Headlight Written by the students of Marblehead High School for our school and community www.marblehead.com/schools/mhs/headlight The Strokes: What Happened? MHS Updates

Comedown Machine (released March Liam Reilly 26) is no different in style than the other Entertainment Editor, Sophomore albums by the band, thus naturally forc- Sherlock Holmes' Last Case ing the listener to compare Comedown Directed by Sonya Rosen, this production is a senior project. Auditions will be held April 8th at 5 p.m. in the MHS Theater, and will include cold readings from the In 2001, Is This It?, the debut album of Machine to Is This It?. In addition, the most recent offering from The Strokes play. Copies of the play will be provided in advance of auditions. Contact Sonya @ the New York-based rock group The [email protected] with questions. Strokes, was released. The great music follows the pattern of the band’s other and garage band charm of the five-man albums in the use of proven and new group was so powerful that Is This It? has music. Each album by The Strokes is Best Buddies- President needed for 2013-2014 sold over three million copies since its rather like the English MCAS. There are Any student who is interested in applying to be President of the MHS Best Buddies release, and was ranked second on a list songs in the style of Is This It?, that are Club for the 2013-2014 school year, please see Ms. Archer in C111. compiled by Rolling Stone of the best proven to work and be successful, and albums of the 2000’s. This album was so there are experimental songs, that, much well-received, that the band’s sophomore like some MCAS prompts, are of a differ- Junior College Admissions Panel Thursday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. album became one of the most anticipat- ent variety and style. Comedown in the auditorium. Admissions representatives from four colleges will present on all ed second efforts by any band. Ever. Machine has plenty of each in classic, aspects of the college admissions process. Parents are welcome and encouraged to However, the initial commercial success Stokes-style songs like “All The Time” attend. of The Strokes eventually became a hin- and “Slow Animals,” and new, horizon- drance, as each of the four albums broadening songs like “One Way Trig- ger.” In the end, Comedown Machine FoPA Scholarships: Seniors Take Advantage! released by the group since then have The Friends of the Performing Arts for Marblehead High School (FOPA) is launching tried to emulate the success of their first will leave any fan of The Strokes satis- fied, but only satisfied. This is because the "My Stage Grant" to enable MHS students to design their own performing arts album, lofty standards that are unreason- enrichment programs. All interested MHS students should download a grant applica- we all know that The Strokes have the able to expect. Each album released by tion from the FOPA website at http://fopamhs.blogspot.com The Strokes since Is This It? (Room On ability to make monumental albums like Fire in 2003, First Impressions Of Earth Is This It?, but for the time being are only CSFM 2nd Annual Road Race- June 1, 2013 in 2005, Angles in 2011) has been good, making albums lacking in that other- Spring is just around the corner so mark your calendar for this 5k race. The race very good. Unfortunately, they will worldly touch. Will The Strokes continue around the neck starts at 9 a.m. All students are $10 and Adults are $25. Register always be compared to one of the greatest their slightly downward trajectory for the online at www.csfmarblehead.org albums of all time, which causes each rest of the band’s life? I hope not, and I album to falter in its prestige somewhat; believe that one day, The Strokes can Magic Hat Thrift Shop needs MHS Help! this is unfair to the band, and the quality return to the pinnacle of the rock world. Wednesday April 3-Saturday, April 6th. music that it has been putting out over the Until then, as Mary Poppins once said, Contact Cassie Rodgers directly at [email protected]. Our Magic Hat volunteer last twelve years. “Enough is as good as a feast.” (8 out of shift contributes about $16,000 per year to the Parents' Council. Thanks for helping support MHS. The most recent release by The Strokes, 10)

A Raisin In The Sun Prom Is In The Air

This play is an emotional roller coaster. corsage and or boutonnière. A sugges- There are times when you laugh, and then Caroline Hooper tion towards all of the females out there, Camila Rosario cut down on your expenses! Borrow a times when you cry; and times you hate Design Coordinator, Junior Headlight Staff, Junior various family members, and times when dress from a friend who may have gone you love them. This made me realize to prom the previous year. One can also On Thursday, March 21st, several how relatable the play is. It may be set in Prom season is upon us. A mere put her own unique spin on her outfit by Marblehead High School juniors went on a different neighborhood and in a differ- month and a half away, people already wearing a different hairstyle or using eye- a field trip to see the play A Raisin in The ent decade, but the Younger family is in have dates and dresses lined up. Both catching jewelry, such as earrings or a Sun at the Huntington Theater in Boston, so many ways similar to our own fami- boys and girls have been asked in espe- necklace. Another option to avoid buying Massachusetts. The play focuses on an lies. As Ellie DeCarvalho, a junior at cially creative ways this year. Some of an expensive prom dress is renttherun- African American family in Chicago dur- MHS shares, “The play was very exhila- the highlights of asking individuals to way.com. One can rent a designer dress ing the 1950s. Set during the time of rating; it brought laughter, excitement, prom include spelling out "Prom?" with for any occasion, including prom night. racial segregation, A Raisin in the Sun and tears. I would love to be able to candles in the snow, hanging an especial- Dresses can cost as low as $50! demonstrates the struggles families faced absorb and experience that again.” I ly large banner in the main lobby of My personal favorite part about prom on a day-to-day basis. The play revolves strongly recommend this play to anyone. MHS, and a scavenger hunt at Fort proves to be the Red Carpet. This carpet around the Younger family, who, due to It tugs on the heart strings of any person Sewall. Even our very own Editor-in- leads the way for couples as they walk the loss of a beloved family member, are who has suffered a loss, or has struggled Chief of Headlight got into the Prom- towards their designated busses. It’s a torn on how to best use the deceased's ten financially. I hope that you will enjoy A asking mood. Grace Perry put together a great way to see all of the different dress- thousand dollar life insurance policy. Raisin in the Sun as much as I did. YouTube video asking her boyfriend of es, tuxes, and to take pictures. Prom Each member is initially excited about three years to prom. Of course, no one proves to be a milestone in one's high the money because it could be used to way of asking an individual is better than school career, but it shouldn’t be stress- fulfill their individual dreams. another.When it comes down to it, all that ful. The point of prom is to enjoy one's During these turbulent times, the really matters is how much you like your class, have a fun night dancing, and cele- Younger family deals with major issues date! Yet, it is really awesome to witness brate the closing of yet another long such as heartache, racial discrimination, all of this romance looming in the air of school year. and abortion. Yet, at the end of the day, Marblehead High School. the family is still supportive of each other, Along with this creativity, Prom has and their strength is demonstrated proven to be chaotic towards one's wallet. Next week look for a second article, throughout the play. We learn a lot from Both junior and senior Prom can quickly written by Peirce Law, for a male this brave family: that, although it sounds become expensive. A high school student perspective on Prom and all that it cliche, love conquers all, and we must be Pictured above is an advertisement for (male or female) has to pay for their entails! there for each other in times of need. the play, visitsanantonio.com. ticket(s), outfit (either a dress or tux), a

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