Volume XXI, Issue XI ● May 2013

Boston Marathon Bombings Break Hearts Nationwide Cops/Courts Every year, thousands of dedi- national who remains unnamed. “It was really touching to hear cated runners take the trip to Massachu- “It made me cry when I heard about the people who put the ones who setts to run the Boston Marathon on Pa- about it,” senior Emily Kelly said. were hurt first. That’s who the true heroes triot’s day. In fact, it’s the oldest annual The blast not only left three dead were that day,” senior Veronika Kraft said. city marathon in the world. but 170 others injured. Over 20 of them Monday, 15 April, is a day that Many spectators moved about were in critical condition. left many heartbroken by the loss of frantically to find a spot to watch loved At first, many of the runners friends and family, and many others will ones and friends cross the finish line, but thought the bombs were the sounds of need time to recover from the physical and none of them were prepared for what was cannons going off to congratulate them on emotional damage this attack left upon to come this year. passing the finish line, but they soon real- them. At 2:50 p.m. on Monday, 15 April ized something was terribly wrong. Two brothers from Chechnya are 2013, while almost 6,000 runners were still Many had the initial instinct to suspected of the crime based on security making their way to the finish line, two run, which is what most people would do; camera footage. While the older brother bombs detonated 12 seconds apart, taking however, many others became heroes that died in a heated shoot-out, the younger the lives of 8-year-old Martin Richard, 29- day when they put their own safety in brother is hospitalized and in custody. year-old Krystle Campbell, and a Chinese jeopardy to help those in need. By Kyle Flannery Miller-Keystone Blood Drive Honors Jim Fry Pope Francis: First Pope Health/Medicine from the New World Every heart and a liver Religion spring and fall, awaited him. FAHS hosts a Christ- The Catholic Church was shocked generous means mas Day, Fry when Pope Benedict XVI formally resigned of demonstrat- was put into on 28 February 2013. ing kindness and surgery to have For a short period of time, the world community. a heart and liver was Popeless. The transplant. Dur- This chaotic stretch of time gener- Miller-Keystone ing this proce- ated a lot of suspense as cardinals voted on Blood Clinic dure, Fry had whom to elect as the new Pope. comes to FAHS multiple blood After several days of waiting anx- for an entire day transfusions. iously, white smoke rose from the Vatican in so that people The Rome to signify the cardinals had come to a can donate Miller-Keystone decision. blood to those in need. Blood Drive for this spring is in honor of Mr. The new pope is Jorge Bergoglio, or Miller-Keystone will be setting up a Fry. He is one of the many people who need Pope Francis, which surprised many. He is the donation center at the school on 2 May 2013. donors' help to save lives. first pope from South America as well as the Every blood drive is important to all Every two seconds, somebody in the first Pope to choose the name Francis. of the Miller-Keystone employees and patients, United States needs blood. Every day, Ameri- Equally surprising was Pope Bene- but this year it is something a bit more mean- cans need more than 44,000 blood donations. dict’s decision to ingful because this blood drive involves one of One donation can save up to three peoples’ resign as pope. © Wikimedia Fleetwood's very own. lives. He is the first Jim Fry is a fifth-grade middle school The blood drive will be in the High Pope to do this teacher at Fleetwood. Fry has been very sick School Auxiliary Gym from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 since 1406. over the past couple of years, and on Christ- p.m. Any student who is over 17 years of age is Benedict made mas Eve of 2012 he received a phone call he allowed to donate blood, but the donating isn’t this controversial would never forget, one that told him a new only for students. Any family members, staff decision due to members, or other his old age and members of the waning physical community are al- health. lowed to donate. Pope Francis has a rich history and a “Please blue-collar background. Born in Argentina, his consider being a part parents were Italian immigrants, and his father of this very worth- was a railroad worker. Barrack Obama has while cause in hon- called Francis a “champion of the poor and oring Mr. Fry,” the most venerable among us.” nurse Bonnie Fan- In addition to being the first Pope sler said. from the New World, he is also the first pope Students to be a Jesuit. Also known as the Society of can sign up at Jesus, this branch of the Catholic Church is lunches and/or talk known for being militaristic. In fact, their to Bonnie Fansler in nickname is “God’s Marines.” They also take the High School vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Nurse’s office. Pope Francis will face many chal- Every single dona- lenges in his new job. The Catholic Church tion counts, so has been beset by controversy in the past year, please help this year including sexual allegations made against and donate! priests. Francis hopes to breathe some fresh air into the system and clear the somewhat By Emily Delong tainted name of the Catholic Church world- wide. By Michael Norton Page Two May 2013 2013 Pasta and Presto Concert Offers Variety Apple/Android Feud Continues Entertainment/Art Science/Technology Each year, the Fleetwood Area Music Later on in the evening was the 7:30 Team Edward or Team Jacob? have no issues with it,” Cronrath said. Association holds the Pasta and Presto Con- concert. This concert was performed by ele- Ketchup or Mustard? “Android has more free apps and cert. mentary, middle school, and high school stu- Republican or Democrat? free music, better features, and more customi- On 16 March, 2013, in the high dents--specifically, Fourth Grade Band, Middle What about Apple or Android? zation available. It’s just overall better,” Abigail school gym, students performed in their musi- School Intermediate Chorus, High School In modern times , “Apple or An- Lasher said. cal groups at a 4:00 p.m. concert and a 7:30 Orchestra, High School Chorus, Middle droid?” seems to be one of the most popular Sam Costello on ABOUT.COM p.m. concert. Pasta and Presto includes musi- School Advanced Band, High School Women's and strongly debated questions. made a guide on things that are different be- cal entertainment by students and a pasta din- Chorus, Fourth Grade Orchestra, Middle Some say that iPhones are just nicer, tween iPhones and Androids. On this list, ner all throughout the day. School Jazz Band, and the Symphonic Band and some say that Android is just cooler, but there are 13 factors used to select a winner at At the 4:00 concert, Third Grade and Wind Ensemble. Orchestra, Middle School Advanced Chorus, the truth is, do we really know which one is the end. The different types of factors are The groups performed the following songs: Fifth Grade Band, Sixth to Eighth Grade Or- better? Has anybody ever really taken the time Hardware: Choice vs. Polish, OS Compatibil- 4th Grade Band to research everything that iPhones or An- ity: A Waiting Game, Apps: Selection vs. Con- chestra, and Middle School Intermediate Band • Miscellaneous Marvelous Musical Medley droids feature? trol, Gaming: A Growing Giant, GPS Naviga- performed. There was also a performance by • Dragons in the Mist There are several different students' tion: Free Wins—For Everyone, Flash: A Dif- the High School Choraliers and the High opinions on the different types of phones. ficult Choice, Battery Life: Consistent Im- School Jazz Band. Middle School Intermediate Chorus Many students in the Fleetwood student body provement, Screen Size: How Big is Too Big?, • Ching a Ring Chaw are actually Android or Apple users exclu- Networking: Tied in 4G, and Carriers: 4 vs. 3. The groups played the following songs: • Humpty Dumpty sively. There are barely any people left who do Costello made extremely valuable 3rd Grade Orchestra: not own either one or the other type of smart- and informative points on each brand during • Hot Cross Buns High School Orchestra phone. these categories, but in the end both models • Cold Cross Buns • Farandole Zach Cronrath is an iPhone 4S user. seemed to be equally successful. • London Bridge • Marche Slav “This was my very first phone, and I By Emily Delong • Steak and Kidney Pie High School Chorus Middle School Advanced Chorus • Medley from “Ragtime” • Witness Calls it Quits • Windy Nights Middle School Advanced Band Entertainment/Art • The Telltale Heart 5th Grade Band • Washington Post march After twelve years, the Jersey-based the United Kingdom. • March band My Chemical Romance announced that, However, on Saturday 22 March • We Will Rock You High School Women's Chorus on the 22 March, it has “come to an end.” 2013, the band issued a statement on their • Queen Jane The band was originally formed by official website announcing their disbandment. High School Choraliers • Sentimental Journey front-man and former drummer The statement on mychemicalro- • Weep, O Mine Eyes Matt Pelissier approximately one week after the mance.com is shown below: • Viva La Vida 4th Grade Orchestra 9/11 attacks. In a previous interview, Way “Being in this band for the past • The Monster Who Wanted To Be A Platy- pus stated that witnessing the planes crash into the twelve years has been a true blessing. We've 6th -8th Grade Orchestra • Please Mom, Can I Go To Summer World Trade center influenced his life to the gotten to go places we never knew we would. • Carapathia School? extent that he decided to start a rock band. We've been able to see and experience things High Schools Men's Chorus Although frequently and most con- we never imagined possible. We've shared the • Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) Middle School Jazz Band troversially proclaimed an “” band, Way stage with people we admire, people we look • Man of La Mancha • Dance Big’Un, Dance previously showed his disagreement in this up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, • In The Mood classification. like all great things, it has come time for it to 5th Grade Orchestra Within a year, My Chemical Ro- end. Thanks for all of your support, and for • Haymaker Hoedown Wind Ensemble mance, composed of Gerard Way, , being part of the adventure. • The Boogie-Man Blues • Shepherds Hey , Matt Pelissier, and Frank Lero, —My Chemical Romance” were signed to a minor record company pro- @gerardway tweeted two days after High School Jazz Band Symphonic Band ducing their debut album, I Brought You My the website announcement confirming the • Super Blue • Selections from “Les Miserables” Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002), disbanding of the group, and denied that any • Poultry in Motion which they offered as a free download through altercations between band members was the Marching Band and Bandfornt •Die Young by Ke$ha– Bandfront a sharing site as well as MySpace, where their reason for the split. Middle School Intermediate Band •The Trombone King– Both initial fan base originated. "We were spectacular. Every show I • Lost Tomb of the Incas • Manhattan Beach March Within the decade , MCR produced knew this, every show I felt it with or without three more albums: Three Cheers for Sweet external confirmation. There were some clunk- By Kristina Scatamacchia Revenge (2004), (2006), and ers, sometimes our secondhand gear broke, their most recent, Danger Days: The True sometimes I had no voice—we were still great. Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (2010). It is this belief that made us who we were, but In 2005, My Chemical Romance was also many other things, all of them vital. And nominated for “Best New Artist in a Video,” all of the things that made us great were the “Best Rock Video,” and “Best Choreography very things that were going to end us," Way in a Video” for “Helena” at the MTV Video wrote. Music Awards. So perhaps the romance was strained Although an American originated and the chemical bonds faded out, but as Way band, MCR had more achievements in Euro- said in his closing statement, “My Chemical pean awards, such as the NME awards in Romance is done. But it can never die. It is which they won “Best International Band” in alive in me, in the guys, and it is alive inside all 2007 and 2011, “Best Video” for “Na Na Na of you. I always knew that, and I think you did (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)” as well as too.” numerous wins in the Kerrang! Awards held in By Brianna Reinstadtler Happy 50th Birthday to Chisdak and Rankin! Profile Two enjoyed cake teachers at and ice cream Fleetwood at her parents’ Diane Chisdak house. and Sherri Ran- Fi- kin recently nally, the celebrated their night after her fiftieth birth- Birthday, Ran- days, and look- kin went to ing fabulous as Olive Garden ever. with her hus- On her band and son. birthday, Ran- Growing up, Rankin had birthday kin went out with good friends to Melt, a parties with family as well as some sleep- “I like getting presents. This year young and connected. restaurant in Lehigh valley, and had din- overs because she had a large bedroom that I got an iPad--which is amazing--clothes, Chisdak did not do much with her ner. could fit a lot of girls. money, and much more. I think that’s why birthday but says she went to Washington “There was good food, good Now that Rankin is older, she I like celebrating my birthday or Name D.C to see the beautiful trees after they had friends, and good dessert. You can’t ask doesn’t like celebrating her age. She would Day the most, for the gifts and having my bloomed. for better than that,” Rankin said. rather celebrate her life, which is why Ran- family and friends around me,” Rankin That was Rankin’s second party kin and her high school friends celebrate said. By Kelsey Steiner of the week. Prior to that, her family took ‘Name day,’ a day when they were named Chisdak loves being around her to an Italian place in Bloomsburg and rather than using any ages. younger people all day. It helps her to feel Page Three May 2013 Head Coach of Rutgers Fired German Students Enter Essay Contest Academics for Abusing Players At Fleetwood Area High School, there Berliner” became a phrase heard around the Sports are several different contests and competitions world and the speech underlined American sup- that allow students to excel in academics and in port for West Berlin. The short speech was seen life. as a turning point in the Cold War. Does this On 3 April, dis- Coaches are known to For German classes, they can excel to speech still have meaning in today’s world? Are turbing video clips were yell at their players to pump places beyond Fleetwood's borders. we all still Berliners? What does world citizenship released to the public them up or discipline them, but Frau Christine Moll, a German teacher mean today?” showing Rutgers basketball Mike Rice went completely over working at Fleetwood Area High School, and her “Ms. Moll asked me to help judge. She coach Mike Rice physically the line. Yelling homosexual students will be competing in an unforgettable assures me that I don’t need to know German. and verbally abusing his slurs, pushing, and throwing contest. The only words I know are when my grand- players during practice. basketballs at players is abso- In this contest, students will be writing mother swears,” English teacher Zachary Houp ESPN aired the lutely uncalled for. essays. For these essays, they have two topics said. video clips, which depicted When sportscaster from which to choose. The contest is sponsored by the Ger- Mike Rice throwing basket- Jim Rome asked NBA All-Star One Topic is “Think Transatlantic.” man Information Center USA, and Frau Moll’s balls at his players and also Kobe Bryant about Mike Rice, This topic asks students questions about USA students are participating. yelling at them and pushing he responded by saying, “I and its history with Germany as well as the Moll, along with Houp, will be grading strong partnership between the two countries in these essays and selecting a winner. them. Also on the video, viewers could also see probably would have smacked the [heck] out of today’s world. The winner of the group of students Jimmy Martelli shouting homosexual slurs and him. It probably wouldn’t have been the best The question states, “Germany and the will have his or her essay entered into the Na- pushing players. way to react, but I definitely would have done United States remain strong partners in the 21st tional Contest. The videos were brought to the ath- it.” century. The transatlantic cooperation can be The deadline for the entries is 1 April, letic director, Tim Pernetti, in December, but “I’ve been yelled at by coaches be- seen in the government, industry, tourism and 2013. Winners of the contest for the school will he was only suspended three games and fined fore, but never anything that serious. I would many other areas. As with any partnership, the be announced 15 April. $50,000 dollars. not be able to play for someone who abuses future rests in the hands of the youth. What does Around 31 May 2013, the national After the video was shown on ESPN, his players like that. Mike Rice doesn’t deserve the German-American relationship mean to you? contest winners will be announced. the next day the University fired head coach to coach another team ever,” senior Micah What will it mean in the future? Are there exam- Not only is winning a prize cool, but Mike Rice. Storms said. ples of youth-oriented transatlantic exchanges or there are also cash prizes for this contest. The community and school were in On 18 April, Rutgers University partnerships? Will Germany and the United The winner in Frau Moll’s class will awe of what was going on at their school. signed Eddie Jordan to be the next coach of States remain strong partners? What would you win a $25.00 Amazon gift card. The winner for Jimmy Martelli, the other culprit, resigned on the Scarlet Knights. Jordan has a lot of coach- do right now to help ensure German-American the National contest will also win a $200.00 Ama- the same day. ing experience with the Sacramento Kings, ties stay strong, now and in the future?” zon gift card. Athletic director, Tim Pernetti, and Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia The Second Topic talks about John F. For more information, visit http:// senior vice president, John Wolf, also resigned 76ers. Jordan played for Rutgers from 1973- Kennedy’s Speech in Berlin: “This year is the www.germanworldonline.com/?qRHH4GMU . with pressure on the school to fire them for 1977 and hopes to turn around his alma ma- 50th anniversary of the President John F. Ken- only giving Mike Rice a suspension and not ter’s team. nedy’s famous speech in Berlin. “Ich bin ein By Emily DeLong firing him right away. By Ryan Steward 42 Expected to Thrill the Crowd Art/Entertainment

On 12 April, the movie 42 hit the was the first African-American to play baseball in Robinson made a huge impact on theaters. 42 is a biographical movie about the MLB. On 15 April 1947, he played his first baseball, which is why he was elected to the Hall of Fame baseball player Jackie Robin- game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. This broke Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Even though he son’s life and how he broke the color barrier racial segregation in baseball that forced African- died in 1972, every team in the MLB retired in baseball. Americans to play only in the Negro Leagues for number 42 in 1997. 42 was directed by Brian Helge- six decades. The MLB has also made 15 April land, and it stars actors Chadwick Boseman Jackie Robinson faced a lot of racism Jackie Robinson day. On this day, every player and Harrison Ford. and diversity while playing baseball before the that is playing wears the number 42. “I plan on going to see the movie civil rights movement. “Jackie Robinson’s 42 because Jackie Robinson is an American Robinson not only contributed to the story is very inspirational. Being hero. I always enjoy baseball movies, so that civil rights movement; he also was an out- a baseball fan, I definitely plan on alone makes me want to go see 42," senior standing baseball player. Jackie Robinson was a 6 going to see it”, senior Zach Micah Storms said. time all-star, a Rookie of the Year award winner Noll said. Chadwick Boseman will play the in 1947, and an MVP award winner in 1949. main role of Jackie Robinson in the movie. He also led the Brooklyn Dodgers to By Ryan Steward Harrison Ford plays the role of Branch win the 1955 World Series. Rickey, who was the general manager and signed Robinson to the Dodgers along with mentoring him. Boseman is best known for his role in the television series Lincoln Heights. Harrison Ford has starred in many top films, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series. Jackie Robinson

In this edition of The Wood, the pieces vary from sketchbook assign- ments, to an award-winning piece, to poetry.

I is an Untitled Blurb piece by Anonymous that reads, “All I want is to be mad, at you, at what happened. All I want is one reason, one excuse, one justification. Just once I want to let loose, fight a little, find the har- mony in disagreement. All I need is one mistake, some proof, you’re human too. All I need is clarification, that you aren’t so far out of my league, that I’m somewhat deserving of you.”

II is senior, Brittany Gantz’s piece in the main medium of colored pen- cil. This extremely picturesque work is a prime example of realism shown through hard work, which is most likely why this piece has also won an award as shown to the right of the picture.

III is by junior Kristine Stum, also in the main medium of colored pen- cil. This specific drawing was one of numerous in an in-class collage, in which students had to complete several works using the same subject, in Stum’s case, an owl. The piece shown is the subject in a ‘Realistic’ form.

IV is a sketchbook assignment by sophomore, Olivia Guidara. Guidara used both black marker and water-color to create this abstract piece. Page Four May 2013

Another World Baseball Classic Ends Sports

The World Baseball Classic is their many upset their team. Kutztown University graduate Ryan The United States, Mexico, Canada, an international baseball tournament that wins in the 2009 Vogelsong is a starting pitcher for team USA. and Italy were part of Pool D, which played its started in 2006. It includes 16 countries WBC. The Dominican Republic team has a games in Phoenix, Arizona. USA and Italy moved from all parts of the world. The core of superstar players that include Robinson on to the semifinals in Miami, Florida. The World Baseball Classic is international Cano, Jose Reyes, and Hanley Ramirez. "I enjoy watching baseball, so I will the first international baseball tourna- fans really enjoy The first round took place in 4 loca- probably try and catch a few USA games. I be- ment to include MLB players. It is played going to the tions: Fukuoka, Japan;Taichung, Taiwan; San lieve the Dominican Republic will win; they’re every 4 years, and Japan is the two-time games and cre- Juan, Puerto Rico; and Phoenix, Arizona. just too good," senior Dan Judy said. defending champion. There are four ate an interest- Japan, Cuba, China, and Brazil played “I love watching USA play, but I be- pools of teams. Pool play began on 1 ing atmosphere. its games in Fukuoka, where Japan and Cuba lieve the Dominican Republic will win. They have March, and the top two teams of each The moved on to the next Round. too much offensive firepower," senior Micah pool advance to the next round. other two coun- Pool B, which consists of Korea, The Storms said. The finals for the WBC were tries who have a Netherlands, Chinese Taipei, and Australia, The World Baseball classic has been on 19 March at AT&T Park in San Fran- good chance to played its games in Taichung. exciting so far, and fans across the world wait cisco, California. win the WBC The Netherlands and Chinese Taipei moved on eagerly to see what will happen next. There has The favorite to win the tour- are the United to the next round. already been bench clearing brawls and upsets in nament is the two-time defending cham- States and Do- The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, games that kept the fans on the edge of their pion Japan. They always have well- minican Repub- Venezuela, and Spain were in Pool B, which seats. The World Baseball Classic continues to rounded teams that don’t necessarily have MLB lic. Both teams are full of MLB superstars. played its games in San Juan. The Dominican spread in popularity across the world. stars but still know how to win. USA has all-star players such as Ryan Republic and Puerto Rico moved on to the next The Netherlands look to improve off Braun, David Wright, and R.A Dickey leading round. By Ryan Steward FAHS Ski Fleetwood Students Compete in Economics Challenge Club is Chill Academics Sports On 27 February 2013, seniors of team member was Christian Boyer. Ski club here at Fleetwood Area the Fleetwood student body attended an The best FAHS score ever re- School District goes on its trips to Bear Creek. Economic Challenge competition. The Eco- corded by a David Ricardo team was done Bear Creek Ski and Snowboard resort is a local nomic Challenge was hosted by Millersville by Underkofler, Creyer, and Boyer. ski resort only twenty-five minutes outside University, where seniors were placed on The highest scoring Adam Smith Fleetwood. Bear Creek has between 25 and 30 different teams to compete. Fleetwood stu- team member was Sarah Fortna. trails to explore. dent teams were a David Ricardo Team and “All team members won door Bear Creek is the most successful ski an Adam Smith team. prizes and enjoyed the hospitality of the resort near Fleetwood, and many people in the Many Fleetwood seniors competed host, Millersville University,” history teacher area prefer to go up there. There are also a lot in the economic challenge. Not all were Dina Heffner said. of students in ski club, as well as a lot of people recognized for high scores. Fleetwood’s teams did not score who just like to go up with their friends. Members of all teams are as fol- high enough to make it to the state level “The snow was nice this year. The lows: round of competition to compete in the terrain park changed a lot, which made each • Jordan Kost Economic Challenge. time different, and it wasn’t boring. We have • Carol Zheng the most fun talking to people on the slopes or See TheTigerTimes.com for details the lift,” sophomore Jared Adam said. • Chelsea Bailey By Kristina Scatamacchia “Sometimes I go down the terrain • Christian Boyer park with friends to see cool tricks,” freshman • Brandon Creyer Tyler Knauer said. • Kelsie Underkofler This season was a very fun season at • Katelyn Roberts Bear Creek. The owners were always changing • Beth Rothenberger the parks but keeping them groomed well. • Sarah Fortna skiers are anxious to see if next season will be • Piper O’Keefe as good as this one. The highest scoring David Ricardo By Zared Reichert

Cheese Spiders, Thunderstorms, Death... dom “Not being able to Ran think of a fear or phobia.” -Adam Shapiro, 9th What is your biggest fear?

“Waking up tomorrow with hair like Mr. Heck.”- Matt Kellett, “Snakes.”-Kelly Zuber, 11th Teacher

“Snakes.” -Olivia Leenhouts, 9th

“Whales.” - Joseph Roman, 12th

“Literally everything.” “Drowning and dying.”

-Abbey Porambo, 12th -Desirae Lesher, 12th “Bugs.” -Ashley Wellman, 9th

“Elevators, hands down.” -Rachael Knarr, 12th

“Thunderstorms.” -Stephanie Walker, 9th

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