Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org May 2015 Volume XIX Issue 2 Verizon App-ortunity Calls; IB Design Team Answers and Wins

Lauren Madonna and Jack Roshco Staff Writers

Harrison High created this application School’s IB Design to help people reduce Technology Year II stu- carbon emissions. They dents, along with tech- hope that one day this app nology teacher Mrs. will be used to better the Frawley, have won the earth. This application is New York State Verizon guaranteed to impact the Innovative App Chal- earth and advance the pro- lenge for the second tection of the vulnerable year in a row. earth before it is too late. The national Ver- Mrs. Frawley is ex- izon Innovative App tremely proud of her stu- Challenge is a col- dents. She says, “It’s great laborative competi- for Harrison High School tion between schools because it shows people across the country to outside of our community create a unique and how bright and talented our creative app that can students are… Regardless make a real difference of the final outcome, it was in an educational or an exciting opportunity health-related way. for all of the students in Each app must incorpo- IB Design Technology to rate “STEM Principles” develop their ideas and while focusing on a compete in this contest. present-day issue. The I am proud of the way national victors receive that both teams worked a $20,000 grant to go Best in State: Gabriella Morris, Camila Sarmiento, Ms. Diane Frawley, Steven Forrest, and Dylan Manley, pose with pride after having their in order to represent our Green Step app designated Best in State at the Verizon App Challenge. towards their school’s Photos and Screenshots Courtesy of Ms. Frawley school.” STEM program. Unfortunately, “Green Not only does each tion MD”. Ultimately, Team 1 took Step” did not make it past team create an application the New York State title. the regional level, but the stu- for everyday use, but it Where did the idea of Green dents are still proud that they also creates a brief, infor- Step originate? Camila Sarmiento, were victorious at the state mative video describing a senior and Team 1 member, level. So far, things are going every detail and aspect of states, “We all liked the idea of be- well for the technology pro- the application. On top of ing environmentally sustainable, gram in Harrison, and many these, essay responses so we decided to use that idea.” DDP students are looking are required to further The students incorporated what forward to more opportunities provide details and prove they were passionate about in such as this one. Lindsay its impact and fulfillment of their final idea. According to Cami- Amann, a freshman student the necessary guidelines. la, they recognized a reoccurring of Mrs. Frawley, claims, “In a Two Harrison teams issue, and tried to put an end to it. couple of years, I can invent entered the competition. The application “Green Step” an app of my own. It must be Team 1, with members tracks users’ daily carbon footprint hard though, they have an Camila Sarmiento, Gabri- and impact on the environment. app for everything already.” ella Morris, Dylan Man- But what exactly is a carbon Both of Harrison’s com- ley and Steven Forrest, footprint? It is the amount of peting teams worked ex- created the app “Green carbon dioxide and other carbon tremely diligently to repre- Environmental App: Green Step tracks us- Model of the app at work: This screen shot Step”, and Team 2, with ers’ daily carbon footprint and impact on the compounds emitted due to the shows Camilla’s carbon footprint and impact sent Harrison and brought members Chris Garritano, environment. consumption of fossil fuels by a on the environment. excellent publicity to the Daniel Quinn, Frank Arturi, particular person or group. Widely ronmental state, the IB students High School’s STEM pro- Tristan Votta and Scott Nielsen, created the app “Connec- aware of the world’s current envi- gram.

In News... In Sports... Inside... Relay For Life Track and redefines the Field -- DECA State Success.....Page 3 idea of an Class B A very strange year...... Page 6 all-nighter. Champions! Too many sequels?...... Page 7 Damn Yankees A Hit...... Page 10 Page 2 90-Second Interviews....Page 13 May 2015 2 Husky Herald

Relay For Life: Not Your Typical All-Nighter

Lauren Mehlman Staff Writer

Many students at Harrison bring this life-changing event to camp out overnight and take and more. Much of the money those lost to cancer, honors peo- High School have been affected Harrison. turns walking or running around raised at each event comes from ple who have fought cancer in the in some way by cancer. In the Relay for Life, which took a track. This 12-hour event is the teams’ onsite fundraisers. past, and supports those whose hopes of coming together as a place on April 25, 2015, was im- symbolic of the seemingly nev- At the event, teams set up their fight continues. Paper bags glow- community to support those af- mensely successful. About 500- er-ending journey a cancer pa- own fundraisers to raise money. ing with candles line the track in fected while raising money for 600 people were in attendance tient must endure. Although it is These include food sales, games, memory or honor of a loved one. this remarkable cause, a group at the event’s peak, and it raised not mandatory for participants to face painting, and jewelry sales. On April 25, the Harrison of IB Diploma candidates at Har- over $80,000 (and counting) for stay overnight, it is strongly en- The impact of Relay for community joined together for rison High School decided to or- the American Cancer Society. couraged that they do so. The Life mainly comes from the sev- this inspiring and remarkable ganize the first annual Relay for “If you told me back in overnight aspect is representa- eral ceremonies that take place event, celebrating the lives of Life event for the town. After par- September that we would get tive of the different stages of a throughout the night. While Relay people who have battled cancer. ticipating in a Relay for Life event the entire Harrison community to cancer patient’s journey. The set- events vary from community to The strength of survivors inspires in eighth grade, these students raise this much money, I would ting sun symbolizes the diagno- community, they have three main others to continue their fight, and were inspired and determined to have laughed at how unlikely it sis, the nighttime represents the components in common: the Sur- events like this also allow com- seemed,” said Kelly darkest parts of the journey: the vivors’ Lap, the Caregivers’ Lap, munity members to remember Brabant, one of the treatments, the side-effects, and and the Luminaria Ceremony. It is loved ones lost to the disease. student organizers. the uncertainty, while finally, the nearly impossible to take part in At Relay, those who have walked Other student rising sun serves as a symbol for these ceremonies without feeling alongside people battling cancer organizers include hope and victory over cancer. the emotional impact of cancer grieved and found healing. The this reporter, Matthew Relay for Life is the largest and the event as a whole. All can- Harrison community chose Re- Mendelsohn, Katie nonprofit fundraiser in the world. cer survivors, whether they are lay for Life because it has been Steins, Catie DiRe, These events take place in more still fighting the disease or have touched by cancer and desper- Dillon Bogart, Gina than 5,000 communities and been cancer free for 20 years, ately wants to put an end to the DiRusso, and Jeffrey 22 countries across the globe. are encouraged to attend a spe- disease. So many came and Solomon. Along with Each year, more than four million cial dinner and the Survivors’ Lap. made a commitment to save lives the inestimable help people take part in this world- All cancer survivors take the first and take up the fight by joining a and leadership of Ms. wide phenomenon and raise lap around the track, celebrating team and fundraising prior to the Blunt, Lucy Miller, much-needed funds and aware- their victory over cancer while actual event. and Debbie Mazza, ness to save lives from cancer. they are cheered on by the oth- For more information, or the inspiring event Before the event, participants er participants. After this lap, the to contribute additional funds to came off without a join teams and raise money indi- caregivers who lend their time, this worthy cause, go to www.re- hitch and surpassed vidually to go towards their per- love, and support for loved ones layforlife.org/harrisonny or email all expectations. sonal team and event goals. This fighting cancer are recognized RFLharrison@gmail. Ready to Relay: The team of student organizers gets set before the event. Front Row (left to right) Relay for Life can be achieved by sending out with their own lap. The Luminar- Lauren Mehlman, Kelly Brabant, Katie Steins, Gina is an event in which emails, asking friends and family, ia Ceremony takes place after DiRusso, and Catie DiRe, back row (left to right): teams of 15 people holding bake sales, babysitting, dark. This ceremony remembers Dillon Bogart, Jeffrey Solomon, and Matthew Men- delsohn. Courtesy of Ms. Blunt Day of Silence Speaks Volumes Julia Dinota Staff Writer

The Day of Silence is a na- (GLEN). This year on Friday, Every year, hundreds of silence faced by LGBTQ people, “I think it is important for tional day of action in which stu- April 17, 2015, thousands of pub- thousands of students across the and offer tools with which to end students to take a stand and par- dents across the country vow to lic high schools and an increas- world take a vow of silence on the silence." ticipate,” he said. “This Day of take a form of silence in order to ing numbers of middle schools a Friday in April. This quiet but Junior Brandon Dinota was Silence supports people’s choic- call attention to the silencing ef- allowed students to remain silent powerful student-led action rais- one of the many students who es.” fect of anti-LGBTQ bullying and throughout the entire day – even es awareness about the silencing contributed in this year’s Day of harassment in schools. during instructional time – to pro- of anti LGBT bullying, harass- Silence. The Day of Silence was mote GLEN's socio-political goals ment, and discrimination. originally founded in 1996. Since and anti-bullying theme. What is amazing about then, the Day of Silence has At Harrison, the annual the Day of Silence organization become the largest single stu- event is supported by the school’s is that anyone can organize an dent-led action toward creating Gay-Straight Alliance Club. event or activity at their school. safer schools for all, regardless HHS students were asked It is a powerful way to band to- of sexual differences or gender to complete cards that started gether and take a stand against identity. According to DayOfSi- with the phrase “Silence is…” discrimination. lence.org, the first everDay of Si- Some of the responses were: The Day of Silence is a day lence was held at the University silence is acceptance without in which people can show support of Virginia in 1996. Since then, having to understand; silence is of all gender identities, including over 8,000 middle schools, high speaking without a voice; silence lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- schools, colleges, and universi- is expressing who you are with- der, and questioning. The silence ties across the nation now take out having to explain who you recognizes and protests the si- this day to reflect on fairness and are; silence is louder than words; lence that LGBTQ people face diversity. and silence is not weakness! The each and every day. According The Day of Silence is results were posted on a Wall of to organizers for GLEN's Day of sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Silence in the hallway outside the Silence, "the event is designed to Silence is empowering: HHS students show what the Day of Silence means and Straight Education Network library. raise awareness and protest the to them. Courtesy of Mr. Gunnell May2015 News & Features Husky Herald 3 DECA Sees Success At States Christopher Hicks Staff Writer

In early March, a contingency forts: Isabella Caltabiano (Apparel Management), Emma Smolev and world leaders for the positions spot questions to follow. The lack of DECA club students from HHS & Accessories Marketing), Scott (Travel and Tourism team event), they hope to occupy in the future of preparation in the interview attended the New York State Nielsen (Automotive Services Jessica Scazzero (Travel and through the “Distributive Education sections leads to many DECA DECA Competition in Rochester, Marketing), Joe Lagani (Food Tourism team event), and Ryan Clubs of America.” competition categories being not NY. Three students – senior Jake Marketing), Scott Bartman (Quick Baker (Principles of Marketing). The Harrison sector, with ad- as much about what you know but Carnavalla, and juniors Jack Witte Serve Restaurant Service Man- Two additional students visor and HHS Business teacher about how you interact with your and Jared Silber - placed within agement), Dan Quinn (Restaurant placed within the top 10 statewide Joe Santo, put its readiness and judge and your ability to convince the top five of New York State with- & Food Service Management), on the role play portion of their more to the test on Friday. For the them that you could enact the in their respective events and now Alexis Shannon (Decision Mak- events. The two medal winners regional competition, entrants took same situation in a real life work qualify to compete in the national ing Human Resources), Matthew were Amina Naddschar (Business a 100 question multiple choice environment. Serious skill with DECA Competition in Orlando, Schwartz (Principles of Market- Services Marketing), and Zach test a few days prior to the actual spontaneity and feigning confi- Florida in late April. ing), and Michael Gaudreau (Busi- Evans (Principles of Business event, consisting of questions spe- dence is required to be successful Jake excelled in Principles ness Finance Services). Management and Administration). cific to their event of choice, the in the second half of the score. of Finance, while Jack and Jared The scoring for a DECA com- Prior to this, the HHS Deca score of which would be factored In the end, scores were tallied won acclaim for a team event in petition consists of two parts, a Club did well in Regional Com- into their final score. from the several schools and the Sports and Entertainment Mar- multiple choice test and a role petitions. On Friday January 9, At the actual competition, top four from each category were keting. Also eligible to to continue on to the state compete at the National level competition. With one of DECA Competition are the biggest memberships for Jordan Cannell and the high school’s team since Nick Bilotta, for their its inception, Harrison ended efforts in a Stock Market up as one of the strongest game. teams as a whole, with many While these five placing in the top four in their are awarded the honor event and a total of 32 going of attending Nation- on to states. als, several other HHS Staying true to their mis- students did well. Will sion of preparing the world’s Marriott placed third in next business leaders, a New York State in the multitude of workshops, in- Public Speaking Pre- formational sessions, and pared category, while speeches from current pro- Luke Steinthal placed DECA togetherness: Members of Harrison’s popular DECA club prepare to hit the road after successful showing at the New York State fessionals were available fourth in New York State competition. Courtesy of Mr. Morris for the contestants to attend in the Broadcast Adver- throughout their time in Roch- tising (radio ad) event. play. Four HHS students received DECA club members attended students were given a situation to ester, allowing them to develop a Eight students placed within medals for placing within the top the Regional Championships at act out and with only ten minutes wealth of practical and applicable the top ten of New York State in 10 of New York State on the mul- Rockland Community College. of preparation, had to go present knowledge for their future careers. their respective categories and re- tiple choice portion of their events: The goal of the DECA club their decision or thoughts to one ceived medals for their notable ef- Kyle Lometti (Hotel & Lodging was to prepare future business or two judges, with more on-the- Debate Team Victories Continue

Madeline Rawson Guest Writer

The Harrison High School Cole reached octofinals and the and top speaker at the Derby City tournament, and Siegel, Geller, Eljamal, who was ranked as the Debate Team started 2015 off varsity debaters saw great suc- Round Robin and Invitational. At Kenny, and Sarah Ryan reached number speaker, Kate Ryan, strong with junior Kathryn Kenny cess in a field that included the the Bobcat Classic, Harrison de- octofinals in their respective divi- Siegel, and Cole all reached semi- reaching elimination rounds in country’s top debaters. The team baters took the top eight spots and sions. Later, at Harvard University, finals in their respective divisions. the extremely competitive field continued its winning streak at the ended the tournament early. The Harrison captured the final four At the next tournament, Geller at the Harvard-Westlake Tourna- Stuyvesant MHL, where Cole and top five spots were claimed by ju- bids, making a record-breaking placed first, Alfieri placed second ment. Just days later, senior Amy Spana placed first and second, nior Evan Burger and sophomores total of 13 collective bids. Ken- and was ranked first speaker, and Geller and junior Ryan placed sixth, all Sarah Ryan partic- three winning entries ipated in the New- to Nationals. ark Round Robin At the most re- where Geller placed cent tournament, Cole second in her pod. ranked as first speak- That weekend, Ken- er and claimed Harri- ny won the Newark son’s fifth consecutive Invitational, sopho- Novice State Cham- more Adam Eljamal pionship, signifying and Geller reached Harrison’s thirteenth quarterfinals, junior tournament win this Elyssa Alfieri and season. Eljamal also sophomores Sammi reached semifinals in O’Reilly and Matt Varsity, while Ryan, Zinman reached oc- Piliero, and Spana all tofinals, and soph- reached octofinals in omore Raffi Piliero their divisions. and Sarah Ryan “I credit my wins reached partial to the team because I double-octofinals. couldn’t have done it In novice, freshman without them. Debate Brian Siegel placed No debating the continued success: Another successful outing at Harvard. Pictured are (back corner cluster, left to right: ) Ella Eisinger, Raffi Piliero, is surrounded by such Carl Spana, Adam Eljamal, Matt Zinman, Jack Wilson (front row, left to right): Madeline Rawson, Sammi O’Reilly, Amy Geller, Kathryn Kenny, Lauren second, freshman Cole, (back corner, left to right): Evan Burger, Brian Siegel, Elyssa Alfieri, Sarah Ryan, and Mr. Hertzig. a strong community Carl Spana placed Courtesy of Mr. Hertzig of great people, and third, and fresh- I hope the team con- man Lauren Cole tinues to see success reached partial double-octofinals. respectively. Eljamal, Piliero, O’Reilly, and ny reached quarterfinals, Ryan next year,” said Freshman Lauren A week later, Spana won the Three championships were Madeline Rawson, all of whom reached octofinals, Geller and Cole. novice division of the Lexington won that same weekend. Soph- were undefeated. Muller, Spana, O’Reilly reached double octofinals The Debate Team anticipates Invitational, becoming the fifth omores Eljamal, Piliero, and and Geller took the remaining (the latter earning her first bid, an success in the remainder of the consecutive Harrison novice to Zinman all reached octofinals at three spots. amazing accomplishment for a season and has high hopes for the reach the final round of Lexing- the Columbia championship, and In February, Cole won the sophomore), and Piliero reached following year. ton. Siegel reached quarterfinals, junior Kenny ranked as champion novice division of Scarsdale’s triple octofinals. At Lakeland, May 2015 4 Husky Herald News & Features Harrison Builds Habitat For Humanity

Isabella Prado Staff Writer

Habitat for Humanity (H4H) Habitat for Humanity is our very annual beneficent events. such as Kuwait. unteer opportunities available in is a non-profit organization that own high school. While it’s not yet Each month, there are two to “It was a fun way to let sol- the months to come, so please sells houses for those in need with an official club at HHS, it is current- three different volunteer opportu- diers know that we really appreci- contact Isabella Prado or Evan no profit for the organization. The ly operating as part of the Youth nities, not counting YVH meetings, ate everything they do for us,” said Burger if you are interested in get- money paid for the houses is then Volunteers of Harrison club. The and at least one on-site build is junior Isabella Caltabiano. ting involved with the organization. returned to a general fund that is club is a CAS project headed by scheduled per month. In Decem- There are many more vol- used to fund the creation of more Isabella Prado and Evan Burger, ber, there was a Holiday Dinner at houses, and so on. Habitat was who report to monthly meetings at New Rochelle High School to pro- founded in 1976, but it really grew the Re-store in New Rochelle, run mote both family and community after former President Jimmy Car- by the Habitat Westchester CEO, bonding. Various local businesses ter got in- donated food for the volved with Dinner, which was then the project given out by the vol- in 1984. unteers for free to the Nowa- families that attended days, H4H the event. Additionally, works to some volunteers sat help people with the families in at- in countries tendance and ate with all over the them, getting to know world, and more about each other. it has head- Junior Christine quarters at Cardascia said, “The Re-stores event is a great way to throughout strengthen community the country. ties, especially during These Re- the holiday season.” Helping H4H feels great: Student volunteers worked on a house to be delivered to war veterans. Pictured here are: Evan Burger, Sarah Navar- stores sell Later in Decem- ah, Caroline Lauro, Isabella Caltabiano, Isabella Prado, Caroline Cardas- objects do- ber, there was an on- cia, Mihoko Sakanaka, Ryan Giglio, Loukas Glover, Thomas Alvarado, nated to the site build in Yonkers and Paris Evans. Photos courtesy of Isabella Prado organization where volunteers had or rescued the opportunity to from fires work on an envi- or other ronmentally correct natural di- house which will be sasters. given to low-income The objects war veterans. are then ei- Despite harsh Shoveling at an on-site build: HHS student volunteers put some muscle into ther used assisting at a Habitat For Humanity build in Yonkers. weather conditions, to decorate junior Andrea Boli- the houses var said, “It was a made by Habitat or houses given Jim Killoran. great experience and a good to those who have lost their homes The club mostly consists of opportunity to give back to the due to accidents or natural disas- out-of-school activities, except community in a hands-on way.” ters. Any money generated by the for the bi-weekly YVH meetings Furthermore, in early Feb- Re-stores are then used to help where we explain our plans for ruary, Habitat hosted its annual fund more Habitat projects. the month; the out-of-school Love a Veteran event where Many schools in the tri-state activities include on-site builds, volunteers thanked soldiers for area have Habitat clubs, which volunteering sessions at the local their service. Many of these work with the Re-store and Habitat Re-store in New Rochelle to help cards were sent to soldiers leaders closest to them. One of the organize and clean the location, serving in locations that weren’t Hands on help: HHS students donned hard hats and assisted directly with latest schools to get involved with and a variety of other seasonal or exactly considered war zones, the construction that day.

ROTOY Club Still Reaching Out To Our Youth

Adam Alper Staff Writer

Would an individual give back Mr. Iorio, the club’s advisor, 34 involved on a weekly basis. across all ages, one should rea- “I joined ROTOY last year to the community if they had the high school students are currently “ROTOY enables me to sup- sonably expect more students to because I felt that it would be a chance? Throughout Harrison, port younger gener- partake in this meaningful service, great contribution to my own com- students respond to this chal- ations of Harrison to help strengthen the bonds be- munity,” said sophomore Thomas lenge emphatically by improving students and give tween grade levels. Gresham, a two-year member of the greater community through back to the commu- While some younger stu- the club. “It also looks great on my certain extracurricular activities. nity in a meaningful dents tend to find peer work more future college resume due to the One of these popular ac- and a virtuous man- engaging, older student mentors fact that it shows leadership and tivities is ROTOY, an organi- ner,” said senior help their younger counterparts responsibility. After the ten weeks, zation whose aim is to provide Camila Sarmiento. maintain focus and motivate them I felt successful because I helped high school mentors to younger Despite the to work efficiently. As a result, improve someone’s grades, which students across the district. motivated group of younger students often report end up going a long way.” The premise of this club is sim- students current- improved test grades and under- Students who join or partici- ple: high school students visit ly participating in standing of the material. The ef- pate in ROTOY continuously echo Parsons Elementary, Preston ROTOY, Harrison fects reach beyond the classroom, these sentiments. As aforemen- Elementary, or Louis M. Klein Central School boosting the students’ confidence tioned, this program provides them Middle School where they sup- District boasts ap- and improving belief in their own with an opportunity to give back to port elementary or middle-school proximately 3500 capabilities. the community in a manner that children with homework and test students. In a com- When asked about his moti- is both relatable and meaningful, preparation. munity and school vation for participating in ROTOY, placing truth in the club’s name The ROTOY program boasts Tutoring works: ROTOY volunteer Ben Rubin works with district that prides Thomas Gresham, a sophomore and credo, “Reaching Out to Our a strong following among high a student in the computer lab. There are 3,500 students itself on inclusion and member of ROTOY for two Youth.” involved in this district program. school students. According to Courtesy of Adam Alper and camaraderie years, responded enthusiastically, May 2015 News & Features Opinions & Editorials Husky Herald 5

The Husky Herald Je Suis Husky Herald Volume XIX, Issue 1 Distribution: 900 www.harrisoncsd.org/index.php/school-publications/husky-herald Staff Editorial Harrison High School 255 Union Avenue Harrison NY 10528 Students: 1044 Staff: 160

Principal: Dr. Steven Siciliano Staff 2014-2015 Editor-in-Chief - Ariel Coonin Managing Editor - Callie Fried Sports Editor - Steven Vendola News Editors - Sydney Woolf and Andrew Carton Entertainment Editor - Allie Coonin Head Proofreader - Mihoko Sakanaka In light of recent tragic events in Paris rorism. As a journalistic body, we feel inclined and Hollywood, it is important to reflect on the to address the implications that these events Graphics/Design Editors - Justin Santiago state of freedom of speech and freedom of hold in opposition to freedom of speech and the press in the world. We, the writers of the freedom of the press. We, as Americans, Staff Writers - Husky Herald, are fully invested in support- have come a long way from a society where Adam Alper, Leslie An, Michael Angarano, Lauren Barbulescu, ing a free press for journalists everywhere. those who spoke against people in power Daniel Barnett, Jared Bartman, Brian Barry, Rebecca Bell, An- Freedom of speech is an innate right that and popular ideals were jailed and oppressed drea Bolivar, Sara Bove, Sarah Camillone, Andrew Carton, Car- American citizens receive at birth. We, as for such opinions. In a modern society dom- oline DeCarlo, Julia Dinota, Kendall Gaynes, Christopher Hicks, citizens, are lucky enough to live in a country inated by the presence of social media, a Alex Kaplan, Taylor Kelly, Will Kirshner, Katie Kramer, Kendall where we are able to share our thoughts and society where we have the ability to voice Lefkowitz, Sydney Loiacono, Lauren Madonna, Michelle Mar- opinions through various media outlets. We our concerns and opinions instantaneously, giotti, Cassie Marriott, Baxter Martin, Lauren Mehlman, Richa often take this right for granted and ignore the it seems impractical that an organization or Mehra, Matthew Miles, Sydney Mueller, Emily Murray, Saman- widespread restriction of press and speech government feels as though they have the tha O’Rourke, Allison Platte, Isabella Prado, Alexis Puccio,Jack that exists in the world around us. right to limit what we say. Roshco, Matt Rube, Ben Rubin, Ben Stein, Samantha Stein, The prospect of restriction on freedom This is essentially a form of global terror- Rose Stokoe, Jasmine Tucker, Sabrina Winoski, Paige Zeidel of the press breached American borders with ism in a technologically dominated society. an ultimatum on the release of the comedy The whole notion behind acts of terrorism is Faculty Adviser - Mr. Gary Glauber film, “The Interview,” produced by Sony Pic- to instill fear and cause individuals to change tures. This controversial film, largely based their way of living. When faced with such on an attempt to assassinate North Korean a challenge, we have the ability to choose Printer: School Paper Express leader, Kim Jong-Un, provoked a response between two divergent paths. Should we Affiliations: American Scholastic Press Association from North Korean hackers and government succumb to the pressure and change our Columbia Scholastic Press Association, representatives, who threatened retaliation if ways of life or should we act defiantly and Sony went forward with their plans to release unite against a common enemy? National Scholastic Press Association the movie in its entirety. As journalists, we must understand and On January 7, a group of Al Qaeda af- appreciate how fortunate we are to be able Mission Statement filiated radicals attacked workers of Charlie to publish our words freely. As American cit- Hebdo, a Parisian satirical newspaper, in izens, we must apply our inherent freedom response to controversial cartoons of the of speech to speak our minds and make Our mission is to be the voice of all of Harrison High School by Islamic prophet, Muhammad. This terrorist changes in the world. And as human beings, professionally representing and informing our school with an attack was followed by another hostage we must extend the protection of these accurate and entertaining newspaper. Our newspaper strives to situation in a kosher market in Paris. While freedoms beyond our borders and support the cartoon may have offended some within those attempting to exercise these liberties. uphold the tenets of journalistic integrity. Muslim communities, these violent reactions We are one world population, united behind highlight the extent to which certain extrem- a common cause. 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We reserve the right to edit such responses for grammar usage, clarity, punctuation, and length. May 2015 6 Husky Herald News & Features To IB or Not to IB? Ally Platte Staff Writer

As a second semester remainder at standard level) and universities offer college credit credits at all. As a sophomore, during senior year, when college sophomore, I went through the must complete the core elements: for successful completion of that should not be a factor in my applications are due and the personal turmoil of the following: a 4,000 word Extended Essay these courses in high school and decision, because I have no idea Extended Essay and community A Critical Decision (EE), a course in Theory of completion assists students in the what college I will end up going to, service requirements hit. It seems I am meeting with my Knowledge (TOK), and a number competitive college admissions and whether it will accept credits like IB Diploma students have to guidance counselor this week of Creativity, Action, and Service process. I’ve heard several for any of my IB classes. I like the give up something – sleep, food, to select classes for junior year (CAS) projects. According to the additional positives, including that idea of getting an “edge” in college or socializing. and I know the first question I IB website, the core elements aim it is great preparation for the rigors admissions, but since students Why I’m choosing NOT to will need to answer: Do I want to to “broaden students’ educational of college, and that some colleges don’t find out whether they have pursue the IB Diploma pursue the IB Diploma? After all, experience and challenge them to weigh the grades received in IB earned the IB Diploma until July I’ve decided not to pursue my answer to this could determine apply their knowledge and skills.” classes. It also seems that each after graduation, it would seem the IB Diploma. I want to enjoy almost my entire course schedule The Distinguished IB that taking IB classes (and not high school, which for me means for the next two years. I debated Certificate necessarily receiving the diploma) taking as many different subjects this question in my mind all year Students taking individual IB is what college admissions offices as possible to see whether any as I watched juniors and seniors classes (whether or not as an IB are prioritizing. strike me as something I might go through the IB program. I’ve Diploma candidate) receive an Negatives about IB want to pursue as a major in heard great things about gaining IB Certificate of Advanced Study, I’ve read enough on-line college. I also enjoy participating critical thinking skills and taking according to the Harrison Central blogs to know that, unfortunately, in clubs and sports. I’m sure part in amazing community School District website. This there is a multitude of negatives I will take many IB courses as service projects, but I’ve also allows one to pick and choose about the IB Diploma program. well as a few AP classes over seen friends burn out from the the IB classes that he/she is First, in order to complete the three the next two years. I think these time commitment involved in interested in without fulfilling all required HL classes, I would have will sufficiently challenge me completing the program. of the requirements for the IB to take some class subjects for two academically, whether or not Requirements for the IB Diploma. So, even if I opt out of full years. That means two years I complete the diploma. I fear Diploma the diploma program, I am able to of college-level biology or physics that the rigors of the IB Diploma The IB curriculum is made take as many IB classes as I’d like course’s subject matter is more (a brutal requirement for a Social program will leave me without up of three core elements and while still leaving room for other interesting than its equivalent AP Science/English-oriented student the time to enjoy extracurricular six additional subject groups. subjects that interest me. curriculum. like me) and no opportunity activities or socialize. I will meet Harrison High School’s IB diploma Positives about IB Rebuttal of the Positives to “dabble” in other sciences the demands of college when I get candidates are required to take There are numerous benefits The fact is many colleges only like Environmental Studies or to college. For now, I want to enjoy classes in the six subjects (usually to IB courses. Harrison Central grant credit for the IB Higher Level Astronomy. I’ve also witnessed the high school. one from each subject group, School District’s website promotes courses and not for Standard Level amount of stress the IB Diploma three at the higher level and the two of those advantages: many classes. Some schools won’t give students undergo, particularly

Uncomfortably Numb

Ariel Coonin Editor-in-chief

In times when tragedy strikes, simply donning a somber face and we face, it does not become any should not have to feel as if they grieves the best or who grieves it is natural for people to look for allowing tragedy to wash over us. easier to cope. are being forced to retreat emo- the most. Instead, such times a sense of community in order to We are not doing ourselves any While it feels difficult to re- tionally. These are the times we should engender mutual respect, aid their grieving. Our town has favors sitting idly by in denial, but main strong after living through are supposed to enjoy our youth, desperately needed as part of the endured more than enough of its it is understandable -- we are un- a single tragedy that affects our relishing the good times together healing process that takes time. own tragedies this year and we, prepared for situations like these. whole community, it is even hard- as we progress into stronger, more We have all been affected, some as a community, have done our There is no amount of training that er to continue to put on a brave capable adults. more than others, and we need to best to move forward. Harrison is could have prepared the Harrison face when multiple tragedies are We all grieve differently and be considerate of that. The best getting stronger without forgetting community for what hit us this thrown our way. This school year we all pay our respects in different coping mechanism that we have our past. However, so much hor- year. The fact of the matter is has been one of the toughest. ways. It is difficult in times like is relying on each other, our com- ror is being thrown our way that that we were never taught how to Every time we feel just about these to find the words to precisely munity, our friends, our parents, we have reached a point where cope with such tragedies that hit ready to move forward, or to regain describe how we feel. There is and our teachers, to unite and get we have lost the ability to react; far too close to home. This is not our sense of normalcy, we get no right way to get through these through this together. With that in we have become numb to the the fault of our parents or teachers knocked back even harder. Life, situations, no right way to act. But mind, we need to look out for our circumstances. -- there is no way to prepare for it seems, has become a constant it should not be about how you fellow Huskies because we are Instead of facing our issues such situations. And here’s the real battle of taking one step forward grieve or how you react – we know Harrison strong; we are a family. head on, we have regressed to kicker – with each new tragedy and two steps back. Teenagers it is not a competition over who

HEY HUSKIES! Do you believe in opting out of state tests?

“Yes. If it’s not a graded test, “Yes. I don’t think state tests “Yes. You should not be “No. I always found them we should have a choice.” are really important for any- forced to take them if you easy anyway.” Tommy McAdam, thing.” do not want to.” Sabrina Sakai, Freshman Amina Naddschar Ben Struhl, Junior Senior May 2015 Opinions & Editorials 7 Husky Herald OPINIONS: Sequel Reviews Does Anyone Really Need Sharknado 3?

Justin Santiago Design Editor

Did we really need a third appointed an hour and a half later. out. One I recall vividly, during the Is it a shark? No, it’s the Sharknado movie? I mean seri- I definitely was, despite knowing it middle of the movie most of the city deteriorated, rolling head of ously, was a movie about a giant would be bad. There was plenty was in chaos. Four women were the Statue of Liberty! I’m not twister infested with blood thirsty over-the-top acting, stressed out in the streets, trying to escape the even exaggerating --, this re- sharks good enough to merit moments, many of the things you 3-D sharks like the other unfortu- ally happened in the movie. THREE movies? It’s as if we feast would expect in a parody, but the nate citizens. As usual, there are It’s very clear that Sharknado upon stupidity,of which Sharknado film’s attempt at tackling these a few who get eaten, but then out 2 was an unnecessary cash is the epitome. Sadly, my curiosity aspects are clichéd. It’s pretty of all people, Daymond John, one in on an already bad film. It got the best of me. I have seen much like any other parody out of the “sharks” from the TV show makes perfect sense that a both movies, and they were terri- there (Scary Movie, Dance Flick, Shark Tank makes a cameo. He third film had to be made. ble, in a so-bad-it’s-good fashion. Disaster Movie, etc.). It doesn’t get goes through the streets of Lower Set for release in July, Except that it wasn’t good, far from any cheesier than a man cutting Manhattan, all while the Statue the third movie is set to it. I didn’t even enjoy how bad it his way out of Liberty destroy Florida and Wash- was trying to be. It’s obvious that of a shark… gets decap- ington D.C. It makes sense, it was a parody of general horror with a chain- ...it doesn’t get itated by a as the “Sharknado” already films, most likely mocking Jaws saw (Yes shark (ob- took over the go-to cities for and films involving natural disas- that actually any cheesier than vious nod mass destruction. It’s obvi- ters, but it still failed, even as a happened). to the 2007 ous what can be expected parody. The franchise is basically The film, Clo- from the new film. The same a pathetic excuse for a parody. sequel to a man cutting his verfield) . cheesy effects, bad acting, It’s clear little to no effort was put Sharknado, The women and endless randomness anywhere. The film only served the which came encounter will return as usual. Many way out of a shark When is enough not quite enough?: The purpose of being most likely one of out just last John, and celebrities will be eaten, as original film was campy parody, and worked the worst modern films ever made. year, was try to save well as random extras, and at that level. The second film took the cra- with a chainsaw... ziness back to New York City, with mixed The first Sharknado was a basically him from of course, utter nonsense results at best. Do we really need a third genius idea, mostly because of just for more the mad- and chaos will ensue. If you version of this? how much potential it had to be money. To ness while are a fan of over the top ac- Courtesy of The Asylum/SyFy Films a good parody/guilty pleasure. sugar coat it, it was terrible. This he is in a rush. While the women tion and cheesy acting and Who wouldn’t want to see a mix isn’t only because New York City is are trying to protect him, John effects, I won’t judge. See of carnivorous fish and natural once again under attack by horror drops his briefcase on the ground. Sharknado and its one too many disasters mixed in with cheesy clichés (I love you, New York), but And finally, as he runs to pick it sequels (including the upcoming CGI effects? Many saw the film this sequel has many random and up, an object flies from the sky to one) -- they’re full of it. for these reasons, just to be dis- unnecessary moments through- crush him. It’s a bird! It’s a plane!

For Movies, Sometimes One is Enough! Rose Stokoe Staff Writer Every movie that does John Smith. It was childhood-ruin- the Bahamas. actual plot. The minions stole the mostly due to the fact that writers well just needs a sequel, right? ing. After “Colors of the Wind” and A more recent catastrophe movie, but not for the better. A little can pick the most compelling WRONG. WRONG. SO WRONG! saving John and all that other stuff, would be Despicable Me 2. While bit of minions, hilarious. A movie stories from the thousands of Ninety percent of the time, sequels the other movie is just basically it spanked the original in the box centered almost entirely around comic book editions each super stink and just ruin the greatness of telling you to forget all that. The office, it seriously lacked any them? Horrible. the first movie. worst part is the sequel just kind Sadly, in 2015 Probably one of the best of brushes over the whole “he there will be a Uni- examples of this is Disney’s royal died, but she got over it super versal Pictures mess-up Pocahontas 2, aka Poca- quick despite the fact he was the movie solely about hontas:The First Movie Meant love of her life” thing. minions, sigh. It Nothing. I understand that Poca- Pretty much all Disney Prin- makes sense to hontas, the actual woman, did end cess sequels were painful to make the sequels. up with John Rolfe as she does in watch. Mulan, arguably the great- Somehow they the second movie, but the actual est role model movie to young make boatloads woman never had a thing with girls the world over, had a quite of money, despite lackluster sequel that totally the fact they are downed her lady-power. Mulan not even close to II was in no way as tragic as approaching the Pocahontas 2, but it wasn’t the excellence of the same “I’m a woman and I saved original. China - come at me” that the Not all sequels first movie was. Did she save are completely hor- China? Yes, but not in the same rible; some even “I can do what a man does” way surpass the original. she did before. Shrek 2 not only Disney sequels are not the wiped the floor of only horrible ones. Maybe this the first one in the is a bit before our time, but if box offices, mak- The new world tends to destroy the old one anyone has ever seen a Jaws ing a staggering here: The tragic sequel to Pocahontas basi- sequel, then you have seen $919,838,758, but cally tells you to forget everything you learned how a great movie can have a also had a plot that from the first film. It was traumatically child- hood-ruining, a sequel gone horribly wrong. not-so-great follow-up. Maybe rivaled the original. Courtesy of Disney Films the excitement of not seeing the Shrek 2 is the ex- shark until the end couldn’t be ception however, recreated, as audiences had Epic fail, more like: Though not nearly as tragic and not the rule. hero has. The exceptional exception: Shrek 2 already seen said shark. Who as the Pocahontas sequel, the feminist individual- The only movies that Sequels are a necessary evil. actually rivaled the original film in re- really knows why they couldn’t ism was toned down for this Disney sequel. This is are almost guaranteed There’s always hope for that dia- gards to plot and far outgained the orig- a perfect example of a great movie with a not-so- inal in box office receipts. Yet most se- recreate the magic? It’s mostly great follow-up. to be safe from the se- mond in the rough – some sequels quels fall sadly short with tired plotlines agreed that it would’ve been quel effect are super hero can in fact remind us that not all and rehashed versions of what we have Courtesy of Disney Films seen before, and done far better the first a far better idea to leave the movies. Each super hero sequels are the worst things ever time around. fish on the ocean floor and movie is a wild success, to happen to movies. Courtesy of DreamWorks Films not have its family terrorize and that, in my opinion, is May 2015 8 Husky Herald Pictorial Spread by Justin Santiago May 2015 Pictorial Spread by Justin Santiago Husky Herald 9 May 2015 10 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment

Damn Yankees Out of the Park Ally Platte Staff Writer

On March 6-8, 2015, The baseball team, the Washington in exchange for Joe’s soul. 1950’s costumes and set. And it really doesn’t help with Harrison High School Footlight Senators, lose to the New York Fortunately, Joe negotiated an “Performing in my last senior slump!” Players performed Damn Yankees Yankees. His wife, Meg (Cassidy escape clause for himself or he Harrison High School musical The Sunday night to rave reviews in the Harrison Donohue), dazzled the audience surely would have been seduced was bittersweet,” said senior performance was sentimental for Performing Arts Center. Despite as she sang “Six Months Out of into eternal damnation after Lola Troy Tripicchio. “I’d never thought the seniors after completing their the cancellation of opening night Every Year” and complained of (Roma Scarano) appeared on I’d be this old. It still hasn’t final performance with the Footlight due to a snow storm on Thursday her husband’s preoccupation with the scene and nailed the role as totally hit me yet. But I can say Players. However, this is not the March 5, the Footlight Players baseball. From there the plot takes the Devil’s professional home I speak for all of the seniors end of the road for many of the managed to perform five times off as Joe thinks out loud, “I’d sell wrecker. Roma’s singing, dancing, when I say the memories we talented underclassman actors, as planned by adding a show on my soul for one long-ball hitter.” At and acting made her a triple threat made are invaluable and we’ll who will cherish the opportunity to Sunday night. continue a tradition of theatrical Under the direction of excellence in years to come. Deborah Toteda and musical “I will miss the seniors that I direction of Megan Zwart, the bonded with during the musical cast brought their incredible this year,” said sophomore talent and humor to this story of Matt Novak. “It was not only an obsessive baseball fan that an amazing experience, but makes a deal with the devil. Ms. I learned a lot and met new Toteda, both the director and people.” choreographer of the show, Harrison High School’s focused on choreographing rendition of the show has the student-actors to take on received notoriety and may be the roles of both performers nominated for this year’s Helen and athletes. Hayes High School Theater “Damn Yankees would Metro Awards. Nominations never get off the ground if [the will be announced in May, and students] weren’t prepared final winners will receive their to combine athletics with awards at the Metro Awards theatre and allow themselves ceremony in June. Harrison to recognize how they were a High School Footlight Players member of both designated are no strangers to the Metro groups,” said Ms. Toteda. Awards judges having won Best “Teamwork is essential for any Choreography, Best Musical performance, athletic or not.” Direction, Best Musical for its The actors were able to production of Crazy for You execute both roles successfully It’s All About The Game: David Gonzalez leads the Washington Senators in a rousing spirit-lifting song. Pictured from left to right in 2013, and Best Duet for A and the audience was rewarded are Zogie Ighobor, Elijah Gropper, Nick Erb, David Gonzalez, Christopher Mora, Jerome Francisco, Kyle Slater, Matthew Novak, and Chorus Line in 2014. Demetri McMullen. with an outstanding musical Congratulations to all production combining great students and advisors who acting, enjoyable music, and all of that moment, Mr. Applegate, the to Joe’s escape from Applegate’s never forget our performances or were able to make Damn Yankees the fun of a baseball game. Devil (Troy Tripicchio), appears hell. the people alongside us on that a home run performance! The opening scene finds Joe and offers to turn Joe into a Musical highlights of the stage. I measure my high school Boyd (Jonathan Crozier) sitting young talented ballplayer named show included well-known songs, experience in these shows, so in his arm chair in front of his Joe Hardy (Conor McGillicuddy) “Heart,” “Whatever Lola Wants” the fact that it’s over is something television watching his favorite to save the Senators’ season and “Goodbye, Old Girl” The I haven’t been easily able to face. incredible vocal talents of the actors were enhanced by a full orchestra pit, including 14 Harrison High School students and four Harrison Central School District faculty members, conducted by David Blumenthal. The production crew for Damn Yankees worked hard to set the mood and focus the attention of the audience through lighting, sound, and set design. Particularly noteworthy was the opening vintage baseball film video Your Soul for a Pennant: It’s a devilish proposition from suave Mr. Applegate (Troy Tripicchio) to frustrated, long-suffering Washington Senators fan Joe Boyd interspersed with (Jonathan Crozier), but it’s one that seems too good to pass up. Whatever Lola Wants: Conor McGillicuddy as young Joe Hardy gets a lesson on trying to resist cast photos as the Photos courtesy of HHS Footlight Players temptation from the devilish Lola, as played by Roma Scarano. orchestra played the overture and the May 2015 Arts & Entertainment Husky Herald 11 Almost Maine, Almost Perfect

Ally Platte Staff Writer

On Friday, April 17 and its positive focus on love and Gropper (Chad), Claudia Marino Angel Maldonado, Demetrious me my fondest high school Saturday, April 18, 2015, the companionship. (Glory), Amanda Mora (Hope), McMullen, Christina Padro, Emily memories.” Harrison High School Playhouse “I chose this play because Conor McGillicuddy(Phil), Kevan Murray and Nadia Saghei. Almost, Maine was written by performed Almost, Maine by it is so heart-warming that it Oryani (East), Alycia Pascual- Sophomore Alycia Pascual- playwright John Cariani. The play John Cariani to a packed house will make the audience feel the Peña (Waitress), Andi Rella Peña, who played the role of has been produced by over 70 in the Sirius Black Box Theatre strongest emotion, love,” she (Marci), Cyle Rockoff (Jimmy), Villian, said, “It was a great professional theater companies at Harrison High School. Almost, said. “I experience being and by over 2,500 non-profes- Maine is actually comprised of chose this part of this play. I sional theater organizations nine separate but connected love show to try enjoyed having the throughout the world. stories that all take place on the and counter opportunity to take “Dramatics” Magazine same night in a Maine town called all the part in a unique reported in 2014 that Almost, Almost. Some of the characters heartbreak production which Maine was the most-produced find new love, some lose an old this town has had such depth. I play in North American High love, and others literally collapse felt. I thought also greatly admire Schools for the third time in the completely as they realize their it was time our director, Alex, past five years. Yet a production feelings for each other. All in to feel for her vision for of the play last year was canceled all, we learn that love can hurt something this production. Alex by Maiden High School in Maiden, as knees are physically bruised positive after really nurtured us North Carolina, due to content and hearts are figuratively all of the and not only helped deemed to be inappropriate by broken. In addition, students tragic events improve the show but the principal and school board performed original and personal this town also made the actors there. love monologues based on the has faced feel like one extended We are very fortunate to prompt “Love is…” in between recently, theatre family!” live in a community as accepting the scenes of the play, which and Almost, “I was so excited and supportive as Harrison. It’s brought a little warmth, love, Maine is the to take part in Alex’s good to know that everyone’s companionship, and connection perfect show for this.” Roma Scarano (Gayle), Paula directorial debut,” said senior love story is acceptable in the from Maine to Harrison after this The cast included Cassidy Segovia (Sandrine), Kyle Troy Tripicchio, who played the Harrison Central School District cold, dark winter. Donohue (Rhonda), Douglas Slater (Steve), Shyla Solangi role of Dave. “I am so sad that this and that, as a community, we can Senior Alex Ostroumoff Dorado (Randy), Julia DiLorenzo (Ginette) and Troy Trippichio is my last performance with the overcome the hardships we have directed the production. Alex, (Marvalyn), Nicholas Erb (Pete), (Dave). Love Monologues were Harrison High School Playhouse. faced this school year together. in her directorial debut, selected Jerome Francisco (Lendall), performed by Leslie An, Melanie I want to thank everyone involved the play as the spring drama for David Gonzalez (Man), Elijah Jimenez, Cynthia Lambertson, in the performing arts for giving

HHS Dance-A-Thon For The Cure

Andrea Bolivar Staff Writer

Did you know dancing could to support the children at Maria the group. This cure cancer, RSV, croup, scarlet Fereira’s Children’s Hospital.” way they had fever, impetigo and whooping “While the preparation was the opportunity cough? Well, maybe not cure, but tedious, we had 21 volunteers, to play Just it certainly can make a difference. who were all super dedicated to Dance with their On December 20, 2014, the Dance-A-Thon,” said junior own friends. In Dance Connections hosted the Silvia Buonocore. compensation, first annual Harrison High School Like any project, first you the dance room Dance-A-Thon. The event was have to plan, and the Dance- was the busiest held in the Harrison High School A-Thon was quite a challenge. of all. Ultimately, arts wing to raise money for the The greatest challenge was all students had Maria Fereira Children’s Hospital. choosing activities that would the opportunity to The event was intended to reach appeal to kids of all ages with a have a swinging out to elementary and middle wide verity of dance experience. time at the school students. The Dance Connection members Dance-A-Thon. Junior and Dance Connection were unsure of what level of The event member Sammie Miles said, “It choreography difficulty to create was a huge was awesome to see community because participants would be of Hands to the sky and dance!: DanceConnection members Gabi Casella, Taylor Graustein, Emily success. In coming together for such a great varying ages and levels of dance Gunther, and Rebecca Bell lead a team of younger dancers of varying skills. Everyone had a great addition to the time and money was raised for wonderful cause. cause. There were kids from all of expertise. Photos courtesy of Adam Bell kids having an the elementary schools and LMK Rebecca Bell said, “We awesome time, wanted to choreograph expertise. All of the participants the event raised a dance routine to teach enjoyed the combinations and close to $1,000. The hospital was the kids that came to the had a blast learning the combos; very thankful for the generous event, but we struggled they were so eager to dance that donation. Later, they sent a thank with deciding how difficult the volunteers even had to make you card, in return for the group’s to make the dance.” up dances on the spot. help. The hospital thought the As a result, the ‘We “There were a variety of Dance-A-Thon was an effective The Harrison Community’ activities, so there was really way to get everyone up and consists of all levels of something for everyone,” stated moving for a great cause, and dance. Consequently, junior Constantinos Staten. all the volunteers had shared the the club created two The set-up encompassed a same opinion. combinations for the Wii room, a dance room, and even Junior Isabella Prado said, event, being that one a snack room. Each activity was “The event was a great way to get was more challenging designed to make sure everyone kids moving while raising money than the other. The main had a great time. The snack for a good cause.” difference between the room was where the movies The new Dance Connections two was the tempo, since were being displayed, in case the members were excited about this Dancing for a Cause: Pictured here are several of the student dance volunteers for one was quicker than the kids wanted to take a break from the event. Front Row (left to right): Maddie Tucchi, Kate Bell, Rebecca Bell, Silvia successful event, and they plan Buonocore, Andrea Bolivar, Stephanie Pon. Second Row (left to right): Briana Per- other. Both combinations dancing and eat a snack as they on continuing this event in future tak, Gabriela Barile, Emily Gunther, Cassie Marriott, Julia Goldstein, Julia DiLorenzo, were utilized because the relaxed. The Wii room was for years. Christine Cardascia. Back Row (left to right): Isabella Prado, Bea Almeida, Taylor Graustein, Jonathan Crozier, Jack Witte, Constantinos Staten, Gabriela Casella, Sa- students who attended the those shy participants who did not mantha Miles, Scott Moretsky, and Victoria Bilotta. event were of all levels of wish to participate dancing with May 2015 12 Husky Herald Arts & Entertainment Spring Concert and the trip to DC: Bidding Farewell to Senior Performers

Emily Murray Staff Writer

There are so many means of a whole was more unified as com- While at the capital early the Concert Band, Orchestra, stakes Award for Outstanding self-expression at Harrison High pared to just simple practices in this April, 180 Harrison students Color Guard, and Majorettes, and Instrumental Program, and the School. Whether through creative class,” said senior Amanda Almei- participated in the 2015 Heri- bronze to the Chorus. Adjudicator Award to the Percus- writing, visual arts, or the fine and da, member of the HHS Dance tage Festival, a national music There were additional awards sion Ensemble. performing arts, there is something Ensemble. “You look back at the festival. The Orchestra, Band, from adjudicators for outstanding Lastly, the final award of the for everyone at HHS. This past last perfor- festival, the Sweepstakes Award Tuesday, April 21, was the 2015 four for outstanding overall perfor- Spring Concert, a prime example mance went to Harrison as the of how much talent has come from school with the highest overall the hard work at this school. points from the festival. An exceptional performance In addition to bringing home was showcased by the Orchestra, many notable awards , the Hus- Concert Band, Chorus, and Dance kies also brought home the ex- students; close to 300 students periences of the trip and its per- came together to make one night formances, something to hold far from ordinary. on to and cherish forever. From The show was a first for the adjudicators, they learned new freshmen and a last for the senior techniques that they can use to students. There were laughs and help them develop and learn and tears shared. But most importantly, grow in the years to come, both there was a shared and mutual at the High School and in the rest sense of pride lingering throughout of their lives, like for the soon-de- the night, especially throughout parting seniors. the touching slideshow of the per- There could not have been a formances and memories shared more fitting farewell with the won- during the recent performing arts derful and successful final Spring trip to the nation’s capital, Wash- Seniors say goodbye: Some of the seniors in the performing arts say goodbye to their HHS careers. Concert and Washington D.C. Pictured are (first row, left to right) Alexis Shannon, Brianna Pavesi, Roma Scarano, Carol Ann Alba- ington D.C. nese, (back row, left to right) Amy Geller, Cassidy Donohue, Troy Tripicchio, Alex Ostromouff, Catherine trip. The graduating seniors and With only months left in their Rocchi, Rebecca Oestreicher, and Rachel Stagg. all their hard work will be missed high school careers, the seniors Courtesy of Roma Scarano in the Performing Arts department, are starting to feel the bittersweet and by the HHS community as sting of saying goodbye to their years and you look at not only Percussion, Chorus, Dance, and mance by soloists or ensembles, well. Their hard work and legacy hard work and passion that has yourself but how far you’ve come auxiliary teams (Color Guard, including the Maestro Award for will be leave paw prints on the been such a huge part of their lives as a team. It’s sad to have to say Majorettes) and achieved the fol- Outstanding Soloist, which went heart of current Huskies, and for the past four years. goodbye, but I’m glad I was able lowing awards: gold to the March- to dance soloist Sydney Rhein- likewise other Huskies to come. “I feel like, with the audience to have the experience. It is some- ing Band, Percussion Ensemble, gold, the Adjudicator Award to present, the Dance Ensemble as thing I will always keep with me.” and Dance Ensemble, silver to the Dance Ensemble, the Sweep- Music Review: The Go! Team’s The Scene Between

Justin Santiago Design Editor

After a four year hiatus, Brit- of the song. These West Coast in “The Art of Getting By,” dedicat- adds a strange dimension to the stroy” which is a duet between Reo ish band The Go! Team (minus vibes linger throughout the rest of ed to the religious cult known as song...” “...Getting By” appears and Kirchner. The song tells the the band) has returned with their the album in tracks like “Waking Heaven’s Gate, who committed to give deeper meaning to “The story of a girl who brings trouble fourth album, The Scene Between. The Jetstream,” which features mass suicide in March of 1997 Scene Between” in terms of its cult with her wherever she goes. The Go! Team is a project started Casey Sowa of Minneapolis band in hopes they would board a theme, with lyrics like “...taking the It is unknown exactly what in Brighton as a solo project by Strange Relations, and the more UFO following Comet Hale–Bopp only way we know, taking the only type of trouble Parton is referring musician Ian Parton, which blends pop-esque track “Catch Me On upon death. According to Parton, thing that matters.” (“...Getting to, but according to the lyrics, it various genres of music such as The Rebound,” which features By”), complementing lyr- appears to be rather apocalyptic, retro hip-hop and ‘60s-style rock, French vocalist, Glockabelle, ics like “...what we are, with lyrics like “...there’s nothing... tweaked to have a modern and “Rolodex The Seasons,” “Did what we turn to, what it no-one there...” and “...but there’s vintage sound. This sound has You Know,” featuring Beijing really means.” an echo left in the air...” He seems been used since the band’s first drummer Shi Lu “Atom” and This strange di- to confirm this, referring to how album, 2003’s Thunder, Lightning “Blowtorch” featuring Doreen mension varies in other Stephen King’s Carrie was an Strike, and has continued to be Kirchner, all of which have songs of the album as influence for the video, and Alfred used for the next two albums the album’s “sun damaged” well, such as “Her Last Hitchcock’s The Birds was a main Proof of Youth (2007) and Rolling pop sound. While this is pre- Wave” and “Reason influence for the overall song. Blackouts (2011) with accompani- sented throughout the album, Left to Destroy” which The Scene Between definitely ment of a six piece band including much darker tones lurk deep seems to center around has the same youthful and vigor- Parton himself, and main vocalist within most tracks, creating death and chaos. “Her ous energy that The Go! Team and female rapper, Ninja. Though a sense of irony, the album’s Last Wave”, in Parton’s has maintained throughout their Parton’s most recent album omits peppy sound overshadows words, is about the final work. Compared to past projects the band’s hip-hop sound (and its serious themes. moments of a surfer (also worth listening to), this album the band), the vintage classic rock These themes are drowning at sea. Sung appears to be the deepest of them sound remains, and is prominent spread throughout the album, by Emily Reo, this track all, as evident from the grave throughout the album. beginning with title track, has the ‘60s rock feel and melancholy topics tracks like The album has a youthful, “The Scene Between.” Upon that was prominent in “The Art Of Getting By” and “Her enthusiastic element to it, estab- first listen, the song is remi- 2011’s Rolling Black- Last Wave.” Still, the majority of lished by opening track, “What niscent of gospel music, but Courtesy of Memphis Industries outs (“Buy Nothing songs, like “What D’You Say,” D’You Say?” The song begins with is rather related to the topics Day”), but like previous “Blowtorch,” and “Catch Me On the sound of a soda can opening, of space and nature. These topics the song could be an anthem for songs, centers around a dark The Rebound” make up for that. which sets an upbeat, summer-like are also shared with second to their journey, as he explains in topic. The theme of a drowning Despite the dark themes lurking tone for the album. The track last track, “The Art of Getting By this interview with Stereogum: “... surfer is again hinted at in lyrics within most of the tracks, The features underground Brazilian vo- (Song for Heaven’s Gate)” which This song could almost be their like “...someone else’s tears in my Scene Between is still worth get- calist Samira Winter (this trend of is also sung by the London African anthem as they are ascending to eyes...” “...forces rearrange us...” ting for its rich sound and themes underground vocalists continues Gospel Choir. Both songs seem to space. It’s jubilant and triumphant and “...you’re crashing into my that are significant steps ahead of with other tracks), whose voice be sung from the perspective of a but as soon as you start to think eyes...” These themes of death The Go! Team’s past works. adds to the overall vibrant mood religious cult. This is more evident of it in this way [mass suicide] it continue into “Reason Left to De- May 2015 Husky Herald 13 Arts & Entertainment

“90 Second Interviews” is a feature wherein we sit down with two teachers and see how many random questions they can 90-Second answer in only 90 seconds.This issue we interrogate a pair that needs no introduction, permanent substitute teacher Ms. Karen Pe- ters and Special Education Math teacher Mr. Interviews Phil DiGioia.

Interviews coordinated by Callie Fried Peters DiGioia

What three things would you take on a desert island? What three things would you take on a desert island? My wife, my dog, and a basketball. A good book, my computer, and water. What is one song that you would listen to forever? What is one song that you would listen to forever? “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra. “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” by McFadden and Whitehead. Favorite candy? Starburst. Favorite candy? Hershey’s Kisses. Favorite holiday? Christmas. Favorite holiday? My birthday. If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be? If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be? Orange. Hot Pink. If you could star in one movie what would it be? If you could star in one movie what would it be? “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Malcolm X (as Denzel Washington’s wife). Who is your celebrity crush? Lauren Conrad. Who is your celebrity crush? Denzel Washington. Favorite ice cream? Mint chocolate chip. Favorite ice cream? Strawberry. Biggest pet peeve? People who chew loudly. Biggest pet peeve? People who pop their gum. What superpower do you wish you had? Teleportation. What superpower do you wish you had? What would your last meal be? Steak and To make myself healthy all the time. mashed potatoes. What would your last meal be? Steamed crab legs with a Back in time or into the future? Back in time. baked potato and a soda. Favorite subject in high school? Math. Back in time or into the future? Back in time. Favorite crayola crayon color? Orange. Favorite subject in high school? Spanish. Cat or dog? Dog. Favorite crayola crayon color? Red. Hamburger or hot dog? Cheeseburger. Cat or dog? Cat. Soup or salad? Soup. Hamburger or hot dog? Hamburger. Left or right handed? Lefty. Soup or salad? Soup. What is your secret talent? I bake cakes. Left or right handed? Righty. What is one state you want to visit? Montana. What is your secret talent? I play piano and the oboe. Favorite sports team? NY Giants. What is one state you want to visit? Arizona. What is your favorite form of potato? Mashed potatoes. Favorite sports team? NY Yankees. Favorite dynamic duo? Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. What is your favorite form of potato? French fries. Favorite decade? 2000s. Favorite dynamic duo? Batman and Robin. Favorite decade? 1980s. May 2015 14 Husky Herald Sports

Boys’ Varsity Lax Starts Off Season Strong Will Kirshner Staff Writer

Section 1 is no joke when it rebuilding mode. Some players the Huskies succeed. Glascott good run of form, the Huskies program moving in a positive comes to lacrosse in the state of that highlighted the graduating played his high school ball at Long faced off against the formidable direction, and every member of New York. Yorktown and Bronx- class of 2014 were Jake Marino, Island powerhouse, Farmingdale, Arlington team, ranked sixth in the extended Harrison community ville highlight the strength of the currently playing at UMASS, and followed by a collegiate career LoHud Lacrosse power rankings. hopes that this team can build section as two nationally recog- Jake Kirshner, currently playing at at Marist. Following his time at Led by star attack man Brendan upon its success, to make a deep nized programs, while others such Union College. Marist, a Division I program, Sunday, who is committed to play run in the Section One playoffs in as Rye, Arlington, and the Huskies Coach Glascott, however, Glascott went on to coach his college ball at Division One power- nearly a month’s time. lead the pack of contenders. boasts an extensive history of alma mater, as well as the Naval house Towson, Arlington present- As a constituent member of succeeding at various levels of la- Academy. ed the Huskies with a Class B, the Huskies regularly crosse, and seems primed to help Despite the notion that this timely challenge. With face opponents like may be a rebuilding year, the Hus- one second left on the Rye, Byram Hills, and kies opened up their season on clock, Matt Allegreti Yorktown. After reach- March 25 with a 12-4 win over the let a low roller fly from ing the section semifi- Nyack Indians. Matt McLaughlin 35 yards out, which nals last season with put on a clinic, scoring six goals miraculously went in wins over Eastchester and tallying four assists. Tyler to give the Huskies a and Sleepy Hollow in Menniti and Harry Barnwell each 12-11 win. playoff play, the Hus- tacked on two more goals, in ad- “It was incredible, kies got bounced by dition to a goal each by Owen Van such a great moment the dominant Husk- Tongeren and Kevin Alvora. for the program,” said ers of Yorktown, who The Huskies’ second match- senior mid-fielder Kev- went on to win a State up pitted them against a scrappy in Alvora. “We wanted Championship. Irvington team. The final score to beat this team and In order to suc- ended at 7-6 in favor of the Hus- it was a tough test, but ceed in the 2015 sea- kies, with goals from Matt Allegreti, we showed everyone son, the Huskies must Matt McLaughlin, Jack Wilson and that the underdog can overcome the chal- Harry Barnwell. Following the win pull out the win.” lenges that accompa- against Irvington, the Huskies put The maroon and ny drastic overhaul. forth another dominant perfor- white have since ex- After losing 14 seniors mance against a very aggressive tended their winning Staying Warm in a Snowstorm: Junior Harry Barn- and the appointment well dodges to beat his defender and free up an Pearl River squad. Tyler Menniti, streak to 6-0, after dis- of a new head coach opening against the Bulldog defense. There was a Matt McLaughlin, Jack Wilson, and mantling Tappan Zee Sticking it to Irvington: Sophomore midfielder in Edgar Glascott, brief snowstorm during this heated contest. Harry Barnwell all got on the score and Clarkstown South. Jack Wilson drives to the cage, looking for a goal. The Huskies beat the Bulldogs 7-6 that day. some may say that Courtesy of Will Kirshner sheet for the day. First year coach Ed- Courtesy of Will Kirshner the Huskies are in As a continuation of their gar Glascott has the Track and Field Become Class B Champions Kendall Gaynes Staff Writer Back in February, the 2015 were both doing well with win- “They told us about how fast Girls’ Varsity Track and Field team ning the League Champion title. the season went by for them took home a plaque for winning However, winning the Class B and how much they were first place in the Class B Champi- Sectional Champion title for the going to miss it and wanted onship. It was a competitive meet first time in Harrison High School to finish the season strong. for the girls who were going up history helped the Harrison Girls They all spoke about making against Pearl River High School, team to show how as a team, they history for the girl’s team to who were running on a 28-year have grown and prospered, finally leave our mark at the high winning streak. Becoming the coming out with a big win. school for after we all left. It Class B Champions was a huge “The day before the meet was definitely motivational accomplishment for the Harrison we had a meeting where all the and made all of us realize Track and Field team, especially coaches left and all the seniors that we could take home the Girls and all their coaches. gave us a speech about how the Sectional Champion title In the beginning of the sea- amazing it would be if we won,” and gave all of us the confi- son, the Girls’ and Boys’ teams said sophomore Lea Sarmiento. dence we needed going into the next day.” “This was a very excit- ing and thrilling experience for me,” said freshman Lau- ren LaManna, “especially Hurdling Toward Victory: Senior Erica LaManna ahead of juniors Katie Murabito my first year in high school. and Lauren Horner during the winter indoor track and field event at the New York City Armory. In future years I hope to Photos courtesy of Harrison Central School DIstrict grow as we, as a team push ourselves even further.” total of 148 points, beating Pearl thew Novak. “They have worked In addition to winning the River. Other girls who placed first very hard to get where they are overall title, many individuals in their respective events were today and deserved this win more excelled in their events, setting Bianca Diniz in the weight throw than anything.” personal records. Senior Jia and the shot put, Erica LaManna This year’s Track and Field Luo, by placing first in her race, in the long jump, Katie Murabito team has been extremely suc- achieved a new school record of in the triple jump, Marisa Gazzola cessful. The school is very proud 45.49 seconds in the 300-meter in the 55m dash, and the girls’ of their accomplishments thus far. dash. When placing in the top 4x200m team. “It’s amazing that we have a Jumping for Joy: Junior Jack Witte about to clear the bar in the high six in each runner’s respective “I’m so happy for the girls for really unified Boys’ and Girls’ team jjump competition at the New York City Armory. The event requires form winning, said sophomore varsity this year,” said senior Jia Luo. and concentration. events, the team received points, which helped the girls obtain a track and field team member Mat- May 2015 Sports Husky Herald 15 Boys’ Swim Team Takes Bittersweet Loss Sydney Woolf News Editor

The Boys’ Swim Team made Misha Solkolski, and Harrison place, losing to Ossining in solely Despite this tough feat, a few peer attendance at meets, the promising splashes this year as Steins, the Huskies swam into the the diving category, as there are members of the team were excited team never failed to give it their their season came to a close in Conference 2, League 3 Champi- no divers for Harrison. The second to take their talents to the Section all. Swim meets may not be the early February. After successfully onships on February 8. The boys place fi nish still left the boys with a Championship on February 10. most exciting of events to attend, defeating Yorktown, Port Chester, fi nished in a bittersweet second lot of confi dence for next season. Despite a tough battle, none of but that does not mean the team Keio Academy, and Woodlands, the swimmers qualifi ed for the should be held to any less of a the boys held a satisfying 4-4 State Championship. However, standard than the more prominent record. Their performance was a this just added fuel to the fi re sports teams at our school. The gratifying one as the team dealt for the boys, as evident by the boys always seemed to be having with the loss of a few key members tightknit bond of the team. a good time together, all outside and a wave of fresh legs. “We’re already looking variables aside. Camaraderie is a Regardless of the loss of two forward to being even more crucial component to any organi- crucial swimmers, Ryan Nangle competitive next year,” said zation, and there is no doubt this and Charlie Van Tongeren, the freshman Christian Steins. team had that. team had been able to maintain a “Each and every swimmer left “Among the returning mem- solid standing among their league. the pool that day with eyes bers, the close bond that we With the return of a number of looking towards next season.” formed last year resumed immedi- veteran swimmers, along with On a personal note, this ately,” said junior and captain Alex the addition of some newcomers, reporter was the manager for Corda. “Even the new members, the team was able to overcome the Boys’ Swim Team this year. especially the younger swimmers, adversity early on. The job required keeping score were able to fi t right into the team,” “We were concerned with at home meets and keeping Next year is going to be a big the loss of some of our strongest track of when swimmers were year for the swim team, and they members,” said junior and four- supposed to swim. Seeing are looking forward to an even year swimmer Chris Hicks, “but the the boys succeed turned what more successful season. O Captain! My Captain!: Boys’ Swim Team captains try to capture the League cham- division switch helped us continue pionships, while Coach Dearstyne waves hello from the corner. Pictured here are could have seemed mundane our successful record.” junior Alex Corda, and seniors Misha Sokolski and Harrison Steins. into something unforgettable. Led by captains Alex Corda, Courtesy of Alex Corda Regardless of the lack of Bowling Has Up and Down Season

Ben Rubin and John DosSantos Staff Writers

The Harrison Bowling Team and-comers as underclassmen. I Such a curve allows for maximum play, allowing them to become a in numbers. gave it their all in a match-up with have tried to teach my teammates pin action and a better chance of top bowler like Mike. The Bowling Team fi nished the state championship-winning everything I know and I can see getting a strike. This could get The team really hit its stride off the season at a .500 record Yonkers squad. The HHS team that it’s really helping. People someone onto the next level of coming into the fi nal month of the of 39-39. Senior Mike DeRenzis was led by senior Mike DeRenzis, who have never bowled before season. The team had a tough carried the team with a 211 aver- who maintained a 198 average are really hitting their strides and schedule, but with daily practice, age at the end of the season. Al- through the season’s fi rst four their fundamentals are improving they were prepared and ready though Mike was the only return- games. Freshman Joey Tiburzi tremendously.” for a possible post season. Mike ing bowler to the team, Coach also stepped up in big moments, “Bowling is really fun and I wanted to win it all in his last sea- DiGioia taught bowlers Ben Ru- hitting a large amount of points. like to do it in my free time, said son, but unfortunately, it didn’t bin, Jared Bartman, Joey Tiburzi Also, fi rst year senior Cirillo Mar- sophomore Matt Hendler. “I never work out that way. As the rest of and others. It was an amazing tins, a fairly novice bowler, put thought I could do it competitively, the team was rooting for Mike at season, with the team averaging in a very large contribution in an but maybe next year I will try.” Sectionals in Fishkill, NY, he fell 770 pins a game. attempt to get Harrison Bowling The Bowling Team would short of the mark and was sent As the team looks back on back on track. love to see an increase in team home empty-handed in his senior the season, there were many ups The Bowling Team had a member numbers. year. and downs. They faced many long, vigorous season, and cap- The team practiced very Mike wants to continue com- challenges along the way, but tain Mike DeRenzis completed hard, and enrolled in a holiday peting in college if he can prove Coach DiGioia stated, “Next year his fi nal season of a four-year tournament at Bowlerland in the he has the skillset. Mr. DiGioia the bowling team will be new and varsity career. Mike has bowled Bronx. Such tournaments are a would love to see the bowling have a fresh start.” three perfect 300 games in his great way for individual players program stretch out to more career, which is nothing but to gain experience against sea- freshmen and continue growing. strikes through all 10 frames, the soned bowlers from other teams. The team will lose a couple of se- ultimate in bowling infamy. Coach DiGioia experimented Be like Mike: Senior Mike DiRenzis niors going into next year, but if strives for excellence with each throw “This team is on the rise,” he with some players, trying to teach of the ball. He has bowled three per- the underclassmen recruit other said. “We have a bunch of up- them to put a curve on their balls. fect games. friends, the program will increase Courtesy of Prestige Portraits Girls’ Golf Explores Potential Caroline DeCarlo Staff Writer For the past few years, our There are two golf teams at teacher Ms. Wendy Swenson Westchester team. Each team Girls’ Golf team has been one HHS, a varsity girls’ team, and a stepped up to coach the team, sends six players on the course, of the most overlooked compo- varsity boys’ team. Both seasons replacing her long-term prede- making for three foursomes. At nents of Harrison High School’s begin on the same date as every cessor. the end of the match, nine hole athletic program. Though this other spring sport, but instead of “The girls’ golf team has scores are added up to deter- team has not been in existence practicing on the turf or sand out- started off the season with a mine a winner. Average scores very long, the women on this side, the golf team is bussed to great deal of potential,” she said. typically lay above par, but the team take their sport as seriously the Westchester Driving Range “They have worked hard to de- team is working hard to increase as any other athlete in the larger four days a week until the fi rst velop both their mental and phys- each individual’s chance of mak- Husky community. match. The teams are fortunate ical skills on the golf course. We ing it to Sectionals. The 14 girls that make up enough to be given the privilege are looking forward to continued Thus far in the season, Swinging: Senior Cori Pitiger shows how it is done. this team include two seniors, to play on some of the nicest success and an exciting season” the HHS Golf team has played Courtesy of Yearbook seven juniors, three sopho- courses Westchester County has On average, the team plays Edgemont and Scarsdale. Each The team hopes to contin- mores, and two freshmen. Senior to offer, including the Westches- three times a week with the match featured stand out scores ue the hard work and dedication captain Cori Pitiger hopes to lead ter Country Club’s PGA-tour- course location dependent on the such as Cori Pitiger’s score of 41 necessary to achieve success the team to sectionals during her worthy course. opposing team. For each match, on the front nine holes at Scars- this season. fourth season with the team. This season, HHS gym Harrison is matched with another dale Golf Club. Harrison High School Harrison NY 10528 www.harrisoncsd.org May 2015 Volume XIX Issue 2 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Finishes Exceptional Season

Steven Vendola Sports Editor

The Boys Varsity Basketball to a good start and we did. team built upon last year’s suc- Now that we have been cess with a regular season record successful, we would like to of 13-5. After a convincing win finish with as many wins as over Rye in their first sectional possible so we can get one game, the boys lost a hard fought or two home games in the battle against a talented Tappan playoffs.” Zee team. With a trip to the County Looking back at a suc- Center on the line for a second cessful season, the Huskies consecutive year, the boys came had a particularly special up just short with a second-half January. The Huskies played surge, losing by a score of 67-59. up to their potential in both According to MSG Varsity, the games against the Rye Gar- Huskies had a conference record nets, securing both victo- of 6-3, finishing second to Byram ries. In their first meeting Hills at a league record of 6-1. The this season, the Huskies Huskies finished with a .700 win and the Garnets matched percentage, a 5-1 record in neutral each other for both intensity venues, and a 6-3 record at home. and efficiency. The Huskies “We knew we had a new picked up the 46-45 victory group of players but we thought when junior Jack Hochman we had talented players,” said hit a three with six seconds Coach Chiarella prior to the play- left in the game. The second Hoop Dreams Realized: Another successful season. Pictured are (first row, left to right) Joseph Nannariello, Dustin Hart, Jus- tin Stagg, Brian Ganis (Second row, left to right) AJ Magee, Michael Nannariello, Omar Nesheiwat, Frank Fiorino, Zach Evans, offs. “We wanted to try to get off meeting took place during (Third Row, left to right) Coach Dan Pesco, Jack Hochman, Tyler Gersten, Jeff Solomon, Coach Gary Chiarella. All photos courtesy of Lauren Nannariello

the first round of roneck Tournament, the Huskies junior varsity. We are also not the the Mamaroneck went on to beat Mamaroneck in tallest team in the world but we Tournament. The the finals, winning the game by a have turned that into an advantage Huskies would score of 44-38. for us using our speed to help us go on to win the “Our success on the court win games.” game 70-58. Re- this year is due to the fact that we While the Huskies unfortu- gardless of the play together and don’t rely on any nately failed to make it back to the outcome of the one player,” said Coach Chiarella County Center, they certainly built season, three about the key for success on the upon last year’s success. After wins against the court. returning to the County Center for rival Garnets in This answer rings true when the first time since 1968, perUSA a year can cer- looking at the course of the sea- Today, an opening round victory tainly brighten the son. The Huskies lost players to and a close defeat to Tappan team’s outlook. injuries and illnesses, and fought Zee still constitutes a successful Seniors United: Seniors Joey Nannariello, Justin Stagg, Dustin Hart, and Brian Ganis join together Building upon through some difficult games that season. after a season on the hardwood of which to be proud. their momentum came down to the last minute. In The Huskies had four se- in the Mama- addition, they were niors this year, includ- “We are not ing Co-Cap- tain Joey Nannariello, the tallest team Justin Stagg, Dustin Hart, ...but we have and Brian Ganis. Each turned that into of these play- ers had a key an advantage, role in the team’s suc- cess and will using our certainly be missed next speed...” year. While they leave big shoes to a young team fill, the underclassmen and rising comprised seniors are more than capable of largely of ju- playing important roles and trans- niors playing ferring what they have learned at the Varsity over this past season. They will level for the be able to use their experience first time. to help bring about success in a “Some of year’s time. the challeng- This season, filled with many es we faced entertaining and close games, this year are has gone by very fast. The Hus- that we have kies were able to find success 7 out of 12 throughout the year and the school players that truly enjoyed the ride. The seniors are first year will hang up their jerseys, never varsity play- to put on a Harrison Basketball ers,” said Uniform ever again. However, Coach Chi- they can leave the gym with their arella. “The heads held high, proud of their size, speed, accomplishments and confident and game it- that the underclassmen of the self are very team will build upon their success Twelve Grasp Tournament Triumph: Michael Nannariello and Justin Stagg clutch the trophy after the team wins the Mamaroneck Tournament. different than for years to come. This was a true momentum builder for the team, as well as a confident victory overall.