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HAVEN HAPPENINGS Bringing Back Relay For Life! page 3 By David Lai, ‘12 & Ashley Hoyle, ‘14 henna tattoo services. Attendees stayed resumed and the snack bar’s famous – or Turn to the Haven Happenings Staff Writers active and warm with Dina Dormer’s perhaps infamous – Ms. Gaur enticed the kickboxing class, the flag football tourna- Relayers with steaming cups of hot choco- section to hear about anything Each year, 863,950 Americans ment and relay races. People gathered late and 1 buck dinners (a hotdog, drink, and everything related to our will be diagnosed with cancer. Chances to watch the hilarious pie eating contest and candy…for $1! Who could resist??). school! Ian Anderson shares are, you may know one of those people. (congratulations to the winner, Alex Her best business pitch of the night was an exclusive interview with the Of those people, 569,490 will die. On No- Hu!), video game tournaments, hypnotist “You see Nico [Mesyngier] and David Panther mascot, Holly Buhler vember 5, 2011, the Wallingford-Swarth- and Quizzo show. With all the activities [Lai] do the Bernie?! You give me dollar more School District valiantly fought to and competitions, there was never a dull for food!” It still doesn’t make sense to us, reviews spirit week and home- bring that number down. moment. A huge thanks to Liz Walk and but her charming accent won the hearts coming, and Tyler Gallagher SHHS graciously hosted a James Haxton for their fantastic work as (and stomachs) of the Relayers every time. spotlights one of Strath Haven’s twelve-hour Relay for Life in honor of activities co-chairs. (We love you Ms. Gaur!) newest clubs, The Birthday Club! the cancer victim we all love and miss: At 7:30PM, all activities stopped Whether people came for a min- Diane McCormick. Teams from the school and Relayers gathered around the stage ute or for the entire twelve hours, each and DETOURS district joined up to raise money for the for an incredibly touching Luminaria every person had something to be proud page 5 American Cancer Society (ACS) and the ceremony. Mr. Rothenbach and Mr. Bab- of. Though Relay did not reach its former Diane McCormick Scholarship Fund. cock, two of Haven’s very own survivors, 6-digit mark, the event more than doubled In Detours, Anna Jaoudi covers Through the hard work of the Relay com- shared their experiences and wisdom with its original goal of $20,000. It was a the loss of one of technologies biggest figures, Steve Jobs. Liter- ary expert Christian Belanger reviews the book Wolf Hall and Dylan Van Duyne discusses the WES construction project with principal Dr. Ellen Milgrim. Puzzle master Ian Everbach is here once again with a new crossword! A & E page 7 Turn to the Arts & Entertain- ment section to hear all about 11/11/11, otherwise known as National Metal Day. John Kop- Participants run in the relay races, one of the many activities that took place at Relay for Life! Image courtesy of Susan Spina. sick delves into the most recent coffee house. Tyler Gallagher mittee over $41,000 (donations are still the entranced crowd. After their speeches, fantastic surprise to see such passionate has two favorite things: Parks coming in after the event) was raised for Relayers walked a lap in silence around support for the event – new format and all. the ACS and over $2,100 for the scholar- the dark track – observing the lit Luminar- On November 5th, in just 12 hours, the and Recreation and the Wu-Tang ship fund. ia which lined the track. Each Luminaria WSSD community proved that it is indeed Clan. Turn to page 8 to hear his It was a beautifully coordinated bag, dedicated to a loved one, burned possible to give over 110%, if not more. thoughts! event; everyone enjoyed the Boing! ob- brightly in the dark for a very special mo- stacle course, Team Hope’s face paintings, ment. and Lela Meunier & Emily Benenhaley’s After the ceremony, activities OPINIONS page 9 The Impact of the Economy on SHHS Junior Chad Maguire compares some of the best diners around. Students Josh Kauffman discusses the By Nick Shields, ‘12 these jobs, it puts even more pressure on foremost factors in deciding which college newest eco-friendly cars, the Staff Writer finding work. Many SHHS students have or university to attend. But with invest- Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf. struggled to find even part time work to ment portfolios tanking across the board, Cheese Master Kirsten Wise is Ever since the stock market give them a little extra spending money on SHHS students and their parents have had collapsed in the fall of 2008 the global back with another cheese cor- weekends. to reconsider their plans for furthering an economy has been in tatters. The result- Speaking of extra spending ner column, and check out the education. Many families are considering ing recession has affected the majority money, students at SHHS and across the cheaper state colleges and universities as Haven Art section! of Americans, rich and poor, black and country have had less and less of it since alternatives to private colleges and uni- white, male and female. There are very the beginning of the recession. With fewer versities that often sticker price at north of few Americans who haven’t been affected part time work opportunities available, $50,000 per year. And while these schools PORTS by the “Great Recession”; although some disposable income among high school often offer generous financial aid pack- S high school students watch the news and and college students is down dramatically. ages, state schools such as West Chester, page 11 continue to believe that the economy has Students have not enjoyed themselves Penn State, and the University of Pitts- no impact on them, many Strath Haven Do you like college basket- through the lavish purchases or expensive burgh are becoming more appealing op- students are feeling the pains of the reces- nights out that they once had. The students ball? Well, Kyle Floyd has you tions for SHHS students. As Senior Mike sion. at Strath Haven are not immune from this, Henderson remarked, “It (the economy) covered. Turn to page 11 for a Most Strath Haven students have as across the board SHHS students have made me decline MIT’s generous invita- complete preview. Sophomore had some type of job by the time they seen their disposable income dip. Senior tion to attend their prestigious university.” Samantha Snyder talks about leave to enter the world as adults. By the Grace Magerr says that “I have had less As the weakest economy in our, time they turn eighteen, nearly 65% of another obscure sport, bog money to spend on nail polish.” and our parents’ lifetime has set in, the re- American teens have already had a payroll As a senior going through the snorkeling. This combination ality for families across America has been job. With the unemployment rate still college admissions process, I think that tough. In many cases students have had to of swimming and snorkeling hovering at around 9%, companies are I can speak for the entire senior class take a job just to support their respective is pretty unique...And for your reluctant to hire. In addition, with many headed onto higher education when I say families. This recession is clearly one in complete coverage of Haven’s fall adults also out of their jobs, older, more that the application-process by itself is a which high school students are not im- experienced workers look to take a tem- sports seasons, check out Junior significant investment, not even factoring mune from, as students continue to suffer porary, part time job while they search for in the cost of tuition, books, and housing. is all sorts of ways. Billy Ripley’s article on page 12! work. Since young people typically hold Students’ financial situation is one of the November 2011 Editors’ Page Page 2 The Leditor

By Aaron Jacobs, ‘13 I think that an overwhelming majority of Aside from election day, which, Panther Press Staff people love Thanksgiving because of its depending on the year either brings reac- Editor-in-Chief consistency. I mean, people don’t fret over tions like, “What election day?” or “OMG November 2011 whether they’ll like the food because it’s ELECTION DAY!” November is also the same the time for -Editor-in-Chief- items ev- Black Friday, Aaron Jacobs ery year! the shopping For most, equivalent of -Editors- there will storming the Charlotte Jenkins be turkey, beaches of Milena Williamson mashed Normandy on Vidya Venkatesh potatoes, D-Day. If you Abby Lowe stuffing, enjoy waking Dan Ziring and pie, up obscenely and peo- early and hav- -Staff Writers and Columnists- ple like it ing to deal David Lai that way. with immense Ashley Hoyle With all of crowds, con- Nick Shields the unpre- gratulations, Holly Buhler dictable you saved Ian Anderson things some money! Nicholas Diefenbach that go I think that Jack Heummler on today, I’ll sleep late, Anna Jaoudi it’s nice turn on the Andrew Lombard Editor-in-Chief Jacobs to have song “Black Christian Belanger something Friday” by Dylan Van Duyne When I think of the month of that we Steely Dan, Ian Everbach November, Thanksgiving immediately as Ameri- and avoid go- Jill Troutman comes to mind. Every year, millions of cans can ing within a Cassandra Kyriazis Americans gather with friends and family count one mile radi- Tomer Stern to celebrate a successful harvest, and ac- on. Who us of any mall Dan Haddaway knowledge those Native Americans who would or department Tom Mizsei taught us the necessary agricultural skills have pre- store. Peter Gao History teacher Dr. Pagnotto loves the Panther Press! Im- to survive. Yeah, so maybe the origins of dicted November Sarah Shulbank-Smith age courtesy of Jack Huemmler. this annual holiday don’t exactly apply to the recent wouldn’t be John Kopsick today’s festivities. Regardless, modern Penn State scandal? Who would have complete without another issue of the Pan- Tyler Gallagher day Thanksgiving is a great opportunity known that unemployment would be so ther Press. So, if you’re like Dr. Pagnotto Josh Kauffman for guilt-free binge eating, joyous fam- high for such an extended period of time? and love to read the Panther Press, you Chad Maguire ily bonding, and a fabulous four (and a What if a terrorist attack is lurking? The should write for the Panther Press. You Timothy Crouch half) day weekend. Instead of the serious Detroit Lions will play the early football can write about almost anything, so talk Kirsten Wise stresses that bog me and others down day game on Thanksgiving, followed by the to us (the editors) by emailing shpanther- Kyle Floyd after day, the biggest concern for many on dreaded Cowboys. There will be a Bart [email protected]. Samantha Snyder Thanksgiving is whether or not post-meal Simpson float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Billy Ripley drowsiness (caused by tryptophan-laden Day Parade. The world is a completely Best, turkeys) will arise. What a relaxing and unpredictable place, but Thanksgiving is Aaron Jacobs -Advisors- awesome holiday! completely predictable day. Mrs. Jennifer Fisher Mrs. Laurie Bruch Editors’ Picks Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. Charlotte Jenkins Dan Ziring Aaron Jacobs Lolcats.com: Lol. Psych: The USA network comedy is one of Rotten Tomatoes: You like movies and you About catz. the most infallibly funny shows on television. aren’t looking at rotten tomatoes? It’s the If you haven’t seen it before, you’re in luck: number one source for reviews around, so get 320 Market Media: Hulu has almost every episode from all six on there to check to see if the newest mov- Who knew? Pico de seasons available for free, right now. So go. ies are rotten or fresh. Alternatively, get the gallo and amazing fro- Flixster App! zen pizza are coming Panther Press Censorship: For all those to Media. times when your editor’s picks are too forward thinking and you can’t run interactive experi- ments through them.

Abby Lowe Milena Williamson Vidya Venkatesh The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs- I am a CharlieIsSoCoolLike: An awesome vlogger/ Failbook.com: best distraction ever: all the cooking-show addict. My new favorite is a spin musician on youtube. Plus, he’s got a British dumbest Facebook posts all on one site. on the ol’ Food Network classic, Iron Chef. accent. ‘Nuff said. If you haven’t had the privilege of watching Winnie-ther-Pooh: the little-known original the original Japanese version (it’s usually on The Four and a Half Weeks Between name. around 2 A.M.), then I am very sorry for your Thanksgiving and Christmas: All the joys loss. The beauty of this new show is that it has of holiday shopping combined with the stress the intensity of the original, while also the stu- of the end of the semester. Who doesn’t love pidity that we all have to come to expect and an adrenaline rush that lasts that long? love from American cooking shows. I’m plac- ing my bets on Chef Marcus Samuelsson, but I’m open to other viewpoints. November 2011 Haven Happenings Page 3 A Night on the Nile Interview with the By Holly Buhler, ‘14 in cheetah, zebra and leopard print. The Staff Writer end to Spirit Week was Black Out Day in Panther honor of the huge Homecoming football By Ian Anderson, ‘12 to dance so well during the games? Homecoming is one of the more game that took place that night against Staff Writer Panther: Well, it comes from the laid back dances of the year with no Lower Merion. The Haven guys killed heart, from the stomach, an inspiration of Have you wondered who that stressing about pictures, dates, and all of Lower Merion with a score of 48-7. passion. When you see me cat daddy and amazingly majestic person under the pan- that fun stuff. This probably explains the After a week of fun dress-up shuffle I am being inspired by the Greek ther suit was? I sure have. We see the pan- 700 plus tickets that were sold for this days and a pretty exciting football game, muses, it is actually quite an out of body ther dancing his or her heart out at football year’s dance. Or, maybe the cause of the the Homecoming dance finally arrived experience. games, inspiring the team and crowd to overflowing gym was the creative theme Saturday night. Student Council spent Me: You are such a baller. I see victory. The panther is the unsung hero of chosen this year, “A Night on the Nile.” the entire day putting up decorations, a lot of kids Strath Haven, The clever Egyptian theme was an- which re- come up to the only thing nounced ally paid hug you, how that stops this at the off, ac- do you feel school trans- pep- cording to about that? forming from rally, a sophomore an academic given at Rebecca Panther: bastion to a Strath Robbins: Personally, I quagmire of Haven “The home- love children. drug violence every coming In order for and gang time decorations America to be warfare. home- were so competitive

coming spectacu- in the global I went on a rolls lar I felt market place journalistic around. like I was they need to quest to find Most actually in step up their this savior of pep ral- the Nile!” personal work our school. lies are Upon walk- ethic and it is I cannot go the same ing into my respon- into detail old, the gym The mysterious Panther shows off his skills sibility to about how I same old lobby you with the ladies. Image courtesy of Facebook. inspire them. was able to find – an an- saw stick However, him, but it involved an illuminati assassin nounce- figures some young brats come up to me and try and some very sketchy bootleggers from ment of “walking to touch my whiskers and curse at me, Shanghai. home- like Egyp- these urchins need to be reprimanded, and When I finally discovered the coming tians” hung they have failures as parents. true panther, the prince of pizzazz, I was court up on the Me: I also often see you high five the awestruck. My hero, my idol (as he/she is (2 boys wall. There band, what’s the deal with that? Student council members and sports captains walked everyone’s) was everything that I wanted and girls per was also black Panther: I like to think that the like Egyptians at the pep rally. him/her to be, a man’s man and a tender grade, with paper splat- reason there are so many people in the Image courtesy of Jack Huemmler. listener. After staring for a good 20 min- the exception tered with band is because they get free admission to utes I finally wound up the nerve to talk of 5 seniors neon paint see me. Although sometimes a bunch of to the panther. I have here transcribed a guys and girls), followed by students outlining the walls. Not so sure how that “cool” band members think they are too record of our conversation. showing off the following week’s spirit had too much to do with the theme, but, “cool” to high five me, not a day goes by Me: Mr. panther, I won’t use day themes (stoplight day was a favorite nonetheless, it looked awesome. At the where I don’t think about how they have your name since you are very mysterious this year, despite the awkwardness). This entrance to the gym, there was a huge both failed me and Strath Haven. and want to keep your identity a secret. year, however, there was a little more cut-out of a pyramid. Next to that was a There you have it folks , the Panther: Yes, thank you, my danc- somewhat life- one and only enigma, the panther. Will life has been threatened several times by ing in- sized (plastic? we ever know his identity? Probably not, Penncrest hoodlums and it would be a volved, I didn’t get too since he is known for not talking and shame if anything happened to me. mostly close) camel, to never giving away things about his per- Me: True facts, what inspires you cen- go along with the sonal life. Also, ladies, he’s single ;) tered theme. around Almost every Academics Overrule the dance starts off willing- with overwhelm- ness of ing discomfort, Haven Teens’ Sleep By Nicholas Diefenbach, ‘14 of sleep can get you a better grade than favorite and Home- Staff Writer studying more and sleeping less. The faculty coming was National Sleep Foundation’s 2006 Sleep and no exception. Strath Haven High School senior in America poll states that more than a staff to Students showed their spirit with Twin Day. Image When you entered, Pat Doyle often gets up at 4:00 a.m. to quarter of high school students fall asleep embarrass courtesy of Jack Huemmler. you could see little finish his schoolwork. He goes to bed at in class. them- groups of people 10:30 p.m., which adds up to 6.5 hours According to Nemours, teenag- selves by scattered around the gym, nervously of sleep. Tasnia Jamil, a junior at SHHS, ers’ biology makes it hard for them to get participating in the “flashmob” with all laughing (freshmen….as well as me) not goes to bed between 11:30 and 12 p.m. on to sleep early and also to get up early. The of the students. Another slight change quite knowing what to do. Soon enough, most nights and gets up precisely at 6:07 brain hormone melatonin is made later at this year was the start of a competition more students arrived, filling in all of a.m. These students are similar to other night for teenagers than it is for adults or among grades. That competition carried the gaps. Almost every girl was wear- typical teens who routinely get about six younger children, scientists explain. Yet on throughout spirit week but started off ing something gold and shiny. “I loved to seven hours of sleep a night. Accord- many high schools, such as SHHS, start with the “grading” of each class’s sign the theme because it was fun to dress ing to the Nemours Foundation, however, their days at 7:30 a.m., which does not fit above the bleachers, with the freshmen’s in more of a costume-y outfit instead of adolescents should be getting between 8.5 with a teenager’s circadian rhythms. Pat flipped upside down, per tradition. a normal one,” noted freshman Marga- and 9 hours of sleep per night. Doyle notes that he prefers a “nocturnal” Spirit Week kicked off with ret Ohley. Some people went all out, They’re not. The reasons? Home- schedule, “sleeping during the day and Stoplight Day. Students wore green if like seniors Chris Williams and Ryder work, preparation for tests, participation working during the night.” single, red if in a relationship, and yel- Scott who painted their bodies gold and in numerous activities and the stress of Some students say teachers hold low if it’s complicated. More students donned some sort of Egyptian attire. Too getting into college. All of these fac- the answer. “If teachers reduced home- than I expected actually participated far? Nah. After all, our school president tors result in teens substituting volunteer work, we could get more sleep and would in the event, wearing their feelings should be showin’ a little Haven spirit. activities and study for sleep. actually perform better in school,” argues for the whole school and faculty to All and all, this year’s Homecoming Take the case of sophomore sophomore Brake. see… so much for privacy? However, seemed to be a success, thanks to all the Jack Brake. He needs to be at school by According to the New York it seemed to be a fun way to start off SHHS students, staff, and Student Coun- 7 a.m. for practice with the Silvertones. Times, some elite private high schools in the Spirit Week festivities. Next came cil! “Teens tend to cut out sleep to fit in other Twin Day, easy enough. Hogwarts Day activities and homework,” notes freshman Manhattan are doing just that. The logic was Wednesday. I spotted a few people Derek Sonntag. is that it is counterproductive for students dressed up here and there, as well as Experts link lack of sleep to to stay up late studying. Tasnia Jamil, some closet HP fans showing their true lower than expected grades and reduced however, believes students could get more colors. Following that was Animal Day effectiveness in sports. Sometimes, they sleep if they procrastinated less. Pat Doyle in which students decked themselves out say, studying less and getting a good night agrees, noting that students can be “ir- responsible with their sleep habits.” November 2011 Haven Happenings Page 4 Roving Reporter By Jack Huemmler, ‘13 Staff Writer As the sports season closes, we asked, what was your favorite Haven fall sports moment?

“When the football team grabbed the ball and then “Getting a sweet mohawk for ran the other way.” “The Girls’ Field Hockey “Winning the central league Cross Country states.” -Jess Urban, ‘14 Opener. What a game.” title for the second year in a -Jeff Cialis™, ‘12 -Nico Mesyngier, ‘13 row!” -Alice Roberts, ‘14

Marching Band: Clash of the Centuries By Ashley Hoyle, ‘14 Emerson, Lake and Palmer, “We Got the of us really do prefer the music from our After we took a blast from the Staff Writer Beat” by The Go Go’s and “Distorted” parents’ time. “I like We Got the Beat past, though, we began playing some very from Cirque Soleil. modern music. The second band show Strath Haven’s 450-piece marching These first few consists of “Mr. Roboto” by Styx, “Poker band rehearses and performs two different weeks were full of Face” by Lady Gaga and “Distorted” shows during the course of one football speeches referenc- from Cirque de Soleil. This modern season. The first show is a result of gruel- ing a musical time mash-up has been grabbing the attention ing practices during band camp, which most of us could of the crowd -- and the band. “I listen is a week of five-hour mostly-outdoor not relate to. We to Lady Gaga all the time…it’s the only practices. The students must persevere often were told music I like. She’s my idol. I want my through stinging sunburn and extreme that these songs own meat suit,” says first trumpet Jacob heat to perform the first show at the pre- were not from our Hoyle. The second show is very relatable miere football game. Halfway through the time and that we and exciting to watch. All the Haven fans Panthers’ season, the band begins rehears- wouldn’t under- from elementary up to high school are in ing for hours at a time at night to learn stand the adults’ love with the second show, and come to the new drill and music. Freezing tem- inside jokes. We the games week after week to support us. peratures and sore legs are no match for had to listen to All in all, there’s something in Mr. Jeremiah Wood, former band student teacher. Image courtesy the musicians’ tenacity and Mr. Hontz’s many accounts of the marching band shows for everyone. of Jack Huemmler. incredible leadership. what music was Starting in the playoffs a ‘hybrid’ show Our 459-person band kicked like ‘back in the day’ from our parents and better,” states Danny Woods, tenor saxo- will be performed, featuring the tunes off this football season with a phenom- relatives who got a rush of nostalgia from phone player, “and yes, I don’t like a lot from both shows. Watch out for this spe- enal show. It included “Karn Evil 9” by watching our marching band show. Some of modern music…” cial event and go Panthers! Club Spotlight: Birthday Club DISCLAIMER By Tyler Gallagher, ‘12 The Birthday Club chancellors, Staff Writer seniors Tyler Gallagher, Eric Teofilak, The Panther Press is first and foremost a re- Phil Host, and Jake Summers, came up flection of the opinions and interests of the I bet I know what you’re think- with the idea in Ms. Lattari’s new-and- student body. For this reason, we do not ing right now. “What’s the most fun club improved Creative Writing elective at publish any anonymous or teacher-written in Strath Haven High School?” Right? SHHS. The boys were chattering one submissions, and we do not discriminate I’m so good. The answer might shock day in September of 2011, when the idea against any ideology or political opinion. you: it’s the Birthday Club. One of the struck them all at the same time. Ms. Lat- While we are bound by school policy (and newest clubs at Strath Haven, it is also tari looked up because she knew some- funding), we will not render any article undoubtedly the best and most fun in thing incredible had occurred, and just Haven history. Created by four men of neutral, athough individual points may be like that, she was the club sponsor. genius IQs under the careful supervision edited for obscene or baselessly inflamma- After getting the necessary of part-time teacher, part-time “God- tory content, with the consent of the au- signatures and talking to the necessary dess of Awesome” Reagan Lattari, the thor. Finally, the articles published in the administration members, the Birthday Birthday Club will celebrate anyone’s Panther Press do not necessarily reflect the Club was officially legit and full of swag. birthday. The members of the club do views of the editors. Everyone loves happiness. Everyone this by bringing a boom box to the caf- loves birthdays. Join the Birthday Club, eteria during lunch and dancing around you will love it. the birthday boy/girl. When asked why Strath Haven High School *To contact the Birthday Club the Birthday Club exists, co-creator 205 South Providence Road to plan a birthday bash for your friends, Tyler Gallagher simply smiled. “It brings e-mail Tyler Gallagher at twig1994@ Wallingford, PA 19086 joy to everyone,” he proclaimed proudly, aol.com with your friend’s name, lunch, One of the Birthday Club chancellors, 610.892.3400 “everyone likes celebrating their birth- and birthday AT LEAST A WEEK IN Erik Teofilask, rocks out at the Coffee day, especially with a cafeteria full of ADVANCE. House like he will on your birthday. high schoolers.” November 2011 Detours Page 5 Losing a Visionary

By Anna Jaoudi, ‘15 Yet, computers aren’t the only Listening to music on the go was easier, treme amount of possibility in that iPhone Staff Writer thing that Apple has changed throughout and more often than not you’d see people or iPod touch. the years. Remember cassette tapes for with those little white earbuds in their ears. Along with the progression of listening to music? The little plastic rect- Suddenly the iPod became a world phe- iPods came the social networking phe- “The world has lost a visionary. angles we put in the boom boxes? Yep, nomenon, but Apple wasn’t done yet. nomena, which I, like the other millions of And there may be no greater tribute to and when everyone had enough of my four In 2007, Apple released the people, have become widely involved in. Steve’s success than the fact that much of year old fine music taste, I had a Walkman. iPhone, and suddenly the days of flip This most likely helped with sales of Apple the world learned of his passing on a de- Soon enough we were just using CDs for phones and buttons were inferior. The en- products, since it meant having Facebook or vice he invented.” music, and that was pretty epic because tire user interface was a touch screen, and Twitter available to update on the go. From President Barack Obama made we didn’t have to rewind them like tapes. the need for a keyboard to take up half the a personal perspective, Facebook on my this statement shortly following the death Yet there was no repeat, no shuffle, and phone was now unnecessary. The “Home iPod is an extremely simple way to connect of Steve Jobs. On the evening of Octo- no creating playlists. One CD, one album, Button” did it all, giving the iPhone a cer- with friends, making the App a must. Soon ber 5, I was sitting at my desk using my and usually one artist. You had to be really tain elegance and simplicity. Starting at enough, the iPhone, iPod, and most recently MacBook. I was working on an essay, do- careful when taking them out of the CD $299, you could not only listen to music, the iPad seemed to gain more hoopla than ing some research in Safari, iTunes was player because but you could also that ever present Blackberry, which had in the background, iPhoto was uploading if you scratched make phone calls, come before all this. Now even Microsoft pictures, iMail was sending messages... As them, and put watch videos, and and Google are trying to make a phone and I opened another tab in Safari, Apple.com them back, they’d use Applications. App Store like Apple. Smart phones seem opened to a huge picture of Steve Jobs. just play that one Around a year later, to rule the world these days, and I recently Earlier, it was boasting the new iPhone 4S, note over and the iPhone became got one and joined the million people who released the day before, and I was won- over again. Thank known for its App seem to be all connected. Jobs seemed to dering why suddenly there was nothing goodness for Ap- Store, making it make it his goal to connect the world with there about it. Clicking on the picture, I ple, and the inven- unique and func- technology, as well as music, video, and soon found out that Jobs had lost his battle tion of the iPod tional compared to app sharing. All this is widely available to with cancer that day. Thinking back, I re- soon following the already pres- people these days, as more and more ways alize that Jobs and his multimillion coop- Jobs’ return to the ent phones, includ- are discovered to keep people in touch with eration, Apple, had a greater impact on my company. I didn’t ing the Blackberry. everything. Back when we had our Mac IIsi life than I’ve ever actually known. Back in actually have an Apps made so and Walkman, we thought that was high the late ‘90s, we got our first Mac IIsi. We iPod until a while many things sud- tech. Now with the Apple phenomena, we used to put those little floppy disks in it to Courtesy of Google Images after it was first denly become ex- think it’s as advanced as it can get. Yet if play various games and programs. It had to introduced, be- tremely simple, it has changed so much in our lifetime, it’s be the coolest thing in the world, but then cause I had my awesome Walkman. With causing iPhone sales to skyrocket. Games, bound to only get more advanced soon. we got the iMac. It was light blue, had an the iPod came the next generation of mu- information, photo editors, maps, news, Jobs leaves behind not only a more awesome round mouse, and it was the first sic. No CDs, no boomboxes, and even the social networking... Here came the newest connected and technologically advanced iMac Apple ever released. This was the CD decline of the radio. With the round wheel, statement “There’s an app for that.” Hey, world, but the start to move forward and do generation, and we loved those computer you could easily flip through all of your I want to find this game score. There’s better things using computers. So working games that you’d install from disks. We songs, playing and replaying any favorites. an app for that. I want to chop fruit with on an essay, listening to music, and doing had that iMac for a while, and as we got I think the first album I enjoyed on my su- one finger. There’s an app for that. I want a million other things would be possible older, Apple starting releasing the Mac- per compact iPod nano was a Jack Johnson to launch turbulent aves at things. There’s to the world, like it was to me that specific Books, which we all have and use way too album, which was smaller than even that even an app for that. As the app world pro- October evening and still is. Who knows much. Floppy disks and CDs seem prehis- single CD was. Many people around the gressed, we can now shut off house lights, what will happen next? As time progresses, toric now, and it’s pretty funny that we’ve nation and world were amazed at this ‘pod’ lock car doors, and track where your phone so will technology. So keep thinking differ- had Macs my entire life. Jobs and the team at Apple had created. has been. Needless to say, there is an ex- ently, Apple.

Thanksgiving Around the Book Review: Wolf Hall World Different traditions, but a shared sense of gratitude. By Christian Belanger, ‘13 yourself. Staff Writer This book is delightful, in large By Andrew Lombard, ‘15 Thanksgiving celebrations are in Croatia part because of how well Mantel manages to explain the historical events surround- Staff Writer and Grenada. Thanksgiving in Croatia is Hilary Mantel’s 2009 novel, win- ing the plot without actually slowing down celebrated on August 5th to commemorate ner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize the pace of the novel. It can be confusing the day that the city of Knin was captured (an award also given to that staple of sum- Thanksgiving. It’s probably the at times (with twenty or thirty characters in the Croatian War of Independence, mer reading, Life of Pi), is a historical only day of the year where you can stuff regularly being referenced in the book, which won Croatia its Independence. novel set in 16th century England at the your face and not feel guilty about it. In the list that is provided at the beginning is Thousands of people gather in the city of court of King Henry VIII. While the title America, we celebrate Thanksgiving to re- helpful), and the writing style is somewhat Knin for parades and concerts to celebrate. of the book is, nominally, a reference to member that famous feast in 1621 at Plym- dense, but the world that is created for the Grenada’s Thanksgiving Day is celebrated the home of the squabbling Seymour fam- outh, where the pilgrims sat down with the reader feels incredibly authentic. Mantel on October 25th to commemorate the day ily, the place is hardly mentioned until the Native Americans to thank God for guid- also does a good job of conveying the du- the US invaded Grenada in 1983 to restore end of the book. Instead, the real wolves ing them safely to the New World. We are plicity of the many characters, and I was order to the island after former Prime Min- reside at court, where backstabbing, decep- all familiar with the American holiday, often reminded, while reading this, of the ister Maurice Bishop was executed. Shops tion, and intrigue are jocularly accepted but Thanksgiving is actually celebrated in cynical politi- cal posturing are closed in the cities, and that is the only and encouraged, often ending in impris- many other countries. In Canada, Thanks- on Capitol Hill that we place you can see it observed because rural onment and execution. At the heart of the giving is celebrated on the second Monday see so often nowadays. regions do not give it much importance. book, however, lie two main threads. The of October. It is celebrated to acknowledge Interesting- ly, the most These two countries celebrate Thanksgiv- first is that of the main character, Thomas the end of the harvest and thank God for a emotional and fascinat- ing for very different reasons than we do, Cromwell, the son of a poor, drunk black- good crop. It is basically the same as the ing charac- ter is Henry but it just shows you how important it is to smith, who, at a time when social mobility American holiday, just in October. himself, per- haps because give thanks. is actively discouraged, manages to over- But two completely different he is the Courtesy of only one come his humble beginnings and become who is al- lowed a fixture at court and a key advisor to the Google Images to fully reveal king. While the first part of the book is himself to others. mainly concerned with his ascendancy, the Answers to the October Crossword For this reason, he often acts childishly, second part deals with Henry VIII’s desire alternately crying or throwing tantrums, to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragorn sometimes causing the cooler Cromwell to (forbidden by the Pope), and marry Anne lament his foolishness. Yet at the heart of Boleyn, a conflict that would, over time, the book lies Cromwell, and the story of lead to a schism with the Catholic Church, how he pulls himself out of the gutter to and the establishment of the Church of become a trusted advisor and, improbably, England. It’s impossible, however, to accu- a sort of friend to the king is both compel- rately describe such a complex plot in just ling and inspiring. a couple of sentences, and the only way to get a real sense of it is to read the book for November 2011 Detours Page 6 WES Construction Horoscopes

The latest update on the transformation of the beloved Wallingford El- By Cassandra Kyriazis ‘12 & Jill of that year, the Citizens’ Commission to mentary School Troutman ‘12 investigate the FBI raided an FBI “resi- Staff Writers dent agency” in Media. They later released By Dylan Van Duyne, ‘14 Q: What improvements will be made in the thousands of documents to major newspa- Staff Writer cafeteria and gym? Scorpio (October 23-November 21): You pers around the country. These documents A: The gym and cafeteria will be bigger, will celebrate your birthday this month. It revealed controversial and illegal FBI tac- Most of you have driven down and the gym floor will have an athletic pad- will be marvelous and grand in mysterious tics, like the recruitment of Boy Scouts as Providence Road and seen the piles of dirt, ding. ways you could not even fathom. Make informants, and confirmed for the first time pipes, steel, and construction vehicles at Q: Will there be any improvements in the sure to dance on Thanksgiving in order to the existence of COINTELPRO, an FBI WES over the past couple months. This music facilities? ensure your pet’s safety. Happy birthday. program to “expose, disrupt, misdirect, month I had the pleasure of sitting down A: Yes, the instrumental music and vocal Sagittarius (November 22-December discredit, or otherwise neutralize” dissi- with Dr. Milgrim, principal of Wallingford rooms will be where the gym is now, and 21): The weather’s getting colder...and dent groups in the US. So, if you go on Elementary School, and asking her a few the gym will be split in half. The entire so is your second block teacher. That pa- November 8, you can celebrate the thirty questions concerning the construction. orchestra will be able to rehearse in the per that you have due near the end of the and a half year anniversary of this! Q: How long has the construction been instrumental music room, but not the band month? Don’t try and get an extension Gemini (May 21-June 20): You farted in taking place? because of its size. or forget to cite your sources. The teacher front of your crush. Find someone new. A: The planning discus- Q: What will you may turn into a frost-bitten dragon and eat Cancer (June 21-July 22): You went to sions started about three miss most about the you alive. Or, like, you know. Fail you. Relay for Life and had a blast! Also, that years ago. The actual old WES? Capricorn (December 22-January 19): math test coming up? It’s going to be hard, planning and working A: I will prob- Beware of bald men. And skulls. so study up! started one and a half ably miss this front Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Leo (July 23-August 22): You just real- years ago, and the con- lobby the most, be- Let the sun shine in. Stop being gloomy ized you are going to be one of the last struction itself started cause there won’t about your crush not liking you back. I ones to turn 18 out of your friends. We about May of this year. be something quite heard they’ve got mono anyway. Instead, apologize. On the bright side, you cannot Q: When is the con- like it in the new begin an obsession with One Tree Hill. We be put in jail for a longer period of time! struction projected to school. Instead of promise there is eye candy for all on that Additionally, you will be the one to turn 40 the main entrance show. P.S. Bring a box of tissues and pos- last! Happy birthdays to come! end? Courtesy of Google Images A: By the beginning of being in the lobby sibly some ice cream. P.P.S. This is mainly Virgo (August 23-Septermber 22): You next year, September of like it is now, it will directed at boys. have become, since the summer, incred- 2012 be in the back. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Stay ibly pale. People are constantly suggest- Q: Have the students experienced any Q: Will there be any changes made to the away from the gazebo. There have been ing to you to just get some self-tanner or changes to their school day because of the playing fields? recent reports of negative energy and bad hit the tanning bed or do SOMETHING to construction? A: The fields are going to be smaller, be- feelings emanating from the ominous veil your ghostly complexion. Do not lis- A: Sometimes. For example, we have had cause the gym and cafeteria will be ex- brown bars. It may collapse on you or your ten, your paleness is a deciding factor in to have indoor recess when construction panded onto part of where they are now. friendships at any moment. your awesome personality. Go out and buy might be dangerous, such as when the steel Q: What environmentally friendly addi- Aries (March 21-April 19): A babysitting some SPF 4,567 instead. was shipped in. In a battle between the stu- tions will be made to the new school? offer is in your future. You will be tempted Libra (September 23-October 22): You dents and the steel, the students would lose A: There will be more efficient lighting by the good pay and lovely parents, but do live on a street where dancing is illegal. every time. and heat insulation. I would say those are not yield! Frightening ginger ghosts and Your entire life your foot-tapping urges Q: What new assets will this construction two of the main ones. We could not put their girlfriends are on the prowl. Seri- have been suppressed by the Neighboor- bring to the classrooms? solar panels on the new roof because we ously, do not take the job. hood Watch President Shaw Moore. But A: The classrooms will be bigger, and the don’t get enough sunlight. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Take your you will take it no more! Inspired by your teachers won’t have to share classrooms Q: Lastly, what part of the new school are friends to Sher-e-Punjab in Media. It cute neighbor’s dancing ambition, you’ve like they do now. Almost every classroom you most looking forward to? rocks. Media may be best known for se- learned to indulge your impulses to pop will have a Smartboard mounted in it, and A: All of it. I’m most looking forward to cret government documents which were and lock and jam and break. Hip-hop is we will have enough small rooms to ac- reliable systems such as heat, plumbing, illegally seized there by activists in 1971 your passion! You should never wanna be commodate all of our specialists. We will and sewage disposal. and distributed nationwide. On March 8 anybody else, you’re just beautiful you! have new caseworks and furniture.

By Ian Everbach, ‘13 November Crossword Puzzler

Across Down 1. Toiletry case 1. Brownie 5. With 15-Across, social function 2. Ltd. or Inc. in Ireland 10. Nervous tissue 3. Subject of sci-fi movies 14. With 17-Across, scraps 4. “Perhaps…” 15. (See 5-Across) 5. Verizon competitor 16. (See 19-Across) 6. Dens 17. (See 14-Across) 7. Sahara dunes 18. Driving lane 8. Biblical ending 19. With 16-Across, perjuries 9. Comedy group Monty 20. Muslim rulers 10. Olympians’ aims 22. Secreted 11. Medieval French poem 24. Dress shirt accessories 12. Biblical ending 27. Sir Percy’s nickname 13. Emotional expressions 31. Straightened 21. Underground bombs 32. ___ and outs 23. Often-confused posessive 33. 29-Down, for short 24. Ivory-hunting 34. Breakfast biscuit 25. Canine relative? 35. With 39-Across, bogey 26. Hard black rubber 37. Hanged 27. Holy prefix 38. Forms 28. Can opener, of sorts 39. (See 35- or 39-Across) 29. Hawaiian guitar: var. 40. Stomach absorbers 30. Hooked up again 41. Osiris’ wife 35. Went for 42. With 39-Across, eagle 36. “I’m fine.” 43. Natural oil 37. Homes for neon tetras 44. “Psych!” 40. The only planet that rotates clockwise 45. Projectile Ph.D. 45. Female parent 47. Inspire 46. Llama cousin 48. Aged 47. Leaflet 50. Rebuffed disdainfully 49. 2D factor 51. See 1-Down 50. Most likely dice roll 52. Painting base 52. Buckle 53. With 62-Across, quickly and steadily 53. Composer Gilbert 56. Vital 54. Afflict 58. (See 64-Across) 55. Secret CIA 62. (See 53-Across) 57. Exponent abbr. 63. (See 66-Across) 59. Telecom stop 64. With 58-Across, winter drawers 60. Santa ___ 65. When repeated, boring talk 61. Cartography ctr. 66. With 63-Across, plant 67. Ends of the line

November 2011 Arts & Entertainment Page 7 11/11/11: National Metal Day An overview. VP Tom Mizsei says some more about metal. By Tomer Stern, ‘13 but also the bands that greatly influenced By Tom Mizsei, ‘12 one is really left out unless you are do- Staff Writer this important genre of music and created Staff Writer ing something blatantly against code. Dan Haddaway, ‘13 a distinct subculture of America. Celebrities of other genres are hunt- Staff Writer The final premier of the night is ed down, followed by paparazzi and Do you brag about your personal the highly anticipated start of the ninth blogged about where as metal band injuries on your favorite holiday? No? Go season “That Metal Show”. The first epi- members are treated with respect and On 11/11/11, metal fans around reconsider your life. November 11, 2011 is sode will feature notoriously insane Axl barely acknowledged. This is in part the world will be paying tribute to the Spi- National Metal Day, a celebration of loud Rose and the current lead guitarist of Guns because members of metal bands look nal Tap sensation and raising the amps up music, bloody knuckles, screaming, Satan n Roses, D.J. Ashba. After the seventeen- pretty much like everyone at the show; to 11. Vh1 Classics is celebrating national worship, and generally everything par- dressed in jeans, another band’s shirt, metal day with “11 Days of Metal”. The ents hate and and wearing beards ordinarily reserved eleven days leading up to November 11 don’t want for Scandinavian warriors of old. will include concert coverage of famous their precious They’re usually pretty cool guys who metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Ju- Yale bound are after nothing more than bummed das Priest, Metallica, Motor Head, Motley children ex- cigg and someone to help them unload Crew, and more. This all leads up to three posed too. A gear. unique premiers of “Behind The Music Re- few of you Metal, like LEGOs, comes in mastered: Megadeath”, “Metal Evolution”, more obser- all shapes and sizes. The uninitiated and the season nine premier of “That Metal vant readers may believe that Heavy Metal consist of Show”. may notice one single genre titled “Heavy Metal”; The first premiere will start off at that most of this couldn’t be further from the truth. 9 o’clock. “Behind The Music Remastered: the T-shirts I You’ve got the Classic Metal bands, Megadeath” will show you the struggles wear are em- such as Judas Priest or Black Sabbath, and pains that Megadeath has gone through blazed with Speed Metal like Helloween, Neo- on their way to becoming one of the great- imagery that Classical Metal like Yngwie Malms- est metal bands of all time. Despite addic- makes small teen, Hardcore, Crossover, Black Met- tions, lawsuits, and internal conflicts with children soil al, Thrash Metal, Power Metal, Crust band members, Megadeath still kicks butt their trousers. Punk, Viking Metal, Death Metal, Tech and takes names. Their ultimate goal is to You may Death, Deathcore, Grindcore, Me- be remembered as a greater band than Me- ask your- lodic Death Metal, Math Metal, Math- tallica and to finally end the dispute that self, where core, Folk Metal, Stoner Metal, Doom has been going on since the golden age of do you get Metal, Groove Metal, The Visual Kei metal music. such majestic movement of Japan, and the New Wave This will be followed by Banger clothing? Re- of American Hardcore… to name a few Productions’ newest documentary “Metal sponse: Go year wait of the disappoint- The holiday’s excellent logo. of the more prominent subdivisions of Evolution”. Banger Productions is best to some $%#&ing ing album “Chinese Democ- image courtesy braingell.com the genre. known their previous documentaries “Met- shows. There re- racy”, we are hoping to hear If you’ve ever been curious as al: A Headbangers Journey”, and “Rush: ally isn’t much about their latest projects and tours. Guns to why you should risk hearing loss and Beyond the Lighted Stage”. “Metal Evo- better in this world then going into a venue n Roses’ first three successful albums made broken bones to go see what the scene lution” will be an eleven-episode docu- roughly the size of a garage with a group of a huge impact on metal music. Hopefully is all about, seek me out. I go to shows mentary on the evolution of metal music like-minded individuals and beating the tar their future albums will help them reclaim every week or two and someone dope covering the 26 sub-genre family tree out of one another while listening to peo- their title as one of the most celebrated is always coming around to Philly. If starting with hard-rock all the way up to ple stretch the limits of what plebeians call hard rock bands. you’ve got ten dollars for a ticket, you modern day metal music. The first episode “Music”. Many people have a preformed November, 11, 2011 will be re- can witness the pure wonder that is The will begin with “Pre-metal” and the hard opinion of these head bangers, which is, membered as an important day in music Metal. rock influences such as Jimi Hendrix, Deep admittedly, about half right; the other half history. In later years, people will ask, Purple, and Led Zeppelin. Even if you are of this black, rusted, blood soaked coin is where were you, when National Metal Day not into metal music, definitely check this a touch more interesting, however. People was airing? Hopefully you will be tuning documentary and the first episode in partic- who listen to metal are a community; no ular. This will not just cover metal bands, in along with us. Alternative Advertence: You Just Can’t A Sad Get More Cutting-Edge Than Nickelback Season For A tribute to the virtuosity and ingenuity that some have thought to pen “Nickelbach”. Indie Love By Peter Gao, ‘13 themselves every album like Coldplay. Long Road, is a ripping good spin”. High By Vidya Venkatesh, ‘13 Staff Writer They’ve simply mastered the intricate nu- praise. Editor ances of songwriting. With so many hits While Here and Now hasn’t been Some people claim that there are over the years like “How You Remind released yet, I have faith that it will stand no true artists in music to- Me”, “Photograph” and among Nickelback’s finest. To be hon- In only a few short months, three day. Others profess their “Rockstar”, it’s clear est, Nickelback could remix ”How You of indie rock’s high-profile couples have love for vapid, meaningless that Nickelback are here Remind Me” twelve times and put them publicly split. First, this summer Jack artists like Lady Gaga and to stay, something that on an album and I’d probably still buy it. White and his wife Karen Elson threw a Radiohead. To those people, we should all be thankful However, change is always welcome, and “Divorce Party” celebrating their separa- I must insist that they turn for. I still remember the after listening to the first single, it’s clear tion, but no one got too sad over that… their attentions elsewhere. first time I heard front- that Nickelback haven’t lost their edge. probably because Elson is an ex-model, To be specific, I am speak- man Chad Kroeger’s As Kroeger shrieks in the thumping club has no connection to The White Stripes, ing of the most esteemed gravelly voice over the banger “Bottoms Up!”, “Another round, The Dead Weather, or the Raconteurs, and band from our neighbors radio. As he crooned fill ‘er up, hammer down, grab a cup, bot- didn’t seem too torn up about it herself to the north: Nickelback. “Look at this photo- toms up!” It’s a woozy of a tune and it is (see “Divorce Party”). Intense Nickelback. Since they burst onto the graph/ Every time I do firm proof that Kroeger and the boys are The next one was heartbreaking: image courtesy kovideo.net indie music scene in 1995, it makes me laugh”, I was still as dynamic as ever. Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Thurston Nickelback have had an im- instantly enraptured by the Finally, one of my favorite things Moore announced their divorce in Octo- measurable impact on modern music. With unique groove-based chemistry Kroeger about Nickelback has always been their ber, after 27 years of marriage and mutual their unique take on “hard rock” and “alt- shared with his bandmates. Over the years ability to carefully maintain their artistry awesomeness. metal”, they’ve truly changed how people my friends have introduced me to many while also giving into their commercial, Lastly, everybody’s favorite indie listen to music. But that’s not all: On No- bands, but none of them have ever really radio-friendly side. As frontman Chad chick Zooey Deschanel and Death Cab For vember 21 they will release their seventh captured the post-grunge artistry of Nick- Kroeger cheerfully sings on “Rockstar”, Cutie’s Ben Gibbard split in late October. album, Here and Now, a record that’s sure elback. With their melodic guitar riffs and “And well, hey, hey, I wanna be a rockstar! Guess he no longer possesses her heart. to stand as one of 2011’s best. gorgeous arrangements, Nickelback has Hey, hey, I wanna be a rockstar!” But hav- Maybe he’ll write an eight-minute twenty- While some haters say Nickel- proved they are musicians of the high- ing won his way into millions of screaming five-second song about it. Oh wait… back is “cliché” and “repetitive”, it’s un- est order. As Entertainment Weekly raved fans’ hearts, it’s clear that Chad already is a deniable that they don’t need to reinvent back in 2003, “Nickelback’s new CD, The rockstar. He just doesn’t know it yet. November 2011 Arts & Entertainment Page 8 Sarah’s Pop Culture Tidbit Coffee Houses: Haven’s

A cappella, all day. Best Entertainment Monthly music festivals: moshing may occur. By Sarah Shulbank-Smith, ‘12 only Nick Lachey. Firstly, I don’t think he By John Kopsick, ‘14 “The last Coffee House was awesome, Columnist has actually ever done anything to become Staff Writer the swag was through the roof! The next famous excluding his marriage to Jessica one should be even better!” Susan Spina Though I admittedly often write these Simpson…correct me if I’m wrong. Also, from the eleventh grade commented, “Not articles to make fun of things that are stu- he has not failed to wear the same exact only am I having fun with my friends, pid, I am writing this particular article to outfit to each show: tight black pants, and There are many ways for students to I’m so close to the awesomeness they expose the Strath Haven public to express themselves at Strath Haven. are creating by being crazy and letting a great new show…and make fun Whether it’s through acting in drama per- loose and having fun, while still playing of it a little bit. The basic premise formances, participating in clubs or sports, great music. I also get to make them look of The Sing Off is a talent compe- there is always some way for students to ridiculous with the tition for a cappella groups. That apply themselves. Something almost all funny faces they make.” Angela Wang may sound awful, but it’s actually students can admit to doing throughout rom grade eleven remarked, “Even awesome. The groups have many their high school experience at Strath though I couldn’t make it, I heard it was a different styles, including futuris- Haven is making their way up to the big success.” tic, pop, jazz, and more. Personal library during lunch and hearing students If you’re thinking about per- favorites include Delilah (because performing with local bands within the forming in the next Coffee House, which they’re all girls but have a bass- school at Coffee House. Almost all people is said to be in the beginning of Decem- ist who can hit notes lower than that have been in a Coffee House think ber, listen to the announcements for dates most men), Pentatonix (because that it’s a very fun thing to do. It’s easy there are only five of them but to sign up, and anyone can perform. Joe Coffee House action shot. they manage to make every song Gesualdi from the twelfth grade said, image courtesy Facebook awesome and futuristic), and Afro Blue (cause they’re jazzy and and other incredible). They perform songs informa- that adhere to a theme, including Host Nick Lachey, metallic and unbuttoned. tion. To popular music, hip-hop, and 60’s image courtesy xfinity.comcast.net sign up, hits. ask one Another reason to love of the this show is the judges. Ben librar- Folds is always there to provide musical some sort of metallic-y button up shirt ians for a information and be adorable and nerdy, with TWO buttons undone. That’s just form. We Sara Bareilles provides musical infor- embarrassing. All in all, though, The Sing hope to mation, ridiculous voices, and serves as Off is very much worth watching…tune see you at the crush of all of the gents, and Shawn in Monday nights at 8 p.m. for some good the next Stockman…he was in Boyz II Men. times! Coffee Mixed in with the high-energy, deeply House! impressive performances is some less- than-impressive hosting by the one and

Tyler Gallagher’s Two Favorite Things

The miraculous union that is Parks and Recreation, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

By Tyler Gallagher, ‘12 Raekwon (the Chef), Ghostface Killah, For a while, I thought the two recommend everyone watch this video, Staff Writer Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and loves of my life were unrelated, until one especially if you are a fan of either the after the passing of O.D.B., Cappadonna. fateful day when my world was turned Wu-Tang Clan or Parks and Rec. There are very few things in the world that They are still active and are possibly the upside down. I was so inspired by this I can honestly say I love. I love my friends most influential hip-hop group ever. To While surfing the internet one video, I decided to take it a step further. and family. I love food. I love Philadel- give you an idea: Method Man was the day, I stumbled upon (not like the website, I thought, what would happen if the phia sports teams. But above all else, I only rapper featured on Biggie’s first al- I don’t do that) a video on FunnyorDie. entire current cast of Parks and Rec was bum. Enter com. The video was titled “Parks and replaced by the Wu-Tang Clan? The the Wu- Recreation is the Wu-Tang Clan of Com- answer is the world could not handle Tang (36 edy” and Chambers) starred is the best the cool- album ever. est man in Parks the world: and Rec is drummer a show that for the airs every Legend- Thursday ary Roots at 8:30 on Crew, NBC. It ?uestlove. is based ?uestlove around the made the parks and astute ob- recreation servation department that both of a small Parks Parks and Rec’s frontwoman. The Wu-Tang Clan. Indiana town called Pawnee. It and Rec and the Wu are “true image courtesy sharetv.org image courtesy onethirtybpm.com has a true ensemble cast includ- ensembles in which everybody ing the likes Amy Poehler, Aziz shines”. The video was inge- love two things: the television show Parks Ansari, Rashida Jones, and Rob Lowe. nious. It featured a fake audition in which the awesomeness and the rapture would and Recreation and hip-hop collective the It is truly hilarious, and in my opinion, it the RZA tries for the part of Leslie Knope, finally occur. I made a list of who would Wu-Tang Clan. is the best show currently on television. a role that was eventually given to Amy play whom, but I was personally visited For those unfamiliar, the Wu- Only on Parks and Rec will you see a Poehler. Eventually, the producer of the by masters of Shaolin shadowboxing Tang Clan was formed in 1992 in Staten grown man cry while wearing a Batman show commends the RZA for the audition, and the Wu-Tang sword style. They told Island (AKA Shaolin Island), New York costume (Season 4, Episode 4 “Pawnee but notices one problem. “Leslie Knope me I could not release this information. by cousins Robert Diggs (RZA), Gary Rangers”). You may also see Roy Hib- is a 34-year-old woman from Indiana, And we all know that the Wu-Tang Clan Grice (GZA), and Russell Jones (O.D.B.). bert (Indiana Pacers center) in a couple and you are a 6 foot 2 inch tall black guy ain’t nuthin’ to mess with. They eventually added Method Man, episodes. who is the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan.” I November 2011 Opinions Page 9

Let’s go race... Hybrids?

By Josh Kauffman, ‘15 ing recently released a model of electric the Leaf will notify you frequently through with a deluxe dashboard. My only com- Staff Writer car, the Volt and the Leaf, respectively. sound and visual reminders throughout the plaint, though, was the shape of the ride. It Both are rechargeable, i.e, they charge drive during the test drive. From a price was not a very exciting car, to be honest. They speed along their tracks, their motors by being plugged into an out- standpoint, it is a far better deal to lease If it were a character from a TV commer- gliding forward silently, passing those let with a cord, just like a laptop or phone. both cars because once you turn it in, you cial, it was much less “The Most Interest- around it inconspicuously. These ninjas The big difference is that Nissan has com- can get the latest model. ing Man in the World” and more the lady are no trained human assassins, but mitted to a car that is completely electric. The Leaf my family and I test from the Progressive Ads. brand new electric cars, ready to take a No oil, nothing except what comes from drove was at an event that Nissan is We test drove the Volt at Reed- slice through the über-giant that is the your garage electric socket. The Chevy scheduling all around the country called man Toll Auto World in Langhorn, PA, oil industry. The cars in question are the Volt, on the other hand, runs completely the Drive Electric Tour. For mine, we one of the biggest car dealerships in the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt, and country. It’s so large, in fact, that it has its recently I was a passenger during test own official test track built away from the drives of both vehicles. While cars that town, with its own overpass over the high- get plugged-in may seem like a new way and everything. The Volt provided development to some, they actually were a ride just as serene as the Leaf. Also, its the de facto mode of transport for those shape gave it a far more of an everyman’s somewhat well-off middle and upper car feel. It was clearly marketed toward class during the Cleveland, McKinley, the mainstream middle class, with its mar- and Teddy Roosevelt administrations one keting slogan “It’s more car than electric.” hundred and some odd years ago. To choose between the Leaf and From 1895 all the way up to the Volt is a difficult decision. From a when Ford’s Model-T set the world afire price point, the Leaf will cost you slightly in 1908, electric cars were the main more at $27,700 down at lease, plus $369 transportation for not only the “one a month as opposed to the Volt at $25,000 percent,” but also the middle class as and $350, respectively. The Leaf is for well. After gas-powered cars knocked those who are going all in for the electric them out in 1939, electric cars did not angle, while the Volt is aimed for the return until 1996, when General Motors larger demographic of people who just released the EV1. The EV1 did not last want a reliable car with a good ecological long, as GM had them all crushed in footprint. While it is a tough decision, it’s on electricity only until headed to a still a clear step in the right direction. Says 1999 due to various marketing inef- Image courtesy of Inhabit.com ficiencies and the supposedly angry oil you run out. Once de- fixed location in Swarthmore resident Barbara Drebing industry, who many say felt threatened pleted, you can switch back to gasoline. Philadelphia, where there were a series of who also took a test drive in both, “I feel by the possible threat it caused and put it So, “How much do you get out of a full tents with TVs and informed sales people. like I’m driving into the future. I feel that, down. battery,” you may ask. Well, the Volt goes We had a spot reserved, so we headed out by veering away from such a dependency Now the electric car is back and 35 miles without the gas turning on, while with a representative in the Leaf and took a on oil, I’m helping contribute towards better than ever, with two top-tier manu- the volt can go between 138 and162 miles leisurely drive through the streets of Philly. world peace.” facturers – Chevrolet and Nissan— hav- on a single charge. Thankfully, I found out I found the ride to be extremely smooth, Dinner Debriefing Cheese Corner: To Have a

By Chad Maguire, ‘13 replace culinary quality. She admits, “It’s Cracker or To Not Have a Resident Hamburgler great that I could order a turkey meal or a pasta dish, but if I’m in the mood for Cracker? While there is nothing wrong with fine a good patty melt, how does that help dining, sometimes nothing hits the spot me?”Perhaps menu diversity has displaced By Kirsten Wise, ‘12 think about it is sort of a silly name be- quite like the familiarity of an old-fash- attention from the food Cheese Expert cause many cheeses are deported anyway, ioned diner. We take a look at three local The Court Diner also suffers as has great rolls of goat cheese that are coat- diners, and observe the pros and cons of a result of its location. Pardon the food- Before we answer this great ques- ed with a berry-based creation. The two each related pun, but the Diner is literally tion, let me recount how this all came flavors I have tried are blueberry, which is Springfield Diner “sandwiched” between eateries such as about. goat covered in a purple paste with little Among the most successful din- Pinocchio’s, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Momma and Poppa Wise came berries, and cranberry cinnamon, which is ers in the area, the Springfield Diner has Wawa. Those looking for a quick bite tend home with some really excellent cheese, crushed cranberries and a hint of cinna- certainly made a name for itself. Since to go with these other choices, while those plain and simple. Celebrity International mon. Cranberries and Cinnamon? What? opening within the past year, the Diner anticipating a longer meal head to more has a fancy name The combina- has prospered, with a menu that keeps upscale restaurants in Media. While this not only because tion has a sort of customers coming back for more. The problem cannot be remedied easily, the it’s amazing but “refreshingly quality of the food has been praised time Court Diner could start trying to it would also because fall” essence. The and time again by local reviews, prompt- certainly reap the benefits. it comes from cranberries give ing customers to stop by. The large, Among the best aspects of the Wegman’s, the a fun, tangy-tart multi-room dining area is often seen Court Diner is the community atmosphere Coliseum of taste and then a packed, reflective of the popularity the it offers. The dining area has an open grocery stores. warm cinnamon diner has generated. Other diners, such as view of the Baltimore Pike, where one Wegman’s has flavor sinks in and the Liberty Diner, just haven’t been up to can easily get lost watching the bustle of a wonderful then it goes back snuff compared to this gem. While it can Media. In addition, the Diner occasionally cheese section, to tart, tempt- be safely assumed that the restaurant is hosts local artists, allowing customers to including a ing for another not going anywhere fast, one can’t help eat their meals to calming guitar strums whole display serving. Basically, but to wonder if the Springfield Diner will or mull over a vibrant watercolor hung on on Prima Donna, this cheese knows remain the top contender. the wall. These small touches help refine which is an- how to work the Court Diner the dining experience, and make the res- other stop on our taste buds like Try some goat cheese and crackers. When I’ve asked people about taurant feel unique. cheese journey that a boss. However, Haven! their opinion of the Court Diner, I noticed we will take soon. by the third bite, I Image courtesy of Flickr.com that they are slow to give the restaurant Front Street Fountain For everyone who realized that I had praise. What is it that people don’t seem While technically not a diner, the loves the KOP, don’t worry, a Wegman’s lost the cinnamon taste and the tanginess. to like about the diner? Front Street Fountain restaurant is close is coming to that area and it will change It was still very good, but now it had a Among the reasons students give enough. Tucked away in the side streets of your life, or just give you the biggest softer vibe that I wasn’t expecting. What for the diner’s presumed unpopularity is Media, the Fountain is a recent addition, shock in chain super markets since you happened? the quality of the food. Looking at the having just opened this year. first entered a Trader Joe’s (your neigh- Through scientific reasoning (see, menu, the Court Diner has a great variety, Upon entering the restaurant, one can’t borhood location with a bell at each cash science class does help in real life), I serving everything from Rainbow Trout help but look upward, where a large register and all the kinds of soy milk and determined that it was the cracker that to Chicken Parm sandwiches. However, model train circles the front counter and Cliff Bars you could ever want). took the tanginess away. At the time I freshman Lucey Maguire believes that kitchen entrance. The restaurant is not Anywho, this cheese is fabulous. was using Goya Maria Cookies, which having a large variety of options does not Continued on page 10 Celebrity International, which now to Continued on page 10 November 2011 Opinions Page 10 Haven Art!

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a dessert spread. If the box mysteriously Diners Turf Apology goes anti-Facebook and does not suggest Cheese Cor- who you should friend, no big deal, just talk to your iPhone 4S and it will find out (Continued) ner (Cont.) for you. But if you’re having a party and only entertaining to train enthusiasts, but Dear students, teachers, and especially have to provide crackers for everything also small children, with a room set aside athletes of Strath Haven, are an excellent snack and can be found from Munster to Celebrity International for them as families wait for their meals. at Wawa and the super markets that are Cranberry with Cinnamon, go with the It is clear that the atmosphere is specially I am very sorry for the extremely inferior to the mighty Wegman’s. How- Pepperidge Farm variety packs (They’ll designed towards families, but there is negative column written by me from ever, they seemed to be taking away the call them “Trio” or “Quintet” to sound enough sophistication in the dining area to October’s issue in opposition to turf. I punch of the cranberry and the warmth of fancy, but do not be fooled – these are appeal to anyone. was assigned this opinion article and the cinnamon. This inclined me to answer from the same company that puts smiles While the restaurant itself is fun viewpoint by the editors of the newspaper one of life’s most difficult snacking on Goldfish). That way, you’re covered and uplifting, the food is where the Front with the understanding that there would be questions: To Have a Cracker or To Not for everything. Street Fountain really shines. The menu a corresponding pro-turf opinion article on Have a Cracker? That is the question of So there you have it. You might finds a near-perfect balance of simplicity the same page. utmost cheesiness. See, all cheeses can remember this information either the next and variety, serving classic entrées and ex- I sincerely apologize to anybody be delicious without a crunchy base, and time you are dazzled in a Wegman’s or otic specials. Those looking for the stereo- whom I have offended by writing this col- sometimes you just have to let them fly when you’re thirty and throwing a get- typical diner hamburger will be initially umn, and especially to athletes and their free. However, if you’re not by yourself together at your downtown flat, but alas, disappointed; burgers are absent from coaches, who are working hard for this or with people who won’t judge and are the day will come when this cheese article the restaurant’s menu. However, in their enhancement to our school. seen eating a cheese spread with your will be of good use. place are patty melts and various other hot hands… you might need a cracker to not sandwiches, which more than make up for Sincerely, look like a slob. So here is the next ques- this. The dessert menu is filled with diner Tim Crouch tion: What Kind of Cracker? ‘Tis no woe, staples such as ice cream sundaes and just look at the cover of the box. I’m seri- milkshakes, ensuring that customers will ous. If a cover features a Wheat Thin with leave content. meat and cheese, that means the cracker We’ve certainly given you a will definitely not be buddy-buddy with mouthful, so until next time, stay fresh! November 2011 Sports Page 11 A Look Ahead to the Madness of College Basketball By Kyle Floyd, ‘13 The 2011-2012-college basketball season is here! The beauty of a financially uncomplicated sport will once again show its colors. For Staff Writer many college athletes, this is their final stand, and their last chance to win a championship for their school. The future holds extravagance, and wealth, but also the suffering of lockouts, and other NBA hardships; this is the final year in which they play on passion alone. Though perhaps most importantly, it is their last chance to taste, and unleash, the madness of March. Only a few weeks ago, the AP Top 25 polls, as well as the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll preseason rankings, were released. The first five teams in each poll shared no differences. The list consists of solid powerhouse containing one of the most talented teams in college basketball, debatably the best recruiting school ever, two beasts of the Big East conference, and Jared Sullinger’s Buckeyes. The NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS return guard P.J Hairston, Forward John Henson, Kendall Marshall, Tyler Zeller, and, most importantly, Harrison Barnes. For coach Roy Williams, this may be the most talented team since the 2009 squad, which included pres- ent NBA starters Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansborough, and Wayne Ellington, as well as a key player on this year’s team, Tyler Zeller. Only #1 two years have passed since that dream team, but it’s hard to think that in 2010, college basketball viewers and scouts did not recognize North Carolina’s name in the same sentence as the word “competitive”. Last year, they fell seven points short of Brandon Knight and the Kentucky Wildcats in the Elite 8 of the tournament. They have triumphed, fallen, and risen again as one of the most loaded teams heading into the season. While it’s hard to believe that talents such as Harrison Barnes, averaging 15.0 points per game (PPG), and Tyler Zeller, with 14.5 PPG and 7.1 rebounds per game (RPG), opted out of the NBA draft, one must understand the drive to win a national championship. With all five starters from last year’s team, Roy Williams’ NBA ready recruits, and the right mindset, the Tar Heels are in the perfect position to be tearing down the nets in New Orleans, March of 2012.

The KENTUCKY WILDCATS have a system. This system works. This system has brought them to four Elite Eight appearances in the last ten years. John Calipari recruits the best freshman the nation can offer, and each year when the end of the season comes, they are shipping out to the NBA. He does not build a team around four-year players. He wants the best every year in hopes they will be the team #2 to win it all. Last year, the Wildcats took a trip to the Final Four, a trip they hadn’t taken since twelve years earlier, but the cats are still hungry. This year Kentucky has a good mix of both returning talent, and the country’s top recruiting class. This balance has not been present for some time. Forward Terrence Jones, guard Doron Lamb, and guard Darius Miller return as three double digit scorers from last season. The aforementioned sophomores and senior welcome Marquis Teague, Anthony Davis, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, all of whom, if they wish to opt out after one year, as goes the status quo, will be likely first-round draft picks. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have assembled a potent roster, with which they plan to wreak havoc on the SEC conference, and ultimately the nation.

The OHIO STATE BUCKEYES have Jared Sullinger, who was week after week, called the player of the year as the 2010-2011 season unfolded. He averaged 17.2 PPG and 10.1 RPG to earn that heading. Sullinger and the Buckeyes rampaged to a 24-0 record before being stunned by the Wisconsin Badgers. The team continued onto their second straight Sweet Sixteen, where they were topped by Kentucky, and the relentless Brandon Knight. While they were defeated by a worthy opponent, the sour taste of the loss, and the sting #3 of an unfinished job still lingers for Jared Sullinger. Sullinger comes from a family where basketball is more than just a game, and being the best at each level is the ultimate goal. For Sullinger to leave college basketball to pursue the professional world of basketball would not satisfy him. Sullinger has picked up right where he left off, being named the Preseason Player of the Year, and in addition, his team is favored to win the Big Ten title. The Buckeyes will be tested in this upcoming season, and after playing no. 10 Florida on Nov. 15, No. 6 Duke on Nov. 29 and No. 13 Kansas on Dec. 10, the country will know whether or not Jared Sullinger, and Ohio State, are as big as the hype surrounding them.

The CONNECTICUT HUSKIES won the NCAA Division 1 National Championship in 2011. UConn surprised the college basketball world winning an unprecedented five games in five days to capture the Big East Tournament championship and then claiming their third nation title. There is a major void however, as Kemba Walker, the heart and soul of the miraculous Huskies has moved on to the NBA. Filling the void this season will be the rising star of last season, Jeremy Lamb (10.3 PPG), as well the All Big-East candidate #4 Alex Oriakhi (6.9 PPG), the only upperclassman on this 2011-2012 squad. It is a young team, with a veteran coach, and when there is chemisty added into that mix, the expectations start to rise. Coach Jim Calhoun remarked that Lamb has the tools to be “one of the best scorers in the country” this year. Lamb, alongside 2011 All East Rookie Shabazz Napier, and the lightening-quick true freshman Ryan Boatright round out Connecticut’s dynamic backcourt; Oriakhi (8.7 RPG) covers the front with Roscoe Smith, and sophomore Tyler Olander. The young team will look to coach Calhoun to guide them through the pressure of living up to last season’s championship team. The Huskies are not in the position to replace Kemba Walker, and the pulse he brought with him, but they will have to find a way to adapt, competing in the perhaps the strongest power conference in the nation, the Big East.

The SYRACUSE ORANGE join five other Big East teams in the preseason Top 25 rankings. What separates them from the rest, are four returning starters, one Hall of Fame coach, and a diversely talented recruiting class, making the perfect recipe for a 2012 national cham- pionship. Among this ensemble is last year’s leading scorer Kris Joseph (14.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG), who should vie for All-American honors this season. Accompanying him from last year’s team are Scoop Jardine, Brandon Trische, and Fab Melo. To round out the group is ac- #5 complished high school forward, freshman Rakeem Christmas. Christams was ranked the 19th best high school player in the country by ESPN as a recruit. And now, the freshman will join one of the most experienced teams in college basketball for the 2011-2012 season. Rick Jackson was the leader of the Orange in the 2010 campaign and it will be no easy task to replace all 6’9”, 245 pounds of him. When asked what the team will do without Jackson, coach Jim Boeheim responded optimistically, stating that they have no replacement on the team, but that they do have options. Boeheim is correct. Kris Joseph’s 36.6 shooting percentage, and Scoop Jardine’s Big East leading assist numbers are pieces that Syracuse will work with to retain a solid frontcourt and backcourt. There is no question that Syracuse faces challenges entering this season, but with their stingy defense, tightly packed Carrier Dome, and dangerously talented core lineup, all images courtesy of sportslogos.net they can hope to fend off the rest of the Big East for the conference title, and march on to whatever comes next.

Obscure Sport: Bog Snorkeling By Samantha Snyder, ‘14 pion, Dineka Maguire, the female world Green in The Neuadd Arms. The first world need. Columnist champion, or Johnathan Hillard, the cur- championship took place in 1985. But oth- All in all, this “obscure sport” is Kick! Kick harder! Your thighs rent junior world champion. er bog snorkeling competitions are held definitely becoming less and less obscure. are on fire, screaming in pain. But you A very unique sport, bog snorkel- throughout the year, particularly in Wales, Indeed, for those of us who don’t think have to go faster. You want to set a new ing combines swimming and snorkeling in but also in Australia and Ireland. These swimming is intense enough, bog snorkel- personal record, beat your own time, and the toughest of settings: a peat bog. Com- events include mountain bike bog snorkel- ing seems to be the perfect solution. For win the race. You’ve trained all your life petitors must swim two lengths of a 60 ing (where an athlete must pedal through a others who haven’t yet found a sport they for this. You’ve dreamed of this moment, yard (55 meter) trench, cut right through a bog on specially prepared mountain bikes) gelled with, bog snorkeling may also be and if only you can push through the pain, peat bog, with the objective being to finish and the Bog Snorkeling Triathlon. the sport for you. Though it requires com- you can attain your goal of winning the in the shortest time possible. And to make The world championships now petitors to get more than a little dirty, true championships. You’re about to take the things even harder, there is a catch. The attract over 200 entrants each year, which athletes recognize that sports are messy. bog snorkeling world by storm. athletes must wear snorkels and flippers is exceptionally pleasing as proceeds from Another great bonus of the sport is that you No, you don’t need to get your and are not permitted to use conventional the events have funded several charities; have only yourself to rely on to make or eyesight checked. You were indeed com- swimming strokes, being forced instead to all the money raised at a competition goes break the race. A perfect sport for an in- peting in a bog snorkeling race. You were rely solely upon flipper power. While wet to a different local charity each year. These dividualist athlete looking for an intense at the world championships, held each suits are not required, they are often worn. charities have included the Cystic Fibrosis competition, bog snorkeling will soon year on the August Bank Holiday in the The genesis of this sport was in Trust and the Motor Neurone Association. prove to be the hottest sport in America. Waen Rhydd peat bog in mid-Wales. Your 1976 near Llanwrytd Wells, Wales. It came Personally, I find it refreshing to see such a Super-what? I can’t wait to see bog snor- competition for the title was either Andrew about as a result of an over-the-bar conver- cutthroat and intense sport take a time-out keling playoffs on ESPN. Holmes, presently the men’s world cham- sation between a few regulars and Gordon at their most heated event to help those in November 2011 Sports Page 12 Strath Haven Fall Sports Take League by Storm By Billy Ripley, ‘13 league overall, Coach Lawson stood proud was also able to qualify and take second to commit to racing and a choice to com- Staff Writer as her team displayed a real sense of team place in States. Her season was also one mit to the challenge of Cross Country”. mentality. The way in which a game flows for the record books as she established the This “choice” is a legacy which he hopes It’s a beautiful time of year as is based on the way a team communicates best time ever for a Central League runner to continue during his returning years of the leaves are changing, snow is landing, with and understands their teammates. The at Rose Tree, and the best time ever for a coaching for Strath Haven’s Boy’s Cross and fall sports are ending. Yes, it is finally Haven players showed their skill within Strath Haven runner at districts. Next year, Country team. time for Haven athletes to kick back and these aspects of the game especially dur- it will be quite tragic to not hear Hannah’s On the soccer fields, the men’s relax; well, at least until the winter season ing their comeback against Garnet Valley, name on the announcements for a multi- team played to a very successful season. starts. As we reflect on these many suc- which their coach credited as being their tude of victorious feats. By having a team The team started off the season roughly, cessful seasons, it is the school’s pleasure biggest moment of the season. By start- that placed sixteenth out of a total of six- with a 5-1 loss to Pennsbury, but went on to to acknowledge the astounding athletic ing the game with a trailing score of 0-3, ty-five teams at districts this year, Coach redefine the season from that point onward, achievements made during the first quarter Haven was able to fight back to the top as Coren could not have a bigger smile on his eventually even having a higher seed and of this year. they scored four consecutive goals, which face after this fall’s outcome. outlasting Pennbury in District playoffs. Following behind these girls, An 11-5-3 record, 7-2-2 in league, was Strath Haven’s Boy’s Cross Country team enough to secure third place in the central will also be found leaving their opponents league, behind the nationally ranked teams behind them. “The success of this season of Conestoga and Lower Merion, and a did not happen by chance.” The hard- thirteenth seed in the twenty-eight team working ethics and determination of these District bracket. After cruising to a 3-0 vic- boys is what led Coach Soscia to com- tory over Avon Grove at home, the Haven ment so fondly of his boys. These young boys went out to Unionville on a misera- men were able to establish an overall re- ble, rainy night and persevered to a 1-0 vic- cord of 9-2, and claim second in the Cen- tory over the fourth-seeded team. Thomas tral League. The Strath Haven Boys team Shiiba scored the team’s lone goal, lead- was able to maintain its winning streak at ing the team to district quarterfinals. Play- their Bull Dog meet, with a fourth straight ing against twelfth ranked Central Bucks title win with over ten medals claimed by South, Haven dropped to a 2-0 scoreline varsity and JV runners. Some other im- after just fifteen, but goals by freshman portant achievements made by this team Will Campbell and senior Thomas Shiiba were through the actions of three particu- evened the score before the final whistle, lar runners. Jeff Seelaus, Jack Huemmler, causing the teams to go to overtime. De- and Dylan (Juan) Butera showed their true spite a great scoring opportunity for Haven panther power through their high rate of early in the period, CB South countered Senior Tom Shiiba races down the field during a 4-0 rout of Garnet Valley in September. performance. Jack and Jeff both quali- and scored the game winning golden goal image courtesy eteamz.com fied for States at the District meet - atLe just moments later. Still, the team finished high, earning their rights to run at Hershey. very well in both league and district, and Strath Haven Varsity Girl’s Ten- was enough to give them the win through Jack Huemmler was named to First Team has eight of eleven starters returning for nis team was not one to be silent as senior a tremendous comeback. The year contin- All Central and Jeff Seelaus and Dylan 2012. Robyn Himelstein and junior Victoria ued to be prosperous for this group as Jess Butera were named Second Team All Cen- Fortunately for Haven (though Hammitt helped to show the immense tal- Borbee and Rebecca Lucci qualified for the tral. However, Coach Soscia does not for- unfortunately for this article), there are still ent within our courts. Robyn, the team’s Central League’s All League, First Team. get the little people as he firmly believes three fall sports yet to see the ends of their first singles player, was credited with hold- While both girls are still only juniors, their that “there is success to be found in every seasons. The football team is preparing ing the most praised moments of the season skill and performance will continue to be season just by the progress that is made by for its first round District 1 playoff game as she placed in the Central League Singles highly valued in the following year. It is each individual athlete.” Through the lead- against Marple Newtown on Friday, whom Tournament and also advanced to play unknown whether or not any of our senior ership of Captains Jeff Seelaus, Chris Pfei- they lost to in a 24-7 decision during the in the District I tournament. The loss of girls will go off to play for college, but ffer-Kelly, and Dan Stewart, these boys regular season. The women’s soccer team Robyn will surely be felt on Haven’s ten- Coach Lawson feels that Alison Caulfield were able to complete a devoted summer is set to play District 1 Champs Pennridge nis team next season; however, her tennis and Bridget Corey both have the dedica- workout and preseason training. Through in the State Quarterfinals on Saturday after career is far from over, as she is now inter- tion and abilities to do so. By witnessing effective “turnover” and “contact” train- defeating Abington Heights by a score of ested in playing tennis for Haverford Col- all of these types of positive development lege next year. Despite Robyn’s departure within her players, Coach Lawson proudly from Haven after this year, Coach Perella’s awaits another exciting season for next confidence in his team makes “next year year. look promising.” Victoria Hammitt, the By having the largest girls’ cross team’s second singles player, will help to country team in Strath Haven’s history, lead her team in the season to come. After and within the state of Pennsylvania, our competing in the District I Doubles Tour- school is proud to present another one of nament with Robyn, Victoria has proven our successful girls’ team. Coming in at that her success is only going to increase. a total of fifty-six girls, Strath Haven’s With eight retuning varsity tennis players, Girl’s Cross Country team literally ran and many skilled JV players ready to jump away with the competition. Whether you to the top, there is no doubt that their next recognize them by the stylish pink hats, the season is filled with promise. crazy pinkish tights, or their great dress up When you hear “FORE!” you outfits, you will realize that there are too better be hitting the ground, because Strath many of them to count. However, with this Haven’s Boy’s Varsity Golf team was aim- great number of participants also came a ing for the green this season. With an great quantity of triumph. Coach Coren overall season record of 8-5, players such acknowledged his girls’ greatest moment as Shane Holford, Jared Brown, Nolan of the season as being their incredible Dirienzi, and Taylor Richardson were truly upset over Haverford, Notre Dame, and hitting for distance. Their victory against O’Hara when they claimed victory at the Ridley High School on September 20th, at Delaware County Championships. Coach The Haven volleyball team celebrates their win in the Central League Championships. the Springfield Country Club, was praised Coren even declared that our sixteenth girl image courtesy delcotimes.com by Coach Kochersperger as the highlight would have been the 5th girl or better on all of their season. Shane Holford led the Central League teams, but one. He is also team with a five under par score of 30, overjoyed with the many returnees which ing, Jeff Seelaus and Jack Huemmler were 2-0 in the first round last Tuesday. Lastly, closely followed by a two under par score he will have next year, eleven of which able to maintain a one-two pack, with the Haven volleyball team is in the top 8 of 33 by Jared Brown. Haven left Ridley have already earned varsity letters as fresh- Chris Pfeiffer-Kelly, Dan Pfeiffer-Kelly, teams in the state, playing in pool play on in the dust with a phenomenal team score man, sophomores, and juniors. However, Dan Stewart, Tyler Clapp, Danny Parson, Friday with hopes of qualifying for the of 186. Shane, Jared, Nolan, and Taylor there will be some dramatic losses from Parker Sultzer, and Robbie Levis compet- semi-finals. Best of luck to all of our teams later went on to represent Haven in the this group when this year draws to a close. ing for the fourth through seven spots on in the rest of their seasons! Central League Championships. Coach It has not yet been confirmed where both the Varsity squad. Mr. Soscia hopes to use Kochersperger has been impressed with Hannah Grossman and Anna Harris wish to the dedication and motivation of this pass- Editor’s Note: The football team beat Mar- his developing performance of his under- run in college, but their presences at Haven ing season to “springboard” into the 2012 ple Newtown 31-7 and continues its playoff classman golfers and highly anticipates will surely be missed. This was an espe- year, as many returning veterans will re- run against Pottsgrove on November 18. next year’s season. cially remarkable senior year for Hannah main. Through friendship, respect, honor, The Girl’s soccer team lost to Pennridge, Speaking of young talent, Strath Grossman, as she was this year’s Delco and tradition, Coach Soscia proudly knows ending their season. The volleyball team Haven’s Girl’s Varsity Field Hockey team Champ, Central League Champ, and AAA that each of his boys “made a choice, a was eliminated from pool play at states. is one to shine. With an impressive record District Champ. On top of all of this, she choice to commit to the training, a choice of 7-8-1, and with a sixth place finish in the