2 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

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N!"#. Editor-in-Chief Spirit Week at a crossroads p. 3 Sahil Doshi Senior experience reaction p. 4 New martial arts class p. 5 Managing Editor Leah Nash

O$%&%'&#. Copy Editor Student in( uence p. 7 Laura Werle Teacher neutrality p. 8 News Drug use p. 9 Editor Matt Heiden F!)*+,!#. Assistant Editors Snow p. 11 Hannah Fagen Max Kraus Horoscopes p. 14 Kristin Yu Who was Paul D. Schreiber? p. 16 Opinions A-E. Senior Editor Our Country is Good p. 17 Blake Mergler Editor Motörhead p. 19 Sophia Ja. e Grammys p. 20 Features S$',*#. Senior Editor assignment for Photo II. The pencils were arranged on a windowsill where the light Super Bowl p. 21 Reid Mergler was shining. Santodonato prefers to shoot in natural light rather than turning on the Editor Girls basketball p. 22 Katya Barrett Hockey p. 24 Assistant Editor Dan Miller

N EWS BRIEFS A&E Editor Water Bottle Filling Station goal might be met over the course of the were required to use the setting, location, and Morgan Quigley following year. people in Port Washington to support their Assistant Editors / e Treehuggers Environmental It is currently unknown when the thesis. Bethia Kwak club is planning to install a water bottle station will be installed. While the club is Cohen’s and Berendsen’s essays elaborated Kyle Manzione re0 lling station in the school in order to trying to have it done during this school on what they saw as the immaterial bene0 ts give students easy accessibility to cold, year, it may not be in operation until the that Port Washington held. / ey explained Sports 0 ltered water. / e station will also help 2011-2012 school year. that it was beautiful, friendly, and had a Editors reduce the number of plastic water bottles “We want to reduce the amount of variety of shops to choose from. Brett Fishbin used by students by allowing them to plastic bottles used and thrown out, and “I was honored to receive such an award Drew Friedman reuse their own. for people to carry around water bottles of and have my writing be chosen out of many Will Zhou “/ e water from the water fountains their own that they can re0 ll,” said junior applicants as the best representation of our is warm, di1 cult to catch with a reusable Joon-Yup Yeom, a member of the club. town and all it has to o. er. Port is such Graphics/Photo bottle, and tastes gross,” said junior Alison “Why pay for a bottle of water when it’s a beautiful town that has so many shops Editor Peraza, co-president of the Treehuggers. free?” that people should take advantage of for Loren Giron “We think students would bene0 t from ~Eleanor Kim themselves and to support our town and Assistant Editor this because of the clean water it would friendly business owners,” said Cohen. provide, but also in all the money they Shop Port Essay Contest On Feb. 10, there was a ceremony to Elana Galassi will be saving by not having to buy water announce and congratulate both girls. / e Harry Paul bottles all the time.” If one could describe Port Washington, winners each received a sum of money for Land0 lls are continuously being what would one say? Most would their hard work on these essays. Cohen Business packed with plastic bottles that have only de0 nitely comment on the six pizza places received $500 and Berendsen received $250. Manager been used once or twice and the available on Main Street, or maybe even the docks. Both of the contestants received checks Paul Tasnady space is quickly running out. Certain But, according to juniors Renee Cohen and certi0 cates that were given out by Fred Assistant Business Manager toxic chemicals can also enter into the and Carolin Berendsen, respectively the Pollack, representative of the Town of North Adam Pollack atmosphere if the bottles are burned in 0 rst place winner and runner-up of a Hempstead, and Wayne Wink, Nassau order to make more land0 ll space. recent essay contest, Port Washington is County legislative represenative, at the Sta! Assistants / e exact same system was already much more. ceremony. Daniel Bialer installed at Weber Middle School this Schreiber students as well as “/ ese essays make it clear that Port Kaia de Bruin school year. As of now, the club plans to elementary and middle school students Washington is not just a small town but a introduce one such station in the main were given the opportunity to write about place where it is enjoyable and relaxing to lobby which would take the place of one life in Port Washington. / e Greater be. Even though people complain that there of the two water fountains. Eventually, Business Improvement District of Port isn’t anything to do in this town, I don’t Treehuggers hopes that even more stations Washington held an essay contest entitled think people realize how lucky we are,” said can be introduced into the building. With “Shop Port” to encourage residents to Berendsen. the support of the administration, this come and shop around town. Students ~Emily Rosenthal

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Backpage: Will Zhou. call our business o" ce at (516) 767-5862. Subscribe to The Schreiber Times! Subscriptions cost $12.00 for the 2010-2011 school year NAME Francis Banta, principal Mail to: Schreiber Times, Attn. Craig Medico or Evelina Zarkh ADDRESS Craig Medico, Evelina Zarkh, advisers 101 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 © 2011, The Schreiber Times Make checks payable to: Port Washington Schools CITY STATE ZIP THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 3 Spirit Week’s future uncertain as deliberations begin !ree years a"er the event’s initiation in 2008, rumors spread about its future week culminated in a pep rally in which from all grades as well as members of the amount of planning that goes into a week’s BY Minah Kim students from each grade competed in administration. worth of events. "e Spirit Committee is Staff Writer various activities including hula-hoop “Spirit Week was created by students in talks with the administration to change contests, relay races, tug-of-war and pie for students,” said Assistant Principal Ms. this but it’s a long and tedious process. Loved by some and hated by others, tossing. Julie Torres. “"is is how it should be. We’re trying our best, but the occurence Spirit Week has become arguably the “I really liked Spirit Week because it School spirit needs to be generated and this year remains unknown,” said senior school’s biggest annual event since its relieved stress from school,” said junior sustained by students.” Jamie Koopersmith. inception in 2008. In its !rst two years, Carolyn Nevins. "erefore, it is possible that the rumors With behind-the-scenes planning Spirit Week led up to Blue and White "e event was a time for students circulating Schreiber’s hallways may turn currently underway, it is possible that the Night, a long-standing tradition in which to come together, gain pride in being out to be untrue. Spirit Week tradition will survive another students showcased their athletic abilities a Viking, and raise money for their “Right now Spirit Week is not on the year. through dance performances. respective grades. All of the funds received books. It lacks an advisor and the immense Despite Blue and White Night’s in the Penny Wars event were given to cancellation last year, the school still the winning grade’s class club to be spent held Spirit Week in the spring of 2010. toward its junior prom or Gambol. Years of Spirit: 2008-Present Unfortunately for all current students Spirit Week came to fruition in 2008, looking forward to the festivities of Spirit when two seniors, ‘08 alumnae Amanda Week to continue this year, rumors have Schi# and Nikki Rothstein, proposed been circulating the school telling of Spirit their plan to former principal Mr. Jay 2008 2009 Week’s demise. Lewis. "e two seniors coordinated and “"at’s really unfair. It’s a tradition and planned the entire event almost entirely we are !nally seniors and it was our turn on their own. to win,” said senior Mariapaz Araya. “For "e following year, picking up where the three years Spirit Week has been held, Schi# and Rothestein le$ o#, ‘09 alumnus seniors have always won. In their last year Stephen Nash organized spirit week of high school, seniors are naturally very with Assistant Principal Ms. Julie Torres spirited and winning gives them the perk overseeing the venture. of getting all the money from the ‘Penny Last year, ‘10 alumni Huseyin Kivrak Wars’ for the Gambol.” and Joshua Youner coordinated Spirit Spirit Week consisted of !ve days Week with Ms. Torres and a committee of opportunities for each grade level to of representatives from each grade in an compete against each other by dressing e#ort to make the event more appealing 2010 2011 up according to di#erent themes, such to all students. as pajamas, sports, music genres, or TV "is year, to continue the Spirit Week characters. Each grade would also be tradition, a position opened for a teacher assigned a color per day and each student to run a Spirit Week committee as a who dressed up accordingly would earn a club. However, no teacher accepted the point for his or her grade level. position. Rumors that no one was taking Students also had opportunities action to organize and plan the event have to participate in hallway decorating been disputed by many. contests, Penny Wars, and other activities An anonymous student source told throughout the school day to earn !e Schreiber Times of the formation of points for their grade. On Friday, the a new committee containing members Ensemble Español performs dances for students and sta!

culturally-enriching group of performers. spread the word of Hispanic history,” said Perez. “Not only does Spanish culture BY Max Kraus "e variety of dances performed and Margaret Nelson, technical director and come from Spain, it comes from di#erent Assistant News Editor accompanying video presentation really lighting designer for the dance troupe. “It places like the Caribbean as well. We taught me about Spain and its cultural is a huge culture that is well worth caring try to cover more than just one type of Valentine’s Day, a holiday for people history,” said freshman Isabelle Fagen. about.” Spanish dance to embody how diverse the to express love and appreciation for "e dancers and directors of Ensemble "e dance group travels around the culture really is.” each other, spreads sentiments across Español Dance "eatre believe their world spreading its knowledge of Spanish "e assembly was sponsored by the cultural bounds. In this spirit, the District performances are important in teaching culture and trying to inform students District Cultural Arts Committee with Cultural Arts Committee brought in a audiences about Spanish culture. To the about a culture that it believes is not well- the goal of exposing students to a cultural Spanish dance company for students in an company, it is no coincidence that its known to most students. "e ensemble event that they might not otherwise assembly on Feb. 14. performance fell on Valentine’s Day, a day has been performing for 35 years and experience. “I felt very privileged to have the of appreciation and respect. travels all over the world. In the past “I liked some of the dances, and it opportunity to be exposed to such a “We believe that our productions three years, the group has journeyed from was also interesting to learn about the Poland to as far as Australia and China. complexity of the Spanish culture,” said “In the United States, there is a huge senior Kayla Harris. Hispanic population,” said Jorge Perez, "e school has a large Hispanic Executive Director of Ensemble Español. population, so many believe it is “We go out into the schools and teach important to develop an understanding three di#erent styles of dance.” for this culture. One of the most important reasons the “"e expectation is that the students troupe continues to put on performances will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the all over the United States is to try to experience, and hopefully learn something break down racial barriers that still a#ect about the culture,” said Assistant Principal Hispanics and Americans across the Mr. Craig Weiss, who is responsible for country. putting together assemblies throughout “Many times there are students who the year. disrespect Spanish culture. It feels like Many of the dancers found Ensemble a big responsibility to portray to these Español through their own high schools. students what Spanish culture truly is,” Torres began his Ensemble Español career said Jose Torres, an Ensemble Español when he found out a friend was part of the dancer. dance troupe. During the performance, the troupe “It is di'cult to learn to be able to performed three types of dance: folklore, keep up with the di#erent rhythms,” said Harry Paul &amenco, and classical dance. Torres. “But when the audience comes The dancer above performs one of the many styles of Spanish dancing Ensemble “Spanish culture is one of the most in ready for an experience, we are able to Español presented during an assembly on Feb. 14. diverse cultures around the world,” said take them on a journey.” 4 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 Senior experience program incites controversy BY Matt Heiden “I think people are so against it because toward ful!lling time requirements. Other seniors have also approached they are afraid of change. In two years this “%e basic premise of senior several other teachers in the middle News Editor will be the norm and no one will have a experience is good because it o"ers these school, as well as elementary school problem. Until then people just have to kids who really are done the opportunity teachers. While some seniors are Although disliked by many seniors, accept that there are worse things going on to do something di"erent and try di"erent reluctantly doing projects, others are the senior experience program has in the world,” said senior Allison Ehrlich. things,” said biology teacher Ms. Marla more intrinsically motivated to learn now become a mandatory component “Actually worse things are happening in Ezratty. “It’s not for everybody, it should from these experiences. Some senior of the curriculum. Some of its most school. It’s time people act like seniors, be an option: either doing what students experience projects also require a more exasperated critics are AP students who preparing for college or futures, where want or staying in school and learning.” serious commitment from students and feel that the program discourages taking things happen that don’t perfectly suit “%is is the !rst year Ms. Schulman their mentors than others. harder classes, and other members of the their every entitled desire.” and I are o"ering this to students who “%ey’re not only developing a lesson school community believe that it deprives In response to the program, some will have read a series of protest novels. I plan, but they will actually teach a section students of enjoying their senior year. teachers have created their own, self- thought it would be valuable to extend the period and I’ll give them feedback so they “It’s not fair for the burden to be contained project opportunities for lessons of literature into the real world,” can see what it’s like standing in front of put upon not just AP, but also research students to have a more structured and said Ms. Judith Schutzman. “If I’m told I a class of over 25 and teaching since both students. Just when their four years of streamlined experience. have to do it, I want to do a good job of it.” of them have expressed an interest in high school are ending, they are sorted “I was a vocal critic of the program Many seniors are also interning with teaching,” said Mr. Novinski. “%e kids out of classes and lose the opportunity proposal last year and when I was told that teachers at other Port Washington schools. work really well with the high school to enjoy the end of high school together it was going ahead, I devised a set of senior Seniors Haley Broderick and Stephany kids and it really works almost like a and lose the support of their mutual options. I don’t like to work without a Quintanilla are working with Mr. Derek mentoring experience as well as a teaching experiences,” said English teacher Ms. plan,” said Ms. Schutzman. “When I gave Novinski, an eighth-grade English teacher one.” Judith Schutzman. my AP class the list of options, they gave at Weber. %ey began interning in the However, the relative newness of the “Senior experience is forcing many me their feelings about the program. I am !rst week of February. program has made measuring its e&cacy students to worry about how they can very concerned that they will care about “I’m trying to give them not only di&cult. %is is the !rst time many of the come up with more than 50 hours at an the program rather than their AP tests. I clerical work, !ling, and simplistic participating businesses and schools are internship rather than enjoy the less don’t want them to be even more stressed. grading, but I’m also working with them on o"ering programs for seniors. stressful, !nal month of school,” said My class has worked hard all year and I developing lesson plans, how to structure “%is is my only experience with the senior Je"rey Sims. purposely plan to give them more time classes, time management, and having mentoring program so all I know is that Due to the fact that AP students do not so that they have the time to gather their a clear aim. I’m having them see how I these two particular students are very begin their projects in earnest until a#er thoughts as school ends. I think it’s not picked essential questions for the class to serious about what they’re doing and the end of AP testing in May, they face good for them to be distracted.” focus on. Basically, they really do quite a that’s really all I can base my opinion on,” competition for valuable internships. Some seniors have interned within the bit for me,” said Mr. Novinski. said Mr. Novinski. “AP students have a disadvantage English department, culminating with a because the local internships have been project that will be presented to students seized by other students. Also, students in pre-k, elementary, and middle schools, who take AP classes face the punishment such as a creating and presenting a short of having more hours to complete,” said story. For those seniors in AP Biolgy, they New cafeteria mural senior Danielle Zuckerman. would normally perform comparative However, these sentiments are not anatomy dissections a#er AP exams, and shared among all seniors. it is now possible for this to be counted THE WRITING CENTER “The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” —David Hare

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Loren Giron WHEN? Every day during 4-1/4-2 Senior Erica Carras designed the new cafeteria mural and senior Dani Egna, THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 2011 5 New martial arts class to be o!ered next year "ree writers

BY Michael Schweitzer contact policy means that, this qualify in NCTE Contributing Writer policy, though it may be physically Next school year, instead of dribbling bene$cial, is competition basketballs and climbing rock walls, not meant to students will be found throwing karate prepare students BY Kristin Yu chops and punches. A new physical for physical Assistant News Editor education course option will be made confrontation.” available to the student body. A martial Ms. Joannon arts class, taught by Mr. Joseph Mascaretti, has said that, Imagine being stuck in a computer who currently teaches advanced physical while the basic lab for two hours with nothing to do but education, will be o!ered to incoming skills and write. While this idea may be the stu! 10th, 11th and 12th graders as an option techniques of the of nightmares for some, a select group of for physical education credit next year. di!erent martial juniors volunteered to participate in the “"is is o!ered and promoted for boys arts will be taught, National Council of Teachers of English and girls. It’s about building the mind, “it also will help (NCTE) qualifying round on Dec. 9. body and soul,” said Mr. Mascaretti. “"is develop self- Each year, the English department isn’t going to be based around UFC or con$dence and hosts a preliminary qualifying round MMA.” self-esteem” in in order to select three students to "e class will seek to emphasize the students who represent the school in the NCTE writing skill, endurance, and character building take the martial competition. "e testing process requires through martial arts. Styles and arts class. "e participating students to respond to the disciplines taught in the class will include incentive to take department’s chosen prompt. taekwondo, muay thai, tai chi, yoga, and this class seems to A#er several weeks of deliberation, several others. be the emphasis the English department announced the “I think this new class will help people the class places names of the three students chosen to realize some great and practical ways to upon character represent Schreiber in the next round get exercise,” said senior Hilary Mogul, building through of the 2011 NCTE competition: juniors who has achieved a second degree black physical activity Katya Barrett, Genevieve Bellon, and belt in taekwondo. and mental focus. Michael Schweitzer. "e class will be non-contact and will “It’s internal, "is year, the topic of the preliminary stress non-confrontational attitudes, with it’s individual, NCTE competition was appreciation. two sections o!ered per semester. and it all $ts in Students were asked to write an essay “We’ve already seen a lot of interest, this martial arts in which they compare two places and it looks like it’s going to $ll up soon,” category,” said Juiliana Beall or events that have enriched or lent said Ms. Stephanie Joannon, Director of Ms. Joannon. Physical education teacher Mr. Joseph Mascaretti deeper understanding to the subjects or Health, Physical Education and Athletics. Ms. Joannon demonstrates how to perform a self-defense move. This is contributed to a new discovery. “Martial arts is one of those areas where has hopes to an example of the skills that will be taught in the martial arts “My piece was about two experiences everybody can excel.” expand martial class next school year. of being lost in a foreign place, once when Students may know that there is arts’ inclusion so I was 8 and once when I was 16,” said already a martial arts expert in this that it is not only its own class, but also so “I feel that the martial arts class will Barrett. “I tried to express how what I school: social studies teacher Mr. Douglas that aspects of the martial arts class will be an excellent way for students to learn learned from my $rst experience allowed Matina. He teaches his own mixed martial be included in many physical education about a totally di!erent sport that can me to appreciate the second experience. arts class at the Landmark on Mondays, electives. stay with them for the rest of their life, “ While being lost is an undeniably scary which members of the school and the “I think it’s good to expose kids to said senior Erica Carras. “"e only thing experience, having been through it before community at large regularly attend. martial arts. However, this is merely an that worries me is that at taekwondo we allowed me to see the positives of it, such “I don’t think it’s a very comprehensive exposure. Anyone who wants to seriously stress the point of control, discipline, and as the chance to explore.” martial arts class,” said Mr. Matina in learn martial arts will be disappointed. inner peace. If a martial art is not taught Bellon wrote about a discovery that response to this newly proposed course. It takes years of relentless practice to correctly, students may feel the need to was inspired by her travels in France six “"eir passive approach doesn’t teach learn the art and can’t be taught in a nine cause harm. I hope the school will teach years prior. any self-defense. Of course promoting month school year,” said junior David the martial arts correctly.” “I wrote about people’s lack of violence isn’t on the agenda, but their non- Khorassani. appreciation of speci$c things that should be appreciated and how I realized that these things don’t ask for anything in AP examinations no longer penalize guessing return,” said Bellon. “In my case, it was the city of Paris and an old overlooked BY Noah Reisman have SOME knowledge of the question, that it plans to similarly change its %agship church, the church of St. Genevieve. and can eliminate one or more answer SAT program, given to millions of high While the city of Paris is over a millenium Contributing Writer choices, informed guessing from among school students every year. old, the people walk through the streets as the remaining choices is usually to "is change to the AP program was if they didn’t care about its history. "e In the latter half of 2010, the your advantage.” "e guessing penalty same goes for the church of St. Genevieve. CollegeBoard announced a fundamental was a way to make sure that random St. Genevieve saved the city of Paris, yet change to its ubiquitous Advanced guessers were less likely to score well. its way of thanking her was to disregard Placement testing program. Like its chief "e implications of the penalty removal an old decrepit church built in her honor.” competitor, ACT Inc., the not-for-pro$t are merely speculative, as there is no Schweitzer found his inspiration in the academic organization will no longer word as to whether the curve for each college admissions process. deduct any points for incorrect answers test will be dramatically altered by the “A#er a few minutes of thinking, I on AP examinations. With the new transformation. Although some welcome decided to write about how my trip to change, students are no longer penalized the change, others do not think it is the West Point college campus led me to for random guessing. signi$cant. appreciate life,” said Schweitzer. “Not my “Students should be glad that they no “I don’t feel that it will a!ect student life, but life in general.” longer need to worry about the penalty performance on AP exams to any "e semi$nalists also found di!erent for wrong answers when they’re taking signi$cant degree,” said junior Oliver sources of inspiration to take the AP tests,” said junior Hannah Blumberg. Phillipson. qualifying test. Barrett voluntarily signed “Now we can focus on the content rather Perhaps the most immediate e!ect is up for the exam because of her passion for than the AP strategy.” confusion to students and teachers as to writing. Bellon’s English teacher advised For decades, students have been what raw scores are needed to score well announced amid a notice of changes in her to sign up and Schweitzer decided strictly warned against random guessing, on each test. "e curves for AP exams the curriculum of multiple AP courses to take the test with his friends’ previous as the policy penalized students with a have remained relatively consistent over the next few years, including AP NCTE experiences in mind. Each of the point deduction for every wrong answer. throughout the years, but now that the French, AP German, AP World History, three semi$nalists, having missed the Until now, a quarter-point was deducted scoring procedure has changed it is likely AP Biology, AP Latin, AP Spanish, and AP announcement, were unaware of their from a student’s total raw score per wrong that students will need to earn higher United States History. "e CollegeBoard success until they were congratulated. answer. For each correct answer, students scores to get the marks they aim for. website explains that these changes were “It just came as a surprise. It’s weird received a full point. "is change in grading policy is necessary to better prepare students for because I never thought that I would win,” CollegeBoard’s policy on guessing perhaps most signi$cant because the college and career level work in these said Bellon. “When I took the test, my is made clear on their website: “If you CollegeBoard has not given any indication $elds. mindset was, ‘What do I have to lose?’”

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Should students have a role in major administrative decisions? teachers, a more accurate portrait could Education members have received the BY Daniel Bialer BY Sahil Doshi be drawn. proper education and training necessary Staff Assistant Not only does student participation Editor-in-Chief for such action, and they have been help teachers and parents make more selected based on these credentials. As ! e fundamental reasoning behind accurate decisions, it also allows inter- When it comes to student voice, students, we really do not have any such the American Revolution was not just ested students to learn about economics, almost everyone would love the form of experience, and therefore, many anger about unfair taxes, the Boston government, and law. opportunity to have a greater say in will not be comfortable with placing Massacre, or the closing of the Boston While classes in these areas promote the policies, mandates, and changes responsibility in our hands. Harbor. Rather, it was the lack of repre- student understanding, by participat- that occur on a day-to-day basis at our “! e teachers and o$ cials responsible sentation colonists received in Parliament ing in school district decisions, students school. It would be great if we, the for making such decisions have that brought them to war. Two hundred can better understand the real world students, played major roles in school- already had these types of challenging years later, the importance of the repre- applications. ! e balance of a school wide decisions, having the chance to o# er experiences and received proper training, sentation of students in school decisions district budget and the creation of rules our own recommendations. On paper, and therefore, they are much more has " nally been noticed. to be followed in school can be used as a this may sound like a brilliant idea, but knowledgeable,” said senior Alan Kim. Any decision made for the school dis- model to represent larger economies and it’s important to come down from our Apart from the further complication trict, whetherYES based on " nances, faculty governments. idealistic perceptions and look at the and lack of trust that may arise from appointment, or the community, greatly Students in high school, especially reality of the situation. student involvement, there are several a# ects faculty, parents, and students. seniors, should assume a larger role in Administering new policies or logistical issues as well. ! erefore, the councils making decisions improving the school for younger stu- programs, such as that of alpha versus With such a large student body, it should include representatives from each dents. Many of these students will be 18 numerical grading, require a great deal would be di$ cult to acknowledge the of these groups. years old by the school budget vote in the of consideration and discussion among opinions of all. But, not including every While faculty members and parents spring and will have the opportunity to various committees composed of adults. student would be labeled bias. If some can guess what will be most bene" cial for exercise their right to vote as members of Days are spent before a decision is agreed students were given the chance to be students in the school district, in reality, the community. upon, and even then discord remains. involved, then it would only be fair to students can provide insights that their A& er 13 years in the district, mem- Now, let’s factor student voice into allow all students the same opportunity. parents and the faculty have not even bers of the senior class have experienced this already extensive planning process. It would be great if all the students considered. all of the successes and failures of the With a student body of over 1500, many could vote on possible school policies “I know they have only the best inten- Port Washington education system. ! e more voices, ideas, and opinions would or o# er their recommendations to tions for us, but I doubt that they are able school board should respect and listen to be added into this conglomeration. Sure, administrators. But, in reality, what to see all this from our perspective, or the ideas of these students. some of these ideas would be bene" cial; in% uence would our say even have? It how this a# ects us, without our contribu- Many students are ready to take on however, on a larger scale, they will is unlikely that a policy that had passed tions,” said senior Sara Lyons. the important responsibility of improv- just result in further confusion, more through various other committees and When providing funding for clubs, ing their community; they just need the disagreement, and an ultimate hindrance been approved by the Board would be a committee lacking students overturned simply because students would likely not provide money opposed it. based on student interest, but If adult " gures found a particular rather on which clubs the com- policy to be agreeable and mittee members see as the most bene" cial, it would be bene" cial. impossible for students With student input, to dissolve it. ! is unpopular clubs would not would slowly result in get funded and that money the indi# erent student would be diverted from clubs approval of all policies. that need it more. If students With the realization were involved in the fund- that any negative ing of clubs, extracurricular viewpoint would have activities o# ered in the school basically no in% uence, district could evolve to better students would " t the student body’s needs succumb to simply and wants. agreeing with anything ! e purpose of a school the school proposed. is to provide the best means However, don’t get of educating young minds. me wrong. On such ! erefore, students should a grand-scale, with provide input when new Jane Nolting-Kolb major school-wide teachers are considered. Currently, a opportunity to do it. to any change that the school district decisions, student voice and committee of teachers e# ectively judges With the possibility of many " nancial wishes to implement. involvement may not be the best idea. a potential new teacher by interviewing cuts in the near future, students need to More importantly, we must realize But, on a smaller, more individualized them and watching them teach a lesson speak their minds now more than ever. that we are just teenagers. We may think level, student say is important. I’m not to students. By hearing which programs students we know everything that is best for us, advocating that students simply lay back While a committee of teachers may " nd important, the school board, faculty, and while this may be true at times, it and let others around them make all the e# ectively judge the moral character of a and parents can properly allocate money is more probable that we will act in our decisions. potential new teacher, until they test the to the services that students will " nd own self-interest rather than the bene" t While input on food policy, cell- teacher’s behavior in a classroom setting meaningful. of the entire student body. When our phoneNO policy, and grading should and listen to the students’ reactions to the Many students have already been parents and other community members remain in the hands of adults, planning lesson, they cannot accurately assess the given the opportunity to participate in pay tax money to the school district, community events and initiating school person’s teaching ability. It is important decisions. From attending school board they are placing responsibility on its traditions need to involve students. to con" rm that he or she can also make meetings to interviewing potential candi- administrators to do what is in the best So, let us leave the big decisions to connections and nurture growth with dates for the school principal position, interest of the students. the administrators—a& er all, we simply students. students have illustrated that they can be If this task were handed down to us, do not have the quali" cations yet to have By simply taking into consideration involved and that they can successfully we would now carry a portion of that a meaningful in% uence—and let’s focus students’ responses to the teacher’s lesson assist in decision-making despite their responsibility. Are we quali" ed to make on improving the smaller, day-to-day and talking to the kids who had the ex- youth. such decisions? activities at our school. perience of learning from the prospective Administrators and Board of 8 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 Exploring Teacher Neutrality Student #42130450 wrote this Are you his sister? her brother? always given me the same grade. If you every test, the new student is, o! en, BY Ethan Weber BY check my grades they are all basically the Aaron Bialer expected to do the same. But what if Contributing Writer same,” said senior Elard Timana. Contributing Writer the younger sibling is not an intellectual Students do not believe they are equal to the older sibling? # is can result Have you ever noticed that you seem being given a clean slate on each essay. Ever since we were young, my brother in frustration and unnecessary pressures. to receive the same grade from one If you receive the same grade on writing and I have shared many teachers. Since Unfortunately, biases are inevitable. teacher on every essay? Many students assignments my brother, Daniel, is older, he gets to Due to this fact, many teachers are at Schreiber have noticed this trend, that every time, there is no reason to try make the $ rst impression. Most of the subconsciously or deliberately biased. regardless of the quality of an essay, the harder or do better because your extra teachers think that he is a great student Even when this bias is small, it can cause grade they receive is always the same. e% ort will not be re" ected in your grade. and this consequently leaves me with big misinterpretation and unfairness. Having your name at the top of “I de$ nitely think there are times expectations to $ ll. Every student is their own individual. the page could be the cause. Seeing a when they get lazy and just give you a I do feel that I live up to these expec- Teachers should always teach each stu- student’s name indicates to the teacher grade similar to your past essay,” said tations, but is it really fair that teachers dent as an individual rather than associ- what type of essay to expect and o! en freshman Jordan Shedrofsky. should hold judgments about me before I ating new students with their siblings. seems to ultimately in" uence how they Several teachers who have caught onto even step foot into their classes? “When I realize that a new student has grade the essay. this trend have implemented the use of I feel that I receive special treatment an older sibling that I had, I do not judge Some teachers have adopted a policy code numbers assigned to each student compared with other students who are them,” said math teacher Mr. Joseph of having students turn their essays in so they will not be in" uenced by opinions my equal; teachers feel that they already Lederer. “I $ nd that siblings are usually with a number at the top instead of their they have prior to reading the essay. # is very di% erent. Every person is an indi- name or a pen name to combat this works in providing students with a sense vidual, and as a result, my educational problem. of con$ dence that the only thing that approach to each student is di% erent.” # is eliminates any natural biases that will a% ect their Yet, teachers may use student’s siblings arise when they see the student’s name grade is the to get a hint of what a new student will be on the essay. # ough this requires a bit quality of their like. Although students may be entirely more work for the teachers to convert the essays. di% erent, they sometimes have similar codes to real names when they record the If all outlooks or mannerisms. grade, the bene$ ts of grading this way are teachers know me through “Teachers can get a better gage at what worth the e% ort. required my brother. a new student will be like based on their Grading essays fairly is not something students For example, sibling,” said freshman Aaron Brezel. that can be done in an objective way. to submit if a new student’s # is can only be deemed slightly Other than grammar and punctuation, essays sibling behaved appropriate if the impression le! by the essay grades are largely subjective. A using well and older sibling is positive; having negative teacher will naturally expect a good pen got perfect feelings toward a student just because of student to produce a good essay and names scores on his or her older sibling’s " aws is com- expect less of others. or code pletely unfair. # is can result in teachers overlooking numbers, Each student should be given his or one student’s errors because they do not they would her own chance to make an impression expect to $ nd any and $ nding many in receive on a teacher and any negative prejudice another because they are scrutinizing better work just because two students are part of the each sentence, knowing there will from their same family is uncalled for. be errors. # is leads to teachers students I urge teachers to make a concentrated pigeonholing students into receiving a and students e% ort not to judge a younger sibling similar grade every time. would no based on his or her older sibling. While Many students seem to be catching longer be it might be tempting to call me onto this unfortunate trend. Every able to blame Daniel, don’t expect me to be my student I spoke to said this has happened teachers for brother’s shadow. to them. their bad Risa Choi “In my English class my teacher has grades. Getting to know teachers while getting to know the material Being in a classroom with a boring teach- ing that kids have a real life has lessened what is currently happening in the world. BY Katie Garry er is like being in a friendship you cannot discipline problems for me and built a In doing so, they will explain a current Staff Writer end or being saddled with a roommate positive relationship with students that event, ask for feedback, and if they’d you hate. I have always appreciated,” said science like, give their own opinion on the cur- # rough the eyes of a student, there It’s terrible. teacher Ms. Jamie Loehner. rent event as well. Bringing up current are only two types of teachers. # ere are When teachers don’t crack at least one My point is, if I were a teacher, my events creates a more lively, enriched, boring teachers and fun teachers. Sure, joke (even if the joke is bad, I still always favorite part of the job would be engag- environment in the classroom and it also there are shades of gray on the unwritten commend their e% ort) by the end of a ing with students. One of my favorite leaves room for more of a student-teacher teacher fun-ness scale, but for the most class, my eyes will be pretty much stapled things about school is learning about my connection. part every teacher is permanently placed closed. teachers’ home lives (and not just because Despite the fact that a teacher sharing in either one category or the other. Of Even if the teacher doesn’t joke it takes time away from the lesson). I their personal political beliefs can, in course these terms are somewhat stereo- around and they just smile, or for some, like learning about my teachers because many cases, be bene$ cial, in a rare collec- typical, and fortunately I don’t think I’ve changing their voice octave every ten it helps me identify with them and truly tion of other occasions, it could com- come across many “boring” teachers at minutes or so would be more than respect them not just because I have to pletely back$ re on them as well. For the Schreiber, yet they do exist. enough for me to enjoy the most mun- but because I want to. most part, current events consist of elec- # e distinction between a boring dane of curriculums. # ough through a teacher’s perspec- tions and crises going on in other parts of teacher and a funny teacher is how per- “Teachers should be enthusiastic tive, I understand how much information the world, which are topics that a student sonable he or she is. Students are more when they teach and talk at least a little they share is risky, as revealing too much could be extremely biased about. eager to come to a class in which they bit about their life because its a way to and becoming too friendly with students Students should not be o% ended if like and enjoy the teacher’s personality, connect more with their students. Class could blur the line between friend and they do not agree with a teacher’s political conversation, or lecturing style. My view would be so boring if we didn’t diverge authority $ gure. And I’m sure reveal- stance. # ey should just appreciate the is that teacher-student relationships are a little bit from the topic we’re learning,” ing certain facts could bring them some back and forth of any respectful debate. like any other relationship one has in his said junior Yanaira Hazoury. enemies as well, as students could have When it comes down to it, remem- or her life, but with a few boundaries and Like any relationship, it’s important to opposing views. ber that teachers are people, too. It only more authority. Teachers are people too. get to know each other. Social studies teachers, speci$ cally, seems natural to get to know them, as # eir $ rst names aren’t “Ms.” and “Mr.” “For me, it has always been bene$ cial are o! en in a position where sharing they get to know us, throughout the When they are being nice, you want to to be a little bit personal because kids their personal beliefs could make or semester. It would nourish the class be around them and when they are mean, see me more as a human and are more break their class discussion. Unlike other atmosphere and get students more eager you don’t. No one, especially a teenager, respectful. Showing that human side and teachers, social studies teachers are paid to participate in class every day. wants to be around a Debbie Downer. showing that I have a real life and realiz- to talk about what has happened and THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 9 Interfaith initiatives will never fail An Egyptian Eye that feeds the hungry on Long Island. In the cafeteria, we could have a table of BY Reid Mergler BY Amr Hassanien Although I had done this with my temple students ready to discuss a current event Contributing Writer Senior Features Ediotr several times, I learned the importance of or an ethnic con" ict during lunch. We joining together, no matter who we are, could expand Multicultural Night to When I was freshman, if someone had to help those in need and to improve the experience others’ food cultures twice a Organized protests began in Egypt on asked me if the Schreiber community lives of those less fortunate. year. National Police Day, Jan. 25. In the # rst was accepting of di! erent cultures and A$ erward, we all shared in a dinner, Additionally, clubs such as the Jewish couple of days, the police tried to break ethnicities, I would have said of course. consisting of both Arabic and Israeli Student Union and Christian Club JAM up the protests by using tear gas, rubber Yet throughout my four-year journey, foods. As the halal meats and Israeli 121 could bring together their members bullets, and other harsh measures. In re- have I discussed the con" icts that ethnic salad were together on the same plate, in a monthly meeting to discuss relevant ality, protesters were trying to voice their students face? Have I discussed the so were we, as Jews, Muslims, and issues. & is would establish mini- opinions and gain basic human rights. shared meaning of religion? Have I Christians, sharing a table. Interfaith events within Schreiber. Soon the protests became anti- branched out to spend time with several Perhaps the most enriching part of Although the boundaries of religion government and anti-Mubarak. Hosni groups? this event was simply talking with the and education should not entirely Mubarak has been president in Egypt Unfortunately not. Sitting in the 80 other teens surrounding me. I talked overlap, we should leave Schreiber with for 30 years, yet he is more of a dictator. cafeteria, or in class, I am surrounded to several Muslim teens who expressed feelings of tolerance, belonging, and While Mubarak has 40 to 70 billion dol- by segregation—not the inclusivity that the di% culties they face with living in a acceptance rather than cluelessness about lars, 40 percent of the Egyptian popula- I would have blindly confessed to four secular environment and being obligated our classmates’ culture. tion lives in poverty. years ago. Most students are unwilling to to pray # ve times a day. Although there & e protests began in Cairo’s Tahrir lend a hand to people outside their niche was a cultural gap, we were able to make Square, which symbolically translates to or to ask questions to people of di! erent a unique connection as people of the “Liberation Square.” & ey quickly spread cultural groups. While Schreiber is same age. We talked about how to cities all around Egypt, including Al- supposed to be a culturally enriching we all face adversity in our exandria, where my family lives. place, I would have to disagree. lives but how through our I have been talking to my family in A few weeks ago, I attended an event di! erent faiths and prayer Egypt ever since the situation started. at a Muslim mosque to discuss faith services, we are able to My parents and I have been trying to with 80 teens of various ethnicities and withstand hardship together. contact our family every chance we get; from # ve local religious communities. Looking back, I thought however, internet connectivity and cell Organized by Long Island Congregations, about how bene# cial this phone service was blocked for about a Associations, and Neighborhoods (LI- experience would be for week. My family and I were very worried CAN), this initiative was eye-opening the Schreiber about them. When these services were and an experience I will never forget. student # nally restored, we # nally got a chance to First, we discussed the meanings of body. If reconnect with our family. di! erent prayers and watched a Muslim we all We found out that the police had prayer service. No matter how or when reached out disappeared from the streets for a while, we pray, we all, in reality, pray for the to a student making crime widespread. Robbers took same reasons. Hearing the calls of to learn about advantage of the lack of police forces. worship, I did not feel like I was in a his or her religious During this time, men went out into the foreign place of worship. I felt very much background, we streets and guarded their families and comforted, as those around me humbled would leave a$ er four neighbors from thieves. themselves and prayed similarly to how years enriched by the One time, when I was speaking to my I pray. opportunity of living in this cousin on the phone, he told me that his A$ er this moving discussion and culturally diverse town. neighbor’s house had been robbed and prayer service, we worked together to For this goal to be reached, students many stores had been broken into and make bagged lunches for the Interfaith should make an e! ort to discuss religion robbed. & ankfully, there is little looting Nutrition Network, an organization and family traditions with their peers. Brian Seo anymore, as the army stepped in and is now in control of the streets. Simply living in these circumstances has been extremely di% cult for my fam- Don’t be naïve: it can happen to any of us ily. Over the past few weeks, my extend- We might rationalize to ourselves bodies are any di! erent? We are essen- ed family basically went out only to get BY Blake Mergler that “bad stu! ” only happens to the “bad tially machines, and without the proper food, as they mostly did not participate Senior Opinions Editor kids,” the ones who could not care less fuel and care, we will not survive. We in the protests. Many resources and about school, who are addicted to drugs, think we are impervious, never a! ected food supplies have been scarce, as stores We all sit in health class, learning who have unprotected sex. We might by anything. We recognize that drug- were forced to close for a period of time. about the dangers of the world and how think that only the “bad kids” are part of related deaths are certainly tragedies, but Schools and banks and other public we can help ourselves and those around the horrifying statistics of the number of we think they only happen to celebrities, places were also closed for a long time. us. Yet, we all secretly think that these teens who die from drug-related inci- addicts, and chronic risk-takers. It only In addition, for a while, they could not go tragedies could never happen to us. We dents. takes one time. out into the streets between 6 p.m. and 8 will never face alcohol poisoning from Even though the health department Just because of where we live, where a.m. due to curfews. binge drinking, we will never need to give in Schreiber is superior to those in other we go to school, and what are our future My cousin described what was going CPR to a neighbor, we will never become high schools, some students are in a kind plans are, it does not mean that we can- on one day as a “war” because the army pregnant a$ er having sex, we will never of daydream when we learn about the not be victims of careless actions. was in the streets attempting to guard contract STIs. horrors in order to protect our inno- Listening to Z100 or 104.3, we hear people and maintain order. He said that & ink again. cence. songs that sugarcoat the e! ects of drugs he “just wants things to get back to nor- Adam, my second cousin, the valedic- It is de# nitely reassuring to think that and alcohol. Whether it is “Raise your mal.” It has been more than two weeks torian of his high school graduating class, we are invincible from all the dangers, Glass” by Pink or “Lucy in the Sky with of this chaos and confusion. It is getting attended a highly prestigious university, to think that nothing we do will have Diamonds,” drugs are glori# ed and better, however, and businesses, schools, and as an aspiring actor with a full-time consequences. I’m not saying that we although we learn through health class and banks are starting to re-open and job, had his entire life ahead of him. Un- should live on eggshells our entire lives and assemblies about drug abuse, most things are slowly getting back to normal. til this Jan. 23. but sometimes we are forced to face the think that they are means of escape and I was just in Egypt last summer. I At age 16, he probably sat in a health truth: there will be consequences to our having fun. had such a great time with my family class, and as a straightedge, study-hard actions, no matter how “good” we are. Some might excuse drug use or even and friends. I would have never guessed type of teen, learned about drugs think- Sadly, too o$ en, people learn this truth partying as a way of “living in the mo- that such chaos would happen in such ing, “that will never happen to me.” At far too late. ment.” But, as we think about it, do we a beautiful country. I do, however, sup- age 31, he went to a party to watch a We learn the horrifying statistics really want fewer moments because we port every protester # ghting for their football game and had a few drinks. of people who die from drug-related live in one moment? rights and a better standard of life. Every Someone arrived to the party with freshly incidents, but we must realize that there From an incoming freshman to a person should have equal rights and cut drugs and when someone told him to are many more people who are a! ected graduating senior and beyond, we are that government corruption should be snort this, he did. & e next morning, he by the actions of those few. Putting a face all faced with options. While there are stopped everywhere. did not wake up. to each number, we must recognize that many things in this world that we cannot Update: Since the time this article Now, because of one snort, all we there are fathers, mothers, brothers, sis- control—cancer, car accidents, heart was written, President Mubarak gave up have, as his family, is his memory. No, ters, extended family, and friends that are attacks—when it comes to what we do power and le$ the country. & e military he was not your typical “bad kid.” He all a! ected by the deaths of a loved one. have control over, please remember my is now in control of the country and it was not your typical “druggie.” Did that Every computer crashes if it is abused. cousin Adam who had everything to live seems that democratic talks will soon matter? Every car breaks down without the for and no reason to die. begin. & ere is a lesson to be learned. proper care. Why do we think that our 10 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Globalization is the growing web that is expanding across the Earth, drawing all Second semester: nations, cultures, businesses, and beliefs closer together. time to focus In recent years, Schreiber has under- taken some endeavors to keep up with the ever-changing tides of globalization. While seniors can now rejoice that school assembly. Technology has become imbedded in the second semester has !nally begun, the Commending Race Holding an assembly would raise school day, current events are discussed rest of the student body must now work awareness of the problems facing our so- o%en in several Social Studies classes, and even harder since third and fourth quar- to Nowhere ciety in the educational world today, and some classes geared towards a worldwide ter are weighed the most heavily. inform students that they are not alone in view have been created, most notably Second semester is the time for facing pressures in school. the AP Comparative Government and students to keep up or to improve and In our competitive high school as While students were allowed to come Politics class. boost their grades. When we return from well as those across the country, students to the screening held by the Parent Coun- While !e Schreiber Times applauds February break, we will have many weeks are constantly stressed, over-worked, cil, most were not informed by their par- these e"orts, there has been murmur- of school uninterrupted by breaks. While and exhausted. Recognizing this “silent ents that it was being held or had prior ing about other classes that follow in the this can discourage and overwhelm stu- epidemic” in the nation, Vicki Abeles, a commitments. Some even had the excuse same vein. #e ideas of instituting a Chi- dents, we should take this opportunity to mother of three, produced Race to No- that they had too much homework to nese language class has been circulating, learn and prosper before AP testing and where, a documentary !lm that attempts do, and could not go to a !lm screen- and !e Schreiber Times fully supports then !nals ensue. to expose the horrifying nature of schools ing in the evening. Because this was the the initiation of this class. in the United States. case, !e Schreiber Times hopes that the Despite the budgetary issues associ- Interested in writing for According to its website, its mis- administration could consider hosting a ated with adding a new class, this class Opinions? Then come to the next sion is “to mobilize families, educators, screening for students. would o"er students a global perspective. and policy makers to challenge current Hundreds of communities and A Chinese language class would make newspaper general meeting on assumptions on how to best prepare the schools nationwide have hosted a screen- it easier for students to travel to one of March 3. All new writers are youth of America to become healthy, ing of the !lm during the six-month the largest economies, American trading welcome! bright, contributing and leading citizens.” campaign to screen the !lm across the partners, and political powerhouses in On Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, the Par- country. the world. #e class would encourage ent Council in Port Washington held As tens of thousands of people are conversation about the country and a screening of this documentary and coming together to increase dialogue about China’s crucial role in the post- discussion panel in the Schreiber audi- between students and teachers, students Soviet world. Times Policy Statement torium, to which parents, faculty, and and their parents, and parents and teach- #e introduction of this class would students were invited. ers about the $aws in the educational greatly bene!t all students, especially The Schreiber Times’ primary purpose is !e Schreiber Times would like to system, !e Schreiber Times contends those who plan to do business interna- to inform its readers of events, issues, and commend the e"orts of the Parent Coun- that showing this !lm in an in-school as- tionally later in their lives. cil to host this event, as it led to discus- sembly would be extremely bene!cial in Whether or not this class is imple- ideas affecting Schreiber High School. The sion and awareness of this important is- helping this !lm’s cause. mented in the near future, !e Schreiber Times also serves as an open forum in which sue. #e sta" supports all e"orts made by Times urges not only the school but also members of the Schreiber community may the Parent Council to have this screening students to continue to educate them- express their ideas and opinions. and bring to the forefront the problems Globalization selves. The Times will report all news accu- facing students in our school district as Even though we are young, we should rately, honestly, and fairly. We will not give well as across the country. trend in curriculum not be naive about the current issues in preference to any group or individual. We However, most of the 630 people the world; we should strive to read news- will respect the rights of all information that attended this event were parents, papers and watch the news daily in our with some faculty and very few students. For those students that read the news- busy lives. We should be knowledgeable sources and any errors will be corrected Realizing that the mission of this !lm is papers or watch the news, you most likely of the world at large, of globalization, of promptly. to increase discussion about the cur- have heard the term globalization. the critical movements happening in the We will print submitted materials on rent state and unnecessary pressures Globalization is beyond fast travel world around us. the basis of their quality and significance of schools in the United States, !e between continents or immediate com- Soon, these ideas will become daily as determined by the editors of this pub- Schreiber Times urges the administration munication between companies thou- truths and for those ahead of the curve, a lication. 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BY Georgia Goodman and Alexa Pinto

Staff Writers

Every winter, rumors of upcoming snow storms spread through the hallways like wild#re. !is year, December and January alone have brought several large blizzards, causing two delayed openings, two snow days, and one early dismissal. Port Washington has already experienced over 50 inches of snow this winter, as well as freezing rain, sleet, and hail. It seems that the piles of snow that line the streets will never go away if they keep accumulating the way that they have been. Almost all students love snow days. Everyone knows the feeling of waking up early to hear the sirens at #ve in the morning or looking out the window when the alarm goes o$. You smile widely, knowing that your academic responsibilities for the day are cancelled. Noah White Almost instantly, everyone in town has Even weeks after the snowstorms, huge piles of snow remain around town. After the initial joy of cancelled school, people heard, and everyone climbs happily back have grown tired of messy driving, blocked parking spaces, and icy walkways. into bed. “I enjoy snow days because they give use the extra sleep, snow days do create school calendar each time a school day is When weather delays school but me time to recuperate from school,” said problems. cancelled, but they also need to account does not cancel it, however, many sta$ junior Christian Browne. “It’s kind of like “Although I enjoy snow days, I can for extracurricular activities. members have di&culty getting to school. a mental health day.” understand why some people don’t like For example, if a basketball game was Long commutes with messy tra&c make “I am done with the snow,” said them,” said sophomore Shaked Kuta. postponed due to inclement weather teachers late, or sometimes even unable to Spanish teacher Ms. Marilyn Gonzalez. “!ey halt school work and leave less time conditions, it is the school’s job to make up attend classes that day. Class cancellations “It’s annoying, and it has a huge impact to learn later.” that game. In order to reschedule cancelled are common, forcing teachers to postpone on things that need to get done in the New York State law requires a minimum sporting events, the administration must tests and important deadlines, which can classroom. It’s time for spring.” of 180 school days. We currently have 184 negotiate times, dates and locations with cause stress at later dates. !e snow day on Jan. 27 required in our district calendar, meaning that if the opposing school. !e recent snow has also interrupted administrators to move dozens of there are more than four cancellations “Dealing with all the adjustments day-to-day activity in Port Washington, midterms for students of all grade levels. this year, the school might have to open that come with snow days is de#nitely a including normal train schedules. Due to !e tests were rescheduled for Jan. 31, in the summertime. Another solution nuisance,” said Assistant Principal Mr. the conditions on the tracks, many trains another day that regular classes were to that problem would be to take away a Craig Weiss. “However, I do enjoy the were delayed or cancelled. again not held. !ese rescheduled tests planned vacation day, such as the Monday time o$. I feel like we’re living in an !e alternate schedules of the Port both gave students more time to study a%er Easter. igloo.” Washington line have forced residents to and delayed the start of second semester “If there are too many snow days, then Snow days also give students time drive in dangerous conditions or remain by one day. it could cut into our spring break,” said to catch up on their sleep. Working stuck at home. !e ice storm on Feb. 2 “!e snow days disrupt everything,” junior Jenny Zdrojeski. “I would rather late into the night can take a toll on a caused many drivers to slip and slide on said Art and Design teacher Mr. Peter be in school when I’m supposed to be in student’s physical and mental health, so it driveways, neighborhood streets, and Koch. “Because it was the end of the school.” is bene#cial to have a day to rest, #nish up even main roads. semester, they a$ected testing, #nal School administrators also feel that homework, or even go sledding or have “I think the people of Port Washington grades, and meeting deadlines.” while they enjoy having the time o$, snow a snowball #ght with friends. Relaxing are on edge because of the weird train Some students agree, sharing the days do pose many scheduling problems. snow days can help students persevere schedules and di&cult driving conditions,” feeling that even though they can always Not only do they have to redo the entire throughout a long and dreary winter. said junior Hana Seligman.

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Students have been seeing barcodes Code can tell him or her the price, that for the B63 bus will provide real-time from travel to education to food services. for as long as they can remember. !e it arrived at the store two weeks ago, and bus information to the commuter. If you It might just be time to say goodbye to the barcodes’ reign is about to end though, that it is expiring on Monday. know you have six minutes until the bus barcode. thanks to QR Codes. What is a QR !ough it may appear as just a box of comes, you can probably grab a cup of Code? QR stands for Quick-Response, black and white squares, QR Codes can co$ee without missing your ride. since the codes can be read rapidly to contain messages, webpage links, and Hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco recently deliver information to the consumer. !e even contact information. had a QR Code projected onto a building technology was developed by a company BlackBerry is one of the most popular near Union Square Park in Manhattan. called DENSO in Japan where it has been companies to embrace the QR technology. On an iPhone or an Android device, popular since its release in 1994. With the Messenger application, one consumers were able to scan the code In America, QR Codes have not had can use the QR code to access the once using an application called RedLaser. !e the same success, being used mainly by confusing PIN. code led those who scanned it to a special shipping companies for tracking packages. Instead of having to send a combination webpage to pre-order Fiasco’s upcoming With the recent in"ux of camera phones of numbers and letters to another user, album, Lasers, which has a March 9 capable of becoming QR Code readers one can simply activate the reader on the release date. (there’s an app for that), such codes are phone and scan the other user’s QR Code “I didn’t know what it was at #rst, becoming more mainstream. (which contains the pin). but it was pretty cool,” said senior Chris While barcodes only contain data on a “!e codes can be really helpful for Verdi, who followed a tweet by the artist horizontal plane, QR codes are able to hold dyslexics, and it’s much simpler to scan a and traveled to New York City to attend data both on the horizontal and vertical code if you’re right next to someone,” said what he thought would be a free concert www.qrcode.kaywa.com planes. QR Codes can hold a signi#cantly senior Payal Doshi. but ended up being an advertising ploy. larger amount of data, bene#tting the !e Metropolitan Transportation !ough all of the uses of the QR code QR Codes, like this one, can contain consumer. Authority recently launched a trial may not be realized at this moment, secret messages, a feature that For example, a barcode tells the program involving QR Codes to track the more companies are working these codes barcodes do not have. This useful consumer that the jug of milk he or she locations and times of one of its buses. into their plans each day. !e codes are aspect appeals to both companies and wishes to purchase costs $3.49. !e QR Scanning QR Codes placed at bus stops expected to expand to almost every #eld consumers. BREAKING THE GENDER BARRIERS

teacher Mr. Neil Miller. However, there are other incentives voices worrying about whether boys are Radio is also generally labeled as a besides the curriculum. the ones in peril.” HE SAID: male extracurricular. In the past ! ve “In my career as an educator, I had a However, just because girls “liked” SHE SAID: years, about 80 percent of the students male student enroll in a class mainly pop- more subjects does not necessarily mean alking through the halls of that enrolled were male. ulated by female students so that he could that there is unequal success between the Schreiber, one may ! nd it easy to notice “I would like to see more female DJs meet more girls,” said Director of Guid- genders in those subjects. Wthe stereotypical cliques: the jocks, the on WDOT. I think there are plenty of tal- ance Mr. Hank Hardy. “# ere are de! nitely guys that seem Have You Experienced Have You Experienced nerds, the drama bu" s, the girly girls, the ented girls in the school who would have Many teachers as well as students ac- like they couldn’t care less about school, skaters, the preps. # e list goes on. Dis- a lot to o" er to our station,” said radio knowledge that the gender gap exists; but there are also boys that have excellent Gender Bias In The Gender Bias In The regarding all the speci! cs, the broadest teacher Mr. Jeremy Kla" . however, there are also advisors who do work ethics,” said freshman Simon Sha- distinction one can come up with among Not only do gender gaps apply to girls, not believe that the barrier is evident. piro. “But these contrasting work ethics Classroom? Classroom? high school students is gender. but there are also many cases in which “With regards to choosing classes, I also apply to girls.” But how big of a concern is gender males are the minority. see it as more of self-selection—fewer In high school, it seems like boys and when choosing or participating in class- Junior Chris Lopez was on the cheer- girls choose to take technology classes girls could not be any more di" erent. es? Are there gender barriers in the halls leading team for his freshman and sopho- and fewer boys choose to take human de- However, they do have at least one thing of Schreiber, or is it simply just a classic more years as the only male participant. velopment classes. However, I think that in common. # ey can both bene! t from NO case of he said, she said? “I was never nervous to be on the team. students are not discouraged from taking the same classes if they are passionate Stereotypically, as far as core subjects I was just nervous for the games because I any classes since it is more personal pref- about them, despite any preconceptions are concerned, boys gravitate toward knew I was going to stick out like a sore erence,” said school psychologist Dr. Joan of the gender balance in the class. NO 31% math and the sciences while girls are thumb; I did, but people always cheered Bester. “We do our best to see that there more attracted to English and language- me on,” said Lopez. To some degree, Schreiber is exempt is a mix in the class, not all boys or all YES YES based subjects. # is was not the ! rst time Lopez has from gender bias. In many schools, sci- girls. However, we do not look for a bal- 49% Since elective classes in Schreiber are joined an all-girls team. In middle school, ence is considered a male dominated ance,” said Mr. Hardy. chosen according to personal preferences, he was a part of the gymnastics team, course. However, in Schreiber there does In the end, overcoming the initial trep- 51% 69% the gender gap seems to be wider. For ex- where “sticking out like a sore thumb” was not seem to be such a wide gap. In fact, idation of putting oneself out there in an ample, some consider certain classes to be to his advantage. His back % ips got him there are 21 girls and only eight boys in activity one is interested in proved bene! - “boy classes” or “girl classes.” the attention he deserved, while proving the three grades that make up the science cial for Nachamie and Lopez. “AP” Gym demonstrates this stereo- gender was not an issue. research program. “On the ! rst day, I felt intimidated and type. Many people assume that AP Gym However, that does not mean that be- In addition to the large number of overwhelmed, but once we started playing is only for intense athletes who train 24/7 ing a boy on an all-girl cheerleading team girls that make up the science research in the class, I felt more comfortable,” said and drink raw eggs and protein shakes was not coupled with its awkward mo- program, Schreiber o" ers many AP sci- Nachamie. “A& er a few classes, I became every morning. However, junior Brittany ments. ence courses, which are ! lled with boys very involved in the games, and people Have You Opted Not To Take Nachamie does not consider herself an “Sometimes I wouldn’t want to be on and girls alike who are not intimidated to started saying ‘watch out for Brittany.’ I Have You Opted Not To intense athlete, yet she still enrolled in AP the team because during basketball sea- participate. was ! nally able to play comfortably in the A Class Because It Is Girl Gym this year. son, the girls on the team would walk “Usually, I just try not to think about class.” Take A Class Because It Is “# e ! rst day was very intimidating through the girls gym locker room, while the gender di" erence. I understand that “Every time we had a game, I would get Dominated? because boys are usually more competi- I would have to ! nd another way to get to AP Physics C is a competitive class, so I so nervous because I felt like someone was Boy Dominated? tive in gym, and some think that girls the gym,” said Lopez. try not to think about all of the people going to say something rude or unneces- can’t compete with them. I was ready to # ere are also many classes that are around me. It doesn’t matter if I’m a boy sary. But I always got good feedback like prove them wrong,” said Nachamie. considered female-dominated. Courses or girl; if I have the answer I want to raise ‘he’s so good at back % ips’ and ‘he knows Nachamie is among the few girls that such as ! tness and the family and con- my hand,” said senior Hilary Mogul, who how to dance’: just positive comments I have decided to join AP Gym. sumer science classes seem to attract more hopes to be an engineering major in col- wanted to hear,” said Lopez. AP Gym is not the only class that is females than males. lege. Schreiber’s wide variety of courses is considered male-dominated. # ere are In Ms. Robyn Block’s Home and Envi- Yet, according to a poll of 180 students, designed to appeal to all races, cultures, many other classes that fall into this cat- ronment classes, there is a total of six boys 83 percent of males like science over the ages, and genders. While gender walls YES egory, such as automotive technogy. and 29 girls. 68 percent of girls who like science. still exist in some areas of the school, “We have tried to appeal to all stu- “# e boys are o& en enthusiastic and Another result of the polls shows that students like Nachamie and Lopez have NO dents and ages. However, the world of active participants. I also have boys in my overall more girls “liked” math, history, found ways to navigate these obstacles. NO YES 40% automobile service, design, racing, engi- Human Development class and their per- language, and arts than boys did. neering, sales, and support is very male spective enriches our class discussions,” A recent article published on educa- 60% dominated. Females may also feel intimi- said Ms. Block. tionnext.org, an online education journal, By Sophia Ja! e dated by taking an automotive class when # ere are many reasons why a male stated, “A& er years of concern that girls 38% not only are there few other females, but would join these classes. # e obvious were being shortchanged in male-domi- and Brendan Weintraub 62% it can be a dirty, heavy, and rough envi- reasons are that they are interested in the nated schools, especially in math and sci- ronment,” said autoshop and technology respective courses. ence, there has grown a rising chorus of

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Science 83% 17% Science 68% 32%

Math 53% 47% Math 59% 41%

History 57% 43% History 63% 37%

Language 47% 53% Language 67% 33%

Gym 87% 13% Gym 68% Port Light Antonio Peña 32% During his freshman and sophomore years, junior Chris Lopez participated on Junior Brittany Nachamie makes strides breaking the gender barrier by enroll- Arts 72% 28% the cheerleading team. He was the only boy on the team, but he did not let this ing in AP Gym and participating on three sports teams. Arts 80% 20% THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 15 Yoga provides tranquility for many residents !e next step for With two studios nearby, harmony is just a step away Mr. Lewis BY Minah Kim and Heidi Shin

Staff Writers BY Renee Cohen the poses.” A$er being exposed to this form of Staff Writer exercise, some students are encouraged Former principal Mr. Jay Lewis retired to practice yoga on their own. this past August, ending a career of over !e word yoga comes from the Sanskrit In Port Washington, Om Sweet Om 36 years in public school education. root “yuj” meaning union—in this case, and Yoga Life are two yoga studios that However, he remains busy and active between the mind, body, and spirit. !is o%er classes to teens. Located o% of Main because immediately a$er his retirement, age old practice began in India and has Street and on Port Boulevard respectively, Mr. Lewis accepted a position running survived to modern day. these studios are convenient for teens to the O&ce of Professional Development Although yoga’s target audience is access anytime, especially right a$er Services in the School of Education, Health generally adults, teens also take advantage school. and Human Services at Hofstra University. of its bene"ts and devote some time “I love doing yoga because it’s so His position entails coordinating from their busy lives to such a relaxing relaxing a$er a hard day’s work,” said educational conferences for educators, practice. junior Lauren Mishan. “And since it’s so such as the Student Athlete Leaders “Yoga can help you focus on close, I can just walk down Campus Drive Conference that Schreiber athletes, yourself. !e breathing and centering with my friends a$er school.” teachers, and administrators o$en attend, yourself helps to ease stress and tension, !e bene"ts of yoga are endless. For and arranging for professors to extend and yoga can be done anywhere,” said teens especially, who face a lot of stress their in#uence to school districts around senior Maddy Kessler. and pressure, focusing on breathing the Long Island region. techniques and relaxing the mind and He continues to look forward to “Yoga is so versatile because body is essential. exciting times in the "eld of education. “Yoga is so versatile because it reduces “Since there are a lot of changes in it reduces stress, increases stress, increases focus and concentration, public education that will be occurring and improves #exibility and balance. in upcoming years, it is an exciting time focus and concentration, and Speci"cally with teens, it helps with to be working at a prestigious university,” improves flexibility and balance. decision making, test taking, and self said Mr. Lewis. “As a lifelong educator, I esteem,” said Ms. Ronni Aronow, an am being asked to work with the School Specifically with teens, it helps instructor at Yoga Life. of Education to redesign teacher training Not only does yoga help with focus and to become involved in recruiting with decision making, test and balance, but it can aid in strength and highly quali"ed high school graduates to muscle building as well. become teachers. As a person who never taking, and self esteem,” said “It is a common misconception that saw himself doing something new and Ms. Ronni Aronow. yoga is all about relaxing,” said instructor di%erent a$er a wonderful career working Ms. Liz DiNapoli from Om Sweet Om. in high schools, I am humbled and excited “It can help increase your cardio strength for this opportunity.” In the physical education class, Fitness and build muscle, and it is even great for Harry Paul A$er having spent six years as the and Wellness, taught by Ms. Robin weight control and weight loss.” principal at Schreiber, Mr. Lewis quite Cooper and Ms. Nancy Klotz, students Unlike other sports and activities A yoga instructor at Om Sweet Om misses the “buzz” that went along with the are introduced to various poses in yoga. in which students participate, yoga is demonstrates the extended triangle job. In a series of six classes, students are able unique in that it is not competitive and pose as participants follow along. “I particularly enjoyed watching to gain appreciation and knowledge about incorporates parts of the mind, body, and students develop over their four years this practice. soul into each pose. “We welcome the in#exible ones and in high school and reveled in attending “!e " tness strand incorporates Another unique aspect of yoga is encourage people of all shapes and sizes to athletic events and student activities— yoga because it is an integral part of the that the participant does not need to practice yoga. No matter their stature, all particularly music performances, plays, "tness program,” said Ms. Cooper. “It is be extremely athletic or physically "t to people need their own private sanctuary art shows, and many other events,” said important to address #exibility through enjoy the sport. to melt away from their busy day,” said Mr. Lewis. Ms. Mary Joyce, an instructor at Om Interestingly, Mr. Lewis did not intend Sweet Om. to leave Schreiber for another "ve or six If you are looking to join a teen class, years, but he thought that this once-in- there are many options in town. Om a-lifetime opportunity to continue his Sweet Om, located at 12 Irma Ave., o%ers educational career at Hofstra was too a package of 16 classes to teens for $288. good to pass up. !ese classes are low key and are Because he did not get the job o%er available for teens looking to have fun with until the end of the school year, a formal their friends while enjoying a relaxing closure to his time at Schreiber was not form of exercise. possible. !ey also o%er a vinyasa class that “Su&ce it to say, I loved my six years focuses on connecting breath with in Port Washington as the Principal of movement and joining the sun and moon’s Schreiber High School,” said Mr. Lewis. “I energies. shall forever be proud of those six years, !is class is an adult class but it draws the students I have come in contact with, in teens and is o%ered in varying priced the strong Schreiber sta%, and the Port packages. Washington community—for its resolute Yoga Life, the second yoga studio in commitment to quality education.” town, is located at 927 Port Washington In addition, Mr. Lewis has become Blvd. and also o%ers classes to teens. more involved with the William Henry !ere is a ten week series for $150 and Stamp Company, a small business involved teens are encouraged to drop in when they in exclusively selling postage stamps of have time for $20. the United Nations. He is now able to !e focus of this class is to teach teens devote more time to this endeavor and is the tools needed to manage the emotions preparing to put price lists on the Internet they face during a crucial transitional to make his business more accessible. stage in their lives. He is also able to spend more time !is involves building inner and performing leisurely activities including outer strength, breathing, relaxation, and photography and traveling. !is past fall, meditation. he took a beginner’s photography course Regardless of the type of yoga or during which he won second prize in a length of practice, yoga is an enjoyable landscape photo contest. and relaxing activity for adults and teens “I have always wanted to pursue Harry Paul alike. photography as a hobby and, as a At Om Sweet Om, residents attend weekly classes which are open to all ages “I love doing yoga because it is retirement gi$, received a wonderful new and fitness levels. The studio also offers classes specifically geared toward high strengthening and enjoyable,” said junior digital camera,” said Mr. Lewis. school students. Gillian Aiston. 16 THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 Senior Michael Graf ventures to India Who was Paul roofs, and have for the most part no fuel “I interacted with the TrickleUp sta$, BY Sahil Doshi or electricity, and absolutely no running the other board members on the trip, and D. Schreiber? Editor-in-Chief water,” said Graf. the women participants in the villages we Initially landing in the city of Kolkata, visited. I especially enjoyed interacting BY Cameron Tait-Ozer While most students were toiling away Graf traveled nine hours by train to the with the children in the village. Although Contributing Writer on last minute assignments and exams town of Purulia. From here, the group we could not really understand each other, prior to midterm week, one senior was took day trips to the rural countryside I had a great time playing with them and As students !ood up the steps and into boarding a !ight headed toward a distant visiting villages near the outskirts of showing them their pictures on our digital the school every morning, rarely do they land. In mid-January, senior Michael Purulia. cameras,” said Graf. think of the namesake of the school. Graf, along with his mother and other Graf was able to sit in on the women One of the highlights of the trip Students hear “Schreiber High School” members of the TrickleUp Board of participants’ Self-Help Group, which is was Graf’s opportunity to experience a resonating through the halls, yet who is Directors, traveled to Kolkata, India as led by TrickleUp sta$ members based in traditional regional dance. One night, Paul D. Schreiber? Mr. Schreiber’s story part of a social service program. India. All the women involved with this the group enjoyed a performance of is the American dream of a hardworking TrickleUp is an organization that organization, approximately 10-15 per the Chhau Dance, which is a tribute to man, successful and deserving of services the ultra-poor—those who live on village, convene on a weekly basis at these Shiva, one of the three main Hindu gods. recognition. less than $1.25 per day. "is organization sessions to receive training on livelihood "rough elaborate costumes and athletic Mr. Schreiber had an unfortunate provides its participants, mainly women, planning. maneuvers, the dancers illustrated a story childhood in the 1890s, marked by the seed capital grants, training, and savings Additionally, the women invest of good versus evil. tragedy of his mother’s death and then support in order to build sustainable approximately 30 rupees (less than one “We learned it takes three years his father’s. His stepmother relocated the livelihoods that are the catalysts for food dollar) in the group each week. "is to prepare for the dance, with many family to Allentown, Pennsylvania where security and economic well-being. "e functions as a sort of bank with the requirements including height and the family struggled #nancially. purpose of this trip was to invite the Board women having the ability to take out loans physical ability. "e dance was beautiful Mr. Schreiber assisted his family by of Directors, including Graf’s mother, to to invest in whatever they may need, and and elegant and a great representation of working in a print shop as an errand boy. the TrickleUp India Program for them to then repaying their loans with interest. Purulia’s culture,” said Graf. In order to #nance his dreams of going to see #rsthand the program at work. "is money can be used to send kids to With his stay in Kolkata, Purulia, and college, Mr. Schreiber saved up his income “I decided to attend this trip because school or buy new seeds for their land the surrounding rural villages, Graf was and was accepted into Bucknell University. it is not every day that you are o$ered to plots. able to take in a glimpse of Indian culture. He persevered and eventually graduated visit India. Although India is the largest Graf personally had the opportunity to From the lack of garbage cans in Kolkata at the age of 24. growing democracy and a thriving spend time with these women as a group, (a much more complicated process His years at college inspired Mr. capitalist economy, I had the opportunity and then meet with them individually, involving workers shoveling garbage is Schreiber to become a teacher. He took to visit tribal villages, where the people learning about their particular situations utilized instead) to the cacophony of loud education courses and joined a teacher’s live in homes made of mud with thatched and visiting their homes. horns and tra%c, he observed di$erences placement agency that landed him the from the American life. position of principal at Milford High “In stark contrast to New York School in Binghamton, New York. standards, where all business is conducted Mr. Schreiber was responsible for in black, gray, and white, everyone in being both a teacher and a principal. He Kolkata and especially in the villages, added a recreation program to prevent were dressed in an explosion of colors. students from “wandering” o$-campus Women took pride in their beautiful saris, during recess periods and introduced and most men wore western styled clothes suspension to the school. In 1917, Mr. with bright colors. One of the tribal Schreiber accepted the available principal women even asked us why our clothes had position at Port Washington High School. no color,” said Graf. "e high school was then located in what While absorbing the cultural is now the Landmark building. experience, Graf also recognized the In 1918, he married Ms. Dorothy importance of the TrickleUp organization Whitney in Port Washington. When Mr. and the freedom it provides to women Schreiber was dra&ed to # ght in World by enabling them to invest in and start a War I, teachers and students protested and business. his dra& was postponed. Mr. Schreiber “Overall, my visit was incredibly was active in the army for a few months inspiring and humbling. On the plane ride and returned promptly to school. back to New York, I considered how much A&er three years in the school district, I take for granted the food I eat every day, Mr. Schreiber was made superintendent. and sometimes throw out without thinking In the 1920s, the high school’s student Michael Graf about it. It was moving to understand count was increasing dramatically. Mr. Senior Michael Graf enjoyed interacting with local children and women in Kolkata that most of the women I visited were Schreiber ordered extensions to the in January. As part of the TrickleUp India Program, he learned about their living struggling to pay for themselves and their school, but it still proved too small for conditions and visited their homes. children to eat,” said Graf. the large number of students. "rough his proposal, the building we now know as Schreiber was built and opened to Accessibility? Not a problem for injured students students in 1929. During his tenure as superintendent,

BY Celine Sze winter and was on crutches, I used the tra%c in the halls. Mr. Schreiber passed many reforms for ramp,” said junior Candace Yap. “But since Most teachers are understanding and the high school. He added art, music, Staff Writer it was pretty far away from my locker, I try to assign homework and schedule the graphics, health and medical programs sometimes resorted to hopping up the class agenda so the injured student does and homemaking, business, automobile Whether the reason is athletics, an steps of the main entrance. "e snow also not miss crucial information. repair, and construction classes to the accident, or something else, students made the hallways slippery, which made it Students who su$er from injuries are academics-only curriculum. su$ering from broken limbs and other more di%cult to walk.” not allowed to participate in their regular He hired music professors to improve injuries are a common sight around "e school also provides elevators to gym classes. and showcase the school’s musical talent, school. avoid having people on crutches take the Instead, the gym teachers give written increasing the size of the orchestra. Because of the obvious restrictions stairs, which could lead to more injuries assignments pertaining to the current He established a school newspaper caused by physical handicaps, the school or congestion in the stairwells. unit, which have to be completed and called the Port Weekly. Using donated o&en works to aid injured students in Assistants with access to the elevator handed in by the end of the period. money, he also created the Bogart an attempt to make their time spent in key are provided with the student’s While the alternative assignments Scholarship, which is given annually to school easier. schedule, so they know when the student are o&en along the lines of summarizing a member of the graduating class for "ese injuries present di%culties: has a class on another level. articles on yoga or power walking, some academic excellence and outstanding wheelchairs and crutches make it “"e elevators were really helpful, but students object to this alternative form of leadership. challenging for students to go from class they sometimes made me late for class if physical education. Additionally, Mr. Schreiber created to class and conduct their usual business. the assistant did not come right away to “I think it is kind of pointless to make classes for special-needs students and Instead of struggling to go up the steps put the key in,” said Yap. “Also, I couldn’t us do written work because the whole hired the school’s #rst psychologist and of the main entrance or other doorways, study or do work in the library during my point of gym class is to be active,” said medical supervisor. those on wheelchairs or crutches can use o$ periods because I didn’t have access to junior Jane Marron. “I could have done Mr. Schreiber retired in 1952, and the ramp, which is located at the side of the elevator.” some type of workout with my arms rather just one year later, in 1953, the school the school near the atrium, to enter or exit To further ease transportation, the than just sit in front of a computer.” was dedicated to him. Paul D. Schreiber the building. school permits students to leave #ve died in 1974, leaving a legacy and a school “When I broke my right #bula in the minutes early from classes to avoid the dedicated to the American dream. THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 17

Creation of Australia fascinated the audience

Perextremely representative of what something you usually get BY Hannah Fagen people would have worn at that time. at the high school level.” Assistant News Editor Although the production touched Cast members worked upon extremely serious subjects such with Ms. May on a regular Convicts, o!cers, a colony, and a as hangings and death, valuable comic basis in order to perfect play. In a few words, this is Timberlake relief was provided by Dabby Bryant their dialects for the Wertenbaker’s play Our Country’s Good, (sophomore Delia Van Praag) and senior production. which was performed by the Department Kyra Schor as both Captain Jemmy “Learning an accent of Performing Arts from Feb. 3-5. Campbell and Meg Long. was kind of annoying at "e play is based upon the true story of On the more serious side, touching $rst, because it was like the “First Fleet” of prisoners and o!cers performances were given by junior Kalia relearning how to speak shipped from England to create a penal Lay as Duckling Smith and sophomore in a way, but, a%er we colony in Australia. Julia Bain as Mary Brenham. Each got used to it, the accents "e story begins in the colony, at actress developed a unique character, and actually became pretty fun modern-day Sydney, when Second provided a vital role to the success of the to speak in. It was like we Lieutenant Ralph Clark (junior Kevin play. were completely di#erent Roberts) attempts to put on a production “I think I had a very strong group people,” said Lay. of George Farquhar’s play, "e Recruiting of actors that I had gotten to know and "e accents were O!cer, with an all convict cast. worked with for the past three years, and an interesting addition "ere is much controversy within I thought they were up for the challenge,” to the performance. the group of British o!cers surrounding said Ms. Nelson. Although in many cases the production, but in the end, the show Because of the play’s distinct setting, they enhanced the work must go on. "roughout the process of proper accents were deemed necessary for and made the play more rehearsing "e Recruiting O!cer, many the production. realistic, imperfect accents of the convicts undergo changes and “Every single one of the characters of a few characters made become more mature, civil, and rational. speaks in dialect. Standard British, some dialogue di!cult to “"e major theme is the power that Cockney, Irish, Scottish, and French understand. theater has to transform people to make Patois. In order to do that, originally I was Perhaps the best accent them feel that they are di#erent from going to try to obtain dialect tapes and belonged to Roberts. themselves,” said director Ms. Christine try to work from that,” said Ms. Nelson. Perfect or not, audience Nelson. “"en, I found out about Ms. Elise May, members noticed the hard "e play was extremely well executed a professional dialect coach, who is a work on the part of the Harry Paul in many aspects. "e sets were simplistic parent, and also works for the district. actors. The convincing dialect of junior Kevin Roberts yet realistic, and the costumes for both She provided professional level training “A play should make (Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark) and others showed the British o!cers and prisoners were for them with the dialects. "at is not you understand something hard work of all involved. new. If it tells you what you already know, you leave it as ignorant A%er college, I was in the play twice as an as you went in.” "is line was spoken by actress. I had some amazing experiences character John Weisenhammer (senior being in the cast of this show,” said Ms. Andy Lieberman). Our Country’s Good Nelson. did just that; for both the actors involved In addition to her personal preferences, and the audience members, in the form of Ms. Nelson selected this play for its a history lesson. ensemble qualities. Because the play is based upon the “It is an amazing ensemble piece. I true story of the “First Fleet,” many of the don’t like to do shows where there is one characters in the show are based on real star and everyone else has tiny parts. I individuals who lived during this time prefer to do ensemble pieces, and this is period. an amazing one,” said Ms. Nelson. “It de$nitely brought a whole new level All in all, this play wowed audiences of understanding to the play. We were with its interesting historical background, able to gain a whole new dimension to our unique characters, and dialects, which characters by learning about what actually are not always the de$ning qualities of happened to people in their situation Schreiber productions. It was truly a during that time period,” said Lieberman. unique performance. “It’s not o%en that a role really consumes “It was by far the most unusual play you in such a way that you seemingly travel I’ve ever been a part of. We had to not back in time to relate to the character.” only create characters, but also had to

Harry Paul To Ms. Nelson, selecting this show was work on dialects and understanding the no random act. history of the people we were portraying,” Performances by sophomore Delia Van Praag (Dabby Bryant) and senior Andy “I became familiar with this show said Van Praag. Lieberman (John Wisehammer) added to the authenticity of the production in one when I was in college. I read the script of the best plays put on by the Department of Performing Arts in years. and I saw it on Broadway and I loved it. 18 THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 Justin Bieber fails to make a statement in his movie

BY Jess Greenwald and Karan Zoria

Staff Writer & Contributing Writer

Many Beliebers will be ecstatic to hear that their favorite child celebrity has !nal- ly come out with his own movie. "e !lm takes you through the rather uneventful and formulaic success of Bie- ber’s musical career. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is a !lm solely for Bieber’s fans. Never Say Never is a promotional en- tertainment reel for Bieber’s future career. "e !lm begins with a montage of the superstar’s earliest YouTube videos to his very !rst sold out concert. Director John Chu takes you through various interac- tions between Bieber and his manage- ment team. A majority of the movie deals with Bieber’s 2010 world tour while a slight portion reenacts his rise to stardom. "e movie is cleverly woven to express the tension between his instant success and his determination to remain a normal 16-year-old teenager. "e movie documents the spread of “Bieber Fever” through various areas of the world. "e viewer gains an inside look into the marketing genius of those around the singing sensation and Chu www.wallpaperhd.org does a good job to bring out the excite- ment that is present at Bieber’s concerts. Never Say Never - Other celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and Sean Kingston make guest appear- ances in this documentary. "e movie in- the other hand, will !nd the 100 minutes does not have to put great thought into expect anything special. If people are able cludes home video footage of Bieber, the well worth the money as they watch their watching the movie; Never Say Never is to get over their dislike for the child star, screaming of crazy fans, and the hectic favorite singer perform endlessly. pure Hollywood entertainment. Its 3D ef- they may actually !nd some entertain- backstage atmosphere. Many will be surprised to discover that fects add a great deal to the movie’s value. ment value. Chu creates a hybrid pop "e !lm never actually gives you a Justin Bieber: Never Say Never actually Chu’s experience with 3D motion culture documentary and marketing ma- sense of the young star because all the received decent reviews. Moviefone gave captured !lms—he directed the Step Up chine meant to promote and sell Bieber’s interviews with Bieber seem scripted. the !lm an incredible 93 percent based on series—was evident in the e$ects. He suc- image. A#er leaving the movie people will have fan views and only a mere 54 percent from cessfully captures the excitement of Bie- For anyone interested in seeing Justin no sense of Bieber, despite the fact that critics’ reviews. ber’s journey through his use of real foot- Bieber: Never Say Never, know that all im- they sat through an hour and 40 minute Regardless of its clichéd and predict- age and panoramic shots. pressions from the movie will be based on documentary on the kid. Beliebers, on able plot, the !lm serves its purpose. One When walking into this movie, do not preconceived notions of Bieber himself. Both adorable and lovable, this Shakespeare twist is a hit

BY Katie Fishbin and Lily Weisberg ness. Most people will not regret seeing Capulet, named as they were in Shake- small backyard for the rest of her life. Ju- this charming 3D-animated !lm. speare’s original, both have a collection of liet, however, sees a magni!cent looking Staff Writers "e story takes place in modern day gnomes decorating their communal back- &ower in the Montague backyard. As Ju- London on Verona Drive at a combined yard. "e Montagues have their house in liet is inches away from it, she !nds some- William Shakespeare’s tragic romance two-person house, similar to the classic only blue, inside and out, while the Capu- one else who is on his own adventure. It gets a garden gnome twist in this fun Romeo and Juliet story. "e Woman and let household is embellished in all red. is Gnomeo. movie, the newest from Disney. Gnomeo the Man who live in this house detest each "e story begins with the daily lives When they see each other, they lock and Juliet is the beloved story that we all other and have extreme opposites in taste, of the gnome families, who come alive. eyes and know it is love at !rst sight. "is know twisted with humor and playful- especially in color. Ms. Montague and Mr. Gnomeo and his best friend Benvolio are scene is over-the-top cheesy, perfect for constantly battling the plot and mood of the movie. with the rude and ob- "roughout the ! lm, the two love- noxious Tybalt from birds spend any amount of time they can the Capulet side. with each other. "ey meet a few new "e concept of us- friends, such as the &amingo, while they ing garden gnomes are trying to !nd places to hide. "e side was adorable and characters were, in fact, even more lovable made the movie lik- than the main ones. "ey were a quirky, able and lighthearted. well-cast addition. "is family !lm that Listening to Elton John’s famous hit takes a classic and “Saturday” played in the big battle scene brings it down to a between Gnomeo and Tybalt was also en- level suitable for very joyable. "e soundtrack for the !lm was young children. fantastic and really set the mood for the While the two scenes. sides are occupied Since the movie is aimed towards chil- with their games, Ty- dren, the ending is not as dreadful as the balt’s cousin, Juliet, is actual Romeo and Juliet. Generally, Gno- living out her boring meo and Juliet is a great family comedy. life with her nanny, All ages can enjoy this light-hearted a jolly frog, in the !lm based on the well-known play by depths of the Capulet Shakespeare. Although it is “G” rated, the allmoviephoto.com side of the lawn. Her older audience laughed out loud as well. Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) meet some unconvential friends, such as father constantly tells It is de!nitely worth seeing if you are in - her that she is naïve the mood for an amusing animated !lm. and must stay in their THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 19 Skins epitomizes MTV’s stereotype with a trashy show

BY Bethia Kwak

Assisstant A&E Editor

Traveling all the way from Britain, Skins has stormed its way through the United States mass media. Originally, the show was started in Britain but due to its massive popularity, producers have remade it for the United States. Skins focuses on a group of teenagers in New York City, translated from a similar group in Bristol of the original. Producers speci!cally did not want the show to focus around petty things such as romance "ings and getting cut from the cheerleading team. #e show is not meant to paint us a picture of happy, innocent teenagers. Rather, we are met with eating disorders, dangerous drugs, sex, and parties. And that is what entices many teenagers to watch the show. It is relatable. Even the actors are around our age. We are not watching adults way in their twenties play teenagers. In fact, the oldest actor in the group is about 17. Many of the writers of the show frequently consult with real teens of about the same age, so the script is more www.mtv.com realistic. Skins However, many critics have bashed the only paints the audience a picture of what really happens in our society. show, calling it “trashy” and “worthless.” #ey believe Skins stresses the wrong is able to convey its message more clearly. be directly or drastically in"uenced by watching raw and crude scenarios, our morals. #e American version is good, but it is one show, especially since the show o$en !rst reaction is to dislike the show. But #e show could potentially be sued a poorer copy of the British Skins,” said pictures the negative consequences of bad in reality, there is a lot of be learned out of for child pornography a$er showing the junior Melissa Naschek. decision making. the show and it does provide a good dose rear end of one of the teenage actors. But In Europe, the media restrictions are “People are making too big of a deal of entertainment,” said Naschek. the critics fail to see the true message of much more relaxed. Because of this, the out of Skins. Because we are not used to the show. #e characters in the show do original Skins has more profane language usually end up facing consequences for and even more nudity. Yet this is hardly their actions. a big deal there as it is only meant to It should be brought to attention that enhance the show. the show is rated TV-MA. #is means Viewers and critics need to realize that that the material might not be suitable here in the United States, we are much for viewers under 17 and that the viewers more conservative when it comes to the have been warned. rules of what we are allowed and what Fans of both the original and the new we are not allowed to see. It is time to show agree on one thing though: the recognize that the world is not as reserved original was much better. as it o$en is in the media. “I initially started watching the Many argue that more profanity American version, but one of my friends would encourage the impressionable to introduced me to the British one. #e act illicitly, but the truth of the matter is show in Britain is more entertaining and that would not happen. Teens will not Motörhead stays strongs with 20th album formula as the classics it produced in BY Kyle Manzione years past. #e opening track, “Born Assisstant A&E Editor to Lose,” has an almost “Ace of Spades”- esque ri& and features the same gritty, fast #ree years a$er their well-received feel that fans of the band have learned to album Motörizer, heavy metal and hard expect. #e album’s sound is certainly rock pioneers Motörhead return with not a surprise as Motörhead has not an album reminiscent of the band’s past made a career of reinventing itself. #e years. Motörhead is most famous for its familiarity, however, has de!nitely made 1980 album Ace of Spades that reached fans faithful to the band and given them gold status only a year later and produced the promise of a consistent delivery when a titular track that, even today, is one of it comes to the band’s music. the most recognizable songs in hard rock. #is consistency is the case with heavy Its 2010 album, #e World is Yours, ri&s like in “Waiting for the Snake,” or the contains many tracks that remind listeners typical hard and fast sound of “Devil’s in of its early-eighties heyday, an album that My Hand,” as well as “Get Back in Line.” both musicians (including the likes of Top to bottom, the album’s ten tracks Megadeth bassist David Ellefson as well as are well-received for similar reasons that heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne) and much of the band’s music has been for fans alike have recognized as substantial many years: consistency, familiarity, and evidence that a$er a career spanning relentlessness. nearly !ve decades, Motörhead remains A criticism of the album by some relevant and in"uential in the present day fans is in the aforementioned fact that hard rock scene. Motörhead’s music is predictable and #e album itself follows a recipe does not o&er much of anything new for consistent with most of Motörhead’s music listeners. However a$er 20 albums and over the years. #e band’s incredible such a long career, this criticism seems a twentieth studio album follows a similar bit silly. 20 THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 All the way from Britain, Shameless does not disappoint

BY Brett Fishbin jobs or giving people false urine samples in exchange for food. Sports Editor Ian, in a quiet and understated performance by Cameron Monaghan, is With several hit shows such as Dexter, a tough and resilient high schooler. In Weeds, and Californication, Showtime the pilot it is revealed that although he expanded its array of dramas with a new is a closeted homosexual, Ian is still in series called Shameless. Based on the the local ROTC program, an interesting popular British show, the series revolves play on the recent battles about the now- around Frank Gallagher (William H. extinct “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Macy), a single father of six children. Due Although some of the character’s to his alcoholism, the six children are le! con#icts have already been explored, his to fend for themselves in almost every internalized issues will surely come to a possible way. head soon. Although the new series has extremely "e $rst $ve episodes of the new show large shoes to $ll, the executive producer have received great praise from fans and and creator of the original series has stated critics alike, who have noted the show’s that the American version is much darker, dark humor and subtle nuances of family focusing more attention on poverty and life. the struggles of a family on the brink of Perhaps the most interesting character collapse. of the series is Frank. Although it seems Among the array of colorful children, like it would be a di&cult task to root for www.thevoiceo!v.com Fiona and Ian Gallagher stand out. Fiona a bitter drunk, Macy does a fantastic job Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy) is a poor irresponsible father of six children, portrayed by Emmy Rossum, serves as forcing the viewer to root for him. In this whom he abandons and leaves to raise themselves. the matriarch of the family and does anti-hero role, he portrays a man who everything she possibly can to help the is drunk, rude, angry, and hostile, yet from more pleasant characters, Macy’s episode achieved a perfect combination of family stay on its feet, from working odd lovable at the same time. In a turn away performance as Frank is at once dark and comedy and drama and centered around comedic. the family’s neighbors, serving as a break Classic Album: Paranoid: Black Sabbath While he clearly loves his family and can from the problems that the family goes be endearing at times, Frank’s alcoholism through daily. succumbing to drug addictions upon and irresponsibility make it hard to see the While Shameless has certainly gotten returning from war. "ese songs contain character in a wholly positive light, which o% to a solid start, hopefully its success something that seems to be lacking in is a re#ection of the feelings the children will continue. However, so far, it seems much of rock today—a message in their have for their father. that Showtime has seen far more success lyrics, which serves as both a criticism and In a recent episode called “"ree Boys,” moving a British show to America than a warning to people of various destructive Frank struggles with the notion that he MTV’s blundered Skins has experienced. habits. is in need of a testicular biopsy a!er a With a great set of characters, astoundingly Proving that the band has an array doctor discovers a “third passenger.” His odd plots, and heart warming morals, the of talent, the track “Rat Salad” allowed insecurities take over, and he has di&culty Shameless creators have chosen a fantastic for drummer Bill Ward to step into the accepting the fact that he may be ill. "is mold to follow. spotlight for a moment with a minute- long drum solo, proving that thunderous Grammy performances surprise viewers drumming is just as important as catchy guitar ri%s. “Planet Caravan,” stands out Doctor.” BY Morgan Quigley for its slow and mellow atmosphere, and Two of the greatest rappers of today BY Kyle Manzione its eerie sound is one that is certain to A&E Editor with two incredible female vocalists put Assisstant A&E Editor stick with you. on a spectacular show that viewers were "e last track on the album “Fairies A!er last year’s mediocre performances, lucky to see. A!er the release of its debut album, Wear Boots,” is rumored to have been viewers of the 53rd Annual Grammy "e best performance of the night, it seemed that Black Sabbath had set inspired by a dangerous run in with a Awards did not know what to expect from however, was a song otherwise known the grounds for heavy metal. "e music group of skinheads that nearly ended up the show. as “Forget You,” by Cee Lo Green and pioneers released their sophomore album in disaster for the band. As always, the Grammys tend to be Gwyneth Paltrow. Cee Lo’s feather out$t Paranoid, which is o!en regarded as the "e skinheads were referred to in the more about the performances than the with the puppets in the background greatest heavy metal album of all time, song as “fairies,” which was intended in a actual awards. provided a great scene for one of the in 1970. It pushed the boundaries of the derogatory manner. "e song is speculated "is is a good thing because seeing best songs of 2010 and a song that truly sound and in#uenced an unimaginable as recalling incident. people come up and win awards and make represented the year as a whole. amount of rock and heavy metal bands for "e title track on the album, “Paranoid,” long speeches can get redundant. It is the Despite the excellent performances, decades to come. certainly has the most memorable elaborate performances that really make the show was still an awards show. A "e now 40-year-old album is certainly and catchy guitar ri% a!er “Iron Man.” the Grammys a spectacle to watch and this night that was supposed to belong to best known for featuring the track “Iron Lacking in time in the studio, the band year was no exception. Eminem turned out to be full of surprises. Man,” the song about the villainous quickly came up with the song as well as Lady Gaga set a high standard early as Controversially, Lady Antebellum’s “Need social outcast seeking revenge. It features lyrics. she was carried on to the stage in an egg You Now” took home Record of the Year de$nitely one of the most famous and A!er playing the guitar lick from and performed “Born this Way.” Muse and Song of the Year, beating out Eminem recognizable guitar ri%s in history “Paranoid,” the entire writing and performed “Uprising,” which featured in both categories. Esperanza Spalding (I (perhaps only second to Deep Purple’s recording of the song is said, by members many revolutionaries “dancing” in the still do not know who this is) won Best “Smoke On "e Water”). of the band, to have taken only about 20 streets. "is may have had something to New Artist. She out competed the likes Despite the fact that “Iron Man” may minutes. do with the recent riots that took place in of Justin Bieber and Drake. Emeinem did be the only song the vast majority of A!er changing the album name to Egypt. win awards for Best Solo Rap Performance people know from the album, Paranoid Paranoid, the band had, in less than Other big-name performances with “Not Afraid,” and Best Rap Album, is nothing short of a masterpiece. "e a week, recorded one of the most included Justin Bieber and Usher, and Recovery. album begins with the eight minute track in#uential albums in music history. Any Bob Dylan still rocking out at the ripe It was a pleasant surprise to see "e “War Pigs/Luke’s Wall.” present day hard rock or heavy metal old age of 69. However “Maggie’s Farm,” Suburbs by Arcade Fire win Album of Black Sabbath’s addition to the mass band owes its career at least partially to one of the most revolutionary songs in the Year. It was very deserving, but quite anti-war sentiment in music in the 60s this groundbreaking album that helped rock history coming on right before Katy unexpected. and 70s, “War Pigs/Luke’s Wall” is an to shape the landscape and bring about Perry’s “Teenage Dream” was quite a weird "ough some of the awards given out anti-war song with a great deal of political many new trends in music. pairing. Mick Jagger of "e Rolling Stones may have been highly debatable, the show commentary, criticizing politicians and "e musical veterans have since put on a great performance, he too in his itself was one of the best that the Grammys government o&cials of the time for their disbanded, yet lead singer Ozzy Osbourne late sixties, proving that old people can has put on. "ere was no drama—just a warmongering tendencies and the utter is consistently known to perform songs still be cool, sort of. lot of great and diverse performances and atrocity that is war itself. from the album in live shows with his "e tribute to Aretha Franklin was a music. "e theme of war and world turmoil solo band. Despite the fact that the band very touching moment as women, such as "e night had a little of everything; is consistent throughout several songs on members’ best days are behind them, with Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, and great music, a joke about Miley Cyrus, the album, including “Electrical Funeral,” a possible reunion on the horizon, fans Martina McBride, took the stage. courtesy of Seth Rogan, outstanding which details the disasters of nuclear will always hope to hear any of these eight One of the best performances of the performances, and an overall great, warfare, as well as “Hand of Doom,” an tracks as long as they are able to get on night came from the Eminem, Dr. Dre, respectable atmosphere. It was a must anti-heroin song with a haunting melody stage. Rihanna, and Skylar Grey mash-up of watch for any music fan, regardless of that was inspired by Vietnam veterans “Love the Way You Lie” and “I need a taste. THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 21 Super Bowl gives students reason to celebrate Winter Track Update

championship, even has a website just to earlier hit songs from the past decade such BY BY Jacob Eisensberg Aaron Brezel re-watch the commercials shown during as “Lets Get It Started” and “Pump It.” In Staff Writer Staff Writer the game. addition, short performances by rap artist “I watch the Super Bowl solely for the Usher and former Guns ‘n’ Roses guitarist $ e culmination of the NFL football commercials,” said senior Will Levine. Slash highlighted hal" ime. Winter track is a sport that requires season, the Super Bowl, is a sporting Along with all of the commercials Even though many watch the Super steadfast commitment and fortitude from event said to be watched by about 85 per- come sponsors. Companies sponsor Bowl only for the hal" ime show, there is its athletes. $ ese athletes must endure cent of the entire nation. However, some the kicko% , the game, the hal" ime show, no guarantee that it’s going to please. harsh conditions from both the weather viewers couldn’t guess at the names of the the presentation of the trophy, the MVP “$ e lighting e% ects and the people and the indoor environment in which quarterbacks of the two competing teams award, and so on. dancing on the ground for the Black Eyed they o" en practice. $ is season has prov- (Aaron Rodgers for the Green Bay Packers $ is year’s hal" ime performance was Peas performance were really cool,” said en especially grueling. However, despite and Ben Roethlisberger for the Pittsburgh one of the most anticipated shows. It was junior Meghan Ferris. “But it turned out setbacks, both the varsity girls and boys Steelers). Between the commercials, half- performed by the Black Eyed Peas, the to be far worse than I expected, primarily track teams have jumped these hurdles time performances, and of course, the par- ! rst twenty-! rst century group to appear because of electrical problems.” and continued their course to a successful ties, the Super Bowl has been transformed during hal" ime since the Janet Jackson Admittedly, a large percentage of season. into a media extravaganza that can over- ! asco in 2004. America still watches the Super Bowl for $ e boys track team has had a lucra- shadow the actual purpose of the event. “I watch the Super Bowl speci! cally for football. However, the excessive media tive campaign. Every single event the In addition to holidays, birthdays, the hal" ime show,” said sophomore Laura control, advertisements, and other venues team entered in has produced medals. and Saturday nights, the Super Bowl has DeBruin. with which the Super Bowl attempts to Several runners have even ranked in the become a reason to party. Watching the $ e Black Eyed Peas opened with a garner more viewers may serve as a threat Conference Championships. $ ese ath- game at a friend’s house has become a reg- mash-up of “I Gotta Feeling” and “Boom to its original purpose: watching great letes are senior Dean Goodspeed, who ular occurrence on Super Bowl Sunday. Boom Pow.” $ ey also sang some of their football. placed sixth in the 300m event with a time “I’ve been going to my friends house of 39.5 seconds as well as in the long jump for the past couple years,” said sophomore event with a distance of 19 feet 2.25 inch- Jon Bellon. “It’s nice to have something to es; juniors Michael Au, who placed ! " h in do during the Super Bowl, even when the the 55m event with a time of 6.9 seconds; Jets aren’t in it.” Paolo Bertolotti, who placed third in the Some Super Bowl parties might not 600m event with a time of 1:29.80 min- even include watching the game. “I like utes; Taylor Titcomb, who placed third in going to Super Bowl parties for the peo- the 3200m event with a time of 10:02.50 ple and the food, but I’m really not that minutes; and sophomore Sid Kakkar, who interested in football,” said junior Sarah placed fourth in the 1000m event with a Matero. time of 2:43:40 minutes. At the 4x800m If you asked anyone what they looked relay event, with freshman Leo Potters most forward to about the Super Bowl, and sophomores Kakkar, Jackson Lath- besides the football, their answer would rop, and Nick Sapountiz, the Vikings also be the commercials. $ e advertising placed second in the Conference Cham- agencies pull out all the stops to make pionship. the best, funniest, and most memorable $ e team’s success can be attributed commercials. Each commercial this year to its commitment. Weather permitting, cost a whopping $3 million per 30-sec- athletes practice outside in frigid temper- ond slot. Fox, the provider for this year’s atures when most students are bundled in Elana Galassi scarves and hats. However, because of recent weather complications, the team has had to prac- Captain’s Corner: Harry Weinstein, Varsity Wrestler tice indoors. $ e hallways of Schreiber, which have become the team’s practice tense sport in the school. an appearance in your ! nal season as a grounds, have caused injuries to many of BY Dan Miller Viking? the team’s members. It seems that even Assistant Features Editor DM: What does a wrestler have to do in setbacks have not slowed down the team’s order to make weight? HW: $ ere was no ‘fro because if it did momentum. make an appearance, it would just have to “Despite injures and atrocities in the Dan Miller: Harry, long time since HW: A wrestler needs to keep a strict be under a skull cap. $ at’s no way to treat weather, every single athlete was able to ! rst semester gym class, how’ve you been diet. He has to eat a lot of carbohydrates the ‘fro. improve his times by the end of the sea- lately? and proteins and drink a lot water. $ e son,” said Head Coach Mr. Patrick Fara- key to making weight is to try to lose DM: As a former member of the ‘fro day. Harry Weinstein: Good, good. a certain amount a few days before the club myself, I can agree that under no cir- $ e girls track team has experienced match instead of trying to lose it all the cumstances should the curls be capped. similar success. During the Conference DM: How did you get started in wres- night before. Might there be a chance yours returns for Championships, sophomore Laura Brooks tling? the Gambol? placed second in the 55m event with a time DM: What foods did you have to cut of 7.60 minutes. In the 55m high hurdle HW: I was ! rst introduced to the sport out of your diet to slim down? HW: As much as I want the ‘fro back event, junior Kathleen Devine placed when I was in second grade; my brother and as much as everybody else needs it, I fourth with a time of 10.10 seconds in wrestled for the high school team. I HW: Almost everything sugary and think my girlfriend would kill me. the 300m event; freshman Joelle Feinberg joined the PYA wrestling program when fatty — de! nitely no junk food. You can’t placed second in the 600m event with a I entered third grade. eat or drink too much of anything, really. DM:$ anks again for the interview time of 1:44.80 minutes; sophomore Ash- and have a breezy second semester. ley Pollack placed ! " h in the 1000m with DM: What was it like to watch your DM: I went to watch you compete, a time of 3:26.30 minutes; sophomore brother wrestle? and a" er you had won, you looked scary HW: Not a problem, and thanks, you Rebecca Hertz placed ! rst in the 1500m — your intensity was through the roof. too. walk event; and sophomore Allegra Mal- HW: It was cool especially since the What gets you so into the zone? donado placed ! " h in the 3000m. Many team was really good back then. It was of the relay events also met success. cool to know that my brother was the HW: Sometimes I listen to music, other “We are a young team with a lot of tal- leader of them all. times I think of all of the people who are ent,” said Coach Mr. Bruce MacDonald. watching me and how they deserve to see “$ e season has shown that the team has DM: I’m not sure the rest of the school me wrestle my best. $ is is the last sport a lot of talent and a lot of progress.” understands how grueling practice is. Can I will ever do, so I might as well give it my In fact, two eighth graders, Neve you walk me through a typical a" ernoon? all. Devine and Laura Russo, have already made an impact on the team. HW: First we warm up and stretch. We DM: Does this mean you’re not going Another new addition to the team then drill certain moves very hard for an into professional European handball? Del who has had immediate impact has been hour, a" er which we go over some tech- Gais will be crushed. Coach Mr. Jeremiah Pope. nique for 30 minutes. For the last hour “Coach Pope taught us all his special of practice, we wrestle full matches against HW: Unfortunately, I’m not. $ ere’s al- techniques for warm-ups and how to im- each other followed by conditioning, ways underwater basket weaving, though. prove our racing,” said sophomore Nicole which usually ends with the team running Ziv. a lot of sprints. Wrestling is the most in- DM: Why didn’t we see the ‘fro make Jen Cangemi 22 THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Josh Feshbach Laura Brooks

BY David Katz Feshbach’s return revitalized the Vi- BY Will Zhou “All of my coaches have helped me kings. He scored 11 points in his "rst become a great runner,” said Brooks. “!ey Staff Writer game back against East Meadow on Jan. Sports Editor push all of us to run our best and get the 10, and the Vikings were down by just most out of our practices.” Although there have been few high one at the beginning of the fourth quar- A bang. Eight seconds. !e "nish !is kind of perseverance is what’s points in the Vikings boys basketball sea- ter. Yet Feshbach’s return was not enough line. !at is what most races are like necessary for success for runners; however, son thus far, the team is showing a great to propel the Vikings to their "rst win for girls winter track captain sophomore winter season makes becoming a great deal of promise for the future. !eir ros- as they were outscored 15-5 in the "nal Laura Brooks. Having run track since runner especially di%cult. ter is "lled with young talent and none quarter of play. seventh grade, Brooks has used her four “!e hardest season is winter because of these players are more promising than In his second game back, Feshbach years on the track team to become an we’re in the hallways,” said Brooks. “Last point guard junior Josh Feshbach. led the Vikings into overtime against All-Conference runner this year. !e year we were outside all the time, but it was Feshbach transferred from Friends Hicksville with a game-high 16 points, co-captain mainly runs three individual always below freezing. Whether you have Academy this past year and has already es- closing out the fourth quarter comeback events, the 55m, 100m, and 200m. She to run indoors on a bad surface or outdoors tablished himself as a predominant part of with an 11-2 run. Although they eventu- also participates in the 4x1, 4x2, and 4x4 with as much clothing as you can pile on the Vikings basketball program. Despite ally lost the game, the Vikings put up a relays. yourself, it’s not as good as practice in the the the team’s record, Feshbach began the strong "ght and this was a signal of good “I’m always really nervous before a spring.” season solidly; in his "rst "ve games he av- things to come. race,” said Brooks. “But a#er the race, Because the winter track team is smaller eraged almost 10 points per game in addi- Just a week later, on Jan. 18, the Vi- I feel great. It’s like what they call that than that in the spring, the team has become tion to directing the Vikings o$ense. kings were able to secure their "rst win of runner’s high. But, when I’m running, I extraordinarily tight-knit. However, Feshbach’s strong start was the season against Plainview JFK. Fesh- don’t really think of anything. I’m just in “Everyone is just really close,” said halted abruptly by an ankle injury that he bach dominated the game, scoring 11 the moment and "nishing the event.” Brooks. “We’re getting home at 11:30 or su$ered in the Vikings sixth game against points and dealing out 7 assists, but his Brooks has made it to Counties 12 a.m. from meets, so we’re just with each Herricks. biggest impact was on defense. Feshbach every season that she has participated other so much. Even though it’s individual His injury le# a void in the team that grabbed a game-high 8 rebounds, which in track. Her performance is especially events everyone knows and supports each was evident in their next two games. In helped the Vikings maintain control. notable simply because of the sport she other.” their "rst game without Feshbach, on “!is was a big moment in our sea- competes in. Brooks placed "#h in the 55m event Dec. 23, the Vikings fell to Massapequa son,” said Feshbach. “I think we’re "nally “No one becomes a track star in one at the County Championships on Feb 8. 68-39 and by the time the fourth quarter starting to grow as a team.” season,” said Head Coach Ms. Virginia !e team is now preparing for the State rolled around the team was trailing by 21 McMahon. “It takes hard work, and Championships. points. Laura is starting to put !e Vikings’ predicament, however, all the pieces of the could have been much worse. Feshbach puzzle together.” was injured right before December break, “Brooks works and this extra time proved to be vital to tremendously hard,” his comeback. He missed 20 days of play said Coach Mr. but only one game during that span. Jeremiah Pope. “She “I really think we caught a break,” Fesh- dedicated herself bach said. “!is is the type of injury you during o$-season and can’t play around with and the additional went to the gym to run time o$ really helped my recovery.” and train in the fall, Perhaps the person who bene"tted the when they don’t have most from this break was Head Coach Mr. track.” Sean Dooley who was able to ease Fesh- However, Brooks bach back into the lineup without haste, Port Light also acknowledges which could have resulted in further in- Junior Josh Feshbach is one of the that the coaches Elana Galassi jury to Feshbach and could have possibly main bright spots for the basketball were essential for her Sophomore track star Laura Brooks practices her long ended his season. team this season. success. distant running in preparation for the next meet. With a season of learning complete, the Vikings hope to contend next season grams to hone her skills. scoring 13 of her 16 points in the fourth op, whether it is on AAU teams or summer BY Dan Miranda It is odd for any program to have its quarter to lead them to victory. She also camps, before next season. Staff Writer full leadership come from juniors but, had eight steals and two rebounds. somehow, the Vikings this season have Kerr, a captain, has been a staple of It’s been a season to forget for the girls done it. With no seniors, the Vikings the Vikings in the past and will be in the basketball team, which has won less than have had to trust each other. future. If Port Washington plans on con- one-third of its conference games this sea- !is year, more than others, Coach tinuing success in 2012, Kerr will be an son, "nishing with a losing record at 2-8 Mr. Dennis Trottier has preached the essential element. in conference, 5-10 overall. !e drop-o$ concept of family. !e team has not been a real threat in from last season is likely a result of the “We always get along o$ the court but the league because "nding a true scorer departure of a talented senior class that the challenge this season was putting it has le# a question mark. With alumna ‘10 graduated last June. together on the &oor,” said junior Ariana Emma Horowitz in college, the Vikings As the winter winds down, the girls Spagna. “Being a family is always our have had trouble recouping in more ways have a subpar record to show for their ef- motto so hopefully we can continue that than one. forts this year. !eir "nish in the stand- through the next season.” Her rebounding, leadership, and, ings will be near the bottom of Conference Inexperience has, at times, made its most importantly, point scoring, was the AA-II, but they made the journey with no mark as well. While juniors Hayley Kerr reason she was named one of the top 50 seniors and an abundance of underclass- and Rosenthal (both three-sport ath- players to watch in Nassau County last men. letes) lead the team as upperclassmen, season. “!e season was a little rough for us, the squad is "lled with holes. !ere is no denying, however, that but it was a growing year,” said junior Em- In the Vikings’ two conference wins, there is legitimate talent on the team this ily Rosenthal. “We are very young and Kerr and Rosenthal proved their lead- season. Freshman point guard Christina have a lot to learn about each other. It ership. !e team’s eight-point victory Leonard has already had two years of var- should be fun going on to next year with over Hicksville, 48-40, was headed by sity experience. Sophomore Ali Seltzer everyone on the team. Nobody is gradu- Kerr, who made six shots and four free was on the team last year as well. ating.” throws for a total of 16 points and two Almost half of the Vikings’ roster is Rosenthal has been an integral part of rebounds. taken up by freshmen, from Nicole Alech- the team this season. Her scoring is up In the other Vikings win, the girls de- man to Megan Murphy. Elana Galassi there with the most skilled on the team. feated Plainview JFK 37-30. Rosenthal Next season looks to be a valuable year Emily Rosenthal, one of Port’s leading She has also competed in summer pro- was the big contributor for the Vikings, for Coach Trottier and his group to devel- scorers, works on her free throws. THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 23 Calling the Shots: !e importance of loyalty in pro sports And if Rodgers had not waited patient- BY Katya Barrett ly for Brett Favre to leave, well, he prob- Features Editor ably wouldn’t have won that Super Bowl XLV ring. Look at Green Bay quarterback Aaron !ese players personify the principle Rodgers, who has played three seasons of working hard when doing well, and as a second stringer before "nally getting working even harder when you’re not. the chance to start. Look at Ryan Giggs, !roughout their careers, instead of run- who holds the Manchester United club ning away, these players have helped their records for most competitive appearances teams through the rough patches. Loyalty and most team trophies. Look at Mariano in sports is de"ned by players like Rodgers Rivera, who has accumulated the second- and Giggs and Rivera, players who work most saves in Major League Baseball his- their hardest every day, not just for them- tory during his time playing for the Yan- selves, but for their teams and their fans. kees. !e rewards of loyalty seem clear. As While these athletes excel in di#erent a general rule, it appears that those who sports, there is a common trait that they stick with their teams through good times www.Liverpoolfc.tv all share: loyalty. and bad come out as the victors in the The British club Liverpool celebrating a big win against one of its rivals, If Giggs had not stuck with United end. Chelsea. Its loyalty and teamwork is one of its most virtuous assets. through its poor run of form in the 1997- Unfortunately, disloyalty is also a 98 season, he probably wouldn’t be Eng- common theme throughout the sporting nity to be a beloved savior. Torres didn’t think was good enough won lish football’s most decorated player. If world. Too o$en, it seems, players desert A very similar situation occurred in 1-0. Rivera had thought that his coaches were the teams, teammates, and fans who have the English Premier League just this past As the Liverpool players and manager come to depend on them. month. !e fans of the Liverpool Foot- made clear a$er the match, the win wasn’t !is summer, LeBron James went ball Club were shocked, and then infuri- about Torres. It wasn’t about him leav- “As a general rule, it appears from being a member of the Cleveland ated, when Fernando Torres announced ing, and it wasn’t even about proving him that those who stick with their Cavaliers, to being a free-agent, to being a his desire to move to Chelsea, a desire wrong. It was about showing that loyalty, member of the Miami Heat. He rational- that directly contradicted his professions in the end, wins. teams through good times and ized his decision by citing reasons such as of love and loyalty to Liverpool at the be- !ere was just one Torres on the "eld. not wanting to carry the o#ense by him- ginning of January. His decision to move, !ere were 11 Liverpool players who were bad come out as the victors self and gaining the chance to win cham- he said, was not about money or loyalty, proud to wear their team’s shirts in the bad in the end. Unfortunately, pionships. it was about the need to win trophies and times as well as the good. He, however, forgot something that the need to win them now. !ey, like Torres, acknowledged that disloyalty is also a common should have factored into his decision: Of course, for the Liverpool fans, and Liverpool was not performing as well as it loyalty. He didn’t seem to care, or maybe even the Liverpool players, it was not near- should be. But instead of jumping ship, theme throughout the sporting even think, about how his move would ly that impersonal. With his move, Torres they played their hearts out. !e game world.” hurt his once-beloved Cavs. essentially said that Liverpool wasn’t good wasn’t just a loss for Torres, it was a win Instead of playing out his career in enough, at least not right now. for loyalty. Cleveland, where he was seen as a king, he In a twist of fate, Torres faced Liver- And as for Torres’ belief that he could wrong to convert him to a closer, he prob- deserted and became a villain. Although pool in his Chelsea debut on Feb. 6. And win a trophy with Chelsea this season? ably wouldn’t hold the MLB record for he may become an acclaimed champion during a game in which he only had two Liverpool, and loyalty, may have just postseason saves. this season, he has passed up the opportu- shots on goal in over 60 minutes, the team shown him he was wrong. Hockey team breaks through the ice and lands in States Uno!cial junior varsity team dedicated to making a strong run in the tourney

BY Drew Friedmn

Sports Editor

When the brand new Schreiber junior varsity hockey squad makes its move for the state title March 4–6 in Ithaca, New York, it will have a good idea of the level of competition that it will face. !is is be- cause the Vikings team has already played against and beaten local powerhouse Great Neck, which is ranked "rst on Long Island, with the Vikings in close second. Great Neck will be at Ithaca as well. In the Vikings’ "rst game against Great Neck this year, there was a sense of excite- ment on the ice. !e underdog Vikings skated hard and made use of their depth to stay in a tense, closely fought game, re- lying on two of the three team captains, juniors Nick Catrone and Tarou Du#y, to lead their scoring attack while junior goalie Jake Ades limited the damage on the defensive end of the rink, stopping a key penalty shot, among many others. Still, the Port team found itself down a goal with 30 seconds remaining. !at is when Du#y slipped through the Great Neck defense and put his sec- ond shot of the game past the opposing goaltender, sending the Port Washing- ton fans into cheers. !e result was a 5-5 Issac Batbayar score, which was how the contest ended. Eighth grader Scott McCann, left, and freshman Gavin Walsh, right, take a break from warm-up as their teammate does but- !e Vikings had established themselves terfly laps in preparation for the away meet against Massapequa which took place on Jan. 6. as a squad to be reckoned with on Long

Island. Jared Alper !e Port squad didn’t wait long to Junior Jared Alper (right) faces off against a Great Neck forward. Alper has been part of the Vikings dominant offensive prove its "rst result against Great Neck front this season, which has carried the team all the way to States with a 12-3-1 record. was no $uke. In what was undoubtedly their most important game of the season, omore Jacob Lublin. A succesful penalty and Massapequa. strong. the Vikings faced o# again against Great shot by Du#y added to the team’s success. “At the beginning of the season the Caruso, the team leader in goals with Neck and went on a scoring frenzy with Great Neck refused to go away, pound- record meant nothing,” said Ades. “If we 25, assists with 16, and points with 41, has key goals coming from Catrone and soph- ing the Vikings goal with shot a%er shot, ended up with a good record we would emerged as one of the league’s top four of- but in the end the have been happy but a bad one wouldn’t fensive players. Vikings came on top have le% us dissatis"ed.” Opponents o%en can’t concentrate on 8-5 against the team. Ades, who has had an outstanding sea- stopping him because his fellow captains With another signa- son as starting goaltender, logged six wins are big-time scoring threats as well. Du#y ture win under their to only two losses even though it is only has 19 goals, 14 assists, and 33 points, belts, the team mem- his "rst year playing the position. while Catrone has 17 goals, 12 assists, and bers had proved to !e key to the team’s record has been 29 points. Freshman Elliot Blat, the team’s the league and to its relentless o#ense, which hasn’t let up fourth-leading scorer with 16 goals, is tied themselves that they all season. Leading all JV teams in goals for the tenth spot in the league in that cat- could not only play with 129, the Vikings have their oppo- egory. with anyone but also nents thinking defensively every game. “!is team never gives up and that is beat them. “A lot of new guys have stepped up and what is most important about this season,” “Beating Great played a huge role to lead us to success,” said Ades. “We have our wonderful Coach Neck was a huge ac- said Ades. Linda Caruso to thank for that.” complishment,” said Coach Caruso and Derek Caruso’s sophomore Derek brother Owen are the coaches of the Caruso, one of three “This team never gives up and hockey team. Because the team is uno&- team captains. cial, the school provides it neither funding Despite having that is what is most important nor a coach. Even though this is their "rst upperclassmen on year coaching, the records show their suc- the team, the Vi- about this season,” said junior cess as coaches. kings were put into With a great team ethic and a willing- the JV division be- Jake Ades. “We have our won- ness to work hard on the ice, the Vikings cause the majority have been able to reach unprecedented of their players were derful Coach Linda Caruso to heights. u n d e r c l a s s m e n . “!is team was put together in order to Having put together thank for that.” give a wider variety of players from di#er- a record of 12-3-1 ent levels a chance to compete as a team,” with two games to said Catrone. go, they stand right “Every team we face comes out with a In other words, it was not assembled behind Great Neck’s defensive-minded strategy to try to stop with the idea of bringing home a state 12-3-2 record in the our o#ense,” said Du#y. championship. And yet, if the puck tum- Jared Alper standings, which is However, no team has managed to bles the Vikings’ way in Ithaca this March, Tarou Duffy (left) has an open view of the goal as opposing well ahead of Jer- completely stop the o#ense. !e Vikings a state championship is exactly what they team member from Great Neck tries to block from behind. icho, Sewanhaka, o#ense has consistently proven to be may wind up with. THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011 27

Jason Hubsher Alex Caprariello cord. instantly loved it,” said Caprariello. BY Drew Friedman BY Dan Miranda “Two years ago, we won the division Just on a whim, Caprariello played Sports Editor so we moved up into a division that in- Staff Writer so"ball, but now, she remains the cludes the best teams in the county,” said centerpiece of the team for years to come. Senior Jason Hubsher has learned that Hubsher. “As a result, we had some really Alex Caprariello is only a freshman Her leadership is, in the end, what will make when you’re a tennis champion, you have tough losses. But we have a lot of spots yet she has already played at the highest or break this team’s chances at becoming to face two opponents every time you set open this year, so hopefully we get some level Schreiber has to o!er. Caprariello, a Conference Champions. #at’s her hope foot on the court. One is the guy behind new talent. With luck, we will get to the pitcher on the girls varsity so"ball team, for this season, at least. the other baseline. #e other is yourself. playo!s.” has made a notable impact even at her “I hope to win the conference this year “At the end of the day, I am the only Hubsher’s role model is professional young age. and go on to playo!s, and I think if we play person who can control how I play,” said tennis player Serena Williams. Last year, she started three games as a as a team, we will reach that goal,” said Hubsher. “If I don’t feel like playing one “She does not let any of the drama varsity athlete in which she gave up less Caprariello. day, I know that I’m going to lose before I surrounding her a!ect her tennis,” said than two hits (including two no-hitters). Caprariello has had many successes step on the court. If I want to win, then I Hubsher. “She pushes through her pain In short, her list of accomplishments is in the game of so"ball, but she sums up usually do.” and wins everything.” already long. her attitude in one line: “I always strive to Hubsher, ranked number one on Long He plans to keep that approach in #at does not, however, stop the improve.” Island in boys tennis, has every reason to mind as he starts playing in professional righty ace from giving credit where credit be con%dent. He has been playing from tournaments as an amateur, with an eye is due, most notably to Head Coach Mr. the time he was two years old. At the age to going pro as soon as he %nishes col- Eric Sutz. of eight, he began competing in tourna- lege. “Coach Sutz is a huge asset to our ments. In ninth grade, he began playing team,” said Caprariello. “He seems to for the boys varsity team. By the time he understand when we are frustrated, helps turned 15, he was the top player on Long us push through it, and in the end we Island. become better players.” Since then, Hubsher has garnered All- Being an eighth grader on a varsity Conference honors twice and All-Division team is far from easy, and it didn’t help once. Now captain of the Vikings boys that Caprariello had to deal with the tennis team, he has earned a top 25 rank- in$ux of seniors that were already on the ing in the East and a number 290 ranking team. in the nation. “At %rst I was a little shy,” said Hubsher’s work ethic is what keeps him Caprariello. “Being surrounded by so in the %rst tier of this hyper-competitive many older girls was intimidating. #e sport. Because he practices every day at seniors took me under their wing and Sportime in Roslyn and plays in tourna- soon enough, we all became family.” ments around the country, he knows the Although Caprariello has already value of hard work and can always learn done a lot for the so"ball program, she something new to improve his game. was a late bloomer in her own sport. “I’ve gone though at least 20 di!er- She only started playing when she was ent coaches in my career and have taken in %"h grade, while there were countless something from each one of them to bet- Courtesy of Jason Hubsher other girls who had started the sport at a Port Washington Patch ter my ability,” said Hubsher. Senior Jason Hubsher is ranked top younger age. Freshman Alex Caprariello, who started He is optimistic about the Vikings’ 25 in the East, and is considering a “I heard that PYA had a so"ball her career on varsity as an eighth grader, chances of improving on last year’s re- pro career after college. program, I wanted to try it out and I is the team’s hope for a championship. March Madness excitement courses through Schreiber and the country

recorded a perfect bracket. Last year an State, as the winner. down to the wire and many underdogs pull BY Brett Fishbin autistic child perfectly predicted the %rst Although only the %rst two rounds away with the win. In fact, twel"h seed Sports Editor two rounds of the tournament and made have been completed at this point, there Richmond, and thirteenth seed Morehead national headlines, but this is unlikely to have been many shocking endings to State each pulled o! impressive victories Towards the end of March, two main happen again. competitive games. against superior teams. questions dominate conversations at In a %eld which included tournament In a back and forth contest between But, while many fans were thrilled to Schreiber: “What did you get on the staples such as Duke, Kansas, Ohio State, Butler and Old Dominion, Butler senior see these two teams advance, others were SAT’s?” and “How is your bracket look- and Pittsburgh, many fans have had an forward Matt Howard scored a put-back disappointed. ing?” #e bracket, of course, relates to the extremely di&cult time making their layup with less than a second le" to so- “Morehead State was a classic bracket tournament that takes place at the end of selection for National Champion. Per- lidify a two point win. buster for me because I had Louisville go- each college basketball season. sonally, I have chosen the favorite, Ohio Nearly every year, many games come ing all the way to the Sweet Sixteen. Now Each year, 68 teams are chosen to par- I will be a!ected in almost every round of ticipate in the journey, but only 64 eventu- the tournament,” said Shubert. ally make the bracket. At Schreiber, stu- Shubert is certainly not alone in his sor- dents in all social groups scramble to %ll row, as fans and bracket participants across out their brackets. Conversations about the country were a!ected by the surprising the tournament take place throughout outcomes. the building, making it di&cult to go a Overall, the %rst two rounds of the day without hearing rumblings about the NCAA tourney proved exactly why so brackets of others. many students are obsessed with college “Although I love March Madness as basketball. much as anyone in the school, it can be- Although predicting the outcomes of come extremely distracting when people these games can be almost impossible, discuss it during classes,” said junior Jacob there is one thing that is certain: March Shubert. Madness serves as a uniting factor between Filling out a bracket is actually quite students at Schreiber. easy. You simply decide who you think “#e bracket that I am in has certainly will win each game. led me interact with people that I generally #e hard part is the fact that almost do not talk to. Comparing our predictions every year, unusual underdogs come away and thoughts on the tournament is a great with stunning victories over highly re- WikiMedia Commons conversation starter, and has helped me garded top teams. Even President Barack Obama fills out a March Madness bracket each year. For make friends,” said junior Jon Weber. #is is why no one in history has ever the 2011 tournament, he selected Kansas as the National Champion. Despite many waves, crew season begins An unconventional sport, crew draws a huge following at Schreiber

BY David Katz

Staff Writer

Crew |kroō| : (noun) 1.) " e sport of rowing, where teams row competitively in racing shells. 2.) A group of rappers, breakdancers, or gra# ti artists perform- ing or operating in unison. " e $ rst de$ nition is the standard, Webster’s dictionary meaning of the word “crew;” however, if you ask anyone partic- ipating on Schreiber’s $ rst ever crew team, they will tell you that the second de$ ni- tion is a more apt description of the sport (minus the rappers, breakdancers, and gra# ti artists). Owner of Port Washington’s Power Ten Fitness, Coach Steve Panzik, heads Schreiber’s % edgling crew program. In collaboration with various community members including Mitch Tamkin (col- legiate rower at the University of Penn- sylvania), Bo Hansen (collegiate rower at Columbia University), Jean Marie Posner, Amy Haggerdorn, and Monika Dorman, Friends of Port Rowing Coach Panzik gained enough support The crew team has many responsibilities, including carrying the boats out to the water. Teamwork is one of the most im- within the community for a rowing pro- portant parts of being on the team. gram, which the administration $ nally accepted the proposal a& er eight years of land practices at the Sands Point Village teams compete together throughout the get their feet wet in a boat.” deliberation. Club. entire season, working on conditioning, However, Coach Panzik believes that However, at the moment, Schreiber Still, the program’s lack of funding timing, and form to maximize speed and victories will not be sacri$ ced in an e' ort does not provide money for the rowing hasn’t seemed to deter Schreiber students teamwork. for the team to acquire experience. program that it is a# liated with. from signing up. More than 100 students " e sport’s overwhelming popularity “I want to have at least one boat medal “" e team has become a self-funded are enrolled in this year’s team, making it in its very $ rst season of competition can at the Long Island Championships,” said club that runs in parallel with the school,” the largest rowing program on Long Is- be attributed to three characteristics of the Coach Panzik. “We have as much talent explains Coach Panzik. “But it is not a di- land. program. as any other team on Long Island. It’s just rect part of it.” Crew is a sport that encompasses a First, there are no cuts. " e idea of a matter of whether or not we can pull ev- As a result, team participants cannot number of di' erent elements, each of having a team with no cuts appeals to erything together by the end of this sea- use Schreiber facilities for practices and which is centered on using a person’s en- many Schreiber students who want to son.” are not supplied with the sport’s basic tire body to move a boat a speci$ ed dis- keep in shape, bulk up a college resume, " e program’s $ rst true test was on necessities such as boats, oars, uniforms, tance faster than opponents. " ere are or just have fun with their friends. " e March 12 at the Our Lady of Mercy Acad- and more. In order to compensate for this countless variations to this basic concept crew team’s lack of cuts assures students emy Indoor Sprints Competition. Friends lack of funding, crew participants practice but the goal remains the same: $ nish $ rst. that they will be able to compete, no mat- of Port Rowing competed against Friends at Coach Panzik’s Power Ten Fitness some Rowing is a unique sport in which ter how inexperienced they are, whereas Academy, Long Island Rowing Club, Man- days a& er school and must pay for many form is of paramount importance. in many other sports, the best are taken hasset High School, Our Lady of Mercy equipment and event participation fees. A quality rower uses his or her body and the inexperienced are forced to join Academy, and several other rowing club. Coach Panzik is allowing team members like a pendulum, bringing the generated extramural teams, if there are any. Senior Jason Moss won the team’s $ rst- to use the erg machines at Power Ten energy up through the legs, into the core, Next, both boys and girls are eligible ever gold medal, $ nishing $ rst in the Men’s Fitness. Each week crew members must though the back, $ nally into the arms and to compete. Programs that are available Novice Lightweight Division, and senior complete an independent workout on an then back through the body in the reverse to both genders seem to attract more par- Laura Werle won the team’s second medal erg. direction. A rower without proper tech- ticipants. " e track and $ eld and cross of the day, tying for third in the Women’s When not practicing at Power Ten Fit- nique will push the boat less e# ciently country teams serve as evidence of this Novice Division. ness, the team has been running and ex- and rock the delicate boat to the tipping phenomenon. “It is di' erent from any other racing ercising around Schreiber. As the season point. And $ nally, curiosity is a large fac- experience I’ve ever had,” said senior Ja- progresses, the team will have water and But rowing does have many quali- tor. Few people know what an erg is (an son Moss. “I’ve never felt that thoroughly ties in common with indoor rowing machine) and even fewer exhausted a& er a race before.” more mainstreamed have ever seen an actual race. " is meet showed the overall depth of sports such as track “Crew’s that sport with the boats the rowing program as well. In the Nov- and $ eld. Participants and stu' ,” said an anonymous student. ice Men’s Regular Weight Division, the of both crew and track “Right?” Vikings took $ ve out of the top ten spots. and $ eld have the op- As more and more students discover Friends of Port Rowing will continue tion to race a variety of what crew is all about, the more they be- competing against these rowing clubs and distances. In rowing, gin to enjoy it. others in the upcoming novice competi- short distance sprints “When I signed up for a preseason tions. can be as short as 500 workout at Power Ten, I really had no idea " e team is also taking part in the meters, and longer en- what to expect,” said junior Matt Cala- World Erg Challenge in which teams row durance races, called mari. “But a& er that $ rst workout I knew as many meters as they can collectively be- “head” races, can be as crew was something that I wanted to be a tween March 15 and April 15 in the hopes long as six kilometers. part of.” of winning top prizes. " ere are both indi- Because many of Schreiber’s crew “We are currently the largest team on vidual and team events, participants are relatively inexperienced, Long Island,” said Coach Panzik. “We are but high school row- Coach Panzik has made getting everyone only going to gain experience, get bigger, Friends of Port Rowing ing programs are lim- involved his foremost goal. and get faster. Sophmores Leif Firland-Schill and Matt Carras compete ited to the team races. “I want everyone to get the chance to We will have at least one state cham- at the OLMA Indoor Sprints regatta.w Ergs, or indoor " e team is broken up experience rowing and get on the water,” pionship by the time this year’s freshman rowing machines, simulate racing conditions and mea- into smaller teams of said Coach Panzik. “Everybody will get class graduates.” sure individual performance. rowers, and these sub- the opportunity to race this season and