20 - Sports The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 Phys Ed serves up new obsession The Patriot A.J. Nisbet ‘08 On Nov. 14, Consiglio and Mrs. Tara Issue 4 Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ January 2008 Hartwyk held a handball showcase tournament The racquetball is served by the last person to promote the planned fund raiser tournament. in line. It hits the floor, the wall, and the game Around 40 boys and girls from all eight gym has begun. It’s a war, a battle. Sometimes a classes participated. powerful smack sends the next opponent into a “Students who seemed to play the game the Monzo braves obstacles temporary panic. Sometimes a little drop shot best in each period were picked,” said Hartwyk. Dance marathon raises $20,000 for important cause makes players gallop to the wall. Always exciting, “We held the showcase tournament to but never predictable, handball has senior gym stimulate interest for students in classes that Matt Neuteboom ‘08 Monzo Madness. Students Bob classes in a frenzy. didn’t have gym yet or who picked other activities Mulholland ’09 and Christian The game is simple. All you need is a wall, during their gym period,” said Consiglio. The 9/10 auxiliary gym Buonpastore ’09 provided the a racquetball, and a handful of participants. Consiglio and Hartwyk plan to host a was packed on Jan. 18. There, entertainment for the night. To Players line up a few feet away from a wall. The scholarship handball tournament sometime in 351 students began Monzo make up for the shortage of last person in line serves the ball which must hit May. Open to all seniors and juniors, the cost to Madness, the 24 hour dance-a- volunteers, chaperones went the floor once, and only once, before hitting the participate will be $10. thon that supports above and beyond the call of wall. If it bounces twice or if it does not touch The winner will receive twenty percent of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. duty by extending the time they the floor first, it is an out. A regulation game of the entry fees, and second place will get ten Despite the enormous stayed at Monzo. handball allows each person to receive three outs. percent. The rest of the money will go to the obstacles imposed on it by the “Normally the chaperones Throughout the handball experience, players Maryann Shiver’s Fund. teachers’ contract and the take 3 to 4 hour shifts,” said pick up many strategies to knock out the players The idea for the fund raising tournament limited space, the dance Naval, “but now we’ve who follow. Some players use the power smack AJ Nisbet ‘08/ The Patriot came from last year’s pickle ball tournament. proceeded without a hitch. extended it to something like 9 (open hand), or power hit (closed fist), which Chase Wert ‘08 takes a whack at the ball Consiglio believes that with the two Through determination, the hours.” can send an opponent to the back of the gym. in the second round of the Handball tournaments, a substantial amount of money Interact Club saved the event The event also had large Others play the short game, creating a rally close should be raised this year. Showcase Tournament. from the brink of cancellation turnout this year, meaning some to the wall. Some players are even taking the “While the first idea was to have a three-on-three and pulled through for the couples would not be allowed game to the next level by adding spin, using fakes, Mr. Frank Consiglio wrote a proposal for the volleyball tournament, I felt that we would be students of WTHS to allow a to attend. However, the Interact and hitting the ball between their legs. game of handball to be put in the Phys. Ed. able to get more individuals out for the handball long-standing tradition to Club yet again negotiated to “The game is awesome! It is fast paced and Curriculum after he saw some of his students tournament,” said Consiglio. continue. have the maximum number of unpredictable. You leave everything on the floor, playing it late last year. He recommends that the highly competitive Monzo Madness was attendants extended, allowing all said Ryan Walker ’08, the runner-up at the “After a few days more and more people find a wall, get a ball, and keep smacking, because started in 2004 in memory of of the couples to attend the Handball Showcase Tournament. got interested in the game,” said Consiglio. Interact Club advisor Ms. Gina Parker ‘09/The Patriot dance. Tracy Naval’s sister, Kathy Over 160 couples started Monzo Madness but by the 24th hour, only 20 Students were relieved that Monzo, who died of students were left on the dance floor. the event was allowed to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, continue. Girls swim to early success disease”. Monzo was only 47 when it a dance but it also goes to help also known as ALS or “Lou Gehrig’s Buonpastore ‘09 said “Monzo Weston Eldridge ‘10 Township and a decisive sweep in she passed away from ALS in 2001. people.” Madness is the greatest school the 100 breaststroke. The meet was ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative The issue over the teachers’ function to participate in because it The Girls Varsity swim team a close match-up. Both teams Inside... disease caused by the degeneration contract was one of the biggest is a lot of fun and it raises a lot of jumped out to a 5-0 record to wrap displayed equal strength. MUN does well at conference of brain neurons which control problems facing Monzo Madness money of a great cause.” up the first half of the season. In meeting Slate’s goals for the News- p.2 voluntary movement. As they this year. Because the WTEA voted By the end of the night, 20 Coach Jessica Slates is pleased season, Jamie Noonan ‘08 is already deteriorate, the body’s muscles not to volunteer for any school- resilient students were left standing Game Club, relaxing and fun with the team’s performance so far ahead of the game by qualifying for weaken until the patient loses the sponsored event, the Interact Club after the 24 hours of non-stop Features- p.4 and hopes to continue the success the Individual State Meet in the 200 ability to control any voluntary was desperate for chaperones, dancing, short of the 62 kids that made throughout the rest of the season. and 500 freestyle. The 400 freestyle Captial Punishment Debate movement except for the eyes. placing the entire event in jeopardy it to the end last year. Still, the “It’s a nice surprise to be relay of Catherine Wood ‘09, Commentary- p. 7 This year’s Monzo Madness of being cancelled. exhausted students left the gym at 1 raised over $20,000 in donations In response, the Interact Club o’clock the next day with a sense of undefeated this far into the season,” Noonan, Amanda Harvie ‘10, and People- p. 9 said Slates, “We’ve done very well Emily Torok ‘09 hopes to follow in from the couples attending the dance, met with Ms. Farrow to recruit pride and satisfactions. What’s Happening- p. 10 others besides teachers to chaperone so far and we’ve had a lot of good Keith Marr ‘10/ The Patriot Noonan’s footsteps and qualify for topping last year’s donations by “There’s really only one way to times.” Gina Garrison ‘10 and Gina Panchelli ‘11 warm up before practice. states by the end of the season. The Helicopter Frenzy $5,000. A minimum donation of $80 the event. While there were many describe it,” said Adam Stern ’09, Slates has high hopes for the team is also strong in the 100 Odds and Ends- p. 11 was required for a couple to attend, parents volunteering to donate their “Monzo Madness is just a blast.” a $5 increase from last year. time, chaperones needed to be rest of the season: qualify for State University. The practices consist positive attitudes to the team. butterfly with Wood leading the Food has an impact However, while $80 was the school-board approved, meaning that Tournament, win Conference, of two days a week sprinting, two With the graduation of five way, and the 100 backstroke with Lifestyles- p. 13 Interact meets every qualify three relay teams for states days of distance, and the day before seniors, the team has to work even Noonan setting the pace. minimum donation, many raised the Interact Club needed to reach out (200-yard medley , 200 freestyle, a meet consists of recovery and harder this season. Slates feels that the team can Literary Crushes much more than that, with the to other employees of the school Monday. Join them 400 freestyle), win the Gloucester mental preparation. “This team is more driven, and maintain their high level of Books- p.15 highest donation reaching $430. district. to recieve informa- County Championships, and have The team is led by four senior willing to step-up and fill in areas of competition as long as they continue Tech Talk- p. 17 Those who attended the dance Interact Club co-advisor Naval many swimmers qualify for the captains, Sam Baranowski ‘08, need,” said Slates. to develop the depth of the team and felt that they actually wanted to said “We literally had no teacher’s tion about Winter Sweeny Todd Individual State Tournament. Lauren Moppert ‘08, Emily Spencer Slates is most proud of her remain focused. The team will donate money, not just pay the $80 volunteering except for the two Pacesetters. To maintain their high level of ‘08, and Liz Cardona ‘08. Slates feels team for their victory over con- participate in the SJSL Entertainment- p. 18 for the ticket. advisors, Mr. Bucca and I.” competition, the team usually they all bring dedication, ference rival Cherokee. The meet Championship meet on February 6 Hand Ball Jill Rucker ’08 said “Monzo Still, those who volunteered Madness is great because not only is enthusiastically gave their time for practices five days a week at Rowan commitment, strong work ethic, and consisted of 18 best times for at GCIT. Sports-20 2 - News The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Sports - 19 MUN successful at conference Sports Lauren Finneran ’08 the weekend is for the delegates to completely The Russian Federation agrees to give away take on the views of all of their bio-chemical weaponry. Cuba is their countries and to Minutemen playoff hopes in sight expelled from the Organization of American pass resolutions that States. The People’s Republic of China will benefit their Maria Brasco ‘09 This season is especially reabsorbs Taiwan. individual countries. important because the team has Do these ideas sound sort of far-fetched to This year’s Model “Every time I step onto the mat gained a new coach, “Irish” Mike you? They might be in the real world, but UN trip was incredibly and hear the buzzer I get an intense Ahern. For his four years of high anything is possible at the Model United successful for the rush that I would never trade for the school he wrestled 103 lb. at Paul IV Nations Conference. For three days, students in Washington Township world,” explains James Higgins ’10 and was a three-time region grades nine through twelve are transformed from Delegation. Many as he warms up for his match. champion. After high school, he high school students to delegates for a mock delegates received Higgins, just like the rest of his attended Elizabethtown College for United Nations. awards and special team, is excited for this year’s wrestling.

From Jan. 4through 6, approximately 1300 recognition. Alaina season. So far the team has He continued his passion for students from the Delaware Valley came together Springsted ’09 and accomplished a fourth place finish wrestling by coaching after college. to the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Brooks Kinch ’10 were in the Collingswood Christmas Ahern coached at Sterling and Hershey, Pa for the Model United Nations invited to attend the Tournament and second in the Collingswood for a few years and Conference. During this weekend, each of the Conference on National Princeton Tournament. now coaching here, at Washington delegates takes on the role of a different country Affairs this summer in The team’s record is ten wins Township. represented in the real United Nations. Each of North Carolina. and three losses. “Hern’s the man. He’s real the countries represented in the United Nations Stephanie Foran ’08 “To improve from last year’s intense in the room and that extra along with all of the blocs and video and written was elected as an Photo courtesy of Mike Dokas ‘08 record and to qualify for the playoffs motivation is what we needed. He Delegates discuss and debate topics at the Model UN Conference. press are represented with delegates from each alternate for the would please me and the other brings a lot of knowledge and delegation (school) in attendance. conference. Springsted coaches,” said Coach Ralph Ross Jr., experience into the room. We really Maria Brasco ‘09/ The Patriot Christian Matthew Salera ‘11 (left) works for an advantage from For these three days, the delegates acted as and Felicia Revero ’09 were elected as chairs for year for Friday night. There were different “However, no matter the outcome feed off his positive energy,” Frank representatives from their respective country. next year’s conference. Although debating activities to get the delegates to unbutton their of this season I will be very proud Higgins ’08 said. the neutral position. While following parliamentary procedure which resolutions is the main part of this conference, jackets and have a good time. On Saturday night, of my team and how hard they have Along with the new coach, some (135) are a major part of many of The many inside jokes they have includes being in formal attire, formally another important part is making friends with there was an informal dance, which allowed the worked to get where they are today.” new freshmen are really making their the varsity wins. In the next three lighten the mood at practice an help addressing the chair and announcing your name people from all different schools. delegates to spend more relaxed time with their As of now, the team has a mark on the team. Christian years of high school, these four them to work together. each time you speak, the delegates debated in “It was awesome to meet high school fellow delegates. chance to qualify for playoffs. The Matthew Salera (103lbs.), Charlie wrestlers will be vital to the team. order to pass resolutions dealing with the issues students from all over the area. I learned so much The Model United Nations conference team is working hard and trying to Huff (112/119), Christian Michael Through these last few months, Winter Varsity being discussed within their committee. from them all and I know that I will be friends is more than just something that looks good on a stay positive. Salera (125/130), and Steve Swayze the team has bonded immensely. Delegates are encouraged to find their with many of them for years to come” said college application; it is a way for a diverse group country’s allies within the committee and team Victoria Garner ’08. of people to come together and become involved Opinion Sports Records up with them in order to write resolutions that Delegates were given the chance to mingle in a heated debate in order to have an enjoyable as of Jan. 23, 2008 are later debated and voted upon. The goal of in various ways. There was a mixer added this time and voice the opinions of their country. Time right for NCAA playoff Boys Basketball 6 - 9 Weston Eldridge ‘10 going undefeated and winning two best teams in college football. What does the real United Nations do? convincingly as there was in 2005, Unfortunately, it was too late and Stephanie Foran ‘08 strongly condemns the attacks and believes the important during this time in the world,” said Who’s really number #1: USC, when USC and Texas went the BCS system already excluded Girls Basketball 12 - 2 government of Sudan must cooperate for peace. Jamie Piotrowicz ’08. Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Oklahoma, undefeated. USC was ranked them from a National Championship Model United Nations is a student-run The Security Council of the United Nations The “Big Five”, composed of the United LSU, Georgia…? It’s impossible for number one for the entire season bid because of their early season Girls Swimming 5 - 2 organization that is based on the United Nations, is responsible for maintaining global security and States, United Kingdom, France, Russian even the most intelligent sports along with Texas right behind them, losses. After USC’s victory in the a peacekeeping association dedicated to world international peacekeeping. Federation, and China, were chosen back in the analyst to answer that question while making it an easy and thoughtless Rose Bowl, Pete Carroll (coach) felt Boys Swimming 2 - 5 affairs. However, the Model UN deviates slightly Recently the Security Council also post-WWII era and given permanent seats in the taking into account all the ups and decision for the BCS. This year no like his team could beat anyone, but from the real UN. expressed their concerns about Darfur and the Security Council because of their victories. The downs of the 2007-2008 season. I team was ranked number one or two USC just won’t get the chance. A Wrestling 12 - 3 Officers of the Model United Nations surrounding countries. According to the UN “Group of Four” nations, Germany, Japan, feel strongly that a playoff system for more than three weeks of the this playoff system would give them that subcommittees create their own topics for website, Council members asked Sudan and Chad Brazil, and India have made demands for is the only logical and fair way to season. chance to redeem themselves and Boys and Girls Bowling delegates to discuss. The real UN is dealing with “to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue and permanent seats as well. Each of the four determine who is the best college I also feel that some teams miss keep their dreams of a national -Currently in 2nd place in very serious global issues that some delegates cooperation” and respect their commitments to countries has contributed to the UN. The football team in America. The NFL out on their opportunity during the championship alive. believe should have been discussed instead. the United Nations. resolution regarding this topic is awaiting uses a playoff system; and it’s middle of season because of unlucky Another admitadly selfish Olympic Conference “I think we should discuss them because In addition to respecting the United approval from the United Nations General worked effectively for years. Why situations (injuries, suspensions…). reason I’m strongly in favor of a Boys Indoor Track Team these are real, serious issues that need to be dealt Nations, the Office of the UN High Assembly, which requires two-thirds majority should college football be any For example, USC and Oklahoma playoff system is because I would with,” stated Brandon Cunningham ’08. Commissioner for Refugees is attempting to to pass. different? both suffered key injuries (resulting like to see more football. With the Placed 3rd at Group IV State Perhaps the biggest issue at the United respect the rights of countries where Iraqi The United Nations and the Model United The playoff system was in losses) during the middle of the bowl game system, December is a Relay Championships Nations as for 2008 is the ongoing genocide in refugees fled. They are appealing for more than Nations may differ on some of the issues almost necessary this year; due to season that crushed their hopes of a month-long dormant period where Darfur. On Jan. 8, Sudanese Armed Forces $260 million dollars to help countries with a covered, but both organizations realize the world all of the upsets and team’s rising national championship. However, there’s little college football. With a Girls Indoor Track attacked a United Nations convoy carrying sudden influx of displaced refugees and to needs to use diplomacy to get their points across. and falling in the rankings. In a they got healthy at the end of the playoff system, each week would Placed 11th at Group IV rations for UNAMID (United Nations, African provide more educational and health services. Perhaps in the future, the Model UN will be season like this, it’s impossible to season and started to play at the top have key match-ups involving the Mission in Darfur) personnel. There were no “It’s good because it’s supporting more focused on what is really going on in the determine the top two teams in the of their game. Some of the sports best teams in the nation giving their State Relay Championships causalities, but Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon cooperation between countries and it’s really world and strive to help the UN fix it. nation. No two teams stood out by analysts even considered them as the all in the quest for a national title. 18 - People The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. News - 3 Tech Talk Black and Garcia direct great show Maggie Bonanni ‘09 “but an obstacle was getting people to show The only prescription is more Rock Band th The 13 annual up to rehearsals; you Tom Gill ‘10 It’s not just the fact that this Senior Directed Cabaret don’t get as much alleviates the need to buy another was not a show to miss. respect out of your For years now, people have Rock Band guitar for the bass player; A theatrical and comedic fellow students as an been rocking out with the Guitar Hero it’s also the fact that the Rock Band mix of short skits, advisor would.” series. However, on November 20, instruments are infamous for seniors Nikki Black and Another gamers were introduced to Rock Band, breaking down. There are many Christie Garcia directed obstacle was finding the game allows you to go further than reports of guitars that won’t even the show with material to use in the your guitar controller and play with strum and drum pads that won’t persistence, time, and show. Because Senior your friends as a whole band. No register hits. Fortunately, the reliable effort. Despite snowy Directed Cabaret is a longer do you have to play just as the Guitar Hero guitar saves players weather on Jan. 17, and student-ran production, lead guitarist, as you and your friends money by being universally accepted Monzo Madness on costumes, props, and can now play as an entire band to for both the guitar and bass parts in Jan. 18, the turnout was scenery were up to the some of your favorite songs. Google Image Rock Band. rewarding. Those who cast to provide. Many Thanks to Rock Band, you can Rock Band allows to play with the guitar, drum, and bass parts at The singing works in the same came to see the of the actors provided now have a guitarist, a bassist, a singer, the bottom of the screen with lyrics scrolling across the top. way as other karaoke game by production were pleased their own props, and and even a drummer playing the same cool aspect of the drumming part is that comes packaged with the game recognizing the pitch in which you with the show. costumes were also lent game. There have been games for years the fact that during the song, the game is the additional set of buttons at the sing and the vowels of the words. It “I really enjoyed to the cast by Mrs. that allow you to be a singer and a will allow you to play riffs, which adds bottom of the neck that allow you to also allows you to play the the show, Nikki and Cheryl Silverman, guitarist but now you can even be a to the fun. rock out during a solo without even tambourine parts by tapping the Christie did an amazing WTHS’s drama teacher. drummer, which is probably the most The guitar and bass parts in drumming the buttons. This adds microphone when indicated. job and the skits they Mr. DiGennaro, the talked about part of Rock Band. You Rock Band are played in the same some difficulty for those who are used There are many types of modes chose really reflected director for the fall play start by playing simple notes and go way as they are in the Guitar Hero to the old method of playing a solo. that you can play in Rock Band. For their personalities,” said and spring musical, also into playing beats. Once you get into games. However, many of the songs Thankfully, the Guitar Hero those who like to go it alone, the game Jackie Nagle, who Maggie Bonanni ‘09/ The Patriot helped the directors. the groove of a beat, you actually start are less difficult than those of Guitar guitars work just fine with both the allows you to play solo mode with directed the 2007 Chris Gorz ‘08 and Max Giorgi ‘08 opened the show by playing Max Bialystock and All the hard to feel like a real drummer. Another Hero 3. One neat aspect of the guitar guitar and bass parts for Rock Band. any instrument. As well, you can Cabaret. Leopold Bloom from The Producers. work that went into the Techknowledgy by David Clements ‘08 play as a single instrument, a whole Both directors cabaret paid off. The audience’s band, or any random assortment of were chosen by the last year’s and I have gotten so much closer schedules, rehearsals were in many reaction to the show could be heard instruments doing the world tour. In previous cast. After finding out that because of the show and I’m grateful different places, including the from outside the 11-12 auditorium. Tech ushers in era of laziness world tour mode, you travel from city they were directors for the 2008 for that.” psychology room, Black’s Laughter rang throughout the Each issue “Techknowledgy” to be learning, but that’s what I answer is just too complicated for to city performing gigs to earn money Cabaret, both were very excited and Work was a major factor of the basement, and even the court room auditorium, and progressed as the will discuss the positive and negative learned anyway. As the comedian any one reason or opinion to be right. as you become a legendary symbol could not wait to start directing the show, as the directing process is at the police station. The work that show went on. Each skits was effects of newer technology on our Gallagher once said, “Don’t you Some technology makes us lazy, of rock. You can even play online show. strenuous. Along with picking skits went into the show was stressful uniquely humorous, and different society. wish there was a knob on the TV to while other technology really does and create an entire band with other “I was so excited about that were funny and appropriate and often overwhelming at times for from its predecessor. It is a common belief in our turn up the intelligence? There’s one help. It’s my opinion that it all people from all over the world. working with Christie as a co- for a school audience, both directors both the actors and directors. Popular skits like the opening society that because of technology, marked ‘Brightness,’ but it doesn’t depends on how you use it. Does A special addition to the 360 director,” said Black, “Our had to work around the 30 cast “Christie and I tried our best scene from The Producer, I Love each generation has been “dumbing work.” But television was just the technology make our minds deteriorate? version is the ability to create your personalities are compatible, and we members’ schedules for rehearsals. to be lenient and work around other Lucy’s “The Chocolate Factory”, down” from the previous one. Is this beginning. It can, but it own rocker. By playing gigs in the worked so well together. Christie Because of the varying people’s schedules,” said Black, Saturday Night Live’s “Brian really the case? Quite truthfully, I can’t Next is my isn’t the only world tour mode, you can earn money Fellow’s Safari Planet”, and “Charlie imagine writing this column without a personal favorite: Some technology makes factor. It has to spend on your wardrobe. What is the Unicorn” were well received by spell checker. Does that make me the calculator. played a large also cool is that you can set them with Vote “YES” Township Goes us lazy, while other the audience. Less known skits, like dumber than my parents and Can you imagine part in our an attitude of gothic, punk, heavy to saving costs “The Wedding Story”, and grandparents? Personally, I don’t think taking your SATs technology really does society, and, metal, or rock, allowing you see how “Criminal Hearts” contained so; lazier, perhaps, but not dumber. without one? I unfortunately, your rocker acts on stage during songs. and helping the Green sarcastic humor, and sent the help. Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 30%. Not only will these panels Some might even say it is smarter than think it’s a often in a Rock Band is again similar to audience into hysterical laughter. cut costs, but they will help out the to waste your time looking up these wonderful negative way. Guitar Hero 3 when it comes to songs environment! Both directors, the cast, and A referendum will be held on environment by reducing carbon big words in a dictionary. invention; it Perhaps that is as there are many that are in both the audience were satisfied with the March 11, 2008 at WTHS from 12 dioxide emissions, which is the This argument is hardly a new makes balancing your checkbook and because any change is often viewed games. However, new songs include show. Not only was the show p.m. to 9 p.m. to vote for a new leading cause of global warming, and one. It started back in the 1940s, paying your taxes a thousand times as a negative instead of a positive. “In Bloom” by Nirvana, “Say It Ain’t humorous, but it was also an proposal made in the Washington other environmental problems. when television was first easier. The older generation, from what This is especially true as people age. So” by Weezer, “Are You Gonna be experience to remember. It brought Township district that could save This approach would also increase commercially available. It was the I have observed, constantly rolls their An example of this is how often older My Girl” by Jet, “Blitzkrieg Bop” the cast closer together, and gave the high school hundreds of the value of the building. The beginning of the end of our brain eyes at the fact that we use calculators people resist getting cell phones, even by the Ramones, “Learn to Fly” by them a chance to grow as actors. thousands of dollars as well as make initiation of this effective project cells. It even received the name all the time. They act as though though they could be extremely useful. Foo Fighters, and many others. “I loved the cast; they were all so the school more eco-friendly. The will be determined by the vote of “boob tube”, which isn’t all that something is wrong with the fact that Technology can be our friend, so While this game is $170, you funny and amazing to work with. I district is looking into using solar the taxpayers of the district. This inaccurate. Reality TV proves it, we don’t pull out a pencil and paper long as we don’t let it take over our most definitely get your bang for thought the show turned out What a bright idea! panels to power the high school. smart investment has the ability to often quite literally. Some television to figure out the percentage off of the lives. Sadly, this has already started your buck. The game is as innovative perfect, and we really pulled it off, As the cost of energy continues to make a huge difference to our shows are educational – like “CSI.” price of a new iPod. Once again I ask: for most people. Alice Kahn once put as innovative can get and it provides March 11, 2008 for what I think is the best Senior rise, adding solar panels to the roof community, and taxpayers have the I now know how to commit a crime does this make me dumber or smarter? it best: “For a list of all the ways hours of fun at parties. This game is Directed yet,” stated Erin Dunphy, of the high school can potentially power to make the difference and not get caught. I’m not quite So what exactly is the effect technology has failed to improve the likable by anyone and should be Where: WTHS who played Lora in “Impromptu”. sure that this is what I was supposed that technology has on us? The quality of life, please press three. played by everyone. When: Noon - 9p.m. lower the school’s bill by nearly happen. 4 - Features The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Entertainment - 17 Features Indie flick depicts teen life realistically Max Giorgi ‘08 controversial subjects such as teenage pregnancies, sex, and abortion. It lets Game club combines fun, relaxation Pregnancy: the gift of life. It is you step into what a young girl may Katelyn VerSprill ‘10 from there.” says Evangelisti. In fact, a precious, momentous occasion that actually experience such as the it escalated so much that the club should be handled with care and love. pressure to have sex, the difficult Entering Cafeteria B when the had to be moved to Cafeteria B to But to others, this occurrence may decision of getting an abortion or Game Club is in session is like keep up with the number of kids come rather unexpected and at the adoption, and the effort to survive entering an entirely stress-free zone. attending. worst time possible. in high school. It can really make Students sit around laughing, playing However, despite the fun all the This is the case for the main someone feel the weight of the world games, and telling jokes. At the far members have, it seems that this year character in the big screen release on their shoulders. end of the room stands a cabinet filled mostly juniors and seniors attend the Juno. Juno is a 16-year old high Director Jason Reitman casts with games, with everything from meetings, which are held every school junior who has trouble fitting actors who look like teenagers, such Sorry to the board game version of Thursday in Cafeteria B from about in at her school. She is sarcastically as Ellen Page (Juno MacGuff) and Halo. From the sights observed, it is 2:20 to 3:40. funny, has a deep passion for rock Michael Cera (Paulie Bleeker). I was evident that nothing but fun “I don’t think people are n’ roll, and is cute in her own way. glad to see normal-looking people for and frivolity can come from this club. adventurous enough to make the The movie wastes no time these parts, not actors well past their “This is the best place to go walk over here to see what the club getting into Juno’s problems. The high school years that look like when you need a break,” says club is about,” said Evangelisti. He feels opening scene starts with Juno telling models. It gives the audience a sense president Alex Del Signore ‘12. The the club would be more fun if more the audience the story of her one- of reality and makes the setting more Google Image Game Club is, according to members, freshmen and sophomores joined. night stand in an old recliner. As she believable. Some viewers may have a great way to relieve stress and have Photo courtesy of the Game Club “I would like to see more under- A major turning point in the film is where Juno, her friends, and Haloclix, a miniatures game based on the best selling video game, copes with the reality of the resulting a hard time relating to Juno’s a good time. classmen get involved.” He says. pregnancy, she wrestles with stepmother see her baby for the first time. situation, but it lets you feel so much “It makes school easier and is popular this year with the club. Of course, new members are adulthood and mature topics in her her life and allow her to step into a topics and provides a “real-world” compassion that it feels as if you are gives you something to look forward Despite common miscon- Other games that are played always welcome. Those interested teenage world, and is forced to grow realm of complexity and situations spin on the film. Juno makes for a experiencing her life at her side. I to” says member Kaitlin Shockley ceptions, the Game Club plays include abstract strategy games such bring their own games or play one of up sooner than she wants to. no 16-year old girl should ever have very convincing and believable take would recommend this flick to ‘11. The Game Club also seems to some very interesting games. Board as chess, and military/historical the forty games the club already Juno goes through many struggles to go through. The script, written on teenage reality. anyone who is in the mood for a provide a sanctuary away from the games are the main entertainment of games ranging from the War of 1812 possess. as she tries to determine her future. by Diablo Cody, manages to use I want to recommend this movie dramatic yet funny movie that leaves everyday stresses and aggravations the group, although some card games to World War II. For traditionalists, Joining the club is easy enough. Her decisions will affect the rest of comic relief to alleviate its serious because it isn’t afraid to deal with you wanting more. of school. such as Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh are also there are also family-style games like Simply come to the meetings. “It takes my mind off the played. Some favorites include the Monopoly. “If you’re here enough times, school work I should be doing,” said board game version of Halo and Kill The Game Club was formed we put your name on the sign up Dave Clements ‘12. Playing games, Dr. Lucky, a game in which players about twenty years ago by advisor sheet” says Del Signore, “then it is Lost rediscovered after long hiatus having fun, and relaxing are what the try to get your piece in the same Mr. Jim Evangelisti. Last year, Mr. official.”. Rich Elles ‘08 group. Jack Shepard, the doctor natives, or “The Others” as they into question. Game Club members are all about. room as Dr. Lucky to... well, the title Robert Hart got involved, volun- For stress relief, fun, and tons (Matthew Fox), Kate Austen, the have been tabbed, more characters When we last left the island, the To member Alaina Lincul ‘11, says it all. This is not as easy as it teering his time to the club as well. of board games, there seems to be no After watching castaways long fugitive (Evangeline Lilly), Sawyer, are introduced and explained. The survivors seemed to find rescue in the Game Club allows students the sounds, however. The other players “It started with a bunch of kids other club to join than Game Club. for home and search for ways off of the conman (Josh Holloway), and Others kidnap children and pregnant using a satellite phone to call the crew chance to do “things you don’t get cannot be able to see the room you in my classroom staying after school For more information, visit their e- the mysterious island, viewers are John Locke, the faith-driven women since strange qualities of the of a nearby freighter. However, the to do during the week.” occupy. playing Risk. It just sort of escalated board on the school website. yearning to get back. After an eight- handicap who regained the ability to island prevent reproduction and chance to return home seemed too month hiatus, the hit show Lost walk (Terry O’Quinn), have taken expecting mothers die before giving good to be true and the leader of the Day by Day by Jessica McFadden ‘10 finally returns to the airwaves on center stage to drive the plot. birth. Others warned Jack that if he Jan. 31 for a fourth season, picking The struggle to live has been Among the other odd traits the contacted what he believed to be a Conserving electricity a necessity up where the dramatic conclusion left made increas- island possesses rescue attempt, “Everyone on the off in May 2007, and giving the ingly difficult by is the miraculous island would be killed.” It will be Almost every home in America wastes external electricity outputs. By using a stationary and go off when the object stops motion. By massive fanbase more answers. the mystery The leader of the Others curing power, as very interesting to see if the rescue electricity daily. It’s often an unconscious action, bike for a whole year, you are saving one hundred- having motion detector lights outside of your After a horrifying plane crash surrounding the several sur- of the crash survivors is the primary but still, it is wasteful. sixty kilowatt hours. If you use that stationary home, your electric bill will decrease more than that left them stranded on an island. The warned Jack that if he vivors’ cancers objective of the “rescue team”. Some ways to conserve power are more bike for forty minutes a day, you are saving 0.8 you think. uncharted island in the middle of the castaways have contacted what he are cured with- Lost is one of the most obvious than others. Leaving a ceiling fan on in kilowatt hours per day. Dirty air conditioners also raise your electric Pacific Ocean, the survivors of encountered a believed to be a rescue out treatment. innovative shows on TV. Fans are the summer when you are not home, wastes much A few more things that can be done to save bill each month. Fixing this problem, along with Oceanic Flight 815 banded together spooky creature When the sur- always left in suspense at the end of electricity. As surprising as this may seem, energy in your own home are turning off your other problems, is actually one of the simplest to survive for nearly three months. made of black attempt, “Everyone on the vivors finally each episode. Perhaps the most sending a one-word e-mail from a computer uses computer each night, keeping your doors and things you can do. Cleaning your home’s air Each passenger of the doomed flight smoke through- island would be killed.” became some- unique attribute of this critically thirty times more electricity per message than a windows closed, and increasing the use of motion conditioner will also decrease your bill annually. comes from a different background out the series and what comfort- acclaimed program is the feeling that text message. Sending a text message from a detector lights. By turning off your computer One not-so-quick fix, is to check your air with a storied past, serving as the curious, but able with their no character is safe from death on handheld device actually saves electricity. each night, you save on your annual electric bill. conditioner to be sure that it is the right size for motives for their actions on the violent inhabitants of the island. new surroundings, relationships the island. Several main characters, Planning on buying a new computer? If you If you keep all of your doors and windows closed your home. island. After the entire first season of began to form. even fan favorites, have met their choose a laptop over a desktop computer, you all of the time, you are keeping the heat in your Although all of this information may seem During the three past seasons, trying to stay alive on the beaches Between mystery and drama, demise on the shores of the island. will save up to two hundred and twenty kilowatt house, and the cold out. This helps you save frivolous to some, to many it will change lives.If the show has explained each and hoping for rescue, the previous love is a prominent theme in the Leaving fans constantly hours in a single year! That’s a savings of about money annually on your heating bill. everyone from Washington Township High School character’s past through a series of inhabitants of the island are revealed show. Many of the survivors come guessing and speculating, Lost is twenty dollars each year. Motion detector lights are much better for took measures to fix the previously stated flashbacks featuring life before the to have homes, power, electricity, to love a fellow castaway. However, always on the minds of its viewers. Are you the type that likes to work out your electric bill because they aren’t kept on at problems, a lot of underprivileged people could crash. Through the mass panic and and communication with the outside relationships are not safe because If an adventurous, suspenseful show frequently? If so, then try to lean more towards all hours of the day or night. They simply go on have electricity, like lights, in their homes. difficult living situation, several world. problems arise when the past is what you seek, tune into ABC stationary equipment that does not use any when someone or something moves near them, Next issue: A look at air pollution characters have taken charge of the As the survivors battle with the activity of each character is called Thursdays at eight to get lost. 16 - Entertainment The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Features - 5 Entertainment Number of teen car crashes piling up Matt Neuteboom ‘08 expect a nice 500 dollar This year, most seniors are finally enjoying repair bill, and Sweeney Todd: Not for the faint of heart the freedom of driving to school for the first time. expect your The implications of this privilege are amazing. It insurance to ending as tragic as that of Romeo Katelyn VerSprill ‘10 pathos of the character extra- sets combined with cringe-worthy means not having to leave early to get to the bus go up as well. and Juliet, Sweeney Todd: The ordinarily well. Rickman, famous for cinematography are truly a work of stop, as well as being able to go anywhere after Now Demon Barber of Fleet Street will Squeamish movie-goers be- playing the role of Professor Snape art, befitting the masterful work of school without needing to return home. imagine leave everyone happily cringing and ware. There will be blood in this film. in the Harry Potter series, is also a the director, Tim Burton. Like many Yet this privilege is constantly taken for getting into a asking for more. Lots and lots of it. A brilliantly surprisingly talented singer with a Burton productions, Sweeney Todd granted. Often it is mere milliseconds which larger, much executed movie about a vengeful rich, deep voice. It is Carter, is not for the faint of heart. dictate what happens in an accident. However, more serious barber, Sweeney Todd is sure to give however, who really shines in the In the film, Todd has just the repercussions for this split second in time accident. You any horror-flick fan a natural high. musical portion of the film. She returned to London after fifteen can sometimes be far reaching.Though not every have hundreds Johnny Depp shines as the masterfully blends the tone of the years in jail for a crime he didn’t accident is life-threatening, many teens do not (perhaps murderous title character, lending the film with the melody and lyrics of commit. He’s think of how easily one can get into an accident. thousands) of barber his effortless flair for the odd the songs, easily transitioning from desperate to Imagine you and your friends are driving dollars in dam- and mysterious. Helena Bonham dialogue to lyrics. seek revenge out late one night. You’re taking some friends ages to pay Carter gives a king of grace to his While this film is filled with well on the judge home after a party and you’re all listening to the off.Your accomplice, secret admirer, and pie known actors and actresses, the who sentenced radio. All of a sudden, a car turns out from behind insurance will Yahoo image shop owner, Mrs. Lovett while Alan songs are what prove to be the true him, never a tree and sideswipes you. go through the Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers in America. Rickman plays the evil Judge Turpin, stars. Originally written by Steven caring who he Even if no one is hurt, in just a second an roof. You have to deal with your parents’ substance abuse charges. This means having to mixing his venomous looks with his Sondheim, the songs convey a queer must sacrifice in exciting night turns into hectic week, filled with reactions and if the car is totaled, then say go to court and attending classes, paying more sharp words to create a truly mixture of comedy, tragedy, and his quest. He goes stress and dilemma. Getting into an accident does goodbye to your driving privileges until you buy hundreds of dollars. magnificent rendition of the everything in between. From Mrs. on a bloody ram- much more damage than just destroy your car; it a new car. But the worst happens when someone dies character. However, there is another Lovett’s hilarious rendition of “The page, (using gal- can change your life. Things only get worse from there. If the in the crash. If this also involves alcohol or drugs, familiar face you will encounter in Worst Pies in London” to Todd’s lons of theatrical Take this scenario for example. In the police find you at fault for the accident, then you you’re looking years in prison, coupled with this movie. Sacha Baron Cohen, a.k.a. emotional “Epiphany”, the songs are blood in the process), supplying morning most seniors travel to school in their have to pay ticket fines and sometimes even court thousands of dollars in fines for your parents to Borat, uses his gift for comedy to sure to arouse a slew of heartfelt tears Mrs. Lovett and her pie shop with own car. In the early hours, we’re all tired, and fees.But this just barely touches on how bad the pay off. Next time you’re out driving and you play the flamboyantly extravagant and laughs all in the time it takes to the “filling” she needs for her pies. because of our delayed reaction time it’s easy for situation can become. Suppose there is alcohol throw caution into the wind, remember that even Adolfo Pirelli. change tune. The warning has been set. usto hit other cars in the bumper to bumper involved? Or even drugs? All of a sudden you’re slightly wreckless driving can lead to life altering Sweeney Todd is a musical and However, the songs are not the Proceed to the movie theater if you traffic. It may seem like a simple enough fix, but slammed with underage drinking or controlled consequences. while it is hard to imagine Johnny only wonders of this film. The visual dare. Sweeney Todd is an extra- Depp singing, he does a surprisingly effects are extraordinary. The ordinary masterpiece of a movie, but good job, portraying the passions and hauntingly beautiful costumes and bloody nonetheless. With an Alex Parkin ‘08 You can eat January: Stalker Living life... one letter at a time off the floor Awareness Month Sarah Kurtz ’10 But what Holly didn’t know was encourages her to do something for and her husband first met was a Lauren Finneran 08’ million people per year. One of the what he did before he died. herself. He constantly reminds her bittersweet journey for her. main reasons the issue of stalking is Would you have rather loved On her thirtieth birthday, Holly that she is going to be okay without P.S. I Love You is a perfect blend January has been National growing is because of the current and lost, or never loved at all? That’s receives a wake-up call from her actually saying it. of happy and tear jerking scenes. The Stalker Awareness Month since simplicity of accessing technology. the question that every single person friends and family saying she needed Jerry ends each letter with “P.S, movie could have you drowning in 2003. January is devoted to Technology makes many things asks themselves after they watch P.S. to get out of her apartment and get I Love You” to show that he will sorrow one moment and laughing the informing the public about the easier and advancements have greatly I Love You. her life back together. Not a moment always care. However, the letters next. The movie is filled with dangers of stalkers and to spread impacted and helped society. The movie is about grieving too soon there’s cause conflict flashbacks about how Holly and Jerry awareness about stalkers. According Although it is beneficial in widow Holly Kennedy (Hilary a knock on the between Holly met, right down to their first kiss and to the National Center for Victims many respects, it has created an Swank) and the letters her late door, with a and her mother, the first time their eyes met. The The movie could have of Crime (NCVC) about one million easier venue for stalkers. Stalkers use husband Jerry (Gerard Butler) sent package filled who doesn’t be- movie is a bittersweet fairytale. It’s women and four thousand men are websites such as Facebook or her after dying from a brain tumor. with a cake and a you drowning in lieve the letters about realizing that even though a life annually victims of stalkers in the Myspace or other special The letters help her start her a new tape recorder. are helping her has ended, your life must still go on. sorrow one moment United States alone. About one in newtworking sites. Some stalkers life without her husband. When she get over Jerry. And even though a person has left twelve women and one in forty-five have even used GPS devices in order P.S. I Love You starts out with plays the tape, and laughing the next. She discourages you, they’re never truly gone. men will be stalked at one point in to track their victims. Holly and Jerry fighting about she finds out Holly from going their life. The internet in particular has starting a family. The same scene ends what Jerry had on a trip to Although stalking is illegal in created an open venue for stalkers, with the couple showing their love been doing when she wasn’t at the Ireland that Jerry Have ideas? Send Nicole Heath ‘10/The Patriot all of the states in America, the which is why it is so important to for one another. Shortly after, the hospital with him. The tape explained had arranged prior to his death. She them to the Patriot at Mrs. Molle’s culinary class built gingerbread statistics of those being stalked are use caution when using the internet movie takes an unexpected twist. how he arranged letters to be sent to goes on the trip with her two best [email protected]! constantly on the rise. They are in all situations and on all websites Within moments, you learn of Jerry’s her on certain days for a year after friends despite her mother’s houses for the holiday season. The decorative currently scarier than ever before and no matter how protected you think tragic situation: he has a brain tumor. his passing. Each of the letters objection. Going back to where she houses were then put on display in the IMC. are now affecting more than one you are. 6 - Commentary The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Books - 15 Commentary News from the Book Club Role model’s Gina Parker ‘09 Walking through the hallways of WTHS, you pregnancy Stricter immigration laws needed may see advertisements for the Student Book Club’s new novel. Once a month, students gather Devlin Rogers ‘08 after school in the IMC under the supervision of disappointing librarian Ms. Stephanie Gaughan to discuss that “All persons born or naturalized in the United month’s novel. Nikki Black ‘08 States , and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are “I originally joined Book Club because my citizens of the United States and the State wherein friend was in it and was constantly telling me The recent pregnancy of teen they reside.” The previous phrase, from the about the books that she was reading. I enjoy idol Jamie Lynn Spears is unnerving th 14 Amendment, has begun a war in America. An reading and this club sounded perfect for me to not solely because of her age, 16, amendment that was once just, is now a major fault in learn about some new books,” said Kate but because Spears is viewed daily our constitution that I believe must be changed. Nawoyski ‘09. by thousands of young girls. In 1868, the U.S. was dealing with the issue of The book for January’s discussion is Recently, it seems that celebrities do th African-American citizenship. The 14 Amendment Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. This novel tells not take into account that their was ratified in order to keep state governments from the story of 17-year old, Peter Houghton, who decisions and behavior have major Photo courtesy of Ms. Gaughan denying African-Americans citizenship to our country leads his life constantly being the victim of affects on the general population, and In addition to discussing novels that they have recently read, the WTHS Book Club has and to promote westward expansion. At the time of bullying. As he grows up Peter suffers more the results can be especially scheduled an active list of events for the spring. its ratification, the U.S. had no immigration policy humiliation and is frequently targeted by jocks disturbing when the main audience and therefore had no illegal aliens. Today we have and members of the “popular crowd”. away from the pages.,” said Menahil Amer’09. featuring The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round is not old enough to understand the estimates of as high as 20 million illegal aliens resideing With nobody left to turn to, he collapses Upcoming events for book club include their Things … that even more students will be repercussions of such behavior. in our country. and decides to seek revenge, stopping his very participation in March’s Read Across America, enthusiastic about this wonderful opportunity,” The problem is not only In our society, this amendment means that illegal Lillyan Ling ‘08 problem at the core; his fellow high school community service, and discussions with two said Gaughan. apparent in actions the general aliens may birth a child in our country and that child students. In the aftermath of his crime his life is guest writers, the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Sam Students may prepare for Mackler’s visit public believes is wrong, but also will become a citizen of the U.S. These children, once France, birthright citizenship has ended and 16 to 22 sent spiraling downward, and the town of Sterling, Carchidi and Carolyn Mackler, who is scheduled by picking up one her books or by participating actions generally accepted in today’s 18, may sponsor their parents into citizenship. year olds must actively seek citizenship to remain in the New Hampshire will never be the same to come to our school in May to discuss her in Book Club’s One Book Township by reading society, such as the dance moves in Most illegal aliens have no health insurance. With country. The last member of the European Union to end The Student Book Club will be joined by works. the school-wide novel The Earth, My Butt, and many popular music videos. I’ve an estimated average birth cost of $8,000 in 2007, the birthright citizenship was Ireland in June of 2004. These WTHS’s Faculty Book Club to discuss this novel “We are very excited to offer WTHS Other Big Round Things. actually seen young girls praised by U.S. will spend billions of dollars to pay for these countries have seen the benefits of outlawing birthright after school on Jan. 29. students a chance to meet and discuss the writings Many events are coming up for Book Club, their mothers for “dancing like births. With a mid-range estimate of 500,000 births, citizenship. Perhaps it’s time we do as well. “Nineteen Minutes is definitely my favorite of a young adult author as popular as Carolyn so get involved and stay tuned for next month’s Britney” because they think it’s this costs us $4 billion! This is excluding the cost of I believe this issue has remained silent for too long. book we have read so far... With the excitement Mackler. Many students have already enjoyed book, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering “adorable.” This mind frame can welfare to children. In 1994-95, $553 million was spent Actions are being taken in the US to ban birthright and drama in this novel I couldn’t peel my eyes reading her books, and we are hoping that by America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. have devastating effects on young on welfare to these children. A substantial part of this citizenship. In April of this year, Representative Nathan children. While the argument can be will come from the taxpayer’s pockets. Deal introduced The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007 made that the target audiences for Although we do not decide where we are born, which takes on the same idea as England in which one Swan Song livens up bookshelves such music videos are not young girls, we as Americans cannot honor these children parent must be a citizen. young children do watch the videos citizenship when their parents have broken the law In a recent poll, 67% of Americans agree with me David Clements ‘08 Colonel Macklin and the boy tempting them at every twist and the sense most would think of; that and are affected by the images they by just entering this country. We are the last great that this should be passed. Presidential candidate Roland, both driven to insanity in turn. is, something along the lines of see. western nation to accept birthright citizenship. The Congressman Ron Paul is currently basing his immigration Swan Song, the 1987 novel by this new, savage country. Swan Song may have many Stephen King’s works. It is a This brings me back to the United Kingdom , requires that at least one of the policy on the banning of birthright citizenship. This is Robert R. McCammon, is the The story builds up to the aspects of hope and happiness, but psychological thriller that makes you behavior public opinion does hold children’s parents be a citizen to their nation. In proof that it is time for change. ultimate battle between good and point where all of these people meet it is far from a children’s book. truly appreciate what you have. as wrong. Spears showed little evil. Set in present day, it tells the together in the end, all the while the Readers should not have weak Swan Song is a stand-alone consideration for her young fans, tale of three bands of survivors after shape shifting Man With the Scarlet stomachs, as McCammon can get ex- novel, so there are no sequels or who look up to her as a role model nuclear war between the Soviet Eye – often hinted at being the Devil tremely detailed in the descriptions prequels to keep track of. It is long, and wish to emulate her. Spears’s The Patriot Union and the United States of himself – stalks them, bent on of violence and horror, burning however, being close to one show, Zoey 101, airs on Nickelodeon Issue 4 - January 2008 America. stopping Swan from bringing life realistic images in the mind. The thousand pages. You’ll read it so in front of thousands of young fans, Editor-in-Chief - Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 Although at first Swan Song back to America. novel is meant for those who are fast that it will seem much shorter who are going to want to know about may sound like a simple survival More than just a struggle for mature enough to handle violent than it really is. the starlet, and the information is not Photo Editor - Gina Parker ‘09 Senior Editor- Rich Elles ‘08 Tech Talk Editor - Matt Neuteboom ‘08 story, McCammon made the book survival, the plot is heavy with the death and morbid situations. It’s an unforgettable tale of hard to obtain because of the News Editor- Margaret Bonanni ‘09 Entertainment Editor - Steph Foran ‘08 Layout and Design - Journalism II even more unique by including prospect of redemption for past sins. McCammon holds nothing back in survival as these people search for enormous publicity the story is Commentary Editor- Mary Faralli ‘08 Book Editor - Katie Mount ‘09 Printing - Mr. Dale Biebel, Ed McGuire ‘08, Sports Editor - AJ Nisbet ‘08 Perry Wilson ‘09, Maria Brasco ‘10, strange, fantasy/science fiction With the complete annihilation of the specifics, and that can be quite redemption while struggling against receiving. Features Editor- Nicole Heath ‘10 Lifestyles Editor - Taylor Cohen ‘08 People Editor-Sarah Kurtz ‘10 Phil Jaffe ‘11 elements. United States, the characters find disturbing to many. the ultimate evil that thrives in every Teen idols such as Spears are What’s Happening - Lillyan Ling ‘08 Advisor - Mr. Jim Evangelisti Odds & Ends Editor - Lauren Finneran ‘08 The novel starts by introducing new lives and new opportunities to The gore isn’t glorified at all, aspect of this world – sometimes it’s worshipped by young girls and risk the main characters that will group atone for their past mistakes. however, simply realistic, adding to obvious, other times it’s so subtle not only the morality of themselves The Patriot is published by the students of Washington Township High School. together into three separate teams: All of the characters begin Swan Song’s eeriness of how you’ll never even realize it’s there. but also the morality of the young 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 the young girl named Swan, who has extremely flawed – some get even possible some of the events could If you can handle some violence and public. Young children are highly The opinions expressed in the Commentary section and all articles labeled as opinion, as well as all reviews and the strange ability to bring life back worse – and a large number find their be. McCammon makes it seem as if disturbing events or situations, impressionable and often imitate columns, are the views of the writer indicated in the byline. They are not meant to represent the views of The to the dead, and her professional own unique ways to start all over these things could actually happen definitely pick up this one, since it their favorite stars in clothes, Patriot staff, the students of Washington Twp. H.S. or its administration. Unsigned editorials are meant to wrestler guardian, Josh; Sister Creep, again in the desolate country. Still, tomorrow, giving the book a large has recently been reissued into speech, and behavior. We can only reflect the views of the publication. a homeless bag lady who finds a along the way, the Man With the horror element. Some parts are bookstores. Swan Song is a novel hope that they do not take their Please send all correspondence to: [email protected] magic, bejeweled ring of glass; and Scarlet Eye impedes their progress, downright scary. It is not horror in you won’t regret buying. imitation too far. 14 - Books The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Commentary -7 Books Reactions to state’s death penalty repeal Literary Crushes by Lillyan Ling ‘08 Mr. Darcy captivates the hearts of many The Punishment Decision ends a

Each issue in Literary Crushes, Lillyan Ling will The Final Impression: A Perfect Gentleman should fit the crime hypocritical practice go in depth about some of the most desirable men Maggie Bonanni ‘09 death is an irrevocable crime and the Weston Eldridge ‘10 innocent and acquitted of all charges. from well-known novels. Mr. Darcy is aware that his manners are not For instance, since 1973, there have always the most sociable. “I certainly have not justice system should reciprocate In December, New Jersey with an equal and serious The death penalty should be been eighty-four people released At First Glance: Pretty Eye-Catching the talent which some people possess,” he said, became the first state in almost three abolished because it’s based on from death row after being declared “of conversing easily with those I have never consequence. Death as a punishment decades to ban Capital Punishment. for these types of murders is a hypocrisy. How can the government innocent. If they were not declared As Mr. Darcy walks into the ballroom, every seen before. I cannot catch their tone of Although this might seem like an moral, just punishment. say it’s illegal to commit innocent before their death sentence head in the crowd turns towards him. Every pair conversation, or appear interested in their improvement for such a politically Another basis for banning premeditated murder when they use was carried out, the government of eyes scans him and finds him to be quite a concerns, as I often see done.” It is often because forward state, it is actually a giant capital punishment is that it is the death penalty as a form of would have killed eighty-four striking man with his noble mien, handsome of this admitted flaw that others believe him to step backward. ineffective. Many think that the premeditated murder? The death innocent people. As a result, there features, and fine, tall stature. The ladies be a snobbish, rich man. But in truth, he is shy Opponents feel it is an immoral death penalty does not benefit penalty should also be abolished is a significant chance that the death immediately agree that he is much more handsome and “taciturn.” and unfair punishment. Supporter society because it does not prevent because it’s unconstitutional, there’s than Mr. Bingley, his accompanying friend, and His servant at Pemberly counters the Governor Jon Corzine said “It’s a future murders. too high a risk of the men pronounce him to be a fine figure of a negative comments. She claims that she could not day of progress for…the Considering states wrongful man. Within five minutes of speedy whispering, have better master. “If I was to go through the The death penalty is Google Image people...who reject the death with the death convictions, and the whole room is informed of his income often world, I could not meet with a better,” she said. an immoral act that Darcy woos Elizabeth Bennet in the 2005 penalty as a moral or practical penalty such as it’s immoral. thousand a year, which is twice the amount of “He was always the sweetest-tempered, most film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. response to the grievous, even Alabama have tra- The Eighth downgrades our Bingley’s. Good looks and money. Cha-ching. generous-hearted boy in the world.” heinous, crime of murder.” Amendment to the “He danced only four dances!” claimed His sweet temper is displayed through his ditionally higher nation’s character. What ban supporters fail to rates of murder, Constitution bans The First Impression: Absolute Snobbery Elizabeth Bennet. “I am sorry to pain you, but deep care for his younger sister, Georgiana. (That’s recognize is that the death penalty cruel and unusual so it was. He danced only four dances, though always cute.) But Mr. Darcy realizes that if he is capital punishment is the fairest and most moral way to does serve as a punishment. Kil- penalty can take the lives of Halfway through the night, the admiration gentlemen were scarce; and to my certain to ever gain an honorable opinion in Elizabeth’s punish someone who can commit deterant. Since the ling someone with innocent people. Isn’t that what the for Darcy disintegrated to disgust, because he knowledge, more than one young lady was sitting eyes, he must show her himself. such a crime. mid 1990’s states the help of an death penalty is trying to punish, was discovered to be proud and above being down in want of a partner.” He does his best to correct his faults. The One of the eight prisoners on with the death electrical chair not support and practice? pleased. Others wondered why the highly amiable “I wish he had danced with Eliza,” said Miss effort becomes noticeable and Elizabeth is New Jersey’s death row is Jesse penalty have seen classifies itself as The death penalty is also an Bingley had befriended such a disagreeable a man. Lucas, to which Mrs. Bennet responded, “I would astounded by his improved manner of civility, Timmendequas, a man who raped, a decline in murder. cruel and unusual immoral act that downgrades our Elizabeth Bennet had overheard a dialogue not dance with him if I were you.” gentleness, and dignity. beat, and strangled Megan Kanka, a After the Supreme punishment. In the nation’s character. For example, the pass between Darcy and Bingley in which Darcy However, a few others remained unaffected Mr. Darcy has it all: Money. Good looks. Court reinstated Furman vs. Georgia death penalty is a sign of the United said that Elizabeth was “tolerable,” but “not by his display of snobbery. “If I were as rich as And the will to change for someone. Oh, and he capital punishment case in 1972, the State’s growing disrespect of human handsome enough” to “tempt” him. In addition, Mr. Darcy,” said another Lucas sibling, “I should dresses in fashionable eighteenth century To cause another in 1976, 1,099 Supreme Court life. Under the death penalty, we he seemed too proud to make a couple moves on not care how proud I was. I would keep a pack of pantaloons. And speaks with a British accent. person’s death is an people in all have ruled the deathly support the tragic mentality of the dance floor. foxhounds, and drink a bottle of wine every day.” That’s always a bonus. irrevocable crime and been executed. By penalty uncon- defending life by taking life. The the justice system 1999, twenty- stitutional by way death penalty is also immoral Films deteriorating novel plots? should reciprocate three years later, of a five to four because it goes hand in hand with 98 people in decision. Outside the morbid idea that life can be Katelyn VerSprill ‘10 fantastic, filled with mystery, to cover everything that happens in Once a book has been converted with an equal and America were exe- of cruel and restored by taking the life of the colorful characters, daring fight a book, some changes are un- to the big screen, all imagination serious consequence. cuted. Since then unusual punish- convicted murderers. The best book just came out. sequences and beautifully described necessary and damaging to the ceases. There is no need to form your the number has Alex Parkin ‘08/ The Patriot ment, there are Those who support the death Better hurry up and read it before it scenery. The movie, however, is overall quality of the film. own image of a character when Brad seven-year-old. The law states that dropped, with only 53 people being other ethical methods of pun-ishing penalty agree with the ancient gets put up on the silver screen. sloppily done and choppy, leaving Pitt is staring you in the face. When for a criminal to merit the death executed in 2006. This shows that murderers. For example, life without Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi. Sadly, this event occurs far too often. out many integral scenes and lines. you read a book, you imagine what penalty, the murder must be heinous, death rates lower when there is the parole is an ethical option. Another This stated that if a free man Books are made into movies faster Directors seem to like the places and people look like. atrocious, cruel, or done for possibility of capital punishment. method is to give the criminals murdered another free man, the man than you can turn a page. This messing with the storyline of Often, all your imaginings are economical gain. Kanaka’s murder The intention of the law is to lengthy sentences, with release only who murdered should also die. practice bothers me to no end. As an a book as well. Endings are smashed as soon as you see the was indeed heinous, cruel, and done punish those for their crimes. on rehabilitation circumstances. Supporters also feel that the ultimate avid reader, I hate to see books that often changed, storylines are filmmakers’ view of the same book. in an atrocious manner, as are the Punishment serves the purpose of Because the death penalty is crime of premeditated murder should I have read and loved turned into tampered with, scenes are In addition to how everything majority of the cases concerning reprimanding an individual. Since the irrevocable, there should be be punished by the ultimate penalty, cheesy substandard movies. left out, and the looks, people also create the message death row. punishment should fit the crime, absolutely no doubt that someone the death penalty. However, Unfortunately, time and time personal qualities and meaning they get out of a book. To be moral does not only mean capital punishment is an appropriate on death row is guilty. Unfor- because the death penalty is immoral, again, I go to the movie theater with of the char- This is also taken away from to do the right thing, but to also be punishment for heinous and horrific tunately, there are occurrences where unconstitutional, and too risky; these great anticipation, hoping to see a acters never imagination. Your mind it is trained just. A misdemeanor crime such as murders. people on death row are later found arguments come up short. masterfully done film version of one come close to to see someone else’s view instead theft would not get the same punishment as manslaughter. of my favorite books. However, by the ones in of your own. The Patriot welcomes letters from its readers. the end, I find myself wondering the book. In my opinion, books need to Murderers who receive capital why I threw away ten dollars to see While I stay books. There is plenty of punishment intentionally killed their The Patriot reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, content, and space. a movie that in no way stood up to know it imagination to go around in this victims in a painful and horrible Letters should be limited to 200 words. what I had been expecting. A perfect is im- world. It is time filmmakers start manner, not by accident or in self Please submit all letters to [email protected] example is Eragon. The book is possible Lillyan Ling ‘08 coming up with their own ideas. defense. To cause another person’s 8 - People The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Lifestyles - 13 People Getting rich off the rich & famous Mary Faralli ‘08 Internet, he has quickly transformed line of Perez what began as his own personal blog accessories. The newest generation of into a bustling rest stop for millions Hilton was Enjoying the best of two cultures celebrities has arrived from an of celebrity addicted fans. His recently ranked unusual source: the Internet. controversial topics and crude, the number 23 in Ashley Kayser ‘08 great grandmother, great grandfather, Her parents plan to move back Millions of people worldwide have lives of celebrities have made him Details great cousins, and uncles and some to China when their youngest found their fifteen minutes of fame, one of the most influential Magazine’s Life between two cultures can nieces and nephews still live in daughter Sally graduates high school and some have even managed to Hollywood critics. annual picks for be difficult but we never really know China. In a way, her family is spread in 2009. extend this time period. Suddenly the Before Mario Lavandeira Jr. “50 Most unless we go through it. out all over the world. When Wong Despite the occasional cultural dream of making it big and becoming dyed his hair pink and coined the Influential Men Sheila Wong is Chinese was over in China she had mixed difficulties, Wong continues to be a a celebrity does not seem so name Perez Hilton, he was an Under 45”. American and comes from a family feelings about the experience. Once light hearted girl growing up in implausible. Online sites like anonymous celebrity fanatic Perez who is very commited to their thing she especially loved was American society. youtube.com, myspace.com, and the desperately yearning to become one Hilton is just Chinese customs. Her family only reuniting with her family. Wong’s favorite subject is many blogging sights sweeping the himself. After his acting career one of the many speaks Chinese in their household She said ,“I haven’t seen them science. After high school she hopes internet, have allowed people to fizzled with small roles in T.V. shows examples of and maintain many traditional since I was about seven years old.” to attend GCC but doesn’t yet know become instant celebrities by and low budget films, Hilton decided people who have Chinese aspects to their lifestyle. Some other things she liked were what she wants to major in when expressing their opinions and to pursue his other passion, achieved their The Chinese holidays they the food, she said it was the best she grows up. exposing their talents for many journalism. He earned a place on the dream by celebrate are the Chinese new year she’s ever had.She also had her Her friends describe her as people to see and judge. staff of the notoriously unreliable speaking their and the full moon which occurs in dislikes as well. The toilets were in funny, outgoing and above all, caring. The new Internet craze has celebrity magazine, Star, and quickly voice. The September. Wong and her family like the ground which she called Her friends also enjoy her goofy created a frenzy in the world of recognized his knack for reporting Internet has to go to Atlantic City to their favorite “disgusting”. Also, she said, the Gina Parker’09/The Patriot sense of humor and the way she celebrities. It has turned average on the lives of the rich and the opened the door Chinese restaurant and they love weather and the traffic there were Shelia Wong is very dedicated to knows how to put a smile on people into overnight sensations. famous. to Hollywood catching up at dinner. terrrible. her family traditions. anyone’s face, whether they’re Many of the people that we have Recently, the website has set a for many people now labeled as celebrities began record with 8.82 million page views hopelessly “My family is very loud and “China was an amazing considered a minority and in most having a good day or a bad one. Google Image simply with a camera and the desire in the course of one day and Hilton clinging to the weird and we don’t care what people experience but a very different ways acts more American than If she were to get stuck on an Perez Hilton had always been obsessed think,” said Wong. environment then what I’m used to”, Chinese. island, one person she’d want to be to speak out and be noticed. One of has become a celebrity himself. dream of finding She still has family in China Wong said. Her parents moved here in 1981 stuck with is her younger sister Sally the most infamous bloggers has Plastered on his website are pictures success by with celebrities, and even wanted to be- that her family and she have visited Wong said she thinks she fits to start a better life. They now own Wong. Three things that she would experienced these affects of being of him arm-in-arm with smiling stars. gracing magazine come one himself. during the past year. Two Aunts, her in well in America instead of being a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia. bring are a her ipod, and her car. shot into instant fame is Perez If his website becoming a national covers and Hilton. In the two and a half years sensation is not enough, he was appearing in movies. helped shaped our pop culture and since celebrity gossip blogger, Perez asked to launch his own reality series The instant celebrity has we can expect many, many more to Hunsicker achieves through music Hilton, has been active on the and one can even purchase his new created many new stars that have come. Weston Eldridge ‘10 out of class for lessons. the entire east coast. Applied, Denied, Accepted He also enjoys getting out of After high school, Hunsicker It all started in fourth grade for school when he has to go to All State has thoughts about possibly taking Taylor Cohen ‘08 out a “personality exam”. This is colleges you applied to, then county exciting and uplifting time as well. Dan Hunsicker ’10, when he picked or All South Jersey practice. his musical ability to the next level. used to match you up with the most school is always an option and you The next few months are shaping up a clarinet for the first time. His Hunsicker’s favorite song out “If I can get a scholarship, I’ll Applications, recommen- compatible person for a roommate. should talk that over with your our futures, our friends futures, inspiration to play the clarinet came of seven years of playing is play in college,” said Hunsicker. dations, essays, and SAT scores After this is finished rooming forms parents and guidance councilor. and even our parents. So try to from his grandfather. When “Persistance”. The reason that Hunsicker is seems like it may be the most will be sent out. This is to see if you Glouster County and Camden relax and think about where you Hunsicker would watch his “It’s my favorite song because not positive about pursuing the important things in a seniors life will be living on campus, what campus County are both academically would like to be in the fall of grandfather play, it made him want it’s really fast and really hard,” said clarinet in college is because he is these past few months. You’ve you want to live on (if there is more recognized schools in New Jersey. 2008! to be just like him. In the years after, Hunsicker. starting to get worrn out. He said applied, been denied, accepted, or than one), and if you have any Thousands of students go there every Hunsicker went on to qualify for Not all of Hunsicker’s clarinet that seven years of intense playing are still waiting additional notes. year and end up going to the school Olympic Conference Band, All South career has been positive and trouble is starting to take its toll and turning by your mailbox “If you’re still waiting From there it just gets of their choice after 2 years. So don’t Would you Jersey Band, All State Band, and free. For instance, he had to into boredom on occasion. day after day to to see what the mailman easier, information give up now, the best is yet to come! won 11 awards pertaining to the overcome a huge obstacle when he see if you get a will be sent out about Finally, if you’re still waiting to liketo receive drops off... continue to clarinet. got braces on his teeth. The braces thin letter or a the college to visit, see what the mailman drops off today, The Patriot Out of all Hunsicker’s success, altered his sound and positioning of Like to bulky envelope do well in school and stay over, and even all you can do is continue to do well he is most proud of making first chair Photo courtesy of Justine Hunsicker ‘08 his mouth on the mouthpiece. To that holds your keep in contact with the meet people in your in school and keep in contact with newsletter, in All South Jersey Band. Dan Hunsicker has been playing overcome the obstacle, Hunsicker write? future. universites you have major. Basically the the universites you have applied to. containing claranet for seven years “I felt surprised when I made altered the positioning of his lips and If you’ve applied to” stress is done, and Lots of colleges like to see mid-year first chair (All South Jersey), and practiced longer to get his lips in Sign up for been accepted to you’ve just been grades, so if you show consistence stories we want nervous because I had to make a takes private lessons with Chris shape. the college of accepted! with your academics, they will be covered? speech in front of everyone,” said Adams. “It was hard to get used to at Journalism and your choice, congratulations, all Now, if you’ve been denied from more willing to accept you than deny Hunsicker. “Playing the clarinet comes first (braces), but after a while it your hard work paid off! Now comes the school of your choice, don’t get you. The best things come to those E-mail us at Hunsicker credits all of his naturally for me,” said Hunsicker, became easier,” said Hunsicker. Creative Writing the easy part, if you like paper work. upset. There are many other schools who wait! success to hard work and “I get better by not practicing.” In the future, Hunsicker hopes First you need to commit to the that would like to take you rather Although this is a very [email protected] determination. Even though he only The best thing about playing to make the All Eastern Band because college of your choice, soon after than the ones who denied you. If you stressing time for seniors across the practices one hour a week, he also the clarinet for Hunsicker is getting it consists of all the best players from next year! some colleges will ask you to fill haven’t gotten into any of the United States, it can also be a very 12 - Lifestyles The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. What’s Happening - 9 Lifestyles What’s Happening Mind, Body, & Soul Winter Fashion 2008 by Maggie Bonnani S.U.R.E. PRESENTS Leanne Abrams ‘11 waist sweater. American Eagle  carries many shirts in this style in a Eating right ACOUSTIC Each season, various types of variety of colors and textures. TUDENT clothing are displayed in the Journey’s is a popular shoe S windows of many stores, or COFFEEHOUSE store that offers fashions for requires TALENT SHOW plastered across the well-known everyone. They sell many flats: fashion magazines. In summer you striped, solid color, shinny, glittery, knowledge February 14 tend to see many shorts and tanks, and plaid. Flats are a major fashion CBAC plus every color of sandals. But trend of 2008. Not only are flats “in” The food a person eats can have when winter arrives, you have much this winter, Ugs are also really hot a momentous impact on their life. 7pm more of a variety of styles from this season. They come in high boots, Foods from fast food restaurants, sit- which to choose. The main focus in short, ankle and slip on. The “real” in eateries, and even those that are the winter is to keep warm! ones cost about $100. They come in deemed “healthier” can be loaded After going to the Deptford black, sand, tan, brown, navy blue, with fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Mall to research the styles and and white. If you are looking for These foods, without question, are CHORAL checking out what teens are wearing Google Image prints, then check out the Chuck harmful to your body and should be in the hallways, I found that teens Ballerina flats come in all differ- Taylor’s in low top or high top. You avoided. In reality, it can be quite music, food, and fun! CONCERT can find everything they are looking ent styles and can be found in can choose plaids, solids, or prints. easy to improve your diet, if you for at Hollister, American Eagle, Pac many stores. Are you looking for a scarf to know what types of foods contain February 17 Sun, and Journeys. in every color you would hope for. go with your fury hood coat? Wet the right elements. CBAC Hollister is one of the most Winter is not over yet so if you are Seal has many to offer. They have Many are under the impression March 7 popular teen shops. Most likely still looking for a winter coat that is long or short scarves. They come in that all fats are bad and try to omit 7pm wherever you look you will see in style, Hollister has black, tan, or any color you would want: solid fatty foods from their diet. However, 6:00 - Cafe B someone wearing a piece of clothing white ones on clearance so hurry colors, metallic, darks, lights, and there are good types of fats, which  from there. Hollister has many there if you need one. bright colors. They go for about $10- can be found in many unexpected $5.00 clothing choices for the winter Another popular store in the $15 each. foods. Avocadoes, the only fruit that season. They have many warm zip mall these days is American Eagle. All of these shops are offering contains fat, also contains more up hoodies in any color you could American Eagle has many of the big huge sales. The holiday shopping potassium than bananas and contain Local music scene... imagine, from bright blue to lime purses that are in style this season. season is over, so many of these vitamin E and B6, which are needed green, yellow, navy blue and pink. They have many to choose from: popular stores are looking to clear for any healthy diet. DATE WHERE BANDS COST The hoodies are about $40-$60. yellow, white, blue, green, tan, etc. out their winter fashions. Go now People also omit meat from 2/3 Savage School of Rock, Blackwood Ships & Sailors, Scrimage, Black Sails, As We Are. $5 Hollister also has tons of T-shirts They price from $24-$34. You see a to take advantage of the great deals their diet in an effort to have a 2/8 Savage School of Rock, Blackwood Rexedog, Royal Crime Syndicate, The Skeleton Rock Shock, $5 that can fit most sizes and they come lot of teens wearing knitted empire- and styles! healthier lifestyle. Although some Slobbergun. meats can contain cholesterol and 2/22 Savage School of Rock, Blackwood As We Are, The Skeleton Rock Shock, Slobbergun, $5 chemicals which are harmful towards Where It Counts. Plato’s closet opens new doors your heart, there are other sources of protein that do not. Many types of seafood are healthier alternatives. for affordable fashion Fish such as salmon and sardines Nikki Black ‘08 Bridge Road, was recently rated the corporation provides. This guide contain omega-3 fatty acids. Not Commerce Bank Arts Centre upcoming events MATH LEAGUE number six store in the franchise. book is filled with pictures and only are these another good source Event Date Ticket Prices ÷ – + x Being both money smart and in “We’ve been very successful, descriptions regarding items that are of fat, but they benefit your heart. style can seem impossible for a especially this store in particular for considered in style for the season. A big mistake that people make teenager to accomplish. Luckily, being so young,” stated Jaron However, many times items are to improve their diet is cutting out Televised Boxing Event February, Feb. 15 $41 - $125 February 12 Plato’s Closet provides a way for Nelson, a sales associate. rejected by the store. “I brought two dessert. Although desserts are 7:00 teens to stay in style and keep a The top selling items for this big bags the first time I went, and thought of as unhealthy and riddled March 18 budget. season have been swing jackets, they took $25 worth of stuff, but with calories, there are definitely Plato’s Closet, a resale store, leggings, and tunic tops. “Hollister the second time I went they took better alternatives. Yogurt is versatile was opened in May of last year and and Abercrombie are our top selling three things and only gave me three dessert; you can add fruit, granola, Saturday, Feb. 23 has been experiencing major success brands,” Nelson said. “We put out dollars,” Christie Garcia, ’08, stated. or even use it as a dip. Grilled fruits Dame Edna 8:00 pm $42 - $62 Senior Cafeteria in Deptford and surrounding areas. new items everyday, so it’s “I also tried bringing back a pair of are also a healthy dessert alternative. “Live and Intimate!” & The store is part of a franchise that important to visit often to make sure jeans I bought there but didn’t try Grilling pineapple brings out its takes in used clothes and re-sells you don’t miss any good buys,” he on, and they wouldn’t take them natural sweetness, and with a touch Sunday, Feb. 24 2:15 them at a third of the price they said. because they were ‘too worn’,” of maple syrup, can be the perfect 2:00 pm originally sold for. Although part of People are able to bring in used Garcia said. dessert, or even a snack. a franchise, each Plato’s Closet is clothes and often make money off of The best way to ensure your Improving your diet is not individually owned and operated. bringing them to the store. The items will be taken is to bring in items always easy. But one thing is for The Beach Boys Saturday, March 1 $38 - $98 Seniors & Juniors This particular store, located in employees decide which items to that are in style, in season, and only sure: with the right foods you can the Plaza at Deptford on Clements take in based on a guide book the gently used. make any diet better. 8:00 10 - Odds & Ends The Patriot - W.T.H.S. January 2008 January 2008 The Patriot - W.T.H.S. Odds & Ends - 11 Odds & Ends Helicopter game takes off Alyssa Figueroa ‘08 inues, with paths getting narrower, meaning more green than black, until Do you think it’s easy flying a you inevitably crash…and then radio-controlled helicopter? Think inevitably begin the game again (quite again. Controlling the ups and instinctively too). downs of a helicopter, trying to beat The desire of playing the game your best score, and making sure you is to beat your old score (determined don’t smash into green — not too by the distance you travel before you easy to play. Way too easy to get crash), your friend’s score, or maybe hooked. even to do something more interesting If you have yet to play the than your research paper. Either helicopter game, well…get out from way, the renowned helicopter game under that rock! This internet game probably has more hits than any will help you accomplish nothing, other website besides Google , Face- waste hours of your life, and could book, and MySpace (except when possibly leave your computer Google gets boring and MySpace and monitor damaged (yeah, you may get Facebook get “WebSensed”). that angry). Yet, for various un- The results of playing this game, known reasons, it may possibly be by yourself or with others, are the most exciting game you have ever remarkable, chaotic, disastrous. played. Lillyan Ling ‘08 When playing by yourself, side The object of the game is simple: mouse button to go up, release to go Hitting any part of the helicopter on effects usually consist of: antici- do not crash the helicopter. The down. The path of the helicopter is green will cause you to crash, and pation, anxiousness, extreme con- speed of the helicopter is not black, lined with green on the top then (without thinking of course) you centration, increased judgment, controlled by the player; the only and bottom, as well as green blocks will start the game over. The way to yelling, talking to oneself, misused thing you control are the helicopter’s that show up in various spots as the beat the game is also simple: you long periods of time, and even broken vertical movements — click the left helicopter continues to move. don’t. The helicopter game cont- nearby objects. When playing with others, you will still probably Opinion experience all of the above, but this time your friends are there to make Google Image Winter bringing you down? fun of you. The helicopter game is a rather Matt Neuteboom ‘08 In fact, there are only two What’s that you say? basic game that is endlessly types of weather during the winter: What about Valentine’s Day? repetitive — so why doesn’t it get Every Minute On Earth... Now that Christmas break has cold and dry, and cold and wet. Not Give me a break. We don’t even old? There’s no correct answer. But come and gone, we’re finally getting actually raining, but just wet. It’s get off for that corporate sham of a the most probable one is self- * People spend $26,000 on ring * The fastest escalator travels 98 feet back in the school mode. Winter has not surprising that our mo-ods holiday. And while we’re on the determination. You saw the green tones set in, and Christmas has past us, reflect the weather during these subject, notice how few days we get block ahead and hesitated to move. and we can now we look forward to dreary months. off after Christmas. We can look You knew you should have moved. the routine winter depression. As well, during the winter, forward to many full weeks of school You should try again. You can do * About 1,900 iTunes songs are * An estimated 954 camera phones Technically there’s no such students get to school before the sun until Spring Break. better next time. Not forgetting to downloaded are sold worldwide thing as “winter depression;” I just rises, and on some occasions, get However, even with the mention, the game makes trying again made that word up. But I think ma- home after it sets. obvious reasons, we have to realize so convenient, you never want to ny of the students here will under- The fact that we spend most of that winter has a bleak connotation. stop. When you crash the heli- * Nearly 130 tons of bananas * 3.5 NFL footballs are made by stand what it is before I explain it. the daylight hours in school makes The trees are dead, the landscape is copter, less then 2 seconds later the are being harvested or eaten Wilson Every year students dread the time us feel as if we are engulfed in cons- an off-colored brown or gray, and screen is luring you to “Click Start.” between the day they get back from tant darkness. It’s like working the we’re stuck indoors in the dark most Why not just one more try? Christmas break and the day they graveyard shift every day for 3 of the day. The truth is that it’s just Thus, the helicopter game is yet * During the month of January, * Approximately 5,723 Pez candies leave for Spring break. The time months. not a fun time of the year. another wonder of the world. It is 6,000 cans of Cambell’s are made between January and March can be I don’t know about every-one Winter is just a depressing, ridiculous how addictive this simple Soup are produced the worst part of the school year. else, but I look forward to spring dreary season. We all know that it’s game (that is literally impossible to There are many fundamental every year just so the sun goes down the evil hangover to the party that is defeat) could be. Why continue to reasons for this, but one basic cause a little later than 6 o’clock. Christmas break. Most will tell you play a game you cannot win? Why * The average person blinks 15 * A sneeze travels about 100 miles is the fact that winter is just a And by the way, has anyone that it can only be dealt with, but I waste your valuable time? Why care times per hour or 1.7 miles a minute crummy part of the year. Unlike the checked their calendars lately? You think I shall side with the bears with about the helicopter’s safety? rest of the year, which has relatively probably already know that we have this one. I’ll be in my room for the Because…its fun. And that is frank- comfortable weather, winter has no absolutely no holidays to look next three months. Wake me when ly all that matters when it co-mes to * 72 Super Soakers are sold * About 21,000 pizzas are baked comfortable weather at all. forward to this season. its spring! entertainment. Header by: Dom Capcino ‘08 Illustrations by: Chelsey Gordon ‘08 Facts obtained from Every Minute on Earth by Steve and Matthew Murrie