is a&e editor of The Other award shows to look BLUEBIRD/QUEEN LIL- Delrae Kinney- WICKED what they go through.” “How to Train Your Dragon 2” out for are The People’s Choice LIAN/RAT TAPPER WITCH/SUN FEATURE/ Mary Strein- DULOC EN- T Arrowhead. for Best Animation and “Boy- Awards, MTV Music Video SKELETON DANCER SEMBLE “I don’t like to read, but the “I think they did the hood” for Best Drama Motion Awards, and the Emmy Awards Chloe Taylor - DRAGON/ movie was cool,” said Senior movie well, I really Picture. which has yet to be announced. MAMA OGRE/RAT TAP- Jasmine Silver- HUMPTY Lydia Minium- DULOC EN- Q: How do you brainstorm? Q: Are you planning on getting Savanna Wilton. “I would do any- liked the book,” said On Feb. 8, the Grammy’s wil- PER/ 3 BLIND MICE/ DU- DUMPTY/RAT TAPPER/ SEMBLE A: It’s random. An idea will your book published? thing to live in that time period, Junior Page Lafferty. LOC ENSEMBLE SKELETON DANCER just appear and I’ll eventually A: Well maybe. I’m a procrastinator the outfits and the parties seem Casey Haas- BIG BAD P build on it. so it may happen eventually. so fancy.” Daxston Silver-PINNOCHIO Brea Doane- DULOC EN- WOLF/DULOC ENSEMBLE SEMBLE/RAT TAPPER

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im es Tara Larson- FAIRY GOD- Mackenzie Wise-DANCE Emma Pentz- DULOC EN- /M CT MOTHER/RAT TAPPER I CAPTAIN/ DULOC EN- SEMBLE SEMBLE/RAT TAPPER/ Kelsey Dowling- THREE L Q: When did you discover Q: Will you continue to write “The Great Gatsby is my MOON FEATURE BLIND MICE/MAD HAT- Caleb Frantz- THREE LIT- “To be honest the movie por- favorite book,” said Miss your interest in writing? after high school? 64-year-old Bill Murray attended the 72nd Golden Globe TER TLE PIGS/GUARD A: I’ve always enjoyed writing trayed Charlie differently, Vanessa Lechler. “Neither Gabe Heddings- KING HAR- A: Oh yeah. It’s fun and fulfill- Awards. Murray was nominated for Best Actor in the Com- E from when I was a kid. “said Junior Courtney Dunne. of the movies did the book edy/Musical category. OLD/DULOC ENSEMBLE/ Payton Smith-UGLY DUCK- ing and fun and it’s just relieving “They didn’t explain Char- justice.” PIED PIPER LING lie’s story well enough.” photos from wikipidia.com SPORTS The Arrowhead page 10 January 2015 page 11 Hike the winter Kirsten, Keith catch commendations CAYLYNN invent ashlynnmcquillen away sports staff When asked about going into your With Girls’ soccer winning the the new season, and A ALEXANDER maddygorini what his expecta- features staff district title back to back and the football team also winning a dis- tions were, Batkow- body tricts title, Montoursville’s athlet- eeder ski answered saying, Smith’s Knob ics are growing bigger and stron- R “I’m going to be a cheyennewood T sports editor Smith’s Knob is a rare form of mountain apart of the Loyalsock ger every year. little nervous next Q: What’s the best part about Trail. The view from the top shows about 1,200 feet down to the ebecca year given to the Senior Kirsten O’Malley scored R winning? y Fitness resolutions are a common occurrence at the beginning of every creek at the base of the mountain. It is a very steep, but fairly short her 1,000th point in basketball on awards I have re- B RE year. Head to any gym and it is filled through the month of January climb to the top. About halfway to the top of the knob is a view stop January 5 at Loyalsock. cieved. Also, I want A: Knowing that everyone tried their called Helen’s window. Take caution while hiking back down from hoto to help the team hardest individually and as a team. and slowly empties as February begins. Teachers and students share their

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H ayo differeing views on forgotten workout plans and newfound motivation. Smith’s Knob becuase of the steepness, especially if it is icy. ents, friends, and students waiting Senior Kirsten O’Malley drives the ball win districts again . M

for O’Malley to score her last six- up the court at home against and to personally T Q: “Most people only last two “I don’t like New Years Resolu- do better than last How do you pick your team up by Location: Loyalsock Trail teen points until her 1,000. Williamsport at the Christmas Tourney. when they’re not playing so well? weeks and then they give up on tions. I think a lot of times people Directions: Turn right onto Little Bear road off of Route 87. Keep The student section came with year.” The football team hoto themselves like the last year.” make decisions and don’t stick to driving on Little Bear road and there will be a parking area and signs huge posters of O’Malley’s bas- Not only was Kirsten O’Malley L P Tell them to focus on their own Junior Mikala Shaffer for the trail. ketball picture from last year, successful so far this year, but so had a very successful season last A: them.” year, with winning districts and technique and try to set personal records. Mr. Nathan Gilbert Elevation: approximately 1,100 feet gain along with a sign that was used as was Junior Keith Batkowski, who a count down form sixteen until was named Allstate Player for making it to the first game of “I never do them but I think states. they’re a great thing to push her 1,000 points. football. E Q: How do you mentally prepare yourself for meets/matches? “I think people can stick to them, The Girls’ basketball team is so It was the last quarter of the After a long and succeeful yourself towards whatever you it depends on the person. You far having a very good run with game with about two and a half football season and winning the A: Listen to my music before the meets and eat a lot of food. do or your New Years Resolu- have to have a positive attitude minutes left, the Monotursville PIAA Districts title, Batkowski only one loss to Mount Carmel. tion.” Freshman Tatyana Kraft about it.” Lady Warriors crushing the Loy- has made his name known for his The Girls’ team is hopeful to Q: Junior Kim Foster alsock Lady Lancers. senior year by being named All- make it to districts and to go to T What’s your favorite part about the sport? or i n Kirsten scored two points off a state Player of the year. states, which hasn’t been done “I think that unless people truly The friendships that are bonded throughout the team and how well everyone lay-up and was fouled in the pro- since 2008. A: believe that they can accomplish “I told myself I am going to lose M. G cess, which meant she only need- The girls on supports each other. weight and go to the gym. So far by them then they shouldn’t even be ed one point to go. the basket- I’ve been going to the gym twice ball team are made.” hoto O’Malley stepped up to the Freshman Kaylea Sweeley a week.” toner

P E Q: What is your pre-game pump-up song? foul line and swished her first hopeful that Sophomore Tiana Bowers foul shot with ease, making it her with the help M. S Nicki Minaj “It’s like a one day thing. The 1,000th point. y of the new A: Rider Park B next day people forget about “I think if you have easy ones Rider Park’s scenic trails are great for hiking, trail running, cross The Montoursville crowd roared coaching staff them.” you can complete them easier and country skiing, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. It has with happiness for O’Malley, es- hoto that they can Q: Are you looking to compete in college? P S Junior Colby Probst three look out vistas, and four major trails. Rider Park has trails for pecially from her parents, her win districts. you’ll be more motivated to keep Junior Keith Batkowski(22), lines up behind various fitness levels. The Katy Jane trail bypasses two of the look- team, and her coaches. No. improving your year.” Sophomore Brycen Mussina(11) to wait for the A: Sophomore Keely Houseknecht outs. That trail is approximately 2.6 miles long. Now here points only continue “Most people are too lazy to keep ball to be snapped. them.” to grow as the season goes on. Freshman Chloe Taylor Location: Rider Park, in Warrensville. Directions: Off of Warrensville Road, make a right onto Caleb Creek Road and follow Caleb Creek Road until you reach the parking Wrestling team destroys competition of lot. “Wood ya’ look at cheyennewood Elevation: approximately 460 feet gain (Katy Jane Trail) sports editor “It was nice to see our coach get well. TRISTAN 100 wins,” said Hoffman. “It is a big accomplishement be- the that!” With winter sports in full swing, Hoffman also earned his 100th cause not many kids get it,” said the Montoursville Wrestling win on Jan. 22 in his match. Bat- Hoffman. “It is a great thing to The Super Bowl is America’s Team is destroying its competi- kowski and Cerney have hopes of achieve. CHOATE tion, with a team record of 16-1. earning their 100th this season as Last year the team placed sec- favorite ‘holiday’ ond in the District IV Team Du-

or i n als, which qualified them for the Q: What’s the best part about winning? cheyennewood team state tournament. sports editor l m er

M. G The Warriors look to return this Seeing how proud it makes my family.

by M A: year as an even stronger team. “What’s your favorite holiday?” B . U asked Mrs. Trick. by

“We made it last year and mak- hoto P ing it again and placing is a big Q: How do you pick your team up when You expect answers like, Christ-

they’re not playing so well? hoto mas, the 4th of July, Thanksgiv- goal,” said Junior Garrett Hoff- P

Photo by B. Ulmer Photo O man. ing. But nope, behold, the nation’s I try and set the pace when I can. Jacoby Falls PA Power Wrestling has the Junior Ben Cerney pins his opponent at a home wrestling A: most beloved ‘holiday’: The Su- match. He is ranked 11th in the state with hopes of placing perbowl. Jacoby Falls Trail is a short but beautiful hike with the waterfall as team ranked at 15th in the state, Q: How do you mentally prepare yourself for meets/matches? it’s main attraction. The trail is about 1.6 miles and is a moderately along with 5 individuals ranked as this post season. N It is yet another sporting event extreme excitement over college that has been over glamorized. bowl games, especially in Penn- steep terrain. The family and dog friendly trail can be hiked year well. I just try and stay calm. round. The falls is especially impressive in the winter when it is fro- Hoffman is ranked 3rd after fin- A: There is no meaningful origin as sylvania this year because the zen. The waterfall is about 29 feet tall with rocks at its base. ishing 6th place last year. to why it is celebrated. sanctions against Penn State were Juniors Keith Batkowski and Q: What’s your favorite part about the sport? Of course, it is exciting for NFL finally lifted and they were eligi- Ben Cerney are also ranked along T players and fans, but some stu- ble. Location: Wallis Run Seeing all your improvements after putting in a lot of hard work. dents actually think it is a reason Even non football fans find en- Directions: North of state route 973 along Wallis Run Road with freshmen Gavin Hoffman A: and Wyatt Lutz. to have off of school on Feb. 2. joyment from the abundance of Elevation: approximately 480 feet gain (along whole trail) Q: What is your pre-game pump-up song? The team has only one senior, People call off work, attend par- commercials shown throughout Triston Choate, who was honored H ties, and dress up, like New Years the game. There are alwasy a few I don’t listen to music. with “Choate Night” in place of A: or an actual holiday. Sure, Foot- that everyone talks baout, wheth- the typical senior night on Jan. 22. ball has a huge impact on Amer- er they watched them during the

r i ck ican culture but it is celebrated at game or found them on YouTube

T The Warriors won the match Q: Are you looking to compete in college? against Mount Carmel with great lengths. to see what the talk was all about. . S a score 59-5 and clinched the No. There is something about grown Whether you like the hype or rs A: men running full speed into each not, there is something everyone

M PHAC League Title.

of Q: Why did you start competing in your sport? other that Americans seem to can take away from the unofficial Batkowski said, “We will only love. American holiday, either food,

lose 1 guy this year and will be by B. Ulmer Photo My dad got me into it in 4th grade. just as strong next year.” A: Social Media, the news, are all friends, commercials, or the actu- ourtesy The wrestling team gets prepared for a home match. With football talk during the weeks of al game.

C 100 has been a popular number a very successful record, they have a chance to win District playoffs leading up to the cham- People call baseball America’s among the team this season. Duals on Feb. 3rd and 4th. hoto briulmer pionship. past time, but it could definitely P Coach Jamie Yonkin earned his 100th team win in December. sports staff It is not even just the Superbowl be football... at least in the fall that football fans love. There is and winter months. PEOPLE The Arrowhead page 12 January 2015 Biggest regrets of 2014

Page by Sarah Musheno Fashion Choice Sperrys Movies Wearing khakis “Sharknado 2”

Shirtless at camp

Sneakers with “Tammy” skinny jeans

‘The Fault in our A fuschia turtle- Stars” “Frozen” neck “The Human Centipede” Regret NOT doing

Not getting my grades higher Not dressing as a pirate more

Not starting golf earlier in the year Sleeping in more

Playing varsity football

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