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College Celmer Sheila Michelle Guira cocha Wheaton College Lia Lauryn Chan University of Notre by Faique Moqeet University of South Ma. Sharlene Guiriba ern California If the huge banner in the lunch- Yesenia Cornelio Dame University of Illinois Lauren Louise Gutierrez room did not make it apparent that at Urbana Forrest Edward Cortes Auburn University there was a “Goodbye Mr. Tylinski” Melanie Ruth Couch man party, then the applause and cries of Kenyon College Melody Cruz “Chester T” may have given it away. University of Illinois at Urbana The party, held on June 8, 2010, Sky Heyn Cubacub School of the Art Institute of commemorated more than a decade Chicago Angelica M. Cygan of Chester Tylinski, world language Boston University department, and his departure from Andrew Mark Czyszczon Northside this year. After serving as a journalism ad- visor, Latin teacher, and Jama’ah Club sponsor since the inception of the school, Mr. Tylinski is leav- ing Northside’s corridors. Students from the three activities in which he is most involved, along with parents and alumni, organized the party with help from the administration. Among the parents, Ms. Gail My- ers Jaffe, mother of David Jaffe, Adv. 204, was very helpful to the students. Similarly, among the ad- Mr. Tylinski is ambushed by his affectionate students during his Going Away party. Photo by Evan Rogers ministration, Ms. Marnie O’Reilly, community representative, and Ms. roman royalty and triumph colors. Two presented him with hardcover by alumni, parents and students to He also read another poem which Vanessa Ahmed, director of special In the front was a table where all the novels by John Steinbeck and Er- “send him where he’s never been,” he said he has read at his daughters’ programs, were very helpful. gifts were hidden and later displayed nest Hemingway, both of whom are as Ms. Lynda Brodsky, mother of weddings and his grandchildren’s’ “Well, my view may be a little bi- as they were presented to him. The among his favorite authors. Upper Michael Pomeranz, class of 2005, baptisms. ased, but I think my mom was some- table also had a guest book laid out Latin and the Latin Board presented said. The gift was a trip to Rome, Finally, Mr. Tylinski himself thing of a keystone for this whole on it, which attendees could sign in him with a gold-lined copy of Hom- since Mr. Tylinski, a passionate clas- spoke. He started off by referencing effort,” David Jaffe said. “Without the numerous colored markers avail- er’s Iliad and Odyssey, a cornerstone sics lover, has never visited Rome how much his students enjoy his sto- her, the cooperation between stu- able. The guest book was later com- of Latin literature and language. Ad- even though he has taught about its ries, and that there was one story he dents, faculty, and parents would piled and given to him, filled with ditionally, all the novels’ inside cov- history for decades. It was made pos- had never told his students. He spoke have been a huge mess, and the party pages of messages from all who at- ers were signed by all of his students sible by a consortium of pledges with of his own mentor, Arturo Vecchi, would not have had the smoothness tended. from the specific levels of Latin. the initiative organized by Ms. Brod- who influenced him to be the person that it did. My mom is pretty awe- The event opened at 5:00 p.m. “I really liked the gifts that the sky. Mr. Tylinski, clueless about the he is. He described instances in his some.” and Mr. Tylinski was brought down Latin students gave him because gift till the moment it was presented childhood where he saw the values The party was a potluck with to the lunchroom surrounded by they were personalized based off of to him, described the gift as “over- Arturo had and how had came to ac- each guest required to bring a dish. some of his students. As he walked his favorite authors that he’s told us whelming,” and stated that he could cept similar values which he hoped Subsequently, there were a variety into the cafeteria, the crowd of more about over the years in class,” Anne “share the gift with everyone.” he had passed on to his students. of dishes from chicken and pizza to than a hundred attendees arose from Lakayil, Adv. 101, said, “ and it was “I’ve never been to Rome,” Mr. Next, he spoke highly of each of spaghetti and sushi. Due to Jama’ah their seats to give him a standing ova- even better since everybody signed Tylinski said. “Something I’ve al- the three activities he sponsors, then club members being present at the tion lasting for a few minutes. With the inside flap. It was really funny ways wanted to do and to have so ended by exclaiming, “Long live event, there were different sub-conti- that, the moderators commenced the watching the book getting passed un- many people contribute to this ex- Arturo.” The audience once again nental dishes like Biryani, a colored program. der our desks in class because there pensive gift is amazing. I certainly arose to provide him with a standing meat and rice dish, and the popular The evening included speeches were instances when he seemed to will utilize it and go on the trip.” ovation. Somosa snack. Additionally, there from all different parties including look directly at the person.” Next, any alumni who were pres- Later Mr. Tylinski commented were drinks provided by organizers the administration, journalism stu- Jama’ah Club presented him with ent and wanted to speak were able that during the summer when he and two cakes provided by the ad- dents, Latin students, Jama’ah club an elegant glass clock with some to come up to the podium and give had free time, he would read over the ministration. members, alumni, parents, and even words attesting to his sponsorship their “two cents,” as the moderators messages from the novels, from the Straight above the food table’s a guest speaker, Dr. James Lally, of the club inscribed at the bottom. joked. Numerous alumni stated that guest book, and from the long ban- area was a giant banner on the wall Northside’s first principal. Three speakers spoke on behalf of while all the qualities mentioned be- ner. He expressed regret in having reading, “Goodbye Mr. Tylinski.” Each group also presented him Jama’ah Club, two being the moder- fore were true that one had been for- to leave Northside but hoped to still The huge bubble letters were out- with a unique gift that held sig- ators and one being a former alum- gotten. For example, one alumnus be involved with Latin and Jama’ah lined in purple with small messages nificant meaning in his relationship nus, Aisha Ahmad, class of 2009. said that Mr. Tylinski is so dear to Club through their competitions and from students who knew him. It with the group overall. Journalism “Mr. Tylinski is one of those his students because of the love he dinners. was so concentrated with messages presented him with a copy of all to people that no matter how much has for them. “It’s something I did not want written across, there was little spare date published Hoof Beats all the you do, you never feel that you have The evening continued with a to do. I am definitely going to miss room left to write more messages. way from the first issue when the recompensed him completely,” Ah- speech from Dr. Lalley. As Dr. Lal- a lot of Northside. I never felt like There was a podium set up in the title of the publication was “North- mad said. “Just as Dr. Lalley said, ley stood behind the podium, the I completed the goals I had, that front of the lunchroom with eight side.” Along with that, he was pre- ‘he messed with [my] life.’ I am al- audience was silenced and he started we are building,” Mr. Tylinski said. round tables covered in silver and sented with a one-year subscription ways going to feel indebted to him his quick speech. He read part of the “Because there were so many people maroon tablecloths, representing to the New Yorker. for being the awesome teacher and school poem, “The Road Not Tak- there, I was unable to talk to them Northside colors. There were also The Latin classes spoke in groups friend he is.” en” by Robert Frost, then alluded to all. I wish I could talk to each of purple and golden streamers hung with each level of Latin presenting Finally, the biggest surprise of Mr. Tylinski as someone who has al- them for at least an hour.” around the lunchroom, representing him with a novel. Latin One and the evening was the legacy gift, a gift ways taken the “road less traveled,”

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Northside College Prep H.S. 5501 N. Kedzie Jama’ah Club enjoys last dinner of the year Chicago, IL 60625 Tel: (773) 534-3954 Northside’s Principal Muslim student Mr. Barry Rodgers population hosts Assistant Principal Dr. Margaret Murphy annual End of the Advisor Year Dinner Mr. Chester Tylinski by Faique Moqeet Editor-In-Chief Northside’s lunchroom and ad- Caitlin Swieca jacent halls were filled with Mus- lim students and other attendees Web Editors-in-Chief as Jama’ah Club hosted its annual Matt Glodz End of the Year Dinner on April 30. Olutoye Adegboro The dinner was also significant as it was Mr. Chester Tylinski’s, world Broadcast Editors-in-Chief language department and Jama’ah Evan Rogers Club Co-sponsor, last year serving Sarah Schoonhoven as co-sponsor for both the event and the club. Managing Editors This year’s dinner did not go Evan Rogers, Design without conflicts. There was an un- Alice Henry, Content certainty in whether there should be a key note speaker or not. In past Business Manager years, Jama’ah Club has hosted a A Jama’ah Club member chats with a friend at the dinner. Photo by Faique Moqeet. Matt Glodz speaker at the event. However, this year, the club members in charge of said. “It seems that after the last was simultaneous with many uni- Jama’ah Club’s ability to pull to- News Editor arranging the speaker was told that Shura of 08-09 left, we lacked strong versities’ finals weeks, which kept gether a successful event under such Evan Rogers there was not suppose to be a speak- leadership especially at events like many alumni from returning for the inopportune circumstances,” Aisha er by an Alumni president. Still, at this, but in the end, they showed that dinner. Ahmad, Northside Class of 2009, Connections Editor eleven o’clock at night, after trying they can come together in times of Though many club members said. “Although the number of Timothy Suh to contact more than eight promi- crisis and straighten things up.” worried about possible food shortag- alumni hit an all-time low this year, nent individuals within the Muslim Among other concerns were the es because of fears concerning over the students and the few parents did Features Editor community, the club was able to get attendance and possible food short- attendance, there was a plethora of enjoy the event just as [much as] any Melissa España a speaker. Rashid Sa’eed, a third ages. Although the event was thor- leftover food. The food, provided year." year member of the Muslim Student oughly advertised and publicized by club members, was composed of Another unique aspect of the din- Centerfold Editor Association (MSA) at Loyola Uni- through the club’s Facebook page, traditional sub continental food such ner was that it would serve as the last Alice Henry versity Chicago, agreed to speak the the dinner’s alumni attendance was as Biryani, a very common rice and End of the Year Dinner for Jama’ah next day. The club expressed their low. This can partially be attributed meat dish, and snacks made from Club Co-sponsor Mr. Tylinski, who Diversions Editor gratitude to Mr. Sa’eed for accepting to the fact that this year’s dinner was chick peas and corn flour. There was will be leaving Northside after hav- Sonya Dekhtyar the task on such short notice. held a month earlier relative to past also pizza and a large amount of ing served the school since its open- “I thought we were in really big years. The dinner usually boasts a drinks and sweets available. ing a decade ago. Additionally, he Entertainment Editor trouble,” Wasif Osmani, Adv. 201 large number of alumni, but the date "I was impressed with the has been a sponsor for the club ever Sarah Schoonhoven since Mr. Cederick Hampton, music department, passed away in 2006. Editorial Editor “Jama’ah Club dinner is always Dylan Nugent one of my favorite events I have of the year. The students do an incred- Sports Editor ible job of organizing everything Sony Kassam and cleaning up. And I always enjoy seeing Jama’ah Club alumni and lis- Copy Editors tening to the speakers,” Mr. Tylinski Jeffrey Joseph said. “I have always been impressed Andriana Mitrakos by how Jamaah club members help each other and remain humble.” Photo Editor The dinner was jointly organized Zobia Chunara under the former and newly elected Shuras, the club’s governing body. Chief Photographer The dinner has traditionally involved Alejandro Valdivieso interaction between current leaders and alumni leaders of the club. The Art Editor end of this year will mark the end of Maira Egan the 2009 elected Shura’s term of of- fice with the new Shura starting at Staff Reporters the beginning of next year. Diana Obracaj, John Gon- The club hopes that it will con- zalez, Lyanne Alfaro, Alida tinue to hold on to its traditions as it Pecanin, Ed Heffernan, David moves on and looks for a new spon- Chang, Bjanka Mujicic, Sam sor to replace the, as Ahmad said, Prestigiacomo, Jamilah “irreplaceable” Mr. Tylinski. Alsharif, Nelson Ogbuagu, “I’m going to miss an awful lot Krystn Collins, Zobia Chu- about Jama’ah Club,” Mr. Tylinski nara, Jeffrey Joseph, John Numan Karim, Adv. 204, Nelson Ogbuagu, Adv. 206, and Wasif Osmani, Adv. 201, enjoy the food served and the said. “I hope to come back and at- Mederich, Tess Thompson, event. Photo by Faique Moqeet. tend future Jamaah club dinners.” Pooja Agarwal, Andriana Mitrakos, Will Riley, Sarah Capungan, Eghe Obaseki, Adira Levine, Faique Moqeet Speaking power Do not rain on my play tion, but it’s not to a point where other. After that, one student shared Art Work The speech team we feel like we have to bite each Freshmen are his story, the other person recited the The Centerfold image in this other’s heads off to get anywhere,” original back to his partner. issue was drawn by Olutoye reflects Christina Cinaj, Adv. 309, said. disappointed by “It was actually pretty fun be- Adegboro. All photos were “Everybody is ready and willing to cause … you really had to pay atten- taken by the Hoof Beat staff. by Alida Pecanin talk to everybody else, so it’s a very the cancelation tion,” Roldan said. For most Northsiders, cramming welcoming and fun environment. So After the story reciting portion Submissions into a school’s cafeteria at 6 a.m. when you actually walk in to com- of their field trip of the project, the students worked The Hoof Beat welcomes opin- with other people from unknown pete, you’re not nervous. You’re just with the Goodman Theater to make ion editorials from its readers. schools is intimidating. Although ready to have fun.” by Alida Pecanin a play. Letters to the Editor and Op- Northside’s Speech Team is occa- During the season, the speech The culmination of a year long Later the students were told that ed submissions may be sent sionally met with those feelings, they team had to perform in seven com- project in Survey of Literature has they would see the play performed to hoofbeat.editorials@gmail. do not let them overwhelm them. petitions over the course of four come to an end. Freshmen current- at the Goodman Theater. However, com. Submissions should not “[Performing] is nerve-wracking months. When looks back on this ly enrolled in Survey of Literature things did not go as planned. exceed two pages. the first time you compete because season, they only have good things. were given the opportunity to work “The play was scheduled for you’re sent into a room to perform At the end of the season every with the Goodman Theater to create Cubby Walk day, but it [the trip to Contact in front of 5 to 12 other competi- member of the speech team placed a play from their own experiences. the theater] was canceled,” Roldan The Hoof Beat is a monthly pub- tors and a judge, and all of a sudden at one point or the other. Jennie The project began in the class- said. lication produced by the North- you question how well your piece is Wang and Elisha Miles made it into room where students created and The cancelation of the play side Prep Journalism Class. memorized or if your performance regionals where they went up against recited stories to each other. caused some sad feelings in the stu- As a student-run newspaper, is good enough,” Tessa Biskup, Adv. many talented orators. “We first shared stories with each dents. your opinions are important to 204, said, “but after the first perfor- “Considering how this was the other,” Wendy Roldan, Adv. 304, “We were sad we couldn’t see the us. If you have any comments, mance, it gets better and you usually first year of Northside’s Forensics said. “We would create stories based play,” Tello said. “We were really corrections, critiques, or ques- perform multiple times and so each Team, I feel we did surprisingly on a few prompts. One prompt was looking forward to it.” tions, please e-mail Mr. Ches- time you perform, it gets easier.” well,” Daniel Washelesky, Adv. 301, something that you stood up for and However, the students did not go ter Tylinski at ctylinski@gmail. Biskup was not the only member said. “We all improved since the another was changing moment.” empty handed. The Goodman The- com or the Editors in Chief at of the speech team to have that feel- beginning of the year. Now that we In order to share the stories, the ater offered free tickets to anyone [email protected]. ing, but most enjoyed their times. know what is expected, we are plan- students got into groups of two peo- who wanted to see the play the fol- “There is a sense of competi- ning on improving for next season.” ple and recited their stories to each lowing Saturday. June 2010 News  A season of academic redemption for AcaDec said. “Our primary goal was to build The Northside a full team so that we could parti- cipate in the state competition. In Acadec order to enter the state competition, we as a team also needed to advance Team earns past the city competition.” Although the academic decath- a satisfying lon met much success this season, many members could not deny the fourth place fact that this season was a time of rebuilding. at the state “This year was, in many ways, transitional,” Melissa High, Adv. competition 018, team captain, said. “Many members of the team were new, and by David Chang this was our first time working with When students hear the words Mr. Hahm. We spent a lot of time “academic decathlon,” they begin figuring out how to best prepare to experience a rush of many differ- for the competition in the midst of ent thoughts. Some students quiver all the changes, and Mr. Hahm has in fear when they hear the name been incredibly supportive of us.” of this competition, and others ste- Many members agree that the reotype the contest by saying that team’s success was largely in part it is for the nerds and geeks in high due to Coach John Hahm, English school. In actuality, Academic De- Department, and his unique style of cathlon (acadec) is a team competi- coaching. tion wherein students match their “Mr. Hahm helped us in so many intellects up against those of stu- ways,” Li said. “He gave us inspira- dents from other schools. Students�������� tion to study, created a sense of unity are tested in ten categories: arts, eco- and bond between the group, and nomics, essay, interview, language even prepared speeches of motiva- and literature, mathematics, music, tion for us. Furthermore, his knowl- science, social science, and speech. edge in language and literature, one Each high school enters a team of of the ten subjects, proved to be very nine students: 3 “A” or Honor stu- beneficial in the competitions.” Mr. John Hahm speaks with his AcaDec students. Photo by Melissa L. España dents, 3 “B” or Scholastic students, Other than the assistance of Mr. and 3 “C” or Varsity students. Hahm, many other members of the After a satisfying fourth place tivated everyone on the team for practices covered everything from After years of not entering the Northside faculty played a key role finish in the state competition, the next season,” High said. “I expect impromptu speaking to learning state competition, Northside earned in the acadec team’s success. members of the acadec team hope the team to grow and will be excited about the history and culture of this fourth place after two days of com- “Our team was strengthened by more than ever to carry their studi- to hear how next season unfolds and year’s theme, the French Revolution. petition at the University of Chicago, all the support we had from North- ous and scholarly mentalities into plays out.” What makes the process really excit- behind Whitney Young, Lane Tech, side faculty,” High said. “We had next season. Unfortunately, High Many members of the acadec ing, however, is the way that we tack- and Walter Payton, who finished in so many teachers who came in and and other seniors on the team are team say that being a part of the le all the challenges as a team. We the first three spots, respectively. Ac- worked with us. The challenge of disappointed at the thought of leav- academic decathlon is an experience get to know each other’s strengths, cording to the acadec members, the Academic Decathlon is to study a ing the team for college. However, like no other and should be consid- interests, and learning styles, and we season was filled with its ups and topic from an interdisciplinary ap- each one of them has such great ex- ered by high school students as a re- really support one another. As well, downs, but ultimately proved to be a proach, so Mr. Hahm, Mr. Harada, pectations for the acadec team in the warding activity. competitions are a lot of fun because memorable one. Ms. Irving, Mr. Isenberg, and Ms. years to come. “Academic Decathlon involves we get to go up against other teams “Going into the season, we had Martinez were all instrumental in “We learned so much this year hard work,” High, said. “In prepar- and put all that we have learned to many goals,” Honghe Li, Adv. 106, our understanding of the material.” and our accomplishments have mo- ing for the competition this year, our the test.” As we go on... like a king.” Students dance Many others felt the same way and mentioned their favorite parts off into the night about prom. “The best part about prom were at the 2010 the unlimited drinks,” Tom Brekke, Adv. 102, said. “It was definitely get- junior prom ting pretty toasty in there.” Although many students were by David Chang satisfied with the room and décor, The 33rd floor of the W Chicago others said that the food served at Hotel on North Lake Shore Drive junior prom was disappointing. The winners of the 2010 Junior Book Awards were honored on the stage. Photo by Evan Rogers hosted about one hundred North- “I thought that the food could side students as they attended junior have been better,” Neel Patel, Adv. prom on the 22nd of April. It was 103, said. “I expected a full course “I was so surprised I won one” a night filled with excitement for meal but there were only little ap- many as they celebrated their junior petizers like mini-hotdogs and ham- A number of people sat on the stage actually knew what a Junior Book year coming to a close. burgers, fries, and macaroni and Students were that represented the 38 colleges Award is prior to the event. The The cost of junior prom was a cheese. The quality of the food was who gave out books to Northside choosing of who receives the book mere 50 dollars, and to many stu- decent, but I like quantity over qual- rewarded with students. When Dr. Murphy called is done by the different departments dents, junior prom was well worth ity. Then again, the view of Lake out the name of the representative at Northside, so students are never the money. Michigan and Navy Pier under the books at the and the college, the said represen- told about them because at the time “Prom was well worth the price,” city lights more than made up for the tative would come up the podium it does not concern them. Jeanette Jara, Adv. 106, said. “The unexpected quantity of food.” Junior Book on one side of the stage. The repre- “I was so surprised when they view was stunning and the (DJ) disc From the corsages to the hotel sentatives each gave students some called my name. I was happy and jockey was amazing. The fact that itself to that special date, many stu- Awards information on their college and proud,” Magdalena Ivanova, Adv. junior prom was held in downtown dents said that they made memories the criteria the college gave North- 105, said, “but I had no idea that Chicago, gave us a lot of options af- that will last a lifetime. by Alida Pecanin side for choosing the student who it was an actual book that we were terwards. After prom, some people “It was great to socialize with Anticipating the Junior Books would receive the book. Then, the receiving.” went down to the beach and others friends and peers at school,” Szmur- Awards, students were packed into representative said the name of the While many students feel grate- strolled down the busy streets of lo, said. “The chaperones were the auditorium, excited to see who student awarded with the books and ful about receiving a book, some felt Chicago. Having a photographer amazing also. Mr. Andrew Stroup’s among them would be given an would present the student with the otherwise when their names were there was also convenient because presence filled the whole environ- award for their excellence. Held on book. called. you got to take as many pictures as ment with a sense of safety and se- May 28, the Junior Book Awards is Prior to the event, some students “I found out when they called me you wanted.” curity. There were many instances a yearly assembly that awards stu- were contacted and told that they on stage. I felt embarrassed because However, to some others, it was that made my junior prom, like the dents who were chosen to receive won a book. I didn’t like being in front of people. the exact opposite. dance-off between Miguel Ramirez, a book given to Northside by col- “I found out a week before the I didn’t like it,” Sarah Weber, Adv. “Junior prom this year, felt more Adv. 108, and a random dude who leges. ceremony because they called by 102, said. like the homecoming at school,” attends a different school. It was un- Mr. Barry Rodgers, principal, parents,” Ivan Lopez, Adv. 100, No matter how students found Caeleigh Renkosiak, Adv. 105, said. necessarily long but classic.” opened the event with a speech to said. “At the time I didn’t really out that they one, they all felt a sense “I thought that we would all sit down To a majority of the students who the students in the crowd. He ex- know what a Junior Book Awards of pride when they went on stage. to a nice meal, but that was not the attended junior prom, the whole plained the process of giving a Ju- is, so I didn’t really feel anything.” “It was pretty awesome,” Paolo case; the entire atmosphere was re- night was a success. Many pointed nior Book Award. He explained While some students were con- Natividad, Adv. 108, said. “It felt re- ally secluded.” out that junior prom was a laid-back that colleges gave Northside books tacted about winning a book, others ally good. It was unexpected.” Many students who attended night of relaxation and fun. and along with the books came a were not. They found out when the The students were allowed to the special event could not help but “If I could, I would definitely go criterion which was a description of representatives called their names keep their books after the awards praise the W Chicago Hotel’s glam- again, except with louder music and the ideal student that would fit the on stage. and many enjoyed their books. our and swag. much more people,” Brekke said. book. A student is chosen who fits “I found out when they called “I liked it [the book],” Lopez “The Hotel W was simply mes- Many juniors have already start- the description and at the ceremony me up,” Evelyn Roback-Navarro, said. “It was interesting because it merizing,” Chris Szmurlo, Adv. 108, ed to think about next year’s senior the student is formally presented the Adv. 102, said. “I felt happy, but I was the biography of a Latin Amer- said. “The modern look and the sick prom. book. He ended his speech by say- was confused because I didn’t know ican writer. It’s better than receiving architectural choices and designs “After junior prom, I am ex- ing that there were more students what they were.” a plaque.” made you feel special to be in a room tremely excited for senior prom,” who deserved a book than there Other students who received a Overall, students enjoyed the like that. Furthermore, the super ex- Brekke said. “Hopefully, they have were books to give. book agreed with Lopez and Ro- ceremony and those who received travagant bathrooms made you feel tasty food for all to eat.” Dr. Murphy MCed the awards. back-Navarro. Not many students books were grateful.  Connections The Hoof Beat Gulf oil catastrophe wreaks havoc com). The marshes, coastlines, and the eye. “There’s oil trapped at dif- The aquatic bayous are in danger of being de- ferent pressure levels, which creates stroyed, and numerous species and different zones in the ocean, and so science ecosystems are facing a fatal threat. the oil becomes trapped .... The pres- Many brown pelicans, along with sure’s higher below the surface, so perspective to other birds, have suffered the conse- the oil’s compacted. When it rises, it quences of the oil spill as they are begins to expand exponentially and the oil leak made immobile by oil-coated feath- be a lot bigger than it was.” ers, and their breeding grounds are Mr. Arnam, who previously by Alice Henry put at risk. The brown pelican, the worked with an oil spill before, had By now, most Northsiders, un- state bird of Louisiana, only recently anything but positive things to say less they are hermits, know about came off the endangered species list. about the leak. the oil spill that has occurred from Migratory birds that use the area as “Of course it kills,” Mr. Arnam the Transocean Deepwater Horizon a sort of pit stop are also at risk (Dis- said. “It’s detrimental to all life forms rig in the Gulf of Mexico operated covery News). While some rescuers except some bacteria that feed on it by British Petroleum (BP). On April have been able to clean off heavily in deeper waters … [The repercus- 20 the rig caught fire, and, on April soaked birds that could not easily get sions of the oil spill] will have lasting 22, the rig sank to depths that would away, those that only have some oil generational impacts, I’m sure.” prove challenging in finding solu- on their feathers are not so easy to However, there are things that tions (www.online.wsj.com). While capture and clean off, and thus, can people are doing to try and help, or Fireboats put out flames on a BP oil rig. Bip is at the center a pollution this is a financial disaster for the be more difficult. (Reuters). at least raise awareness. crisis threatening the Gulf of Mexico. Image courtesy of amazon.com. multibillion dollar fishing industry While the spill may seem far off, “I started a Facebook group tions as well. Gulf of Mexico, there are still peo- in Louisiana, the greatest toll is that people are being affected worldwide, spreading awareness about the prob- “I’ve already joined with Sur- ple contributing to rescue and resto- which has been taxed on Louisiana’s and Americans are feeling the im- lem and giving some people more frider Foundation,” Mr. Arnam said ration efforts Though the spill has environment and now has moved to pact. In Northside’s Aquatic and specifics about the parts they didn’t while sporting a t-shirt from that not yet been entirely stopped, efforts the Florida panhandle shores (www. Marine Science class, Mr. Steve Ar- know,” Cortes said. “The group is foundation. “A branch of their or- by BP for a solution to the leak have reuters.com). nam and students looked at the lo- suggesting a boycott of BP products ganization deals with water quality. begun to take more affect (www.re- While tar balls and sheen (or the gistics of the spill. and gasoline stations, because [the I’ve already joined and given some uters.com). It is still unclear what thin layer of oil on top of water) had “Well there’s more than just the oil oil spill] is something that shouldn’t money to the ‘Not the Answer’ pro- the rate of oil leaking is or what the hit land before, large amounts of on the surface,” Forrest Cortes, Adv. be condoned; it affects everybody.” gram they have.” effect of the hurricane season will oil had not hit the coasts of Louisi- 010, said about what they learned People are getting to action Although not everyone is able to be. News is continually updated as ana until May 20 (www.online.wsj. from the oil spill that does not meet through environmental organiza- join the rescuers on the coast of the new information comes to light. “Yes we can” pass health care reform coverage, will add 16 million people “but it’s inadequate because, among their practices or retiring early if it France and England have health President signs to the Medicaid rolls, and will sub- other things, there is no public op- is passed. Also, according to www. care so it’s doable.” sidize private coverage for low- and tion.” CNNNews.com, more than 29 per- Many others support Moore’s to guarantee middle-income people. This means According to www.balancedpoli- cent of doctors said they would quit view. According to www.cthealth. that the government will be paying tics.org, other faults are that Ameri- the profession if the bill should pass. com, the United States is the only medical for a majority of people’s health cans will either have to pay higher Kevin Perpetua, managing partner industrialized nation that does not insurance needs. The bill also will taxes, or sacrifice funding to other for the Medicus Firm, stated the guarantee access to health care, insurance for affect private insurers by regulat- areas, such as defense and education, average debt of a medical graduate while twenty-eight other industrial- ing them more closely and banning in order to pay for health care. Also, is one hundred and forty thousand ized nations have single payer uni- many Americans practices such as denying health care according to www.naturalwellbeing. dollars. For many doctors, receiving versal health care. The United States to people with preexisting illnesses. com, health care providers may in- less salary for more patients is the ranks poorly relative to other indus- by Alida Pecanin The many benefits of the bill do crease their fees in order to maintain last straw and would drive them to trialized nations in health care de- When Ivan Lopez, Adv. 100, not come cheap. According to the their profits. quit their profession. spite having the best trained health first heard of the passage of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget In addition, many people have Even though the bill is seen as an care providers and the best medical health care reform bill into a law, he Office, health care will cost the gov- expressed worries regarding the fu- already big step in American health infrastructure of any industrialized did not know what to think, for he ernment about $938 billion over 10 ture of health care. care, some students believe that this nation and single payer universal was unclear on what the bill entails. years. “I want to know how it’s going to bill is not big enough. health care costs would be lower “I’m not educated enough to Feelings on the approval of the affect me because I want to be a doc- “My mom is an acupuncturist, than the current US system due to have an opinion,” Lopez, said. “The bill are generally positive, but people tor,” Kamil Bajan, Adv. 207, said. and society should be more open lower administrative costs. media isn’t very informative on what believe there are some bugs in the According to www.investors. to nontraditional care,” Chamara Even though some people may the bill says exactly.” legislation. com, two out of every three prac- Moore, Adv. 110, said. “Health care oppose the health care bill, or some According to www.nytimes. “I think it’s good that it [the health ticing physicians oppose the health in America is a scam. Health insur- people think the bill is not adequate, com, the measure will require most care bill] passed,” Mr. Michael My- care bill, and many physicians ance agencies just want money. We the bill has been signed and is, as of Americans to have health insurance ers, social science department, said, would think about shutting down should have universal health care. now, a law. United we stand, divided we fall Truth behind the hype cows and pigs, rescued from factory New policies The Sanctuary farms. The farm houses over 200 ani- concerning and Safe Haven mals (sashafarm.org) and provides them with food, veterinary care, illegal for Animals is and a home for life. Each animal at the farm has a story and arrived immigration in more than just a at SASHA a different way. Jackson and Davies found some of them by Arizona spark farm chance, left to die on streets. They saved others just in time on ranches, controversy by Melissa L. España abandoned by their previous own- Since the beginning of this year, ers. by Olutoye Adegboro many Northside students could be The name “SASHA Farm” is In recent weeks, the state of heard speaking about a certain trip constantly spoken of at Northside Arizona has seen protests, boycotts, that has caused a lot of excitement Prep, but only few know about the and demonstrations as debates over within Northside’s Animal Rights meaning behind the name. racial profiling have gripped the na- Club (ARClub). Earlier this year, The farm’s owners were always tion. Such reactions have occurred ARClub took a trip to Manchester, involved with rescuing animals. as a result of Governor Jan Brewer Which one is the illegal immigrant? Arizona’s new law allows officers to Michigan to visit the Sanctuary and However, initially, instead of rescu- signing a bill on April 23, 2010 that prompt for documents based on appearance. Photo by Jeffrey Joseph Safe Haven for Animals (SASHA) ing food animals, they focused on would enforce stricter illegal immi- “Where did they get the idea to CBS News at the beginning of May, Farm. domestic ones that suffered under gration policies. do this and why?” Jesus Bruno, Adv. about 51 percent of Americans be- Students who are not involved abuse. Among the many that they Officially proposed as the Ari- 107, said. “….It’s specifically target- lieve that the bill is justifiable, with 9 in the club or students who have saved, a Spaniel/Collie mix puppy zona State Bill 1070, the bill has ing Mexicans.” percent believing the bill needs to be not attended the trip may not know named Sasha stood out the most. garnered much attention for its strict The bill has also ignited some lo- stricter. About 36 percent believe the anything about the farm and have She quickly won their hearts. Sasha policies against those who enter the cal debate as well. Many in Chicago bill is excessive, while the remaining only heard stories from the ARClub became an important part of Davies United States illegally and those have protested the bill’s passing, with four percent have no opinion. members. and Jackson’s lives. She remained who assist them. Arguably, the most one notable protest occurring on Many have raised the question SASHA Farm is the largest ani- with them and their farm for 17 controversial part of the bill is that May 1. With a crowd numbering in of what will happen to relations be- mal sanctuary in the Midwest. Doro- years. In honor and in loving mem- Arizona residents are now required the thousands, protesters gathered tween the United States and Mexico thy Davies and Monte Jackson both ory of their companion, the owners to provide evidence of their citizen- in Daley Plaza at the annual May once the bill becomes law. founded and own the farm. During chose to name their sanctuary “SA- ship when prompted to do so by law Day Rally, which usually features “I think it will generate some their first trip to SASHA, the mem- SHA Farm.” After naming the farm, enforcement. demonstrations centered on immi- tension and some resentment,” Mr. bers of ARClub met with the own- the acronym came into place and the Many have raised the issue of gration reform. According to ABC 7 Mike Myers, social science depart- ers and heard stories not just about letters of “Sasha” came to represent racial profiling and its role in deter- Chicago, this year’s rally dealt more ment, said, “but beyond that, not the farm, but about the animals that “Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Ani- mining whether or not a suspected with immigration in respect to the much because I think it’s more an is- it houses. For example, one of the mals.” individual should be forced to pro- current situation in Arizona regard- sue for immigrants themselves.” pigs that is at the farm arrived there Prior to their first trip to SASHA, vide evidence that he or she is legally ing illegal immigration. President Barack Obama has ex- because he was left out on the road the ARClub members were educated residing in the nation. Those who There have also been calls for Il- pressed that he does not agree with after he fell out of a livestock truck about the history on the farm, there- oppose the bill have stated that if this linois businesses to boycott any busi- the bill and that the issue of illegal while on his way to the slaughter- fore making their trip to the sanctu- law goes into effect, racial profiling ness or organization associated with immigration cannot be solved by house. Luckily, Jackson and Davies ary more memorable. will not only increase, but specifical- Arizona. The Chicago Cubs and Arizona’s new law alone, but rather were driving by, saw him, and took The members of Animal Rights ly target those of Hispanic descent White Sox were also called upon to by working to improve “border secu- him home. Club were able to experience SA- because of Arizona’s close prox- give up their spring training bases, rity, employment, and citizenship,” The sanctuary rescues animals SHA Farm hands on and hope to imity to Mexico. This has caused which are located in Arizona, in an according to MSN. from desperate situations. The ma- open the door to this experience to some outrage amongst the Mexican- effort to protest against the bill. The bill is scheduled to take effect jority of the animals the owners have more Northside students as the years American community. According to a poll conducted by on July 29. rescued are “food animals,” such as go on. June 2010 Editorials  The rise of green land Questions from the such as Whole Foods. Wal-Mart and H&M, the company Companies see Furthermore, according to the did not boast about its sustainability National Retail Federation (NRF), as executives found the term “eco- uneducated eco-friendly American consumers’ preference for chic” would not appeal to their con- going to jump in their car and buy products has changed over the past sumers and thus decrease their rev- Commonly asked as many veggie burgers as possible. products in their decade. Small entrepreneurs who re- enue if they were to promote their There are still many questions and ceived NRF’s research are catching environmental friendliness. Nike’s questions about mysteries that arise from vegetarian future on. Penny Johnston, for instance, latest eco-friendly product is the new diets, one of which includes whether opened Maine Float-Rope Company Air Jordan made up from old Nike vegetarianism or not vegetarians are healthy. by Lyanne Alfaro on the Maine coast, realizing that lo- shoes. Since we do not eat meat, peo- Swedish clothing company by Melissa L. España ple always wonder how we get our cal civilians were not doing anything Eco-friendly products will also be As an animal rights activist, you Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) released about the thousands of pounds of taking part in the agricultural indus- protein. It seems that this question the “Garden Collection” in late can expect two things: you can ex- is asked a lot, most likely because line that ended up on a pier by Rock- try. For instance, “SuperNemos,” a pect meat-eaters to call you crazy March, bringing a line of organic land’s shore. With 168,000 pounds new way to control pests, is a bio- Americans are used to eating more and eco-friendly materials to its for living a lifestyle that they do not meat than necessary. It is all around of line, she calculated that she could insecticide scheduled to be released agree with, and you can also expect market. The clothing line featured make 30,000 doormats. That was in the not-so-distant future at the an- us, but there are so many other foods flower-power themed clothing and meat-eaters to ask the same few available that provide us with the only three years ago; recently, John- nual Bloom Flower Show in Dublin, questions and bring up the same few 1970s inspired items. Incorporating ston’s line doormats were claimed Ireland. The product is designed to right amount of protein. Such foods organic cotton, linen and recycled points when arguing about animal include wheat bread, beans, lentils, the Best New Product at the New attack only the insect pest species. rights. It gets pretty repetitive. You polyester, H&M is not the only com- England Products Trade Show. Shortly after the show, the product and broccoli. Because of all the dif- pany looking to organic products for will constantly find yourself having ferent foods that contain necessary Soon after hearing about John- will be available to horticulturalists the same argument, but with differ- future clothing lines. This company ston’s Main Float-Rope Company, across the globe. protein, being vegetarian will add is only one example of how large in- ent people. variety to your diet, without increas- Deborah de Moulpied of Concord, In the meantime, the Green Ex- Being the jerk that I am, I con- ternational companies are becoming New Hampshire wondered why her change (GX), located on the corner ing your risk of diabetes and obesity, more environmentally-friendly. stantly find myself preaching to oth- unlike meat. town did not have a similar corpora- of Diversey and Maplewood, is a ers about how eating meat is wrong. Taking part in the rise of organic tion. Recently, she followed through Chicagoan’s eco-friendly business And finally, one of my most fa- products on the market are promot- Because of that, I also find myself vorite questions from the “most edu- by opening an eco-friendly depart- oasis. The building consists of sever- getting bombarded with negation. ers which advertise these new prod- ment store of her own called Real al sustainable businesses from home cated” of all meat-eaters remains the ucts designed to appeal to a diver- However, I noticed that there was a one where they ask me whether or Green Goods. The store carries as interior design to a “green” bank. pattern whenever I was arguing with sity of consumers. Among these is wide a variety of products as a de- Green Choice Bank will be launch- not I would eat a chicken if I were greenissexy.org, a website designed someone about animal rights –— I stranded on a desert island. Well, I partment store would, all made of ing later this year and its main pur- was being asked the same few ques- by Megan, Didi, and Rachel Mc- sustainable material. pose will be to care for more than the will provide an answer to all of you Adams. Aimed at making everyday tions over and over again. out there who are wondering the Then there are the eco-friendly clientele’s money. The bank’s other I am not surprised by this, as I habits green, the website advertises loyal companies that recently began locations will operate in sustainable, same thing. eco-friendly products and provides am aware that people who do not First of all, I cannot imagine to benefit from American consum- eco-conscious built locations and go care about animal rights do not care tips on saving energy and water. er’s shift of view. Michael D. Perry as paperless as possible. Pure Labels myself ever being in that situation, Meanwhile, other organizations about educating themselves about so it is difficult to give an accurate owned Building Logics, dedicated to is dedicated to making the world’s the topic. However, it just makes focus on younger audiences, encour- building green roofs, for seven years most environmentally friendly la- answer. I may or may not eat the aging them to become the leaders of them seem clueless and uneducated, chicken. People go to extremes to prior to the consumer green craze. bels. Their process for making them especially to a person who knows a a sustainable future. Teens Turning The company, located in Virginia, involves using eco-friendly label save their own lives and it is the Green (TTG) will be hosting its an- lot about the subject. same with animals. A mother ham- recently went national and has had printers and is plastic free. Although One of the most common ques- nual prom competition this year to a 25% growth each year in the past most companies in the building are ster eats her young if she thinks they provide one environmentally friendly tions that I have been asked is relat- are in danger. If you were either tak- three years. Despite the recent con- not currently operating, the GX is ed to the biggest goal of the animal girl with her organic dress, makeup struction slump and economic crisis, in progress as it brings in members ing or paying attention in sociology and shoes. TTG’s focus is on sustain- rights movement: decreasing the class, you would have learned about Perry remains optimistic as he com- of the green business community to- consumption of meat. I am a veg- able makeup. Their website provides pares his rising sale numbers now to gether to share ideas and plan events a group of travelers who had to re- links to other eco-friendly makeup etarian and therefore get plenty of sort to cannibalism in an effort to those of seven years ago. for the building’s future. comments that question my lifestyle which inspired TTG to open their Nike, the international foot- Whether organic product trends survive after their plane crashed in own makeup collection currently choice. It is almost virtually impossi- the mountains. So to be honest, I do wear company, has also profited are a result of caring for Mother ble to have a conversation about ani- available on their site. Their prod- from American’s change towards Earth or a temporary hype, Jennifer not know if I would eat the chicken. ucts will soon be available at local mal rights without hearing the ques- Those who are not deeply in- eco-friendly products. According Allen from Portland State Universi- tion, “What do vegetarians eat?” Whole Foods Markets. A Michigan to Bloomberg Businessweek, Nike ty’s Center for Sustainable Processes volved with animal rights will al- State University (MSU) study from Well, we can eat anything we ways ask questions that cannot be went green in early July last year and Practices is confident that green want. Just because vegetarians do 2006 showed that by 2011 organic when executives discovered that the is here to stay. The new perspective answered. food would increase by 71 per cent not eat meat, it does not mean they Although curiosity is a great brand’s eco-friendly products were has changed the way Americans buy cannot enjoy classic favorites such as reaching a grand total of 1.69 bil- cheaper to make. However, unlike and companies are listening. thing, know that if you choose to lion dollars in products sold at stores burgers and ribs. Vegetarianism has ask me or any other vegetarian one come far, so far in fact that there are of those unanswerable questions, now meat substitutes available in lo- you might be on the receiving end cal grocery stores. of raised voices and impassioned And they’re off! Just because there are meat sub- be as frightened as you were, and the possibly need is in the spreadsheet. lectures, about asking questions or stitutes now available for vegetar- Juniors take over best way to avoid scaring them off As for you AP testers, remem- making comments that seem igno- ians, it does not mean everyone is altogether is to befriend them, or at ber that an AP test is just that — a rant. Northside least to encourage them a bit. They test. AP tests do not count for your will thank you when they are older. grades, so they are not something by Sarah Schoonhoven And one more piece of advice to to fret over, yet they can help you in The end of the year is upon us at rising sophomores: as you begin the college, so they are not something to last. Books are all returned, lockers epic battle with AP classes, remem- ignore altogether either. A good AP are (mostly) empty, and finals are al- ber to pace yourselves. Around half- score can help you, but a bad AP most over. But more than that, the way through junior year, it becomes score cannot hurt you. So when it hallways are significantly quieter, as clear whether or not a schedule is is AP testing season, do not become the senior class is once again gradu- too stuffed. Do not join too many frantic, and do not cry. Relax, take a ating and moving on to bigger and activities and spread yourself too deep breath, and ace that exam. better things. With that, it is finally thin; rather, pick a couple activities Finally, every Northsider should time for the junior class to move up. that you really enjoy and are willing remember that Northside is a phe- Though it may seem like just yester- to sacrifice other things for. The rest nomenal school where the students day, today’s juniors were freshmen are far less important. are trusted much more than in other in 2007, and we have grown from The advice below was given by schools. In recent years, some of that scared teenagers to thriving young a trusted friend and is something I trust has weakened due to the activi- adults. As the new leaders of the wish I had done my freshman year. ties of a few students. For the sake of school, it is only fair that the under- Students should keep a good record fellow students, do not make those classmen receive some advice from of all activities, awards, and service mistakes. Northside is a family; if our newfound fountain of wisdom. hours done while at Northside. This even one person causes problems, First, be nice to the incoming can easily be done on a Microsoft the entire body will have issues. freshmen. This advice goes directly Excel or Google Documents spread- Hopefully, you will take this ad- to the rising sophomores. While it sheet, with one chart each for activi- vice to heart when you come back may be tempting to retaliate for any ties, awards, and service hours. That to school next year. Northside is a hard freshmen feelings, it is best to way, when it comes time to write wonderful community filled with let bygones be bygones and treat the college essays and complete appli- great students, and we should have a new little folk with respect. They will cations, any information you could spectacular year starting next fall. Image by Samantha Prestigiacomo. Reach for the stars “Um…you mean, like, a personal What should I say? “I want to get ly turned into an existential crisis. cern, whether we are doing home- The importance goal? Like…for my life?” married and have a family?” No, no, While thinking it over afterwards, work, planning extra-curricular ac- The scholarship committee nod- how stupid would that sound? For a I realized that the reason that we all tivities, or visiting college campuses. of personal goals ded, smiling vaguely. I felt caught woman looking to differentiate her- go to college is because we are all ex- The mental stimulation that comes with my hand in the cookie jar; it self from a field of candidates, saying pected to go to college. We hear the with such activity can be beneficial, by Caitlin Swieca was as if I had no real business at that I wanted to become a housewife hype from our teachers, our older but can also lead to burnout and lack What are some non-professional that interview, but they were playing would not exactly make me look like friends, our parents. Northside is full of a personal life. goals that you have for yourself? along just to make me feel better. a progressive, savvy, contemporary of brilliant students, almost all of I did not get that scholarship, but If you can respond to this ques- In the following moments, my woman. And besides, that goal is whom will excel in a university. I am at least it came with a revelation. tion solidly and succintly and im- mind raced through possibilities of common, and I would sound boring, not suggesting that we do not belong From now on, I hope that you and press a college interview administra- what I could say. Every thought was, just like everyone else. there, only that none of us give it a myself can begin working on nur- tor, I sincerely salute you. in some way, linked to my profes- Perhaps I should have been more second thought: I am going to col- turing our own personal goals and When this question was thrown sional or academic career. Myriads prepared for this interview so that lege, and it better be a good one. interests. School may make us more at me during a rapid-fire scholar- of college essays had primed me to a question of this nature would not Once we set out in pursuit of that intelligent and disciplined people, ship interview, I was so taken aback answer questions about my in-school have caught me so off-guard. Still, goal, we drop huge aspects of our but knowledge means little without a that I could only stammer a stupid achievements, but I found myself after the interview, my failure to an- personal life and portions of our san- successful personal life to accompa- response that bought me a few extra lost for words when trying to think swer the question drove me crazy. ity in order to reach it. Every waking ny it. It is sad if our academic work seconds. of an outside-of-school interest. My scholarship interview had quick- moment is tied to an academic con- is all that we have to define us.  Editorials The Hoof Beat Faique: my life These fading glory days of the When life gives past I am sure I speak for all underclass- encouragement to each student indi- Thoughts as last men when I say that I do not want vidually as they pursue their goals in you big and nasty to be a part of this perceived “down- their own ways. class to know Dr. fall” of Northside, but it seems like But, of course, students have to we have been on a slippery slope, make their own contributions to lemons... Lalley graduates one that, year after year, will only building an educational environ- show a decline in rankings, and an ment as well. We have each been by Faique Moqeet Life is amazing. But at times, it by Timothy Suh increasing number of parents click- given great opportunities here at When the students of the Class can also be miserable. Sometimes ing their tongues as they peruse over Northside and it is up to us to deter- of 2010 walk out the doors of North- it is our fault, sometimes it is not. the latest issue of US News & World mine how we use them. As teenag- side as graduates, the school will Honestly though, after a while, Report. Northside’s test scores have ers, we have to be aware that we are reach a significant milestone: there nothing can cause you that much continue to improve, but any nega- at a crucial stage in our life and must will be no more students who attend- misery because you realize that tive attitudes reflected by parents, make decisions that will benefit not ed Northside when it was headed by things usually turn out alright. It teachers, alumni, etc. have trickled only ourselves, but our community Dr. James Lalley, the founding prin- is a game called life – and unfor- down to the current students and left as a whole. We have to stop wasting cipal of the school. tunate things happen in life. us wondering whether or not we are our potential with poor decisions As seniors reflect on their experi- Life will always throw lemons really bringing about a change that is like alcohol, drugs, and smoking. I ences at Northside, there is one state- at you and you just need to learn headed for the worst. hope that I can be a part of a school ment that I’ve heard that has struck how to deal with it. While every- As another school year draws to where everyone is truly trying their me over and over again: “Remember one’s lemons are different, in the a close and classes move onto a new hardest and focused on what they when Dr. Lalley was here? Yeah, end, it is all just citrus acid? What year, I find that it is an opportunity want to achieve. those were the glory days of North- exactly is a lemon? Here is an ex- to finally address these worries. Here By surfing Facebook, reading side.” As a student who has never ample: one year you pull a “Fai- at Northside, we do not have to be blogs, and partaking in conversa- been under the leadership of Dr. Lal- que” on your AP United State defined by test scores, national rank- tions, I have seen my peers’ pas- ley, those words leave me feeling a History Exam; that is, you some- ings, or competitions. There was an sions, goals, and dreams. I believe bit uncertain. I do not and never will how manage to miss filling in 44 get a four or perhaps even a three, era of Northside when it dominated each person’s plan for achieving his/ know what Northside was several questions on your answer sheet lots of kids who did answer all in these apperances of achievement her goals is just as valid as the next years ago, despite glimpses from two even though you circled them on eighty questions will also get that and there can be another. But, as of person’s. I have seen a lot of students older sisters who did, but I do know the test booklet. Unfortunately, or less. It almost makes it seem right now, a school that shows true already making great steps toward what Northside’s accomplishments this is a true story. like a worthy accomplishment in innovation, progression, and change initiating change and making their are and how it has evolved over the How are you supposed to deal the end. would be more impactful than one voice known and through this, I am years. with such pungent lemons? You Thus, after having received a that clings to its past history. It is encouraged because a great future at Since its inception, Northside has have no one to blame but your- nasty lemon, squeezing the liv- great that Northside has accom- Northside seems imminent. fallen from being one of the elite to self so you might as well not get ing sourness out of it and mak- plished so much so far, but it has to So when people say Northside being ranked 37 according to the US mad at anyone. Squeezing it and ing lemonade, the final step is to keep pushing for new ways to suc- is failing, seniors express their grati- News and World Report. Earlier this getting rid of that nasty sourness drink it up. Envision you are in ceed to remain on the cutting-edge tude for graduating “because next year, the Chicago Tribune placed might be a good place to start. the Sahara Desert, it is 102 de- of education in Chicago. year is gonna suck,” or parents talk Walter Payton College Prep ahead Whenever we mess up, wheth- grees outside, and you are thirsty. But first, consider the criticism about pulling kids out so they can of Northside in state rankings. And er big or small, we complain to Seeing a glass of lemonade filled directed against the school. Frankly, attend “a better school,” I tell them if one cannot fully understand these those willing to listen. So when with a gazillion ice cubes and just it is tiring to hear how Northside will to wait and see what the future at rankings, it is easy to assume that someone makes such a huge the right proportions of lemon be in the dumps soon. It discourages Northside holds in store because Northside’s glory days are indeed blunder, such as missing about and sugar, picture how fast you students who work hard in their own even if a “time of glory” has passed, coming to an end. fifty questions, they naturally would drink. Before long the lem- respective ways and pursue their pas- it is an opportunity to usher in a new Though I am only a sophomore, complain a lot. It is still under- onade will be gone and with it, sions. It is more important to offer era of success and prestige. standable and many friends will the sourness associated with it. feel the agony. You will realize how insignificant While friends will listen to the and minor most blunders are in circumstances and details, it will the course of your entire life. Should our senior only be interesting the first time Finally, when you are drink- around though. Speaking from ing up this bittersweet drink, you experience, after a week or two, might as well learn a few things send off be so hard? no one cared that I messed up my like the notion that failure is the (Journalism did not have a project AP test. Even I, myself, did not key to success. You can only re- Senior classes for me, but then again, it is an extra care as much. ally afford to fail once; this could class to begin with). In fact, I have So what does all this mean? mean a wide variety of different should refrain two projects in Art, and a final test When life throws a lemon squeeze things for different people. For and a project in Chorus. it but be quick about it. Complain me personally, it means changing from closing the Yet I do not want to whine about it out but not to the extreme of my test taking skills, specifically, the work I have to do. I am used to writing an editorial about it. Just filling in answers on the Scantron school year with it — all Northsiders are (or will be). remember to keep your epic fail simultaneously as I answer the I very honestly think that sometimes stories short and unique. Do not questions. In the end, do what- challenging work projects can be an excellent thing, Image courtesy of amazon.com let them repeat. Even something ever it takes to ensure you do not that they can be a fun and exciting still very high. as shocking as screwing up my repeat your mistake. Successful capstone to a class, and that they are There is a huge problem here, AP test wasn’t that interesting to people learn from their mistakes. by Dylan Nugent most likely better then the term pa- though. I should not have to con- anyone the second time around. Remember these few words Senioritis. pers I can look forward to writing in sole myself over all of this work; no However, the reality is if some- for when life gives you lemons: The word alone invokes two to- college. senior should. It is not about some thing really did mess up and there squeeze, sugar, lemonade and tally opposite attitudes regarding the That all changes at the end of se- sense of entitlement, it is about this is no way to change it, then there gulp. Usually, the ramifications end of senior year of high school. It nior year, though. Imagine running institutionalized fear of academic is no way to change it. That’s of any slip-up will not be as seri- creates in some minds a fear or even a marathon, passing the marker for under-performance that plagues the probably the hardest part of some ous as you might imagine imme- disgust of the laziness behind the mile 26, and thinking about how school system — especially schools costly mistakes, being unable to diately after. drop-off in academic performance close the finish line is. Imagine even with rigorous programs like North- correct yourself. Finally, you might manage to that it refers to. Yet others see it as seeing the finish line, so close that side. There actually is a way to get receive some unpredicted benefit benign or even a good thing — a fi- you can practically crawl to it. In the All of senior year I heard the around the depressing notion of from your seemingly miserable nal moment of relaxation at the end marathon metaphor, this should be warnings: do not slack off, your being able to correct your blun- lemon. For me, I was able to get a of a grueling four years. the inspiring point, where there is college will rescind their decision, ders though. You can make them good laugh out of writing my last For the few underclassmen who no way anyone who made it this far you will be doomed. I am not say- less harsh and disheartening on column about how I “Faique’d” have not heard the term yet, the con- could possibly fall, with friends and ing it does not happen, but all of yourself easily. I have a belief that my first AP test. cept behind “senioritis” is that dur- family and mentors all standing on these warnings eventually become the heart is a coward; the heart ing the final semester of high school, the sidelines cheering, watching as over-the-top ridiculous. The end of needs strength to get through the students tend to do poorly on assign- the runner crosses that last fifth of a senior year needs to be a time for rough and tough times in life. ments or stop turning it in complete- mile to the end. relaxation. If the administrators and Subsequently, you have to keep ly. The explanation for this effect is So why does that not happen? In- counselors and teachers all want it bamboozled in these cases, that usually regarding the effect of being stead, teachers are prompted to over- us to have good memories of high is, fool it into thinking that all is accepted to college: be it Harvard load us with final projects, throwing school and they want us to enjoy our well. University or Wright College, the de- a few bricks on our backs right before senior year, why do they make it so What does it mean to fool sire to perform academically begins we make it to that finish line. challenging at the very end? your heart that “all is well”? It to drop off when students no longer It gets worse in classes that have The work we are doing now feels means you take that tangy citric have to worry about their immediate few seniors — often the response like busywork. It is not essential to acid and make lemonade with it, future, so long as they do not com- of the teacher is to give seniors our learning or our classroom expe- and to make good tasting lemon- pletely drop off the face of the earth. and the other class levels the exact riences for the most part. It is a cap- ade you needs lots of sugar. It is In theory, it makes perfect sense. same projects, but make the seniors stone of what we have already done, all about keeping yourself in an Except I do not believe that is all turn theirs in a week earlier. An ear- maybe with one or two extra items illusion. Forget the practical im- there is to it. My last four years at lier graduation is supposed to be a thrown in, and not even the dorkiest plications of whatever your blun- Northside have been an unforget- part of our sweet release from high of seniors look forward to it. der is and entertain the theoreti- table experience, but they have left school, not a burden we have to deal The faculty needs to evaluate this cal possibilities. me mentally exhausted. There are with while we finish up our loaded methodology and change it, because For example, even if I did only so many AP classes and ad- coursework. senioritis is not just some ridiculous leave fifty questions blank, if the vanced work one can do before he or So, returning to the concept of effect created through laziness. It is others are correct and I received a she begins to feel the burn, and the senioritis, I guess I fall into the sec- a genuine psychological response to perfect score on the free response Northside experience amplifies that ond category. I do not see senioritis a four year stress deficit, and if any- section, hypothetically I can still workload fifty times over. as a bad thing. If I thought I had to thing, now is the time that we need get a five. Hence, if I did well on I can’t even begin to tell you how get straight A's this semester, I would to be allowed our brief relaxation be- my writing segment, then I am in envious I am of my friends who probably be crushed under the pres- fore the shortest summer of our lives the safe zone to an extent. Imag- mention that all they did today in sure. Knowing I can walk away with (since we do not benefit from the late ine if I got a five even though I left When life throws sour lemons their classes was watch videos. In mostly B's and still do fine is a life- CPS start that justifies the late CPS fifty questions blank! That would at you, make lemonade. Image many AP classes, in lieu of an actual saver, especially since a Northsider's end this time). I, for one, keep won- definately feel amazing. Even if I courtesy of amazon.com. final, the teachers assign projects. I standards of what constitutes as dering when we are going to start have projects in seven of my classes “solid” work instead of “stellar” is playing hangman in our classes. June 2010 Seniors  H oofThe B eat congratulates Northsidethe College Prep CLASS OF 2010  Seniors The Hoof Beat

Do you remember?“I’d say that one of the memora- previous principal, Dr. Lalley. How- have a snow day at Northside College of how bad it was.” Moments at ble experiences that the class of 2010 ever, we were only able to get to know Prep. Carbon monoxide poisoning is had at Northside was the supposed him for only one year before Mr. Rod- “One of my most memorable at the top of the list when it comes Northside College gun threat from Lane Tech in 2007,” gers came in. I can still remember the moments was the snow day,” Ciara to gas leaks. However, for Northside Rachel Trenchard, Adv. 010, said. curiosity of the students, wondering Proctor, Adv. 011, said. “I had re- students, the chance to leave school is Prep for the Class “Many students didn’t come to school who the next person to lead their ceived texts from friends who had a number one. that day because they were so terri- school would be.” snow day, rubbing in the fact that I “One of the most memorable mo- of 2010 fied, and in many ways it changed the The unanimous 10-0 vote was to had school, so being told to go home ments for me would have to be the gas by Zobia Chunara safety procedures in our school.” find someone to become Northside’s was a lot of fun. I ended up spending leak day,” Lori Haynes, Adv. 015, said. At Northside College Prep, many Many high school students took new principal because Dr. Lalley was the day hanging out with friends and “When it happened, we all went to Ja- people might say that not much hap- this threat seriously, and 1600 students retiring. That whole month, students watching movies. It was a very pleas- mieson Elementary School, which is pens and that it is a “good school” were absent from Lane Tech while were quite apprehensive about who ant, unexpected surprise.” the school I graduated from. It was with “good kids.” Well, it might not some advisories at Northside only had the new principal would be because This was not the only day that nice to see all of my old teachers, and have all the pranks that other high three students. Only 46% of the school that kind of a change could affect the the class of 2010 was able to enjoy a it was really fun to get out of class.” schools have. However, for the class was present on December 14, and the whole student body. day off from school. The blackouts at These are just a glimpse of some of 2010, there are memories that may security check tightened for a while. “The principal shift was big [as Northside meant all students could of the moments that the class of 2010 come to mind for many in the gradu- On January 18, 2007, the Local well],” Jesus Lagunas, Adv. 018, said, leave school for the day, but for some, shared together but there are count- ating senior class. School Council (LSC) announced the “because the students were given a it would be a long way home because less other memories of moments On Tuesday, December 11, 2007 – shift from Dr. [James] Lalley, North- lot of participation, we were allowed of the weather. that seniors and their friends share at the early part of junior year in 2007 for side’s former principal, to Mr. Barry to meet them and ask questions and “As far as I can remember,” Lagu- Northside from the silliest to the most the class of 2010 – the Great CPS Gun Rodgers. voice our opinion.” nas said, “everyone was really excited serious things. Sometimes, it is nice to Threat was found. One fine snowy “I definitely think that the shift in In Chicago Public Schools (CPS), when there was no light, and then have a memory between a few other week in December, students found principals was a huge deal for students one of the toughest things to get is a when we where told that we could people, but there are sure to be a few a threat in one of the washrooms at in the class of 2010,” Kevin-Ryan Al- snow day. Students can wake up early, leave everyone screamed. I also recall events recalled by the whole 2010 class. Lane Tech College Prep which threat- varez, Adv. 018, said. “As we were look outside and see two feet of snow that on the way home walking with ened a shooting at Lane, Schurz High coming in to the school as freshmen, and school still could still be open. my friends we had to help someone School, and Northside College Prep. we had many expectations from our Lucky for the class of 2010, they did dig their car out of the snow because

This is how thetitles, classes Class that were full ofof bright 2010their legacy be defined did and how it it will Taking a look at minds that brought Northside to its be different from the classes before? number one ranking, and classes that Well, it seems that this question can how the Class were full of students who participated only be answered one way: by exam- in numerous acts of service because ining the Class of 2010’s impact on of 2010 will be of their dedication to the community. those they leave behind. Each class has had a lasting legacy So join us as we determine what the remembered that has influenced the school years class of 2010’s legacy will be as some after each graduating class has left, so members of the Northside communi- by Olutoye Adegboro as the Class of 2010 leaves Northside, ty answer the question, “How will you Every graduating class has left its one might wonder what legacy it will remember the Class of 2010?” with mark on Northside in one form or leave behind. the memories, anecdotes, and a little another. There have been the classes The Class of 2010 had bright bit of humor. who were full of athletic champions minds, athletic champions, and dedi- Congratulations Class of 2010. that brought home numerous city cated volunteers, so how exactly can

“I am definitely going to miss the Class of 2010. Some of my best memories have been with members of that class and I think the amount of fun the class had is something that all Northside classes should aspire to [have].” -Claire Kilpatrick, Adv. 105

“So all of the seniors that I knew as a freshman were all from my advanced band class and if I were to remember them it would be [as] the funny bunch that they were, always scream- ing, but always willing to help me if I had something to ask.” “Everybody thinks I’m not a senti- -Brandon Licuanan, Adv. 309 mental person, but I think this group of seniors, my four sections of Multi[cultural Literature], were some of the warmest, funniest, kindest people I’ve ever worked with.” “I [will] remember the Class of 2010 for their creative mind- -Ms. Nora Flanagan, English depart- set, [the] energy that they brought to school, but most specifically ment for starting the Bruce Springsteen Fan Club, and for putting my stapler in Jell-O.” -Mr. Tim Devine, social science department

“Who? … I’m all concerned about 2011.” -Catherine Irving, social science department June 2010 Seniors  The view from down here Last of Lalley sport, or through art performances. role model for the swim team. We’re “I mostly remember him for his Northside looks “I think they are a lot of fun,” Me- going to have to step it next year.” Last class to have poetry,” Arpita Rathore, Adv. 010, gan Gillespie, Adv. 208, said. “They The Northside community expects said. “He used to read poems over the back on the class definitely have a lot of heart, and they a lot from the class of 2010 no mater known previous loudspeakers in the morning. Robert make the school what it is. Especially what their next step is in their careers. Frost was his favorite.” of 2010 the swim team — I know I cannot At the same time, Northside hopes principal However, not all seniors have fond imagine the swim team without our that it can take over and help the memories of Dr. Lalley, or really any by Zobia Chunara seniors because they kind of make the school grow as much as the seniors by Krystn Collins at all, for that matter. Northside College Prep is a rela- The time has come to say good- team. We’re just going to have to try to have. “I didn’t really know him, actual- tively new school, having been estab- bye to the seniors here at Northside get by without them next year. Katie “The ones I do know,” Quinain ly,” Jessica Tapia, Adv. 010, said. “I lished in 1999 Consequently, North- College Prep. From their time at this Sonnefeldt [Adv. 010] really changed said, “are really good people and I am . have no idea what he was like, but I’ve side has seen only two principals in its school, they have gone through many my life and my Northside experience sure they will do well wherever they heard he was nice.” eleven year run, the current principal, changes and they have also helped to because she was there, and I am really go. I will miss them a lot. The class of It seems that what Dr. Lalley is Mr Barry Rodgers, and the previous transform the school into what it is going to miss them this year. I think 2011 will be at the top now. We going . most remembered for, however, are principal, Dr James Lalley now. Seniors have contributed much we are just going to have to step it to be looked up to, I guess, and it will . . his colloquium policies. “He was the greatest first principal of their experience to the school by up, and we are going to have to try to be an interesting experience.” “I think I liked Dr. Lalley’s collo- a school could ever dream of,” Sonya becoming leaders, like Breana Win- bring the same spirit to the school as There is a lot of dedication that quium schedule the most,” Thomas Dekhtar, Adv. 102, said “I’m glad we ters, Adv. 010, who is captain of Pom they have.” goes into being able to have these roles . Byrne, Adv. 018, said. “It always had him ” Pons, Nebiu Tadele, Adv. 017, who Will Farr, Adv. 101, will also miss in making the Northside community . worked really well for me.” However, as this year’s seniors helped to host I-Nite and the Bad- the seniors that he has been able to what it is. Hopefully, the underclass- This opinion appears to be not un- graduate from Northside and extend minton Tournament, Heather Ables, meet through sports. men will be able to put in the same common amongst the senior class. their reaches to life after high school, Adv.010, who is captain of the wom- “Most of the seniors I know are on dedication that the seniors have. “I would agree that [Dr. Lalley’s it comes to mind that something else en’s varsity soccer team, and Caitlin the soccer team,” Farr said, “and that “I think Karen Li, [Adv. 018], is colloquium schedule] was good,” Viv- goes with them Swieca, Adv. 017, who is Editor-In- is going to suck. We will miss a lot of cool,” Lananh Ho, Adv. 204, said, . ian Le, Adv. 016, said. “We started at “With us goes the last touch of Chief of the Hoof Beat. people. Defense positions will need to “and we are going to miss her, and the regular school time, which gave us Dr Lalley,” Katie Marinelli, Adv “They are a really good class,” be filled. I’m not going to lie, this was Key Club isn’t going to be the same. . . the whole rest of the day to do what- 010, said Christopher Nguyen, Adv. 106, said. our best year, and I don’t know if we She led Key Club for two years and . ever we want.” In a manner of speaking, this is “For the past two years, I didn’t really can live up to what we did, but we can she did a very good job, and people This opinion does not remain true because the graduating seniors get a chance to get close to them, but hope.” said she was one of the best leaders strictly unchallenged. are the last class to have known Dr this year I have definitely gotten more The seniors play a bigger role in of Key Club, and she was very dedi- . “Starting earlier was good,” Tapia Lalley prior to Mr Rodgers’ taking involved. Like with Korean Percussion underclassmen’s lives than expected. cated.” . said, “but there’s a lot more all-school the position as principal Club, the president is Tiffany Mon- Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen Spending four years going through . colloquiums this year, and that helps “Mr Rodgers’ first year was when real, [Adv.015]. She is a really com- look up to them for advice, coun- the Northside experience has helped . bring all the classes together for one I was a freshman,” Lauren Casapao, mitted leader, she is very passionate seling, and friendship. Every class the seniors grow and become who group thing. There’s good parts for Adv 104, said “I never even met Dr about what she does, and she knows has bad incidents that occur once in they want to be. They have left a lot on . . . both.” Lalley.” how to keep things under control. It’s awhile, but that does not define the the table for the rest of the school, and Regardless of colloquium differ- Graduating seniors respond to this really good to see club leaders enjoy- class of 2010 and this should not dis- they are taking with them the experi- ences, one opinion seems to be over- fact, remembering what Dr Lalley ing what they do.” courage underclass men from looking ence they have learned and the friend- . arching amongst the senior class. was like This not only applies to Korean up to their peers. ships they have made. Graduating is . “Dr. Lalley was cool,” Marinelli “I remember that Dr Lalley Percussion Club, but also to other “Our captain Jesus Lagunas, [Adv. only a natural stage that they must go . said, “but so is Mr. Rodgers. There bought Poms new uniforms,” Breanna groups where seniors are very dedicat- 018],” Rowan Quinain, Adv 109, said, through to get to college and continue will be plenty of good memories of Winters, Adv 010, said “He was a ed and have helped it to grow. The se- “has been on the swim team since he on with their careers. Whether or not . . him, too, when his last class graduates really cool guy ” niors every year serve as an important was a freshman and I have known him the seniors are happy about leaving . however many years down the line.” Furthermore, they recall his quirks role model to the rest of the school. for the past two years. He is a really Northside, the rest of the school will and habits The underclassmen have looked up to great guy and he doesn’t only talk to miss them, but will also look forward . the class of 2010 and some have de- the juniors or seniors, he talks to ev- to stepping up and giving the school as veloped close friendships with seniors eryone on the team, and gets along much as the class of 2010 has. through being in the same class, club, with everyone. He is just a really good

“I will remember them as very nice … they were cool, so we’ll miss them. I guess each class is spe- cial, so they were special in their own way.” -Elizabeth Camilo, Adv. 100

“[I will] remember them as the leaders that set the example for what we should do ...” -Tae Woo Lee, Adv. 204

“As good friends.” -Jia Jiang, Adv. 209 “Just to know that I guess we had it good, … we used what we had…to our full potential…” -Joe Flaherty, Class of 2010

“They were crazy, but in a good way. It’s not like one of those bad crazies, it’s one of those ‘Man, that class was so crazy, they are so awesome.’ -Elizabeth Schwartz, Adv. 202

“I will remember them mostly as being my classmates in what has been an amazing year … and it wouldn’t have been like that without them. What their legacy will be, only time can tell, but for now, they are a class that will be missed and we’ll have to adapt to a school without them.” -Alexandra Rojek, Adv. 102 10 Seniors The Hoof Beat College Decisions of the Northside College Prep High School Class of 2010 Heather Marie Ables Jonathan Escala Alexis Theodora Kalady Johnathan H. Mobbs Lyanne Santana Loyola University University of Illinois at Urbana Northeastern Illinois University Loyola University Boston University Razan M. Abuhashish Leah Beth Feiger Alexander Richard Kamysz Elizabeth Mondragon Kevin Wolf Schmidt University of Illinois at Chicago Dartmouth College University of Wisconsin at Davidson College Reed College Christine Marie Alvarado Nohemi Fernandez Madison Tiffany Hester G. Monreal Simmone A. Seymour DePaul University Cornell University Atul Paul Kapur Cornell College Tufts University Kevin-Ryan Isada Alvarez Stephanie Alyssa Fernandez University of Illinois at Chicago Stephany Moreno Dhara J. Shah University of Illinois at Chicago Northwestern University James Robert Kelenyi University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago Karena Anderson Rodriguez Joseph Martin Flaherty Northeastern Illinois University Janet Diane Morioka Huda Maryam Shareef Independent Study Loyola University Andreas Alexi Kavouras Lewis University Illinois Institute of Technology Alfredo Astudillo Gabrielle Goern Frankel Northwestern University Patrick Joseph Mulligan Valerie R. 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in each academic field. Award win- The Award for the S&C Electric The Christine Olsen ners were selected by the faculty Outstanding Art Student for Science Award Service Learning Award Senior members of each department. Sky Cubacub Saad Nasser Karen Li Additionally, two seniors were awards honored for their athletic success, James C Lalley Award Mayer-Brown Award The Male one senior was honored for her for the Outstanding for Social Science Athlete of the Year Members of the Northside schol spirit, one was honored for English Student Caroline Mills Cooper Eben College Prep Class of 2010 service, and one was honored for Caitlin Swieca gathered at LaVilla Restaurant her superior leadership. The Computer Science Award The Female to celebrate their accomplish- Cedric L Hampton Award Ciara Proctor Athlete of the Year ments throughout the school for the Outstanding Courtney Quigley year. Valedictorian Music Student The World Languages Award Una Lim Matt Brennan Matt Glodz The Alderman Patrick Outstanding seniors were O’Connor Leadership given department awards that Salutatorian The Mathematics Award Mustang Spirit Award Christine Alvarado celebrated their achievements Klaudia Leja Andreas Kavouras Bridget Illing June 2010 Features 11 I just do not give a final exam about school “To be honest my grades didn’t amount of material to study as well Students can be drop that much while I was slack- as homework to make. ing off last year,” Anna Marie Agu- “I’m trying even harder regard- either focused or irre, Adv. 206, said, “but I remem- ing my schoolwork because I know ber scrambling to cram for exams it’s that time of the year when I tend slackers because I didn’t study for them as to slack off,” Aguirre said. “I know much as I should have.” I slacked a lot last year, and I’m not by Sarah Capungan Not all students slack off dur- too proud of it. It’s really difficult for After receiving unsatisfactory ing the second semester of school me to stay focused, though.” grades during the first semester of because their schedules remain con- Other students, such as freshmen, the school year, some students cre- sistent and balanced with school, a become focused because they are ated resolutions to improve academ- social life, and extracurricular ac- now used to attending high school at ically at the beginning of the second tivities. Some students remain as Northside and feel more stable. They semester. However, as the year goes focused as they were during the first have now made established friend- on and winds closer towards sum- semester. ships and fallen into an established mer, students may often find them- “I’m always focused,” Nicholas pattern when it comes to studying. selves distracted from their school- Hill, Adv.302, said. “I think extra- “There’s a lot of schoolwork dur- work. Some students, however, stick curricular activities might play a part ing this time of the year,” Hill said, to their resolutions and become more in it because I have a lot of them and “but it’s surprisingly not very stress- focused on school. As homework, I’m pretty much always focused. But ful because I’m more used to balanc- exams, and extra-curricular activi- I have a lot of friends who have none ing my extra-curricular and home- Sophomore Katherine Graden, Adv. 200, studies for one of her final ex- ties pile up, students find different and they’re not focused in school at work load.” ams. Photo by Sarah Capungan. ways to cope with schoolwork. all.” Other students disagree with Hill things going on in my life,” Aguirre of focusing in the middle of the Students are often more stressed While some students slack, other about the extent that school has on said. “I always make new friends second semester. Some choose not out during the beginning of the students pay even more attention to their lives. each year and both my friends and to focus at all. However things may school year because they expect a lot their schoolwork after past mistakes “I have times throughout the family affect my feelings that affect be, summer is less than two months more from themselves than they had of neglect. With the ACT and ad- semester I think my being more or my schoolwork too.” away. Soon, students will not need during the second semester of the vance placement exams during April less focused now has less to do with Whatever the reason may be, to worry about school as much as previous year. and May, students have a copious school and more to do with other many students have a different way they do at the moment. Northside’s very own record breaker former would not have been possible excellence. A glimpse if she was not introduced to the pos- She won a gold medal at the 2009 sibilities of art in her freshman year. all city art competition with her first into the life of “I started in Art I and I had a semester twenty hour project en- strange time, but eventually got into titled “Cuddly Pills,” drawing inspi- Elizabeth Jay it. I’m thinking of being an art major ration from something as unique as now,” Jay said. a family pill book. In addition, Jay by Eghe Obaseki After taking Art I, Jay took also possesses a genuine interest in There is no question that North- Drawing and Painting as a sopho- the arts as she spends time drawing side has its fair share of talent. This more, Sculpture the year after, and in her free time. talent covers a large spectrum that Digital Imaging as a senior. If she Although Jay is experienced in includes everything from academic does decide to major in art, she has the arts, she is better known for her excellence to artistic genius. Eliza- experience under her belt. In addi- linguistic talents in Latin, which is beth Jay, Adv. 014, is one of those tion to earning credit for these class- arguably an art form in itself. students who has mastered subjects es in previous years, Jay is also able “I started as a freshman and took both in the arts and academics. The to claim a gold medal for her artistic off from being encouraged to join the club,” Jay said. “Many schools don't have a Latin program at all, let alone such an active one, and I can hardly imagine what high school would be like without it.” Jay has gone on to accomplish record breaking achievements. She went through a series of eight aca- demic tests for the Illinois Junior Classical League (IJCL) in her sophomore year and 10 in her senior year, the maximum number of tests allotted to each respective year. Jay Elizabeth Jay poses for a photo after receiving several awards during the managed to receive first place rank- Latin Olympics. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Joseph. ings in all 18 tests, making her the time to do much else but this does that Northside students have been first person to do so. not seem to bother her. so passionate about their respective Jay has received Gold Medals in “A trap that people fall into is that interests and this passion as well as all four years she has taken the Na- they try to do too much. It is easy for the unique opportunities Northside tional Latin Exam and has had Per- people to overexert themselves,” Jay presents to its students has worked fect Papers in each of the last three said.” Know what your limits are.” as an inspiration for her. years, an amazing feat accomplished Jay also shares one of the secrets “I am incredibly thankful that I by only a handful of students world- to her success. have attended a school which gives wide each year. On the prestigious “It is important for me have free me the opportunity to do all of these Illinois State Latin Tournment test, time. I know I need time for myself different things. I am always amazed Elizabeth has gotten the highest to be able to function,” Jay said. at what Northside has to offer its score in the state in each of her four In her free time, Jay enjoys wan- students,” Jay said. “It’s going to be years. Furthermore, she is regarded dering around downtown, surfing weird not seeing this place every day. Elizabeth Jay receives one of many awards at the Latin Olympics. Photo as perhaps the best Latin certamen the internet, and playing Role Play- I’m going to miss the people and the courtesy of Jeffrey Joseph. player Illinois has ever produced. ing Games in addition to participat- teachers I’ve met here. I’m going to As Latin has consumed her life ing in Latin Club and drawing, miss just being here.” for the past four years, Jay has little As she is a senior, Jay reveals Vegetables do not scream in pain a diet, but it is also about filling the come vegetarians often enjoy their The vegetarian diet with whole foods such as veg- lifestyle choice. etables (especially legumes), fruit, “Being a vegetarian is so easy diet is explained and nuts. A common mistake many and liberating,” Tolooi said. “It is vegetarians make is replacing meat nice not having to feel guilty every by Sarah Capungan with trans fats in junk food. time you eat a hamburger.” After a lifetime of barbeque, fast It is a popular assumption that Vegetarians can still eat their fa- food, and other types of meat, it is vegetarians and vegans lose many vorite hamburgers and meat prod- a common choice for some teenag- important nutrients from their diet ucts when the products are made out ers to become vegetarians. There once they have made the decision of meat substitutes such as tofu, sei- are many reasons for a student to to stop eating meat. However, all tan, or TVP. These substitute prod- become a vegetarian. These reasons but one of the nutrients that non- ucts are available at many health include the desire to live a healthier vegetarians consume can be found food stores, such as Whole Foods lifestyle and help the environment as Only some of the delicious vegetables one can eat as a vegetarian. Photo in plant based foods. This nutrient, and can have the same texture and well as to support animal rights. courtesy of Katherine Graden, Adv. 200. vitamin B12, is found in dairy prod- taste as real meat. “I’ve been a vegetarian my whole I love animals. Why would I eat There are different types of veg- ucts and is not consumed by vegans. Whatever the reason might be, life,” Lisa Wendt, Adv. 203, said. “I Vegans need to take vitamin tablets the decision to become a vegetarian guess I just didn’t like meat when I them?” etarians. The most common type Another reason why a person of vegetarian are those who abstain or eat fortified foods on a daily basis is not as drastic of a lifestyle change was little.” to obtain a healthy amount of vita- as many may assume, because veg- One of the most common reasons might become vegetarian is because from consuming meat, but do eat an- of the health benefits associated imal by-products such as dairy and min B12. Other nutrients that veg- etarians can still consume the same for going vegetarian is animal rights. etarians are believed to lack include types and amounts of nutrients non- Many animals are fed hormones and with the vegetarian diet. According eggs. These people are called lacto- to goveg.com, research shows that ovo vegetarians. Vegans are more iron and protein. However, a study vegetarians consume. The main is- antibiotics to help them grow faster published in the “American Journal sue with this decision is the tempo- and produce more by products with- vegetarians have a lower cancer rate radical vegetarians because they also than that of meat eaters and are 50 do not use any animal by-products, of Clinic Nutrition” shows that there rary self-control to avoid meat or, if out getting sick from the conditions is no difference in the levels of iron vegan, all animal by-products. Once they are living in. percent less likely to develop heart including products like honey or disease. Vegetarians are also nine leather. and protein between vegetarians and one has gained that self-control, they “It grosses me out to eat flesh,” non-vegetarians. can fully enjoy their healthy vegetar- Neda Tolooi, Adv. 209, said, “and times less likely to become obese Becoming a healthy vegetarian than meat-eaters. is not just about cutting meat from Those who have decided to be- ian lifestyle. 12 A&E The Hoof Beat Love, country, Pretty good, for the genre “Letters to and rock equals Juliet” a notable “Revelation” summer flick Solomon” and “Give Me Love” al- Sons of low listeners and fans to realize that this band actually has a positive and Sylvia release constructive message unlike bands by Sarah Schoonhoven out there today. What is amazing is Every year around Halloween, at promising new that their music is not stifled in the least five horror movies premier. A least by their strong message and the few months later around Christmas, album moral themes hidden in their lyrics. several family flicks appear. But For example, in “Ghost Town” Ash- around this time of year, late spring ley says, “Stars are falling and the to early summer, comes the date hills are on fire. Vanity is a perpetual movie set: the based-on-but-not-re- by Eghe Obaseki liar.” While not apparent at first, lis- “I don’t care what’s in my way ally-true-story, the parody, and most teners realize that this is an illusion of all, the romantic comedy. The ro- … I will find you wherever you to Hollywood life today. are.” These are the first words of mantic comedy is a heavily criticized The last song on the album, “The genre, known primarily for sappy “John Wayne,” a song from Sons of War Within,” really takes the album Sylvia’s new album “Revelation.” plots, awkward jokes, and ever so to a whole new level. The first min- obvious endings. This is the primary These words are a bit cliché, but ute and forty seconds is an instru- the same does not hold true for the reason that it is hard to distinguish mental that builds up to an extreme- one romantic comedy from another rest of the album. A balance in the ly ominous section with lyrics like, album is achieved as both ballads — they nearly all are exactly the “So in love with yourself that you same. Therefore, it is quite surpris- and upbeat songs are featured. This hate yourself.” It is safe to say that sophisticated and fun album gives a ing when a romantic comedy stands this song packs in the most intensity out amongst the others, which the new meaning to the term country out of the ten songs on the album; rock. new “Letters to Juliet” has managed however, the songs before it do sig- to pull off. The first song, “ John Wayne,” nal that a big finale is approaching starts off with a subtle Latin flavor “Letters to Juliet” is a story and “The War Within” serves this about Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), “Letters to Juliet” is a refreshing, although very predictable, romantic as lead guitarist Austin Clark plays purpose justly. comedy for the summer. Image courtesy of amazon.com the Dobro guitar, but as it progress- who travels to Verona with her too- Overall this CD is stylistically United States. The minor characters, the movie much justice, yet she is es it takes on a more country tone busy fiancé Victor (Gael García Ber- amazing. “50 Ways,” a song about mostly elderly Italian men, were all more popular among an older audi- with the introduction of the mando- nal), and finds herself tangled into leaving without saying goodbye, genuinely sweet, and really added ence, one that is less likely to watch lin guitar (played by Adam Clark) the adventures of Claire (Vanessa definitely has the potential to hit to the setting and atmosphere as a a movie such as this one. which is a better representation of Redgrave) and her cynical grand- number one on the music charts. whole. The one truly unique factor of the album as a whole. This song also son Charlie (Christopher Egan). Of It has an upbeat rock and roll style The other actors in the movie, “Letters to Juliet” was its infusion of reveals the amazing vocal range of course, since Sophie spends more reminiscent of Michael Jackson and while not completely unknown, were sappy plot with interesting cultural lead vocalist Ashley Clark as well as time with Charlie than with Victor, definitely has a message to which somewhat mediocre. Amanda Sey- story. There is a Capulet House in his unexpected skill on the fiddle. she grows very close to him, and of people can relate. The compilation fried has not been in much, with her Verona, where real women write let- The song which the album is course she is still engaged to Victor. of songs on the album is genius, as most recent picture being the sappy ters seeking advice from Juliet. This named after, “Revelation,” centers It would be rude to spoil the ending, each song works to compliment the “Dear John;” Christopher Egan is interesting, yet little known, story on the line, “Love is the only thing even though it is probably quite ob- next. The songs were chosen so as barely a B-list actor, with a reper- adds a new dimension to an other- that’s keeping us alive. This is my vious what it is. to create one cohesive album where toire smaller than one would expect. wise typical story. revelation.” This single line works Nevertheless, “Letters to Juliet” each song builds on the themes of Yet both Seyfried and Egan’s perfor- All in all, the movie watcher to reveal the theme of the album, is fairly refreshing for a romantic other songs while still being able to mances were memorable enough to looking for the next Oscar winner which focuses not only on romantic comedy, if for nothing else than a function individually. make the acting choices acceptable. can skip “Letters to Juliet,” but the love, as most music does, but also on change of scenery. By placing the Sons of Sylvia seem like they Vanessa Redgrave, the archetypal moviegoer that is looking for a fun brotherly love and living life the best movie in and around Verona, Italy, could be on their way to greatness. British woman, is really the only ac- romantic comedy will find “Letters way possible. This particular song the movie has a cultural, eclectic feel They have joined the musical ele- that would be missing if set in the tor with a name to her, and she does to Juliet” to be just their style. reveals that the three brothers that ments of country and rock, perfect- comprise this band, Ashley, Austin, ed the Desperado- vampire -Green and Adam Clark, are in fact children Day look, and have presented a posi- of a preacher. The song also reveals tive message as well as the timeless Oh Henry! that they draw inspiration from John topic of love and combined them Lennon and Elvis, which is probably into something new and appealing. why the album has elements of both They may be labeled as copycats at country and rock and roll music. Steps to a perfect CD mix first because of their look and sound by Alice Henry vocals. the show- These are the same Clark Broth- but their message is what will distin- Step 3: Phasing from one song er, play it ers that won the 2007 title of the guish them from all the rest in the As I lack accessories to plug an to another smoothly is the result of as a sur- Next Great American Band. Three music industry. “Don’t know where iPod into a car, and in fact just sim- simply listening to the end of one prise for years later and with a new name, I’m going but I know I’m going fast.” ply lack an iPod, I have become a song and matching it up with the a friend, Sons of Sylvia are taking the music These words from the song “Rev- self-proclaimed expert on the art of beginning of another in a way that or just world by storm. Although “John elation” could not be truer for this CD mix making. While many will maximizes listening pleasure. If one listen to Wayne” is a typical love song, group as they go on tour with Carrie just throw songs they like at the song ends with the last gleanings of the playl- other songs on their album such as Underwood. Bigger and better things time onto a CD willy-nilly, a mix re- a guitar chord, the next song ideally ist once the inspirational ballads “Song of are surely headed their way. quires patience and creativity to be should start with another long gui- through. Work out the kinks and a true success, as well as a good ear tar chord. The easiest songs to tran- make it the optimum mix for listen- for seamless flow in between songs. sition to are ones that start out with ing. So, to enlighten those who have not either a simple beat or that start Now that the steps have been yet tried their hand at making a mix, with sounds outside of the song it- listed, do not just ignore them. Take do not fear: step-by-step instructions self, like clapping or talking. this little lesson in mix making and are to follow. Step 4: A few songs should be use it wisely. If the mix turns out as Step 1: First, there has to be a mixed in that cannot be categorized a failure, do not blame the list, but purpose for the CD. CDs can be under a single genre of music. This perhaps the music that makes up made for parties, for the process of allows the mix to transition from the music library of origin. Also, if getting made up and dressed, for rock to hip hop to Motown to clas- in need of further help in making driving, for a workout, or for just ex- sical music and then back to alter- the perfect set of tunes, or looking pressing a mood. A mix can even be native tunes. Often artist Gnarls to make a request, let me know. In made surrounding around a certain Barkley is an artist that serves won- the end, the mix will succeed if the word or idea, like fire or victory, al- derfully for this purpose, especially music matches the purpose. So take though this adds more complexity their less well-known song, “Going the plunge and make a try at the art to the making of, since transition On.” of CD mixes. between songs with words in com- Step 5: Be sure to include a few For my final words and wishes, mon is less smooth. Mixes can also choice jewels among your song as this is the last column of my high be made for certain people, in which choices. Mixes can be good if every school career, some tips, tricks, and case much variation is available to song is known by the listeners, but hints. Check out Florence + The best fit that person. it is more interesting and enjoyable Machine for an up and coming mu- Step 2: The opening song of the to throw in some not as well known sic artist; she is starting up quickly, CD will more or less set the tone for songs to mix it up. This also adds and she has already been featured the rest of the mix. This will deter- to the appreciation any other ears on multiple TV shows and com- mine whether it is for the road, for that might be tuning in will find in mercials. Make friends with musi- getting ready to party, or to soothe a the CD mix, and in the skilled per- cians, because they have the power breaking heart. Generally the open- son who made it. For example, my to serenade, and can provide some ing song should have a walking pace friend Billy Schoenburg is a musi- wicked tunes no one else knows. beat (again, this will change based cian currently at McNally School of Genuine artists are legit, as is jazz on the type of mix) with a good Music in Minnesota. He and fellow and the blues. Do not ever ever ever introduction, and hence, provide a student Graham Wakeman pair up discredit that music. Or folk. Folk is good introduction to the rest of the in the band Brother Divide, with on an uplift with a new, more mod- CD. Also, the song should serve as harmonious tunes such as “Salva- ern style. Grassroots artists hold on a sort of warm up to listening to the dor.” Since they are a small, less well to their artistic integrity, and will CD in the first place. A personal fa- known band, they serve as a good help you hold on to yours. Lastly, vorite for a starting song for my car jewel that people can ask about. do not exist and depend on the mixes would be “Fans” by Kings of Step 6: Now the mix must be test- world of arts and entertainment; it Leon. It is steady, sure, and amaz- ed. To ensure that it fits the purpose is only possible to gain true insight Sons of Sylvia is an impressively folksy new band featuring three broth- ing for driving down a road, not to it is intended for, it is best advised to to yourself and the world around ers, using unusual instrument choices and artistic vocals to appeal to a mention the instruments mix to- play the CD in that environment. So you without influences from an in- variety of audiences. Image courtesy of amazon.com gether perfectly with up and down take it on the highway, sing to it in dustry looking to sell. June 2010 A&E 13 This kid stands a chance One for the money, The first single off the album, The fact that B.o.B decides to step “The Adventures “Don’t Let Me Fall,” is reminis- away from the fast-paced rap verses, cent of fellow newcomer Drake, but with the exception of a small rap in two for the show of Bobby Ray” seems a bit harder and more rigid in “Lovelier Than You,” make these Although it often felt like its tone. Though the song has a nice two of the simplest but most lovable “Million Dollar the acting was forced, the show does secures B.o.B’s rhythm and a somewhat inspiring songs on the album. not require amazing acting ability message about how one person can “Ghost in a Machine” also show- Quartet” in from its performers. There is only status as a new rise to stardom despite obstacles, cases B.o.B’s vocals as he expresses sparse dialogue between samples of the lyrics are too overbearing, and his fears of losing his identity as he Chicago and New some of the most famous songs by musical artist to the presence of explicit words does rises to fame over a melody eerily the four artists, as well as many piec- not help, either. This seems to be the played by the song’s accompanying York: A Review es performed in duo, trio, or quartet. watch same case with “Bet I,” which fea- pianist. This same message is echoed The sparse dialogue that exists ad- tures T.I. and Playboy Tre. This track by “Fame,” in which B.o.B sings the and Comparison vances the plot of Sun Records, run by Sam Phillips (NY: Hunter Foster, is confusing, and though T.I. adds chorus and raps the rest of the song. by Will Riley some celebrity status to the song, it “Fame” discusses what instant star- CHI: Tim Decker), and its contract- by Olutoye Adegboro “Million Dollar Quartet” is a ing of four of the biggest music stars does not make up for the song’s “Re- dom can do to a person using a jazzy historical musical based on a true In recent years, the world has ally ain’t hard/Never really served beat, while “Ghost In a Machine” of the era. For a very brief time — seen the likes of many young art- story featuring classic rock songs one day — all four of them were no heart/Y’all be playin that roll” seems to express B.o.B’s fears of from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, ists who in some way revolutionized lyrics and the many others like it that fame in a more personal and vulner- together for an informal jam session the music industry. Though most of Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. before Cash and Perkins left for Co- make the song so puzzling. able light. It is currently playing on Broadway these artists have faded into obscu- “Airplanes,” which is already “Nothin’ On You,” which al- lumbia Records in Nashville. Phillips rity after the release of their debut at the Nederlander Theater in New dubbed the four the “Million Dollar climbing the Hot 100 Billboard ready hit the top spot on the Hot 100 York and at the Apollo Theater in albums, a relative few have been Chart, is a stark contrast to “Don’t Billboard Chart, is the most con- Quartet,” and the name stuck. able to achieve success and have Chicago. Each production featured The show “Million Dol- Let Me Fall” and “Bet I.” With a temporary track on the album. The different casts and crews and were their names, as well as their music, piano intro and the featured vocals song features vocals from Hawaiian lar Quartet” mostly documents the remembered well beyond the usual set in very different theaters, and the songs that the four played on that of Paramore’s Hayley Williams, vocalist Bruno Mars, who sings the different direction, lighting design, “15 minutes of fame.” It seems that “Airplanes” transitions into a mix of chorus. Though the song is about one day and also the tensions that Bobby Ray Simmons, better known set design, costumes, and produc- arise when Cash and Perkins inform addictive beats and thoughtful lyr- the cliché topic of the “one who got tion were noticeable to the trained by his stage name B.o.B, might be ics as B.o.B reminisces on the days away,” B.o.B brings a new edge to it Phillips of their plans to jump ship one of those artists who manages and observant eye. to Columbia. before he became an artist. He also with a fresh and more relaxed vibe. “Million Dollar Quartet,” based to break the 15 minute curse if his makes the song even more heartfelt The last three tracks, “The Kids,” The show in New York debut album, “B.o.B Presents: The on the book by Colin Escott and featured a more technologically as he expresses his hope for rap to “Magic,” and “Past My Shades,” all Floyd Mutrux, chronicles the first Adventures of Bobby Ray,” gives its get back to its original purpose of feature vocals from other artists and stunning set, with fly space that al- listeners any indication of what this and only meeting of music legends lowed for the lifting of the entire set being a vehicle of social commen- remain some of the most memora- Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis newcomer holds in store. tary that brought about change. The ble. “The Kids,” a remixed version to reveal a grid of lights facing the Though he is just 21 years old, Presley, and Johnny Cash at Sun Re- audience that flashed during the song is poignant and modern, but of Vampire Weekend’s “The Kids cords in Memphis, Tennessee. More the songs on B.o.B’s album speak the same cannot be said for its coun- Don’t Stand a Chance,” and “Mag- signature finale. The Chicago show volumes and rings with echoes of appreciable as a concert than a show tried to imitate this grid, but it just terpart “Airplanes, Part II,” which ic” are the most pop-geared songs with a plot, the musical features wisdom well beyond his years. The has a slower beat and guest lyrics on the album and instantly attract was not the same because of space Atlanta native’s wisdom might come light, easy dialogue and relies heav- limitations that prohibited a full light from Eminem. “Airplanes, Part any listener with playful melodies ily on classic songs. from his vast experience with mu- II” is good, but it just stops there, and outstanding vocals. “Past My grid. The New York theater was sic before he even graduated high The show is an hour and also larger and had the intangible as the melody that made its “Part Shades,” which features rap sensa- forty-five minutes with no intermis- school. According to his official I”counterpart so poignant is gone. tion Lupe Fiasco, is one of B.o.B’s Broadway atmosphere. Given those website, B.o.B was a part of the sion, a format that is saved from be- inherent differences, however, the “Letters from Vietnam” and more personal songs, as he raps ing incongruous by the fact that the group “The Klinic” with his cousin “Lovelier Than You” seem as if they about people seeing beyond his ap- Chicago show was still a good bet prior to the release of his first full show is a lively musical. In Chicago, when one takes into account natural were plucked from the indie folk pearance and understanding who is however, there was still a distracting album, during which he began writ- genre of the 1960s with a little bit he is as a person. theater and space limitations. ing lyrics as a member of the duo. It exodus of people going to the bath- “It was a great way to re- of R&B and pop added to the mix. One of the best debut albums to room about an hour and a half in, seems that his skills as a songwriter With these two tracks, B.o.B shows hit stores in years, “The Adventures ally portray all of [the performers’] must have been developed while a phenomenon that did not occur in characters and personalities and see off his vocals rather than his rapping of Bobby Ray” is unforgettable. If New York where the audience was he rapped as a teenager in some of skills. The use of the electric guitar his album tells the world anything, it how they contrasted but also shared Atlanta’s clubs as the songs on “The younger and alcoholic beverages much in common,” Simone Dosmar, in “Letters from Vietnam” and the is that B.o.B is truly an artist in every were not allowed in the theater. Adventures of Bobby Ray” tell sto- acoustic guitar and relaxed drum sense of the word, as his music tells Adv. 102, who only saw the show in ries rather than spout meaningless The best part of the show, Chicago, said. beats of “Lovelier Than You” ac- a story and manages to catch the and arguably the part that makes it lyrics over nice beats. centuate his raw, yet honest voice. listener’s ear at the same time. Despite the fact that the show worth the price of admission, is the was entertaining, it has been com- end. After the curtain call, each of pared to other, more worthwhile the principle characters – Lewis, Broadway shows. Same story, different versions Cash, Presley, and Perkins – perform “It’s trying to be Jersey his own well-meaning father. and his children, especially his re- a famous song and get the whole Boys,” Matt Brennan, Adv. 010, “The Last Song” Though Miley Cyrus’s portrayal lationship with Ronnie. The movie crowd clapping and rocking out. said. “And Jersey Boys is a more en- of Ronnie is not quite as satisfy- does not portray as many examples Audience members are welcomed to tertaining show for the money.” movie compared ing, her acting in “The Last Song” of the original tension between the dance in the aisles as the cast mem- For those who want a light, is much more enjoyable and much father and daughter or of how that bers do crazy tricks with their instru- fun, rocking good time and can’t get to the book less painful than in her role as Miley tension slowly evaporates over the ments. In New York, Elvis leaned tickets to Jersey Boys (which is no Stewart on Disney Channel’s “Han- course of the summer. This leads to into the crowd and let a woman in longer running in Chicago), Million nah Montana.” Considering that weaker, less developed characters as the front row pull off his tie and keep Dollar Quartet is still a good bet for this is one of her first non-Disney well as a less complex plot. it. an entertaining night. by Tess Thompson Channel roles and not another failed This shortcoming of the movie It is not uncommon for movie attempt at singing, she did relatively would not be obvious to someone adaptations of books to appear only well. She may even be able to build who had not read the book, but for vaguely similar in respect to charac- up a reasonable acting career for her- those who have, it is slightly disap- ters and plot, yet still bear the same self if she continues in her current pointing. That was one of the mes- title. Though these movies may be direction. Taking all of these vari- sages of the book: that love for one’s fine on their own, they are not al- ables into account, her contribution family is just as important as love for ways enjoyed to their full extent by to the movie was mostly positive. one’s soul mate. Losing this aspect fans of their corresponding books Even so, the movie fails to mea- changed the story from its complex, because they cannot get over the dif- sure up to the book. As is not uncom- purposeful book form to a much ferences. “The Last Song” is, luck- mon when books are transformed more generic movie form with much ily, not one of those movies. Though into movies, the book not only has less original morals. the movie and the book, both writ- more content and interesting twists Some differences between book ten by Nicholas Sparks, are by no than the movie, but it also has much and movie actually improved the means identical, the discrepancies more emotion. Unrestricted by time, flow of the story. The biggest ex- are relatively minor and do not de- the book has the ability to add small ample of this is the fire that burned tract from the overall enjoyment of scenes and tidbits of information in down the local church. In the book, the film. Still, it is not by any means here and there that were just enough Will believes the fire was the fault of necessary to run out immediately to to bring out more intense emotional a stray firework set off by his friend see the movie, especially if one has reactions from the reader. Although Scott, when in reality Marcus, local already read the book. viewers of the movie may have thug and pyromaniac, is to blame. In Although the acting is by no walked out with a few tears in their the movie, Marcus is left out of the means Oscar-worthy, the movie was eyes, the book brought on an unre- equation, simplifying the incident not nearly as bad as it could have lenting flood for the last 100 pages. to being a mistake on Scott’s part, been. Upon entering the theater, Other small moments also added to eventually admitted and subsequent- many viewers had low expectations the chemistry between the charac- ly dismissed. The second version is for the movie, mainly because of Mi- ters. In the movie, Ronnie and Will’s not only less complicated, but also ley Cyrus’s reputation as an overpaid certainty that they are in love seems a does less to muddle the correspond- and untalented actress. Although little too abrupt because there is less ing message of taking responsibility expectations like these are not very time for them to get to know each for one’s actions. The events in the difficult to exceed, this movie does other and less time for the viewer to book leave the reader wondering have many redeeming aspects. From get to know them. what they are supposed to be getting the beginning, Greg Kinnear and The book also devotes more time out of the event, whereas a viewer Bobby Coleman are both convincing to father-child and brother-sister re- of the movie would be much less and likeable in their roles as Steve lationships than the movie, which is confused. and Jonah, the father and younger for the most part centered on the teen All in all, though both portray- brother of the main character. Their romance. In the book, Jonah and als of the story are entertaining, portrayal of their characters embod- Ronnie seem much closer, which ac- the overall winner is still the book. ies what acting should be: an imita- centuates the loving, sisterly side of Though the movie should not be “The Last Song” stars Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth as two young tion of real life and real emotions. Ronnie that is not as apparent in the overlooked, it is probably best to en- adults in an inescapable romance. While entertaining, the movie did The viewer can easily picture Cole- movie. Another important relation- joy both in the privacy of one’s own not quite meet up to the book’s standards. man as his own annoying yet love- ship that is not as developed in the home where one is free to cry to his Image courtesy of amazon.com able younger brother or Kinnear as movie was the one between Steve content. 14 Sports The Hoof Beat Mustangs fall to Lane Tech in city Roller coaster season final matchup Bittersweet in the first game, carrying over from “Lane’s team is really good, but Women’s soccer the Whitney game.” I really think we kept our strong de- ending to the Northside’s defense found itself fense up against them,” Katie Son- ends season on its toes for the majority of the nefeldt, Adv. 010, said. “There were men’s lacrosse first half and held Lane scoreless a lot of times they could’ve scored with highest CPS for the majority of the period. One but didn’t, so Kim [Truong, Adv. team 2009-2010 offensive throw-in scheme by Lane, 204, goaltender] did a really nice finish ever however, caught the Mustangs off job.” season guard, and freshman Jasmin Car- Although Northside was un- by Edward Heffernan by Caitlin Swieca rera eventually scored the Indians’ able to capture the city’s top prize, Muscling their way through the As the members of the Varsity first goal with under four minutes the team’s season included victories season, the tables that turned many Women’s Soccer Team crossed the remaining in the half. over rivals Walter Payton and Whit- times for the men’s lacrosse team field at Lane Stadium for the final The late goal was frustrating to a ney Young, earning Northside both have finally come to an end. After a time this season, they were greeted defense that had almost shut down the Fire Extinguisher and Hammer series of losses early in the season, by the throng of fans clad in maroon the potent Lane offense for 40 min- rivalry trophies. the men’s lacrosse team made some and silver that had been cheering, utes. Northside broke through the quick changes to completely re- chanting, and beating war drums all “When you give up a goal with a semifinal round for the first time vamp their ability to win. The team night in support of the Mustangs. few minutes left in the half, that’s de- despite losing one of its captains, lost the first five games of the sea- The Northside Men’s Lacrosse Admiring the team’s newly won flating,” Coach Albritton said. “Our Loyola-bound Heather Ables, Adv. son, and against the odds of produc- Team has gone through many ups plaque, the members of Maroon defensive strategy was holding up, 010, mid-season due to a leg injury. ing a playoff push, they improved, and downs this season. Madness gave a standing ovation to except for that one play.” Coach Albritton noted that several winning seven games in a row and Image by Andriana Mitrakos the team that had battled it out for Despite this disappointment, the players stepped up to make “enor- making it to the first ever CPS City 90 minutes against a Lane team that Lady Mustangs began the second mous contributions” to the final Championship on the 20th of May. ing practice,” Souder said, “and finished its season undefeated within half with “a lot of fire,” according matchup, naming Tori Andrade, Then, after building momentum, the eventually things just started click- the Public League. to Coach Albritton. The momentum Adv. 200, Maura Illing, Adv. 200, team fell short of their goals, loosing ing and we started winning games.” The fans seemingly cared little almost shifted within the first five Becky Schuba, Adv. 102, and Son- 12 to 2 to Lane. As improvement was made that the plaque that the girls carried minutes of the second period when nefeldt as standouts in the champi- “We had played two games back throughout the course of the season named them runners-up. Despite a loose ball trickled towards Lane’s onship game. to back the day previous to the game to eventually produce a phenomenal holding Lane scoreless for the ma- goal line with the Indians goalie not The close matchup in the cham- against Lane,” Eduardo Moreno, winning streak, one thing remained jority of the first half of the game, in position to make the save. The pionship game served to show the Adv. 107, said, “so we were exhaust- the same to the players: their overall Northside eventually fell in the Pub- Northside crowd slowly rose to its growth of Northside’s soccer team ed.” unity. lic League title game on May 14 by feet, hoping to celebrate a game-ty- during the course of this year’s sea- The season took another blow “The chemistry of the team is a score of 3 to 0. This marked the ing goal, only to see the ball cleared son. as the team lost in the first round of pretty strong,” Souder said. “We’re highest finish ever for the Mustangs, in a key defensive play by Lane Tech “We lost to [Lane] 6 to 0 the first the State playoffs to Grayslake Cen- all good friends with each other and who had lost in the city semifinal senior Giselle Aguilar. time we played them, so it really tral (ranked 10th in the state, while we work well as a team.” round for four of the last five years. After this missed opportunity, shows how much we’ve improved,” the Mustangs were ranked 23rd) 17 Moving forward, the team hopes The Mustangs entered the game Northside failed to pose any major Sonnefeldt said. to 3, culminating the team’s efforts. to bring the same energy and skill coming off of their first-ever playoff offensive threats, and Lane scored Although the team will lose sev- Grayslake Central went on only to that they brought during the turning victory over Whitney Young, a de- twice more to seal the city champi- en players to graduation, its young loose to Saint Rita in the second point of their season. A few things fensive battle that ended on a pen- onship. core of offensive players makes it a round.Even though the team lost at the team will be focusing on are of- alty kick by Dee Lee, Adv. 012, who Coach Albritton attributed the contender for next year’s title. With the conclusion of the season, some fensive prowess and strategy. sealed the 5 to 4 shootout victory goals not to the negligence of North- Lane Tech dominating the Public had much to say for their overall “I think we need to keep improv- after both teams were held scoreless side’s defense but rather the skill of League with several standout fresh- progress. ing on our stick skills and our under- throughout regulation and two over- the powerful Lane offense, which man, Northside’s primary focus next “Throughout the year our de- standing of offensive plays,” Souder time periods. boasted three players scoring fifteen year will pertain to compensating fense was pretty strong,” Christian said. Having made it past the semifinal goals or more throughout the sea- for the contributions of the depart- Souder, Adv. 107, said, “but towards As this season has come to a barrier, the team looked to replicate son. ing seniors and also working to take the end of the season you could defi- conclusion, the team can look back its defensive strategy against a Lane “[On Lane’s goals,] the goal- the next big step in the quest for the nitely see our offense improving and with pride in the fact that they made team that had routed Northside in keeper couldn’t do anything,” Coach title. starting to score more.” an about face in the regular season. the regular season. Albritton said. “The defenders were “Building up a new core of de- The swift turnabout in their game Even though the team’s season end- “Compared to the first time that doing what they were supposed to fenders is our number one priority,” play during the regular season, More- ed bitterly, they are ready to move we played them, we were clearly do. [Lane’s] passing was incredible.” Coach Albritton said. “We have a no says, is because “Coach Wags forward with plans and practice. much more organized defensive- Northside’s Soccer Team mem- couple offensive players that I know made [them] run...a lot,” which mo- “We are like a wolf pack; ev- ly,” Coach Robert Albritton, head bers also echoed these sentiments, will contribute in a big way. If we can tivated them to push themselves and eryone has got each others backs,” coach, said. “We were working on noting that their defense held up es- solve the defensive question mark, to step up their game. Moreno said. a defensive strategy we didn’t have pecially well. we can make another run at it.” “We just kept working hard dur- CPS budget cuts strike out sophomore sports [they are] so that they can find sup- The effects of port from somewhere else,” Mayer said. “So they are kind of holding us funding deficits hostage.” Even if the cuts do happen, there on sports teams may still be hope for keeping cut teams. by Tess Thompson “If CPS makes it possible for the Whether it is by buying clothes school to sponsor their own teams from the sale rack, eating out less, outside of CPS, then we might be or “staycationing”, many people able to keep the programs going,” have had to cut back somewhere in Mayer said. their lives due to the weak economy. For this year, Northside sopho- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is no mores have been able to continue be- exception. According to the CPS ing a part of sport teams by joining website, the system has had to make the freshmen level. budget cuts and cost containment “At Northside, we took a stand,” actions in order to make up for their Lardakis said. “We kept them [the $475 million deficit for 2010. One sophomores] here with the fresh- of the cuts they have had to make is men, and we are still trying to go the elimination of sophomore sports as normal as possible, but with the teams. exception of [the fact that] we are Many students, coaches, and ad- missing half of the season.” ministrators involved in CPS sports Students and parents have also think the budget cuts are unfair been taking their own stands in the to players, especially those on the form of Facebook groups, walkouts, teams that were cut. and protests. Other students, such “A lot of us have played through as those in the Northside Issues to grammar school and played all sum- Action Club, are taking steps to raise mer, and just wait for this opportu- awareness about the issue. nity in high school to play,” junior However, there may not be a need varsity softball team member Paryss to fight back. Some believe there Oquendo, Adv. 302, said. “We can- CPS budget cuts will create several problems for sport students next year. Image by Sarah Campun. might be other ways for CPS to cut not anymore because of the budget get to play and they have their team “So that means we would probably ing a difficult time planning.” back without affecting sports. cuts.” [now], what are they going to do next end up with one third of our stu- Other sports administrators have “I think we should cut back on Sophomores are not the only year when they are sophomores?” dents being able to participate at the different problems with the cuts. textbooks, and just go to computers ones affected by the cuts, however. junior varsity softball team member varsity level. That is a pretty big cut “The fact that they did it a week and save a bunch of trees in the pro- “Especially with conference Nicole Mathews, Adv. 208, said. back.” before the season started is an issue,” cess,” Mayer said. games, only freshmen can play,” Current freshmen may not be the Still, the changes for next year are head coach of the junior varsity soft- No matter the solution for this Oquendo said. “Most of the time it only ones that have to worry about not yet definite. ball team Peter Lardakis said. “We problem, Northside athletes and is freshmen and sophomores playing their teams for next year. There is “We do not know for certain already had tryouts; we were excited coaches will not let their voices go together. The sophomores pitch and also a possibility that freshmen level whether there are going to be cuts about the season.” unheard.“If and when that time we have a mixed outfield and infield. sports will be cut next school year as for next year,” Mayer said. “This Others feel that there may not comes [to make a stand], Northside We lose half of our team when we well. might be a temporary thing, we do even be a reason for the budget cuts will probably be right there along play conference games.” “The rumor is that CPS is not go- not know. That is one of the prob- at all. with the other schools, doing the Future effects may rise up as ing to sponsor the freshmen or the lems that we are having with sports “One of the issues is that some same things, fighting to keep the well. sophomore levels for next year,” An- administration. They are not telling people think that CPS is crying wolf, programs,” Mayer said. “Even though they [freshmen] drew Mayer, Athletic Director, said. us anything definitely, so we are hav- making things seem a lot worse than June 2010 Sports 15 The Cait’s Meow A fond farewell to Northside -- and its sports teams by Caitlin Swieca rounding the juvenile obesity epi- way onto a varsity sports squad, I Madness that bolsters school spirit. again. The final seconds are ticking off demic, athletics represent a large can attest firsthand to the power of Plain and simple, sports make all The jour- the clock. The time has come to first chunk of the budget that CPS joining a JV team. For two years, of us better. By threatening the ney truly draw up one last play, to set up the evidently views as expendable, and I played on the JV softball team, life of our sports programs, CPS would game-winning field goal, to des- the outlook for CPS to regain its winning a city championship and threatens the foundation of what not have perately heave a final Hail Mary full slate of the teams in the fall is having some of the most memo- makes Northside Northside. been the up into the air, praying that we can gloomy. rable times of my high school ex- Saving our schools themselves same with- ride off into the sunset satisfied Northside certainly is not pri- perience. For those two seasons, I is certainly a top priority. But when out my peers both past and present with how it all went down. marily known for its sports teams, woke up happy every day knowing we take it to the streets to fight to who have taken me under their The sports analogies could go but they are without a doubt a I would have a chance to practice keep the foundation of Northside wings, encouraged me to reach on and on, but there is no getting fundamental part of the Northside after school. We played hard, but from being destroyed, we cannot my full potential, helped keep me around it: time has run out on the experience. With a majority of stu- at the end of the day, the game neglect to save our sports along the sane during times of stress, and Class of 2010. Some of us can dents participating in athletics at was just a game to learn from and way. entertained me throughout hours hardly wait to arrive on campus some point during their four years, move on. Above all, JV was a place On a personal note, as much as of editing and layout. A great deal in August, while others would not JV teams prove to be the perfect to have fun, and it helped me form sports have altered the path of my of credit goes to Mr. Chester Ty- mind a little more time at North- setting for many developing ath- some of the best friendships of my last four years, the journalism class linski, who has worked for over a side. By the nature of high school, letes. Some JV sports do not have life. Without those two seasons, has been absolutely essential to my decade to build the Hoof Beat into we are forced to go out on top, un- to make cuts, providing a perfect my Northside experience would be development as a student, writer, a program that transforms willing like the Michael Jordans and Brett gateway for freshman looking to completely different. and human being. This being my students into exceptional writers, Favres of the world. We know that make friends, join an extracur- Honestly, as a fan of sports at all last column, I would be amiss if I editors, collaborators, and leaders we have to leave, but we still have ricular, and ease the transition into levels, I believe that the importance failed to recognize those who have over a mere four years. to make sure that we end things the high school. The existence of the of sports goes far beyond a way made these last four years special. I So as I join my classmates in right way. JV level is vital to the long-term to fill two hours. By investing in have had the great pleasure of mak- riding off into the promising sunset Although our time at Northside development of athletic programs, sports, we become a part of a cause ing myself at home in this Hoof that is college life, I remain indebted is up, it is hard to ignore the fact especially because CPS teams have larger than ourselves, fostering our Beat sports section, as the section to the peers and mentors who have that the state of the school is as un- sought to bridge the gap between relationships with those around us. editor during my junior year and brought me to the position that I certain as it has ever been. The way the talent and organization of We learn to humble ourselves, fo- this year as a columnist. Being a am in today. Those remaining be- things are shaping up, Northside’s city and suburban teams for years. cus on the task at hand, and coop- part of the Hoof Beat has taught hind take on the daunting task of future is full of bloated class sizes, Even though Northside’s teams erate for the greater good. We work me more than any other experience maintaining the legacy and dignity teacher cuts, and reduced course have managed to maintain some to improve and taste the thrill of at this school, and I will undoubt- of Northside in the face of harrow- and extracurricular offerings. form of sophomore teams in many victory, yet often must learn to deal edly continue to carry what this ing changes to the CPS system. By In my eyes, one of the scari- programs, the competitive fire that with the disappointments of com- newspaper has given me far into remaining true to the foundations est consequences of the budget comes with competing for a city ing up short. Even those who do college and beyond. The newspa- that this school was built on, I have crisis was the sudden removal of title is gone, taking away a big part not participate in sports can attend per has certainly presented some of no doubt that in ten years, the class all junior varsity sports teams this of the fun of JV. games, supporting their classmates the greatest challenges of my young of 2010 will be proud to say that spring. Even with the publicity sur- Even though I never made my and becoming a part of the Maroon life, but I would gladly do it all over they were Mustangs. The last one standing with all underclassmen. She wishes and always planned to join my high An inside look at there were others to share “last” ex- school’s dance team. periences with, but does not regret She has been dancing since el- the only senior being on the team with the rest of ementary school and never pictured the girls, despite their grade level. her high school life without partak- on the Poms Giving her heart and soul into ing in any dance related extracur- Poms as well as Hyponik keeps Win- ricular. Since then, she has risen in team ters busy twenty-four/seven. She has her rank in Poms and, because of moved into higher positions in both this, even gets opportunities to cho- by Diana Obracaj groups since starting to take dance reograph her own dances. With no one to celebrate her classes in her elementary school. “I tried out [for Poms] and the “lasts” with, Breanna Winters, Advi- Winters hopes and plans to con- captains were impressed with my sory 010, has been on the Poms team tinue dancing in one way or another talent,” Winters said. “My first year, since freshman year and is currently throughout college. I even choreographed a small part the only senior member of the team. ““I used to dance on my elemen- of a routine, which is a big deal for All her previous friends that have tary school dance team at Mark T. a freshman, since usually only the been on Poms have already gradu- Skinner School,” said Winters. “I’ve coach and captains choreograph.” ated, and now as captain she is left been dancing since fourth grade Though time consuming and difficult to balance, Winters neither complains about going to Poms’ practices until 7:30 p.m., nor about having to complete homework on the long train ride to school. “When it comes to school work, I will admit it can be very difficult,” Winters said. “Practice ends at 6 p.m., sometimes later, and I live very far away from Northside, literally on the other side of the city. I usually get home at 7:30 p.m. or later on Mon- day, Tuesday, and Thursday. By this time, I am usually really tired from school and exhausted from practice. So I usually do as much homework Winters practices one of Pom’s dance routines. Photo by Diana Obracaj as I can at home, and I usually have to finish the rest during the long train Personally, Winters feels that she still believes Poms is very special to ride to school.” has grown as a dancer throughout her and appreciates the friendships Winters admits that it is disheart- the years of dancing. she has created over the years. ening that she is the last senior left “I have grown a lot as a choreog- “My teammates are what make on the Poms team. Nevertheless she rapher,” Winters said. “On my old Poms so special,” Winters said. “Ev- jokes about the only perk to it: hav- dance team, I barely choreographed ery year I become closer with the re- ing the Senior Day entirely applied because I was not in a leadership turning girls on the team and get to to her and only her. position. However, when I became form new friendships with the new “Being the only senior on the co-captain my sophomore year, I girls. At Poms practice, we are able team is kind of sad,” Winters said. had to start choreographing dances to joke around and still work hard. I “It means that everyone I started for the team. The other captains and love the girls on my team. They are dancing with at Northside my fresh- my coach all helped me improve my all talented dancers and beautiful man year has graduated or is no lon- choreography and it has gotten bet- people.” ger on the team. As I continue the ter each year. Being the last senior left on the year, there is no one to celebrate my She plans to incorporate her skills Poms team and dancing on Hypno- “lasts” with. Like my last homecom- in college, no matter the style. tik makes for a hectic schedule, but ing game pack the gym night, or my “I plan to audition for my college because of Winters passion for the last city competition. Although it is dance team,” Winters said. “If that art and friendship on both teams, it cool that senior day will be devoted does not work out, I will definitely makes it worthwhile to entertain and to me and only me, I still wish that join some sort of dance club either put a good performance on for the there were other seniors on the Poms hip hop, or more jazz oriented.” audience. Winters showcases the Pom teams 2010 Championship victory. team.” Despite all the hardships, Winters Photo courtesy of April Swanson VISIT US ONLINE AT THE HOOFBEAT.COM 16 Sports The Hoof Beat Quadruple victories Reflecting on Cooper Eben’s four had worked on for so long at compe- Poms team tition on Saturday.” The routine had been thoroughly years celebrates City rehearsed, and the team was ready to perform it, but whether or not it Championship would prove adequate to win them the title was uncertain. by Krystn Collins “We were one of the last teams Energy and tension were high. to compete,” Kurokawa said, “and it Nerves were wracked and the air was nerve-wracking watching other was charged. Everyone present anx- teams perform. Many of the teams iously wondered which of the many were extremely impressive, and we talented teams would be declared were excited to see how things would the victor of the competition. work out.” On April 24, at Chicago State Thankfully, the squad was not University, the Northside Pom Pon alone in its competition and had squad attended the Chicago Poms plenty of support to bolster their con- Competition 2010. fidence and give them the strength to “Waiting to listen for the winners withstand the pressure of the com- of the competition made us all really petition. nervous,” Jade Kurokawa, Adv. 105, “Many of our family and friends said. “We knew that there was good were there to cheer us on,” Kuro- competition out there, and we want- kawa said, “which helped a ton. ed to make this the fourth year that The performance turned out really Northside would win the city title.” well.” The team’s preparation for the It did, indeed, turn out well be- the City Championships had been cause the Northside team officially painstaking. won the city championship title, “We worked really, really hard making it the fourth consecutive throughout the season,” Kurokawa year the title was won. said. “Everything we do is basically “When we won, we all screamed to build up our strength, our tech- and ran down to receive our medals nique, and our performance skills for and plaque. It felt really good to win the competition in April. The season the city championship,” Kurokawa is really hectic, and each routine we said. “To know that the 11 girls per- do is harder and more hard-hitting forming with me are the best danc- than the one before.” ers in the city is really something to The proof of this hard work was think about.” evident, as this year’s routine proved Having won the competition for to be a powerful show of coordina- the fourth year in a row is a feat in tion and enthusiasm. and of itself. For the future, the Poms “When competition season rolls squad aims even higher than before, around, we have all trained and reaching for success on all levels. practiced so much that we’re able to “The team’s plans are always to execute an amazing routine,” Kuro- reach even higher than all of the past kawa said. “This year’s competition seasons,” Kurokawa said. “I feel like routine….was [physically] one of the as a team we’ve progressed so much most tiring and difficult pieces we’ve and that we can go even further next done so far. The week of the com- season.” petition was very exciting, being able As city champions, the Northside to see how we have all progressed. Pom Pon squad is eager to face fu- The routine looked amazing, and we ture challengers, ready and willing to were excited to show off what we defend its hard-fought title. Ladies LaX is up to the task year, perhaps because of Lane’s new 2010 girls’ combined varsity and junior varsity team. lacrosse season “Personally, I feel like Lane was Cooper Eben became one of the first athletes to run 1,500 miles. Photo courtesy of Coach Jon Gordon a lot nicer this year than they have but also occasionally runs the mile or him from the beginning reflected on begins been in the last several years,” Tif- Graduation a 4x8 relay. Given that he excels over his progress. fany Tran, Adv. 107 , said. longer distances, he prefers Cross “I remember his freshman year by Sam Presto Since the Lane game, the team for one of Country over Track and Field. he was always upset that he wasn’t After waiting all year for the la- has had a share of equally intense “Unlike Track, Cross Country faster than the top varsity guys,” crosse season to begin, returning competition. They had a loss to Northside’s is not so tedious; you’re not running Neal Capapas, Class of 2010 and a players were greeted by a different Warren Township, the final score be- around the same area for maybe teammate since freshman year, said. experience than in previous years. ing 13-12. Still, the team is positive running eight laps,” Eben said. “Usually “So he put in a few hundred miles With more experience with the sport about the rest of the season and anx- you’ll have just one long winding sophomore year, and now he’s one coupled with the familiarity of each ious about its culmination. superstars loop with interchanges and you’re of the fastest kids in the school’s his- other, the girls lacrosse team is a In addition to the growing bonds entertained throughout the fifteen tory.” force to be reckoned with. between a large number of return- by Will Riley minutes.” Mr. Andrew Mayer, Northside “Each of the returning players ing players, there are plenty of new Cooper Eben, Adv. 013, class of Arguably one of his most impres- Athletic Director, echoed that ad- is much more comfortable on the recruits for 2010. This year, experi- 2010, has for the past four years been sive accomplishments was setting the miration of Eben’s dedication and field,” Dorota Biedzio, Adv. 106, enced members were asked to per- a pillar of the Northside Track and third-fastest 3200 meter time in the commitment. varsity goalie, said. “We're all better sonally advertise lacrosse and bring Cross Country teams and a major entire eleven-year history of North- “Basically Cooper gives me a with the sticks and our fundamental underclassmen to an informational face of the Northside community. side College Prep at nine minutes wake-up call every day and lets me skills … we're also more used to each meeting. Before coming to Northside, he was and fifty-five seconds. This past year, know he’s coming here to run,” other so we know each other’s habits “There has been a huge turnout an avid soccer player but dropped the he also scored the most points by a Mayer said. “He usually beats me on the field, so we can work off of of new players this year, and I think sport in high school after his brother senior on the Track and Field team. here by a half-hour. He’s one of our each other’s strengths.” that has been one of the best things and fellow alum Brad Eben, Class of As he experienced these triumphs, most dedicated athletes.” These skills came in handy when about this season. Many freshmen 2008, switched from soccer to run- he also racked up medals and acco- Eben himself reflected on his the varsity team played Lane Tech on ning and loved it. are on our team, and they’re really lades from coaches. years of running at Northside and March 26 at Hanson Stadium. The dedicated, and that just makes us all “Brad loved running, so I de- “Throughout Cross Country, said he has best mastered the tech- first goal was scored by Northside’s excited for how good they are be- cided to go straight into Track and they’ll give medals to the top ten nique of pacing, or deciding when to Jessica Vuong, Adv.102, followed by coming,” Ho said. Cross Country [freshman year], and finishers of a race,” Eben said. “I’d sprint and when to conserve energy a quick goal from Lane. Northside Like all sports, lacrosse requires I loved it too,” Eben said. “I was way say most of the time I got a medal. for kicks at the end of the race. then commanded the field, beating a great deal of time and effort, but better at it than I was at soccer, and it I’ve also gotten the Mustang Award, “One of the biggest things about Lane Tech 15-9. the dedication of this team shines stuck with me.” which is for sportsmanship and se- running is you can screw yourself up “I was not expecting us to control through on the field and in their His teammates immediately wel- nior leadership.” with pacing so easily,” Eben said. “In the game the way we did,” Maddie friendships. The chemistry between comed him with open arms. The Track and Cross Country general I would always run a strong Resch, Adv. 109, said, “but at the the lacrosse girls, extending between “Cooper Eben is a very dedicat- coaches, who were able to observe race, and I usually felt I couldn’t have same time it was in no way an easy varsity and junior varsity players, is ed, hard-working, and fun guy who Eben’s every progression in talent run better no matter what.” game.” believed by the team to be a key fac- works towards his goals and makes over four years, confirmed Eben’s Now Eben looks forward to the Lane has long been considered a tor in their improved performance. sure he reaches them,” Wesley Lay- merits in receiving the Mustang next big part of his life – college at central rival for the team; thus, the Although it may sound like all fun tham, Adv. 101, said. Award. Duke University. Running will be in outcome of this game had the girls to non-players, lacrosse also remains One goal for Eben this year was “Equally impressive [as his re- his plans after he leaves Northside in high spirits. an intense and extremely difficult to improve his sprints at the end of cords] are his leadership skills,” Track and Field and Cross Country. “I’m sure that this Lane game sport. runs, or kicks as they are called by Jon Gordon, head Track and Cross “No matter what, in some shape brought out our competitiveness,” “We expect to do our best each Track and Cross Country runners. Country coach, said. “Every great or form, running will be incorporat- Lily Ho, Adv. 104, said. “But at the time we’re on the field,” Biedzio said. “Sometimes I would get out- team has a leader, someone who will ed into my life,” Eben said. “I don’t end, when we did handshakes, I “We work on improving our weak- kicked more than I would outkick do it every day no matter what, and know yet if I’ll actually be joining don’t think there were any particu- nesses during practices and our main others, but I improved a little bit over that leader for the Northside Track the team, but at least I’ll be running larly hard feelings between schools.” goal is to play smart. We shouldn’t the season,” Eben said. “No one is and Field team has been Cooper out there every day for exercise and Regarding the anxiety between just be running around with the ball perfect.” Eben.” hopefully if not on Duke’s actual the two teams, most Northsiders felt back and forth. Lacrosse requires Eben is a distance runner. On His fellow graduates from the Track team, a club team of some that the tension was lessened this thought, strategy, and timing.” Track, he runs mostly the two-mile, Class of 2010 who were there with kind.”