The Quill, April, 2013 5 No. 20, Vol.
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Money back, guaranteed! By Clarissa Anderson Centenary Starting in the fall, Centenary College will be running a financial program to get fro- called “Fast Track,” which guarantees the funding of zen yogurt students’ education. Students who location achieve over a 3.7 GPA will be reimbursed their full By Loren Kessell tuition. Those who qualify A long night of New, off-campus dorm planned for this program must sign a studying ahead, and the clock contract stating their dedica- keeps ticking? Your brain By Kathryn Nieves tion to their education. Many is sluggish, and things seem Increased student people say this tactic is a ploy hopeless. Something sweet kitchen, and a living room. Funding for the dorm enrollment on campus has to increase students’ academ- might get the energy flowing. The style of the building was provided by a donor caused a housing issue. The ic success; others say bribing There is good news. will also replicate the two whose name has not yet solution? The college will is not the answer. Centenary College already- standing apartment been released. However, it build a new dorm. But the “Fast Track” plans to add a new hang-out buildings. However, rather is likely that the name will Currently, there are eight program guarantees your for the student body. Re- than having three floors, this appear on a sign on the front on campus: two freshman money back, so why not cently, the frozen yogurt building will have five. By of the dorm after it is built. dorms, two apartment-style excel in your classes? craze has increased in scope. adding two additional floors, Construction will begin after buildings, and four additional Act now by dialing It seems every town boasts more students will be able to the demolition of the current- dorms. The availability of x7891. The “Fast Track” at least one or two frozen be accommodated. standing Centenary-owned rooms in each of these build- program symbolizes the pace yogurt parlors, and Centenary The new dorm will be houses, which is scheduled to ings has become limited, for advancing in academia has decided to join the trend. specifically for juniors and begin this summer. The dorm even with two people to a and avoiding the financial The frozen yogurt parlor will seniors, opening up the older will be fit to use by the fall room. burden. In addition, the plan boast over 25 yogurt flavors apartments for more sopho- of 2015, if everything goes The new dorm, however, should help students grow and a toppings bar with over more residents. The fresh- according to schedule. will not be on the campus in understanding the rules of 50 different kinds of top- men will, thus, no longer be The new apartment-style grounds. Instead, Centenary economics. It will also allow pings. overcrowded in Reeves and dorm is an accurate display will be putting it in place students to pay off loans ac- The parlor will be Smith hall and will now have of Centenary’s growing of the off campus housing cumulated as well as instill a open until the late hours of the option to live in any of environment and increasing owned by the college. By sense of dedication and hard the morning, so for those the other four standard dorms removing their houses on population. work. Can’t believe you just of you pulling all-nighters, on campus. Moore Street, there will be dialed that number. April you are in luck. It will be more than enough space Fool! added to the Student Activi- to implement a new hall. ties Center, and there will be Students will only be a short plenty of comfortable seating. walk across the street from Frozen yogurt lovers will the rest of the campus. be able to satisfy late-night The dorm, which has yet to cravings, and people study- be named, will be apartment- ing hard get the reward of a style, similar to Bennett- frozen treat. Now, people do Smith and Founders hall. not have to drive out of town, The apartments will have the and the addition will bring capacity to host four people. the opportunity of on-campus There will be four individual jobs. Get ready to dig in and bedrooms, two bathrooms, a enjoy! Viewpoint 2
Dining hall gets OK for alcohol next semester Everyone’s dream: losing weight through relaxation By Jonathan Steinberg Break out your their friends on campus. By Dominique Waldron martini shakers and get ready “I don’t want to During this time of anything like me, you want my eyes closed, listening to to fill your cup, because the have to worry about being year, many students are try- results now; by the summer, soothing music while focus- dining hall plans to spice drunk in public or worry ing to get fit for the summer. you want to look sculpted on ing on my breathing,” Combs things up next semester. about having a designated Students go on strict diets the beach.” said. The cafeteria plans driver; living on campus and exercise but often see no Over the winter The relaxation treat- to set up a bar area where should accommodate that results. But freshman Holly break, Combs was introduced ment is minimizing as much students 21 and older will be somehow,” said one student. Combs has lost 30 lbs. in two to the workout that would stress as possible from the allowed to buy drinks on tap A security guard months and will like to share change her life; the relaxation body and mind. The treat- as well as a variety of spirit- will be present during bar her weight lost secrets with treatment. ment also consists of plenty infused cocktails. hours, making sure everyone you. “My Aunt Kendra of sleep. In addition to this, is 21 and over and not getting “Like most people came to visit for the holidays “People do not know the display fridge by the out of line. Instead, students who are trying to lose weight and after having a baby boy this, but lack of sleep (which cashier will now include the will be encouraged to take by the summer or get in only a month ago she was is very common) is a major likes of Coors Light, Bud- any rowdiness or their nausea shape, everything I was doing back to her size 4 after being factor of weight gain accord- weiser, and Yuengling avail- outside where more than four was either ending in little or a size 16, “ said Comb, “I ing to fitness expert of hip able in single cans. trashcans will be added next no results, “Combs said. thought only celebrities could hop abs, Gary Helms. The bar will open up semester. Combs took the free Pi- do that.” Combs said her in Chef Tom’s station where The bar will be open lates class that is offered on Combs’ aunt told her schedule mostly consists of he will make the dramatic Monday-Saturday so that campus, and decided to go to about the relaxation treatment going to class, to sleep, and switch from cook to mixolo- students will have Sunday the gym at least three to four after overhearing Combs staying away from the cafete- gist. The process has been in as a day of rest. “The only times a week. complain about her having ria. the planning stages for two thing those students will need She was doing all nothing to show for her ef- “As unbelievable as years. Chef Tom said, “It’s on Sunday is breakfast and the right things to help her fort. The relaxation treatment it sounds, it is possible, and I something we’ve been work- several cups of coffee,” Chef lose weight but she still was purpose is to mentally and am a perfect example of it,” ing on, and I’m excited to Tom added. frustrated at how slow her physically get you in the best said Combs. start mixing up cocktails.” The staff is putting the gears success was. health of your life. It consists Comb said, “What The idea of serving into motion but issues such as Combs said, of meditating three times a do you have to lose? You alcohol came from students prices and drink concoctions “Although success doesn’t week for at least 30 minutes. will gain more than you lose, who wanted a public place are still being considered. happen overnight, if you’re “I lie in bed with but you won’t gain weight.” where they can drink with
Stringent control of social media on Right: Everything on pages campus to leave compulsive users bereft one and two of this annual April Fool By Camille Dawson edition of Find yourself guilty for assignments, they are not no longer be able to access Some particularly The Quill is bogus. of being on Facebook during always using them appropri- social media websites: Face- savvy students may attempt Do we need to say class? Well you won’t have ately, particularly in the class- book, Twitter, and Pinterest to work around this block; it? April Fool! during class. There will be to live with that guilt any room. Frustrated professors however, this will come with We hope we raised longer! Centenary College have long been complaining specific hours for this restric- a price. The college will your pulse a bit while has decided to eliminate the about this distraction during tion that correspond with the also be monitoring the use entertaining you. You can interruptive conflict of Face- class; however, the college hours of campus classes, 8 of all possible proxy sites book during college classes. has refused to ban laptops a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and other possible tools to trust the Beginning later this month, from the classroom. This through Thursdays and 8 a.m. get around the block. Once following pages, the official Facebook website leaves little choice but to through 6 p.m. on Fridays. If a student is foune guilty of however, to remain will be temporarily blocked eliminate Facebook, as well students attempt to visit the such an attempt, they will be true to our from use anywhere on cam- as a few other social media websites during these hours, responsible for a $50 fine. journalistic pus. websites, altogether. a page expressing the occur- So Facebook, tweet, and pin value system. While incoming Centenary Once this new rule is put rence of an error will simply away Boys and Girls, while students are given a laptop into action, students will pop up on the laptop screen. you still can! 3 Op-ed page Editorial
The Quill is the Cutting Edge: The Reintroduction of Knives on Planes student newspaper of Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ Most people are aware of the precautions associated with flying in a plane, whether it is because they 07840. heard stories about bumping up security before boarding on the nightly news, have been stuck in a long The Quill will airport line just to get their carry-on thoroughly inspected, or because they have been stopped by a guard due publish letters to the to possessing a product on the prohibited list. editor; however, such Not long ago, airport security was met with criticism and protests regarding the new full-body scanner letters must not be that passengers were required to walk through before entering the terminal. The x-ray machine saw through libelous and must be the person’s clothes so that guards were able to see if they had any potentially dangerous things hidden, signed and in good whether they were metal or nonmetal. Many people had concerns about the fact that they were naked in the taste. We will refrain image and argued that this was an invasion of their rights. As a result, the scanners will replace the authentic from printing your image with a cartoon representation. name if you so request. Now, security is under fire again, this time for recalling certain items from the prohibited list. As of Address your April 25, 2013, all passengers will be allowed to carry sporting equipment on the plane with them, such as letters to The Editor, lacrosse and hockey sticks and golf clubs. The reintroduced item that is causing the largest concern is pocket The Quill, Box 1066 knives. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now going to permit any folding pocket knife, or you may email to as long as the blade is less than 2.36 inches long. levd@centenarycollege. Flight attendants, airline employees, and even CEOs of major airline companies are refusing to back edu this initiative, explaining that though these knives are not extremely large, they can still be used for attacks. with your full name The TSA responded by bringing up two other products that were returned to airplane cabins in 2005: scissors at the bottom of the and nail files. They claim that since there were no cases of these two items being used in initiating fights or email attacks, pocket knives will not, either. While it is clear that you can use basically any household item to hurt or injure someone, a knife Editor: would do a great deal more damage. Furthermore, what is the purpose in carrying a knife while on a plane? Kathryn Nieves There is no activity where you could possibly need it. It is not essential to a person’s comfort while flying, so there is no point in even having it. In addition, it may cause the passengers seated around the individual with Staff: the knife discomfort because if they are aware it is there and see it, they may feel nervous or on edge that the person will use it as a weapon. Clarissa Anderson The former head of the TSA responded to the decree by saying that sharp objects are not responsible for Christopher Bello bringing down planes. Sure, he’s right that maybe one pocketknife in a sea of people will not be able to suc- Quincy Carter cessfully injure and kill everyone, but he’s only looking at crowd instead of an individual. Even if it is only Dan Casserly one person who is stabbed or cut by the knife wielder before he or she is held down by the rest of the people Camille Dawson on the plane, is that injury not still considered a problem? Basically, it feels like he is condoning the fact that Patrick Johnston one or maybe a few people are hurt in an attack by these now-legal knives, as long as it is not the vast major- Loren Kessell ity of the passengers or crew. Jonathan Steinberg Additionally, box cutters were the weapon of choice during the attacks on Sept. 11. The hijackers Dominique Waldron successfully took over the plane by using the cutters to attack the crew and the passengers. So, maybe one Guy Wolkwitz person with a knife would not be able to overcome an entire airplane cabin full of people, but with more than one attacker, the possibility is more likely. While box cutters are still going to be banned, who is to say that Faculty Advisor: similar events cannot occur with a pocketknife with a 2.36 inch blade? Prof. Debbie Lev Another argument made by both the TSA and supporters of their plan is that allowing these types of items into the plane cabin will decrease the length of the lines in security because the guards will not have to (The Quill also welcomes stop and check passengers who are holding these products. However, this may prove to be counterproduc- freelancers tive. In the past, guards would flag down anyone carrying a knife. Now, they have to ask them to remove among the student body their blade and measure its length to see if it is legal to have. This would have the same, if not longer, time who may contact Prof. dilemma as if knives were banned. Lines in security would not be positively impacted. Debbie Lev through This notion to reintroduce pocketknives on planes is ill-conceived. We are supposed to be looking to campus email.) history as a way to alter aspects of our lives and not have repetitions of tragic events. By allowing pocket knives on planes, are we not just asking for an opportunity for disaster to strike again? Kathryn Nieves, editor Campus 4 Community and campus celebrate Earth Day By Kathryn Nieves Centenary’s Earth One of their activities is melt- Day event is anticipating ing old and broken crayons to about 50 science fair projects create new ones. Majors and and about 400 students for Minors and the Fashion Club the activities on the lawn. are also hosting tables for the “It gets bigger every event. year. Our Earth day celebra- The biology honor tion helps to show the com- society, Beta Beta Beta (Tri- munity that the environment Beta) will also be involved can be fun and also promotes with the Earth Day celebra- environmental awareness,” tion, holding their annual said Dr. Lauren Bergey, as- science fair. The fair will be sistant professor of biology held Saturday along with the At the ribbon-cutting for the college bookstore’s new location in Seay Bldg., are David at Centenary. This year’s community-wide event. It Bourdette, store manager, Follett Higher Education Group; Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, celebration of Earth Day at will take place in the front Centenary College president; David Klein, vice-president, Follett Higher Education Group; Centenary will be held on parlors in the Seay Building. Roger Anderson, chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Centenary College; Saturday, April 27. Judging will begin at 9 and Sharon Baron, regional manager, Follett Higher Education Group. Photo: James Glenn The community portion the event will end at noon. of the celebration will be held The fair is regional and is The Collective: on the front lawn of the Seay open to anyone in kindergar- building. Because of the new ten through eighth grade. commit a random act of kindness By Loren Kessell fountain adorning that loca- “The science fair Sometimes, in a tion, the setup will revolve is TriBeta’s project,” said fast-paced world, it takes a showed that The Collective’s around the piece. The event the honor society’s faculty called It Takes a Village: A group of people to remind us message is spreading to oth- will have three live local advisor and assistant profes- Night to Unite Despite our that people need help within ers who can pass it along. bands performing as well as sor of biology, Dr. Amanda Differences. our community, and that is The night ended with a food vendors. Orenstein. “They are respon- The event was what The Collective aims to song and dance number that Similar to past Earth sible for recruiting students based on the idea that it takes do. got everyone in the program Day celebrations, there will and finding sponsors.” The a community to promote The Collective is a and the audience involved, be many activities for chil- members of the honor society change together, and achiev- non-profit group of artists and and there were smiles dren, such as a touch tank and have been visiting local ing unity starts with building friends who come together in throughout the auditorium. hula-hooping. “The activities science fairs in an attempt a positive community. At the order to work toward build- Promoting good for the kids always go really to find students to enroll in event they held a food drive ing a positive community. causes such as collecting well,” Bergey said. their fair. Some members will for the New Jersey Food It promotes build- food for those who need it In addition to businesses assist in judging the event. Bank, a bake sale, and the ing a positive community in and spreading messages of selling food, there will be a In addition, sponsors help to night consisted of a line-up order to have that positivity acceptance are just a few of display of recycled jewelry. buy materials. Sponsorships of artists, from musicians branch out into the world, the small acts people can take This year, there will be an may also be used as prizes for to poets. The perform- and it starts by holding anti- part in every day. It is impor- electronics donation drop-off. the winners in each category. ers sang songs about unity, bullying programs called The tant to take a step back from Students and members of “One of the goals of TriBeta shared their own work and Beautiful Project and fund- daily routines to be thankful, the community are welcome is community outreach and upheld the theme that it takes raising for different causes. and to consider helping out in to bring their old electronic education,” Orenstein said, everyone to create a positive “The definition of a small way. devices. If the entire van making the Earth Day cel- environment for all. community gets lost in trans- “Commit random is filled, the company will ebration the perfect place for “We wish to cre- lation with today’s complex acts of kindness and senseless donate money to Centenary the honor society to become atively inspire the individual. and trying times. We forget acts of beauty. Accept your College. involved. We plan to see total accep- how green the grass is under- neighbor and create a positive Owners of hybrid Environmental science- tance equipped with people neath our feet,” Mike Cia- and enjoyable environment cars will also be making an related projects are usually that are self-sustainable, vatta, co-owner and founder for everybody,” Ciavatta said. appearance on Saturday. popular with students. Some all while maintaining unity of The Collective, said. “The “We are trying to make life People will be able to look have included the effects of within our community,” Cia- Collective believes strongly better for all; therefore, it’s inside the cars as the owners tsunamis and growing crops. vatta said. “The Collective in knowing your roots and going to take all of us.” describe how the car works “The science fair is a nice and The Beautiful Project where you came from. It’s Helping the com- and the lessened impact it has complement to Earth Day want to see more people important to work together munity benefits everyone, on the environment. because of the environmental working together for change within our community to because a better community Several groups on cam- focus,” Orenstein said. and evolution.” achieve pro-acceptance, pro- means happier lifestyles for pus are hosting tables with Students interested in After seeing these friendship, peace, love, and those who live in it. activities for the celebration. volunteering for either the talented acts from guitar self-sustainability for all of The Collective is Evergreen, the environmental science fair or the activities players to piano players to humankind.” open to anyone who wants to club, will set up a variety of at the celebration, should painters, it is hard not to On March 15 The help, and for more informa- crafts to help educate chil- contact either Orenstein or be inspired. Some of the Collective held a fundraiser tion check out its website at: dren about the environment. Bergey. acts included Hackettstown at Hackettstown High School High School students, and it www.collectivelove.org 5 6 Campus Campus Becca’s Closet chapter promotes unique way of giving Prom season is near, and with that the Centenary College chapter of Becca’s Closet, an organization that provides gently-used prom dresses to those who cannot afford them, is involved in fashion show management. In March, students produced the Prom 2013 Fashion Show as part of their assignment for Prof. Kristen McKitish’s Coordination and Promotion course. This event was held at Rockaway Mall and was part of the Rockaway Mall Prom Exposition. As part of this assignment, students selected the garments featured, and wrote commentary about them, discussed trends and served as models that evening. In addition, McKitish, an assistant professor of Fashion and Merchandising, will be serving as an emcee for a fashion show fundraiser for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 11:30 a.m. April 14, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in Somerset, N.J.. The members of Becca’s Closet will serve as models and fashion coordinators for this travel-through-time-themed project. “Students will coordinate three or four looks from different periods and will talk about fashion trends for each timeframe that is covered,” says McKitish. “Exercises such as the two that we are involved in will help strengthen the Becca’s Closet mission on campus, plus are terrific hands-on experiences for the students.” The Becca’s Closet Open Houses on campus for high school students are on the following dates: March 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; April 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 27 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and May 4, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who attend are invited to select one prom gown in the Becca’s Closet inventory for free. “It is exciting that many high schoolers have had and will have a positive prom experience with a little help from Becca’s Closet,” says McKitish. The organization, Becca’s Closet, is named after Rebecca “Becca” Kirtman, a 16-year- old who passed away in an automobile accident in 2003. Becca launched a dress drive in her freshman year of high school in Davie, Florida, to provide prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who could not afford to purchase them. During her sophomore year, she single-handedly collected and donated over 250 formal dresses and helped hundreds of girls across South Florida attend their high school prom in style. To keep Becca’s dream alive, countless dedicated people throughout the world have joined with her family and friends to provide opportunities for those who seek them. There are over 80 active chapters of Becca’s Closet. Only six are in New Jersey, and Centenary College is the only institution of higher education in New Jersey that runs a chapter. In addition, private appointments can be made for individuals to select their own prom dress. Gently-used dresses are also now being accepted by the Chapter. Dresses that have stains, holes or zippers that are broken will not be accepted. Donations must be dry cleaned. For further information, please call (908) 852-1400, ext. 4352, or e-mail [email protected]
Nimbus Dance Works in April Centenary Stage debut with community performers The Postal Service concert celebrates 10-year reunion
By Loren Kessell composed tracks which he In mid-February sent to Gibbard, and Gibbard of 2003, the album Give Up would add vocals that seemed showed up on the music cir- fitting. He returned the songs cuit and took the indie genre to Tamborello via the United by storm. States Postal Service, and a The band, The band name resulted. Postal Service, began its rise The Postal Service to popularity with the help is releasing a new deluxe of this one album, did not edition of its album Give release any other albums, and Michelle de Fremery & Jean Paul Jr in Memo Photo: PeiJu Chien-Pott Up, and released a new eventually disbanded in 2005. single on it, “A Tattered Called “Sophisticated and engaging” by the Star-Ledger and “One of the country’s For the first time Line of String.” The single most exciting young dance ensembles” by the Bar Harbor Times, Nimbus will present an since 2003, the band is creat- holds true to what made the evening of exhilarating and breathtaking dance on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. on the Sitnik Stage ing new music and taking the original album popular. It in the David & Carol Lackland Center. The evening includes Memo, one of the company’s stage again. uses electronic beats over signature works, which interweaves an all-ages cast of performers from the local community to The Postal Service’s melancholy lyrics for which perform with Nimbus’ world class professional dancers. fans will get the chance to see the band became famous. Nimbus advertised to find performers of all ages to participate in Memo and work with the band in June at the Bar- The song sings of the tattered artistic director Samuel Pott and a company member to create unique movement phrases and clays Center in Brooklyn, and line of string which serves choreography integrated into the April 26 performance of Memo. Opportunities were available due to high ticket demands, a as a need for control that the for performers of all dance levels including those without formal dance training. second show was added. person never seems to have. Participants attended five two-hour weekly rehearsals at the Centenary Stage Company The Postal Service The string “never seems to in the Lackland Dance Studio, registering on a first-come first served basis, with a participation is an indie-electronic music hold.” fee of $65 for the five two-hour sessions. group which consists of Ben The single makes The Centenary Stage Company is a not-for-profit professional equity theatre, in Gibbard from Death Cab For fans anxious for the tour, residence at Centenary College, dedicated to serving as a cultural resource for audiences of the Cutie, Jenny Lewis from Rilo and the first night at Bar- Skylands Region with professional music, theatre and dance events and arts education pro- Kiley and Jimmy Tamborello clays Center is sold out. The grams throughout the year. Performances at the Centenary Stage Company are made possible from Dntel and Headset. band’s fans are dedicated, through the visionary support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on The band came up and it is interesting to see the the Arts, and CSC members, friends and sponsors, including Premier Sponsor Heath Village, with the name because of the phenomenon that occurred af- Silver Sponsors Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and The Holiday Inn in Budd Lake, way it communicated in cre- ter releasing only one album. and Series sponsors, Fulton Bank, and Mamas and Café Baci. ating its songs. Tamborello 9 The Arts Centenary professor’s album a must listen
Roger Wayne Parr Joe Coco Photos courtesy of Roger Parr
By Loren Kessel Students go Lotta & King Biscuit Time back to be, in the end, much vocals layer it well. “I Wish Throughout his own to class each day and get to Band, Italy’s top harmonica better.” I Knew Then (What I Know career, Coco has composed know their professors. How- player. Coco and Lotta’s As the title shows, Now),” one of the key tracks, over 700 songs which span ever, they may not be aware Blues House-A Blues Opera this album is about looking is a punchy song about one over 41 albums since 1970. of some of their professors’ is considered one of the first back at choices made in the of Parr’s ex-girlfriends. They He has performed achievements. Joe Coco, blues operas ever written, and past and asking whether, if were together for 10 years, nationally, had songs pitched an adjunct art professor at it is included in the Rock ‘n you could go back to a cer- but the relationship went to Judy Collins and Loretta Centenary, is one of those Roll Hall of Fame’s collec- tain point in time to change sour. It gives closure to the Lynn and has his artwork professors with a long list of tion. something, you would. relationship, and Coco’s displayed in museums such achievements. Recently, he Parr is another suc- The overall tone is vocals lend themselves to the as the Museum of Modern released the album Hindsight cessful musician in his own dark, but that does not mean powerful ballad. Art and the Guggenheim. with Roger Wayne Parr, and right. He is an accomplished that all of Parr’s life was. He “Ran Into You” is an- Hindsight is another it has been receiving attention drummer who toured in decided to focus on some other track on Hindsight that accomplishment Coco can and air play on the radio. Ireland with Chaz Depaolo. of the harder times to show evokes the raw emotion felt add to his overwhelming list, Coco is a former He has also produced Coco, listeners what it is like to be throughout the album. Parr and it is an honest album Warner Bros songwriter, and Martin Neilan, and Luciano him, and it also proved to be based this song on dealing filled with confessions and his talent landed him the John. Hindsight is an album therapeutic. with obsessive compulsive stories from his colleague opening act spot for artists that tells the story of Parr’s “Each song becomes disorder, or OCD. He had Parr’s life. such as B.B. King, John life chronologically, and a piece of a whole,” Parr said. trouble finishing projects, Hindsight is available Hammond Jr. and Fontella Coco’s vocals help bring it “It lets listeners create the and it took almost four tries on iTunes, and it is worth Bass. to life. Parr played all of the picture in their heads.” before he finally finished downloading. It is a rich He was a soloist instruments, and Coco did the Hindsight utilizes Hindsight. album, and it is nice to know in the Italian production of lead vocals. instruments including the “I turned my OCD that Centenary staff members TOMMY by The Who, and he “The album is about acoustic guitar, electric gui- into an identity, like a person are achieving things of which won the Italian Blues Album choices musicians make,” tar, bass, organs and several you run into,” Parr said. students might have been of the Year with Michele Coco said. “Some choices others. Parr’s playing skills “That helped me deal with unaware. they regret, but some come are fine-tuned, and Coco’s it.” 10 The Arts Donna McKechnie and her My Musical Prof. Carl Wallnau directs rolling Comedy Life entertained at Centenary Stage world premiere of The English “This mix of high-sheen professionalism and raw vulnerability make an evening with Donna McKechnie quite a singular sensation. With her bright, friendly voice, Bride in Edith Bolte Kutz Theatre frisky body language and arsenal of backstage anecdotes, Donna McKechnie is a performer without pretensions.” The New York Times “A retrospective of McKechnie’s more than 40 years in musical theatre has turned out to be a highlight of the season...a singular sensation! “ The New York Post
Stage Company was proud recently to welcome this true triple threat perform- er to present her one woman cabaret show last month, My Musical Comedy Life in the Sitnik theatre at the David and Carol Lackland Center. It is an autobio- graphical musical celebration of song, dance, and storytell- ing, with music by some of Broadway’s most celebrated composers, including Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch, Cy Coleman, and Rodgers Graphic for The English Bride by Karen DeVita and Hammerstein, as well as more contemporary compos- Called “an intimate ness to face the fact that the ers, like Ann Hampton Cal- portrait of passion, betrayal truth is only knowable part laway. and international espio- of the time, a lesson the play The Tony Award- nage,” The English Bride, will teach us.” winning star of A Chorus by New Jersey playwright The CSC produc- Line is regarded internation- Lucile Lichtblau, will make tion will be directed by Carl ally as one of Broadway’s its World Premiere at the Wallnau. foremost dancing and singing professional Centenary Stage The English Bride leading ladies. McKechnie Company April 5-21 in the is the winner of the 2011 has performed extensively on Lackland Center. Susan Glaspell Award, and the concert stage, in cabaret, Inspired by a real- is nominated for the pres- with symphony orchestras, Donna McKechnie: My Musical Life, Photo: Kurt Sneddon with life, failed bombing attempt tigious Steinberg Award of and brought her talents to the Blueprint Studios on an El Al flight out of Lon- the American Theatre Critics Centenary Stage. don in the early years of ter- Association. Her cabaret show, rorism, the play is a compel- The play received My Musical Comedy Life, ling mystery centered around development in the annual which received unanimous an interrogation of English- CSC Women Playwrights raves from New York theater graphical one-woman show, audiences of the Skylands woman, Eileen Finney and Series, and is part of the first critics, won a Mac Award the red-haired, apple-cheeked Region with professional mu- the Arab man with whom she “Rolling World Premiere” Nomination for Best Female McKechnie interweaves sic, theatre and dance events has fallen in love, Ali Said. collaboration initiated by the Singer and the Backstage memories of her career with and arts education programs As the story of their Centenary Stage Company, Bistro Award for Outstanding selections from a vast reper- throughout the year. unlikely relationship unfolds, an affiliate member of the Major Engagement. toire including “The Music Performances at the a tangled web of love, lies, National New Play Network. McKechnie talks and the Mirror,” her signature Centenary Stage Company and confessions is revealed, Besides a “partner produc- and sings about her life and routine from A Chorus Line. are made possible through causing the viewer to ques- tion” at the Theatre Exile in career which began when There’s also a tribute to the the visionary support of the tion who was using whom Philadelphia, The English Bob Fosse put her in the Hollywood musicals that Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- when the dust settles. Bride will be performed at chorus of the 1960 produc- inspired her as a girl and an tion, the NJ State Council on Theatre critic Toby 59 E59th St. Theatre in New tion of How to Succeed in account of the night she met, the Arts, and CSC mem- Zinman said, “The English York. City in October, 2013. Business Without Really Try- and danced with, her idol, bers, friends and sponsors, Bride requires …a willing- ing. In between were several Fred Astaire. including Premier Sponsor Tickets for The English Bride range from $17.50 to $27.50 with legendary collaborations with Heath Village, Silver Spon- discounts for students and seniors. It will run from Apr. 5 to Apr. Michael Bennett including The Centenary Stage sors Hackettstown Regional 21 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays (date night), 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00 p. m. on Sundays and on Wednesday, April 10. the 1976 classic A Chorus Company is a not-for-profit Medical Center and The School matinee: Wed., Apr. 17 at 10 am, followed by a discussion professional equity theatre, Holiday Inn in Budd Lake, Line, in which she drew on with playwright and cast. Thursdays are DATE NIGHT, with a her own experience to play in residence at Centenary and Series sponsors, Fulton two-for-one discount available as a “rush seat” at the door. CSC’s an aging dancer desperate for College, dedicated to serving Bank, and Mamas and Café MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT Talk-back series will be offered on a comeback. In this autobio- as a cultural resource for Baci. Sunday, Apr. 7 and Wed., Apr. 17. 11 Campus Prospective students invited Journey, to overnights and fun By Camille Dawson Admissions Office decided vide rides, games and more, Beginning in to invite accepted students offering the atmosphere of discover, March, the Admissions De- to join in on the fun. When a summer fair. A little bit partment kicked off the first students arrive on April 20, later, the students will enjoy of four exciting events taking they will have opportunities a hypnotism show, and then belong. place this spring. All accept- to receive tours, attend break- the evening will wrap up with ed prospective students have out sessions and visit various bonfire fun and glow-in-the- been invited to an Overnight club tables. At around 2 dark activities. By Jonathan Steinberg small talk with students. This stay either on March 20 or p.m., Battle of the Bands will “It has been a lot of “Going on retreat was a perfect way to April 3, an Accepted Stu- begin, and accepted students fun planning,” said Boelter; a retreat helps to get away help get past the stages of dent’s Day/ “Rock the Quad” will be encouraged to mingle the Admissions Office has from the rhythm of what our small talk for myself as well event, and a Freshman Mixer/ and join in.. been filled with enthusiasm daily lives consist of and in as the students.” Hackettstown Carnival Day. Similar to the Rock the over all four events. They recognizing our self-image,” For both the students “It started out with Quad event, accepted stu- offer fun not only for incom- said Pastor Don Gebhardt, and Pastor Don, mealtime one event and just kept grow- dents have been invited to ing students but the entire the head of Campus Ministry. was very important through- ing,” says Emily Walker, participate in the festivities Centenary community as With 80 members (and grow- out the weekend. With little admissions counselor and of the Annual Hackettstown there is a place for everyo,ne ing) in Campus Ministry, electronic resources, the adjunct at Centenary. Carnival on May 4. While the to participate. Walker said, 18 students were able to go students found bonding time On March 20, a annual carnival runs Friday “We wanted to give students on last month’s Centenary to connect with each other as handful of soon-to-be Cente- through Sunday, the accepted the experience of Cente- College Campus Ministry well as people they may not nary College students settled students will be joining the nary life,” showing personal retreat to Joyel Camps in have spoken to before. in for an overnight stay on festival around 3 p.m. on Sat- enthusiasm about the spring Greencastle, Pennsylvania for The trip falls stra- campus. The students arrived urday. The carnival will pro- events a weekend away. tegically before midterms to at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday This year’s retreat is give students a break from evening and enjoyed an the first for Campus Ministry their daily routines. In addi- evening of Bingo and casual An influential bluesman in eight years and came about tion, some students may also resident hall activities. The from a funding opportunity be getting away from the following day the students from The General Board of stress they deal with in their awoke for an early morning on campus! By Dan Casserly Higher Education For the everyday lives. filled with classes specific to Bluesman Johnny guitar, knocking out some Greater New Jersey Confer- “We all know that each student’s major. After Winter played at the Sitnik hard, loud, electric blues. ence. everyone has struggles, but a formal lunch with many of Theatre, on campus, for Winter has played “I’m new to the on this trip my eyes were the college professors, the Centenary College’s fourth on numerous albums General Board but after just opened to how tough some students were bid farewell annual Blues Bash on March since his 1968 debut, The two meetings I was able to people actually have it,” said with an inspiring presentation 23. Progressive Blues Experi- have them gift our Campus junior Heidi O’Neil. by Dr. Richard Severe. Who is Johnny Win- ment; any guitar player or Ministry with a retreat,” said The Campus Minis- Events: Rock the ter, and why is he important? musician should check Pastor Gebhardt. Campus try was looking to get shirts Quad and the Hackettstown I’ll tell you. In the midst that album out. He and Ministry hopes to make the as mementos of the trip but Carnival will illuminate a of the late 1960’s music his brother, Edgar, also an trip annually, as long as the decided against it so that no much lighter atmosphere. scene, a 1968 Rolling Stone albino are famous for the board is willing to fund it. one felt left out. Instead, a While the Admissions crew article described Winter as a fusion-funk song, 1973’s The Ministry then general Campus Ministry has expressed great excite- “cross-eyed albino with long, “Frankenstein.” had to find the perfect loca- shirt will be made for each ment over all four events, fleecy hair, playing some of The brothers have tion for the retreat. “I am also member of the group. One Admissions counselors Emily the gutsiest, fluid blues guitar played music together since an associate pastor at Trinity of the Ministry’s slogans is Walker and Anna Boelter are you’ve ever heard, ” and this childhood and collaborated United Methodist Church in Journey, Discover, Belong. particularly excited about was at a time when the music on blues-based records in town where I received a flyer The slogan will be used for these two. scene was overrun with in- the mid-1970’s at a time about free transportation for the Ministry T-shirt for all “The Overnights will credible musicians and bands. when their form of blues 30 people to Joyel Camps students involved and will be fun because we’ve never He partied with Jimi Hendrix music, a black style of mu- for a retreat. It was perfect be paid for with the leftover done it before, but they will and backed up legendary sic, had to overcome racial for the group we were in,” he funds from the trip. be very academic; Rock the bluesman Muddy Waters in barriers. said. Pastor Gebhard Quad and the Hackettstown concert and on several studio Regardless of that, Though all students said, “From looking at us as Carnival will be cool because recordings. Mick Jagger and Johnny Winter is one of the are a part of Campus Minis- individuals, there is no way they will be much more laid Keith Richards of the Rolling preeminent blues-rockers try, there’s room for getting we look blood-related, but back,” said Anna Boelter. Stones, wrote the song “Sil- of his generation, and it is to know one another. Pastor there’s certainly a deeper Rock the Quad is an event ver Train” in dedication and a privilege to see him play Gebhardt said, “Campus connection among us that being put on by the Student homage to him, a possible on campus, at our very own Ministry has Food & Faith brings us together on a fa- Activities team on campus. reference to his silver-blond Sitnik Theatre. Look for a every Thursday but after, that milial level, and that’s what’s Originally aimed at cur- hair and pale skin; a silver- review in the next Quill edi- during the week I’ll make important.” rent Centenary students, the metallic vision strapped to a tion. 12 13 Campus
Contemporary Girl Culture a classroom focus By Dominique Waldron By Guy Wolkwitz Centenary College The show has a segment sure Campus Razzle is a suc- Gender discussions discusses include identifying Television’s Campus Razzle called “Stress Less” in which cess. She even had a fellow are becoming a prominent as a girl, what does girlhood is welcoming all students, students are given tips to student, Denzel Henderson, a topic on college campuses mean, body image, sexuality, regardless of major to join. reduce and manage stress graphic design major, created around the country. Discus- and purity. The club was levels. One taping in par- the logo for the booming sions about gender help break Students are also founded in 2011 by Samantha ticular featured the college club. down doors and leave open a asked to look at how the me- Aflalo, and is now recognized President, Dr. Barbara-Jayne “Sammi asked me to forum for students to discuss dia have had a hand in con- by the Student Government Lewthwaite discussing the incorporate pink and stars in struggles, issues, or concerns structing the female identity. Association. campus lockdown during a the logo. I began with a “C” they might be dealing with on Polak noted that “so much of Its purpose is to very daunting time for the and “R” for Campus Razzle. an everyday basis. These top- girl culture is about consum- inform and entertain viewers staff and students. She gave I thought stars would be too ics and discussion can help erism, which is exactly what about what is going on in the advice on how to help the clichéd, but I didn’t want to broaden an understanding not we’re ripping the hell out of world. students and anyone who was just completely abandon her only about gender, but also and deconstructing.” Are you stressed? having a difficult time stress- idea. So instead I overlaid a about yourself. Senior Loren Indifferent? Put on your ing during the event. few triangles to get the same What if you could Kessell noted that the class razzle face. Campus Razzle The show wants to feeling, and the rest was just take these discussions to helped her understand differ- has a razzle face challenge make you laugh and have a choosing the right colors class with you every day? A ent aspects of her life, grow- in which students make their positive mood on campus. that worked well with pink,” new course offered here at ing up, saying, “The class best and funniest face to lift It strives to help students be Henderson said. Centenary does just that, with showed me, the reasoning their spirits or the spirit of who they are and enjoy life Students can bring the introduction of Reading behind why I liked certain someone else. even in its down times. their personalities or their and Writing: Contemporary things as a grew up, and I’ve With eight or nine Aflalo said, “I want skills to operate the cameras, Girl Culture, taught by Dr. started to pay closer attention segments a show, the show the students to know that we be on-camera, or work behind Michele Polak. to how the media avertises talks about trends, celeb- all have been in a time when the cameras. Polak, who has a towards girls.” rity gossip and more. One we stress, so have a funny Aflalo said she is hop- PhD in Composition and What we can expect segment is called the Trend- outlook on life.” ing to get as many students Rhetoric, as well as Femi- to see from these courses is a spot where the host (Aflalo) Campus Razzle involved as possible before nist Discourse is teaching greater understanding about discusses the latest fashion has gone from 12 minutes of she graduates, so the success the course, and last taught the gender discussions broad- trends. Another segment taping to 22 minutes. With of the show can continue, and the class in 2001 at another ening around the country, as which viewers seem to love thousands of views on its someone else can take over. school. She noted that in the well as an understanding of is called the M&M corner YouTube Channel, Campus Students can watch past 10-12 years, the field ourselves. mix-up. That segment has up- Razzle has created a buzz, Campus Razzle on the Cen- of gender discussion has Another senior, dates about the latest movies, and some other colleges have tenary network channel six, changed dramatically, becom- Christy Sami, noted, “My age music, and technology apps. asked how it is getting so and view the episodes on ing much more inclusive. group is among the ones that For the gamers on many viewers. Once students YouTube if they do not have Gender discussions were studied; I see myself in campus, Razzle has a segment watch a show, they want to that network. involving women started everything she (Dr. Polak) specifically for those view- become a part of it. If students want to after professionals in the field says, and it keeps me very ers called the Gamerboys, Jon Lewis, broadcast join, they can attend meet- began to understand that boys interested in the class.” discussing the latest releases manager said, “Episode four ings Mondays at 3 p.m. in and girls learned, socialized, The class will be and the best sellers. ‘We love our DJ’s’ has over the Lackland Center news- and communicated differ- offered here next year, with Dominick DeMat- 80,000 views.” room, second floor, or contact ently; once the difference was the possibility of a Youth teo, vice president of Cam- Aflalo went to Lewis Lewisj01@centenarycollege. solidified, the field needed to Culture class being taught by pus Razzle said, “When you with an idea, and he told her edu or AflaloS@centenary- be recognized. Polak in the near future, she watch the show you feel like to run with it. Ever since, she college.edu Topics the course said. you’re a part of it.” has been dedicated to making
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By Jonathan Steinberg Are you noticing Instagram accounts,” said Greene’s Beans spirit all over Juan Arias. In addition, the campus? Good, that means group has reserved a spot on the promotions are working. the My Centenary homepage Prof. Joseph Pizzo’s as well as a PSA created by Writing For Public Relations Maddie Lopez to play on the class has been working on campus radio station to reach a public relations assign- out to students. ment with local businesses. The group’s first One group is working with order of business was a Greene’s Beans café to help Sunday promotion for spe- build its business. cially- priced drinks. Count- “I want my students less flyers were put up two to experience the realistic weeks in advance about the side of a public relations happy hour event. The first campaign. I send them Sunday event turned out to be outside our classroom so they very successful, according to may test their skills in an au- manager Kelsey Walters. In thentic environment in which addition, many people who theory must be balanced with took advantage of the promo- both practice and practical- tion said they saw the flyers ity,” said Pizzo, an adjunct around campus. The most professor with the Communi- popular drink special was the cations program. Blizzard. The event worked The group is using out so well that happy hour is social media, sales promo- now a weekly thing. tions, and flyers to spread the The group plans to word about what to know at continue promotional events Greene’s Beans this semester. for the café. The new patio “The word is all around cam- behind the café will be used pus,” said Hannah Duffy, one for an upcoming “Open Mic of the members of the group. Night” this spring. Local “In the past couple of days bands will contribute their we have hung flyers on al- talent along with other artists. most every door in each dorm “I’m proud of the and created an Instagram turnout so far and only hope account to display appealing it gets better for Greene’s images of Greene’s Beans’ Beans as we work together product to market to Cente- this semester,” said group nary’s student body who have member Guy Wolkwitz. 15 Sports CSC accepting applications for paid 2013-2014 internship position
Equine teams in full competitive gear
CSC 2012-13 Interns Nick Ardito (Hackettstown-2012 gradu- ate of Centenary College Theatre program) and Alycia Kunkle (Lehighton, PA -2012 graduate of DeSales University Theatre program) The Centenary Stage Company, a professional Ac- tors’ Equity (AEA) theatre in residence on the campus of Centenary College, is currently accepting applications for the Senior Candace Human rides paid 2013-2014 Theatre Internship position. Victoria at the IDA Home The CSC Theatre Internship offers qualified candi- show on March 2, earn- dates the opportunity to serve as artistic interns for a season ing a second- place ribbon. with the professional Equity Centenary Stage Company, and Photo Credit: Justin Williamson offers a monthly stipend for candidates who are hired into the program. The program provides each intern the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre ranging from performance to production, and is geared toward candidates who have completed their undergraduate training, seeking to bridge the By Camille Dawson to qualify for nationals,” said gap between the academic world and the world of professional Regionals, Fi- amazing. This is by far one of senior captain Hannah Wild. theatre, and helping young artists in need of a place to build nals, Zones, and more! The the best seasons we’ve ever Nationals will be their careers. Centenary equestrians are in had, and it’s such an honor held the weekend of April 27 The aim of the program is for interns to gain a clear full gear, hosting shows and to be a part of such a great at Mount Holyoke College in understanding of how the business of theatre works on every qualifying for others. It is a team,” said senior captain Massachusetts. level, gaining real-world experience in a number of capacities busy time of year for these Nicole Mandracchia. The The Centenary using a wide range of skills, while also offering performance intercollegiate teams as they Centenary IHSA team has IHSA Western team will be opportunities in the program. practice and compete, with been undefeated (9-0) for the heading to Semi-Finals on Centenary Stage does not guarantee lead roles, expectations to reach nation- entire semester. March 23! After finishing but does promise stage time on the new Lackland Center als. The Centenary IDA out as first in the region, the stage. CSC is interested in hiring acting interns it can also On March 10, team qualified for Nationals Western team is anxious for cast. Interns can also earn Equity Points through the Equity Centenary IHSA scored high at its home show on March 2, the next step of the journey. Membership Candidacy Program (EMC) when cast in a main- point team for Zone 3 when becoming the first place team “We were about 30 points stage show, and will work with professionals from all over the team hosted Regionals, in the region. The national ahead going in to the last the country. In addition, interns will work/perform with the securing its spot at Zone 3 team includes freshman show, and usually we are CSC Education Touring Program, which now tours to schools Finals. Tierra Hatfield, sophomore neck and neck with USMA, throughout the state. Scoring high point Bethany Lawler, senior so we could breathe a bit at Candidates interested in applying for a position rider for Zone 3 was senior Melanie Douglas, and senior the last show,” said senior should submit a resume and two letters of recommendation to Cori Reich followed by Candace Human. So far, captain Taylor Duncanson. Catherine Rust or Carl Wallnau; ATTENTION INTERNSHIP senior Kelsey Bernini as re- Lawler, Douglas and Human Centenary will be POSITION, in care of the Centenary Stage Company, 400 serve high point; 10 addition- are leading in their levels; sending a team of five as well Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Candidates may al Centenary riders qualified they will continue to work as four individual riders to also Fax their resumes to 908-979-4297. Further information for Zones as well. hard with hopes of maintain- the Semi-Finals, which will about the company is available online at www.centenarys- “I’m so proud of ing these spots to compete be held in Syracuse, NY. tageco.org. everyone on the team and individually at Nationals. For additional scores and This current CSC Internship position will run from how hard they’ve worked “After a shaky start, placings visit the athletics June, 2013 through June 2014. this year. The amount of the girls have really stepped website, centenarycyclones. teamwork and riding ability up to the plate this year, com- com. they have all demonstrated is ing out strong and confident 16 Sports
centage (.733), and fielding future seasons. Belmonte returns to left field team.” Pitching-ace, Rox- percentage (.989). Fellow Junior Kate Ciecwisz, after completing last season anne Keelan says, “We have Softball captain, senior Brianne Mc- starter in all 43 games last with only two errors and went a very strong batting order, By Dan Casserly Manus, who completed last season and playing second six for six on stolen bases. and it will be exciting to see The Centenary Col- season with a .333 batting base, posted 12 doubles, 23 Speaking on the how we play against teams of lege softball team is trying average will add skill and RBI’s, and went five for five status of the team, center- different levels.” for a third consecutive con- leadership to an already pro- on stolen bases. Playing out- fielder, Caitlyn Dean says, Looking at the ference championship, with pulsive team this season. field will be senior Morgan “The team is doing well; Cyclone Softball team’s 10 of its14 players returning. Last season’s CSAC Huizenga and sophomore we look focused and strong. track record, in combination The Cyclone’s second game Pitcher of the Year, junior Samantha Belmonte. Huiz- Each player has different with the talent-filled roster, being held in mid-March Meagan Madsen, will look to enga played in 15 games last skill sets and will contribute another triumphant season against the reputed Nuemann have a dynamic season after season and went error-less. something different to the appears to be in the cards. University will be sure to having a 3.85 ERA season set the intensity level for the with 11 wins and 59 strike- 2013 season. outs in 119.1 innings of play. Head coach Kim Senior Roxanne Keelan put Broking looks to continue her up a 4.12 ERA last season impressive coaching run hav- with 16 wins and 78 strike- ing sent the Cyclones to two outs in 142 innings played straight NCAA tournament and pitched a perfect game appearances in 2011 and against Rosemont. 2012 and with their being the Junior Caitlyn Dean two-time defending confer- looks to continue her success ence champions. after her first season last year Senior captain and when she had a .319 batting Golf 2011 All-American, Cara average, two homeruns, 22 Montferrat, will be expected RBI’s, and four stolen bases. to do great things this season. Sophmore Erin Walsh will team She holds the Centenary Col- play shortstop and is seen as lege records in RBI’s (134), having a strong impact this senior walks (68), slugging per- season with more to come in with a Experience and drive: message Cyclone golf team Photo courtesty of Bill McNeir looks ahead By Dan Casserly Senior Bill McNeir as a priority before his game more with a 3.95 GPA and By Dan Casserly is one of the experienced of golf. a FAR-FAB representative The 2013 spring golf Senior Bill McNeir, players who can use his skills “You’re mainly in col- from 2010 to 2013. schedule is well-underway. hot-shot transfer sophomore to help guide and motivate lege for the degree. Sports are “It was a great ride. Led by head coach Josh Steve Kluemper who shoots a younger players and further just a privilege. In order to The coaches were fantas- Huber, the Cyclone golf team 75.7 average and two juniors the Cyclones’ success this partake in sports, you have to tic. The team helped build looks to continue its strong in Robert Linepensel and season. He is a four-year take care of the first prior- confidence, honesty, integrity, play. The team finished third James Salinard all contribute golf team member and made ity and hit the books,” says and leadership abilities that in last year’s CSAC cham- their game and experience. Second-Team All-Conference McNeir. When it comes to are going to help further my pionship and a higher place “The Farmingdale in the division. He has won his education, McNeir takes path as a future educator. I’m finish is in the sights of the State Invitational, our first numerous awards, educa- it as seriously as his golf going to miss my teammates- team this season. “The team appearance at the Ursinus tional and athletic, all while game. He is now in the 15- the four years go fast.” members have been prac- College Invitational, and playing some excellent golf week process of Practicum Advice for the ticing three to four days a the CSAC Championship and showing sportsmanship and teaches eighth grade U.S. upcoming team members: week,”says Huber. are all going to be very and respect on and off the History at a middle school. “Work hard, practice, and On the golf course, competitive,”says Huber. course. “It’s a great experience and work mentally; golf is not the experience can go a long The amount At High Bridge it is fulfilling to see the prog- easiest sport; show character way, and the Cyclones have of time the team members Hills, Bill shot his career ress being made when you and be a role-model.” that in senior Brian Criscuolo spent practicing their game, best, 75. His accomplish- open yourself to work and McNeir shows his who shoots an average of the talent and experience ments go further in the aca- work hard at it. Constructive leadership on and off the 79.8 strokes per match and from a wide range of players, demic field as he was selected criticism will only help you course. He is just one of the junior Kevin Peters who shot plus the momentum carried to the CSAC All-Academic and the students in the long many assets that the Cyclone an average of 82.5 in his two over from last season, add up Team in 2010, 2011, and run.” golf team has this season. events with a 78 career low; to the potential for a success- 2012, showing that school is He was the male Hit ‘em long and both are captains. ful season. just as important and comes scholar-athlete as a sopho- straight.