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From Left to Right: Janna Cisterino, Carl Weiskott, Greg Rubin

SSchoolchool SSpiritpirit Greenport “in a different light” PPg.g. 4 GHS yields three National Merit semifi nalists by Rebecca Jensen and Elizabeth Lieblein

Whispering sounds spread intending to apply to many competitive throughout the school this September, colleges, including Columbia, Harvard, when the announcement was made that and Yale. Greg Rubin, Carl Weiskott and Janna Weiskott is a member of the soc- Cisterino were named National Merit cer team, Drama Club, and band. He is Scholarship semifi nalists. Out of 1.4 also involved in the Robotics League, million entrants, Rubin, Weiskott and a program that challenges students to Cisterino were among a mere16,000. work in teams to build a 200-pound ro- Exceptional scores on the PSAT/ bot that has to complete specifi c tasks. NMSQT distinguish the semifi nalists Weiskott plans on studying architecture; from the rest. Secondary School Prin- his current fi rst choice college is The FFeatureseatures cipal Michael Comanda commented on Cooper Union in New York City. the achievements of this year’s semifi - Cisterino has been involved in PPgs.gs. 66-7-7 nalists, saying that there had only been Interact Club and The Quill, and plays four students to earn this recognition in clarinet in the high school band. She is the past fi fteen years, with three of them planning on applying early decision to in this year alone. “It’s amazing,” says the University of Pennsylvania, where Comanda. Eric Weiskott, Carl’s older she plans on majoring in Accounting. brother, was the last Porter to receive If she is not accepted by Penn, she will this honor, two years ago. apply to several other schools, including The three semifi nalists learned SUNY Geneseo and Boston College. of their status this summer through These semifi nalists are proud phone calls from Comanda. They then of their accomplishments, but Rubin proceeded with the application process and Cisterino have serious reservations by providing a description of activities about the standardized testing process. participated in, a list of awards won, and “It’s dehumanizing,” says Rubin. Cis- SSportsports a personal essay. “It’s defi nitely hard to terino feels that preparation for stan- PPg.g. 8 write an essay all about your own ac- dardized tests “has gotten out of con- complishments,” says Cisterino. Rubin, trol.” With all the pressure to study and however, just “tried to be honest,” and prepare extensively, “no one wants to be Weiskott commented, “It wasn’t hard. I the fi rst to take the disadvantage of pre- tried to write the truth about who I am.” paring less.” Not only are Rubin, Weiskott, Despite these reservations, the and Cisterino high academic achievers, students feel that this is a big score for but they are also involved in a number of Greenport. Out of the four North Fork diverse activities. Rubin has been play- students named semifi nalists, three were ing the piano for 11 years, is a member from Greenport, a school commonly of Congressman Tim Bishop’s Student thought of as the North Fork’s under- Advisory Council, and has been select- dog. “It’s a real honor to beat the status ed to write the “Untitled” column in The quo,” says Cisterino, “to make the com- Suffolk Times. Although he does not munity look at Greenport in a different have any specifi c future goals yet, he is light.” 2 The Quill Greenport, NY

our school

To our readers,

For the last two years, Greenport High School has hosted a fi ve-kilo- meter race in memory of Dr. Dennis Claire, a beloved English teacher who passed away during the 2003-2004 school year. My brother Eric founded and directed the fi rst race, and I took over the next year upon his graduation. I am again directing the race this year, and I would like to persuade any of our readers to attend. The event itself is an approximately three-mile run through Greenport and includes brunch and a t-shirt. The money (a nomi- nal $25 per ticket) goes towards the GTA (Greenport Teachers Association) scholarship fund, a local charity that Dr. Claire greatly supported.

See you at the race,

Carl Weiskott

Wolfstock by Will Bunchuck While Greenport parents may teacher Lisa Baglivi. “It’s a great honor.” reminisce about Woodstock, some of their Explains Baglivi, “In my Drawing children may remember Wolfstock. Wolf- and Painting class last year, we designed stock was a program begun by Stonybrook and painted the statue they gave us.” University for their homecoming celebra- “It was a lot of fun,” said Saman- tion. They asked high schools from Nas- tha Reed, one of the students in last year’s sau and Suffolk Counties to decorate a Drawing and Painting class. “The wolf statue of a wolf, in a style emulating New came out very nice.” York City’s “cow” project. Greenport Of all six teams, Greenport won High School was one of the schools asked the award for “Best Community Spirit.” to join. “This is the third year this compe- “Out of all the schools in Suffolk tition has taken place,” says Baglivi. “It and Nassau County, six were selected was a great experience, and I think it was and Greenport was one of them,” says art a lot of fun.”

From left to right : Michelle Schiavoni, Lisa Baglivi, Samantha Reed, Tim Bundarchuck, Michael Comanda Participation fl uctuation by Caroline Seas The fl ock of students fi lled class meetings. “There were only up to the next meeting. afternoon meeting, there will be no the hallways, some wearing pajama four people at our meeting, so I had Another issue remains: Prom.” Fifteen people showed up. pants and half an eye open. As on to be something,” said Elizabeth Li- Prom. Is it going to happen or not? Apparently, all that students need is any other Greenport morning, they eblein, of her position as freshman Two meetings were set up on the a little push for them to participate dragged themselves to class; but class vice president. same day in September; one in the more. “ People do care more this this time, most of them were un- After the horrible outcome morning and one in the afternoon. year because of Prom,” says Doug- aware that their class meetings had of their joint meeting on October Since no one showed up to the las. “They feel that they now have taken place that morning. 5, fl iers were posted throughout the morning meeting, junior class ad- goals, so they push themselves to Brandi Hopkins and Cynthia halls, reading, “Class meeting on viser Melanie Douglas submitted help.” Goldsmith-Agosta preside over the 10/11/06: be there or there will be a strongly worded announcement, combined freshman and sophomore no fl oat.” At least 15 people showed reading, “If no one shows up to the

THE QUILL Vol. 79 Issue 1 October 31, 2006 The Quill is the offi cial publication of EDITORIAL BOARD Greenport High School. Opinions ex- pressed on the editorial pages do not EDITORS-IN-CHIEF William Bundarchuk necessarily refl ect the viewpoints or of- Greg Rubin Julia Loveless fi cial policies of the school. The Quill Carl Weiskott Billy Robins welcomes readers’ opinions on all top- Carl Weiskott ics. Letters must be signed, but names STAFF/REPORTERS Greg Rubin may be withheld upon request. The Rebecca Jensen Caroline Seas editors reserve the right to reject, edit, or Elizabeth Lieblein shorten letters. All letters should be sent Sarah Parker ART AND LAYOUT EDITOR to The Quill, c/o Mrs. Gibbs, Greenport Chelsa Purcell Jose Duran High School, 720 Front Street, Green- Jessica Colon port N.Y. 11944. Zoe Panagopoulos ADVISER The Quill was awarded for CSPA Silver Sarah Golden Mrs. Jennifer Gibbs Kristin Biggs Medal Certifi cate for ther 2004-2005 publications. The Quill Greenport, NY 3

our school See ya’, sugar Greenport’s new wellness policy How low will it go? by Kristin Biggs, Jessica Colon, and Katie Johnson GHS absence policy tightens by Julia Loveless For the past fi ve years, annual changes have been made to Greenport High School’s attendance policy. Secondary School Principal Michael Comanda has made the decision for the chang- es alone. In an attempt to raise the total percentage of daily attendance, Comanda formulated a plan to take the number of allowed ab- sences down by two days each year starting in 2001. That year, the attendance percentage among high school students in Green- port was about 90%. “That’s low. The average for high schools is more like 93 or 94 percent. Our goal is to reach 95%,” explains Comanda. Students from grades 7 to 12 are now allowed only twen- ty absences for a yearlong course, ten for a half-year course, and seven for a trimester course. Regarding the previous number of allowed absences, Comanda stated, “That’s an entire month of school. You’d be missing too much.” From left to right : Jessica Millman, Sarah Morey

It took six months to develop, many stag- There is a lot of controversy over the sin- more Krista Bracken adds, “The food doesn’t fi ll es of revision, a lot of clashing, and three board gle monthly birthday party. “The kids don’t un- me up.” Even though some students have not meetings to pass, but Greenport now has a new derstand why they can’t have their own special responded positively to the new policy, teachers wellness policy. Along with seven hundred oth- day,” says elementary school teacher Valerie An- and administration think it is a change for the er school districts in New York, Greenport has drews. “I don’t see why we can’t just ask parents better. “I eat at the cafeteria two to three times adopted a new policy that reacts to real concerns to bring in a healthy snack; the kids could still a week, says Superintendent Charles Kozora. “I about obesity and unhealthy eating. have separate birthdays.” Holiday celebrations like the sandwiches, tuna salad, tacos, and he- Greenport’s wellness policy is designed are included in that single party day. roes, but I don’t like the egg salad. I haven’t had to provide health-conscious alternatives to stu- Even though many parents don’t think many complaints. The changes haven’t seemed dents, and many changes have been put into ef- this change is fair, students are fortunate to have to be recognized.” fect. Sugar-coated cereals are no longer avail- any celebrations at all, say administrators. The Despite some criticism regarding par- able in the cafeteria, carbonated beverages are no policy was amended to include birthdays because ties and the potential effect the new policy will longer sold in vending machines, and items sold the administration thought that having no parties have on fundraisers, administrators maintain that at fundraisers are now limited to more healthy was too strict. Greenport’s wellness policy is a beginning step choices. But the greatest change is refl ected in Even though many people support the to helping students make healthier choices. Ko- school parties. The usual cakes, cupcakes, and changes, others do take issue with them. “The zora himself sets an example for healthier eating. potato chips are no longer allowed, and birthday food is disgusting, says freshman Matt Miller. “After all, I haven’t had sugar in thirty years.” celebrations are limited to one per month. “They need the food they had last year.” Sopho- Greenport bugs out Golden rules by Will Bunchuck by Zoe Panagopoulos Over the years, many GHS stu- under control. In Matthew Man- No openings were avail- dents have joked that the Greenport However, several students report fredi’s absence, the position able for social studies, but school building is infested with cock- to have recently seen cockroaches in the of Advanced Placement he was offered a job as a roaches. However, recent events may school building. U.S. Government & Politics special education teacher. have proven this myth a reality. One student, who chose to remain anon- teacher at Greenport High Being young and single, he “Yeah, we had very small cock- ymous, said, “I’ve seen two of them in School was left wide open; gladly accepted the offer. roaches,” says Superintendent Charles one day. I saw one in the girls’ bathroom for special education teach- To earn his degrees, Kozora. “They were light brown, and and the other in the art room. It’s dis- er Christopher Golden, this Golden spent half a year about 3/8th of an inch long.” gusting. I really think that the adminis- was a dream come true. studying at Canisius Univer- Over the 2006 summer break, the tration should try to keep this problem A.P. Gov (as it is sity in Buffalo, NY and an- Greenport School had a cockroach infes- under control.” commonly known) has been other at Suffolk Community tation, sweeping through the kindergar- Kozora explains that these cockroaches offered on alternate years at College. He also spent three ten room and a few other rooms on the may only be on the fi rst fl oor and in cer- GHS since 1993. The fi rst years studying at Marist fi rst fl oor. When administration found tain rooms rather than others. “Research teacher of this college credit College in Poughkeepsie, out about this urgent issue, Kozora im- says that roaches need to have a water course was Vernon Jacobs, NY, working towards his mediately took action. source, and each place these roaches but the position was taken B.A. in history. He earned “Because we cannot have chemi- were found has a sink or toilet in the over by John Kulesa in 1999 his master’s degree in K-12 cal exterminations in the school build- room.” after Jacobs’ retirement. In special education from C.W. ing,” Kozora says, “we had a cleaning Despite Kozora’s calm approach to the 2004, Kulesa took on new Post. Golden is dual-certi- crew come in to clean the rooms thor- issue, the problem still remains in the teaching assignments, and fi ed and qualifi ed to teach oughly. They shampooed carpets and eyes of GHS students. Does the school Manfredi took over the social studies. “Teaching added traps.” After the cleaning took have control over this issue, or does class. This year, Golden has history has always been in place, traps were placed out immediate- more need to be done about it? Either added teaching A.P. Gov to the back of my mind,” says ly. “One trap has been out for a month, way, students will certainly be watching his assignments. Golden: he’s glad the posi- and look at it, there’s nothing in there,” their feet as they traverse the hallways of Golden came to tion opened up. Kozora adds. The situation seemed to be Greenport High School. Greenport looking for a po- sition as a history teacher. 4 The Quill Greenport, NY

school spirit

Homecoming Week October 16-21
Tuesday- Pajama Day
Wacky Wednesday
Thurday- Decade Day Seniors- 80’s Junior- 50’s Sophomores- 70’s Freshmen- 90’s Spaghetti Dinner & Bonfi re
Friday- Purple & Gold Homecoming Parade & Game
Saturday- Homecoming Dance The Quill Greenport, NY 5

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The Killers - Sam’s Town The Decemberists – The Crane Wife

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by Greg Rubin by Greg Rubin

Brandon Flowers is a beard, seemingly in homage to After three albums of “The Island,” the album’s braggart. the god of American rock. The barely-classifi able folk rock second track, is shocking with its Before the release of attempt lacks authenticity, and (EP’s excluded), the Decem- divergence from the classic De- his band’s sophomore effort, above all, believability. berists, a Portland-based group of cemberists sound (but reassuring Sam’s Town, lead singer and The majority of Sam’s highly literate troubadours, have with its excellence), clocking in songwriter Flowers described Town sounds like the Killers’ landed themselves a major-label at 12:42 and featuring a copious it as “one of the best albums older work, faux-Brit rock with deal with Capitol Records. The amount of distorted guitar and of the last 20 years.” Hyped to signifi cantly less emphasis on fruit of this union is The Crane 70’s organ licks. With this track, this degree, and with the wildly the “Brit,” infused with classic Wife, the Decemberists’ fourth which features such couplets as catchy fi rst single “When You rock infl uences such as the Bea- full-length, laden not only with “Affi x your barb and bayonet/The Were Young” circulating on tles, Queen, and the aforemen- lead singer and songwriter Colin curlews carve their arabesques,” the radio and television, Sam’s tioned Boss. Flowers throws Meloy’s signature turns of phrase Meloy proves not only that his Town was one of the most-an- a wrench into the machinery, and anachronistic folk, but with band can rock out as well as Je- ticipated releases of the year. however, with “Bones,” which mainstream rock stylings, thir- thro Tull, but that he can probably First of all, Sam’s Town features a full host of trumpets teen-minute prog-rock tracks, kick your ass at Scrabble. is worthy of certain lists, name- and trombones that serves only and, yes, funk. The miracle? It The Crane Wife serves up some ly “Most Ambitious Albums to complement the lounge-y all works. classic Decemberists fare, name- of the Last 20 Years,” “Most vocals which are wooing a girl Partially a concept album ly “Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Obnoxious Albums of the whom the singer “[doesn’t] re- revolving around the Japanese Home Then),” a jangly tale of a Last 20 Years,” and “Sleaziest ally like.” This combination folktale of the same name, The dead Confederate soldier and his Use of Brass Section.” Flow- results in a glitzy fi asco, parody Crane Wife is more ambitious “sweetheart left behind,” whose ers, who cited Bruce Spring- sans sarcasm. than previous efforts, and may part is played by featured art- steen as a major infl uence on The true tragedy of give mixed fi rst impressions to in- ist Laura Veirs, and “Shankhill Sam’s Town, rips off the Boss Sam’s Town is that it shows die fans who watched major labels Butchers,” an ominous warning in several places on the al- promise. Contained in each take a negative toll on such bands to children who fail to “mind bum, stealing both his vocal track are glimpses of what as Modest Mouse and Death Cab [their] mother’s words.” The al- style and certain themes from Flowers bragged about, the for Cutie, but overall, the album bum’s scope is broader and more Springsteen’s trove of Ameri- Springsteen-inspired Ameri- is a positive addition to the band’s intense, its stories more elaborate, cana. Sometimes, it works. cana he was aiming for. What collection. The recording qual- its rocking harder, its anthems Most of the time, it doesn’t; A ruins Sam’s Town is where ity and production are both im- more anthemic; but beneath the year ago, Flowers was wear- it tries too hard, attempts too proved, and the songs lack some funk guitar licks, organ runs, and ing lip gloss and yelping “Mr. much, overextends itself; it fails of the indie preciousness of the distorted the Decemberists are Brightside”—now, he sports a because of Flowers’ pride. band’s older work. still their old selves. 6 The Quill Greenport, NY

features

Marie Richards by Will Bunchuck and Julia Loveless For the past couple of years, Green- her friends to share secrets. “It was fun to port High School hasn’t had much luck keep- speak in Creole because it wasn’t something ing a French teacher around for more than we were supposed to do.” a year. This year brings a new face, Marie Richards says the thing she enjoys Richards. Richards is from Haiti, but she’s doing most is teaching. “I like the whole as- been living in the Long Island area for some pect of teaching, and I love language…I be- time now. She studied at Stonybrook Univer- came a French teacher because not enough sity and previously taught at a private school people speak French, and I feel like I have in Setauket. to do something about that.” She also enjoys “I love it here,” says Richards of dance; Richards teaches African dance at her GHS. “It reminds me a lot of my school in church. Haiti.” Besides French and English, Rich- Although Richards has many goals ards speaks Creole. She explains that when for the future, she does not plan on leaving she was growing up in Haiti, Creole was anytime soon. “I want to stay for a long time frowned upon because it was thought of as and have my students come back to visit and common. She recalls using the language with speak to me in French.”

Luke Conti by Will Bunchuck “We have a very diverse study body with his passion for literature and teaching, with a wide range of abilities,” says Luke Conti also has many other interests and hob- Conti of his new position as an English bies, including “coaching basketball, track teacher at Greenport High School. He says and fi eld, writing, cooking, being outdoors... he feels very comfortable at GHS. “The fi rst My interests are endless.” few days were a little tough, though.” Conti, originally from Centereach, Conti, who attended college at Grove has many professional goals for the future. City for his Bachelor’s in English and Sto- “I would love to teach on a college level nybrook University for his Master’s in Eng- someday, and publish a book, either fi ction lish Education, claims he has “always had a or poetry.” strength for teaching and a passion for litera- For now, Conti is content to stay ture.” in Greenport. “I like GHS very much,” he “I’ve had some excellent teachers states. “It seems like a very good school.” who have inspired me,” says Conti. Along Kathleen Richter Rachel Ferretti Erika Tuthill by Sarah Parker and Sarah Golden by Sarah Parker by Carl Weiskott

I love to read,” Not only was she a When Mi- worked with el- Erika Tuthill, her hand at songwriting says Kathleen Rich- student, but she was chael Comanda ementary students once a Greenport High and performing, Tuthill ter. When Superin- an editor of the Quill contacted Rachel and is now delight- School student, began was a member of a Radio tendent Charles Ko- newspaper. Then, the Ferretti and offered ed by the switch exploring the world of Disney Tour, performing zora offered her the Quill was produced her the position of to older students. music after graduation. with artists such as Lil’ position of Greenport in an after-school pro- Alternative Educa- Teaching AES is Now she has returned to Romeo and Allure. Later High School librarian, gram where students tion Setting teach- only one of Ferret- share her knowledge with on, she taught at a per- Richter accepted glad- toiled over the print- er, she accepted ti’s responsibilities; the students of Greenport. forming arts school. She ly. A 1976 graduate of ing machines. There eagerly; working two weeks before Tuthill, once a member realized that her inter- GHS, Richter earned were no computers with high school school started, Fer- of the school’s chorus, is est in music was accom- her undergraduate and no digital cam- students at GHS is retti was asked to now directing it, as well panied by an interest in degree in English Lit- eras. Said Richter, as a great opportunity, coach junior var- as teaching music class- education. Tuthill went erature and American a joke, the April is- she said. A Matti- sity fi eld hockey. es. “It’s a busy job,” she back to school, this time Studies at Long Island sue was titled The Ol- tuck graduate, Fer- Although she has says, “but I’m all for it.” studying Education. University Southamp- ive Crayon instead of retti earned her un- never coached be- Tuthill was sure At Southampton ton, and her Master’s The Purple Quill, the dergraduate degree fore, she loves the she wanted to study mu- College, Tuthill attained degree in Library Sci- paper’s name at the in History at Hofs- job. “The girls are sic, so at Northeastern her Bachelor’s in Mu- ence at SUNY Uni- time. tra University. She great,” she said. University, she studied sic and her Master’s in versity at Albany. She At a recent continued her stud- She plans on using Music Performance and Education. The opening says working with Board of Education ies at Southampton her certifi cation in Industry while participat- at Greenport for a Music kids is a great experi- meeting, Richter ex- College and earned Elementary Educa- ing in a variety of musi- teacher was, for Tuthill, ence. After working pressed her gratitude her graduate degree tion for a full time cal endeavors: chamber “perfect timing.” Having with adults in the past, for her new position, in Elementary Edu- teaching job in the music, plays, and even returned to her family she says working with one previously held cation. During her near future. recording her own music. as well as her alma ma- children is more re- by her mother; in the student teaching She subsequently enjoyed ter, Tuthill is now right warding. GHS library, Richter experience, Ferretti even more exciting musi- where she wants to be. Richter is no continues a family cal opportunities. Trying new face to GHS. tradition. The Quill Greenport, NY 7

features

Crime is a Trend by Kristin Biggs In our own town, tal- Stephen Klipp on rhythm ent runs deep inside the veins guitar (and possibly singing of four boys who have some- vocals), Andy Stavropolis on thing many don’t: a band. Ste- bass guitar, Christian Schott phen Klipp, Andy Stavropo- on lead guitar, Jacob Schott lis, Jacob Schott and Christian on drums, and Pat Hanley Schott have put their talents to singing. good use and now have their Before a performance, own band, Crime is a Trend, CIAT practices every day the or “CIAT.” The band has been week before the show. When practicing for about two years no shows are scheduled, prac- now, and its members plan to tice is usually every weekend. stay together as long as pos- According to the band, their sible. best show was on August 4th, In the Company of He- 2006 at the Peconic Recre- roes, another local, success- ation Center; after this show, ful band, inspired these boys the band gained recognition to create CIAT. They are cur- for its performance as well as rently practicing in Stavor- for the songs they write them- opolis’ basement, but soon selves, which are inspired by they will relocate to a studio real-life events. in Greenport. So far, the band Despite the mostly positive has played in many shows, in- reception CIAT has received, cluding Battle of the Bands at they say they also have their McGann-Mercy High School share of “haters.” To them, and many performances at the the band says, “We don’t ask From left to right : Pat Hanley, Andy Stavropolis, Jacob Schott, Christian Schott, Peconic Recreation Center. you to love our music, but re- Stephen Klipp If you attend one of their spect us for what we do. We’re performances, you will see just doing what we love.” Big brother is watching: Sophomore fi nds new faith The real dangers of myspace by Greg Rubin Planning on ap- at its disposal to fi nd out if you’re going to post plying to college? Then the truth...” pictures of last Friday’s plan on taking another Admissions of- party. Also, warns Rab- look at your MySpace fi cers are looking, as bitt, if you plan on re- page. According to CB- would be expected, for porting that you’ve nev- Snews.com and other the usual drugs and al- er been suspended from news sources, college cohol, but don’t think school, don’t brag to admissions offi cers (as that airbrushing the Bud your friends about how well as teachers and Light out of your hand many times you’ve got- employers) are get- is going to get you into ten OSS; it may come ting any information Harvard: the National back to haunt you. they can from sites like Association for College With competi- MySpace, Facebook, Admission Counseling tion in college admis- by Chelsa Purcell and Xanga; in the case reports a case in which sions higher than ever, of the admissions offi - an applicant was denied this new trend of infor- On a sunny afternoon er’s idea. She thought it was cers, they’re looking at admission to a college mation-gathering may this summer, sophomore De- a good time for her daughter the postings and activi- based on his LiveJour- prove a frightening one lia Kiski, wearing a traditional to change her faith. The Mor- ties of prospective stu- nal, which contained for high school seniors white dress, was baptized as a mons’ beliefs are based on the dents. “seemingly hostile com- hoping to get into pres- Mormon at Sixth Street Beach. teachings of the Bible, and also “I’m confi dent ments” directed toward tigious schools. One Three of the Elders, some fam- on the Book of Mormon. Kis- that the competitive col- offi cials at that college. thing is certain: your ily, and friends surrounded her ki noted that many people in- leges are looking at the MySpace and privacy is not to be taken as Elder Nelson guided her into accurately think that Mormons public domain if there others now serve as for granted. What you the water. He said a prayer, and practice polygamy. Polygamy is a question about a a supplemental “per- think is viewed by your she submerged herself. Kiski was originally allowed, but that candidate,” says GHS manent record” to the closest circle of friends was glad her mother didn’t practice was banned in 1890. guidance counselor transcript submitted by may in fact be observed videotape her when she came Says Kiski, “When I can go to Thomas Rabbitt. “The your secondary school, by the person who de- out of the water looking like a Riverhead, I go to the Church school that is looking to and the information you termines whether you’re wet cat. of Jesus Christ of Latter-day exclude, not include, is submit. Don’t write bound for Stanford or Essentially, converting Saints.” going to use everything your essay about your Suffolk; remember, Big to Mormonism was her moth- hatred of alcohol abuse Brother is watching. 8 The Quill Greenport, NY

sports

Porters: Varsity Boys’ Soccer: Score Porters: Varsity Boys’ Football: Score: Vs. Southampton 4-3 Win Vs. Stonybrook 7-55 Loss Vs. Center Moriches 6-1 Loss Vs. Hampton Bays 0-34 Loss Vs. Stonybrook 3-3 Tie Vs. Wyandanch 41-14 Win Vs. Mattituck 0-3 Loss Vs. Mt. Sinai 0-34 Loss Vs. Pierson/BH 3-1 Loss Vs. Mercy 2-7 Loss Vs. Southold 0-2 Loss Vs. Ross/SI 5-1 Win Vs. Stonybrook 1-1 Tie

Memorable Halloween Moments Clippers: Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Score: Mr. Taylor-“I used to hide under piles of leaves and grab trick- Vs. Southampton 7-0 Win or-treaters’ legs. I got them good.” Vs. Miller Place 7-0 Win
This year’s Halloween costume: Yoda Vs. Smithtown Christian 2-1 Win Vs. Babylon 3-1 Win Mr. Comanda- “My mother made hardboiled eggs one Hallow- Vs. Mattituck 0-2 Loss een. When she wasn’t looking I took some of the hardboiled eggs, Vs. Center Moriches 2-3 Loss thinking that they were regular eggs. I went out and threw them at Vs. McGann-Mercy 6-0 Win kids but they kept bouncing off them.” Vs. Stonybrook 3-0 Win
This year’s Halloween costume: Pirate Vs. Port Jefferson 7-1 Win Vs. Babylon 0-0 Tie Mr. Golden- “I would take the good candy from my kids Vs. Mattituck 1-4 Loss after they were done trick-or-treating, and then give the rest to trick-or-treaters. They never knew.”
This year’s Halloween costume: Undecided Porters: Varsity Girls’ Volleyball: Score: Vs. Mattituck 1-3 Loss Vs. Ross 0-3 Loss Ms. Ladalia- “One Halloween an old woman showed up to Vs. Pierson 3-1 Win my house. My father answered the door and said that she Vs. Stonybrook 3-0 Win should be embarrassed for trick-or-treating at her age. The Vs. Shelter Island 2-3 Loss woman responded, ‘Social security is poor this year. Please Vs. Shoreham WR 1-3 Loss give me something without nuts; I have no teeth.’” Vs. Port Jefferson 1-3 Loss
This year’s Halloween costume: Witch Vs. Center Moriches 0-3 Loss Vs. Ross 1-3 Loss Ms. Baker- “My husband and I went to a Halloween Party Vs. Mattituck 0-3 Loss where no one knew each other. Upon arrival everyone picked a card from a deck, and was separated by the suits to drive around; it was a scavenger hunt. One of the requirements was Clippers: Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey: Score: to bring someone to the party who was not invited. It was a Vs. Shoreham WR 0-8 Loss great way to meet new people.” Vs. Comsewogue 0-6 Loss
Her husband’s Halloween costume: Flava Flav Vs. Hampton Bays 1-3 Loss
This year’s possible Halloween costume: One of Flava Vs. Port Jefferson 0-4 Loss Flav’s mistresses Vs. East Hampton 1-6 Loss Vs. Riverhead 0-4 Loss Mary-Kate Barzscewski - “When I was 10 years old, Vs. William Floyd 1-2 Loss my mother put spaghetti, grapes, and oatmeal into a Vs. Rocky Point 1-3 Loss pot where trick-or-treaters would take candy. It scared Vs. Port Jefferson 0-4 Loss them all.” Vs. Comsewogue 1-6 Loss
This year’s Halloween costume: Pocahontas Vs. Hampton Bays 0-7 Loss Vs. East Hampton 0-8 Loss Ms. Keicher - “One Halloween my husband and I dressed up as a pair of dice and won fi rst place at a Halloween party.”
This year’s Halloween costume: Cop & Crim- inal by Billy Robins