October 14, 2015 Volume XXII Hawk Issue 2 Happenings A Publication of Hamburg Area High School, Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526 October recognizes Breast Remembering Yogi Berra Cancer Awareness Kiana Wright – 10 Kylie Clark – 10 Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was an American professional baseball catcher, manager and coach for the New York Yankees who died at age 90 on September 22, 2015. He October is breast cancer awareness month, an played for the Yankees for nineteen years. For 15 years he was an All Star and won the annual campaign to increase people’s awareness Most Valuable Player three times. He dropped out of school after eighth grade and he of this certain disease. Breast cancer is a type of started to play baseball in the local American Legion. It was there that he learned his skills cancer that forms in the cells of the breast and mostly of catching, playing the different positions and batting. All of this would later add up and occurs in the milk-producing ducts and glands. It provide him a spot on the Baseball Hall of Fame. can also occur in the surrounding lymph nodes in the underarm. If you are a smoker or is exposed to Lawrence Berra was given his nickname by a friend who said he had looked like Hindu secondhand smoke, you have a higher risk of getting Yogi when he would be ready to catch. breast cancer. It also has to do with family heritage. Some ways to prevent it is to increase physical Berra first signed up for the major leagues in 1942 at the age of 17. He would played activity along with eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. for the St. Louis Cardinals, but the president choose Joe Garagiola instead of Berra. Yogi’s Detecting breast cancer in its early stages in first major accomplishment was driving in 23 runs during the midst of a doubleheader. vital. While in its early stages, it is easier to remove After playing for the Norfolk Tars, Berra joined the U.S Navy in World War II. from the body than the stages where it has moved. Breast cancer usually occurs in women, but is not It was not Yogi’s batting skills that made him popular but his catching skills. During that uncommon in men. Some of the risk factors of his career, he had breast cancer include personal history, family history, the highest number weight, race, and age. Some of the symptoms of of games caught breast cancer, in the early stages, are finding a out of all catcher lump in the underarm area or near the breast. To in the American diagnose breast cancer, people get ultrasounds, League eight times. a mammography, an MRI (Magnetic resonance He played in more imaging), or people can detect it by yourself. As many as 41 percent, or 3,131,440 than over 100 women have breast cancer. This is more percentage than any other type of cancer. games in each of For self-detection, people will normally look for dimpling or changes in the shape his seasons with the or symmetry of their breasts. People also use light pressure to check the surface New York Yankees. of their skin and harder pressure to check the deeper tissue under their skin. After retiring and For more information, visit www.upmccancercenter.com, www.webmd.com, becoming coach www.1011now.com, and www.cancer.org. of the Yankees, he had only two losing Stay healthy and fit for the fall seasons. Yogi Berra will be remembered as an months exceptional baseball Sydney Buchfeller – 9 player for years to continue. He is The motivation for being inducted into summer workouts is the Baseball Hall of lacking in everyone. Fame and will be a Long, hot, humid days great inspiration for are no fun for trying many new baseball to keep that summer players. body all the way until Christmas. Soon, the leaves will turn a For more information visit: http://www.yogi-berra.com/ fiery red and a sunlit yellow with a hint of pumpkin orange. The autumn weather is perfect for taking a CONGRATULATIONS nice walk outside or even going for a light CHYANNE jog. Take in the crisp fall breeze and do LESHER some fun activities with the family to not Hamburg Area High only ensure great family time, but to also School’s representative stay in the best shape possible. for Not only does fall bring colorful BERKS COUNTY leaves, it also brings the greatest apples. OUTSTANDING Apples are a great source of fiber and vitamin C, but picking them can also be a fun activity. Whether it is climbing up the ladder or even the tree itself, using those legs and YOUNG arm muscles can be super beneficial. Despite the coldness, throw on a jacket and take a hike. People who exercise and go WOMAN outdoors have a lower rate of stress and a higher level of vitamin D. Hiking will also help build muscle in the quads, thighs, core, and lower back. and Just because it is cold outside and working up a sweat may seem uncomfortable, keep the jacket and long pants on. Cotton shirts and clothing actually traps sweat against the 1ST body making working out a horrible experience. Vitamins and carbs help while exercising. Fluids and protein will also help with muscle moving, ensuring an easier workout. No matter the weather, season, or temperature outside, being healthy and always staying RUNNER UP active will help feel like a better person. Page 2 Hawk Happenings October 14, 2015 Celebrate From middle school to high school Hispanic hockey Haley Bylina – 10 Heritage Going from middle school to Month high school is a very big change, Yelitza Pagan – 11 e s p e c i a l l y when playing This year September 15 a school sport. to October 15 is when we Jillian Wesner celebrate National Hispanic is a freshman at Heritage Month. These Hamburg Area 30 days are used to give High School thanks and remember the who has been contributions of Hispanic playing field and Latino Americans. It may not be known how much Hispanic have given to the United hockey for two States, such as their faith, hard work, wonderful music, and service which has helped years now. Jillian shaped our country build stronger character. used to play a left The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, Central American, or other Spanish forward, but now culture or origin regardless of race. she got switched Hispanics such as, Shakira, Sofia Vergara, and Ricky Martin, are all successful over to a left Hispanics that have gave wonderful music and television show performances. Hispanic forward. Students Heritage Month started being celebrated in 1968. The reason it is celebrated on on school sports have a much better bond; in middle school the team did not really September 15 through October 15 is due to the fact that September 15 is the anniversary have a special connection. Teams are a family and make everyone feel welcomed in. of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jillian used to be one of the fastest on the field hockey team last year in middle Honduras, and Nicaragua. school. Her entire outlook has changed ever since joining a high school team, Pay tribute by learning and celebrating Hispanic American culture that helped add to and she has improved tremendously on her hitting and stick work. There are our growing nation. “Honoring our Heritage. Building our Future.” twice as many games this year as there were on the middle school team. The For more information visit www.hispanicheritagemonth.org. work being put into the team is a lot more and everyone has to be more committed. This year’s hockey team is improving. With not many wins last year, the team went down a hard path. The team has brought itself back up and are doing extremely well this year. Goodbye summer, hello fall After a very intense win with Daniel Boone (2-1), that game brought the season Sydney Buchfeller – 9 all together to start. Almost half way through the season currently, hockey will have a completely different outlook on their season. There are many key senior players like Summer has come to an end. No more pool days and golden tans. But, there is Hannah shirk, captain, Hannah Burns, and Olivia Essig, who is also a captain. something great that comes out of summer ending, and that is fall starting. Fall is the season of cool nights and leaves falling. For the guys it is football season and for girls it is big knit sweaters. As the nights get cooler and the days get shorter, life gets a lot cozier. New season means a new look on some healthy habits. Fall is the season of apples Quick things to do for lunch and pumpkins. Do not forget to make some pies with those fruits because they are a great source for vitamin A and C. Exercising can be an issue all year round. It is too hot, or it is too cold. Autumn is the best season for exercising and working out, so put down the cell phone and just take a walk. Even a walk around the neighborhood will be better Brea Lesher – 10 than sitting at home watching TV. This can increase vitamin D levels which improves on concentrating and ultimately being a happier person. Making lunch before work and school Things to look forward to this fall will be new beginnings for sports teams, new fashion can cause stress.