RARITAN REVIEW RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 6 RELAY FOR LIFE BY: ASHLEY MIR

Before we know it, summer will be here. The signs of summer are all showing: warm weather, flowers blooming, and most importantly, Relay For Life approaching! We began preparing for this year’s Relay For Life months ago and all the work is 100% worth it. Relay For Life 2014 will be held on May 31st, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. into June 1st at 6 A.M. What are the origins of Relay For Life? It first sprouted in the mid-80’s by a Tacoma surgeon. Dr. Gordy Klatt wanted to add to the income of the American Cancer Society in his community. He loved to run, so de- cided to raise money for cancer by doing something he loves. In May of 1985, Dr. Klatt walked for 24 hours around a track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington for over 83 miles. Friends and family paid $25 to walk for a half hour with him. He raised $27,000 for the American Cancer So- ciety. He then pulled together a small committee to plan a team relay event he would call the “City of Destiny Classic” 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. The following year, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the Stadium Bowl track and raised $33,000! Since then, Relay For Life has grown internationally and raised nearly $5 billion towards a cure for cancer. What is Relay? It is an organized community event set up to raise money for cancer. Teams of people set up their tents and camp out on the track and turf. They stay overnight as well. We come together to honor the survivors and those we lost to the battle of cancer. There is food, plenty of activities and entertainment going on all day! Though Relay is a team event, you do not need to be on a team to join in on the fun! Individuals who are not a part of a team are more than welcome to come and have a good time! You do, however, need to be a part of a team in order to stay in a tent and spend the night at the turf. How do you join Relay? It’s easy! To sign up for an event, simply go to www.relayforlife.org and put in your town or zip code under ‘Find an Event”. Then click on your town. If you only want to donate, hit donate

BREAST CANCER BY: LAURA AGUINAGA AWARENESS Relay for Life is representing, among other things, Breast Cancer Awareness. While Breast Cancer Awareness Month was in October, we celebrate it again. This month, our high school is hosting Relay for Life where teams filled with students and adults participating in it. Some people are joining teams in honor of friends or fam- ily members that have or have had cancer. This year, Relay for Life is being hosted at Raritan High School during May 31st and June 1st. Join the fun with friends and family! RARITAN REVIEW RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 6 PROPOSED BLOCK MOTHER’S SCHEDULE DAY BY: MICHELLE NESTOR BY: KAITLYN LALLY AND NOELLE ZWEIDINGER

The bell rings, and students move from Mother’s Day is a day to be thankful for your class to class. What kind of schedule are they mom and everything she has done for you. We just going on? How long were they just in that class had Mother’s Day that passed and each person cel- for? Raritan High School is proposing a plan to ebrates it in their own way. Some people may cook move to A/B block scheduling. Why you may their mom breakfast or make them dinner. You can ask? For starters, students will be taking 8 year- even go out to lunch at her favorite restaurant. When ly courses rather than 7. There are other classes I came back to school this Monday, I had asked that students can take outside of the curriculum some of my friends what they had done to celebrate as well as more support courses available. These the day and they all had different answers. One told increased elective offerings allow for students me that she and her father had gotten her mother to experience more exposure for future careers. flowers and woke her up to tell her that they were These opportunities will allow students to grad- going out to Perkins. After they had done that they uate with 160 credits instead of the 140 we do took a walk in the park and gave her a card. This was right now. A 20 credit jump will make our col- one of the many memorable ways to celebrate the lege applications that much more competitive. day. The new schedule format will be different than Another person had told me that the week what the students are used to in the normal ten before Mother’s Day they had given her a quiz period day. This new block would allow for four asking about all of her favorite things and then had 86* minute classes, a 30* minute lunch, and an given her a basket filled with the things she selected, 11* minute homeroom/informational period. A such as perfume, flowers, and much more. They lot of kids complain about how much homework also made their own card for her which can be just they get and how they lose sleep over it. With as good as a store bought. Maybe you can do these more time in class, kids will have more time to things for your mom next year if you didn’t already work. This will allow for less homework and do something like it this year! more time for kids to get other things done, like sleeping. * Denotes proposed scheduled minutes RARITAN REVIEW RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 6 ROCKET RECIPES BRIDGET BAKES MURPHY’S MIXES: BY: BRIDGET FAHY SMOOTHIES BY: JENNA MURPHY 1. Freeze the fruit of your choice Cut up chunks of your favorite fruit and then spread them out on a tray and freeze them until firm. Store them in a plastic bag until you’re ready to use them. Frozen fruit will also help keep your smoothies thick and frosty. 2. Toss in some protein Whey protein, easy-to-digest protein that contains all the essential amino acids, added to breakfast Now that the weather is getting warmer and smoothies has been suggested by many nutrition- summer is rapidly approaching, it’s time ists. You can also use milk or non-fat yogurt, low or full fat to start eating fresh foods and incorporate *For a non-dairy alternative, try almond milk* more fruits and vegetables into what we eat. 3. Add some coconut water The perfect way to start your day is with . . . To thin down your smoothie try coconut water SMOOTHIES. Of course you can go to the instead of sugary fruit juice. The water is rich in local grocery store and pick up a packaged potassium and electrolytes. smoothie, but what you may not know is they 4. Throw in an avocado are loaded with added sugars and even harsh Bananas are a common addition to smoothies chemicals that may not be so great for your because they add sweetness, body, and nutrients. body. Here is a simple and delicious But they’re also high in sugar. So if you’re trying smoothie recipe that can satisfy any sweet to cut down on sugar toss in a quarter or half an tooth yet still be healthy. Enjoy! avocado instead. They are loaded with potassium, B-complex vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Though avocados are high in fat, they contain What You’ll Need: oleic and linoleic acids that are effective in lower- 1) 1 cup quartered strawberries ing LDL cholesterol and increasing healthy HDL 2) 1 sliced banana cholesterol. 3) 1/4 cup raw almonds 5. Sweeten with care 4) 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats One good sweetener is agave syrup, which looks 5) 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt like honey but is slightly sweeter. Its main advan- 6) 1 teaspoon maple syrup tage is that it has a lower glycemic index load. Directions: In other words, it causes less of a spike in blood 7) Mix it all up in a blender! sugar, so you’re less likely to feel hungry soon after you’ve had your smoothie. RARITAN REVIEW RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 6

Gentlemen’sBY: MATTHEW GIOVE LadiesBY: KRISTEN HUNGERFORDGuide Guide to Prom To Prom

Prom is a very stressful day for most girls. How- ever, the thing that is most stressful is their hair-do for the night. Each prom dress is unique, therefore, your hair should be, too. There is no one forcing you to stick with As we all know, prom isn’t easy. Now, most of the a traditional up do; explore your possibilities. By adding time, it’s the ladies stressing the most. But guys, you can braids, extensions or even rhinestones or flowers you are be a tremendous help. How you ask? Well, you can take changing it up a bit. Look through magazines or online in the weight off your dates’ shoulders just by making you order to visualize all your options. A very important piece sure you’re ready for the occasion! Need some help? Here of advice is if your prom dress has a lot of sparkle wear are some tips on how to clean up. your prom hair very simple. Although, if your prom dress Number one, even if your date says you don’t of more simple then elaborate on your prom hair. Make NEED to match the colors of your tux with their dress, sure your hair style will last all night so by the end you you should. That establishes that you two are in fact go- still look fabulous. ing together and if it is the same color, it will compliment When it comes to doing your make up for prom her dress, making her look better, which is really all she girls may wear too much or too little. Some girls go wants. Next, beware the bow tie. With all due respect, overboard and make it obvious they are wearing make some guys can rock it. Others, not so much and just sort of up. On the other hand, some girls do not even make it a look goofy. You’re going to want to make sure you know little obvious they are wearing make up. They have to what look you’re going for. If you do want goofy, then by meet in the middle somewhere for perfection. Mistakes all means, go for it. If you’re going for more of a classy are made deciding whether to highlight their eyes or lip, approach, you can’t go wrong with a necktie. so they choose both. You have to choose one or the other Lastly, watch how you do your hair. You don’t and personally, I like highlighting your eyes. If you are want to go to prom looking like you just rolled out of bed someone who is not good with make up looks and you from the neck up. Depending on your hair type, ask some- are unsure what to do then mimic a celebrity look. Find a one you know if it’ll look better slicked back, combed over picture of a celebrity’s make up and have your make up or flipped. Well, that’s all I’ve got for you today guys. I’ll artist make you look like her. Number one tip is to throw see you June 13th!! your lipstick or lipgloss for the rest of the night. If you follow these tips maybe will you find your perfect hair and make up style. RARITAN REVIEW RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 6 MEMORIAL DAY BY: LAURA TUCKER

This year, Memorial Day is on Monday May 26th. This an- nual holiday is held on the last Monday in the month of May. It is in remembrance of all those who have lost their lives in the many wars that the United States has fought in. This tradition can be traced back to the end of the Civil War, where it was a community affair in both the North and the South to honor those who had died in battle. After years of local celebrations it became a Federal holi- day in 1967 for all of the lives lost. In 1968, Memorial Day, along with three other holidays, was moved by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to the last Monday of May instead of the 30th to cre- ate a convenient three-day weekend. The act took effect in 1971. To give the respect to those who have lost their lives, the flags are risen to half staff until noon. At noon, the flag is risen to full staff to represent that there are still people who fight to honor those fallen and will continue to fight for the liberty and justice of the United States. There are many Parades during this three day weekend in the area. Here are only some of the many ways you could spend the weekend:

Sunday the 24th • Bradley Beach Parade & Festival at 10am on Ocean Avenue and Bradley Blvd. • Hillsborough- 10:30 AM - New Amwell Road to Beekman Lane to Municipal Building. • Princeton-10am-Princeton Ave and Nassau Street, then on to Princeton Boro Hall ending with a ceremony at Boro Hall Saturday the 25th • Edison - 12 PM - along Plainfield Avenue • Hopewell Borough- 1 PM - east an Broad street Monday the 26th (Memorial Day) • New Brunswick- 11 am - Monument Square, Corner of Livingston Avenue & George Street • Old Bridge- 9 AM - Memorial School and ending at Memorial Park