February/March edition Inside this issue: Anticipating “Annie” School/ 1-5

A preview for the upcoming St. Regis and Mike Craw- because it really shows how local news spring musical ford as Rooster Hannigan. much Warbucks has grown By Amanda Hayes But, there are many more to love Annie and it shows 5-6 talented actors in the produc- that Warbucks isn't really as Sports Recently, the high school tion with roles as orphans, uptight as he seems.” hallways have been filled radio hosts and presidents. Regarding the same with exuberantly colored When asked what question, Nigrelli said, “My flyers advertising “Annie,” the audience would enjoy favorite song has to be „I Reviews 6-7 the spring musical debuting most, Meghan Nigrelli said, Think I'm Gonna Like it in early March. Already, a “I believe that the audience Here,‟ because the song significant amount of people will really like the appeal takes place when the ser- are planning on attending. „Annie‟ has to a younger age vants and Grace welcome All are very excited to see group. It's a very family Annie to the mansion, and Opinion 8-9 the cast and sing along to the friendly show, but it also has she gets to see a life outside songs. scenes that parents, teenag- the orphanage for the first The ers, and kids time ever.” Go See it! musical, directed can enjoy.” The whole cast of Thursday and Friday: by Mr. Steve Alex Narcotta “Annie” has been working March 8 and 9 at Shannon and said, “I think very hard, and the effort is choreographed 7:30pm, the audience paying off. They are excited by Ms. Tara And would take McSweeney, is Saturday: March 10 away the great for the score, the dances and sure to live up to at 2:00pm at the story being even the props and cos- the standards of Frolio Middle School. told, and also tumes. For example, the dog all the musicals the great rela- Sandy in the show will be directed by this duo in the tionships formed not only played by a real dog (a love- past. This year it is also pro- between Annie and War- able therapy dog named duced by Mr. Dorman, who bucks, but also Grace and Benjamin). Overall, there is produced “All Shook Up” Warbucks, as well as Ms. last spring. The cast is exten- Hannigan to Annie.” great anticipation and en- sive, with talented individu- Aside from the well thusiasm as the date of the als in leading roles, includ- -known classic songs such as show approaches. “Annie” ing Meghan Nigrelli as An- “Tomorrow,” “It‟s the Hard will be performed Thurs- nie, Alex Narcotta as Daddy Knock Life” and “Easy day and Friday, March 8 Warbucks and Meredith Cel- Street,” there are many other and 9 at 7:30pm, and Sat- lini as Miss Hannigan. Other songs to look out for. Nar- principal roles are filled by cotta said, “My favorite urday, March 10 at 2:00pm Melissa Joseph as Grace number has to be „I Don't at the Frolio Middle Farrell, Vicky Lynch as Lily Need Anything But You,‟ School. Legalizing Marijuana

A major debate in today’s government medical marijuana shops around the By Michael Donaher country would stop, and states would be on given the right to choose for them- On January 30, President Obama held a selves. video question and answer session with Some say the government has members of YouTube, answering the no right to intrude on what one puts in most popular questions in which users their body. More say that the failed submitted and voted on. The top voted policies cost way too much money and question was from Stephen Dowling, a are part of the reason for the recession. member of Law En- For example, the Drug Policy Alliance forcement against Pro- published a report about drug costs for hibition (LEAP). 2010. The report states that $75 million Dowling talked about were spent in New York City on proc- the failed policies of the essing and prosecuting drug criminals, a War on Drugs, and ridiculous amount considering what asked the president could be spent on violent criminals. about rethinking his But what about kids and teen- strategy regarding a agers getting access to these drugs? policy that has failed. This is a legitimate claim made by those Unfortunately, this supporting prohibition. Yet somehow, question was ignored; it these drugs are available while they are was never answered by MCT illegal, so what difference would be the president. made? This is the same as alcohol: if it Dowling brings up a good exists at all, teenagers will find a way to point with the drug war, and an ever get it somehow. bigger point in ending prohibition and An important thing to keep in legalizing marijuana. For many years mind is the legislation being passed, and now, federal laws state that marijuana is how this legislation is influenced. If one illegal, even while a few states allow follows the money, prescription drug the substance for medical purposes. If companies pound money into lobbying this law were to be repealed, the raids for keeping marijuana illegal so that

Open mic night

Here’s to another successful open mic night! There was a large turnout of fresh faces reading haikus, singing songs, telling stories and even acting!

Interested in attending the next open mic night? It’s coming up in March! Stay tuned to the morning announce- ments for more information or, con- Aidan Cawley reads at open mic tact Dr.G. night.

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Interview with Nick Malafronte

Abington Alumnus makes strides Sam Malafronte: How was your reha- follow. towards recovery bilitation stay at the Shepherd Center? SM: How was the staff at the Shepherd By Sam Malafronte Nick Malafronte: It was very good and Center?

I don‟t believe my rehab would have NM: The staff was incredible at the My brother, Abington High School been the same if I hadn‟t gone there. I alumnus Nick Malafronte, class of Shepherd Center. From the nurses, did therapy Monday through Friday 9 to therapists, the cooks and janitorial staff, 2010, was injured in a diving accident 5, for almost four months, and I was while on duty as a lifeguard at the Is- everyone had a smile on their faces able to regain movement that the doc- every day and were never afraid to say land Grove in July of 2011. In the div- tors believed I would never regain. ing accident the nineteen-year-old in- hi and ask how your day was, always SM: Explain your jured his spinal cord and has lost mobil- making you feel like daily routine while ity from the chest down. After the acci- you were going to you were staying dent he was in Atlanta doing rehabilita- recover back to nor- there. tion at the Shep- mal. herd Center, one of NM: Well, I SM: What are your the top rehab cen- would wake plans for continuing ters for brain and up at least an your rehab here in spinal cord injuries hour and a Boston? half before in the world. Nick “Everyone had a smile NM: Currently I‟m arrived back in on their faces every my sched- uled therapy doing therapy twice Abington on No- day and were never vember 10, and he time just to get showered and eat a week at Spaulding Rehab Center in has since been con- afraid to say hi and breakfast. Then I would go to Boston. I hope to get more therapy tinuing his recov- ask how your day was” therapy and I would do a wide hours there, and I am also currently on ery at Spaulding -Nick Malafronte variety of exercises and activities the waiting list for Journey Forward in Rehabilitation Cen- to help me regain mobility. There Canton, MA. I am also planning on would also be an hour lunch ses- ter in Boston. As returning back to the Shepherd Center Nick settled into sion in the middle of the day in June for continued extensive therapy. his new routine with more therapy in the after- back home in Bos- noon and then I would eat dinner ton I was fortunate enough to sit down and go to bed early in preparation for and interview him. the long therapy day that was going to Teacher Talk

Profile of new teacher Ms. Swartz with students and being able to be crea- goal is to film school events. Before By Alyssa Baldwin tive with lessons and coming up with vacation the group filmed presentations new learning ideas. Swartz says that she for International Week and will film the Ms. Swartz is currently substituting always wanted to be an elementary drama production of “Annie.” She long term for Ms. Louko who is on ma- school teacher and that her hopes that soon there will ternity leave. She is a graduate from passion for reading and even be a school wide Bridgewater State University. Swartz writing grew stronger news program. attended Fontbonne Academy for high through high school and Swartz says that the stu- she wants to pass on that school previously. In college she was a dents here at Abington special education aide and before she passion. Some of her favor- have been nice and have came to Abington she worked at ite books are “Catcher in Stoughton. the Rye” and the “Hunger helped her to transition Games” series. smoothly. She loves Her favorite class in school was English and her hobbies included Ms. Swartz has Abington and is happy to dance, drama, and of course, reading. started a Media Production club here in get to teach here. So next time you see Now, however, she prefers to ski when- the high school and says that Ms. Sulli- her around go over and say hello. ever possible. She says that the best part van needed an adviser and she was ea- of teaching is getting to create bonds ger to help and started the club. Her

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He shoots, he scores!

Mr. Kitterick lands a role in the movie High School State Championship. the movie it would only be five or six “Crooked Arrows” Mr. Kitterick, a Critical Think- seconds of film," he compared the movie By Amie Chambers and Kim Phan ing and Design teacher was cast in the making process to “a well-oiled ma- movie to play an official during the chine." When asked if he was fed during championship game at the climax of the the long days of shooting, he raved about “Crooked Arrows,” seems like a tradi- film. the excellent meals and never ending se- tional sports movie based upon an un- He got to meet the entire cast lection of fresh fruits and vegetables derdog story. But, there‟s a twist: it and there are pictures to prove it. This available during each day of shooting. also includes the history of lacrosse and cast includes Gil Birmingham, the fa- In the trailer you can catch a its importance to Native American cul- ther of Jacob in “Twilight.” along with ture. The movie, produced by Mitchell glimpse of Mr. Kitterick, but his face is Brandon Routh, who starred in blocked by the sun, a shot he says took a Peck and J. “Superman Returns.” The la- Todd Harris, while to shoot so that the sun would be in crosse teams included mostly the perfect place, right in behind his head who had college/professional players, worked on in order to capture the perfect shadowing along with a few high school effect for the overall shot. “Crooked Ar- many other players. The movie was filmed sports movies, rows” is expected to be released in May. this past summer at St. Go see it! is about the John‟s Preparatory school trials of a Na- in Danvers, Massachusetts. tive American When asked about high school his favorite part he replied lacrosse team, that it was “really kind of who defies the cool to see how hard and odds and goes long the [film making] on to play an process is, how some elite prep scenes would take five or school team for six hours to shoot but, in the New York

International Week

Touring the country without having to Brian Caferro presented on living and show, and he did a great job doing it. He leave the school. going to school in England. Ms. Culbert kept the audience entertained and on the By Sam Craig and freshman Molly Ferguson presented edge of their seats waiting to hear the Ireland. Mr. Kitterick spoke on his next punch line. Ms. Hickey gave a travel and works in Japan. Ms. Crowley presentation on her homeland of Czech International Week at Abington High is and freshman Alessandra Vento pre- Republic. She was passionate and rivet- always a busy, fun filled sented Italy. Alessandra ing. Everyone loved her, her accent, and week. Students get to go "It was interesting lived in Italy for a num- sincere love and pride for her country. " learn about new cultures ber of years and Ms. I really enjoyed it!" said senior Jazmin from peers and teachers who to hear the dif- Crowley traveled there Gauvain, "It was interesting to hear the have firsthand experience in ferent customs” as a tourist. Amanda different customs, like the one where the the county. -Jazmin Gauvain Pereira, a Brazilian stu- boys whip the girls in their form of Val- There were many dent, proudly spoke entines Day." Mr. Scott presented on different presentations about her homeland. his travels to France and Normandy, and throughout the week. Fresh- although I had seen him present on this man Caitlin Shannon pre- I was lucky to be able to attend a few of the interna- last year, I was thoroughly entertained. sented on her family heritage and Leba- He added many new photos and infor- non, Ms. Culbert talked about her travel tional week presentations. Senior Manuel Bermundez, presented on his mation, and his vast knowledge of the to eight European countries in three custom of the French people really en- weeks. Ms. Kelliher presented on her homeland of El Salvador. He turned a learning experience into a comedy hanced the presentation. (Continued on bike tour of the Netherlands. Freshman page 5)

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International Week (cont. from 4)

Also during International performance and it was great to see Week was the ever popular school wide Abington High students getting in- assembly of Inca Son, a band who plays volved in the music from their Peruvian Andean Peruvian Cul- homeland. Along with their band, they ture. have two dancers who are National Pe- ruvian Folk-dance Champions. Our very own Alex Hagerty got the party started by jumping down to the gym floor and joining the dancers, followed soon by Teddy Andrade and many of the underclassmen boys. It was a lively

Abington Frisbee Reaches New Heights

Preview of the upcoming Abington Ultimate Mr. Scott, a history teacher at nents, the shift to D1 means that, in the tourna- season Abington High School, will continue to coach ments, they will be playing against some of the By Jami Dunn the team this year. He agreed that Abington toughest teams in the state. This year will also Ultimate had a really good season last year, introduce, for the first time, an official A team

acknowledging that Sumner, as well as junior and B team. Science teacher Mr. Crain will be It is rare to see a sport that genuinely excites its Mark Gambon and senior Charlie Gagne were volunteering as an assistant coach for the B players as much as Abington Ultimate Frisbee. all selected as Division 2 State All-Stars. In team. After a solid season last spring, and even regards to the upcoming season, Mr. Scott said, The future is bright for Abington higher hopes for the upcoming season, that “One of the big things I‟ll be talking about this excitement is definitely year will be kids Ultimate. The program is hoping to have a understandable. performing their record number of players this season. How- The team, lead by individual bests, and ever, the team considers itself lucky that they captains Jon Doucette, a “Frisbee is a blast” improving every had no graduating seniors last year, meaning senior, and Jared Sumner, a game as a team.” that they‟ll have a lot of returning players. junior, had one of their best There are They‟re not only looking forward to another performances on record last season. “One of some big changes coming to the Abington season of success, but also to having fun. the best parts of last season was coming in Frisbee program this season, as well. Junior After all, as senior Mike Catalano put it, third in the Division 2 state tournament,” Sum- Matt Diver noted, “We‟re all really excited to “Frisbee is a blast!” ner noted. The team also came in third place at be moving up to Division 1 this year.” While the Andover Vocational tournament. the team will still face some familiar oppo- Successful Season for Greenwave Cheerleading

Abington Winter Season Cheerleading Dowd. The cheerleaders hopefully re- well as, freshmen Meghan Golden, Eva By Brianna Donovan turning next year are junior Amanda McCormick, Ashley McCabe, Olivia L a n e , Maly and Jenna Warsheski. The This year‟s Greenwave Winter season s o p h o - team is coached by Kim Hicks, a cheerleading team consists of talent, m o r e s former cheerleader of Abington determination and hard work. This sea- S h a n n o n High School. son‟s team is made up of fourteen Cardinal, These persistent ladies Abington High School students. These N i c o l e practice four days a week for an enthusiastic, energetic girls are lead by Harris and hour and a half each practice (cont. senior captains Taylor Ward and Molly M i k a y l a pg 6) Kelley. Other seniors include Stephanie Rooney, as Collitti, Michaila Lesage and Samantha

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Successful Season for Greenwave Cheerleading

(from 5) and previously supported and cheered for the Greenwave Boy‟s basketball team. In addition to the team‟s practices the girls generously taught cheers to youth cheerleaders at a three day camp over February vacation. Also over February vaca- tion, the team did a tremendous job at leagues, placing second and qualifying for regionals! These girls should be thrilled with all they have accomplished and how much time and effort they have put into reaching their goals.

“Solving a murder in the pines”

Stockton CSI Camp to be a successful lawyer. We also not be based off shows such as “CSI” or By Greg Corbett learned not everything at a crime scene “Law and Order” because they are pro- is relevant to the crime. There were also viding the audience with false informa- Summer vacation; for many teenagers field trips to the Medical Examiner‟s tion. Television portrays that DNA today it means time off of school, hang- office as well as the county jail. The testing takes only a few hours, but it ing out with friends, getting a job, or jail holds three types of inmates: pretrial really can take many months. The doing nothing at all. For me, however, it inmates, inmates convicted of sentences camp also allowed high school students also involved solving a murder investi- of a year or less, and inmates convicted to have a college experience. The camp- gation. of a prison sen- ers slept in dorms and had to share Over the summer, I had the tence and wait- them with someone they never met satisfaction of attending a five day ing to be trans- before. This allowed them to meet Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) train- ferred to prison. new people that have similar inter- ing camp at Stockton College in ests and to form great friendships. Pomona, New Jersey. This camp is de- On the Stockton CSI Camp is a great ex- signed for high school students who are last day of camp perience for high school students interested in a career in forensics. was the trial, interested in forensics and law en- Within the five days, the camp went which the camp- forcement. Being able to get that through everything that is done during a ers became rav- first-hand experience helps stu- real homicide investigation. It started eled in. With the dents understand what this career is with going to the crime scene, which prosecution and like and also allows them to decide was set up by an art student currently defense teams before entering college if this is attending the college. At the crime already put to- what they want to do. I highly rec- scene, photos were taken and evidence gether, the evi- © MCT ommend that any high school stu- was collected. As the camp went on, dence was pre- dent interested in forensics attend evidence was adjured to prepare for trial sented in front this camp because it is a great ex- and to help identify a suspect. of a judge and perience and they will not regret While the investigation and the jury, made going. case work went on, real State Police up of college students who decided the Officers came to demonstrate how to do verdict. finger print analysis and show the proc- Along with a first- ess of arresting someone. Also, a lawyer hand experience of working a crime came in to explain what his career is scene, the camp also helped high school like and what needs to be done in order students understand that the career can-

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Music’s Big Night

Review of the 54th Annual Grammy the Deep,” which won Song of the ton. Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys also Awards Year, Record of the Year, and Best paid tribute to Etta James performing By Colleen O‟Neil Short Form Music Video. “A Sunday Kind of Love”. Other big winners were rock After more than 20 years since The 54th Annual Grammy Awards group, Foo Fighters, who won five their last performance, The Beach Boys aired live Sunday, February 12, and was Grammys, and hip-hop artist Kanye returned to the stage with Foster the loaded with tributes, performances and West who was absent from the show People and Maroon 5. Sir Paul big winners. The British singer Adele and won four awards. Electronica artist McCartney also performed “My Valen- dominated the Skrillex also won tine” off his new album “Kisses on the night taking three awards. Bottom.” Another classic artist Bruce home six Host, LL Cool J. right Springsteen performed “We Take Care awards, tying at the start of the of Our Own” with the E Street Band. with the pop show addressed music Other notable performances artist Beyonce legend Whitney included Bruno Mars performing for the most Houston‟s death from “Runaway Baby,” Rihanna with “We awards won in just the day before, Found Love,” Coldplay with “Paradise” one night by a and later in the show and both coming together for their song female artist. Jennifer Hudson paid “Princess of China.” Chris Brown also Adele also re- tribute to the music performed two songs from his Grammy turned from legend performing a award winning R&B Album recovering from version of “I Will “F.A.M.E”. Many other artists per- her vocal sur- Always Love You.” formed on music‟s biggest night, but gery, perform- © MCT Stevie Wonder also Adele clearly stood out with her ing “Rolling in honored Hous- achievements. The “Wildflower” Blossoms

A Review of Lauren Alaina’s debut al- being “Like My Mother Does.” Other different than other stereotypical coun- bum songs are “The Middle”, “Growing Her try singers I have heard in the past. By Amanda Hayes Wings” and “Dirt Road Prayer.” The Also, Lauren Alaina has a phenomenal CD is mainly upbeat, classic voice in addition to Raised in Rossville, Georgia, Lauren country music; however, the her strong lyrics; all Alaina knew she was a country crooner lyrics can be really power- together the songs are at the age of eight, ful. very moving as well when she won a talent “Lyrics like these Even as insightful. competition entitled though I cannot say Lauren the Southern Stars actually show I am the biggest fan Alaina has stated Pageant. Since then, it depth in her music, of country music, I “Country music has a has only soared for couldn‟t help but way of telling a story this popular country which is different be moved by the that you automatically star. Alaina, the runner than other stereo- lyrics in some of connect with when -up from season 10 of her songs. In “Like you hear it.” In this American Idol, has typical country My Mother Does,” Alaina says album, Alaina really uses her songs to since launched her singers I have “People always say I have a connect not only to her own past experi- album “Wildflower”, a laugh like my mother does/ ences but also to her audience. “wild” success for the heard in the past.” guess that makes sense/she “Wildflower” is available at new artist. -Amanda Hayes taught me how to smile.” Lyr- local stores like Target for around The album ics like these actually show $10.00. contains 12 songs, the depth in her music, which is most popular song

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21st Century Beauty

What does it mean to be beautiful? call beautiful? What defines beauty? practices. Around the world cultures By Amandha Antonio Is beauty based on a slim fig- also influence body image. In some ure or is beauty within? Society has parts of Africa, women are force fed to Has society and its influential statistics shoved in our heads that in order to be reach a level of obesity, otherwise on body image taken us over? Among beautiful we need known as beauty. one of the most popular and influential to be fit to perfec- Is beauty always toys of all time is Barbie. Barbie has tion and has con- “Society has shoved in defined as thin? managed to capture the attention of vinced older The key to being millions of young girls around the women they need to our heads that in order to beautiful is natu- world. She is their craving, and on the do everything in ral. Beauty is top of nearly every young girl‟s wish their ability to keep be beautiful we need to be strength and con- list. Her slim flawless figure is fascinat- their own bodies fidence. In order ing and known to many as perfection. from aging. Age fit to perfection” for one to feel Although she is not only a toy, but an and its effect have beautiful he or influence and she has impacted our turned into an ugly -Amandha Antonio she must first body image immensely. Now I come to paradox. Scientists accept who they ask, is this what our society has come to are constantly are. Beauty is not searching for some only external but sort of product to decrease the visibility it is also internal. To feel strong and of wrinkles and worry lines. Men and confident is beautiful. women become so intimidated with this Many times we flip through body image that they put their own bod- magazines and we are envious of the ies through pain and discomfort. flawless looks of the women on the Thousands of young girls and cover. None of us will ever be perfect. teenagers are dying because of two very Perfection is but a dream because what popular and well known diseases, Ano- people consider to be perfect will con- rexia and Bulimia. They cause women stantly change as time passes. The and men to force themselves to starve or beauty of each and every one of us is to regurgitate the food they have eaten. not defined by race or color but by our These diseases can, and usually do, re- soul. We make our own definition of sult in one event: death. People are beautiful. We are not defined by society harming their own bodies every day to or by magazine covers. Different is achieve society‟s standards on body beautiful. image. Society itself has its own stan- dards set on beauty; although beauty is not putting your body through extreme

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Respect your parents

A little thank you might be nice too food and shelter. They spend most of day yell at their parents in vigorously By Alison Phair their paychecks on their kids (especially rotten tones. I‟ve even seen one throw a teenagers) on chair at Thirty years ago, obeying your parents things like their was a huge part of everyday life. From clothing from parent the first months of life, children were Hollister, without taught that if you disobeyed, or even Abercrombie conse- talked back to the people who gave you or American quence. life, you suffered a punishment you Eagle. When I I can were expected to learn from. In today‟s was younger, I remem- world, the relationships between parents was very ber the and their children are a whole lot differ- spoiled. I had big ent. Kids are more likely to crowd of get away with something, three older people around them, appalled by the with little or no punishment “If kids would just sisters, and two way they acted. Without obedience, at all. Perhaps a little bit of understand how much parents who children will be out of line and therefore discipline is what they need. effort parents put into bought me a parent would be a failure. And, when How often do you improving their life, their whatever I kids are out of line, it could rub off on relationship with their see a child acting up in pub- wanted. When neighbor‟s or friend‟s children, or even parents would improve.” lic, screaming his or her I look back on their own kids when they get older. As -Alison Phair head off? In today‟s society, it today, I a teenager, you could try being a little I see that every day. If kids think, “I was a nicer to your parents. After all, they do would just understand how much effort brat.” What I hadn‟t realized was how things for your own good. And, no mat- parents put into improving their life, much my parents wanted to please me. ter what, they still love you. The next their relationship with their parents But, even after the gifts and kind ges- time a parent buys you something, would improve. Even when young, tures, I was still well behaved thanks to thank them for caring for you, and giv- many kids tend to expect rather than the discipline I received from my par- ing you things you take for granted. appreciate. Many teenagers certainly ents. do not appreciate. Half the time, parents When I am out in public, or don‟t even receive a simple “thank even at a friend‟s house, I see how teen- you.” Parents are care givers; they give agers treat their parents. Teenagers to-

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