January 4, 2016 Volume XXIII Issue 11

A PUBLICATiON OF HAMBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL Aerial Boundaries, Chamber Strings and Pep Band perform at First Energy Stadium Miranda Pinder – 12 On December 9, 2016, Aerial Boundaries, Chamber Strings – a select group from orchestra – and the Pep band performed at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA. The groups performed multiple Christmas tunes. Aerial Boundaries performed Masters in this Hall, which was directed by student Tyler West, Menorah’s Journey, and Silent Night. The Chamber Strings and the Pep Band also did a variety of songs at this event. They started to perform around 6:00 pm, then again at 6:45, then finally around 7:15. First was the Chamber Strings, then Aerial Boundaries, then the Pep band. The Chamber Strings and the Pep band were directed by Ms. Dowd. Aerial Boundaries by Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ryan’s long term substitute. In between the musical performances, there was a light show on the field. The Stadium was lit up with lights for the holiday season. Layering summer pieces for the Juniors planning futures Lydia Warner - 11 colder months While many juniors think that the day will come to worry about college and they can just Sydney Buchfeller - push it to the side for now, there are necessary steps that juniors are and should be currently 10 taking in order to ensure a spot in their dream college. The major thing that should be in mind is the type and location of college. There is the Tank tops, crop basic four-year university, community college, private, public, and even online colleges. tops, and skirts There are in-state colleges (the cheaper route) and there are out-of-state colleges (the pricier do not have to be route). While making this decision, items of personal importance should be considered such restricted to the as family, friends, pets, jobs and relationships. Is it worth it to be hundreds of miles from summer months. family and friends? If so, then an out-of-state college is the way to go, but if not, staying Each of those pieces close to home and maybe even commuting could be the better option. These are all are great for layering, things that juniors should begin to consider while deciding what college is best for them. especially during Scheduling a date to take the SATs and other standardized tests is another important the colder months. factor while thinking about college. Many colleges will look at these scores and determine Getting into the heart the readiness of the student. of winter can be great Another thing to keep in mind is making sure that any requirements are being for pulling out the met, such as certain classes or even certain sports requirements. chunky sweaters and A few other important things are to stay organized with college information, mail, letters scarves, but reusing and emails. Also, applying for jobs, going on college visits, beginning scholarship searches, a summer piece can visiting colleges and gaining information regarding financial aid are vital in the college-search easily be modified to process. stay warm, even through the snow. Sophomore Kaylah Lenhart is ahead of the game in her preparation process. She said, “I Tank tops and crop tops seem like the basic summer piece, but never underestimate the have taken the SATs and I have a few college visits scheduled for my top choice schools. I power of imagination. For tank tops, take the most neutral colored one and throw a cute, am glad that I am preparing ahead of time and can’t wait to see where the future takes me.” warm colored cardigan overtop. If colorful ones are more pleasing, then simply take a white, Senior David Madara wishes he would have started the college-prep process grey, or black cardigan and pair it with some leggings and knee high boots. Crop tops are sooner, “I wouldn’t recommend waiting until the last minute like I did, you can also a great way to add some color underneath a cardigan, but wearing high waisted pants get away with it but it would be much easier to just start planning ahead of time.” or jeans can hide the tummy while staying warm and classy. The last piece is based on the By following these steps, getting into college will be more pleasant and planning for the future style, but wearing tights underneath a skirt with a sweater tucked in is the cutest and most will be enjoyable rather than stressful. festive way to spice up any winter outfit. No matter the style, reusing some great pieces throughout the whole year is fun and can save a lot of money. Adding simple necklaces or a fun choker can amp up any boring outfit, no matter the weather. Outfits are only as great as the styler m, so be confident in every outfit First American astronaut to orbit and it is bound to look great on everyone. Earth dies Calysta Hinkle - 10 Mental Illness Awareness: John Glenn was a marine pilot who then Schizophrenia became a NASA astronaut. He is best known Odessia Schwinger - 9 for being the first American to orbit earth. He also served as a US senator from Ohio for 25 Schizophrenia is a mental illness that only 1% of Americans have. Despite how unpopular years. On Thursday December 8, the world it is, it is a very serious illness. People with Schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, learned about the loss of this American hero. delusions, not being able to think clearly, trouble dealing with emotions and many more. He was 95 years old. Most people diagnosed with Schizophrenia are in their early 20’s for men and early 30’s for When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in women, and it is very unlikely to be diagnosed under the age of 12 or over the age of 40. 1941, Glenn quit college to join the US Army There are multiple things that can cause schizophrenia. Genetics is a important thing that Air Corps. For preflight training he attended may cause it. A person the University of Iowa, then continued training who is related to someone in Kansas where he had his first solo military with schizophrenia flight. He completed his training in March of is 10% more likely to 1943 and was promoted to first lieutenant in be diagnosed with it. October of 1943. In 1952, John was ordered Another thing that could to South Korea for the Korean War. Glenn cause schizophrenia is received more than 20 military honors including the Presidential Unit Citation, World War II substance abuse. If a Victory Medal, and Korean Service Medal, before being recruited by NASA. person is taking certain In 1958 NASA started a recruiting program for military test pilots and John barely made the drugs, depending on how requirements due to his age and lack of a science based degree. He was back at the Navy young the person was Bureau of Aeronautics when he got the call offering him a position as one of the “Mercury when they started, will Seven”. On February 20, 1962, John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission, becoming the affecton how much more first American to orbit the Earth. He was eventually awarded with the NASA Distinguished likely they are to get it. Service Medal. “In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. He named his While schizophrenia spacecraft “Friendship 7.” He made three orbits around Earth. He spent about five hours in is a serious mental space.” illness and there is no John Glenn resigned from NASA on January 16, 1964, at 42 years old. In 1974 he cure for it, there is plenty became a Democratic Senator for the state of Ohio. He was a member of the Foreign of ways of treating it. Relations and Armed Services Committees where he focused on a strong foreign These treatments include policy, as well as chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Glenn’s main antipsychotic medicine, focus however, was on science and he was known as an advocate for science and psychotherapy, and self health research. He served the state of Ohio for 25 years until his retirement in 1999. management. Haley Savastano, a sophomore here feels that, “it is upsetting knowing that someone who Schizophrenia is a very has accomplished so much has passed. serious mental illness and should be treated so even if it is not so popular it is still important. HAWK HAPPENINGS January 4, 2016 PAGE 2 Explore the top 10 songs of 2016 Julia Doklan - 10 Top 10 Songs of 2016 according to thetoptens.com: Blackstar - David Bowie Starboy - The Weekend Don’t Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers Heathens - Twenty One Pilots “Overplayed, but has a good beat” -Carl S. I Took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner “The original is better than the remake.” - Phaon Thomas (10) Ride - Twenty One Pilots 7 Years - Lukas Graham Sucker for Pain - Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons January is here Jesus Alone - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds All My Friends - Snakehips Victoria Baumert – 12 Top 10 overplayed songs: January has a very intriguing background. Has anyone wondered why it was the first 7 Years - Lukas Graham month of the year? Where does the name January even come from? What special holidays “I like Lukas Graham, but I do not like this song very much anymore because it constantly are celebrated during the month? There is so much history behind January and the other got played on the radio.” - Alexis Mengel (10) months; it is interesting to delve into them and learn about what makes them so significant. Love Yourself - Justin Bieber January is the first month of the Roman calendar. This was decided in 153 BC by the One Dance - Drake Roman Senate, along with the idea that January 1 would be the first day of a new year. The Work From Home - Fifth Harmony month itself is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. He is the My House - Flo Rida namesake of this month due to the fact he has two heads, and his one head looks towards Can’t Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake the New Year and the other head reflects on the past year. Previously, March would be “I like the song, in the eight times I’ve listened to this song it’s grown old.” - Levi Halye considered the first month of a new year. (10) A select few countries around the world look forward to January for cultural holidays and Cake by the Ocean - DNCE celebrations. Some of the major ones include Haiti and the Czech Republic on January 1 and Sorry - Justin Bieber Ukraine on January 22. Those of the Eastern Orthodox religion celebrate their Christmas on Hello - Adele January 7 and their Christmas Eve on January 6. It lasts ten days leading up to January 7. “I love Adele, but the radio played it so much so this song has become exhausted.” - Many celebrities are born in January, including Bradley Cooper, Marilyn Manson, deadmau5 th Mikalee Kerr (10) and Zayn Malik. If someone is born in January, they were born in 8 most populous month, Closer - The Chainsmokers meaning that not many people are born in the month. Also, if someone is born in January, “This is still my favorite song... “ - Jenny Chen (10) they are either a Capricorn or an Aquarius- two very different zodiac signs. Alumni spotlight: Hoshauer takes Moana sails into theaters Leah Bertschy – 12 On Thanksgiving, the on Albright diverse and beautiful story Jennifer Hoshauer – 11 of Moana hits theaters. Travis Hoshauer graduated in the Moana is a Disney movie class of 2014 and now in his junior year based around the beliefs at Albright College. Albright College is of the Hawaiian people. a liberal art college. Moana is the story of Travis is involved in the Alpha Sigma a young Hawaiian girl Phi fraternity. He also serves as searching for who she actually is. She has the president of Lion Diplomats, an Alumni struggles of choosing outreach organization. Also, he is also between becoming the a writer for The Albrightian newspaper, chief of her island or go out and the Albright Art Magazine. Finally and explore the world that he is editor-in-chief for The Cue, the has yet to be discovered. Albright College yearbook. The movie dwells into The class that prepared Travis the history and beliefs of for college most was his 12th Grade the Hawaiian people and English class that Mrs. Trubilla taught. teaches young girls to be different and diverse in In that class he learned APA style, their society. The movie how to do annotated bibliographies, follows Moana, her trusted and more to prepare him for going to chicken, and a demi-god college. This helped him in general named Maui who help studies classes and now, his new her deliver peace and major. tranquility back from the When he first started at Albright, he went into psychology major and he was interested in evil that roams and consumes the life from her island. it because of taking the class here at Hamburg. After his first semester, he realized it was not “As soon as I went home, I downloaded the entire soundtrack. It was that good,” said Taylor for him. The class at Hamburg was very different than the one at college. Millette. The movie stars Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson with music from Hamilton Star, Lin-Manuel Miranda and is directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. During his second semester, he switched to communications. This did not affect him Overall, I loved the movie and would definitely rate it in the top five best Disney movies. It because Albright is a liberal arts college and encourages students to take different classes. is a great family friendly movie and is a must see for any Disney fan. Travis switched to communications because he saw the job market being very broad and open ended. After he finishes his communications major the year of 2018, he has a desire to apply to graduate school at the University of Central Florida to obtain a master degree in business administration. 5 ways to help remember assignments. Mia James - 9 Sometimes people forget the homework at school. These tips are to prevent that from happening. First get a whiteboard or a chalk board and keep it in the locker and then during the day write down what is needed to take home. This will help to have every binder and ANYTIME IS A GOOD TIME folder needed to study and do homework. Always have an agenda with. Make sure to know where the homework is at all times. Keep to talk to your kids about all homework at the same place every day. These are ways to make sure not to forget homework at home. Keep a check list next to drugs and alcohol. the door. This will help to remember to check the backpack before leaving home. If the homework is online try to print it out after doing it online. This way if the homework is at home it can be reprinted and still have the work. These were some tips to prevent to from leaving homework behind. Silence is dangerous. Waiting for the “right time” to talk to the children in your Freshman class start to a good life about drugs and alcohol may result school year in no talk at all. Paiton Albrecht - 9 Find the confidence you need to start the conversation. Contact the Council The class of 2020 is off to a great start already in the school year. They have organized on Chemical Abuse for information two fundraisers so far and are continuing to come up with more exciting ideas to raise money for their class. The class officers are busily working away to come up with new and improved about workshops and resources. fundraisers. It’s time to talk! The class has done three bake sales through the soccer and football season. The class officers have said they have had great success and are looking forward to do some more bake sales into the winter. Another fundraisers for the class is class t-shirts. The class held a t-shirt contest and then voted on a t-shirt design. The students even got to pick the t-shirt colors themselves. The class officers meet every day four in Miss Flack’s room and are always welcoming anyone to come help or offer any suggestions and ideas. www.cocaberks.org/timetotalk.html HAWK HAPPENINGS January 4, 2016 PAGE 3 Introducing the volleyball club Webpage design Kayla Wright - 9 Clubs in Hamburg School District are a big deal and almost everyone likes to get involved creates futures in them. Clubs are usually two days out of the month held first period. On club day a there is the Volleyball club run by Mr. Commisso. The volleyball club shows the members a lot of Gabrielle Velez-12 different techniques and helps show a lot of different things to people that did not have a clue of before. There are many people that have joined the club and enjoyed it a lot. There are many electives within Kiana wright, a member of the club, stated that, “They play volleyball, learn teamwork, Hamburg Area High School that and gain new friendships.” Most people that join this club are very open with everyone else could be written about, but the that joins and everyone they are surrounded with. The volleyball club is for people who enjoy chosen one this month is web page playing and are interested in going into further depth with learning more about the game and design. Webpage design can be experience playing with different people in different ways. All anyone has to do to signup is defined as the process of creating ask the teacher or ask one of the other members to sign up. When joining there is no fee. websites which contains several If anyone has had trouble building new friendships, getting active in a club or sport is a good place to start. Volleyball is one of the many clubs or activities at Hamburg that is open different aspects, including webpage to new people. As fun as volleyball sounds already and just enjoying playing and being a fun layout, content production, and time to enjoy time doing something enjoyable, there is a volleyball tournament at the end of graphic design. Web page design is the school year that is run by the volleyball club and there are many people that take interest run by the wonderful Mr. Hetrich. in it. There are many of clubs and many of opportunities for people that do not have clubs, to join one. Volleyball does not have to be something people are good at, but it is something Throughout the class the students will learn the purpose, background information, the do’s, that someone can learn. the don’ts, and how to create the webpages. Mr. Hetrich teaches two methods of webpage design; the two ways are through coding and other website creators. There is not much homework or tests given in this class. Instead there are a couple of note packets and projects Peanut butter blossoms, a great that are needed to get done. This class is only half a yearlong so there are only one or two projects that get completed. Christmas treat The creation of web pages is a very timely project and the teacher knows that, so time is given for the projects to be done with full potential. These websites created can be for one›s Gabby Krick – 10 Peanut butter blossoms are one of my own purpose or for businesses that need one. There is also the chance for the websites to favorite Christmas cookies to make around the be published for the world to see. There is no time for being shy in this class. Most of the holidays. class contains peer or independent work time. Anyone with some creativity and interested in Ingredients: learning a new skill should definitely take webpage design. • 48 Hershey kisses • ½ cup shortening • ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Remembering Martin Luther King • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg Jr. • 2 tablespoons milk Lydia Warner – 11 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract On the third Monday in January, one of • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour the most significant figures in American • 1 teaspoon baking soda history is remembered. In 2017, that day • ½ teaspoon salt happens to fall on January sixteenth. Martin • 1.3 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional) Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and a Directions: social activist who played a vital role in the 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove wrappers form chocolates. American Civil Rights Movement starting in 2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat King was motivated by three main well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter factors: a vision of all people equal free mixture. from discrimination, a better country for his 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, if desired; place on children to grow up in, and advocates for ungreased cookie sheet. nonviolence such as Mahatma Gandhi. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into There are a few events that many people center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet can pin point while thinking of King, including to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 48 cookies. the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, which brought about acts such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King was awarded the Students taking midterms around Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his nonviolent approach to racial prejudice. His famous “I Have a Dream” speech has touched the lives of many people across the country, bringing an even greater attention to the Civil Rights Movement that had been going on for a few years. the country So, while relaxing at home on January sixteenth during a day off school, take a moment to Ashley Lojko – 11 reminisce on the lasting impacts that one man’s vision has left on the country and remember to never take freedom for granted. While nearing the end of the calendar year, Observing Nation Blood Donor some students, whether in college or Month sometimes in high school, Carly Levan – 11 are preparing to take The month of January is National Blood Donor Month. Donating blood is important because it could midterms as save someone’s life. Many hospitals have shortages of donations especially after natural disasters well before the or any type of crisis where there are many injuries. However anytime is a good time to donate, holidays. especially rare blood types such as AB negative because there is the biggest shortage of those. Before donating blood it is important to stay hydrated, drink plenty of fluids AP classes are sometimes required to give a midterm in high school, though not all teachers have to. In some other classes as well, teachers see midterms and finals as great and eat a healthy meal. It is also important to wear a shirt that has sleeves that ways to review the material they have gone over so far and a significant preparation tool for roll up easily. Also, prepare a form of ID, list of medications and a friend if needed. college. In Mr. Wolfe’s chemistry class last year, we took a midterm around this time on all The donating process is pretty easy and only takes 8-10 minutes on average and there the concepts we had learned so far. When asking him about this subject, he recommended are blood drives at the high school February 2 and May 5. The first step is registration which studying with groups or at least other people, and making a mock test to see if the material is just filling out some basic forms at the donation center. A donor card, driver’s license, or needs to be reviewed. Studying for these huge tests is hard, considering the test will be on another form of ID is required for this step. Step two is a mini physical along with some health subjects that were taught close to half a year ago. questions. This step is exactly what it sounds like, a nurse asks the donator some questions When asking students in the school if they have ever taken midterms before or are about their health and takes their temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin level preparing to take one Bradley Levan, a junior, pronounces “I have never had to take one present in a sample of blood. Step three is the actual donation which may seem scary but it before. I would hate it if I had to in any of my classes.” is not anything to be worried about. The nurse will cleanse an area on the donator’s arm and insert a brand new sterile needle for the blood draw. This feels like a quick pinch and is over The biggest thing to keep in mind is to not start studying the night before the big exam. in seconds. During the entire process the donator remains seated and it only takes a couple There are many studying strategies that any student can employ, including making note cards minutes. When about a pint and rewriting notes, but since this is such a giant test, they may need to be tweaked. Not of blood is taken the staff studying one hundred percent of the material is recommended, considering the amount. bandages the donator up and they are done. The last step is refreshments which may be the best part of donating after the Sadie HawkinsDance satisfaction of helping someone in need. The donation center supplies snacks and drinks and Friday Feb. 10 after 10-15 minutes, the donator is free to leave. After donating the donator should make sure 6-9 pm that they are still hydrated. They also should not lift weights or exercise for the rest of the day after Girls ask Boys! donating. HAWK HAPPENINGS January 4, 2016 PAGE 4 Haters back off! Staying productive during holiday Eliza Moseman - 11

She can do it all: she can sing, dance, act, breaks and she is even a magician! Meet YouTube Lexi Tessitore - 9 star Miranda Sings (Colleen Ballinger) as she slowly, but surely makes her way to The weeks leading up to school breaks are fame. After filming her first video, a cover of usually filled with taking tests and finishing up Wicked’s “Defying Gravity”, Miranda Sings, last-minute assignments. The stress of school and her uncle Jim (Steve Little), create seems amplified before break, which makes a 5-step plan to fame. With the help of it so much more rewarding when students Patrick (Erik Stocklin), her mother Bethany finally get to take off of school. However, after days, or sometimes weeks of being off school, (Angela Kinsey), and an unsupportive sister readjusting to the workload can be difficult. (Francesca Reale) she slowly climbs the It is important that students keep in mind ladder of fame. Will she become famous after the importance of maintaining a schedule. If all? Check out Haters Back Off!, a Netflix students keep a schedule during their time off, original series, on Netflix. it will be an easier transition when the time to go back to school comes. Haters Back Off! is a Netflix Original TV Keeping a good sleep schedule is one of the series based around Colleen Ballinger’s most important things students can do while on YouTube personality, Miranda Sings. Miranda is a fictional character created/portrayed by break. If students get used to staying up late Colleen after she was bored with her job at Disney World and used Miranda to entertain every night, they will be exhausted once they start attending classes early in the morning. herself and her coworkers. Miranda Sings uploaded her first video in 2008, and has since Being that tired can also lead to getting sick. Breaks are good times to catch up on missed then been ranked the number seven most popular YouTube account- complete with over 1.1 work and finish work ahead of time. Hamburg Area High School freshman Auradeva Nyer commented, “You need to set goals and motivate yourself. You have to realize that you need billion views. to get the work done.” If students did a little work over the break for the future, it would have a big impact on the amount of work they need to do once back in school. Haters Back Off! was just what I expected from Colleen/Miranda and so much more. I While continuing to keep a good routine during break is important, it is also a good time to am not a huge fan of Miranda Sings or Colleen Ballinger, but I have watched lots of each catch up on sleep and time with friends and family. Students should take advantage of the of their videos and enjoyed them. I came across Haters Back Off! after completing Netflix’s time they have off while still making responsible decisions. Stranger Things and wanting to watch another Netflix original series. The show only has eight episodes, which, in my opinion is the perfect amount. Though it did have some pretty expected jokes, I did find myself laughing at Miranda’s mannerisms and her mother’s’ self-diagnosed fibromyalgia. The ending was an absolute plot twist, so if anyone plans on watching it, be sure Students and to stay until the end. I would rate Haters Back Off! a stars because it was original content and very different from most shows, especially on Netflix. Staff make Teacher Spotlight – Mrs. Jackson New Year’s Bryce Wagner – 12 Resolutions Amanda McLaughlin - 9 Mrs. Sara Jackson is the newest staff The New Year is the time of year for everyone member here at Hamburg Area High School. to make their list of goals/resolutions for the She is a long term sub that is covering for upcoming year. Many people all over the Dr. Ryan. Along with teaching all the music world make certain goals to reach every year. classes, she is taking on the challenge of Olivia Lesher, a freshman, says that she directing two after school ensembles and always makes a list of goals to accomplish helping with the musical. 8for the new year. One of her goals that she Mrs. Jackson is an alum of Eastern University would like to accomplish is to do a better job and has been a lover of music since she was in dance. She also would like to get better young. Mrs. Jackson started playing piano grades in school. Usually people make when she was five years old. In college she certain goals to lose weight, get better grades majored in flute. “I like music and I like kids, like Olivia said, or to get better at a subject or especially teenagers, so this job is perfect.” sport. Many people use this time of year to When asked what she thinks of the staff and students at Hamburg, her response was “I have get a fresh start on something new. found that the students and faculty have been Benjamin Adam, another freshmen, says really helpful and friendly.” Mrs. Jackson fits he also makes new year’s goals. Ben wants to study more and be able to get better grades. right in with the rest of the music department He wants to do a better job at playing soccer because he feels that he can do better. Also, and is looking forward to working with all the talented students at Hamburg. Cora Brown says she usually does not make goals over new years. Miss Heckman makes says she usually makes goals over new years. But, this year specifically she would like to make her math lessons better. People who make resolutions most likely will not keep them. They always say that they want to have a fresh start and to try new things, but that usually does not happen. Some Effecting play goals people may have are to travel to a new place and experience new cultures. Those goals may be reached, but others may not. Studies show that 45% of people make New Year resolutions but only 8% actually keep their goals. The percent of people that try to reach a time in a sport goal but fail to is about 24%.That is a very big difference. Lexi Gerner - 9 A lot of things personally effect a person’s playing time during a high school sport. Playing Continuing the Christmas Spirit a high school sport is not easy. It never will be Lydia Warner - 11 easy and that is why those who are out on the floor during the game are those who work hard Though many people and have a desire and a want to be out there dislike the pressure to playing the game. Not every part of the game run out and get gifts for is going to go well, A teammate is not going to everybody at the last give a perfect pass every time and a foul may minute, there is a high correlation between the not be called, but it is how it is handled that holiday season and the counts. level of happiness within Coaches look for players who have a desire America as a whole. to be on the floor. They look for the ones who want to be out there. No matter how hard the Maybe the Christmas sport is and no matter how bad they are getting beaten or getting challenged, that they will spirit is a real thing after all. Though Christmas always work hard no matter how tough it is. It is the kids who will never ever give up even at is traditionally a festival their worst times when they feel like doing so. They look for the ones that come to practice commemorating the after a bad day and push everything else aside and focus on the game. birth of Jesus Christ, Teamwork is extremely important. Teamwork is almost key of some games. Not everyone there are many other has to like each other, but playing time depends on how they treat those around them. If celebrations that come someone yells at their teammate after they mess up or does not help them up after they get along with it. People look at the holiday season knocked down then chances are that is not what a coach is looking for. It is those that work as a time to gather with friends and family and rejoice in life, love, and all of their other hard with their teammates and encourage them to do better. Communication with teammates, blessings. “Christmas is so special to me because it was so special to my dad, and advice, encouragement and a good way of working together out on the floor. I now carry on the Christmas spirit” says junior Tara Maloney. Giving is the main reason Attitude plays a big part in any sport someone is playing and also in the playing time they why so many people are happy around the holidays. Junior Samantha Smith says, receive. Everyone should be coachable. Being coachable means that someone is willing to “Christmas is just a happy time of the year, it is hard to not feel happy during it”. Giving without the thought of receiving brings people a feeling that nothing else can bring. make the change their coach wants them to, the first time they are told. It is listening and looking the coach in the eye when they are talking to them and saying ok and making the change right after. All a coach wants for an athlete is the best and listening and being a coachable player is all they could ask for. A bad attitude earns someone a place on the bench. Being nice to your teammates, always working hard and never getting down or giving up is Ticket Sales for Sadiee having a good attitude. “Hard work is most important with playing time because if coaches see they are working hard and want to be out there then coaches will know they want to be out there and are willing Hawkis Dance $10 to play their hardest on the court,” says Tamendeep Saggi. Jim Gerner, Junior Varsity girls basketball coach says, “Hard work is most important, because hard work will always beat talent and I always look for the player who is working on Sale January 20 - 27 hard to be out there.”