Few consider consequences, danger of “skip day”

By Jeanette Bartlett she commented, raising a good point. The and starts to plan the punishment for the school is responsible for the safety of the student’s naive actions. For as long as anyone can remember, the students. When the students skip and are il- Not all the seniors choose to participate. seniors at G. Ray Bodley High School have legally absent, the school is still responsible Since the teachers hear about the plan ahead been participating in a so called senior skip for those students. of time, they often change their schedules day. A few years ago the school attempted Predictably, seniors see it in a different to reward the students who choose to go to to combat this by allowing for a senior trip, light. Many of the seniors believe that se- school. Last year students who showed up and with the creation of senior day. On the nior skip day is just a day for fun, and that it were rewarded with parties in some of their last day of classes the seniors are rewarded is part of their right of passage. They do not classes, movies, games and for some even with a morning full of fun. There have been think about the possibility of anything bad extra credit. Even though the students are Hawaiian luaus, carnivals and other creative happening. If they did, the consequences put aware that attending school on senior skip parties to make the final day of classes one on themselves, as well as the school, would day has many benefits which outweigh the to remember for the graduating class, known outweigh skipping school for a day. consequences of skipping school, many still as Senior Day. On top of that, the students have been in- choose to do so. But even with the addition of Senior Day, capable of planning their skip day without In the past years the consequences dealt students continue to plan and participate in being loudmouths. By the time the students to the participants of senior skip day have the senior skip day. Many students feel that plan on skipping, half of the staff at GRB included various senior privileges be taken senior skip day is not a big deal, but first- already have heard when the students plan away. Often the school talks of punishments, year Bodley Principal Mrs. Parkhurst is not to skip, what their plans are, and who is go- but not much really happens. The conse- one of them. “I do not agree with senior skip ing to be attending. quences are unknown, so anyone planning day. I worry about the studentís safety and Additionally, word travels fast, so it does to skip has to be willing to bear the effects feel that they are better off attending school,” not take long before the administration hears of their actions.

RaiderNet Daily G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 3, Number 123 Friday, April 20, 2012 Girls roar past Whitesboro, set for J-D showdown

By Ross Maxam tinue their woes, dropping to 1-5. The Red Rams are led by a pair of Taylor’s The ladies dominated the entire game, go- in Fallon and Beirwagen. Fallon has 39 The stage has been set for a Saturday show- ing up 11-4 after the first half and never look- points in 7 games while Beirwagen has 28. down as the Fulton girls lacrosse team con- ing back. The keeper, Maire Prosak, is a solid tinued its tear on Thursday with a convinc- Instead, the Raiders have been looking for- netminder who could give the Raiders ing 19-5 win over Whitesboro.. ward. The showdown with Jamesville- trouble if they do not place their shots well. Running their record to 5-2 overall and 4- Dewitt on Saturday is looming, and this Fulton has their own firepower as well in a 1 in league play, the Raiders were led by a 7 game will be a good mid-season test for the pair of junior attackmen in Kate Rothrock point outing from junior Erica Knaub who team to find out where they stand in Section and Erica Knaub and a phenom of a scored on 6 occasions and assisted on an- 3. midfielder in sophomore Amelia Coakley. other. Joining the Raider outburst was Kate J-D sits at 5-0 in the league with the Raid- Knaub and Rothrock have 32 and 25 points Rothrock and Amelia Coakley who added a ers closely behind at 4-1. The Red Rams are respectively with Coakley adding 21 of her combined 10 points on 8 goals and 2 assists coming off a big 12-11 win over the ES-M own. with four goals apiece. Julia Ludington cre- Spartans on Thursday, a team that the Raid- Goalternder Torrie Whelsky will have to ated her own scoring chances with 2 goals ers lost to by one goal earlier in the year. be big between the pipes to shut down the and assisted her teammates on 2 others. Se- The Rams used a 7-4 second half in that Red Ram offensives that will be surely nior Jordan Rizzo added 2 more goals for game to wipe out the two goal deficit at half- thrown her way. the Raider cause and junior Alanah time. Rachel Toole and Haley DeVona led The game is set for a high noon on Satur- McClellan put in a goal of her own. the way with three goal, one assist efforts as day in Fulton following a 10 am JV clash The Warriors featured a bright spot in J-D improved to 5-2 overall. The Raiders and could easily be a playoff preview be- Michelle Jones scoring 2 goals to lead the will surely have to be wary of another sec- tween two powerhouses playing very well way for Whitesboro on a night when Fulton ond half explosion when they meet the Rams right now. unleashed 29 shots on net. The Warriors con- on Saturday. Page 2 RaiderNet Daily Opinion There is no such thing as a harmless drug

By Vanessa Langdon can last for days, weeks, or months after the “high” wears off. Is an hour of a euphoric feeling worth possibly losing out on a month of Today is April 20th, or 4/20 on the calendar. your life? And to many people that means marijuana. The lungs are another aspect of marijuana that seems obvious, The origins of this symbolic “holiday” of sorts but many users of marijuana either do not realize or chose to ig- for pot heads is muddled, but there are two nore. SInce it is being smoked, that means there is smoke in ther common theories regarding its origin. users lung! Marijuana smoke contains 50-70% more carcinogenic It is either as a warning used by marijuana chemicals than average tobacco cigarette smoke! So marijuana users to warn each other of police coming, or smokers can have the same effects form their smoking that pack a the contrasting story of the code used by po- day tobacco cigarette smokers have, like a daily cough and lovely lice for smoking in progress. phlegm. Either way smoking marijuana is not something to be taken lightly. The heart is yet another organ that is adversely affected by mari- Contrary to common belief it is not a “soft drug,” as there is no juana use. Marijuana causes the heart rate to increase by 20-100 such thing. No drugs are “safe” and “harmless.” Marijuana is a percent directly after use and can last for up to three hours! Mari- gateway drug to other more serious drugs, meaning that it can lead juana has also been shown to cause heart palpations and arrhythmias users to dabble in other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and acid. It is which both contribute to an increased chance of heart attack in proven that the earlier a person starts using marijuana, the more marijuana users. likely they are to become dependent on other drugs later in life. Marijuana is not conducive to producing a productive student All students should know the effects of marijuana as they have who will contribute to society. Sure there are exceptions to the rule, taken health class first in seventh grade and then once more during those kids who are “stoners” and still somehow maintain good grades and seem to have it all together, but they are not the majority of “Contrary to common belief it marijuana users! Extended and frequent use of marijuana limits your brains effectiveness and has even been shown to increase rates of is not a ‘soft drug,’ as there is no anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia! So take care of your body such thing. No drugs are ‘safe’ and ttoday, 4/20, and every day, and refrain from using drugs, even the ‘harmless.’” “natural” ones. It’s not too late to sign up for high school, but just to reiterate; Marijuana contains THC which gives it the high inducing effect. But this effect leads to brain, lung, the Senior Trip and heart issues that many times are irreversible. Were you interested in the senior trip but The effects on the brain due to marijuana use is connected to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain that are the gateway of the THC missed the date for the deposit? in the marijuana (cannabis) and every person has a different num- Anyone who is interested in attending, visit Mrs. ber of receptors in their brains, so the intensity of the effects varies Windsor in room 235 to sign up or for more informa- in that way. Marijuana use causes hallucinations, delusions, memory tion. The trip will be to Lake George. The cost for the loss, and disorientation. trip is about $175 and a deposit of $50 is due as soon as For repetitive users the adverse effect on learning and memory possible. Don’t miss this opportunity, act now. Reflections -THE- Salon & More Welcomes GRB grad Natasha Humbert! Specializing in highlighting, Brazilian blowouts, retexturizing, extensions, cuts & styling 608 South 4th Street-Fulton Call for an appointment today! 592-4415 Proud 20 Year sponsor of GRB Journalism Friday, April 20 Page 3 Features

The Adventures of ‘lil Bodley By Madeline Clark (this comic is drawn on reused paper!)

The Great Outdoors Food plots can benefit both hunters, game

By Daniel Summerville While it may seem easy, shooting a slow moving fish can be very difficult. Depending on how deep the fish is, anglers need to aim at Fishing is a favorite pastime of outdoorsmen different spots. Water refracts the waves of light, meaning that the throughout the country. In New York, most fish is not in the exact position that it appears to be. For the most fishing seasons are not open until May. part, anglers compensate for this phenomena by aiming low on the On the first Saturday in May quite a few fish, sometimes even below it. fishing seasons open, including walleye, pike, Anyone who is new to bow fishing should not underestimate the and Muskie. Once these fishing seasons open carp. These fish can grow to massive sizes, and anglers who snag a up, anglers will not be trying to catch much giant will be in for a fight. Experienced fishermen can kill a carp else. instantly with a bow, cutting out the fight, but that takes a good shot However, on May 15 there is another fish- that not everyone is capable of accomplishing. ing season that opens, one that is nothing like any other New York season; bow fishing season. Bow fishing season opens on the fifteenth. Anyone who has a Bow fishing does not involve a fishing pole, but rather a specially small game or fishing license can legally bow-fish, taking carp of rigged bow. Anglers fit their bows with a spool of string and a spe- any size and number. All waters are open to carp shooting, unless cial carp arrow and then head out to the lake. Carp can be shot from posted otherwise or where discharge of a bow is prohibited. Bow land or from a boat, giving bow fishermen a wide range of methods fishing season ends in September, so anglers have all summer to to use. try it out.

RaiderNet Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/GRBJournalism Daily Page 4 RaiderNet Daily Entertainment Weekend releases offer plenty of diversity They say that variety is the spice The Lucky One: The highly anticipated film The Lucky One is join- of life. At least that’s what they ing Chimpanzee in theatres today. This movie is based on the ro- are saying in Hollywood this mance novel with the same name by Nicholas Sparks, who is ac- weekend when a trio of new mov- credited for other successful films like Dear John and The Vow. The ies hit the cinemas. Lucky One is a love story about a soldier in Iraq who discovers a Chimpanzee: The film entitled picture of a woman and knows that he has to meet her. After attain- Chimpanzee is to hit the theatres ing a job at her family’s kennel, the soldier, Logan, and the woman At the Movies today. Other movies that have in the picture, Beth, may start to develop a special romance. The been in theatres that were pro- film stars Zac Efron as Logan and Taylor Schilling as Beth. If you By Alex Bawarski duced by Disneynature were and your special someone are going out to the theatres this week- Ocean, Earth and African Cats. end and need something to go watch, you might want to consider Disneynature is working with the this. Jane Goodall Institute to produce this movie. A portion of the sales Think Like A Man: Also coming to theatres today is Think Like A during the first week will go to the Jane Goodall Institute to help Man. Think Like A Man is a comedy movie based on the book by support chimpanzees and other wildlife. Steve Harvey. This film follows four men and how their lives are This heart-warming story follows a baby chimp named Oscar and made complicated after they buy Harvey’s book. These men find how he bonds with some other chimpanzees. The only character to out that they must obtain the book and use its knowledge to get be mentioned for starring in this film is the baby chimp himself, of back at their women. Starring as the four men are Michael Ealy, course! If you have ever watched any of the other Disneynature Jerry Ferrara, Terrence J and Romany Malco. This film looks to be films and are a fan, or you are just interested in monkeys, this film a riot and could entertain anyone interested in it. Go out to the the- may entertain you. atres this weekend and give this one a chance. New York State Fair announces first shows As everyone knows the Great New York State Fair is a place to and $65 will go on sale on May 19. hang out with friends and family, see the exhibits or check an ani- On the same night at 8pm in Chevy Court the Commodores will mal show. It is also another famous place for all the entertainers be making an appearance. Many people know the band from one of who come to the Grandstand and Chevy Court. Last year Trace their hit singles such as “Brick House,” “Easy,” and “Three Times a Adkins graced the Grandstand with an amazing show, even for non- Lady.” country fans. The shows at the Grandstand are so thrilling and loud Other Chevy Court acts that have been announced are, Neon Trees, that you can hear them all the way at the front of Chevy Court. 8 pm on Aug. 23, Matt Nathanson, 8 pm on Aug. 24, The Buddy Grandstand shows generally start around 7:30 pm and can end at Rich Big Band at 2 pm on Aug. 27, Victoria Justice at 8 pm on Aug. any time during the night. So far this year the only show that is 29 and Mike Posner at 2 pm on Aug. 30. There are still 18 more acts scheduled to play the Grandstand is Jason Aldean with opening act to be announced for what promises to be another excellent edition Luke Bryan. It will be expected that Luke play his most famous of the Great New York State Fair, whch opens in 125 days singles for the opening act such as “All My Friends Say,” “We Rode By Michaela Best in Trucks,” “Do I,” and “Rain Is a Good Thing.”

Following his performance, Jason Aldean will be appearing on Quote of the day: stage to keep the night rolling with some good wholesome country “If you do not hope, you will not find music. Jason is also expected to be a crowd pleaseer, performing some of his latest hits including “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Crazy Town,” what is beyond your hopes.” “Hicktown,” and “My Kinda Party.” T hey will be performing on St. Clement of Alexandra Friday, August 31 at 7:30 pm. Tickets, which are prived at $45, $55 Friday, April 20 Page 5 Sports Tennis racks up third win to match 2011 total The Fulton boys’ tennis team is on its way Brian Garrett lost to Dinesh Ghimirey, 3-6, mination to have a very productive season now. With a win 4-3 against Syracuse-East 0-6, but played a very hard match with some this year, and they are proving it. During the on Thursday night, the tennis team has al- dominant points. match on Thursday night one set of bleach- ready tied its win total from last season at Winning their third match of the season at ers next to the courts was packed with fans, three wins. With some of the positions go- first doubles was senior captain Alex including many fans who were sitting on the ing undefeated, they are going into today’s Bawarski, who paired with Joseph Medico, ground. The roar of the crowd helped the match against Syracuse-West with some mo- pushing through a tough match against Ran Raiders pick up their heads after some tough mentum. Rai and Shagar Subba, 6-3, 6-3. points. This team may not get a lot of view- Taking home a win for Fulton at first Moving up from third doubles to second ers, but they really enjoy the ones they get singles was Mitch Lalik, playing against doubles was Nathan Hawthorne and Brad and strongly encourage others to come and Justin D’Antonio, 6-0, 6-1. Senior captain Crofoot, holding their own in a 4-6, 4-6, loss watch. Eric Naioti won at second singles, outscoring to Syracuse’s Adrian Joseph and Nicolas Fulton’s next home match is Friday, May Syracuseís Jhuelandra Bhattarai, 6-2, 6-2. Saralequi. Logan Carvey made his starting 4 at 4:30 against Jamesville-DeWitt. Before Nathan Deavers, another of Fulton’s senior debut for Fulton on Thursday, playing at that match, however, Fulton has an impor- captains, brought his team a clutch win in a third doubles with Neil Devendorf, but tak- tant five-game stretch of away matches, start- three set showdown, going 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, ing a tough 1-6, 3-6, loss from Max Kricks ing tonight against Syracuse-West, where against Jesse Negrotto, at third singles. and Raiss Muya. Fulton hopes to break the season open with In his first match at fourth singles, Fulton’s This tennis team has the skill and deter- another win. By Alex J. Bawarski Break up the Nats! Washington off to hot start The are on a hot streak Nats, leading the team homeruns and RBIs. John surgery and just came back to the team and one of the hottest teams in the major The Nationals also have Jayson Werth per- at the end of last season, but is pitching domi- leagues. They have been winning the most forming well after Washington signed him nantly right now for the team, notching two games, as shown by them reaching ten wins for a monster deal last year. Another mon- wins with nineteen and giving up before anyone else in . ster came during the offseason as the Na- just three runs in three starts. Like Strasberg They have had great pitching and hitting, tionals traded for starting Gio before him, is now in Triple especially in late games or in the clutch. The Gonzalez. Gonzalez was a star pitcher for A, playing for the Syracuse Chiefs, and is Nats, Nationals, are one of the best teams the Oakland A’s and now is 1-0 with 21 expected to make his debut sometime dur- and many people never would have expected strikeouts and four runs allowed in three ing the season, but this nineteen year old them to be playing this well. There are not starts. excites the team and itís fans very much. too many fans of this team from Washing- There is some youth on the team in the Washington is a team that is playing re- ton but if they keep playing like this then middle of the infield with Desmond and ally well right now. They had some big ac- they are sure to get more people to “jump Espinosa, and the team hopes for these play- quisitions in the past couple of years and are on their bandwagon.” ers to progress as the season continues. Ryan improving each year. With some young tal- The pitching for the Nats have been the Zimmerman, the face of the franchise ever ent coming up through the system or improv- best in all of the major leagues, leading the since he came to Washington, is also one of ing with the team, the Nationals will become league in ERA (Earned Runs Allowed) with the better third baseman in the league. even scarier. No one can predict how they 1.92, strikeouts with 121, and BAA (Bat- Their two big prize possessions are do for the rest of the season until it actually ting Average Against) with an average of and Bryce Harper. The happens, but the team is sure to put some .191 as of Tuesday. Stephen Strasburg, Gio Nationals drafted these two players in con- pressure on their rivals in the NL East divi- Gonzalez, Edwin Jackson, Jordan secutive drafts and they were not the ordi- sion. Philadelphia, NY Mets, Miami, and Zimmermann, and Ross Detwiler have com- nary prospects, having the talent to become Atlanta should all look out for these pesky bined to emerge as a solid starting pitching truly great. Strasburg had to have Tommy Nats. By Nathan Deavers staff for these pesky Nats from Washington. The bullpen is also very solid, consisting of This week in Raider Sports Tyler Clippard, Ryan Mattheus, Sean Today: Tennis @ Corcoran (4 pm); Softball vs. Syracuse-West (4:30); Boys Burnett, Henry Rodriguez, Tom Gorzelanny, Lax vs. Whitesboro (JV-5/V-7:00); Girls Track @ Tully Invitational (4:30). Craig Stammen, and Brad Lidge. The clos- Sat. April 21: V Baseball @ C.Square (11 am); JV Baseball vs. C.Square (11 ing duties have been given to Rodriguez and am); Softball @ F-M (11 am); Girls Lax vs. J-D (JV-10 am/V-noon); Boys Lidge, after losing their star closer Drew Track @ B’ville Relays (10 am). Storen, who was placed on the 15 day DL Mon. April 23: Baseball vs. Bishop Ludden (4:30); JV Baseball @ Bishop on March 28. Storen had 43 saves last year Ludden (4:30); Softball @ Chittenango (4:30); Tennis @ J-D (4:30). for the Nationals. Tues. April 24: Boys Lax @ Cortland (JV-5/V-7 pm); Girls Lax vs. Cortland Adam Laroche has been a hot bat for the (JV-5/V-6:30); Baseball @ ES-M (4:45); Softball vs. ES-M (4:45). School of Thought compiled by Nate Hawthorne and Dylan Holden What is your favorite month and why?

"July, I get to spend "No Shave "January- post "I'm fond of October, it's two weeks on the November!" break." my birthday." beach every year." Danielle Stone Brian Garrett Emily Ervin Katie Salmonsen

Meteorology and you Tomorrow: By Carson Metcalf Today: Tonight: Cloudy with rain. 58º/38º

Average: 60º/39º Rec. high/low: 87º (1954)/24º (1981) Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Increasing clouds. Cloudy with rain. 72º 46º 50º/40º Average: 59º Average: 38º Record: 85º (1957) Record: 26º (1974) Average: 60º/39º Record high/low: 85º (1954)/25º (1984) GRB senior Carson Metcalf is an aspiring Meteorologist and the creator of the Central New York Weather Center @ www.centralnewyorkweather.com Look for his daily weather forecasts for Fulton on RaiderNet Daily.