Issue 4, January 2020 The Next Selected Students to Attend HOBY By Katelyn Wilson HOBY stands for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. It is a met all kinds of people similar to me,” Rose continued. youth leadership program for sophomores in different schools all Rose said, “I had no idea this was something the school did around the country. Each area has their own group of students and similar to the Character Education nominations, I had no idea that goes to several different colleges around the country. This the teachers were watching, so for others that would be interest- year our students from Pen Argyl will be going to Albright College ed; make sure you stand out and always take on the opportunities from June 5th to the 7th. because the teachers and staff are watching and you Graham Rose, sophomore, is one of two stu- do get recognized in the end.” dents selected from the sophomore class to attend The other student selected for this studious this program. program is Liam Doney also a sophomore. Rose said, “I am really excited to have been Doney said, “I feel honored to be selected for selected to go to this leadership program. It is nice this opportunity, and I am very thankful for it as well. to be recognized for what I do and to be with oth- I think this will be a great learning experience and ers like me. I enjoy helping out or taking control so I will be beneficial in the future.” find it fun.” “This means a lot to me. I’m grateful to be “It means a lot of things to me, again the rec- selected, as this is very highly-touted by colleges,” ognition, but HOBY is also a nationally recognized Doney continued. program, which can help with things like jobs and The students are selected by a vote taken by colleges,” Rose continued. the freshman and sophomore teachers. This program is a week long event that takes place at a col- “I’m pretty excited about this. I’ve never been to anything lege, and the students stay at that college for the week. like this so I want to see how it works, but I anticipate that it will be Rose said, “This is not my first leadership program, I have fun. Based on what I’ve heard, it should be a great time,” Doney already done NYLT, National Youth Leadership Training, so I’m said. curious to see how they compare.” Doney continued, “I’m most looking forward to meeting the “I find these opportunities to be a lot of fun. It is always a other students who attend. I think meeting people from different great crowd of people because you know they are there because places is very important and interesting.” they were the best at what they do. Really it is the experience in Congratulations to both of these boys and the leadership general to look forward to as something to say I have done and roles that they have so far shown in life. Reid Carrescia By Hudson Kerzner Reid Carrescia is a cinematographer, director, and editor Carrescia says, “The film is very ‘Pen Argyl’. I grew up here who grew up in and lives in Pen Argyl. and went to school at PAHS and graduated in 2007. In a way, it is He says, “I am a filmmaker first and foremost, but that an homage to the area. It’s a coming of age/drama/romance film. doesn’t mean I’m always making movies. Most of the work re- We’re filming in the Slate Belt, and mostly in Pen Argyl. Without volves around shooting and editing commercials, making music saying too much, it’s about following your dreams, and sometimes videos, and promotional videos for businesses. I’ve been cinema- what it takes to do that, both the good and the bad. It’s a full- tographer and editor on few TV shows here and there as well. I length film, and we’ll finish production in the spring. Most of the hope in a few years to solely call myself a director, but in this busi- cast is from New York City and the characters are pretty much just ness, it’s common to wear many hats.” graduated or in their post-high school years. So if you’ve seen a Carrescia has recently begun filming a new feature-length camera crew in Pen Argyl floating around, that’s probably us.” drama in the area. The film will be completed over the course of the school year. Continued on Page 3 In This Issue:

Page 4 Page 5 Page 6/7 Page 8 Page 10 Letter from the Editor The winter issue of the Green Echo is here. This month has been going by quickly Green Echo Staff with the holiday season well under well. Christmas is right around the corner and the ex- citement is in the air. Staff:Cassandra Blasi, Jordan DeFelice, The issue is packed with articles about all different topics. There are articles from Zoee Edmonds, Olivia Geary, Emma Greggo, holiday traditions, to an article about Pen Argyl students’ strong liking of wings. Page one Morgan Haros, Taylor Humanick, Hudson Ker- features an article about Graham Rose and how he won the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leader- zner, Karissa Kujawa, Elizabeth Minnich, Sierra ship award. Page three is where you will find the article about students’ opinions on their Morrell-Long, Ashleigh Mulroy, Katelin Roses, favorite wings. Page four consists of a new book review, and a look at the school’s Peer Anthony Sparrow, Jayden Sparrow, Emily Stop- Mediation club. Page five has a unique article about the furry friends of Pen Argyl. The fer, Adriane Stump, Katelyn Wilson following two pages are home to the Christmas holiday articles. You will see people’s fa- Editor: Maxwell Houck vorite songs for the holidays and traditions that are special to them. Next up is an article Advisor: Mrs. Spring Shank about the much loved Cosmo, Black Friday and Cyber Monday stories, and more holiday fun. Finishing up the issue you can read about student’s “hitting the ice,” the freshmen’s Mission Statement: trip to CIT, and the envirothon club. Page twelve will once again be a round-up of pictures The Green Echo is a forum for students’ from the issue. views, photography, and journalism. It is produced This has been a quick turnaround for the issue as we had to get this out before the by the journalism students of Pen Argyl High School and distributed free to students, faculty, and the students went on winter break. Our staff worked extra hard and put in extra hours to community. make sure the newspaper would be great, and get out on time. Opinions are not necessarily the views of Maxwell Houck, Editor Pen Argyl School District. We seek to generate in- telligent discussions on news, lifestyles, and sports. Special thanks to Mr. Domchek and Mr. Oak- ley for helping edit the newspaper, as well as Mrs. Position Vacancy Dario for her technology support each month. POSITION: Head Cross Country Coach The Green Echo welcomes and stroencour- EFFECTIVE: 2020-2021 School Year ages letters to the editor relating to controversial BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide instruction regarding the knowledge and skills while articles or expressing opinions and suggestions. Dif- participating in an activity of this kind. To provide the necessary supervision/direction for the participat- ferences of opinion on articles are always placed, so ing students, both individually and as a group for school and athletic events throughout the year. let your voice be heard. All letters to the managing editor will be printed as long as they are school ap- REQUIREMENTS: Should possess the knowledge and skills associated with which to coach Cross Coun- propriate and they are signed. try. Should possess the ability to direct/supervise a program of this kind. In addition, please refer to the The Green Echo is a proud member of attached page for the requirements when applying for a position. the Pennsylvania School Press Association. Ad- dress: SALARY: As per PAASD Supplemental Salary Schedule; dependent upon years of experience 501 West Laurel Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072 APPLY IN WRITING TO: Mr. Tim Egan, Athletic Director

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Mrs. P, Ms. Wan- December 14: Winter Concert

da, and Mr. H are December 18: Senior Citizens Day hanging on the December 24- Jan 1: Winter Break coffee cup. Logan, Ms. Crawford, and January 15-17: Midterms Mrs. Cesare are in January 27: Act 80-Day

the coffee. Austin January 30: Parent Teacher Conferences Heddie is a com- February 15: Washington D.C. Trip puter and Nole is a table. February 17: President’s Day February 24: Act 80-Day By Robbie Peters Wings Around the School By: Jordan DeFelice and Maxwell Houck Wings are a food that is loved by boneless wings with a barbecue sauce, and Once again this is another surprise many around the world, but especially by I like to get celery with my order too.” as is not that local. Stoke is located in Pen Argyl students. Many students will go Woody Kindrew, junior, said, “I like downtown Easton and for most students out at least once a week to their favorite to go to Buffalo Wild Wings about one time is a 20 to 25 minute drive. It seems to be a restaurant on wing night to have a good a week. My order is usually wings with hot place for wings due to the atmosphere of time with their friends, and eat a food that barbecue sauce, a sprite, and bleu cheese the city and the flavor of the wings. they enjoy. With that being said, there with carrots.” Nick Gennusa, senior, said, “I usually is one question that is always asked that 2. Detzis Tavern get wings 2 to 3 times a month, and I am brings up some controversy: “Who has the This to some may not be seen as a going to Stoke in Easton and getting tra- best wings?” We took it upon ourselves to surprise, as it is the local wing spot. Every ditional wings and the flavor called stoke ask the students of Pen Argyl where they Wednesday night is their “wing night” wings.” have the best experience when enjoying where you can get discounted wings, and Elizabeth Rundle, senior, said “My their wings, and rank them. students will fill the tables. Detzis Tavern new favorite place to get wings is Stoke, 1. Buffalo Wild Wings is located in Wind Gap and is around a 5 to and I get traditional with the flavor called The overwhelming favorite spot of 10 minute drive for most students. People stoke wings, and I get ranch with celery on Pen Argyl students seems to be Buffalo seem to be drawn to the cheap wings, the the side. Wild Wings. This comes as a surprise as it is short drive, and being able to see people A couple honorable mentions are not one of the local spots to get wings. you know. 512 Restaurant and The Beer Stein. Buffalo Wild Wings is located in Angelina Santiago, senior, said, “I Katelyn Wilson, junior, said, “I go to 512 Easton and is about a fifteen minute drive go to get wings with my friends probably Restaurant for wings. I usually go three for most students. People seem to be around once a month, my order is usu- times a month and get wings with buffalo drawn to the restaurant’s environment and ally traditional wings with mild sauce and sauce. I also get water and ranch with my good sauces. ranch.” order.” Denis Kenadiev, senior, said, “I go Abby Wallbillich, junior, said, “ I like Conor Fehr, senior, said, “If I am get- about once a week and get the boneless to go to Detzis about once a week, and I ting wings I am going to The Beer Stein in wings with honey barbeque sauce, water usually get boneless wings with spicy ranch Wind Gap. It depends on the day if I get with lemon, and ranch or bleu cheese.” sauce, ranch, and water.” boneless or bone in wings. My order is Cory Cockley, senior, said, “I usually 3. Stoke spicy garlic wings with a cold apple juice.” got once a week with my friends. We get Reid Carrescia Page 1 Continuation to me, as she was a dedicated art teacher all her life He has taken part in many films, and has also shot music and talented in so many ways and made it a priority that all her videos, and has taken part in the process of making other videos kids were cultivating their talents. On the flip side, my dad Dan for over eighty clients. is pretty handy with a paintbrush if it’s a wall or a piece of furni- “I’ve traveled a ton for work, and have been afforded the ture, but he’s the hardest worker I’ve ever known and has been opportunity to do a lot of different things. I’ve shot videos with the number one encourager to me with my business and art. artists like Guns N’ Roses, Brett Eldredge, and Gavin DeGraw and Then there’s my uncle Eric Doney, who was an accomplished jazz a couple of others. pianist and also was from Pen Argyl. Another big one for me is I’ve done a lot of music videos, most recently my brother Allen Carrescia who is probably the most a video I made for the Pen Argyl native Jordyn Ken- talented musician I know and is working together with zie called Stir the Sky which won Best Music Video me on the film. He has a band called Knights and lives in the Lehigh Valley. Another local production I’ve in Los Angeles. My sister Lauren Nisenson is a cal- worked on was with former Wind Gap Middle School ligrapher and custom cake decorator. My aunt Kristin shop teacher Nick Kessler on his show Road Trip Doney is also an illustrator in NYC. My uncle Bill Doney Masters which is currently on Discovery. Other than also played in a lot of bands and even my aunt Alison that, I make a ton of commercials, which is what I Jones really isn’t too bad at drawing. Everyone went to spend most of my time doing. I’ve shot for a laundry PAHS.” list of big companies and organizations like Ford, Overall Reid Carrescia loves his job, saying, “I MasterCard, Volvo, the University of Delaware, Martin Guitar, wouldn’t be in this business unless I enjoyed it. Everyone should Crayola, Porsche, MINI, etc.,” says Carrescia. love what they do. Yeah sure, every day isn’t bliss and there are “I love filmmaking and playing guitar/recording music, but the usual aches and pains of any line of work. But at the end of I’m an avid skier and surfer, enjoy watching old movies, and paint- the day, I couldn’t think of really doing anything else. This might ing and drawing. I also have a weakness with classic cars. Other- sound a little cheesy but there’s just something so magical about wise, you can also find me crushing buffalo wings from the Slate,” filmmaking that it still amazes me like a little kid. It’s such a syn- he says. ergy of different arts all in one - literature, theatre, music, design, He says, “I’ve been extremely blessed with a lot of family lighting, etc. that I find it impossible to get bored. around here both in Pen Argyl and Roseto, and also so much fam- In late March and early April, look for updates on a scene ily that have been role models for me in the arts and just as people that will be filmed in which Carrescia will require extras if you are to look up to as examples. First and foremost, there’s my grandfa- interested. ther Bob Doney, who was a regionally known fine artist, a former “Stay in the loop with the film,” he says, “follow IG: reid_ PAHS art teacher, and just a downright legend in his own right. carrescia.” Next, my mom Leslie unquestionably passed down the arts PAHS Favorite Reads By Cassandra Blasi We all know that reading books is read was ‘Magnus Chase: The Sword of lot about why things are the way they are seen as a chore by many people, but there Summer’.” today, and if they are well written, they are are some that read for the sake of enjoy- Shelby Hauff, junior, said, “I really like stories, not textbooks.” ment and entertainment. These are the would say my favorite book right now “The other things I like to read are people that seem like they are reading is ‘Beartown’ by Frederik Backman. It is generally more like articles and magazines more than twenty books at a time and read about a small town in Sweden where the - from Scientific American (surprise) and for “fun.” star hockey player commits a crime. It National Geographic, to modern events Ann Weaver, sophomore, said, “My deals with a lot of small-town politics, like and news. I find I read probably half of my favorite book is ‘Afterworlds’ by Scott ‘did he do it?’ It is told different in twelve day.” Westerfeld. Afterworlds tells two stories: different perspectives and it’s very good.” Mr. Snelling also said, “Sometimes I one about Darcy Patel, a young author liv- Hauff also said, “My favorite author get the chance to read a good book that is ing in New York, and another about Lizzie. is Cassandra Clare because I love her ‘The none of the above, like my last book read, Lizzie is the main character of Darcy’s book Mortal Instruments’ series. Her writing and which was ‘Lessons from Lucy - The Simple who can cross over into a flipside world the plots of her books keep getting better Joys of an Old, Happy Dog’ from the humor and walk among spirits. I like Afterworlds and better. There is something addicting writer Dave Barry.” because I can see myself in Darcy. She and about her books, once I start one I can’t Obviously these guys get it: reading is a I both enjoy creative writing, and we both stop and she keeps on releasing books, blast! like the city.” so that’s good, too. I also just finished Weaver also said, “The last book I ‘Winger’ by Andrew Smith. It is about a boy read was ‘Eleanor & Park’.” in high school who is dealing with relation- Connor Kuster, junior, said, “My ship problems, he’s on a rugby team and favorite series is the ‘Ranger’s Apprentice’ keeps on getting in fights. The last ten by John Flanagan. The series focuses on pages were really sad and unexpected, but a young man who becomes a highly elite it was a really good book.” warrior for the king of his land and these Mr. Snelling, Chemistry and Environ- people are terrifying and they’re called mental Science teacher, said. “I can’t really Rangers. There isn’t any one reason I liked say I have one favorite book. But I can say I the series. enjoy a certain class of books, and those Everything just appealed to me and I are books related to history. I’ve bought loved the entire series.” several history books to read over the years Kuster also said, “The last book I because they are interesting, tell us a Peer Mediation: Bringing Students Together By Olivia Geary Peer Mediation is a club offered here at the high school for you usually wouldn’t talk to, and you develop better communica- ninth through twelfth graders. It is not only a club that students tion skills.” can try to join, but also a resource for students as well. Pavan said, “The group of peer mediators is a diverse group Mrs. Pavan, the advisor of Peer Mediation, was asked, of people that all have in common good listening skills. Everyone “What is peer mediation?” should want to join because it is a good life skill and can be used in Pavan said, “I think peer mediation is peers helping each so many places.” other come to a common understanding after a conflict.” Lizzie Steele said, “If you’re having a problem or argument Lizzie Steele, a junior, said, “The purpose of peer mediation with a friend or peer and don’t know how to solve the problem, is to help out students having a conflict or issue with each other. our peer mediators will be happy to you come to a solution. We help students come to a mutual agreement about the prob- Weaver said, “I would recommend students to use peer me- lem.” diation because I think it is often easier to talk to your peers than Erica Weaver said, also a junior, said, “The point of peer me- to adults.” diation is to prevent conflicts between peers. Steele said, “I use the skills I learn in peer mediation every- Darrah Hitt, a sophomore, said, “The purpose of peer me- day. If I’m ever around people who are arguing or if I’m in an argu- diation is that it is a way for people to come together as a commu- ment myself, I am reminded of the skills I’ve learned and how to nity and help each other out any way possible.” stay neutral and help these people come to a happy resolution.” Steele said, “To me, peer mediation teaches problem solv- Weaver said, “The skills I have learned in peer mediation are ing skills and how to help people with their problems.” helpful even outside of the club because you learn how to com- Weaver said, “To me, peer mediation is important because municate effectively and work better with others, which are skills you get to help your peers and you learn how to resolve conflicts. you will always need.” Hitt said, “I love knowing I have the opportunity to help my Hitt said, “Whenever in a conflicting situation I always take peers out anyway I can.” a step back and calm myself down for the situation.” Steele said, “I recommend students to join this club be- Pavan said, “In the days of social media we learn good body pos- cause you will learn a lot about solving problems and how to ture and good eye contact. It’s a training where you are learn- speak in a neutral way to people having a problem without picking ing body language and understanding where people are coming a side. It will also look good on a resume or college application.” from. We are learning how to look out for actual people and not Weaver said, “I would recommend students to try to join just screens.” the club because it is really a lot of fun, you get to meet people Furry Friends By Elizabeth Minnich Most people in the high school have “One of the funniest things that my eared slider.” some type of pet whether it’s a cat, dog, dog Sadie has done is she falls down the “My kids name Cookie and Boomba, or turtle. Here are just a few students and stairs and she has run into glass windows. Sid is named after the punk rocker, Sid Vi teachers that have a pet. It is so funny when she does it, but she cious, from the band the Sex Pistols. And Ryleigh Hughes, dog owner said, “I never got hurt from it.” Leo is small but mighty like a lion.” have a German Shepherd Pitbull and her Gabby King, dog owner said, “I have “The best thing about them is name is Molly.” a Saint Bernard named Indie.” they’re always so excited and happy to see “We picked her name because we “I came up with his name because he me. They’re also great listeners.” is from India.” “They all do funny things everyday. “My favorite thing about having a They’re extremely entertaining. The one pet is being able to watch them get big- day last summer I had a bear in my yard ger.” and Leo, who’s only 6 pounds, ran right up “One of the funniest things my dog to it and tried to chase it out.” has done is when he tried to get up on the Rachel Sutton, dog and cat owner couch and got stuck and we had to call the said, “I have a dog and two cats. My dogs fire department to get him out.” name is Gabby and my cats names are Emily Johnson, dog owner said, “I Lucky and Roxy.” have two dogs. Their names are Oliver and “I named my dog after Gabriella Doodle.” from high school musical, and my mom “We came up with their names picked the cat names.” because Doodle likes cheese doodles and “My favorite thing about having a Oliver got his name from Oliver and Com- pet is coming home and seeing how ex- pany the movie.” cited they are to see you.” “My favorite thing about them are “The funniest thing Gabby did was always loved the name Molly, so when we that they are really cuddly and fun to be eat two whole pies of pizza off the coun- found out it was a girl, that was the name.” around.” ter.” “My favorite thing about having a “One of the funniest things that Bree Lutz, dog owner said, “I have a dog is being able to have someone to com- my dog does is whenever I give Oliver a dog named Tito.” fort you and put a smile on your face.” bath he runs up and down the steps and “I like when they’re sleeping because “One of the funniest things she has growls.” they’re cute and also they can be annoying done is when she sat on me to wake me Mattia Moyer, dog owner said, “I when they’re awake.” up.” have a Chocolate Lab named Bosco.” “He was play fighting with my other Sophie Wagner, dog owner said, “I “We came up with the name be- dog and fell off the couch.” have three dogs. Their names are Sadie, cause Bosco is an Italian chocolate and he’s Ms. Kresge, cat owner said, “I have a Bailee, and Luna Lee.” a Chocolate Lab.” silver snow bengal and his name is Kavin.” “We picked their names because “My favorite thing about having a “When I first got him, everyone kept say- Sadie was adopted from a shelter and we pet is having someone to talk to that can’t ing he was so beautiful. I decided to name respond and give their opinion that I don’t him “Kavin,” which means beautiful in want.” Indian.” “The funniest thing my dog has “He’s the air I breathe. When I get done is bark because he’s not very funny.” home, he greets me at the door and never Janine Haros, dog owner said, “I leaves my side.” have two dogs. Their names are Lila and “The funniest thing about him is that Oscar.” he’ll sit in the sink, until I turn the water on “When we got Lila she was already and give him a drink.” named and we just liked the name Oscar” “My favorite thing about having a pet is that it’s fun to take them places with us.” Blake Gill, dog and lizard owner said, “I have a dog and a lizard. The dogs name is Lilly and the lizards name is Len- nox.” didn’t want to change her name, Baliee’s “My mom picked the dogs name and name was given to her by my step mom’s we named the lizard Lennox because I was sister, and Luna got her name from my going to be named that.” sister and I. I wanted to name her Lily Lee “My favorite part is giving it crickets based off one of my favorite songs and and watching them eat it.” my sister wanted to name her Luna, so we “The first day I had the lizard he fell combined the name to Luna Lee, but we off the roof and hit the tree.” call her Luna for short.” Mrs. Cesare dog and turtle owner “My favorite thing about having a said, “I have three dogs and a turtle. Leo pet is that they are there for you when you is my chihuahua, Cookie is a Silkese, and are sad.” Sid is a Border collie mix. Boomba is a red- Holiday Traditions Favorite Christmas Songs By Katelyn Wilson and Elizabeth Min- By Elizabeth Minnich and nich holiday traditions are just spending Hayes continued, “My favorite Jayden Sparrow song is ‘All I Want For Christ- Kamryn Heimbach, said, “My favorite Christmas Everyone has different ways that time with my family. We usually switch part of the holidays is getting to see my The snow has started mas Is You’.” freshman, said, “My fa song is ‘Santa Tell Me’ by Ari- they celebrate the holidays whether it the family house we go to every year.” family all together. Most of my family to fall and that only means Alyssa Knitter, junior, vorite Christmas song is ‘I ana Grande.” be what they eat or who they spend it “My favorite tradition is just lives in Buffalo so having the privilege one thing, it’s time for Christ- said, “It would have to be ‘All Saw Mom- with. Here are some of the ways that hanging out with my family watch- of us all being together at one time mas. Everyone has their I Want For Christmas Is You’.” my Kiss- Lizzy Dos students at Pen Argyl celebrate their ing the Easton vs Phillipsburg football truly means the world to me.” favorite Christmas song that Aries O’Krepka, junior, ing Santa Santos, holidays. game,” Snyder said. Kend- they could listen to on re- said, “One of my favorites is Claus’.” fresh- Jordan Castone, senior, said, Daniel Oakley, senior, said, “One all Lobb, peat, all season long. ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!” Alek man, “One of my family traditions is having a of my family traditions is making Christ- sopho- Kaitlyn DePalma, se- Abby Wallbillich, ju- Kessler, said, “My gift exchange with my cousins.” mas cookies every year.” more, nior, said, “My favorite Christ- nior, said, “I would say ‘Feliz junior, said, favorite “My favorite thing about Christ- “My favorite thing about Christ- said, mas song is ‘Baby It’s Cold Navidad’.” “My favor- Christ- mas is spending time with family and mas break is being able to spend time “Usually Outside’.” Aidan McMahon, se- ite Christ- mas song friends,” said Castone. with friends and family and not having on Christ- Hollie Pope, freshman, nior, said, “My favorite Christ- mas song would Kaitlyn DePalma, senior, said, to worry about school work,” said Oak- mas Eve said, “My favorite Christmas mas song is ‘I Saw Mommy is ‘Rudolph have “One of my family traditions is to eat ley. we go to song is ‘Last Christmas’ and Kissing Santa Claus,’ I like the The Red- to be seafood on Christmas Eve and make Ariea O’Krepka, junior, said, “Ev- my aunt’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is high notes.” Nosed Reindeer’.” ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed cookies.” ery year me and my family celebrates house and You’.” TJ Mulroy, freshman, Connor Kuster, junior, Reindeer, mostly because it “My favorite thing about the holi- a second for what we call ‘Ukrainian have a Cameron Dear, fresh- said, “My favorite is ‘Under- said, “My favorite Christmas brings back a lot of childhood day is having no school, spending time Christmas’ which is when we break feast and man, said, “My favorite neath The Tree’.” song is ‘White Christmas’ by memories for me.” with family and friends, and sleeping,” bread and eat perogies and celebrate.” party and Christmas song is ‘Rudolph Gavin Amerman, ju- Frank Sinatra.” Alyssa Escobedo, DePalma said. “My favorite part of the holidays then go to church that night before go- The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ nior, said, “My favorite Christ- Brendan Porter, senior, junior,said, “My favorite Jacob Kunsman, senior, said, “A is when people put up lights and deco- ing home.” and ‘Jingle Bells’.” mas song is ‘I Want A Hippo- said, “My favorite Christmas Christmas song is ‘White family tradition that I have is that we rations because it's really festive and “My favorite thing about the Kayleigh Achenbach, potamus For Christmas’.” song is ‘Carol of the Bells’.” Christmas’ by Bing Crosby.” always have two parties for both sides fun,” said O’Krepka. holiday is going over to my boyfriend’s sophomore, said, “My fa- Briana Fehnel, senior, Kamryn Bonser, junior, Blake Gill, freshman, of the family.” Kayleigh Achenbach, sophomore, house to help them shovel snow be- vorite Christmas song would said, “My favorite Christmas said, “My favorite Christmas said, “My favorite Christmas “My favorite thing about the holi- said, “We’re very family oriented, so we cause then I get to spend the whole day have to be ‘Last Christmas’.” song is ‘So In Love’ by VAV.” song is ‘Santa Tell Me’ by Ari- song is ‘Dominic the Don- day is being able to have a break from have a tradition where we spend Christ- there and we usually watch movies and Daniel Oakley, senior, Trowne Irwin-Hill, ana Grande.” key’.” school and spending more time with mas Eve together, normally the major- eat dinner together,” said Lobb. said, “ My favorite Christmas freshman, said, “My favor- Jill Morro, freshman, Bree Lutz, junior, said, family,” said Kunsman. ity of the night, we open presents from Cameron Dear, freshman, said, song is ‘Wonderful Christ- ite Christmas song is ‘Jingle said, “My favorite Christmas “My favorite Christmas song Delaney Porter, junior, said, “On, family members, watch ‘A Christmas “My family’s tradition is breaking the mastime’ by Paul McCart- Bells’.” song is ‘Mistletoe’ by Justin is ‘All I Want For Christmas Is Christmas eve, my uncle makes us eat Story,’ and have all types of food.” wishbone.” ney.” Stella McCarthy, junior, Beiber.” You’ by Mariah Carey.” fish and the first person to eat it gets to “I’m looking forward to break and “My favorite thing about Christ- Jordan Castone, senior, said, “My favorite Christmas Mariela Dacheva, ju- Gabby King, junior, open their presents first.” being able to chill out and spend time mas is the break, opening presents, said, “My favorite Christmas song is ‘This Christmas’.” nior, said, “My favorite Christ- said, “My favorite Christmas “My with my family, watching eating all different types of food, and song is ‘All I Want For Christ- Sophia Ianni, sopho- mas song is ‘Jingle Bells’.” song is ‘It’s Beginning To favorite movies, and doing other spending time with family,” Dear said. mas Is You’.” more, said, “My favorite Angelina Santagio, Look A Lot Like Christmas’.” tradition things like that,” Achen- Hollie Pope, freshman, said, “One Cassidi Rutt, sopho- would have to be ‘Last Christ- senior, said, “ “My favorite Bubblegum Kernosh, is eating bach said. of my family traditions in going to my more, said, “My favorite mas’.” Christmas song is ‘Santa Tell sophomore, said, “My fa- peanut but- Gannon Brinker, grandmother’s house.” Christmas song has definitely Jayme Naylor, sopho- Me’ by Ariana Grande.” vorite Christmas song is ‘All I ter pie on sophomore, said “I cel- “My favorite thing about the got to be ‘All Zach Morro, junior, Want For Christmas Is You’ by thanksgiv- ebrate Christmas every holiday is spending time with family, I Want For said, “My favorite Christmas Mariah Carey.” ing,” Porter year.” watching Christmas movies, decorate Christmas Is song is ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ Zoraya Page, fresh- said. “My favorite tradi- for Christmas, and I love the snow,” You’.” but it has to be the Jimmy man, said, “My favorite Por- tion is going to my grand- Pope said. Cal- Buffent version.” Christmas song is ‘Under- ter contin- parents house,” Brinker Jace Hershey, freshman, said, “A lie Schneck, Conor Fehr, senior, neath the Tree’ by Kelly Clark- ued, “My favorite part of the holidays is said. family tradition is that we all get match- freshman, said, “My favorite Christmas son.” having off of school.” Alana Bobroy, sophomore, said, ing pajamas to wear on Christmas Eve.” said, “My fa- song is ’You’re a Mean One Allison Dudas, senior, Ben Meixsell, senior, said, “Usu- “In my family, it’s a tradition that we all “My favorite thing about the vorite Christ- Mr. Grinch,’ that’s a classic” said, “My favorite Christmas ally on Christmas day when we wake spend the holidays together.” holiday is probably just getting people mas song Lucas Maggipinto, ju- song is the one by Nat King up the presents are not under the tree, “My favorite thing about the gifts and seeing their reactions, it is just would have nior said, “My favorite Christ- Cole hands down.” they’re hidden throughout my house. holidays is the break and spending time a kind of warm feeling,” said Hershey. to be ‘Last mas song is ‘Winter Wonder- Jordyn Itterly, junior, Then me and my sister have to find with family and friends,” said Bobroy. Jill Morro, freshman, said, “Some Christmas’.” land’.” said, “My favorite Christmas them. Every year on christmas morning Mia Hayes, sophomore, said, “My of the holiday traditions that I love are Madison Abbott, more, said, “My favorite Matt Ragozino, junior, song is ‘Please Come Home my mom makes chocolate chip pan- family partakes in many old holiday tra- going to New York City, Hershey Park, freshman, said, “My favor- would probably have to be said, “My favorite Christmas for Christmas’ by Michael cakes.” ditions. Every year we go together and and Bethlehem.” ite Christmas song is ‘Un- either ‘Baby It’s Cold Out- song is ‘Feliz Navidad’.” Bublé. I believe it is nice to lis- “My favorite tradition is my mom cut down a tree and decorate together.” “My favorite holiday tradition is derneath The Tree’ by Kelly side’ or ‘All I Want For Christ- Sophie Wagner, junior, said, ten to when it’s snowing and making me pancakes because they’re “My favorite holiday tradition is having a gingerbread house competi- Clarkson.” mas Is You’.” “My favorite Christmas song waiting for my sister to come fire,” Meixsell said. our ‘white elephant’ gift exchange. We tion with my little cousins,” Morro said. Mason Karp, freshman, Elaina Eibeck, fresh- is ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!” home from college.” Meixsell said, “My favorite part of all get funny gifts and exchange them, Favorite Christmas Songs Morro said, “My favorite Christmas man, said, “My favorite Dana Fisher, junior, Mckenna Bobinis, the holidays is the snow.” it’s really a great time. I truly believe said, “My favorite part of the holidays is song is ‘Underneath The Tree’ Christmas song, that’s a hard said, “My favorite Christmas sophomore, said, “My favor- Justin Snyder, senior, said, “My that no one does Christmas like the spending it with my family and having by Kelly Clarkson.” one, probably one of my song is ‘All I Want For Christ- ite Christmas song is “Baby Hayes family,” Hayes said. many laughs together.” Ryleigh Hughes, junior, favorites is ‘It’s Beginning To mas Is You’ by Mariah Carey.” It’s Cold Outside.” said, “My favorite Christmas Look A Lot Like Christmas’.” Devon Gipp, junior, Cosmo the Chameleon: 2012 - 2019 By Jordan DeFelice It was a very different week for vice principal Oakley. As googly eyes and that go in all different directions. My office s he walked into his office one day had noticed quite quiet now without the sounds of chirp- that Cosmo was not alive anymore. Leading ing crickets, which is quite depressing be- up to this very sad moment he had known that cause I’ve grown quite accustomed to the his time was coming just like any other living sound. I will not be getting another one. I thing. think I am going to take a break from office “I have had Cosmo ever since he was one pets now,” Mr. Oakley said. year old when I bought him for clearance for Macie Weber, senior said, “I met Cosmo $60. The reason I had purchased him was be- last year in Spanish class when Mr. Oakley cause I kept killing my Betta fish and I needed thought he was going to die. When I first met something to keep me company. I have never Cosmo my initial reaction was, “can I pet had any interest in chameleons but I never re- him.” When I did finally pet Cosmo, he laid ally had any interaction with them until I saw down in Mr. Oakley’s hand and it felt pretty them in the pet store. He was cool looking and weird and I was very scared because I didn’t his eyes went in all different directions. He was know what to expect, or what his reaction totally an impulse buy but a great companion would be.” in my office for the last six years. Cosmo en- Cosmo was the pet of Pen Argyl and joyed watching all the students come in and every student came to know and love him. out of my office. I guess you can call him my Even students that never saw him in person, service lizard. Cosmo short for Cosmos, mean- knew about the chameleon named Cosmo. ing the universe seen as a well-ordered whole. I’m an astronomy He was more than just a pet, he was something that put a smile nerd! Plus it just seemslike a fitting name for a creature with on each student’s face everyday they got the chance to see him. Senior Year: Early Admissions and Decisions By Anthony Sparrow “ While the school year has been To all of the seniors, start applying, new chapter of my life there.” settling in, some seniors throughout Pen and to all of the underclassmen, start look- Gutherie’s family attended Penn Argyl have chosen their destination for ing now. It might seem early but you will State and they regularly attend football college. Many colleges offered early ad- be happy you did it in the future,” Macie games out in State College, “My whole mission to students looking to get a head Weber, senior said. family has been to Penn State. We enjoy start on their future. Many deadlines were Weber was recently accepted into rooting for them and going to the games. Moravian’s nursing program this past The atmosphere there is so incredible, it is month. like nothing else I have ever experienced.” “I was very happy to get ac- Guthrie would like to become a cor- cepted in. I worked very hard to get where porate lawyer in her future and wants to I am at, so I feel like it all paid off to get this major in business as well. opportunity,” Weber said. “I think many underclassmen, and Weber also believes that is very im- even upperclassmen, should start looking portant to think, look, and apply at colleg- at colleges. It really gives you a headstart es, “It makes a lot of sense to try and get and the freedom of choice. It saves you in to your college of choice as soon as you a lot of stress later on if you start to look can. This allows you to have some choice now,” Gutherie said about looking at col- and time to think about it. It takes some of leges. the stress off because you have plenty of time to think over your decision and make sure you are going to the place you really want to go.” However, if you did miss the deadline, you are still able to apply later due at the end of October and then to- on, but it may be more time until you wards the beginning of November. These hear if you are able to get in or not. This is students will know if they are able to go to the more common option for students to the college they want much early than a choose when they are applying to college. normal college decision. This can take the Miss Novello, the teacher of stress off of students as they do not have World Cultures , AP European History, and to worry about college during the school psychology here at Pen Argyl is a professor year, and can instead focus on their last at Lafayette in Easton. year of high school. For the students who Megan Gutherie, senior, was recent- did not apply early decision, they will be ly accepted into Penn State University. looking to apply soon and hopefully hear in “I was extremely excited to be ac- the coming months. cepted in. I worked so hard to get here, that I am just looking forward to starting a Playing for the Holidays By Morgan Haros The annual winter con- Hallelujah Chorus. In Chamber brother.” cert was held on December Singers we sing O’Holy Night, Kondisko’s 14th this year. The concert al- Be a Candle of Hope, and Listen brother, lows for students in Orchestra, as the Snow Flakes Fall.” Andrew Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, and David LaBarre, junior, is in Band Kondisko, Chamber Singers to showcase and Jazz Band. He plays lead comes up their talents. trumpet in both. from the From the start of the He said, “I’m looking middle school year until the concert, forward to playing all of these school or- music students practice for the songs to all the parents and chestra to concert. While Band, Chorus, children because it already play with and Orchestra have practice sounds really cool in practices.” the high during Activity Period, Cham- However, everyone has a favor- school or- ber Singers and Jazz Band have ite song to play or sing. chestra for practice after school. Elisabeth Kondisko, the song. Kennady Lorrah, sopho- junior, is in Orchestra and plays Besides go- more, is in Chorus, Chamber the cello. ing to the Singers, and Orchestra. She She said, “My favorite song is practices, students prepare for Kernosh said, “My least favorite plays the viola. Dance of the Tumblers because the concert in multiple ways. thing is that sometimes things She said, “I’m most looking for- I played it in my other orches- Bubblegum Kernosh, can be very hectic.” ward to being able to share the tra so I get to combine both sophomore, is in chorus. Lorah said, “There’s not music that we’ve been working orchestras together which is She said, “I practice a really anything that I particular- on for a few months now with cool.” little before, and then show up ly don’t like about the concert, family and friends, even if it is Valente said, “ My favor- and warm up with my friends.” but if I had to say one thing it nerve racking sometimes.” ite band song is On This Day LaBarre said, “I prepare would probably be the pressure Nichole Tomczyk, fresh- Earth Shall Ring, my favorite by strengthening my chops, to perform well in front of your man, is in Band, so I practice in other books at family and peers. Orchestra, and home to do so.” Lorah continued, “Also Chorus. She Lorah said, “To prepare, this year my least favorite plays the vio- I practice with the practice thing about the concert is the lin, piano, and tracks Mr. Rieche puts on the fact that it’s the night after the xylophone. Chamber Singers and Chorus Semi formal, and I don’t want She said, Google Classroom.” my voice hoarse because of the “My favorite Valente said, “I prepare night before.” thing about the for the winter concert by mak Valente said, “The abso- winter concert ing sure all my music is in order lute only thing I like least about is hearing all and being sure I have every- the concert is how hot it gets on the hard work thing I need on stage.” stage while we’re performing.” and time we Tomczyk said, “How I For the most part, however, put into it and prepare is go over my music students look forward to being hearing the like how were doing it in the together and a part of some- results.” concert and then if a couple thing bigger. At these practices students Orchestra song is It’s The Most songs gets stuck in my head I LaBarre said, “My favor- learn multiple songs. Wonderful Time of the Year, and just sing them out of nowhere. ite thing about the concert is Gabby Valente, sopho- my favorite jazz tune is Nut- No matter where I go.” being able to be a part of some- more, is in Concert Band, Jazz cracker Rock.” The students also pre- thing that just inspires other Band, and Orchestra. In all Lorah said, “My favorite pare for the concert by going to people.” three she plays the trumpet. song for Orchestra is most defi- a dress rehearsal before hand. Valente said, “I think my She said, “In Band, we’re nitely Erin Isle Sketches and out Lorah said, “My favorite favorite part about the winter playing Christmas Africana, of Chamber Singers and Chorus thing about the winter concert concert is going back to the Belle of Chicago, On This Day my favorite to sing would prob- is most likely the dress rehears- cafeteria after performances Earth Shall Ring, In The Bleak ably be O’Holy Night because al a few days before hand. We because there we normally give Midwinter, and Old Brenton of how beautiful it sounds when get to spend the day making and receive lots of compliments Carol. In Jazz Band, we’re play- the entire choir sings it togeth- music with everyone and really from each other.” ing Mood Indigo, Feliz Navidad, er.” got a sense of how the concert Kernosh said, “I am look- and Nutcracker Rock.” For one song, Chorus will go or play out.” ing forward to singing along Valente continued, “In and Orchestra do something Though students enjoy with my friends and hearing all Orchestra, we’re playing Erin special. Each year in Hallelujah many things about the concert, the other things in the concert Isle Sketches, Dance of the Chorus, while the Chorus sings, there are some things they do like Jazz Band.” Tumblers, and It’s The Most the Orchestra plays the song. not enjoy. Wonderful Time of the Year. “ Kondisko said, “My favorite part LaBarre said, “My least Lorah said, “In Chorus we of the concert is Hallelujah Cho- favorite thing is having my sing Dominic the Donkey, Light rus because I get to play with chops blown out by the time a Candle, Ubi Caritas, and the everyone including my jazz band comes around.” Hitting the Ice By Elizabeth Minnich Each year, at the beginning of Au- for some reason, but we sometimes go to couraging when nothing seems to be work- gust, you can catch sophomore, Liam Do- upstate New York or Connecticut. Basically ing, no matter how much effort is put in. ney, hitting the ice and playing hockey for anywhere in the Northeastern half of the This comes back to individual effort away the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth u15AA United States is plausible.” from the rink to get better and be able to team. Doney has been playing hockey for Doney didn’t just play hockey, in fact play with more skilled opponents.” about five years and is always excited for he used to play soccer but, “Once I found Doney continued, “I think it can the new season. hockey, that’s all I wanted to do. Now I only sometimes be very difficult to balance Doney said, “I play for the Lehigh play hockey.” schoolwork and hockey. The practices and Valley Phantoms Youth u15AA team. We Doney decided that he wanted to games are so often and inconvenient at play out of Bethlehem at the Steel Ice Cen- play hockey when, “I went to a game in times, so finding time to study, do home- ter, right near Steel Stacks.” Wilkes Barre to see the WBS Penguins play work, and relax takes some effort. Travel Doney spends a lot of time play- one time time also has to be taken into account. ing hockey, “As a team, we practice twice To manage all this, I use Google Calendar a week. We have team workouts twice a and its Tasks feature to write down all my week as well. ” academic-related things. I merge this with Doney’s favorite thing about hockey my hockey schedule so I can see how much is, “The satisfaction felt after completing time I have each day. I also take somewhat a skill. I love working on skills like skating frequent breaks when I need to sit down ability, stick handling, and shooting, and and designate time to do homework for a I believe it is truly an art to master these while, and listening to music sometimes aspects of the game. I also like the freedom helps me stay focused as well.” of movement. Once those skills are devel- Through all of the difficulty of bal- oped, as a player you can do so many dif- maybe 8 years ago. Then I wanted to see ancing school work and hockey, Doney still ferent things with these fundamentals.” another, and another, and it kind of snow- manages to play the piano. He is also in- His season started at the end of balled into where I am today. I just thought volved in Peer mediation and the Character August and ends in late February, “The it was the coolest thing ever when I saw it Education program at the school. season lasts about 6 months from August for the first time.” Doney said, “I hope to continue to to March, but it can be longer. Most people Doney’s least favorite thing about play in college, preferably competitively at stay on the ice year-round.” hockey is, “The terrible scheduling. Since the highest level I can manage.” Each season, there are many differ- I’m not necessarily in the younger age Doney said, “If anyone wants to play, ent games that Doney has to go to, which group, I get awful times for games and go for it. They have learn-to-skate classes are not always close to home. practices. Keep in mind that my home rink in Bethlehem or Whitehall. It’s a commit- Doney said, “This season, we have is a half-hour away. I get home at eleven ment, but it’s very worthwhile.” about 50 games, since we’ve joined two dif- o’clock on Tuesdays because my practice He continued, “One piece of advice ferent leagues, the Delaware Valley Hockey finishes at ten. I also occasionally have to is the more effort you put in, the more you League (DVHL) and the Eastern Junior Elite get up insanely early on the weekends. As will get out of the experience. Nobody was Prospects League (EJEPL).” a club team, we don’t have normal practice ever able to throw on skates and look or He continued, “Our home games are times, like just after school.” feel somewhat comfortable, so it takes in Bethlehem, but our away games are Doney said, “The rules are reason some work and time, but stay patient.” generally in the greater Philadelphia or able and fairly simple once you learn Doney ended with his goal, “My goal Harrisburg area. We play in tournaments them, but the hardest thing is staying on is to keep getting better and developing in- a lot, and they are generally in Philly, New the grind, per se. When you progress up dividually. Learning experiences and having Jersey, or Delaware. The farthest away we through the levels, the players and teams fun is most important, especially for this travel is this February to North Carolina, \\ get much better, quickly. So it can be dis season. I just want to do the best I can.” Visiting CIT By: Olivia Geary Every year the freshmen visit the Ca- Aryn Gipp, freshman, said, “I learned some wanted to work in that field.” reer Institute of Technology (CIT) in Easton, of the career paths that I may be inter- Kessler said, “I like the fact that we Pennsylvania. This year the freshmen vis- ested in and which ones that I wouldn’t be actually did something hands on instead of ited on December 3, 2019. The purpose of as interested in. I like how when we went write papers.” this trip is to let prospective students get through the different programs we learned Gipp said, “I do not think that I would a taste of what CIT would be like. This al- a little bit about them and then got to see a attend CIT because it doesn’t suit my style lows the students to think about whether demonstration of how the students learn.” of learning.” they would like to stay on a traditional high Williams said, “I got handcuffed, got Heimbach said, “After attending CIT, school direction or if they would be more to see little children and learn about lesson I wouldn’t like to attend but only because tailored to learning a trade. plans, and got to see a scenario of a pa- nothing there really interested me.” Kamryn Heimbach, freshman said, tient.” Williams said, “ Sadly no [I wouldn’t “At the CIT field trip we visited different Kris Kessler, freshman, said, “I attend CIT], due to the profession I would departments based on surveys we took.” learned how to program data into electric like to pursue is not available at CIT.” Alyssa Williams, freshman, said, “I cars.” Kessler said, “It was a thought going learned about the protective services like Williams said, “I like getting to do into the electrical program, I like building policemen and firemen, early childhood some of the things hands-on and getting to and working with things, so CIT seems like services (childcare) amd nursing.” experience what they would do if they an option.” Envirothon By Katelin Roses At Pen Argyl High stations. School, a diverse range Isabella Kindrew, sophomore, said, “Envirothon was overall of clubs and activities are a great experience as a student learner. The club is a perfect fit for offered to all students. those looking for a fun challenge.” Kindrew is a recurring member Envirothon is one of the of the club. many clubs a student has The club meets on A and C days during activity period, and the opportunity to join. becoming involved is effortless. The club is a station-based Mrs. Iticovici said, “Anyone with an interest in the environ- competition on all things ment or the theme topics may join. Students may contact either science, and it’s advised by myself or Mrs. Chromey, the club’s co-advisor, and indicate their Mrs. Iticovici. interest.” “Envirothon is a club that prepares students for the annual “This year will be my first year competing in Envirothon. I’m Northampton County Envirothon competition in April of each year. looking forward to be apart of a team of people who want to ex- The competition is held at county, regional, and state levels,” said pand their knowledge with me on different scientific topics,” said Mrs. Iticovici. Matthew Guerriere, se- Teams are comprised of 5 students each and rotate the nior. stations throughout the event. Students compete based on their “The topic that knowledge of topics such as aquatic ecosystems, forestry, wildlife, interests me the most is soil and land use, and current science issues. definitely soil. There’s soil “Each station focuses on one main theme. Current Issue is everywhere, and it’s go- different each year but always involves conservation of resources. ing to be cool to learn the This year’s theme is water conservation. Last year it was agricul- difference between cer- tural sustainability, “ said Mrs. Iticovici. tain types of soils in the “The top three winning teams receive a plaque and prizes at environment,” continued the end of the day, after all station tests are scored. Additionally, Guerriere. teams scoring highest in particular stations also receive recogni- Currently, there are seven students involved in Envirothon. tion and prizes,” continued Mrs. Iticovici. There will be one full team and two alternative participants com- Last year, Pen Argyl won prizes for the wildlife and forestry peting on April 23rd, 2020, representing the Green Knights. A Day of Peace By Morgan Haros September 21st is celebrated as the by implementing the Code of the Green multiple things that need to be done. International Day of Peace. The United Knight. Some people believe that we need to Nations has dedicated this day to promote By teaching students to Protect In- put humans over the want of riches. the ideals of peace throughout nations and tegrity, Accept Challenges, Honor Diversity, Kichline said, “I think if the world put aside their citizens. and Salute Kindness our school is teaching its lust for money and power and thought Throughout the school students students to respect others for the future. more about the people and their lives it celebrate peace in their own ways. Many Our school additionally promotes peace by would be more peaceful.” students help achieve peace by diffusing implementing anti-bullying measures. Others believe that there needs to be arguments. Dailey said, “I think our school pro- more acceptance in the world. Elise Dailey, sophomore, said, “I pro- motes peace by advocat- Escobedo said, “I feel mote peace by trying to help others when I ing for anti-bullying and that our world could bet- can, and trying to prevent arguments from by having systems like the ter in trying to accept ev- escalating when I see them.” student mediators and the eryone for who they truly Kamelia Kichline, senior, believes in a abundance of helpful clubs. are and that the world similar sentiment. Many students work to can honor everyone She said, “I do my best by being kind make our school better and because we all deserve to to people and if I do get into an argument teachers are open as well to have a role in our world.” or fight I attempt to calm it with logic and ideas and want to help the Dailey said, “I believe not fuel the fire.” students.” that if the world was Other students believe that in order Escobedo said, “I think our more open minded and to promote peace they should spread kind- school promotes peace by did not turn to violence ness. making everyone feel like they are accept- to solve issues, there could be more peace Alyssa Escobedo, junior, said, “I ed and wanted.” in the world. Understanding others and not promote peace by allowing others to know By promoting peace ourselves, and persecuting them for the differences, along that I will always have their back and that teaching students to be accepting of one with acceptance of change could help. Of I will always have a helping hand for them another, we are building a more peaceful course, world peace is not that easy, but it when times are tough.” society. could be a start.” As more people are kinder to each Countries throughout the world Though world peace seems a far way away, other, less arguments with infuse, creating are also trying to promote peace. Though we can come closer to it if we are kinder peace for everyone. there are wars, and violence throughout and more accepting of one another. Our own school promotes peace the world, we are getting closer to peace. However, to get to world peace, there are