2000 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 Schreiber News Line is NEWS BRIEFS in action!
Birds of prey Model Congress demonstration holds state assembly debate today Model Congress sponsored a discus- A birds of prey demonstration is sion between candidates for New York scheduled to t a k e place today, October 27, State Assembly, Tom DiNapoli and in room 140 during period two. However, Jerome Galluscio, in the Weber Middle this time is subject to change. The School auditorium on September 16 at demonstration will feature live birds of 7:30 p.m. The objective o f t h i s activity was prey such as eagles, owls, hawks, falcons to introduce Port Washington residents and possibly a vulture. The audience to the ofRcers who directly represent will be able to view birds up close and see their interests. a few of the birds fly. The demonstration The evening opened with a welcome will focus mainly on the adaptations statement from Model Congress presi- of the birds and how the bird hunt is dent senior Ian Jay and advisor Mr. helped. Harry Anderson, who presented the two The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in candidates. Mr. Galluscio gave a brief Oyster Bay is presenting the demonstra- introduction focusing on his career, his Senior Kerin Weinberg is busy at work on the Schreiber Newsline (SNL.) tion. For more information, you can call history, and his plans for education and the sanctuary at(5161922-3200. Anyone environmental protection. M r , DiNapoli Cookies and c a k e s for Key club who would like to attend is invited to discussed his past achievements in do so. For more information regarding the New York State Assembly and his the times of the demonstrations contact plans on continuing his advancements charity zoology teacher Mr. Jim Jones in the in representing this region. Biology Preparation Room. The dialogue consisted mostly of viewpoints regarding education. Both -Ritesh Chatterjee candidates spoke about their opinions on saving money for education, the GAA holds bond issue, and vouchers for private schools. costume collection The session ended with a series of questions from the audience and a closing speech from Jay. -Merve Emre
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The Schniber Times would like to note the following corrections in the Octobei 5, 2000 issue from the article 'Pippin The Girls Athletic Association col- will grace the Schreiber stage." The lected "gently used" and new rote of Catherine will be performed halloween costumes for children, ly Jenny Gamell, not Joe Santoro- ages infant to eighteen years of [nstead, Santoro will play Lewis. Addi- tionally, Dana Brenman is no longer a age, at the St. Mary's Childrens nember of the cast and Laura Silver (l-r){f-b) Seniors Nitya Rehani, Floyd Feather. Ruth KItenman, Natasha Hospital in Bayside. The collection vill join the cast as a plofsr. Pavlovic, and Sarah Morgan prepare cookies, muffins, and other baked occured on October 19, in the main goods for the Key Club bake sale on October 18. The club raised one lobby, from 7:45 a.m.-8:05 a.m., 12 hundred thirty-seven dollars and will donate the money to a charity ot noon-lp.m. and 2:50 p.m.-3:15 p.m. ts choice. ^ , Aids Awareness plans charitable events Rent-a-Senior Day attempts to integrate freshmen
experience and a great way to kick off by SamSalkiD high school." Freshman Jordan Sinclair aaid, "The day was fun and a good way Rent-a-Senior Day, an event spon- to get to know a senior." soTcd by the Student Council, took Senior Joey Mandaro commented, "I place on O c b ^ r 6. This event enables think that Rent-a-Senior is a great way fiwshmen to pay a dollar and "rent" a for ninth graders to become acclimated senior for the day. to Schreiber." Created with the purpose of integrat- Student Council advisor MB. Trish Aids Awareness members freshmen Phyllis Record, Christa Bordeaux, ing freshmen within the school, aeniora Burr considered the day a huge auccesB, sophomores Sophie Porter, Kate Dellon, Jennifer Isseson, junior Amy are at the disposal of their particular calling it "the best attended, best Kerzner, advisor Ms. Annette Keenan, sophomores Nicole Cohen, Dahlia freshman and most drive their ninth organized one ever, a n d a huge success.' Executive Council c^Kcer senior Lauren Motehedeh, Natalie Nehori, Valerie Soichet, and Cathy Rabago, Ireshmen graders to school, take them out for Kanfi spoke for the student body when Lauren Costa and Christine Choe, seniors Nikki OiStefano, Amanda londi, and carry their books for them. she stated, '^nt-a-Senior was a lot of Charney, and sophomores Lisa Conte and Jennifer Lopez plan for their Hany partidpanta in Rent-a-Senior Day eojc^ed being part of the event. fan for btrth the senior and freshman. upcoming events. Members sold chocolate loltpops on October 19 and FlMhman Trevor Cohen CTunmentod, It^s a new traditian at Sdireiber that 20 to raise money for the club. The club is also planning a fashion "Rent-a-Senior day was a leaily fun we should continue.' show to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation in conjunction with the Leader's Club. 4 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000 Pep Rally hypes up school spirit
body. The Cross Country team, led Coach Roger Winter, the Girls' Soccer Meghan Freeley, Last came the Girls' b y Dara Bain by Coach Bob Acevedo, came out first, team with Coach Stephanie Joannon. and Tennis team with Coach Stan Makover followed by the Boys' Soccer team with the Girls' Swimming team with Coach and the Girls'Volleyball team with Coach Maria Giamanco. The winners of the Pep The Student Council sponsored a Pep Rally cheering contest was Rally in order to promote school spirit the Girls' Varsity Soccer on October 6. team in first place and Senior Becky Henderson sang The Varsity Field Hockey in Star Spangled Banner accompanied by second. JV Field Hockey the marching band. Student council came in first in the JV members seniors Adam Caslow. Edward level, followed by Girls' Pak, and Jackie Weiner served as MCs of J V Tennis, who secured the event as they introduced the various second place. sports teams. Senior Alex Cummins Finally, as another commented, "We couldn't help but get measure to encourage pumped listening to the band play and school spirit, a color con- watching our fellow classmates." test was held for the entire Coach Joe Lederer and the JV Field school. Freshmen were hockey team were intrrjdueed first fol- asked to w e a r y e l l o w , soph- lowed by Coach Mac McKinnon with omores; green; juniors, the JV Football team. Coach AJ Gober white; and seniors, blue. followed with the Boys' Soccer JV team The class with the most and then Coach Laura Cinelli with the students wearing the Giris' JV Soccer team. The Boys" JV appropriate color would Soccer team with Coai.:h Brian McGrade, be determined the winner the Girls" JV Tennis team with Coach and the junior class Andi Uiberall.andlheGirlB'JVVolleybail emerged victorious. learn with Coach Erin Fealy rounded Weiner commented, off the JV teams. "The pep rally was a great I n themiddieofthe rally, t h e Portettes success and the teams did The Varstity Football team huddles during the Pep Rally presentation. The mem- displayed its famous routine as the band a wonderful job on their played On Britadway. The Varsity teams bers psyching themselves up for the Homecoming game against Clark that took performances." presented themselves to the student place on October 7. Homecoming dance What's the first 4-letter word you think of? spreads jungle fever
If it's n o t began the dance with a great variety of hip-hop and rhythm and blues. Later on by Adan) Carron S-A-F-E he played some new-age rock. Student Council executive officer The cafeteria became the scene of senior Edward Pak stated, "This home- maybe you the Jungle Boogie homecoming dance coming dance was the best one I sponsored by Student Council^on October ever attended /" " and I never should 7 at 7:30 p.m. As a. expected a turn- culmination to Pride in out of over three think again... Port, over three hun- hundred people. I dred students attended was astonished by the the dance with tick- way the students w e r e SERVICES ets they bought^ _ I dancing all night Birth Control Emergency during school {oTyT '~ Ci\ and I think that Contraception two dollars o r ' •• ^ the majority of the S n Testing/Gounseliiig/ at the door for credit for the suc- Treatment HIV Testing/GounBeUng four doUars. cess belongs to Pregnancy Testing/ The cafe- \ i deejay Derek Hafer." GYN Care \He then jokingly Options Gotinseling teria was dec- SportB/Sdiool Physicals orated in a i revealed. "The only Ovith p a l a t a l permiaaLon;) jungle theme. thing about this I n order to dance I wasn't Have questions? Ask! Services a r e confidentiaL accomplish pleased with was that I was the only one who ysa- -t this, about twenty stu- dressed appropriately." dents came "Appropriately" meant to Pak Planned ParenthoocT shorts and a thin piece of of Nassau County, Inc. early to help complete the fabric against his chesl~the P task. Dan- Tarzan look. Free Teen Clinics gling at the Student council advisor Hempstead Glen Cove door were Ms. Trish Burr commented, CWedneBdays - wHlk-mJ green and "As soon as 1 saw about orange twenty kids that devoted 540 Pulton Ave. HO School St. streamers, their time to decorate the (516:) 483-3033 (516) 674^082 which were intended to make students cafeteria, 1 knew that this dance was going to be a huge hit. The dances only OJUS - MTA H70, B71. CbuB - U T A SZl, Ha?) fee! as if they were entering a j u n g l e . To the right of the door senior deejay Derek started being we!i attended last year and Hafer was surrounded b y large speakers this one was the best one to date. I think and rotating blue strobe lights. Hafer that the deejay was improbable." THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27, 2000 5 Town celebrates Pride in Port October?, Highlightsoftheday included Department led the festivities. The Ex- by Nicole Tingir as the Nassau County Police Department a Pride in Rjrt Day parade and a varsity Chiefs ofthe Port Washington Volunteer Emerald Society Pipe Band, the Parent football game, which was played at Fire Department, the Pride in Port Chair Resource Center, the Twin Pines, the Schreiber. People (Barbara Falcon, James Duncan The Port Washington Community Community Chest the Port Washington The festivities began with an Athletic and Amy Rubenstein). the family of celebrated Pride in Port through a variety Children's Center paraded. The Tokey Hall of Fame Breakfast held in the Barbara Johnson, the Port Washington of community and school activities on Hill Karate students. Residents For Schreiber cafeteria at 9 am. Schreiber and Sands Point Police Departments and a More Beautiful Port Washington. alumni athletic inductees the Nassau County Auxiliary Police Unit ere honored at this break- 205 from Port Washington ast and later inducted at the were in the ^rst division alf-time show. This year's divison. nductees were Charles A. The second division began aria, class of 1933, Roger with the Board of Educa- exauer, class of 1976. tion, followed by the Hall rian Tomeo, class of 1990. of Fame Inductees, the Port isa Bradley, class of 1983, Washington High Schoolj thony Schettino, class of Class of 1950. and the Pridd 1990 and James Murchie, in Port essay contest winnersJ ;lass of 1975. The Port Washington SchooL The parade began at noon floats followed. Schreiber'si nd progressed from the King and Queen, seniors The Porteettes and the Marching Band perform Landmark on Main Street Stuart Katz and Blythe FordJ at thehali-timeol the homecoming game. The Schreiber High School. and the prince and princess.TTie Marching Band dazzels crowds at Ute Prtde Homecoming game was part of the Pride in The Grand Marshall-Port juniors Bob Ogrudek and In Port Parade. Port celebration. Washington Volunteer Fire Christine Klement preceded the twelfth grade float, eleventh grade the North Shore Animal League of float, tenth grade float and the Weber America and Boy Scout Troop 241 also Middle School Float. The St. Peter's participated. Tbwn creates laad plan Students, Manorhaven students, Daly The parade ended with the New York students, the Guggenheim float and the Shields Pipes and Drums, the Knights Preserving half of this forty-acre site will Sousa float followed. The Schreiber of Columbus, the Columbiettes. the meet these guidelines. Proposals will Chamber of Commerce, the World Tae by Caroline Axelrod Marching Band, the Portettes, and the dedicate 40.9 acres for development. Port Silks also marched and provided Kwon DoAcademy. Sonsof Italy, the Cow The Lewis Oil site, also in Port entertainment for the viewers. Neck Historical Society, and Cub Scout The annual Residents for a More Washington North, is divided into the In division three, spectators cheered Pack number seventy-seven. Beautiful I^rt Washington town meeting east side of Shore Road and a smaller rr-**"'™' m page 6... took place on October 19 at 7:30pm. portion on the Manhasset Bay waterfront Land expert Peter Kumble presented a on the west side of Shore Road. The plan to create a more sustainable Port east side is planned to accommodate Amnesty heightens Washington at this meeting. Residents, expansjonsof the existing Delco Shopping a Port Washington based non-profit plaza. This will be difficult because it , or^nization designed to address envi- is very likely that an environmental awaremess of child soldiers clean-up will be required as a result of forbids the recruitment in armed conflict ronmental conditions in Port Washington, by Matt Brod hired Kumble from Land Ethics. Inc. its use for oil storage. The plans also of children under the age of eighteen. based in A n n Arbor. Michigan. Kumble's intended to use the waterfront land Members of Amnesty International The next is the suppression of the job was to assess the four large open as a public park as well as a green and students from various sociology easy availability of small arms and spaces in Port Washington and determine way or public trail through the larger classes wore army clothes to school the rejection of military assistance the best way to utilize them. He portion. in order to generate awareness of that simplifies the use of child soldiers hopes to gain funding for obtainment The Thypin Steel site is now being child soldiers on October 12. Amnesty by governments and military groups. of the open spaces. He also evaluated under consideration for residential use International is an organization that Another is the strong urgency by inter- the groundwater provisions for the by the Village of Manorhaven. The plan aims to protect and promote human national agencies and such organizations More w o o d - H a r b o r Ridge development. hopes to develop the land residentially as rights around the world. against armed groups that recruit chil- dren for military service. An additional The goal of this project is to "improve and well as allocate space for public access to There are approximately three hun- element is rehabilitation programs preserve the quality of life on the Port the Manhasset Bay waterfront. dred thousand children around the that provide former child soldiers with Washington peninsula." according to Kurt The last section of land being observed world under the age of eighteen that the counseling they need to rejoin a non- Trinko, a Residents vice president. for changes is Morewood. located on the are engaged in armed conflict in many militant society. The last of the compo- east side ofthe peninsula in the unin- different countries. These children Evaluation began in June 1999 and nents to reduce the possibility of child corporated section of Port Washington. are too young to understand when they continued in March 2000. Aside from recruitment is to rejoin displaced children A senior housing development, Harbor are manipulated and drawn into violence the evaluation, local elected officials with their families and support pro- and municipal staff, county officials, non- Ridge, is part of this land and hopes to because of their emo- tional and profit agencies, and local citizens met comprise of forty-two acres of land that physical immatu- that in two public workshops to discuss their will accommodate 1.270 residents. The esti m a t e d 1.5 mil- hopes for the future of Port Washington main concern with this proposal is the lion children are and the problems that are most prominent lack of groundwater to support the lai^e killed in war and on the peninsula. The focus of the population. The Port Washington Water approximately improvements for a more sustainable Port District has only appropriated 20 million four million are Washington are the Dallas Realty and gallons of water per year to the Harbor disabled. Lewis Oil properties in Port Washington Ridge development. However, these More than North, the Thypin Steel property in estimates were revised and the amount twelve Manorhaven, and the Morewood site of water has increased to permit an million in the unincorporated Village of Port addition of540 residents. This limitation children Washington. Kumble and Residents was created in order to maintain the rest have hope to utilize the space for recreational ofthe site as open space for insurance of lost and residential purposes. future groundwater supply. their The next step in the development homes, Amnesty International members pose In army clothes in I n order to calculate the correct ^"'^ofder to increase awareness of child soldiers on October 12. amount of recreation facilities for each of this plan is to create a regional another five coordinating government organization million have section of the community, the amount offer alternative sources for income. that will supervise the political and land of public open space is compared to the been forced to live in camps. One The United States has made efforts use decisions. This type of organization National Parkand Recreation Association million have been separated from their to eliminate the use of child soldiers will provide connection between thou^ts (NPRA). The NPRA is an organization families as a result of war. The emotional through humanitarian aid programs. and concerns of local governments, state that sets a quota for the smallest quantity shock and abuse child soldiers face America provides over twenty million and county agencies, and local citizens. of park and recreation facilities based oflen diminishes their potential to be dollars per year to programs that assist Residents for a More Beautiful Port upon the population. self-sufficient citizens. displaced chUdren and victims of war. Washington will help in t h i s endeavor by The Dallas Realty site in the Village There is an effective agenda that can However, the United States has been a gaining funding, creating and maintain- of Port Washington North is t w e n t y acres bring about the end of the use of child m^'or suppUer of military support and ing regional partnerships and coalitions, short of NPRA standards (9.6 acres of soldiers. This agenda includes a number training to conflicts where child solders and promoting the importance of open local perks per one thousand residents). of key elements. The first of these is are being used. space preservation. a distinct international agreement that 6 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000
Mr. Rocco Nofi retires after Ms. Carol Hulse retires a long lasting career Alter teaching in the Technology Department at Schreiber High School since 1969, Mr. Rocco Nofi decided to retire from teaching in the from Phys Ed department siHnmer. Mr. Nofi, far right, poses with Ms. Meagan Freely and Ms. Amy stay warm. Prochaska at his retirement party. The dinner was held on Thursday Ms. Hulse will not forget her teaching by Max Sokol October 19 at the Swan Club and was which was hosted by the Schreiber experience at Schreiber. She loved High School faculty. Ms. Carol Huise retired from her coming to work every day and spending position as a physical education teacher time with her coworker Ms. Maria last June Ms Hulse began and ended Giamanco. As Ms, Hulse moves on, her Ms. Ronni Smithline joins her thirty-one year teaching career at advice to students is to make the most Schreiber out of their education. Ms. Hulse stated, 'Don't be afraid to try new adventures Ahove all. M s . Hulse enjoyed working Schreiber as guidance head with children. She was advisor of the in life." Leukemia Society and the Leader's Club. M s Hulse enjoyed working at thirty years. She previously worked in by Jennifer Schmirer Both clubs raise money Ui help various Schreiber very much. She believes that the Lindenhurst public schools, where charities throughout the community, the variety of students and cultures in she was the Director of Guidance and such as the Lauri Strauss Leukemia the school really makes Schreiber what Ms. Ronni Smithline is the new taught English and Reading at the Society and local schotarxbips. i t is. When asked if she accomphshed District Director of Guidance for kinder- middle and high school level. Upon retirement, Ms. Hulse hopes to what she hoped to as a teacher, she garten through twelfth grade in the So far, Ms. Smithline finds Schreiber remain active hy excelling in the game of responded "Tfes, i l was a great thirty-one Port Washington School District. to be a terrific school with very friendly golf and continuing her hobby of boating. years." She also noted, "It was time After attending students and a supportive As winter approaches, she will travel (to retire). I wanted to get out and Adelphi Univer- staff. Her favorite aspect to the southern part of the country to enjoy my life." sity as an under- i>f her career as a guidance graduate, she counselor is b e i n g able to talk received a Masters to students and meet with in Guidance and their parents. Ms. Smithline School Counsel- ; wants to work with the other ing from Hunter counselors to make sure that College. She also all of the students r e c e i v e the has a professional best and most challenging diploma in edu- academic programs. Her best cational leader- advice to students is to get ship and adminis- involved in school by finding tration from C.W. something to do that you Post. c enjoy, and always making Ms. Smithline J sure you have someone has been involved e with whom to talk. with education for approximately
Pride in Port continued from page 4 After the parade, field day events with a SCOTS of seven to fourteen. A rere held at the Schreiber baseball half-time, the Hall of Fame inducteet ield from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In Touch were announced and the Royal Court w a i Entertainment provided amusement introduced. The marching band, whid Mr, James Massa puts auto rhile participanta engaged in a variety accompanied the Porlettes and For' >f activities, which included a treasure Silks, provided entertainment. lunt. acasUe bounce, pumpkin p a i n t i n g , Nighttime activities w e r e provided foi department into full gear h e making of sand bracelets, animal both students and adults. The Studen ipin art, and rock climbing. The Port is a higher and better level of material. Council held a Homecoming Dance ii Washington Police Department as well When a.sked what his favorite aspects the cafeteria from 7pm to 10pm. A Prid( by Matt Chin IS Slate Farm Insurance were available of teaching were he stated. " E v e r y t h i n g - i n Port Dinner-Dance for adults wat rom one thirty to two thirty to take -there's no one favorite thing. 1 love organized at the Poliah American Hall lidure ID's and fingerprints of kids six The Technology Department welcomes i t all." Live music was provided by Juke Bw rears old and younger. its newest addition, Mr, James Massa Mr. Massa's goals for this school year Saturday Nile and the dinner feature* as a Driver Education and AuLo Shop are Xa build the Auto Shop course up During field day, a senior cititen cuisine from more than one hundred Pori teacher to a level where all students will feel uncheon took place at the Schreiber Washington restaurants a n d eateries. M r Massa has taught automobile comfortable taking it. He says that he I^afeteria. The Human Relations Club When asked about her final thought! courses for thirty years in New York City already ha.-i a " p h e n o m e n a l and absolutely terved the attendees spaghetti, salad, on the day, Ms. Rubenslein commented schools such as John F. Kennedy Bronx fantastic" impression of the students, nokies. and cake. "The feedback has been extremely and Brooklyn Automotive High School. faculty, and campus of Schreiber. Mr. The homecoming football then began positive.. . t h e day turned out perfectly The three reasons thai he decided to Massa advises students to take the Auto It 2 p.m. Senior Stephanie Borris The weather was wonderful and cvcrycnt teach here is that the school is close t o his Shop course, and looks forward to a lang the National Anthem. Schreiber's was so posiiivc. The conimumty came ou home, the position pays better, and there productive year. /ikings played Carey High School, and suppofted il...jt showed thai there i: vhicb resulted in « disappointing loss pride in Port." THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. 2000 7 Students urges observation of traffic safety
As of January I, 2001, the use of talking on a hand held cellular phone by Ruth Kleininan while driving will be prohibited in Suf- folk County. This law will probably "leak" into Nassau County in the near As a teenager and a new driver, I future. If this is the case, then there have several concerns that I wish to should be another portion of the law address pertaining to the rules of the stating that absolutely anything dis- road. First, the number of residents of tracting to a driver should be prohib- Port Washington, let alone all of Amer- ited. This means that smoking a ciga- ica, who do not drive properly baffles rette or eating food while driving should me. Teenagers have been stereotyped as also be against the law. because these "reckless drivers," and we are the most actions can be a distraction and result likely age group to be pulled over by in deadly outcomes. the police. Teenagers and inexperienced Personally, I do not think the gov- drivers are the ones most often attacked ernment should be banning cell phone and blamed for accidents and mishaps. use in the first place. I disagree with However, I have found that even experi- the law, but obviously I will have to enced drivers may not follow the laws, abide by it while driving. While I am but they are not caught. It is completely behind the wheel, I know where my contradictory that they are the ones comfort level is in terms of keeping my complaining about young drivers break- hands on the wheel and keeping myself ing taws when they themselves are also in control of the vehicle. How can the guilty. There are rules of the road for government decide when someone is or a reason; they are supposed to provide is not in control of his/her own vehicle? safety for everyone. My point is that if Is it not also possible that a driver could experienced drivers are not willing to have both hands on the wheel and abide by laws, then they cannot expect still lose control? In fact, statistics inexperienced drivers like myself to do have shown that no significant increase so either. in car crashes has occurred since the I f policemen and other officials were introduction of cell phones. to enforce certain laws already in I am not the only driver that is new existence, then maybe the government to the road. Each semester, the roads would not have to create new laws that are taken over by a new group of young- seem absurd to the common driver. I sters who need to be properly educated believe that if police were more visible, as to driver safely, I am sure that I crashes and deaths would decrease. am not the only person who has these Think about it—how many times do you thoughts and complaints. Tell your par- or your parents make a full stop at a ents and older siblings who drive to stop sign? You probably do not do so think about all the teenagers who need very often. But think about this: when to learn the correct rules of the road. there is a police car behind you, would Everyone needs to make a conscious you make a complete stop? The mere effort when driving not only to keep presence of police, at the very least, themselves and others safe, but also to would solve this problem. set an example for new drivers. Senior feels unsafe in Monfort lot
The entire pathway is pitch black a student's right to feel secure and not by Alexandra Pavlakis and winds through a forested area. fear walking to the student parking l o t Although there is one light at the at night. beginning of the path, after the turn I t is Schreiber's duty to make sure When I took a tour of the U n i v e r s i t y there is no other security measure. its students are protected. This should of Pennsylvania campus last year, the In addition to the security aspects be easy when the solution to the prob- number of security measures scared of the problem, during stormy weather lem is simply another light and an me. The campus was crawling with or ice, walking down the stairs in com- emergency phone. After sports, news- emergency phones, security guards, and plete darkness is outright dangerous. paper, drama practice, or yearbook, escort vans. I felt that if a college If someone was to slip and fall, no one many students have to embark upon needed so many safety measures, it would be around and there would be no the long trek down the hill. Making must not be too secure. However, way to get help. Another light would the walk j u s t a little safer will cost despite my yearning for an open ameliorate the problem by making stu- the school district basically nothing but campus, some security measures are dents less weary of the walk and will make a drastic difference in the necessary. less likely to lose their balance. The daily lives of many members of the I feel that there is often a lack of implementation of an emergency phone Schreiber community. security here at Schreiber. No one could be a lifesaver in certain situa- This is a problem that has a simple should feel unsafe leaving the high tions. solution. If faculty or administrativ e school grounds. However, I am afraid to I do not believe that the school members needed to walk down the walk down to Montfort hill at night by should be wired with security cameras, Montfort path, this problem probably myself Unfortunately, I am forced to do or that the doorways should be would have been corrected years ago. so since 1 often work on the newspaper installed with metal detectors. The I am asking the school district to recog- and tend to leave late into the night. need for such measures would make nize this possible hazard and correct it Even when I head down Monfort me believe that Schreiber has a strong before something that could have been with other people, 1 do not fee! secure. enough need to employ them. Yet, it is prevented happens. 8 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 What are trends really worth anyway? Freshman ponders messenger bag trend
beginning ofthe school year I had the impression that that was "in," then one might tend to get a little jeal- ous. Sometimes jealousy can either bring down your by David Silverstein trends would make me cool. But when I walked into Schreiber 1 realized that it was just the opposite. In self-esteem or even break up a friendship. high school people really do not pay attention to what Popularity often determines the latest trends, What is a trend? The dictionary defines a trend as you have or what you own. Most ofthe students accept which is something I totally despise. In middle school, a general movement or a current style, I think that a for who you are. If you are in with the "in c r o w d , " which the hottest best -dressed girl always went out with the trend is something that makes someone look unorigina l is not always the best thing, or you are an independent cocky overconfident guy who went through puberty at and trite, even though the person participating thinks person with your tightly knit group of friends, nobody the age of five. The way it works at Weber is that that they look cool. really cares. 1 guess a portion of what is so-called whatever the "popular" girls wear is what the rest What are the new trends at Schreiber High School "trendy" is liking what you are buy or wear. of the female population ofthe school tries to copy. this year? It depends what you like, whether it i,s baggy I n the ninth grade, it is almost a crime not to own With the boys it is a little different; it is not always jeans and skalingshoes or high boots and Armani pants. a messenger bag. It is like you are breaking the rules clothes everyone has to impersonate but attitude and The accessory that took the Port Washington students or going against the law if y o u still have your old personality. At the end of eighth grade, we had a by .storm this year is the mes.senger bag. backpack from middle school. Let me be rebellious, bunch of boys who all thought they ruled the world You may wonder what exactly a mes.senger bag but 1 like my backpack. Personalty, I think backpacks and girts who looked exactly the same. is. Well, il is a small bag usually with a strap that are ten times more comfortable and a lot less painful. Do you see the damage that trends can do? They goes diagonally across your chest, usually not holding With a messenger hag, the weight of books is always can destroy the way of our world as we know it. I many books or materials. At least forty percent of concentrated on one part of your shoulder, so you can went through three years of middle school always wor- the male and female population uses them this year in barely pick up a pencil to write with by the lime you rying about what 1 l o o k like or how 1 t a l k e d and acted. high school and personally I think that they are gel- get to class. I t was the biggest waste of mental pre-occupation. ting played out. Almost all of them are the same. So Another very important issue about messenger Just try to think of going to school everyday if you what is the big craze? Freshman Crystal Wei states, bags is the brand you buy. I can tell according to the are overweight, or do not have the item that everyone "Since my bag doesn't hold my hooks I constantly have ninth grade girls that the most popular brand to buy else is wearing, one person might ridicule you. Or if to go to my locker and switch the materials 1 need, is Kate Spade, which cost nothing less than eighty a group of people gang up on you and they bash you and since it's the new thing to have [ guess I should dollars for a wallet and go up to two thousand dollars with jokes just so they can have a topic of conversa- keep on using i t . " for suitcases. tion and then in the aftermath you explode with anger 1 am definitely not going to he a hypocrite. The What are the consequences if y o u r are not up to and frustration. In high school you can be who you .social eye has sucked me in many lime.s but most ofthe date with the latest trends? You definitely do not get want to be, do what you like to do, and nobody even time 1 like to think of myselfas an autonomous person, made fun of but if y o u were the only one out your bothers to ask "why?" In other words, it is all right to either it be the clothes I wear or the way I act. In the group of friends that did not have an item or accessory march to the beat of y o u r own drum. Presidential election turns into a popularity contest The lack of focus on ability and ideas by Julia Bernstein is even more upsetting in light of recent events. Yes, Bush might have a friendly personality, but is friendliness going to During the fifth grade student gov- help him if he is faced with a terrorist ernment elections, 1 d i s t i n c t l y remem- situation similar to the one in Yemen? ber my teacher telling us that the Gore might be a great debater, but will election should not be a popularity those skills help him handle a volatile contest. Instead, we should vote leader like the Palestinian Liberation for whomever we felt would do the Organization's Yassir Arafat? These are best job representing us, and whoever the issues voters should be focusing on, made the best speeches on the rele- rether than whether a candidate has vant issues. Of course, since we were the right charisma and appearance to only ten years old at the time, it lead our country. turned into the exact popularity con- Unfortunately, it seems as if this test that my teacher had tried to pre- campaign has merely become the male iT STonv vent. But that was elementary school. counterpart lo this year's Miss America H INCREDIBLEJOURIIE V BEGINS UIITH A Today, it is very disturbing to note Pageant. In the presidential version, ! that the United States of A m e r i c a has the interview contest has fcieen replaced The annual student/faculty degenerated into a group of people by who has a more enticing appearance, CARDBOARD BOAT. with the voting habits of ray fiflh and the swimsuit competition by the Roth Pond RegaUa. The grade peers. And now, in the final suit competition, complete with psycho- rules are simple: alt boats month before the first presidential logical analysis of what a candidate's must be homemade, and election ofthe new century, the focus wardrobe says about him as a person. only six materials can be used - only Iwo of which, duct tape and painl, re-ast watci seems to be more on the personalities Who is responsible for degrading the ofthe candidates than on their plat- face of American politics? The apathy The rewards are better, a chance lo develop skills iai will help you navigau forms. It does not seem to matter to ofthe voters is somewhat to blame, through college. most people that G.W, Bush's Texas but it is not the only culprit. Over- The Ifegalta is a mel^hnr for how we approach education, Jua as faculty a n t executed more people than any other whelmingly, it is the media that has state in the U,S. Yet, political analysts turned the serious business of electing students must work together, the undergraduate experiena must be a coHabora spend hours making dire predictions our leader into a contest of personality. live process between learning and Dfe, of the effect that Al Gore's stiffness By focusing on the candidates them- This environment has led to some of the world's most important discoveries will have on the campaign. selves, not on the positions they support More importantly, it leads to a wonderful college experience. After all, the mon The morning after each debate, the or the way they will be able to respond coverage is not based on what had to a given situation, the media has you leam from the journey, llit more you appreciate the deslinalion. been said, but is on the actions and warped the way Americans are viewing Even in a cardboard boat the appearances ofthe candidates. this election. Instead of being an excit- The media has obviously decided that ing race based on the issues, this elec- STtNY i t is a waste of t i m e to air information tion has turned into nothing more than about tax plans and social security. an exaggerated version of the popu- IBRMK Instead, it focuses on the candidates' larity contests my fifth grade teacher •nS OF ITS C3l Ul ^ 6863 III IV < African American students choose to sit been exposed to the concept of diversity 2000, not 1800! We have entered the on the right hand side of the cafeteria and appreciation for other cultures, new millennium, yet we are still think- by Jamie Sokol and the Hispanics on the left? What whether it has been in a health class ing in the past. After high school, it is about the fact that virtually all or sociology class. However, Schreiber going to be impossible to go through of the Caucasian students convene students have made it all too clear that life without interacting a n d integrating On your next free period, I invite i n the front this informa- with people of other cultures. Part of you all to visit the Schreiber cafeteria. and center tion has gone the high school experience should be Okay, I know this is not the most thrill- of the room? i n one ear and experiencing diversity, y e t most of the ing of places, but I urge you all to go. Clearly, out the other students here have chosen to turn this Before embarking on a twenty-minute a majority For example, experience into a negative one. hunt for a chair, take a good, careful of the stu- during I am a senior, and for the past four look around you. No, I am not suggest- dents have Mental years 1 h a v e seen a dramatic change ing that you enjoy the beautiful scenery. no desire to Health i n Schreiber's community. Our school (Breathtaking, isn't it?l What I am integrate Week last continues to welcome students of dif- hoping you will all do is take a look with other spring, the ferent cultures and backgrounds. How- at the sociological breakdown of our stu- people of Health ever, the problem lies in the fact that I dent body. I will put this in simple different Education have yet to see our administration, stu- terms—take a look at who is sitting cultures and Department dents, teachers, or community take any with who, and where. backgrounds offered a significant action to combat the prob- Schreiber High School, and to some than them- number of lem. A few small steps have been taken; degree Port Washington, prides itself selves. It is j-workshops, but obviously nothing has worked. It on being an extremely diverse commu- only natural i^inciuding was not until my first day of PA Sociol- nity—and I agree that it is. If y o u take that people f one entitled ogy that I ever heard a teacher address a walk down one of our hallways you feel most I 'Cultural the cafeteria issue—and this topic was will easily find at least four or five stu- comfortable Awareness." only visited once. dents with unique ethnic backgrounds. amongst Schreiber is one of the most diverse high Sadly, only Let's face it; society is changing I n fact, this past week when I was those who schools on Long Island, yet students of differ- a minimal faster than anyone could ever imagine. amount of meeting with a college representative share the ent backgrounds do not seem to integrate. Schreiber. and more importantly the she commented on the "wonderful diver* same students United States, is no longer a homo- attended sity" of our school. Obviously, she had upbringing, geneous community. Cultural diversity ity unsur- never walked into our cafeteria. but does this fact justify segregation? this workshop; the majoi^ and awareness is an important frontier talk. The cafeteria says it all. Schreiber 1 cannot read people's minds, but I prisingly opted for the sex that must be explored now. not in the may be one of the most diverse high can hypothesize as to why there seems Intentionally or not, our student near future. High school should be the schools on Long Island, but our student to be such a strong division between body has in essence adapted a time that we learn about the advan- body is perhaps one of the most racist. cultures at Schreiber. At first. I pon- policy of segregation, Nowhere in tages of living in a worldly environ- Is it a sheer coincidence that almost all dered upon the idea of ignorance—but our school rules does it reserve the far ment—not the time to ignore it. Make of the Asian students eat lunch at the I dismissed that idea simply based on end of the cafeteria for Asian students, one of your goals this year to learn far end of the cafeteria? Is it a pure personal experience. 1 k n o w for a fact yet everyone pretty much knows what about someone else's culture. You never accident that a significant amount of that every student at our school has "lines." can be crossed. This is the year know what you might find out. Students urge you to give more thought to college town University, B r o w n University, We have found the whole scholarship directing these concerns to those who MIT. and Boston College. We have process to be quite disturbing. Many will boast their acceptances to schools by Brienne Bell a v i t a and noticed that in our grade a vast major- students who do not necessarily need that they do not have any intention of Alexandra Pavlakia ity of top students are applying to most, financial aid often apply to everything attending. In addition, we are trying to i f not all, of these schools. The problem available to them. Therefore, the top make people realize that in the name Now that the college process is in full lies in the fact that a few seniors actu- 10% of the senior class monopolizes of democracy and liberty where money swing, it is apparent that a large moral ally have their hearts set on one of scholarship oppurtunities that are not should not hinder a student's education, discrepancy exists. Unlike last year these schools. Unfortunately, b e c a u s e need-based. Thus, a few well-off appli- i t is morally wrong to try to squeeze when most seniors actually knew where there are so many Schreiber students cants with the highest grades hoard the unnecessary scholarship money. Schol- they wanted to attend college, this year applying, their chance of getting money that many of their peers need arship money is intended to help a stu- there seems to be a copious amount accepted is greatly minimized. We have to a much greater extent. This seems dent finance a college education, not of indecisive seniors. As a result of come to question the morality of this quite undemocratic. give a well-off family a little bit more this, many of the top students are "Ivy fact. Why should a student who does We are not attempting to money to put toward another Mercedes- hopping.' In other words, many of the not wish to go to a certain school take release our emotions on the few top stu- Benz. students in the top 10% of the senior the place of another applicant who has dents of the school. We are merely class are applying to the same, most been working very hard to attend that prestigious universities simply to see particular university? We would like where they can get in. The ironic aspect to encourage seniors to apply only to of this situation is that most of these schools that they actually have the Arafat is key in the students are applying t o schools t h a t they intention of attending. do not even want to attend. They simply A t a Northwestern University infor- want to keep their options open and be mation session, one of the representa- able to broadcast their acceptances. In Middle East tives made a good point. She encour- I agree with the Clinton a d m i n - addition, this same immoral m i n d s e t can aged all the students to only apply be seen in the scholarship process. istration that the fate of the peace to schools that they would actually be by Danny Morgenroth process lies in the palms of Palestin- The entire a p p l i c a t i o n situation would happy in attending. This seems like a ian leader Yassir Arafat. Israel baa not be quite as bad if a process called difficult concept to many. Yes, students Recent events in the Middle East, already forfeited much of its small "early action" did not exist. Early should have safe schools, as well as such as the murder of two Israeli sol- area of land to Palestine, proving its action (EA), unlike e a r l y decision, is non- target schools and reach schools. How- diers at the hands of a Palestinian intent to cooperate with the peace pro- binding. The difference between EA and ever, no one should have a particular mob. show that violence is continuing ceas. I believe it is unrealistic that regular decision is that EA applications school on his/her list simply to fill one to escalate. This violence is the result Prime Minister E h u d Barak will allow are due earlier and students find out the of these categories. Students should of the deep routed hatred between the Israel to turn over Jerusalem, which school's decision in December instead of apply to a school because they have a Jewish Israelis and the Islamic Pales- contains the most important links to April. The only exception to this is if the valid interest in attending it. If you tinians who are both seeking control the Jewish history and faith, over to student's admission status is deferred to can see yourself attending a university of the Holy City of Jerusalem. There Palestine. the regular admission process. regardless of its reputation, then go have been a multitude of efforts to This year everyone is taking advan- ahead and apply. In that sense, it is The only way that peace will be minimize and hopefully erase the ten- tage of this "phenomenal" process. Five good to keep your options open. restored to the Middle East is if sions between the two forces, but noth- Yassir Arafat becomes leas demanding of the top schools offer this application This entire college admissions pro- ing yet has proven successful. of Israel and learns to compromise. procedure—Harvard College, George- cess brings up another related topic. 10 THE SCHREIBER TIMES LETTERS/EDITORIAL^" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Books do not cause violence Brienne Bellavita The removal of Julia Alvarez's book, any other acts of violence. The printed Sarah Morgan In the Time of the Butterflies, from the text on a page in no way, shape, or form school curriculum has had coverage n the causes a student to take part in an act MANAGING EDITOR news. On October 16, NBC Channel-4 of violence. In addition, it has never Andrew Montalenti News aired a short news brief on the been proven that any books, especially issue. This included selected footage not Julia Alvarez's work, influenced the COPY EDITOR of the Columbine incident that was students from Columbine. Alexandra Pavlakis played directly before and after footage A s an organization that represents the ARTS/GRAPHICS EDITORS of Schreiber. The brief tried to make media, we at the Times are appalled that Vaishali Jain the assumption that such a book may a multi-billion dollar news organization provoke students to do something similar with worldwide recognition, such as the David Krauss to what a few students did in Littleton, National Broadcasting Company, would LAYOUT/DESIGN EDITOR Colorado. stoop down to lurid sensationalism. It is Jon Bond The Schreiber Times strongly believes the responsibility of a news organization to uphold principles of objectivity and truth i n the first amendment of the constitution NEWS EDITORS in delivering information to its audience, and, as we have stated in our previous Caroline Axelrod and this short news brief exaggerated the editorial, is strongly opposed to the Nicole Tingir situation, making things worse than removal of the book from the curriculum. Matt Brod, ass't Furthermore, pinpointing this book as they were. The news story began with the cause of any type of violent act is the lead, "Reading, writing, and bomb- OPINIONS EDITORS absurd. making?" When a news organization Jon Bond trades objectivity for wit, one wonders how People do immoral things by making Jamie Sokol, ass't distorted the media has become. immoral decisions, in Columbine or in FEATURES EDITOR Merve Emre Monfort requires safety revisions Catherine Lennon, ass't The Schreiber Times urges the administra- or snow it is even more likely. If someone A&E EDITOR tion to protect the safety of S c h r e i b e r students fell because it was pitch black or slippery, it Kerry Gibbons by increasing the lighting and installing would be hard to get help. In a d d i t i o n , it is not an emergency phone on the pathway to safe to walk alone in a dark, vacant, forested SPORTS EDITORS Montfort. When students are rushing to get area. Simply because faculty members do William Kang to class on time, even during the day, the not use this path does not mean it should Timothy Koo pathway is dangerous. It is easy to slip and be overlooked. Immediate revision is called Dave Whittemore fall in normal conditions, but during rain for. poll shows neglect of democracy COMPUTER MANAGERS Times Andrew Montalenti The Schreiber Times administered an election by the student body, especially in terms of the Jeff Nevins, ass't pool to a random poll of Schreiber students on state senate race. In this race, the largest number Gopal Vemuri, ass't October 16 during first period classes. This survey of student responses indicated no preference. The asked students to indicate their preferences for student body should be concerned with who is BUSINESS MANAGERS president, senate, and state senate. The student representing them in the state senate. The issues could choose one of the major party candidates, that these state senators represent are directly Rafi Rabin-Havt choose a third party candidate, or indicate no relevant to this particular state. Students should Jesse Schenendorf preference. be concerned as to the candidate who will represent The Times is appalled by the apathy expressed the future of the state and the country. X PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Ira Glasser Empathy and courtesy encouraged of students WEB PAGE EDITORS In the last issue of the The Schreiber TYmes, an teacher should not drink the water because of the Andrew Montalenti article appeared in the News section concerning chemical reaction, the students should have informed an incident in which a student placed calcium in a the teacher of what had happened. Instead, after class, Gopal Vemuri teacher's drink. The article commented on the danger the teacher was forced to discretely ask a student who STAFF Mu Bcnulfin, Eliubelh Brewster, Hiltio of calcium in iU pure state. Although the class was had placed the calcium in her drink. Even if a student Brtvi«r, AdAm CArrtm, JUIIARA C«ld. SATTI Eichner present when the student placed the chemical in the did not want to reveal the identity of the student Victoria Febrer, Cathy Fr«daUkit. Chns LaBanca. who had placed the calcium in the drink, someone CAren Schcpp. David Silvenlein. and Gillian Wan drink, no one spoke up and stopped the student. ihauer. Even if the students thought it was obvious that the should have spoken up. KFPORTKRS' Jutia Bemstein, Bnca Bunlen. Suiy ThH, Riteah Chatwrjee. M"" Chin, Christine Choe. Jenny Gamell. Josh Gelb, JesBica Gross. Ryan Times Policy Statement Hara. Rebecca Henderson, Car> James. Jason Times commends Amnesty Int'l r^r hfi^ rjmx* pnmai-) |nfr>HT n Ui infnrm iit tndrt* QJ Kanf. Stephen Kim, Beth Ann Masank. Jenna Mil- liLo. Raphi Rabin-Kavl, Cat Senators, Max Sokol, The Schreiber Times staff would like to commend Amnesty Min Suh. David Sitverslein. Kenn Weinberg, and 7^1* Tmn will rapeit all IMWI amrsKly hflUBEl^ ud ffir^ Johanna Wong International for its promotion of the child soldiers issue. Members of Up'r >L1I nDE fivt prrftrtDH ta tny fTDUP f ladlvLduit Wf WLIL r*Bp«r Chr igMA ui all infOfniHilan •nurcn uid mnji mrrVrt wL|l b« the dub dressed up in army outfits in an attempt to spread awareness c^rpm»d promptLj Publiitud by the nudent body of Paul D. Schreiber Higl Kill pnoE iLtbmiliMl m«tftnJtU « itv h*hu oi" th«r qunlit^ throughout the school. Many students are unaware that 300,000 • nd •4iliiificann< mi dELcmiLnvd by IKB vdLlnn of ihti ptibtiCIElDit School. Lellen to the editor >bould be addressed lo T^i juveniles, some as young as six, are currently forced to fight and The HJJtar* rf**rrt lb* nghi la pnnl. nfutt to prinl. Of return *ny ScVirtiArr TimrK, 101 C»mpu« Drive, Pnrl Washincion kxta^Liiivd mftitfiBli TSc •dllOTf mito rmnr Ehr nght lo vdil Uty New York 11060. The editon rwrve the n^ t to refuse njhmitvd anirlvB kil] in more than thirty countries around the world. The United pnnt, edit, return, or not return Any •ubmitled material W* will priFti T by Andrew Montalenti and Josh Brandstadter I f you mention Ralph Nader to some- one in Schreiber, you are lucky if you get a response like, "Oh. he's that guy who wants to legalize pot, right?" Most people do not even know Ralph Nader is running for president. In f a c t , most people do not even know Ralph Nader can run for president. But it i s n o t their fault. Nader is not spoon-fed to the public by a corporation- controlled media. Nader is a distin- guished lawyer and an anti-corporation fighter. He is running for president as Ralph Nader on stage after the dramatic introduction by Michael Moore. Confetti still falling to the ground, the Green Party candidate. On October 13, Nader sold out Madison Square Nader tried to calm down the c h e e r i n g audience so he could begin his hour-long speech. Garden, at over 15,000 people for the largest political rally of Election 2000. next morning. are ideologically very similar and that exactly the same. F6r e x a m p l e . Gore Yet, the a r t i c l e in The New York Times The event itself was a two-hour enter- i n terms of the actions they will actually claims to be different f r o m George 'Drug- covering the rally was less than a t h i r d of tainment bonanza, featuring multimedia take to change this country, virtually free since i*?5. 1976" Bush on t h e issue a page buried deep within the paper. presentations of Nader's merits a n d the same. At first I myself really did not o f how to deal with our nation's o i l believe it; b u t a couple depletion; taking the e n v i r o n m e n t a l days after the Nader approach. However. Gore actually owns Rally, watching part hundreds of thousands of dollars in slock of the third debate, i n Occidental Oil, one of our nation's larg- i t clicked. Let me est oil suppliers. Occidental executives explain: have made generous $10,000 contribu- Ideology: First off, tions to the G o r e campaign. Further- boy George and Al Bore more, in 1997, Gore's administration have the exact same sold land to Occidental Oil constituting views on the death pen- the largest privatization of federal land alty, social security, in history. military spending, free The point here is that they are the Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder giving his performance of Bob Dylan's hit, "Times they trade, and campaign same for one real reason: they answer to are a'changin." Vedder stated that he did so "with the a u t h o r ' s permission." His finance reform. Gore the same people; big business is the big performance was followed by a three-minute standing ovation from the crowd. and Bush are also ideo- campaign contributor. How c a n either logical ly similar on one of them truly represent the people other issues such as i f both get their campaign money from Nader is up against nearly impossible Michael Moore comically speaking of education. But isn't Bush in favor of the same place? Wouldn't i t b e nice if we odds. The two f r o n t - r u n n e rs for the how Bush and Gore agreed thirty-two vouchers and Gore in favor of alleviating at least had another choice on the ballot presidency—a Democrat and a Repub- times during their supposed "debates." the college tax? While this is true, as where the c a n d i d a t e would not accept lican, a "Gush" and a "Bore"-—have The two hours of entertainment w a s NBC's Truthbusters reported, Gore and any donation greater than one h u n d r e d all of the play. The corporations that directly followed by confetti falling control these two candidates are the from the c e i l i n g as Moore same corporations that have the power introduced the s t a r of the to control the media. Noam Chomsky, a show to the crowd (see noted sociopolitical critic and professor back page. 1 at MIT. once said, "that's t h e whole point When Nader came out, of corporatization—to try to remove the he gave a one-hour speech. public from making decisions over their This in essence converted own fate, to limit the p u b l i c arena, to a large percentage of the control opinion, to make sure that the room into Green Party dev- fundamental decisions that determine otees. He objectively a n d how the world is g o i n g to be run—which effectively ripped apart includes production, c o m m e r c e , distribu- Bush and Gore's beliefs tion, thought, social policy, foreign policy, so that even Republicans everything—are not in the h a n d s of the walked out o f the event public, but rather i n the hands of highly with a tear in their eye—a Ani DiFranco gives her anticipated performance for the NYC crowd. This was the concentrated private power." tear of betrayal. highlight of the show as DiFranco sang her songs with political overtones. Despite the s u p p o rt Nader received at the s u p e r - r a l l y , such as that of Bill TWEEDU-DEEJUID Murray, T i m Robbins, Ani DiFranco, and Bush's plans lack any significant increase dollars; who cannot be bought? Just Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, the candidate TWEEDU-DUM i n funding for education. Furthermore, another choice besides these two losers; Bush's plan involves taking money away that's a l l . did not receive mention on any major Bush and Gore the same? Can't be! from public schools toward vouch- television networks. His rally was A notion unbeknownst to m a i n s t r e a m ers making public schools worse, broadcast only on C-SPAN at 4a.m. t h e politics is that overall Bush and Gore and Gore's plan to s a v e the college- bound $10,000 is completely false "I'm roting Nader. since everything except e i g h t - h u n - Sonic .say that's a dred dollars is already given to n-astcd vote. I ask students under current law. Ralph Nader ts t h e only candidate of the those people to tell three to actually increase funding their candidate to for education significantly, which he can do since he is also the only come down and tell George W. Bush is shown in all of his two- one of the three not beefing up me I'm irasting my our already billion-dollar military dimensional glory. This cartoon short was rote; t}ecaase I don't spending. played prior to the ceremonies. think those people I must concede that there are should be in charge."* ideological some differences between All photos/graphics by the two c a n d i d a t e s . Nevertheless, in Andrew Montalenti Bill Murray talks passionately of Nader. how they will act a s president, they a r e ^4 P o 1 CAMP 7 Student bo Election 20 PRES Schreibers marching band partlcipales In the Pride In Port parade. The marching band performed last Monday. October 23, at Carnegie Hail. • AL GORE G.W. BUS] SENATOR IH. CLINTON aRlCKLAZIO OTHEK _J NONE Governor (li'orge W. Bush. S.l^ dMM by Brlenne Bellavita didates in Ihird parties while 11% and Sarah Morgan cated that ihey had no preference as future prfpident. The senate responses indicated The Schrriber Times administered an 47.2'!^ voted for Republican candidati election poll to first period classea in order Laiio whilf 41.4^ voted for Democra to draw conclusions as to the political opin- ary Clinton. 1.41t chose other candj ions of the student body on Octol>er 16. while 101 had no preference. The election ballot featured questions State ^natorial responaes indi regarding a student's preference as to pres- that 33.4'^ voted for Democrat John E ident, senator, and state senator in the while 28.6% voted for Republican M upcoming 2000 elections. The calculated Balboni. 36.6%af students polled indi Sophomore Ann Sautkuils sucessfulty dodges the Seaford percentages were taken from a random pool no preference while 1.4t voted for of two hundred ninety students in grades candidates. offense. She has twen an integral part of the Port squad. nine through twelve. These results provide I n terms of this random pool, a p( only 8 glimpse of the opinions of Schreiber nent number of Btudents indicated nc Btudents and do not necesBarily represent erence for state senator. It is unfort the views of the entu-e student body. that the student body is so largely In terms of the presidential candidates, thetic as to who will represent its ' Ail drawings and graphics tiy Hillary Broder. Vaishali Jain. 60.71 chose Democratic Vice President Al in the state senate. Of these student David Krauss, and Andrew Montalenii Gore, while 23.1% dtoee Republican l^iuis majority had a preference for pre&idi 'AIGN 90 O )dy polled on OOO SIDENT Trick or Treat b y Jenna Milillo Halloween has always been a time for pranks, candy, and fake horror As I have grown, t h e things that I've done in cel- ebration of Halloween have drastically transformed. However, I will always remember my past Halloweens. When I was a little girl, my frienda and I would dress up as animals, princeaaea, and action figures. My friends and I went from houst- to house in our little costumes chanting "trick-or- treat." In response to our sweet and sometimes scary faces, neighbors would hand us a candy bar or two. Yet I never thought that Halloween was about the candy or the costumes. Instead, Halloween meant going upstate to pick pumpkins w i t h my cous- ins, and returning to carve outrageous expressions into them. The enchantment of the bright pumpkins sitting in front of the house gave me a magical feeling. These customs did not last forever The school parades and trick-or-treating during light hours slowly became a thing of the OTHER Jj NONE past. My friends and I moved to bigger and better ideas. We would choose a specific theme to dress up as, and we went trick- or-treating as a large group. In fifth grade, my friends and I dressed up as the cast from the Wizard of Oz. Although we were STATE SENATOR stimulated by the idea of going out on our own, it felt slightly awkward. It was the tirst Halloween that 1 spent away from my parents and sister. Nevertheless, the night turned out to be fun. As middle school approached, the option of wearing a costume to school embarrassed me. Nonetheless, my friends and I chose subtle costumes. For instance, in sixth grade we were babies, and another year we decided to be black cats. As 1 l o o k back into the yearbook at photographs of us all dressed up, I remember why 1 did it. Instead of everyone wearing j e a n s and T-shirts to school, it was a change in style and mood. To my surprise, t e a c h e r s still dressed up even after I left ele- I J . BROOKS • M. BAUONI _ OTHER NONE mentary school. In m i d d l e school, my math teacher once dressed %dioee can- candidate, with a fewer penxntage indicat- will also vote for a Democrat in senate and up as a princess. Although we had to accomplish work, that day e U» indi- ing a preference for senator. state senate races. The same is true for the was a little more exciting than usual. ars as to Che Republican candidates. However, many stu- Of the students that indicated •• pref- The miraculous feeling of Halloween is the same everywhere erence for president, the majority also did dents who voted for Democrat Gore did not Ikated that not indicate a preference for senator and vote for Democrats Clinton and Brooks. for me. Although I miss the feeling of trick-or-treating until dusk •didate Rick state senator. It is interesting to note that In this instance, the senate candidates with my parents and sister, my new Halloween experiences are imocrat Hill- a noticeable number of students had no were usually the source of confusion. Many still fiin and enjoyable ones. Whether you are two or twenty-two, r condidalM preference for president but did indicate a who voted for Gore and Brooks did not vote the tradition and thrill of Halloween should always remain. choice senaler or state senator. It seems for Clinton, their associate Democrat. Like- •9 tDdicatad odd that students who are apathetic as to wise, many students who voted for Bush John Brooke who leads our country do care about our and Balboni did vote for Clinton, despite [can Michael individual state's well being. It is discour- the fact that she belongs to the Democratic aging that BO many students were non- led indicated party. chalant as to the candidates for all three ed for other The responses to this survey indicate upcoming elections. Whether this indifTer- that students tend to look at the views of ence is a result of lack of interest or lack tA. a preemi- individual candidates rather than restrict- of knowledge of the candidates cannot be aled no pref- ing their vote to candidates ID a p a r t i c u l a r determined. unfortunate party. Itisencouragingthatthesestudents largely apa- Another interesting factor in this poll do not always limit their views, but look at its viewH was that a majority of students did not a candidate's platform, among other factors students, the follow party lines. It is often predicted that when deciding for whom to vote. presidential those who vote for a Democrat for president THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. 2000 Student adjusts to Schreiber environment by Sheldon Wong people running around back and forth in were the high-rise buildings? Where and out of skyscrapers. When I stand on were the karaoke bars? What happened the streets of New York I can sometimes to the red taxis waiting for passegers? As the plane shilled in the sicy due imagine myself walking down Wan Chai 1 figured that I would just have to go to turbulence, the flight attendant or Central. Even though the people and to Manhattan i n announced that the passengers should culture may seem different, from the order to see those stay in their seats and buckle up. As the outside, on the inside, both cities share things again. attractive flight attendant stood in front the same world. When the of the microphone and spoke in three After our flight, my parents and I first day of school different languages. 1 quickly buckled caught a cab and arrived home late at came I was up. A flight from Tokyo to New York night. We decided that the next couple blasted with is a fourteen-hour ride, so wearing a of days would be a good time for me excitement and seat belt the whole time was not very to register at Paul D. Schreiber High arrived at school comfortable. School. We made an appointment to at7:30AM. Idid The only thing that 1 e n j o y e d on that see the Schreiber guidance counselor, not know anyone plane trip was the night view of New M r Hinchliffe. Luckily for me, my last that day so I York City. The scene was fabulous; I had school, Hong Kong International School, just chilled next a clear view of the busy city. The lights did a fantastic job of transferring my to the classroom grew bigger and brighter as the plane grades and transcript. I had to take two door of my first approached closer and closer. It lowered freshmen classes in order to meet the period class. I itself from the dark, friendly skies. I graduation requirements. Later that felt like a pump- excitedly jumped out of my seat once the afternoon I was taken on a tour around kin in a cabbage seat belt sign turned off. As 1 w a l k e d off the school. Schreiber looked very farm. Every- the plane 1 noticed some m a j o r difTerences confusing, with the "science wing" and thing was new between Hong Kong and New York. One the classrooms scattered all over to me. 1 was difference was the size of everything, like O n my way home,from Schreiber. thankful I did houses, ears, and even people. I noticed several differences between not get lost, but Although Hong Kong and New York Hong Kong and New York. Walking out I was totally City are located at different ends of the of Schreiber, I entered Port Washington. exhausted afler world, they are just like brother and Subway was across from Schreiber my first day at a sister They both have busy streets and instead oftall high-rise buildings. Where new school. Afler a week of school, stu- dents started asking my name and I got to know a couple of stu- dents. As I intro- duced myself to them and t o l d t h e m Student finds that entering a new environment and where I was from, i school is a trying experience. usually received a question like, "Where Aftermore than a month of school, is Hong Kong?" 1 was shocked because things are starting to get better. I am America, especially New York, is one of fighting to get to know more and more the busiest and most advanced places people from the class of 2003. School TKe Dolphin Bookshop i n the world and one would expect in New York is not all that different that people would know about different 941 Port Washington Bouevard than other schools that 1 h a v e attended. regions of the world. Groups are usually formed in the school Port Washington, NY 11050 As far as 1 could understand, there and I guess I just have to try to find the are few people from Hong Kong in Port right group. In many schools that I have 516-767-2650 Washington. The largest minority group attended I was never really in a group. of Asians in the school are Koreans. I was usually friends with everyone and Sitting restlessly all by myself at a table, was the guy that you would say "good We have the review books in that you need: I did not feel very comfortable at lunch. morning" to in the morning and say People would c o n s t a n t l y ask me if anyone "goodbye" to at the end of the day. Let's Review Chemistry was using the extra chairs at my table. I Although Schreiber is very difTerent Let's Review Physics would reply 'no' and rather than j o i n i n g compared to my old school. 1 still ei\joy me, someone would grab a chair and pull it. Having to leave all my good friends All Regents Review Test and Answer Books it over to another table of t w e n t y riotous, and my girlfriend behind whom 1 had fun-loving people. I felt kind of sad when A P Review Books known for a long time was a really this happened. I never really thought hard thing to do. But I guess I will SAT II Review Books this would ever happen to me. 1 had start over and get to know people from plenty of friends in Hong Kong but now scratch again. I was "the stranger." I hoped everything Sat Prep Books: would be okay after a couple of weeks of school. Kaplan, Barron's, Gruber's 10 Real SATs and 10 Real SAT IPs Cliff Notes are also available. iiemember we're here for you! If we're out of stock, ive usually can restock it for you in a day or two. Dpen 9:00AM-7:00PM weekdays 3pen 9:00AM-6:00PM Saturday !^losed Sunday *open 12-5 during the Christmas holidays Student reports that there are many similarities b e t w e e n New York and Hong Kong. THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000 15 Student encourages reflection on childhood by JeuleaCh'OM As I sat in my room studying for a receut math teat, m y eyes began to drift upward to the shelves lining my walls, .ooking at the ejection of items! had placed there, my mind wandered as I recalled the occasions associated vrith each mcanento. I remembered the day ice cream cone fima a kindergarten art project, the cutout orchestras were composed not only of ideas and explore new areas of by Sam Eichner the average string instruments of today, music. That way, music will but also of guitars. become less of a monotonous This year, S c h r e i b e r ' s string orchestra Even today there are several examples subject, and actually something has decided on an original idea that of orchestras containing guitars. The that everyone can eryoy accord- difTers from the average orchestra! Brian Setzer Orchestra is a prime ing to their own tastes. It is on arrangement. In an effort to incorporate example. This orchestra is composed of this basic idea that different a variety of instruments and expand the one main guitarist, Brian Setzer, along groups will be able to expand horizons of the orchestra, Mr. Mooney, with a full string orchestra. Many their musical experiences. the orchestra teacher, has decided to other bands like The Who and Bush The interesting part of music allow two of his students, Oki Ishikawa perform their songs with orchestral is that it is able to change and and Sam Eichner. to play guitar in the accompaniments from older bands. transform into something dif- orchestra. These two students have been One of the main things that pushed ferent, and what better way to allowed to play a piece of their choice on Mr. Mooney to use guitars in orchestra transform orchestral music than guitarwith an orchestral accompaniment was "the opportunity to play popular by adding in a contemporary written by Mr Mooney. music that everyone can relate to.' He instrument that is usually not When asked how he feels about the also feels that this original idea will be a used in such a genre of music. presence of guitars in an orchestra. Mr. great success and if possible would like Although you can read an entire Mooney replied that i t is a very good idea, to do it as often as possible. book on this subject, the only way The Brian Setzer Orchestra illustrates but it has been done before for literally I n general, pre-existing musical to get a real feeling of original what Mr. Mooney hopes to accomplish by hundreds of years. Fifteenth century organizations should be open to new idea is to witness it in action. adding guitars to the Schreiber orchestra. THE SCHREIBER TIMES FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000 ( f -b ) T h o m a s D i N a p o l i s e t s f o r t h h i s i d e a s b e f o r e a g r o u p o t P o r t W a s h i n g t o n c i t i z e n s . J e r o m e G a i i u s c t o l i s t e n s i n t h e b a c k g r o u n d , n e x t t o I a n Ja y, M o d e l C o n g r e s s P r e s i d e n t . Model Congress hosts town meeting with State assembly candidates discussing issues be revamped" he stated firmly. He then Furthermore, he strongly sanctioned believedthatstudentsshouldhaveaccess increased testing for both children and to information and academic freedom, by Merve Emre went on to explain the necessary steps to accompHsh a revolution in educational teachers to raise the quality of education including a program w h e r e students have processes. His plan includes focusing and enhance teacher training. involvement in the textbook selection. With the presidential elections are on Long Island with school tax relief Model Congress advisor Mr. Harry However, he also recognized the fact so foremost in our minds, the Model and reduction and a definite increase Anderson turned the discussion to the that the more students were restricted Congress hosted a joint .speaking of in state aid to spur on the passing of topic of vouchers and asked for candidates Thomas DiNapoli and Jerome larger bonds for building extensions and the viewpoints on the issue. Mr. Galluscio this past week, to remind Port smaller classroom size. In reference to Galluscio hesitatingly took the ao L 7 1 r Washington of the election for state state interference, he strongly criticized middle road in stating that he Schools are not a place for assembly These opponents summarized the penalization of a school district such was not opposed to or in favor experimentation because they the essential points of the topics of as Schreiber, because of the high test of and that he needed further could fail " education and environmental concerns, scores and a specific income bracket in documentation in order to form 11 the denial of aid. an opinion. He adamantly -Jerome GalluSClO ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mm In reference to envi- stated, "Schools are not a place a If , 1 ,r . ronmental protection, he for experimentation because .. .public schools are the great discussed the region of con- they could fail." He proposed from access to the book, the more their equalizers in American society." taminated soil by Lake Suc- his own plan of tax deduction on private curiosity would rise to discover the —Thomas DiNapoli cess, strongly advocating schoolsinthecasethatprivateschooisdid context. If students believed it was the interference of the state not provide equal educational opportuni- an overreaction to the situation, he —government to aid the town ties for students. Mr. DiNapoli countered suggested formulating petitions and of North Hempstead in pur- this in stating that he was absolutely appealing before the School Board twoissuesthatbothstudentsandparents chasing and cleaning the area, opposed to vouchers and that it under- meeting. Mr Galluscio who added that are most able to relate. Mr, DiNapoli addressed similarpoints mined the viability of the public school he was against any form of censorship The night began with Mr. Galluscio of interest in his introductory speech, system. He recognized the burden of reiterated these feelings, speaking about his history. Throughout his seventh year represented the public school in that they were unable to Mr. Anderson introduced the final his career as a social studies, he adopted region in the state assembly, he wished be selective about the attending s t u d e n t s issue of the night: party politics. Mr a focused awareness on the limitations to make further advances in education, whereas private schools are able to pick Galluscio once more took the middle of rights of children, and decided to turn environmental issues, and health care, and choose. Furthermore, he discussed road in stating that he did not believe to a career of law. specifically dealing His plans for education were similar the belief that public schools are the he could tie himself down to one party, with child abuse. However, during this to Mr. Galluscio's plan in that he believed great equalizers in American society, although his ideas were fundamentally period he decided that politics would give [t was the state government's primary He concluded with stating that vouchers Republican, and that Mr DiNapoli held him the advantage of helping a multitude responsibility He supports investing in only serve to accelerate thedecline of the a strong disadvantage because of his of people at one time, and for the past an early childhood education, including public school system. responsibility to a particular party. three years he has devoted his time to recognizing and targeting early remedial The concluding portion of the evening Mr. DiNapoli then explained that his managing his campaign. help and increasing opportunities for featured questions by the audience, interests and priorities strongly lie with The issues tai^eted by Mr. Galluscio education previous to kindergarten. He Sophomore Julia Bernstein then asked Democratic Party but he is open to the carry the message that increased state proposed a special grant of five billion for the opinions of the candidates on the viewpoints of all society members. He aid is needed for progress to occur in dollars to increase in state aid, additional recent Julia Alvarez book banning. Mr memorably ended the night by quoting education and environmental preserva- money for teacher reimbursements, and DiNapoli supported the School Board's PresidentTnimani'^otelikeaDemocrai, tion. "The educational system needs to aid to increase the amount of classrooms. right to interfere in what is taught but so you can live like a Republican." THE SCHREIBER TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 page 17 One-Acts Festival presented three full evenings of comedy very funny in his role as the woman's hand became the "Jewish Mother" The outstanding cast, starring junior by Melissa Uyman boss. Seniors Kate Lazarovic and Gillian incarnate. Entertaining at first, this Josh Gelb as the title character, Gamell Muller, who played Kutner's coworkers, got a little old after a while, especially as his suspicious drama-queen wife, and were great as well. But the play's with the bad puns, such as, "Why do senior Kerry Gibbons as a Romanian This year's annual One-Acts, pre- funniest element was the secretary, you always have to make everything journalist, got lost in the chaos and silly sented by the Schreiher Drama Club, played by deadpan junior Max Esgrow. so complex, Oedipus?" Junior Laura physical comedy of the play. Freshman hit the stage on Friday, Saturday and His delivery of lines such as, "Hello Miss Silver was excellent as the sarcastic Ashley Gamell Sunday October 20. 21, and 22. The six Porter, how may I kiss your ass today." blind prophet. Tiresius, and senior Eden was very funny plays. Just Be Frank. Labor Day, Slop- was hilarious. Kasle was very good as Oedipus' adviser in her silent Culture, Oedi, Medea, and An Episnde The second play. Labor Day. brought and brother-in-law, Creon. Senior Rvan role as in the Life of an Author, made a terrific a more serious element to the One-Acts. Behar was also quite funny as the town photogra- line-up for a great night of hilarious Mr Mark Gamell, the supervisor of the crier The direction included some very pher, plac-I comedy. Drama Club, directed the play. Senior clever touches, including blackboards ingGelbin The first play was Just Be Frank, a Suzanne Davis was excellent as the lead, complete with smiley faces wheeled out odd posi- funny, but deldeliverini g a powerful monologue of the wings to show OediiTus' changing tions from not side-, about the passage of time that approval ratings. time to s p 1 i t -J would have made Madonna's The fifth and funniest play, Medea time, and hair stand on end. combined great writing, outrageous junior Jes- Senior Jenny Gamell, a acting, and beautiful direction. Junior sica Ansel veteran of the Schreiber Josh Gelb proved himself as skillful made for an stage, directed the third in the director's chair as he is on the e X c e 11 e n and, in my opinion, the stage, and senior Kerin Weinberg was teary-eyed Mi best, of the One-Acts. fabulously extravagant as Medea herself. F r e n c The play. Stop Culture, Sweeping dramatically across the stage, maid begins with two guys, she screamed lines like, "I want to kill How- played by the remark- my childreni I want to sleep with my able junior Josh Ber- brother! I need a creative outlet for all nhard and the scant- this anger!" Weinberg went all out, and ily clad senior Drew was hysterical. Just as funny, were the DiFonzo-Marks, sit- four girls of the chorus. "We are so upset ting on a couch dis- we speak in unison," cried sophomores cussing their favorite Katie Hartman, Jamie Ormont, and TV shows. Freshman Vanessa Shkuda, and junior Katie Anushka Peres was Lagana. I-agana's anguished wailing extremely convincing about the "Looms of Ida" was a high as a frazzled but philo- point of the play. Freshman Jimmy Senior DiFonzo-Marks deliv- sophical twenty-some- Thompson was great as the messenger, ers an incredible performance in Junior Josh Gelb and senior Jenny Gamell wore thing dreading a job and sophomore Evan Jay was very funny the One-Acts Festival. Here, rn "noses" in their play, An Episode in the Life of interview, and senior as Jason. Medea's cheating husband. Slop-Culture, he gives his inter- an Author Here, the two open the scene with a Michelle Glasser played But the climax was most definitely the pretation of Gilligan's Island. heated argument between husband and wife. her friend, Difonzo- appearance of a tutu Deus Ex Machina, ever, the cast could not really save the Marks' sister. The come- played by senior Josh Hyman, who outdid play from itself However. An Episode satire of office politics. The lead role, dic timing and acting in this play were himself in this role. Standing on an in the Life of art Author had many funny played by senior Maura Kutner, was a amazing, as was the writing. Also, to add unsteady-looking ladder, the angel put moments, the best of which came at conceited worn an who declared that when to the overall greatness, DiFonzo-Marks everything to rights: Jason's mistress, the end. In a surprise finish that was a she runs the company, she would demand pulled his pants down. Debbie, was dead, and Jason had been tribute to the hard work of Mr Gamell lobotomized. The short song-and-dance that all of her workers be completely Although Oedi was amusing, I did and Victor Gelb, a cascade of water fell finale that followed was a credit to Gelb's honest at all times. When her coworkers not think it was as streamlined as from the ceiling, drenching J. Gelb. chOT^graphy and sense of humor. This start saying exactly what is on their the other One-Acts. Junior Henry The plays came together to produce reporter almost peed in her pants. minds, however, the audience sees that Mage I directed the a perfect selection of One-Acts for the this may not be such a good idea. Senior play, which starred Directed by Mark Gamell, An Episode Schreiber audience. I was happy to enjoy Steven ^^^^^^^ Peluso, who seniorsTylerDzier- in the Life of an Author was a little dis- this hilarious and surprising event each directed . zawski as Oedipus appointing. of its three nights. t h e and Julie Goldin play, as his wife and was' mother, Jocosta. Dzierza- wski was funny in his role, but his acting was Slop-Culture, directed by senior Jenny Gamell, was one of unspec- many hits of the evening. Here, junior Josh Bernhard, and tacular. ie evening's second play. Labor Day, laid a more serious note. In this senior Drew DiFonzo-Marks tell Freshman Anushka Peres Goldin, on scene, freshmen Elaine Bensen, Jackie Marx, Ariela Wurtzet, and senior the other about the facts of life. Stephanie Borrls play a game. 18 THESCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27, 2000 Movie Reviews The Contender is j u s t another political thriller the way h e w a l k s and acts, yet arrogant and narrow-minded in his ideals, and b y Josh Bern hard disturbing to t h e a u d i e n c e in h i s scheming and conniving. and Andrew Montalenti Sometimes J : Well, depending on the political The newest "political thriller" to hit you can persuasion of t h e audience. the screen. The Contender, presents the issue of a female vice-president. The A: Yeah, but he w a s p l a y e d so welt that vice-president designate, played by Joan assassinate i n the end I almost pitied him. That was Allen, is Senator Hanson, is the daughter one thing the script did correctly. And, of a Republican politician who crossed a leader on Jeff Bridges, he was s o perfectly cast party lines during her senator term, and played the part so w e l t that it made becoming a Democrat. The president, the movie worth the eight dollars a n d Jeff Bridges, selects Senator Hanson over without firing fitly cents I had t o dish out f o r it. He Governor Hathaway, the first choice in had the charisma of FDR, t h e took of the public e y e . a shot. JFK, and Peters as his leadmg lady, nothing could but there is another wonderful rendition a movie, especially those in the likes of by Josh Gelb ameliorate this completely helpless on the devil from Damn Yankei-s. If you Carrie and The Witchesof Eastwick. are musical. Later in t he nineties Big, the have seen any classic musical theatre just not made for the stage. Before this During the golden age of Hollywood Tom Hanks film about the boy who from the non-fllm era. you have seen The reali/.ation hits not only the writers and it was c o m m o n lo adopt the newest successfully wished to he big, became Witches of Eastwick: The Musical. True composers hut the g e n e r al public, we Broadway musicals to the silver screen. a musical with music and lyrics by it was enjoyable, hut original? Well, that must deal with the full frontal male Nowadays, it seems Richard Maltby and David is a different story. nudity of TAcFu// Monfy. and the leisure that it is the complete Shire, Sporting a chorus A musical can successfully be made suilsof Saturday Night Fever. We must op[)osite. While writ- of children as well as a into a movie as seen by Oklahoma or hope that later in our lives we will ers for today's movies skateboard ballet, this musi- Singing m the Rain, because it can be not have to sit through Mallrats the flourish with semi- cal became one of the biggest extended into a larger scale event. But extravagan/a and Terminator III: This original screenplays box office flops ever. I aren't all movie plots In today's theatre, there remakes of other movie are musical adaptations of Meet the Parents" hits the box office plots?*, the Broadway movies on every street. Fool- musical writers, com- loose, the show which only posers, and lyricists draws teeny hoppers who like get more mileage out o f that name by Laura Silver seem to be looking for to see men in tight pants do then you would believe), played in an ideas at the nearest splits, Saturday Night adorably hapless manner by Ben Stiller, Blockbuster Video. ¥ Feuer, which should While many of us try to go through and his girlfriend to whom he plans to life with a blas^ attitude toward propose, Pam Byrnes, played by Ten Beginning in the * have closed a long ^^••••^ \ A have c pretty much everything, even the most Polo. Pam takes Greg to meet h e r eighties, when it was time ago, and apathetic among us would have to parents in a weekend which proves difficult to find people f)hl^^% \X-.timcomine g to Broad- admit there is something neat in seeing Murphy's Law to its f u l l e s t extent: if creative enough to \ - way this year. our own town in a movie. "Meet t h e something can go wrong it will, and write original musicals, with the excep- >\ ^ The Full Parents," directed by Jay Roach, is worth if something cannot go wrong, it will tion of Stephen Sondheim and certain I Monty. seeing merely for t h e car chase scene anyway. Through the unbelievable others, writers and c o m p o s e r s began u which down our very own Main Street and the number of unfortunate coincidences looking for their material at the cinema 3 proudly panorama shot of Louie's Restaurant, in the movie. Pam's parents. Jack and down the street. Outof thesecamecertain f includes which elicited the most enthusiastic Dina. played by the gruff Robert De successes such as. Jerry Herman's La full fron- response of the night in the theatre in Niro and Blythe Danner, are convinced Cage Aux Follea, based on a French movie tal male nudity. l^Shouigirls. the musical, which I viewed the movie. The fact that Greg is everything from a pot head to of the same title. This eventually became coming next? And can anyone ignore the it has genuinely fiinny moments and is a sadomasochist. This is not exactly the basis for the hilarious Nathan flow of Disney cartoons made musical an enjoyable light comedy is even more a ground-shaking, momtentous movie, Lane, Robin William's comedy The extravaganzas such as The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast"? of an incentive to go see it. but it i s a perfectly etyoyable way to Birdcage. Most of the attempts, however, spend an hour and forty-five minutes The audience is introduce d to Greg to "musicalize" films have not been as ['resently, in London, a new musical of your time. successful. movie is running that is supposedly Focker (and trust me when 1 s a y they The greatest flop in all of musical coming overseas rather soon. The piece theatre history is entitled Carrie. It is the "musicalization" of The Witches of is based on the Stephen King movie of Eastwick. This dark comedy, originally the same name. Not only did it include starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan overly tacky music trying to simulate the Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeifer. has now been turned into a lovely romp through Edward D. Pakel extremely two dimensional teenagers, but barrels of real pig's blood was dumped every musical ever imagined. Not only is on the paranormal heroine directly before there trouble in river city in this musical. Attorney At L a w the climax of the play, where she kills The Contender Review all of her peers. The play did have a 20 Guilford Road celebrity to keep ticket sales up, the {cont'd from page 18) veteran actress Betty Buckley, but not this is merely in the n o t -Bo-distant Port Washington, New York 110 50 even a celebrity could dissuade an future) would elect a single president, audience from thinking that this was the Family values have become an integral (516)883-2090 epitome of wretched theatre. part of t h e presidential run and have Afler a disaster such as this, which been for years. Likewise, the perspec- took place in 1988. y o u would think tive of Jeff Bridges' wife was a needed Experienced -Real Estate Attorney - a that the musical collaborators would element. Where would the First Lady practice of Residential, Commercial realize that movie plots are not fit for the be in this case, the smearing of a female and Landlord/Tenant law. stage. A movie is two-dimensional, not Senator during a Vice-presidential necessarily in character but definitely confirmation? This question is never in the sense that it i s on the flat screen. answered, and neither is that of Jeff Unique-Business Benefit Planning Since we are not in the presence of real Bridges' marital status, which 1 think people, characters in a film or television is something that took away from experience with Corporate show can be more easily forgiven for their the film. Non-qualified Benefits and Small lack of humanity. A musical, however, i s Business needs. very different. Since the characters must J : Yeah,..but you know, that fact spontaneously burst into song, they have had never occurred lo me until you to be as realistic as possible so when mentioned it afterward, which leads they do b e g i n singing it seems like the me to believe that it's possible that they Integrated-Elder. Personal. Financial most natural thing to do. Because the just didn't feel it was needed (which, .md Estate Planning - an advocate of audience and characters are in the same in my case, was true). But either that a n integrated approach to W i l l . Triisi. building there is a certain expectation or they purposely didn't want to deal of brilliance from the script and music, with it. which is just irresponsibility Insurance.Tax, Long Term Care. Health especially at sixty bucks a seat. It seems to me, since that would make Proxy and Estate planning. But theatre did not realize the flaw for some great story and character \_jn of the movie turned musical. In the moments and better help to define nineties, it began to produce on stage the controversy, which was at the every film it could get its hands on. center of the film. But then again 77ie Goodbye Girt, the hilarious comedy F m not o n e t o be pointing fingers, starring Richard Dreyfus and written by Neil Simon, became a musical early in the decade, with a script once again RATING: by Simon, and music by A Chorus Line's (out of five stars) Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by City of Weekend and Evening Appointments Avaikihic Angles' David Zippel. Even though the Andrew: piece brought in Martin Short to play Josh: the Dreyfus role, as well as Bemadette 20 THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000 VIKING MSPORTS Field hockey t e a m continues its incredible season Team improves record to 8-2-1 with victory over Great Neck South Levin once again showed off her skill by Min Suh in the right wing and scored two goals for Port. Both Faure and sophomore Valerie Herz scored a goal against Seaford to Coach Bob Busby's quick and decisive stretch the lead to 4-0. The game ended actions have ted the varsity field hockey with this score. team to a record of eight wins, two losses, In its next game, Port faced off against and one tie. powerhouse Garden City. The game The array of wins started with the started out poorly as both teams were game against East Meadow. It was struggling for possession, moving up and expected to be an easy win and Port was down the field. Garden City and Port not disappointed. both had very good offense, but Port's The game started off with a dominat- defense was unable to keep up with the ing feel. In the (irst half, Port and East Garden City offense. The opposition Meadow moved up and down the field scored two goals to end the half. frequently East Meadow can drive hard, Port had a revitalized moral and but the Port defense was good enough managed to score on a goal by Herz off a to get the ball out of home territory and pass from Levin. Garden City answered move it up the field. With excellent withtwogoals. Herz then scored another coordination and communication, senior goal to cut the lead. Levin then scored Nathalie Faure drew first blood and her first goal of the game for Port. It scored two goals in the first half. A was the last goal for Port, as Garden penalty was called on Port in the box. City scored again to make the final but the penally shot never made it inside score 3-6. the goal. The first half ended with a Port faced off against Great Neck score of 2-0. South on October 17 and won. Faure The second half was not much differ- opened up the game with a goal in the ent than the first haif The ball volleyed first minute. The team went on to score back and forth, but Port's speed and skill three more goals in the first half, and dominated the field. lead 4-0 at halftime. Sophomore Anne Senior Karen Cull i n a n e scored on a Sophomore Valerie Herz eludes a Garden City defender. Garden City, Sautkulis had one goal, Faure had two goals, and senior Jackie Wright had comer making the score 3-0. The game the defending state champion, defeated Port 6-3. was nearly over. The dribbling and one goal. speed paid off for sophomore Lindsay earned another win. Knowing the ability keeping and Port took advantage of the The field hockey team will be entering Levin as she fancied the defense with a of the other team from its previous 5-0 opposition quickly. the playoffs soon and is a strong contender fourth and final goal for Port, making blowout, the Lady Vikings were confident Although Seaford had improved its for the county champlionship. However, the final score 4-0. that they could do it again if they stayed defense from the previous meeting. Port to win the t i t l e . Port w i l l probably have to Port then traveled to Seaford and on their toes. Seaford had weak goal had also improved its offense. go through powerhouse Garden City. Varsity tennis falls in conference semifinals Port eliminated from post-season with a 3-4 loss to South Side by Timothy K o o doubles t e a m, comprised of senior Blythe Tied with North Ford and freshman Sonoma Contractor, Shore with a record The Lady Vikings varsity tennis team's lost to South Side 2-6, 2-6. of 8-3. the team knew bid for the Conference II championships Despite an intense tiebreaker in the that the outcome of was cut short last October 19 in its first set, third singles freshman Melissa the match would semi-finals match against South Side Livingston was defeated 6-7, 3-6, The determine who would High School. Despite a strong start. first doubles team, consisting of seniors be advancing to the Port lost the game 3-4 to put an end to Jen Scallon and Roxanne Tingir. were semi-finals. Coach its post-season. also defeated despite a hardfought Makover could not Port started off strong against South- tiebreaker in the first set, 6-7, 1-6. give a prediction of side. First singles freshman Megan A 6-7, 2-6 loss by fourth doubles, the outcome, saying, Zebroski quickly defeated her opponent senior Samantha Cooperman and junior "Our teams are very in two straight sets, 6-1, 6-0. Jade CoUett. resulted in the fourth win even. It could go M. Zebroski has had a very successful to South Side and ended the post-season either way." season on the team, going undefeated for Port. However, the Lady without giving up a single set the entire Despite its loss. Coach Makover Vikings proved they season. Coach Stan Makover noted her expressed no qualms about the game's were playoff material as "being in a class by herself.' outcome. He stated, '^e were defeated as they went on to Afler a hard-fought match, second by a much stronger team." When asked win the game, 4-3. First Singles , freshman Megan Zebroski hits singles junior Katie Zebroski defeated to comment on the team's season, he M. Zebroski and K. an overhead smash against her opponent In her opponent 6-2,7-5. Although she was replied. "We've had a very successful Zebroski defeated the semifinal 5 against South Side. She went down 0-5 in the second set, K. Zebroski season. We're 9-3 and second in our their opponents 6-0, on to win 6-1, 6-0, came back to defeat her opponent in a Division." 6-0, and 6-1, 6-3, thrilling victory to put Port ahead 2-0. Before this game Port had been very respectively. sets, 4-6,6-1,6-2. Cooperman and Collett Things were looking good for Port but hopeful. Port's game against North Third doubles freshman Jane Forman won their fourth doubles match, 6-2, a quick succession of losses ended the Shore on October 17 had quite a different and eighth grader Danielle Bourguet 5-7, 7-5. to clinch Port's 4-3 win over match for the Lady Vikings. The second outcome than the semilinala did. dispatched their challengers in three North Shore. •r a r//^ SCHREISER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 2000 Board choses tentative school facilities plan replacement of library window wall in Guggenheim, a cost of $59,500; roof b y Caroline Axel rod replacement at Sousa for $261,800; replacement of south window wall on The Board of Education (BOE1 chose two-story wing of Sousa for $243,950; a $43.3 milUon school facilities plan at a replacement of gymnasium floor at Lincoln Douglas Debate Team members (l-r) freshman Jeffrey Strieker, BOE meeting on October 10. The plan Schreiber with cost of $136,850; an senior Mark Hiller, freshman Brett Abrams, and sophomore Merve Emre is for five kindergarden to fifth grade upgrade of Schreiber unit ventilators at attended a the New York City Invitational at Bronx Science High School schools to accommodate 2400 students, $345,100; replacement of bus entrance on October 13 through 15. Hiller won the competition. one six through eith grade school at doors at Schreiber costing $23,800; and Weber to accommodate 1200 students, lastly, technology wiring at Schreiber and one high school to accommodate at $535,500. Debate team sucessfully 1600, The need for these changes and Schreiber High School will add expansions are a result o f the anticipated eighteen new classrooms, five art rooms, growing population a n d increased enroll- and five science labs and cafeteria space, starts new school year ment. The BOE opted for this plan as well as undergo interior renovations after eliminating the two sixth to to and site improvements. The school will Hiller, Emre, Abrahms and Strieker eigth middle school option (at Sousa and also utilize existing portables. Weber by Saral) Morgan participated in the New York City Weberl, and the option that changed Middle School will add sixteen new Invitational at Bronx Science High school grades into kindergarden to classrooms as well as have classroom and School from October 13 through 15. fourth, fifth to sixth, and seventh to support space renovations. The Lincoln Douglas Debate team Ninety-six debaters from different states eigth. This plan is a difTerent version At Daly Elementary School, renova- participated in two recent tournaments across the country participated in this of the declined $86.7 million bond voted tion highlights include the addition of on October 7 and October 13 through highly competitive and e x t r e m e l y notable on last May. five new classrooms, the utilization of national tournament. 15. The selected plan includes repairs and existing portables for the Pre-K program, Members of the Debate leam,advteed Afler each participant competes in renovations for all elementary schools, the current gym/auditorium will be by social studies teacher Ms. Renee seven rounds, t h e top thirty-two advance the middle, and the high school and are changed into a multipurpose room, the McClean, participated in the intermedi- to the double octa-finals. From here on subject to change. The expense of addition of a new gym, and interior ate and varsity divisions at a regional there is single elimination, and only repairs and expansion of Schreiber renovations and site improvements. At debate located at Kellenberg Memorial sixteen people advance to the octa-finals. High School of 1600 students will cost Guggenheim, three classrofims will be High School on October 7. Seniors The debaters continue to be eliminated $19,628,440. almost half the total tost. added and no interior renovations will Justin Berkowitz, Jesse DeSalvo, Mark until only two remain in t h e finals. These The Administration Building will expand occur At Manorhaven, the existing gym Hiller, and Roxanne Tingir. junior final five rounds are called break rounds. to include approximately lO.OOO square will expand, existing portables will be Josh Brandstadter. sophomores Julia Hiller placed first overall. feet of Salem displacement, a cost of utilized and other interior renovations Bernstein,Merve Emre, Joe Jailer-Coley, Due to his win. H i l l e r can now apply $1,600,000. The total cost of Weber and site improvements will take place. Melody Malekan. Ohreiani O'Brien, and to participate in the Tournament of Middle School of 1200 students is At Salem Elementary School, four special Andrew Pariser; and freshmen Brett Champions, which is one of the most $8,792,136,50, education and reading classrooms will be Abrahma, Ritesh Chaterjee. Robert preHti^ious debate competitions in the The total elementary school cost added, the gym, kitchen, and cafeteria Orogan. Jeff Strieker, and Henry Tarlow country. He ia now recognized among the is $10,568,390, with $2.716,4.58.22 will be refurbished and other interior participated in this debate. best debaters in the country, appropriated for the Daly School of four renovations and site improvements will The resolution debated was whether Hiller stated.'Nobody really expected hundred students. $996,568.90 a p p r o p r i - take place. No additions o r refurbishment or not colleges have the obligation to that some kid from Long Island could ated for the Guggenheim School of five will take place at Sousa. ban hate speech. The participants were do well at the tournament, much less bunded sixty students. $1,638,227.78 The plan stated above is an option required to present the affirmative and win it. Hopefully now well gain some allotted for the Manorhaven School of four proposed by architect Ralph Ottaiano. negative sides of this issue. After four respect from the rest of the country. hundred forty students. $5,216,710 10 However, Mr. Ottaiano resigned on rounds of debate, participants were In any event, there's a whole year lefl, for the renovation of the Salem School October 13 and the BOE discussed how sorted by record and points a c c u m u l a t e d . and we're not going anywhere." He of four hundred students, and no cost to handle the situation in a meeting Berkowitz, DeSalvo, and Tingir served compared his victory to 'a minor league for the Sousa School of six hundred on October 17 A BOE committee is as judges at the debate. Hiller placed team winning the World Series." students. currently in the process of selecting a first in the varsity division. A number of high cost projects that new architect and will hopefully have had originally b e e n deferred are included finalists in the next few weeks. As a in the estimated cost. These include result of this situation, the second bond Juniors win N O W award gym and cafeteria roof replacement in vote will take place later than early Guggenheim, a cost of $208,250; window January as originally planned. This tions. Ly and Vabulas were nominated replacement in S a l e m , a cost of $386,750; plan, however, is not the final plan, by Adam Carron by their science research teacher. Ms. Phyllis Serfaty. for their astounding Juniors Erin Ly and Myung-Hee Vabu- achievement in science research. las received the Long Island National Ly is involved in several different look banning publicized on Organization for Women (NOWl Award ex t ra c u r r i c u 1 a r as part of the "Young Woman of Achieve- activities in ment" contest. addition to her !hannel 4 News NOW is an organization devoted to contributions to expanding the rights of women through science research. Aahley Beecher were also interviewed. education and litigation. Haifa million These activities b y Merve Emr« Mr. Sussman stated that it was a members and hundreds of chapters include Sports safety issue that prompted the BOE to constitute the organization. Night, Student ban the book. However, t h i a issue quickly Ly and Vabu- Council, and Chaimel 4 News recently featured resulted in a letter from the New York las. along with juntorclass c l u b . a segment concerning the recent vote Civil Liberties Union. Ms. Bernstein Principal Dr Sid She has received to table the banning of the book In the responded by e x p l a i n i n g t h a t the reaction [•— £>'M Barish attended several awards Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez was exaggerated and that the same a banquet at Hof- in science yung-Hee-Vabulas from the school curriculum. The Board information could be easily located on stra University on research for her of Education i BOE) made this decision the Internet. MB. Cariello said that October 22. accomplish- on September 19 due to its disapproval teachers should be allowed to decide I n order to ments. When asked about h e r f u l f i l l m e n t of a diagram on how to build a timing on the curriculum without interference enter the contest. she said, "I was surprised and honored device for a bomb. from the Board of Education. Erin Ly it was mandatory to receive this award and would like to The news brief consisted of opinions Ashby and Beecher both stated their for students to he thank Mrs. Serfaty for the nomination." from BOE president Mr. Richard SUBS- opinions that students are not going recommended by a teacher and he Vabulas is also involved in a variety man, NYCLU prasident Ma. Bariwra to resort to acts of violence because approved by their school principal. The of extracurricular activities. She is BemBtein, and Port Washington Teach- of exposure to the diagram and there teacher who recommended the student the Editor-in-Chief of the Port Light, er's Union president Ms. Mary Anne was no real reason for the hook to be was required t o give a brief explanation of as well as a member of the Latin club, CaHello. Juniors Caroline Ashby and banned. the s t u d e n t s ' achievements and contribu- the junior class club, and the book club. Nader sells out the Garden A Fans reach for the confetti falling from above as Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader was introduced by Michael Moore, film-maker and comedian. Moore, the chief celebrity supporter of the candidate, stood on-stage, clapping in support ot his presidential choice. before a Senate Committee and admit person, sold-out super-rally by a much Republican and Democratic bash- by Andrew Montalent i wrongdoing, and slew of celeb- ing, songsinging, and comedic stand-up a series of safety rities including by the celebrity supporters. Ralph Nader is not j u s t the presiden- laws were passed Michael Moore, The last hour was a fiery speech from tial candidate for the Green Party. He is which forced the Susan Saran- Nader, discussing the issues that our a visionary, a fighter, and a leader. First auto industry to don. Tim Rob- two presidential frontrunners failed to time voters and aged citizens tired of the makedrasticdesign bins. Bill even mention in their debates. These bipartisan policies rallied in Madison changes for safe Murray, Pearl issues included corporate influence and Square Garden for the largest Ralph motor vehicles. Jam's Eddie the harm caused by WTO and NAFTA. Nader super-rally in the country. Since that case Vedder, Ani As most people are aware, not only was Known for his illustrious career as an in 1965, Nader has DiFranco, Patti Ralph Nader not allowed to participate anti-corporation lawyer, Nader targeted been a freedom Smith, and the in the political debates, but when he General Motors and the American auto fighter for democ- Master of Cer- bought a ticket he was not permitted to industry in his best-selling book Unsafe racy and American emonies, Phil sit in the audience. at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers consumers; and Donahue. Attending one of these super-rallies is of the American Automobile. When CM now, he has become The rally one of the only ways for a potential voter attempted to discredit him. he sued them the Green Party candidate for President began with a multimedia presentation of to truly hear Nader speak his mind. for invasion of privacy. This landmark of the United States of America. the candidate's achievements, followed case forced the president of GM to go Nader was supported at the 15,000 by two hours of entertainment including bee companion article m Features.. This is a panoramic view of the sold-out Madison Square Garden during the Ralph Nader super-rally In NYC.